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George Lucas once said... A movie is never 'done'. You set a release date, and that is when you hand it in. If you don't have that 'end date', you would continue to tweak and edit and re-shoot. And we all know what happened to Chinese Democracy by Guns 'n Roses... A 15 year wait for a mediocre album by a band no one cared about anymore. At some point, you just have to shut up and play.

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It can't be done. And even if it could be done, the units aren't the same, which means they would never sound the same.

I don't play music on computers. So, this may or may not even be what you are looking for But I am here, so I thought I would give it a shot since no one else has.... You can go into your computer's system properties/control panel and switch the sound card manually.

The correct answer is both yes and no. With the simplistic answer being yes. But first and foremost, the truth is, Silverhead is correct that you can use the file converter. But you don't need the file converter. So, now, let's get into this yes and no business. You are correct that they both use their own computer program. You are also correct that they use the 'same guts'. In fact, you can also add the non-X units into the mix. All four are the same (when updated to the latest firmware). However, each unit also uses its own file extension. That's where it gets interesting. If you open PRO X EDIT and search for files (via the menu/toolbar at the top), it will only find PRO X files. And this is because of those extensions. Each unit/edit looks for only its extensions. But, as a long time user, I rarely do it that way. I put my files into EDIT via the drag~n~drop method. It works much quicker, and is so much more flexible. Also, and this is the relevant part, doing it this way also allows us to use files that are not for the PRO X. Once in PRO X EDIT, if you choose to do so, you can save them, and it will save as the PRO X extension. You can also drag them out of EDIT into a folder and it will be the new extension. And the most painstaking way would be to go on your computer and rename all of the extensions without involving EDIT at all. (hint, great way to kill time on a long road trip while using a tablet, which doesn't use EDIT or the converter) Now, here's the kicker. Because the units are ever so slightly different, you do have to verify each file works as intended. Not just the previously mentioned DSP. There are some I/O differences. And, the most obvious would be the footswitches and exp pedal.

I am no fan of Apple. But I don't fault them for slowing down the old phones. Where they messed up was they should have told people, and maybe given them the option (especially since many people replaced their battery) instead of secretly forcing it on everyone. Batteries only charge x-amount of times before they show wear. A battery that can't run your phone makes the phone look bad to the uninformed. Slowing down an old phone with an old battery actually prevents numerous issues from happening.

For my Pod HD, I had a case/board designed with jacks built in. I wasn't plugging into my device each night, I was plugging into the case - the case was already plugged into the device. That way if a jack went bad, it was much easier to fix.

We all know that these things are programmed to instantly sound bad the minute the new thing comes out.

Another option would be to name your preset by song name. You may use the same settings for multiple songs, but you would save it multiple times under different names. That way you are using up 1000 slots, but aren't having 1000 different settings.

You are correct in your thinking - Plugging your gear into the fx return will bypass everything but the master volume, allowing you to use just the power section.

I don't have a Pod Go, so I can't answer the specific device questions. But in general.... The first question you need to ask yourself - is this how you are always going to hook up your gear? The reason for that is 'consistency'. If you are only going to be using this setup, there is no reason to put so much thought into it. Plug it in, and twist the knobs until you get your desired tone. But if you are going to be changing from one amp to another amp and maybe going direct when live and in the studio... that is a different story.

I can't speak for the Helix (because i don't have one). But, yes, I have a device that travels with me so I can make adjustments on the road. My specific L6 product needed a "full version of Windows". It would not work on some of those portable versions of Windows (I believe it was called Windows CE) that are found on cheap computers. Certainly no netbook type of device would work either. So, really, know what you are getting before you get it. It may not work.

I don't have the Helix, so I don't know what it is capable of. But the HD500 could save the preferred tuning per patch. Instead of marking up your guitar, could you change your preset when a song needs a different tuning? Using the same preset as far as fx go, but have one copy for tuning down and one for turning to a chord.

Most people will never know the joy of tape the way musicians do.

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Listening to the dirty channel of a guitar amp is much like watching the dirty channel on your tv. You always turn down the tv because it seems so loud. When in reality, it is the same volume as the everything else. It's an actual thing. It isn't just distortion but is the most obvious example. If you used a wah, or an EQ connected to an EXP.... the volume isn't changing, but toe-down could seem louder.

everything said above, but also: Is there an actual volume difference, or is it just in your head.

It is not what I would do, but there's no wrong way to eat a Reese's. But, you did ask, so here is my thoughts: You have tone going to FOH. You have stage monitors so that you can hear that same tone on stage. I don't know what would be the point of having a completely different tone coming out of your amp on stage - plus, an amp on stage is more than likely going to mess with FOH.

New machines - always. New Helix... nah. It isn't old enough. And most of the time it has been out has been during a global lockdown. Not only have sales slowed because... well, musicians haven't been playing. But also, the 'invention team' was out of work. The suppliers were out of work. There's still supply issues... nothing new is coming out anywhere. He is also the man who would know not to say even if he did know.

I am kinda the same way. Where I know my sound is good. Which is why, I don't need the best quality or most tonally flat system. I just need to be able to hear myself. But even if a sound company allowed you to use one of their monitors with your own amp, we wouldn't be able to say "8ohms". Because the next night, you might run into one that is 16.

From what I gather from talking to people online... this is not the norm. 'Professional' stuff like that simply isn't available to commoners. I mean, it is for me. It is for anyone that cares. But you run into people from all walks of life online, not just your own circle of friends.

I am in the habit of turning my computer(s) off before I disconnect a USB device. I mean, I know people who can plug in and out all the time. But for me, I lose data (sometimes entire partitions) when I unplug. I assume it is a setting somewhere. And I am well aware that some devices are not made to be disconnected. But others should be fine to do so. No one can explain it to me. It happened on 98SE (I don't remember using USB on regular 98), ME, XP, and 7. It is just a habit I picked up after so many learning experiences. I don't even try it anymore.

It is listed as a 'current' product. But that doesn't mean there will be updates. I just means that there won't not be updates.

You do understand that we can't actually answer generic questions like this. Right?