davenose

Thanks much. The thread you referenced, while interesting reading and not directly answering my question, gives me confidence in your measurements of the XLR output at 'line level'.

'As far as I know' ... how do you know? Do you have a source, have made measurements, or are just assuming for the type of product it is? Honest question, not trying to be snarky.

Hi, I've done a bit of searching, but have not found any technical specification on the output levels used for the XLR outs when 'Global Settings > Ins/Outs > XLR Outputs' is set to "Line". Does anyone know? Ie, +4 dBu, -10 dBV? I don't own one yet, though I probably will get one eventually. I currently own a POD HD500, and am generally happy with it. Knowing the answer to the levels question is a consideration for my current rig in maintaining flexibility for an eventual Helix upgrade. Thanks, Dave

And I do have an external expression pedal also ... 8*)

Tboneous, thanks for the comment. By "tone" (yes, I suppose I use the term is a nebulous manner), I mean any significant change in tonal character. That could certainly include turning on/off fx/amp models in pedalboard mode as you suggest. Pedalboard mode didn't seem initially to me to offer as broad a range of "tone" changing flexibility as preset mode. While it's true that within a given preset, a footswitch can be be assigned to change a large number of parameters at once, selecting a different preset allows an entirely different set of fx/amp models to be loaded, with preset mode still providing FS1-FS4 for further tone shaping possibilities. Of course presets can still be changed by foot in pedalboard mode, but not with a single footswitch press, as by pressing FS5-FS8 in preset mode. Let me know if I'm off base here. jws1982 - I have read about the MIDI capabilities. I suppose another goal of mine is to maximize the tonal control within a minimum floor area. I took a look at the ground control pro, and while it looks pretty capable, it has a pretty large floor area. I actually I am using the HD500 MIDI out to send patch changes to a multi-fx rack unit (which itself has a patch up/down footswitch ) routed through the HD500 fx loop. As such, I've already expanded my 'footprint' for greater tonal control, but I don't want to expand much more. From reading a bit in this forum and other internet searches, it doesn't seem to me that owners have much ability to suggest new features for the POD firmware. Is that a correct interpretation?

This is my first forum post, so apologies if I've missed this topic in my forum and general internet searches. I've had a POD HD500 for about a half year now, and generally love it. However, I find myself wanting an option that allows the bank up/down footswitches (in ABCD mode) to immediately activate the preset in the new bank corresponding to the currently selected channel, rather than require a 2-footswitch selecion (up or down bank footswitch followed by channel A-D footswitch). Has this been discussed previously? Would anyone else find this useful? My usage is in an experimental improv trio, where frequent tone changes by each member result in interesting (and sometimes bad) soundscapes. I have my setlists organized with the channels in each bank having general categories (ie, clean, distortion, spacy, weird, etc). It would be very useful to switch banks, and immediately have a new tone within my defined category (ie, channel), without having to move my foot twice, distracting from the vibe of the improv. -Dave