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Try setting up the two Tones to be identical, both with the delay FX at the end (to provide the 'overall' delay). In one Tone, set the Delay Duration, Feedback and Mix level as desired for tonal quality. In the other Tone, use the same Delay FX, but set its duration to be longer, and set its Mix Level at 100%. Control the number of repeats using the Duration setting, as usual. Disclaimer: I've never actually done this, but I think it might come close to achieving what you want.

I see the "DSP Limit" is still being reached in the HD500x, albeit at a 'higher' level. Not surprising, really, because of the device design. This argument has been going on for years, and you either like this design or you don't. There ARE Pod HD models that do not have any apparent DSP limit - the Pod HD300/400. The following snippet is from a post I just made in another thread. http://line6.com/support/topic/1611-pod-hd-users-what-do-you-miss-about-pod-x3/?do=findComment&comment=9493 It is not intended to ignite the old debate - it's just intended to clarify (for new readers) two design approaches to the reality that ANY processor has DSP limitations. The options are: hide the limitation and prevent users from using all available DSP in most situations, or expose the limit by putting the user in control of DSP management. Your choice - but there is NO DSP processor that is unlimited. The debate really is whether or not the Pod HD dual-path devices (all models, including the 500x) have 'enough' DSP - but of course there's never enough. The real question is: do you want to be able to use all that is available, or not? Re: DSP overload - the X3 has its DSP limitations too, as does any processor. Most processor manufacturers guarantee that you will never observe those limits by constraining your selection and placement of FX. In the X3 you can't use both a distortion and overdrive in the same Tone. You are limited to 3 FX blocks from which you can only select one instance from that group of FX. The same constraining design applies to the HD300/400 - you will never encounter the DSP limit because it is engineered away. With this design model, in any preset that uses DSP-light selections for the FX slots, there is a LOT of technically available but actually wasted DSP I prefer the HD500/Pro/Desktop design model. The user is in control of all available DSP, and the selection and placement of all FX is entirely at the user's discretion - up to the point that all available DSP is being utilized; that's when the DSP Nanny steps in and prevents you from doing any more.

I have kept my X3L around since I got a Pod HD a couple of years ago. At that time I thought I would really miss the studio-related features of the X3, in particular the ability to record dry tones directly via the X3 usb connection and the availability of Pod Farm which was (and still is) directly compatible with the X3. This made it easy to match your recorded tones when playing live. The variety of mic and bass presets/preamps/amps also was initially missed. However, the superiority of the Pod HD tones (especially the vol/tone sensitivity that you mention) proved to be a higher value for me. My X3L has been in storage for more than a year, during which time I have learned to work around (or at least not be bothered by) the studio deficiencies. Re: DSP overload - the X3 has its DSP limitations too, as does any processor. Most processor manufacturers guarantee that you will never observe those limits by constraining your selection and placement of FX. In the X3 you can't use both a distortion and overdrive in the same Tone. You are limited to 3 FX blocks from which you can only select one instance from that group of FX. The same constraining design applies to the HD300/400 - you will never encounter the DSP limit because it is engineered away. With this design model, in any preset that uses DSP-light selections for the FX slots, there is a LOT of technically available but actually wasted DSP I prefer the HD500/Pro/Desktop design model. The user is in control of all available DSP, and the selection and placement of all FX is entirely at the user's discretion - up to the point that all available DSP is being utilized; that's when the DSP Nanny steps in and prevents you from doing any more. I am planning to sell my X3L very soon.

Again, the HD500x market is NOT current HD500 owners. There's no reason for existing HD500 owners to be disappointed because they were not targeted for a vast improvement. Also, as you say, you are not having any problems with DSP. Why are you disappointed that a problem you are not having may not be fully resolved?

I can understand your motivation - it takes a lot of time to create tones that you like. But if you are completely happy with your Pod XT tones, just keep your Pod XT. The reason for going to the Pod HD is that you want to improve your tones - and you can certainly do that. But nbot by trying to recreate/reproduce your XT tones. That approach wastes a lot of time and ultimately defeats the purpose. You would be doing yourself a great disservice to use the Pod HD to recreate inferior tones that you already have. If you purchase a Pod HD, keep your XT for gigging until you have spent the time you need to create superior tones with the HD - and you won't do that by limiting yourself to XT thinking. Experiment - start from scratch and let your ears guide you. It will take time, but you won't be disappointed in the end, and you won't waste time on trying to get back to where you already are (XT tones).

But then your strings would be tuned up a half step, because of the capo, and you would still hear their natural vibrations at low volume. Your modeled, alternately-tuned strings would be heard at standard-tuning pitch through whatever monitor/amp you use and the naturally vibrating strings would be producing the half-step-up pitches that you would hear.

You won't lose the HD500 Edit program. Different HD Editxxx programs can be installed simultaneously.

The Pod HD dynamics and amp modeling are far superior to the X3. The HD is much more responsive to pick intensity and to guitar volume level in terms of dynamic grit/distortion. However, for recording purposes there are a couple of ways in which the X3 can still be considered superior. Whether or not these are relevant to you depends on your workflow habits. - The X3 directly supports recording a dry signal over usb for subsequent processing via DAW plugins. The HD does not do this directly when used as the audio interface, but there are workarounds. - In the same vein, the X3 has a directly analogous plugin - Pod Farm. The tones are interchangeable and the DSP uses the same algorithms so you can reproduce live exactly what your recording sounds like. There is no Pod HD plugin.

You could try using just the Vintage Preamp on the HD500. You will find this in the EQ/Preamp FX section. Another option is to use the Tube Comp FX, but you'll have to tweak it to find the right balance for minimal compression with adequate gain/level control.

Use this patch converter to create the corresponding HD Pro patch: http://www.jzab.de/content/pod-hd

Hopefully the proper transformer will allow the XT to work, and that there hasn't been any internal damage suffered from plugging it into 230V supply.

What about pages 2-17 and 2-18 in the manual? Do they help?

But isn't the controller strip a subset of the Gallery? If you find and remove it from the Gallery won't it disappear from the strip?

I know very little about locking tuners and have never actually used them. But it seems to me it would defeat the whole purpose to require a screwdriver (twice!) to change a string - once to remove it and again to re-lock it. Their whole purpose is to simplify and accelerate the string-changing procedure. ClevisB - there MUST be a way to do this manually, and quickly.

See Manual page 2-14: To remove an item from the Stage Icon Gallery: 1. In the Stage Icon Gallery, Press+Hold the Stage Icon you wish to remove. Wait for the item’s context menu to appear 2. From the context menu, tap the Remove from Gallery button You will observe that the icon is removed from the gallery. Note: This operation does not permanently remove the item from StageScape’s preset library.

The typical method of 'changing the tone at a later date' is achieved by - recording the 'dry' (unprocessed) tone to your DAW - apply software-based FX in your DAW to the recorded dry tone. These are called 'plug-ins' and allow flexibility in adjusting your tone at a later time. You are only limited by the scope and quality of your plug-ins. There are two problems in doing this with the expectation of later adjustment of HD400 tones: - the HD400 has no ability to send the dry tone to your DAW for recording - there is no Pod HD FX plug-in ... so the short answer is - there is no fix. And it wouldn't be a 'fix' because nothing is wrong or broken - the HD400 is simply not designed to do this. Of course you can apply other plug-in FX to the already-processed and recorded HD400 tone, but I don't think that's what you had in mind.

It actually could be a toughie......... for those to whom dual output is a critical feature, the clear choice is the HD400. (I've heard conflicting opinions about whether the reference to 'routing options' in the HD500x means dual output. I don't think it does, but would welcome clarification on this point.)

The Line 6 warranty is for one year, and is definitely transferable - it is a device warranty not an ownership warranty. If you have a three year warranty then it is offered by someone else, likely the store where you bought it. You will have to ask them about transferability.

http://line6.com/support/tickets/

I don't think I can be of any further help. You need to continue your discussions with Line 6 - or not. Sorry.

I don't know if the device you are using is appropriate or not, but you need to use a voltage transformer/adapter to supply the device with the expected 120V. Also, buyer beware on ebay - despite what the seller may say. Personally, I have had relatively good luck but there are some disreputable sellers. Does your seller have a good reputation? Is there a return policy?

Have you considered using the new Ideascale area for these ideas? It's the official web-based format to give Line 6 product feedback. http://line6.ideascale.com/ http://line6.com/support/forum-66/announcement-7-post-your-product-ideas-at-line6ideascalecom/ I'm not trying to discourage you or others from using this thread. It's just that your feedback will carry more weight, and will certainly have more visibility within Line 6, if you put this info where they are looking for it.

Yes - after applying the fix it should work on all chipsets and in general one shouldn't need to buy a usb card after the fix. That usb card suggestion is there as an alternative to needing the hardware fix, which can be quite inconvenient for some users. However, your situation seems ambiguous. Was the fix correctly applied per Bulletin #52? is there some other problem with the X3? Are there other problems with both your computers (e.g. they are using internal hubs?) Using a dedicated usb card can help isolate and narrow down the potential problems. Have you tried using all USB ports on your computer(s)? If you have a desktop PC (rather than laptop) the USB ports on the rear panel are less likely to use internal hubs; the front panel ports often do.

The USB Dropout issue with the X3 was notoriously difficult to diagnose precisely, and to identify the reliable hardware fix. The reason for this is exactly what you refer to in your last paragraph. It simply does not occur with all computers. It very much boils down to a hardware conflict with some, but not all, PC USB chipsets. I have seen cases where owners have used the X3 successfully for a couple of years, then upgrade their computer. Suddenly the problem appears due to the new chipset being used. I don't think you can say that the computer manufacturer is at fault for using a 'bad' chipset, nor was Line 6 at fault for using usb-related hardware that was unknowingly incompatible with only certain chipsets. Rather than try to assign blame or avoid accountability, Line 6 spent a lot of time researching the issue and finding a hardware fix that is compatible with all (known) systems. I suppose they could have said "Oh, by the way, the X3 is compatible with the following chipsets, and not others. It's your problem if you use an unsupported chipset." They didn't do that; instead they identified a fix and offered it for free under lifetime warranty. They want to find a way to fix yours, too. Rather than try to assign blame or accountability, try to work in good faith with Line 6 to get this resolved without finger pointing either way. .... and don't worry too much about the tone/title of your original post. Believe me, I've seen MUCH worse. After all, this is a support forum. Most users only come here when frustrated. We're used to it.

I'm not sure whether the new HD500(x?) Edit program will recognize the HD500. You may have to use HD500 Edit first to save all your presets to your computer with the HD500 connected. Then connect the HD500x, launch HD500x Edit, and load the saved presets.