silverhead

True - thanks for the clarification. To do this you need a separate audio interface that supports s/pdif input. You can't record dry direct with the HD500 and its USB connection as the audio interface. I was answering in the context of a recording novice inquiring about using the HD500 vs. the UX2 as the audio interface.

As you get more experienced with recording you may want to start recording the 'dry' (unprocessed) signal from your guitar and use software based FX (like VST plugins such as Pod Farm) to process the recorded dry signal. This allows much flexibility in adjusting tonality as your song progresses, without having to re-record the guitar part. For this purpose the UX2 may be a better choice because it supports direct recording of the dry signal; the HD500 does not. I think in your circumstances you would be better to sell the HD500 and use the M9 + your other pedal board for live play, and UX2 (or better) as your audio interface for recording.

The manual explains the things you want. You can download it here: http://line6.com/data/6/0a060b316ac34f0593c1b466f/application/pdf/POD%20X3%20Advanced%20Guide%20-%20English%20(%20Rev%20E%20).pdf

To echo Triryche's response, things appear to be behaving properly. In your screenshot you have Track #1 (your guitar) armed for recording, and it does record properly. Track #2 (backing track) is already recorded and does not need (nor, in most cases, do you want it) to be recorded again and mixed with your guitar. Certainly you want to hear both tracks during playback, so after you've finished recording the guitar track you make sure it is no longer armed for recording, and begin playback. Both tracks will play back (I would remove the solo feature from both) and you can mix them separately. In some cases (this is a more advanced feature) you may want to create a third track which is a specific mix of the recorded track #1 and #2. Consult your DAW's manual for this procedure, called 'bouncing' tracks, or a similar procedure called 'rendering'. But to do that you need both tracks already recorded separately.

Are you running the latest versions of Pod HD firmware and HD Edit software?

To copy a patch press the SAVE button, rotate the button to select the destination location, then press SAVE again to complete the procedure. To reduce the sub-sonics try using an EQ. Maybe this one......... Line 6 Parametric EQ – The EQ provides four bands of tone control, with frequency select and gain boost/cut for each band.

Another thing to keep in mind if you want to use the HD500 Looper for live play: it is quite difficult to do because it is not really designed for that. There is some real fancy footwork required to go between Looper and Performance modes for start/stopping the looper while changing presets to get your solo tone. It gets complicated to keep the tempo of your song/playing. The HD500 Looper is really useful for jamming/practicing your solos, and for auditioning tonal changes without having to be playing live. For gigging?? - not so much unless you really practice and keep it simple.

I can confirm for you what Zap says - no dry out from VDI input.

Not if you hit the right switch - either the A or B footswitch. One of them (can't remember which) just stops the recording and begins playback, the other stops recording and begins playback in Overdub (record a layer) mode.

This requires two foot-taps. One to stop the recording, and a second to stop the playback which, as you describe, begins immediately when you stop recording.

You should still be able to get the main board fixed at a Line 6 service centre. Line 6 still supports the products, and likely maintains an inventory of the main boards. The reason that they are not available separately is that they never were. You need to purchase a guitar in order to get the main board. If you already have the guitar they can fix/replace the board - but you can't get just the board. Never could.

You are correct - the guitar input level is not controlled by the UX2. The guitar volume knob is one control. In Reaper you should also be able to adjust the input level for recording.

I suggest you open a support ticket to work directly with Line 6 tech support. http://line6.com/support/tickets/add.html

The tone difference could also be caused by different monitoring equipment (your amp, speakers vs. his) or recording equipment he used.

I would run Line 6 monkey and reinstall the UX1 driver and firmware.

You should download and install Line 6 Monkey first (see Downloads tab at the top of this page). Then run Line 6 Monkey with your UX2 connected via usb. The Monkey will guide you through the UX2 software installation process.

I think you'll be fine for the mics (3 condenser and the snare). However I'm not sure about the UX2's stereo monitor input. I believe this compares to the cd/mp3 input on other Line 6 devices. On those devices (I don't have a UX2) the cd/mp3 input is not converted to digital - it is passed directly to the analog outputs. If that is the case with the UX2 your monitor input will not be available for recording over the (digital) usb connection.

I'm not 100% sure but I don't think that is possible. There is already a product line of Line 6 audio interfaces for Mac/PC, that comes with the Pod Farm plugin product. The Pod Studio is the simplest, and compares to the Sonic Port: http://line6.com/podstudiogx/

I would try a different power supply. It need not be the official Line 6 one: https://www.globalfulfillment.net/gfsnet/line6/10Expand.aspx?ProductCode=98-030-0041 .... but it has to match all specs exactly, especially the DC piece.

How are you monitoring your sound? What does it sound like using the HD500 headphones?

It's a global setting because it is designed to tweak the HD500 output tonal characteristics to that of external gear - a particular guitar amp. Each guitar amp/cab has its own characteristics and this setting permits you to get the best match that you can between the HD500 and the specific amp. It doesn't depend on the specific HD500 preset, but on the external amp. Once it is set it should only need to be changed when you switch external amps - not presets. For individual presets you use the internal HD500 amp/cab/FX settings.

It might be simpler to try using another computer as a test first. Maybe borrow a laptop for a couple of hours?

I tried to use the HD500 MIC input as my main vocal mic for some time. The main difficulties that I had are: - unlike the Pod X3 you cannot 'Lock' the vocal tone on the Pod HD. That means you have to duplicate your vocal setup in every preset. And if you decide to change it - you need to manually change it in every preset. - the MIC processing requires its own path in a dual-path preset. That means you can't use dual-path processing for your guitar.

Here is where you can submit a feature request: http://line6.com/company/contact/productfeedback/

ON the X3 (and presumably in Gearbox also) there is a setting associated with the Amp called 'Bypass Volume'. This controls the volume level of the signal that is sent from the Amp block when the amp is off.