djspleen

Who feels like giving an opinion on a tone? This is my main distortion that I use...it's based on the Plexi. Sometimes I think it sounds fine...other times...I'm not so sure. Let me know what you think. And please don't grade me on my solo execution...I know some of the bends sound like an ill duck. Try to ignore that part. Thanks. https://soundcloud.com/easily-amused-2/tone-test-2016-feb16

Just did the update and was greeted by the following error message when starting the Edit software: --------------------------- POD HD500X Edit --------------------------- There was an error transferring one or more patches. If this error keeps occuring, quit POD HD500X Edit, restart the POD HD500X hardware, then run POD HD500X Edit. (Code 8000000a) Operation timed out. --------------------------- OK --------------------------- So that was pretty cool (not really). I have the bundle saved from a few months ago so I'll start there, but it's kind of a bummer.

This is exactly what I'm looking for to give my leads a bit a of volume boost. I'm definitely going to give this a try.

I use the same Gator bag as mentioned above (http://www.guitarcenter.com/Gator-GK-2110-Keyboard---FX-Multi-Effects-Board-Bag-103364659-i1152124.gc) It is a tight fit but it feels quite secure. It's a nice bag too, durable and nothing chinsy about it (assuming people understand what I mean by "chinsy"). I can also fit my 3-ring binder in the main compartment with the Pod, zip it closed, and then get all of my cables and small gear in the outside pocket.

Sounds great to me!

Yep, I see them in Customtone when I search for 'bignath' so it looks like it worked. And thanks for eMailing them directly. I had to turn the FX Loop off in order to get the one to work fine but they all sounded pretty good. The Triple Drive has some potential for me, I'll mess with that one some. Anyway, thanks again, bignath!

Nick, I guess he's pretty busy with the holidays. :) Sure would make a great New Year's gift though, wouldn't it?

I'll second MGblade's request. Would you mind to share you're patches?

The only similar thing that I can think of is when I start editing a preset and I click save without DOUBLE clicking on where exactly I want this preset to be saved. It then over-writes whatever patch happens to be selected. It doesn't sound the same as your issue, I don't know why it's jumping around to your different set lists, but that's as close as I can get to what's happening to you.

Yes, that's true, silverhead. As long as the tweakings were saved along the way that should work fine.

I had a similar issue when I tried a pair of the new Apple earpods (the kind that ship with the iPhone 5). Something just wasn't aligning with the HD jack and things sounded horrible. So I went back to the phones I was using previously. You mentioned that you used two pairs of phones, so this may not be the issue...unless they happen to be a make/model of phone that doesn't work with the Pod either. Good luck.

I scanned the multiple pages of this topic and didn't see this mentioned...so hopefully it hasn't already been discussed/slammed/shot down multiple times already. My suggestion: How about an "undo" button somewhere in the edit software? For all those times when we (I) say, "Hey, I wonder if THIS will sound better.....EWW!!...I'd better go back to what I just had...oh dang...where was that button set at?" And a question Why is a power button such a big issue to the OP? You want it off, unplug it. You want it on, plug it in. No big whoop. *shrugs*

I use a minimalist approach (so far). For gigging I generally use one bank set up like this: A-Recto B-Marshall C-AC30 D-Acoustic Each patch has various effects (chorus/distortions/delay, etc.) controlled by FS1-FS4. I don't have time (nor the patience, at this point) to fiddle around trying to get an exact replica tone for each of the 50 or so songs that we play. I can make all of our cover songs fit into one of these patches. Regarding the "delay" when hitting a footswitch, I've noticed it, but deal with it by stomping at an opportune moment (during a rest or at the end of a measure, etc.). With the rest of the band playing on I'm relying on the fact that most (all?) of the audience won't hear my 15ms of silence.

For 'Plush' I use a Treadplate model and kick on some chorus. I don't know how that compares to the rest of the STP catalog of songs, but it works for this particular track.

Perhaps get some type of clear tape, contact paper or sticky laminating something-or-other to place over these graphics so they don't rub off anymore. Granted, it's not a great solution, but it's worth a shot.

I had another gig over the weekend and I was pleased with how the Pod sounded...finally! I guess all of the searching for tones and tweaking has been paying off. I also played at church for the first time since purchasing the Pod and with some tweakage of an existing pre-set I had an acceptable sound to use during the service. So...I guess I'm finally getting into some type of groove with this new equipment.

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Hey, here's another one: http://www.hellomusic.com/Items/m1-active-mk2-pair

Has anyone used these for HD500 FRFR monitors? Thoughts? https://www.hellomusic.com/Items/m1-active-520-pair

I was answering strictly from the pre-loaded patch standpoint. A customized tone designed on a 500X in theory would work on a 500, but there is the 500 DSP limitation you mentioned....right.

I believe they are the same presets, and the 500 patches do indeed work with the 500X. When opening with the Edit software, just change it to view all files (*.*) OR change the file extension (which I've not yet done).

Thanks Cantwell. I'll keep pluggin' along! I've only had it about 10 days so I really do have a long way to go with it.

Hey Mark. For the gig I had the Pod set to Studio/Direct. I didn't think about that perhaps changing how it sounds through the amp, so that was a mistake due to a lack of experience on my part. Now that I have the QSC K12 to monitor my patch creation, hopefully I can adjust the amp EQ to sound somewhat similar to what the QSC gives me so they'll more closely match. I haven't had a chance to try that yet...hopefully soon.

Thanks Sam, I'll take a look at that video. My amp does have an FX send/return and I used that method with my Pod 2.0 in the past, depending on the circumstances. At the gig last weekend I ran an XLR from the HD500 directly to the snake so my amp was available for a monitor. I used the amp's regular guitar input for that so I could regulate the volume to my liking without changing the house volume of my guitar. That's the same way I was wired when creating/testing the tones: 1/4 out of HD500 into guitar input of amp.

Thanks Bushman. Care to share any details/specs on your small PA system?