joel_brown

They have Windows simulators on tablets and smartphones ? A Windows virtual machine takes a lot of memory.

How were you going to get to the website ?????????????????????????????????????

I'm curious. We're you going to download patch settings on your phone or something ? Then type in the settings to your PODHD ?

I'm close to dumping my Marshalls for FRFR. Still needs a little more tweaking but it's getting there. The tube amps sound better but the difference isn't much.

Nutshell answer - it's a file that can be loaded into a computer or modeling device that emulates how a speaker cabinet responds to sound. It's my understanding that the PODHD uses them but you definitely can't load in your own. There are lots of Impulse Response files available for free or purchase that can have a fairly large effect on your tone.

Hehe, a lot of posts here go off on tangents. btw - I don't how to paste text into a reply either.

He was trying to piece together enough items to model the sound he wanted instead of lugging around a big heavy amp/cab. Is the ADA MP-1 a modeler in of itself ? No. But at the time it was doing the same thing for him as the digital pre-amps in the PODHD. So yes, semantics...

Semantics, sort of.

Just use the PODHD Presets...lol

DunedinDragon's suggestion is the one to try. But something that helps me occasionally is a compressor right after the amp/cab. Don't add too much compression as it can be very sensitive in this location. It makes your quiet notes louder. At least that's the effect. I usually use the Tube Compressor but any of them will work.

And it weighs less... I'm getting tired of lugging around Marshall JCM900 heads and 4x12 cabs. What was that beer commercial "Tastes great, less filling". That's what FRFR is.

I'm close. Clean, Edge, Blues'y Rock tones I'm happy with, but the high gain (which I use the most) just isn't quite there yet. When I first got the PODHD I struggled for months. After reading a lot of great info from everyone on here and some stuff I learned on my own too, it's a ton easier.

The PODHD can run perfectly well into a guitar amp and cab or FRFR. I'm glad Line6 gave us the choice. Each method has it's merits. I still plug my PODHD into a tube guitar amp and cab because right now that sounds better. But as soon as I get my FRFR system sounding the same the tube amp is history. I'm tired of lugging around all that bulk and weight.

The chip didn't report back the frequency but it wouldn't take but a tiny bit of memory to hard code a frequency array into the code then refer to it. I'll live with it cause it's still the best modeler out there for under $1000.

I still can't believe someone at Line6 thought it was a good idea to build EQs using percentage. Then another person signed off on it thinking it was a good idea too. When I tell my friends that don't own Line6 gear about it, they start laughing and think I'm kidding.

Musician: Definition - A person who brings $5000 of equipment in a $500 car to a $50 gig.

Yep what he said. Also you may want to adjust your amp's tone controls too. I would start with them in the middle position.

Be careful with the Logidy hooked to the PODHD, it can easily overdrive it which makes it sound bad. I had one, sent it back, then found out what I was doing wrong. Doh... Arislaf, one thing I want to say. When I first bought the PODHD I almost gave up and sent it back. After a lot of hours and some great info from people here, I got it dialed in and sure am glad I kept it. You may find that out with the Helix. It'd be a shame to sell it at a loss then find out later you should have kept it.

Diminishing returns. The PODHD is a very good modeler. You're not going to see huge improvements. However I did think the Helix was better but that doesn't mean the PODHD wasn't good or a better bang for the buck.

The M9 will be easier as it's like having a bunch of stomp boxes. The PODHD is great but has a bigger learning curve. The PODHD, if used for just FX, into the FX loop of your amp will be nice for delays and reverb but distortions, overdrives, compressors, etc, are typically placed before the Amp's pre-amp. This is why people use the 4cm method. That allows you to configure certain FXs before the pre-amp and other FXs into the amp's FX Loop which is after the pre-amp. Not that this is the only way to use the PODHD. I personally use the PODHD's Pre-Models into the FX return of my JCM900. I use the PODHD Desktop and an FBV pedal board. This way I only have 1 wire from my controller back to the amp. As AlexKenivel said, you may stumble onto an amp model in the PODHD which you may like.

You may want to look at Line6's M9 FX.

Because the PODHD is built to be used in a lot of different ways, such as Direct to a P.A., FRFR Speakers, 4cm Method into a Guitar Amp, Direct Into a Guitar Power Amp, or into the Pre-Amp of a guitar amp. Then you have combo open back amps and stacks that are enclosed. Not to mention every sound system isn't exactly alike to begin with. Anyway, you can do it. But it'll take more than clicking a few buttons. My suggestion is to start with Studio Direct into the Pre-Amp. Then place a Mid Focus EQ in the FX chain. Dial in what you want as far as Amp model and FX then adjust with the Mid Focus EQ until it sounds good. It may take a while but it's there.

Sounds like you should have bought the Line6 M9. It just does effects, not modeling. The HD500 is a modeler that has effects.

I'll be surprised if anything comes out for the PODHD line.

The biggest things that helped me with building a tone. 1) Set Input 1 to guitar and Input 2 to something different, like Variax or Mic. 2) Input Impedance - try different settings. A lower number gives a darker tone. 3) Resonance and Thump - sometimes turning them all the way down helps a lot. 4) Low Cut - can really help get rid of boominess or unwanted bass. Other than that, everything was just as I expected with real amps and pedals.