Solarplexus311

Will I be able to do guitar/vocals combo with FX on vocals just like the HD500X? VOCODER: Will it actually be available/useable on this thing compared to the HD500X? NEVER been able to make it work for live use and it is pretty frustrating when there's this ONE effect you want to use sparringly out of all the stuff in the HD500X and just can't.

I updated Edit, the firmware and installed the vintage pack. No "Acoustic" for me either. I see it in Edit, but it goes directly to the next one instead, and I can't see it at all on the HD500X display.

Thanks for the help so far! Edstar1960: That's what I'm worried about, not being able to use the mic when in Vocoder mode. I believe I could switch to another patch that would be input 1 guitar and input 2 guitar/variax, but it would be difficult to switch back and forth since I use the stompboxes setting. I think if it is the only way it works, I would have to practice to switch it mid-song. Although I did try different settings to try to make it work and never got it to work. I'll try again this weekend, I guess. smrybacki: I could use the Iron Lung, however, it is not ideal for me.

Hi, long time lurker, first time poster. I have been using the HD500X since December 2014 and I must say, coming from a 12-13 pedals pedalboard with TB loop, the HD500X is a blessing. So much easier to use live and so much fun to create new sounds! HOWEVER, there is one big problem with it, the VOCODER! I mainly used the EHX Iron Lung before switching to the HD500X. I read alot before buying the HD500X because I wanted to make sure it had all the effects I used in my pedalboard. Right now, I have tried many setups to try to make the vocoder work, including the russian youtube video. Nothing works. Any of you would have any tips to try to get it to sound decent? Here is my setup: Guitar - HD500X: (AC30 TB, no cab) - Vox AC15 Vocals - HD500X - PA No FX loop, just direct with Studio/Direct output. Everything sounds great, I made it to work with my amp and I am very satisfied with all the drives and delays, reverbs, etc. My vocals go through the HD500X for effects on the voice. I suspected that it was because I was using the mic input at the same time, but even with the input 2 different, I still can't make it work, so it's not that. Please help! I only need to use it sparingly and would love to be able not to hook up the Iron Lung in the FX loop. My suggestion to Line 6: Fix the Vocoder or make it easier to use. If EHX can make one that sounds great and it simple to use, so can you.