silverhead

There are no gag orders. We can (and do) say what we want - including saying (for the hundredth time) that there are no gag orders. Of course, saying it repeatedly doesn't make anyone believe it if they'd rather not. The reason I am not often critical of Line 6 is that, as a user, I generally find their products to be excellent value, and their customer service to be admirable. There are exceptions - and when I think being publically critical is helpful then I do/will criticize. I also know that some users have had bad customer service experiences, and they are right to criticize. I (and other Expert Users) frequently work with Line 6 behind the scenes to do what we can to make sure these service deficiencies (the actually legitimate complaints - some aren't) are resolved.

I don't think you are missing anything simple (or, if so, I am missing it too). I haven't really found a good way to get consistent string windings on my JTV-59. As you note, you seem to need too many hands. As a result I often have strings with too many or too few winds.

Using the VDI cable with VARIAX Input selected (whether as Input 1 and/or Input2) the VDI connection sends the selected mode/model that the Variax guitar is set at. In other words, it will send the model that is selected, or the mag pickups if model selection is off in your Variax. However, if your HD500 Input is set to Variax Mags it will receive the mag pickups signal from the Variax even if the Variax itself is set to a model. This way you can blend a Variax Model selection with the Variax Mags in your HD500 processing by setting Ihnput1=Variax and Input2=Variax Mags.

You can do that now. Just use two identical presets with different gain settings. (Does anyone really need 512 presets at one time?)

That error message/code indicates an issue with the usb connection. Try all usb ports on your computer. Avoid using any usb hubs. Make sure Reaper is configured to use the HD500 and its ASIO driver as the audio device. Also, to avoid potential usb communication conflicts it is best not to use HD500 Edit while running Reaper.

It really doesn't matter which firmware version is installed now because it will soon be outdated. Line 6 has announced a pending firmware update so you will want to use a computer to update soon anyway. Best prepare for that, and in the meantime use the computer to find out what firmware version is currently installed.

The Pod XT is not a dual-path/tone device so the above possible explanation is not relevant. I have no explanation for why you hear some 'leak' of the standard-tuning string(s) through your monitors/headphones but not your recording. In the XT Live, the same signal that you hear via headphones is (or should be) passed via usb for recording.

Try closing Cubase and removing the Cubase dongle while using HD Edit.

Then I don't understand why it is not also in your recording. Sorry - can't help you further. .... unless.... what is your JTV connected to? Is it possible that you are using a Pod HD500/Pro/Desktop, and working with a dual-path preset that includes the JTV Mag pickups as one Input, the JTV Model as the other Input, and recording only the JTV Model path?

You can even use Gearbox to save the preset from the X3 to the Pod Farm preset folder on your computer. That way you can call up the X3 preset in Pod Farm without having to recreate settings.

I suspect this is a problem with your computer environment rather than a problem with the HD Edit program or the Line 6 drivers. I expect there may be a conflict with another usb device, perhaps your Emu404. I would suggest temporarily removing/disconnecting all other usb devices (except mouse/keyboard) for a test period. Use only the HD Edit program (not your Emu/DAW) for the test.

Is this dependent at all on whether or not your HD500 preset uses the Full amp model (including cab/mic sims) or just the Preamp model? I tend to use the L3t in PA/Reference mode and I use Full amp models almost exclusively. Should expect better results if I switch the L3t to Electric Guitar mode? (Not that there's anything wrong with the results I'm getting now.)

Sounds to me like you are hearing the normal acoustic vibration of the physical string (the actual note/pitch) as well as the altered tuning. This normal vibration/note comes direct from the guitar string - hence it is not captured by your recording, and is drowned out (although still present) as the distortion/volume of the device processing is increased. This natural tone cannot be eliminated - it is caused by the string's vibration when you strike it.

Make sure the output mode on both devices is the same when comparing the sound. Also, use the same preset when comparing (use HD300 Edit to transfer a preset from one device to the other).

I have experienced a similar thing and also traced it to the L6 LINK cabling. However, in my case, it seems the problem was a temporary connection issue and not a faulty cable. The symptom disappeared for me by simply disconnecting and reconnecting the same cable. I'm not sure this is the same for you but it might be worth testing that cable again before discarding it.

What you describe is normal. The HD500 Studio/Direct output is line level, and best for the L3t PA/Reference mode. The L3t mixer inputs expect instrument/mic level. It's best to use the L3t rear panel inputs for your HD500 outputs. You can also experiment with changing the HD500 output mode to one of the Combo/Stack modes (instrument level output) for the |L3t mixer and perhaps changing the L3t mode.

I agree. Forget the Edirol interface and use the X3 usb to computer connection to record the dry tone.

It's best to use your live system when creating tones. Presets will always sound different in headphones vs. PA speakers/amp at gig volumes.

Check the Loop Playback volume. In the main signal flow display, select the Looper. The playback volume is controlled by one of the knobs with this display.

When it's ready. We'll know it when we see it.

That's true at the moment - but Line 6 has announced a pending JTV firmware update that will make all models HD and hence no longer the same as the old Variax models.

There is no button labelled HOME. I'm pretty sure the OP means the VIEW button.

I don't use any regular amp model for acoustic sounds. I tend to use the Vintage Preamp model (found in the EQ FX section) along with a compressor (usually before the Preamp), an EQ or two, usually a small amount of reverb, and optionally a chorus and/or delay.

Personally I think the logos should be free. Why not encourage the display of your corporate logo? Sounds like free advertising to me. But maybe that's just me.....

I have a Vax300 and a JTV. I replaced the LR Baggs on the V300 with Graphtech and I noticed a big improvement in the sound of the modeling. On the JTV, however, the factory installed LR Baggs piezos are themselves a big improvement over the original Variaxes. I don't hear any real difference between the JTV piezos and the Graphtechs. So my recommendation would be to upgrade to Graphtech on older Variaxes, but not on the JTV.