pianoguyy

page 3.7 and 3.9 of the advanced guide

i'll be honest. i am still kind of lost. so let me answer what i have picked up and let others fill in the rest. *even if it is not what you want, it is always good to get the info out there from time to time so that others can see it. first, for clarity, the unit has a (physical) expression pedal that can be assigned to be just about anything. i point this out because many people assume it is a volume or wah, but it is an expression. the mixer is not (physical) pedal assignable. the unit has a (virtual) volume pedal. if you want to use it as a (physical) volume pedal, it needs to be (selected and then) assigned to the expression pedal. and the parameters need set. *setting the parameters is important. as example, i have a patch where the volume decreases with the toe instead of increases. you can assign the expression pedal to control the (virtual) volume knob of the (virtual) amp you can even assign multiple things to the same pedal. *i have a patch where the volume and pitch work at the same time but in opposite directions. i decrease the volume while raising the pitch.

then go for a "flat" system, not a guitar amp.

I am glad you added the question. Because I was reading this thinking "what". There is a Master Volume knob. There is a Global Equalizer. I have never seen on (on these units) a global pedal volume control.

i am still voting for the studio pair but you've mucked up the waters by saying "everyone can hear", because now we don't know if this is a way to hear yourself or if you are playing something like a "house party" where people are hearing you instead of a real gig where they are hearing a pa. **** the truth is, these machines have amp and cab tones built in. the single best thing any user can do is not use something that is going to provide an amp and cab tone.

I have no input on the issue BUT since we are talking about random cut outs - I am wondering why I didn't see this post this weekend when it was posted. it didn't appear (to me) until today, after someone responded to it.

assuming you intend on "running direct", a pair of studio monitors will be the better choice 1. stereo devices, even if not used for true stereo, are better because it makes sure you are hearing what is meant to be heard 2. studio monitors (allegedly) provide a clean tone with no coloring based on amp, cab, or speaker plus, studio monitors are multi-purposed. not limited to 'dude, it's a guitar amp'

Yeah, there's that. But also - Why do we specifically need tube amps? Use the what sounds good. I mean, unless backlined, I have never used a tube amp. I've always used solid state. And I don't think anyone is can tell me my tone is bad.

here's how i do it.... name each preset by the song title (yes, some presets get saved multiple times because multiple songs uses the same settings) then, before the night begins.... you use the EDIT software to arrange your presets based on the night's set list it is easy to find in your patch storage folder on your computer all of your patches are in order and easy to access plus it is easy to know that your pod is on the right preset as the night goes on (especially in the event of some random incident)

assuming you mean 2 at the same time, like 2 guitars in one band using 1 pod.... you'll need 2 signal chains with one coming out of the left. one coming out of the right. if you mean something else, that is still the best option but other options may become available

if you know which jacks to use to make the rockman work, those are the jacks to continue using it is now just a matter of getting it into the Pod correctly guitar into pod pod loop send into the rockman (where you would normally plug your guitar) rockman (where you would normally go into an amp) into the pod loop return pod to guitar amp (or whatever your chosen listening device is) design patch

and i will add.... volume leveling the volume of a "new tone" is typically lower than others. my advice is to design other patches around that lower volume.

So it is just one device - Pod HD Pro X

I'll give you the chance to edit your post if you need to.... so, you just bought a Pro X and you are using it with your Pod HD?

so, based on what you said - I'll be going from POD to the studio's Mac I would set your Pod for Studio/Direct A single instrument at a time (guitar). set input 1 to guitar (or guitar/aux/variax) and input 2 to variax (not guitar/aux/variax) *and that assumes your guitar is not actually a variax those settings, if changed later, will drastically change your tone(s). but, at the same time, they also limit how you can use your Pod. so, it really is a matter of making sure you are choosing what is best for you. And there is always the option of "I am in the studio, i need to change my settings for a one time use" sort of thing. Studio work always allows for that sort of creative alteration. I just recommend, especially to new users, that people find one setting and keep it. It makes everything so much easier.

sure. don't we all. but your initial post was about 'i am new, i am lost, how do i start this train moving'. experimentation would come later.

yeah, them, whatever they are actually called. the things that don't get changed within a patch. also, if you upgraded to the latest firmware, there will be a global equalizer. it is not covered in the manual because L6 didn't write new manuals with each firmware even though there are numerous things included that are not discussed.

now THAT is comedy.

are you shore about taht part? Admittedly, I never used it htat way. But I thought only the 1/4" would sum

so, how do you do that. Well, here are some questions to ask yourself - am I using an amp or going direct to PA. *"using an amp", in this instance, means it would be mic'd and is part of your tone. it does not mean that you'd be running direct and are just tossing an amp in to be able to hear yourself. if I am using an amp, am I running the fx loop *"using the fx loop", in this instance, does not mean including an outboard fx pedal. it means using what is commonly referred to as 4cm, which involves a back-n-forth between the pod and the guitar amp. am I running more than one guitar/instrument at the same time. *key word is "at the same time". am I running stereo *that's more about patch creation than global settings, but is important to know from the start

Let me start by saying - I have no problem with you using the studio's gear to record. That is often the case. BUT, it is also why much music sounds so sterile. Now, as to how you build a patch.... when someone says, "find a factory preset and modify it", they don't mean that to be how a seasoned user would do it. They mean "to get yourself familiar with the device and how to operate it". So, here goes; Step two - realize that you will be overwhelmed with features/options if you don't do step three. Step three - if it wasn't in your previous/physical rig, don't use it in your new/virtual rig. What this means is; if you are a blues musician and you use an AC-30 in real life, use the AC-30 on your Pod. No reason to use a Treadplate. Just rebuild your old rig with the virtual options. Now, with that being said, let's backtrack to do step one. I mean, you did realize that I started on step two, right???? Step one is to figure out how you are going to be using the Pod, and then get the global settings set to match. And the reason for this - changing a global setting later is going to really f' up all of the work you've done up to that point.

here's something I haven't said in quite some time ----- Now that Yamaha owns Line 6, I am never buying a new L6 product.

To answer the question - your standard options are left and right. It doesn't matter if you are using 1/4" or xlr or both, you have left and right. But, there is also the effects loop. Which can allow you a 3rd output, and since the loop can be placed anywhere in the chain, it offers you a multitude of possibilities. There is a reason why the Helix costs 3x the price. The I/O is worth it to those who need it.

Yeah, ya know what.... To me, dry means the unaltered signal. To some, effects like distortion is still dry.

Would you look at that. Two brand new users with no registered products both asking about the same thing within days of each other. I swear, these kinds of things happen way too often for it to be a coincidence.