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I am - and very happy with it Most detailed questions and answers regarding QSC Touchmix 16 is here: http://forum.qscservice.com/viewforum.php?f=42&sid=936754c5a7da0e830c24e0f4eaf06d51

Try Change the HD500X input setting to "Variax" ( not "Variax Mags") - this should kill any Normal PU bleedthrough Read the detalls in the HD500X Advanced Guide http://line6.com/data/6/0a06434c6fb051e03e8ab63dc/application/pdf/POD%20HD500X%20Advanced%20Guide%20-%20English%20(%20Rev%20A%20).pdf

No - because many times the blemished Tyler Variax is a "Re-stock" and typically someone has already registered the Serial number with Line-6 on those Guitars http://www.musiciansfriend.com/derivates/25/001/725/052/DV040_PDF_Copy_line6_JTVYourGuitarCantDoThisRebate_123114.pdf

Brings back memories !- My favorite Ron Husien "Variax Trick" was the custom Alt Tuning bundle that performed a 1/2 step drop for each 5 way PU Switch position - the old Variax changed virtual PU's a bit faster than the Tyler can, so this was a cool creative "dive bomb" effect in real time.

Buy the Black JTV-69 at MF for $799 $799 - $150 rebate = $649 for a Tyler JTV-69 (?) http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/line-6-jtv-69-variax-electric-guitar/h05503000003000?src=3TP4KGC

Actually its 2 years old - many or the identical Video sequences were culled from this Oct 2012 Dream Rig Video Go to 25 seconds into this video below:

I suspect this explains part of the reason for sluggish updates and a refocus on semi-pro gear like Amplifi: http://line6.com/press/releases/1520 Line 6 to be Acquired by Yamaha CorporationOutline of agreement Based on the resolutions adopted by the Line 6 board of directors on December 19 and the Yamaha board of directors on December 20, a definitive agreement has been executed regarding the acquisition of all of the capital stock of Line 6. Yamaha will acquire all of the capital stock of Line 6 owned by the founders, venture funds and employees. The transaction is expected to be completed during January 2014 after receipt of customary regulatory approvals.

Agreed! Its MY single biggest complaint of the JTV-69, due to the "too narrow Nut", 1st position chords are a bit cramped for my big hands

The Antares Floor pedal is mostly to add control for Guitar Modeling, Alt Tunings, and String Bending - the Autotune can be disabled - http://www.autotuneforguitar.com/technology/guitar-and-pickup-modeling.php http://www.autotuneforguitar.com/technology/alternate-tuning.php http://www.autotuneforguitar.com/technology/virtual-capo.php http://www.autotuneforguitar.com/technology/fret-control.php

Be careful - heating a piezo saddle can cause damage many use electrically conductive adhesive instead

Yosemite is identified as 10.1 (dropping the 0) and does not pass the requirements of many third party app / driver installers Heres a link to a OSX Version change tutorial that is a work around for older OSX drivers and OSX apps to actually load and work in Yosemite http://justindaigle.com/blog/2010/02/tutorial-change-mac-os-x-system-version/ Tutorial: Change Mac OS X System Version By Justin As I’ve said in a previous post, nearly the exact same process (that is, editing the systemversion.plist file) is used for this as for changing the iPhone OS version, since OSX and iPhone OS are based on the same core, but I’m writing this with more desktop OSX-specific steps and screenshots. I suppose the question would arise, “Why would one want to do this?†On Leopard, it is incredibly useful in situations where one may wish to install software that claims to require an update that you don’t want to install. I’ll be demonstrating on Snow Leopard, but the procedure is the same on both. In my demonstration, I will be changing the version number from 10.6.2 to 10.7.0. This has no practical use, but will suffice for demonstration purposes.

Question - is the HD500/HD500X's "Aux Input" TRS Stereo or simply Mono?

Thanks for the tip! Shade is key to reading GUI control touchscreens when your band performs shows at noon!

Excellent advice davidb7170 ! All matches up with my own Variax Piezo failure experiences, you have documented the issues / problems very well

You will want to set the "Direct monitor" control on front of Scarlett 2i4 full clockwise - to hear 100% effect of PodFarm

QSC Touchmix initial thoughts Its smaller than I thought - which means its more portable and will go more places. Sounds fantastic and lots of headroom If you leave the QSC Touchmix external power supply connected to AC Mains power when Touchmix is turned "off" and not in use , the unit remains on the warm side - suggest unplug from AC power when not being used. Due to the connector its a proprietary external power supply: but similar to an Astrodyne SPU45-303 * INPUT Voltage: 100-240VAC ~ 47-63 Hz 1.35A 42W * OUTPUT Voltage: +5VDC === 5A +15VDC === 2A -15VDC === 0.8A Below is a recent purchase of mine - for using a laptop based virtual rig at a live gig outdoors in daylight - mounts on a mic stand lets you perform and read QSC Touchmix screen controls in the noon day sun! Mounts on a stand too. Ebay $159 Might work for StageScape M20D users too. Just avoid using this as a shelf for your beer! SKB - Model Number: 3I-18135SNSC

just covering my tracks in case some find my posts too upsetting and off topic ( it has happened before) http://line6.com/support/topic/9910-jtv-69-headstock-string-tension-trees/

I agree - If the JTV-69 had a angled headstock and a wider Nut width, it would a lot better guitar IMHO.

sorry for the off topic exploration

Ive heard of scratch & dent GC-1s selling for $300 on the Guitar Center Floor. But as a musician, competition is a good thing and Roland is not the only thing on sale $799 - $150 rebate = $649 for a Tyler JTV-69 (?) http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/line-6-jtv-69-variax-electric-guitar/h05503000003000?src=3TP4KGC As a former Guitar repairman - I seek damaged guitars on ebay and do my own repairs My 2013 Godin LGX-SA was $650 - due to cracked headstock - I fixed that and added a GFS X-Trem Bigsby type tremolo for $40 and I'm very happy driving my VG-99, GR-55, GP-10 with a GK 13 pin splitter box I can also do the same with my JTV-69 with GK-3 - and then run a separate VDI cable to the HD500X or Vetta amp and Now it really gets interesting!

Thanks again to everyone for all the advice here! FWIW - after much thought - re-avaluating my current needs I ordered the TouchMix 16 - its perfect fit. I decided against the Mackie DL32R - after the reports of poor FX and , risk of no control in Wi-Fi congested areas, No Mackie User Forum (boneheaded)

Agreed- I dont use the GR-55 much Gunmtown;s GR55 Floorboard is essential Boss GP-10 is a different story -due to its small size and great sound - that one gets used a lot! Guitar to MIDI is rather fast for a Roland product ( Fishman Tripleplay still rules that scene) and its 8 channel recording ( one track per string + stereo pair) allows re-amping as well as "re-Guitaring" Got that covered! http://www.godinguitars.com/godinlgxsap.htm

Its becoming a crowded market with lots of choices. ( and thats not counting the recent Behringer X32 and Presonus offerings - that i'm not interested in) I was ready to order a Touchmix 16 this week - but if I wait and save up a bit more -( and postpone my iPhone 6 Plus upgrade another month ;) the DL32R seems like it might suit my needs a while longer than most - it has a killer feature set -doubles as a 32in / 32 out Audio interface for my 2012 Mac, and reviewing the DL32R block diagram and I/O count - it allows me to create my own inserts for older third party external hardware FX (remember those?) and is advertised to allow incorporation of PC/Mac hosted VSTi FXs - the Mackie Master Fader app ( that wil be updated soon to fully support the DL32R (you can download today a trial ) reveals tap tempo for delays and excellent para EQ controls too - - but then it is a 33 pound box that needs a road case - while the Touchmix16 in its softcase wont scuff the interior of my vehicle, and hey do I really need 32 inputs? (rather like asking do I need another guitar - yes)

Suggest review the HD500 Advanced Guide - http://line6.com/data/6/0a06434dfb244f7b7f489af64/application/pdf/POD%20HD500%20Advanced%20Guide%20v2.0%20-%20English%20(%20Rev%20A%20).pdf as a test set use the VDI cable - but set the HD500 Input to "Varaix" only - ( not "Variax Mag")

I realize Its very tough to form an opinion without actual hands on use - and even in southern California - I cant locate or name Any store in 2014 that actually has inventory of both Line-6 Variax and Roland GK systems for a musician to compare each against the other. I recommend attend a Gearfest (Sweetwater has one every summer) , or the attend the public day at Summer NAMM in nashville