pianoguyy

I happen to like Windows ME, and would still be using it if anything was still supported by it. In fact, I am soon going to need to get a new "main" pc again, because Windows 7 is not functional with most of what I need to use.

The people who paid for the model packs, especially those who just did it in March, would firmly disagree with this. I can see, in maybe 5 years, it may be ok to do it. But not 2 weeks after they stopped selling them. In fact, when the unit was nearing its end of production, they started including the model packs as an incentive to buy. Many people we not happy about that.

While I can't help with the model packs... The solution to using the device on bass is simple: Plug in a bass and use it. The 500 has a setlist for bass. Most people won't use default presets, but it gives some decent examples of where to begin. In fact, long before the model packs existed, Ed Saxman created a popular bass setlist: https://line6.com/support/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=1677 Here is my own post about bass from 2014 when I was new to the unit like you are today in 2026 https://line6.com/support/topic/8395-any-bass-tips-hd500/

The patches are compatible, but the L6 website is not. You need to switch the device that you are searching for. You find this on the Customtone homepage. I'll save you the trouble... https://line6.com/customtone/search/?submitted=1&family=podhd500&sort=posted&sort_dir=desc&search_term=hank+marvin https://line6.com/customtone/search/?submitted=1&family=podhd500x&sort=rating&sort_dir=desc&search_term=hank+marvin Those are the 500 and 500x. There are none of the Pro and Pro X *and just to head this off before it occurs - EDIT is also not compatible if you do a file search. You will need to do the drag-n-drop method instead.

To further what he said... EDIT's file finder only recognizes one specific file extension. But other extensions can be put into EDIT using the 'drag and drop' method. The four units (500/x, Pro/X) are all compatible using this method, even though each specific EDIT program only sees one specific extension. And if you save them, they will be saved in the 'new' file extension. Other files can be run though the converter found on the home page, but those 4 are interchangeable with no issue.

Username:Silverhead has a blank patch that separates guitar and mic that he uses as a template to make patches. *I am pretty sure it was Silverhead

Since you are a new user, I will add this. You will become overwhelmed if you let yourself become overwhelmed. Imagine walking into a store. There are hundreds of options to choose from. But which one will you chose. The POD is the store, it has hundreds of options. Choose one. And switching from physical to virtual.... If you never used something in the physical world, don't use it in the virtual world. Design your virtual rig to replace your physical rig. Guitar wah distortion amp No need to add noise gate and eq and flanger and so on and so forth It should be like using Microsoft Word instead of paper in a typewriter. It is virtual typewriter. No need to go changing fonts and adding HTML links. Just type words.

There's over 100 effects available to choose from. And you can only use 8 per patch. Yes. You will need to assign something somewhere. Yes, once a patch is programmed, you can use it as a straight pedalboard if you want to.

You could reinstall one of your backups. But this assumes you have made backups of your files.

I don't have the 400, so I can't answer that question with authority. Even more so, considering I thought the 400 pedal was a dedicated wah/volume pedal. I didn't know it was an expression pedal capable of other functions. However... On other units, such as the ones I own, you need to adjust the "mix" volume. You want to listen to a 100% wet signal. Anything less will allow the dry signal through. Again, I don't know if this applies to the 400, but.... You also need to know placement in the signal chain. If you have your pitch on the left, it won't change what you hear on the right.

I haven't had the problem, but have seen others have it. In fairness, my "section" doesn't have a lot of activity. I wasn't necessarily even trying to open anything. But, it was quite ironic when I opened this topic and was asked to "click on the bicycle" before I could read it.

There is nothing to open. You aren't opening anything. You are simply downloading them so that you can transfer them to your device.

Those are some big tech words. But, L6 does offer a "download" section. Perhaps that may help.

Yes. https://line6.com/support/announcement/113-introducing-line-6-central/ Although.... Monkey may have been replaced. But I think you should still be able to connect to it, just not connect to L6. Does EDIT work?

I have a 1953 Guild 12-string A 1975 Delta 88 Royale Before switching to HD500 (2014), I used the same rig for nearly 30 years. I don't think buying/using old anything is a bad idea. As long as it works and serves a purpose. So, the question isn't for us to answer. It is for you: Does the 500 do what you need? Does the Helix do what you need? Do you want to use an amp or monitors? Of course, the monkey wrench in the situation.... The Pod and Helix aren't analog pieces of gear. How much computer music someone makes will make a difference, because the POD isn't doing well with new computers.