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The FS2 switch on my new 500X stopped working after 20 minutes. It started to have problems after 15. I will be retuning it for a refund.

Might as well close this topic. After a total of 20 minutes, my new HD500X FS2 switch failed to function. Not paying $500 for crappy equipment. Yes, I'm pissed ...

It is not an issue with the guitar(s) volume pot. Works fine. The problem is the input/output signal is contolled via knobs on the processor (an old Digitech RP1). The guitar pot will make some difference but only a limited amount. Once it reaches the board input level then the volume tops out. Turn up the board too much and then the guitar volume will make a large and sudden jump when going from 0 on up. The dynamic range of the guitar pot is limited by the board settings. I've had some sucess by altering or turning off any noise gate settings on patches. I need to know if the guitar's volume will produce the normal results when running through the HD500X.

amsdenj -Do you retain the full dynamic range of your guitar's volume? I would prefer to use that as well. The reason for my original question is that my old processor has onboard input and output controls. My guitar volume had little affect and if it did, it was usually a huge jump from one level to another- not smooth. I needed to run an outboard volume pedal to avoid bending over to adjust from the board, which was also impossible in mid song.

If I use the pedal as a volume control, replacing the knob on the guitar, will it stay where I leave it (let's say, halfway down) or does it return to some predefinded position? Is it spring loaded or something? Thanks.