Tarkenton

But the POD Express manual states that external footswitches can be connected to switch to 'previous preset' and 'next preset'. All I want to know is if the HX Effects's EXT Amp control can function this way in place of dedicated footswitches.

So I'm looking to have an optional downsized pedalboard-only rig. Currently looking to test the waters with something like a POD Express before I go for something more intensive like a Boss IR-200 with the full midi switching via my HX Effects presets. My question is, could I set the POD Express to have presets switch via the Ext Amp jack of my HX Effects in the same way that my actual physical amp changes channels per preset? Like I currently have my HX Effects controlling the channel switching on a Peavey 6505MH via a TRS cable with a footswitch on every given preset and snapshot controlling this, and if the Express can do the exact same (with tweaking) then great, I'll buy one. I'd only be using the Express to switch between a high gain amp and clean amp preset anyway.

This one. I should mention that my supplies both work with my bandmate's HX Effects no issue. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Supply-Replacement-EFFECTS-ADAPTER/dp/B0843KVLH2

Yo, first post on here as I can't see this issue mentioned elsewhere on the forums. I've been having some trouble recently with my HX Effects where seemingly at random, it won't start up. To note, I did have to get a new power supply with the correct spec as the original power supply broke. The HX is also second hand so warranty coverage is sadly not an option, and the one licensed Line 6 repair place in my country has pretty ridiculous repair costs if not covered by warranty. If the unit doesn't start up when I hit the switch, it's basically a case of unplugging the power supply, plugging it back in and flipping the switch and hoping that works. Sometimes it doesn't for like 5-6 tries, and if the power on fails, simply flipping the switch without first unplugging the supply does absolutely nothing no matter how many times I try. As soon as the unit is on, it still works fantastically as usual but this issue makes me worry that I could be at a show and everything could go to pot if it finally decides not to turn on. With regards to the power supply possibly being the issue, I bought another one exactly the same as what I have been using without issue for about a year now, and the new supply does nothing to remedy the problem, so we can discount that as a potential weak spot. I did a complete factory reset and update the unit to 3.6 today, reloaded my presets just in case and went about testing the power again. Was hoping this reset and update would 'blow out the bugs' as another thread mentions, but still faces the same issue (maybe less so but can't really tell as I had to head out of the house so couldn't test extensively). I'm sure there is another point that I wanted to make that I'm missing, but another thread has led me to believe that the switch dying has something to do with it, but I suppose in terms of failing to turn on, any component failing could be a weak link. Any help would be appreciated. As I mentioned, the unit works fantastically when on but I just worry when it doesn't turn on for 5-6 attempts. If anyone could also link me to somewhere I can buy parts to remedy the issue, I'm happy to try replacing myself as the warranty is already not an issue and the unavoidable evaluation cost would be much better put toward a replacement HX Effects or Stomp XL