duncann

I use 64ohm headphones (sony mdr-v6) on a daily basis without any problems. However, they are connected to my computer's internal soundcard. But I also recall trying them directly from the pod without problems. Both ways sound identical to me. I suspect any tonal differences because of impedance would be very minor. It's probably one of these things that people like to obsess over for whatever reason. On the other hand, they must make higher impedance phones for a reason.

I think that's too much information! :lol:

The higher the impedance is, the more high frequencies there are, and vice versa. I often use this a final step in a patch (is a patch ever really finished though?). Think of it as a sorry excuse for a global eq.

jandrio, good way to compress the data so you don't have to.

All this makes sense to me. I used to play live over 20 years ago and never really had to deal with patches, presets, compressors, delay, reverb, etc. I just had a very simple rig - all the guts rackmount (rockman sustainor/stereo chorus/dealy, digitech ips33, peavey addverb, digitech midi pedal, peavey stereo power amplifier, and usually lots of peavey 4x12 cabinets - at least four). So it was always just a few footswitches. I don't play live anymore, but with the gear available today I can see where it could get confusing. I also think that the part of the brain where memorization of songs happens is a different area from where footswitch assignment goes.

Also keep in mind that when touring the presets, a lot of them use the exp pedal for volume and other effects. So for some, it could be that the exp pedal is at or near the minimum position. I sometimes go through the presets when I'm bored and never really noticed any big volume discrepancies.

You could just load the patch with the actual unit not turned on and then save it. The only thing with this is it doesn't have a dsp limit check, but would likely ensure that any inputs/outputs would be valid. This would also allow you to rebuild a patch from scratch from screenshots you can take when the unit is not on.

You really have to apply a lot of pressure to engage the switch. If you're using your hand, it will be beyond difficult at best. Don't be afraid to really step on it.

I think it changes the delay time for the effect, which changes the frequencies being modulated. So depending on where this is set, it should give a different sort of 'flangery' sound. (deep in a tunnel/tube or near an entrance to a tunnel/tube or somewhere in between? is this even a proper description for a flanger?).

I think when you turn the resonance to zero, you are giving up too much to get rid of (or minimize) something that most people probably don't even hear. What you're giving up is the deep low-end richness of the cabinet (as well as a lot of other harmonic and dynamic frequency components). By turning this to zero, you're basically neutering both the thump and decay controls because these two parameters are dependent on the the cabinet resonance. Maybe the unwanted fizz is coming mostly from the cabinet modeling? In which case if you use the pod for recording, you could try an IR plugin and set the pod cabinet to none to see if there is any improvement.

I would agree that the higher resolution modeling algorithms would be the main culprit. A good question would be, would the actual amp being model exhibit the same sound characteristics? For a lower gain tone, try a different amp than the treadplate. The unwanted fizz might be gone or a lot less?

I can hear what you mean in the clip, especially on the first chord. I also tried the patch (every effect disabled) on a jem 7v and hd500x and can hear what I think you mean, just not as pronounced as in the clip. Honestly, I think this is normal, whether it be wanted or not. I've noticed this on both an hd500 and hd500x and for a long time tried to dial it out, always unsuccessfully. I've kind of trained myself to ignore it. You could try the pad switch on the unit. See if that makes any difference. Another thing is try changing input 2 from variax to same (extra signal might react someway with the amp to help 'cover up' the unwanted distortion).

I have another guitar with a Paf Pro (probably very similar to a Paf Joe) in the neck (ibanez american master) and tried it out. It sounds similar to the evolution pickup. Maybe not quite as nasally, a little less mids, slightly more low end. And after just trying it again, I think it sounds a little better on the Paf Pro. If there's not enough gain just turn up the drive on the overdrive effect to around 10-20. The patch also responds well when turning the guitar volume down. Another thing to mess around with is the res level for the cabinet. Can work wonders for adding a bit more aggressiveness.

Took a listen to the first video and thought I had a similar sounding patch somewhere. Found it, tweaked it a little, and added a wah to FS8 (vetta q-filter combo). It might be close to what you're looking for. The guitar I used is a jem7v in the neck position. Was made originally on an hd500, just now tweaked on an hd500x. So it should also work on an hd500; just rename the extension from .5xe to h5e. Sorry, I named the patch tms-cynical (tms for timmons), should have been nuno-cynical. tms-cynical.zip

See, now I think I jinxed a random person named alexisltd! :o Seriously though, that's gotta suck. I remember when I was younger and played in a cover band, one night in a well known bar I started playing the wrong song because the setlist (written on paper) was partly obstructed by a mike stand. Oops.

Good to hear you got it fixed. Too bad you had to pay, especially due to a defect. I take it there's no warranty left on it?

I'd say that's a good creative use of the hd500. The only thing about having different reverbs and/or delays after each amp is running out of DSP in a hurry, especially if you use effects before the amps and after the mixer. So it's great and very useful, but limiting at the same time.

Here's two setlists with the three patches: one for the hd500 and one for the hd500x. KhzDonutBass.zip

Here you go. Alternatively, you could just drag and drop the hd500x patch onto an empty (or used) slot in hd500edit. Or rename the extension from 5xe to h5e. EK-3-5-9.zip

Positive. Just for the drums.

Thanks bjnette! Appreciate that you like it! None of the songs use any effects in the daw except on the master track; multi-band compressor, louderizer, and limiter. There is some effects on the drums; compressors, eqs, stereo enhancer, ir reverb, etc. Everything else is pure hd500x. Here's the patches I used for Ekpyrosis (guitar and bass). The guitar patch would probably work on the hd500 also, but I doubt the bass patch would. Ekpyrosis.zip

I've only ever had a problem with the switches on my hd500x when switching patches. No other times. But now that I think about it, another possible explanation might be a sync issue. I frequently use hdedit and usually switch patches from there, but sometimes, during the same session, I'll use the device to switch patches. Also, remember that this is a very rare occurrence (at least for me). Doesn't bother me very much either because I don't play live. Unfortunately, the way things work, if you have this problem and play live it will most assuredly happen 100%. :lol:

Definitely not exclusive to the hd500x, as I also have an hd500 with the same behavior. I lean towards it being some sort of firmware bug because the only time I have had problems with the switches is when changing patches.

Hi bmcoonan. I occasionally experience what you're describing. I don't use any sort of midi with my hd500x either, so it can't be that. It could be the mechanical switches? or more likely a firmware bug, who knows. At least it doesn't happen too frequently. When it does happen though, it is annoying, and probably more so if you're on stage in front of an audience.

I like how it can give a sort of backwards record type of attack with a slight clicky quality with the time and feedback set to minimum.