tony94fcom Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Does anybody know when it's going to be released? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealZap Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 last word was end of march for the X models... and a few weeks later for 500/bean/pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrFix Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 The only free feature will be Global EQ, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I would say the only not free features would be the model packs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 The only free feature will be Global EQ, right? The only MAJOR free feature. There's always other little tweaks and enhancements. But the main selling point is the GEQ - which is something I don't even want. So I may not even update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I heard it will also get rid of crabgrass... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealZap Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 thats the only announced feature..... stay tuned... :) Â The only free feature will be Global EQ, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmayfield Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 The only MAJOR free feature. There's always other little tweaks and enhancements. But the main selling point is the GEQ - which is something I don't even want. So I may not even update.  In case it helps, the Global EQ will be optional, so you can just leave it off and ignore it, while still enjoying whatever other benefits there may be to the update:  http://line6.com/support/topic/11715-global-eq-preset-onoff/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony94fcom Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Thank you for the infos. How is the global eq designed? it is some 4 bands fully parametric stuff? Will we be able to assign it to different places into the FX chain? Or is it simply assigned to the output? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 It will be fixed and assigned at the output. That's what makes it global. You can't arbitrarily assign a global FX anywhere in the signal chain. That's what the existing non-global EQs are for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I believe it's a 3 band parametric and with high and low cut. It's simply assigned to the output of all patches. It can be shut off though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony94fcom Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Ok thank you. I wish the POD HD had a fully parametric 4 bands eq in the Pre+EQ FX section. (like an emulation of the TC Electronic 1140, for example). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 because some of the 'global' settings aren't global, I like calling the Global EQ a Master EQ. Much like the Master Volume. People seem to understand how it works better that way. Master EQ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony94fcom Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 I can't wait for this to be released! The Roland Jazz Chorus is exactly what I need at this moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjnette Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Yeah me too! keep chiming in every other day or so to see if it has happened yet. Working hard to make the expansion pack dollars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Yeah me too! keep chiming in every other day or so to see if it has happened yet. Working hard to make the expansion pack dollars! Â Are we there yet?!?!?! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arislaf Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I Â hope the global eq will be at Hz not on % ........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radatats Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I saw on another forum where there is going to be an adjustable Global Speed Parameter (GSP) to allow us to dial in super fast lead riffs... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I Â hope the global eq will be at Hz not on % ........... Yes, it will be in Hz and db. Someone from Line 6 (forget exactly who) confirmed that in another thread within the last couple of days. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomaswhudson Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Yep can't wait!! TAKE MY MONEY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 I saw on another forum where there is going to be an adjustable Global Speed Parameter (GSP) to allow us to dial in super fast lead riffs... :D Â Actually, can't this sort of be done already using maybe the pattern tremolo, or seeker, or obi-wah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smmilliner Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I can't wait for this to be released! The Roland Jazz Chorus is exactly what I need at this moment. So there is a JC amp model coming??? Sweet!!! Is that coming with the firmware update, or the model pack? Or are they one in the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealZap Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 its coming with the model pack.... but the model pack will require the firmware update... so a little bit of both..... Â but its 50$ if you want the pack with the JC120 only... a couple other packs coming as well. Â So there is a JC amp model coming??? Sweet!!!Is that coming with the firmware update, or the model pack? Or are they one in the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culpster Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Leave it to my luck to buy the only major piece of hardware that Line 6 has put out in the last 20 years that I have to pay for the upgrade in amps. Â Nice...Even the HD500 got some free amps. I buy a HD500x and get an upgrade to my EQ. Thanks Line 6. Â At least resale will stay decent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandrio Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I  hope the global eq will be at Hz not on % ...........  When 2.6 is released (we're still on track for the end of March for HD500X/Pro X and HD500/Pro/Bean shortly thereafter), Global EQ will be found on the last page of the Setup menu. Pressing ENTER will bypass and enable it; knob 1 selects the band for adjustment; knobs 2-4 adjust the select band's parameters.  With proper Hz/kHz and dB values. ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealZap Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 what?! the hd500 didnt get anything that the hd500x doesnt have they have been selling model packs for the pod XT and pod farm for the better part of the last decade. and.... you don't HAVE to buy anything... you bought it because you liked what it offered... it's still offering all that. Â Leave it to my luck to buy the only major piece of hardware that Line 6 has put out in the last 20 years that I have to pay for the upgrade in amps. Â Nice...Even the HD500 got some free amps. I buy a HD500x and get an upgrade to my EQ. Thanks Line 6. Â At least resale will stay decent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel_brown Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Culpster, do you need a Snickers bar ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Leave it to my luck to buy the only major piece of hardware that Line 6 has put out in the last 20 years that I have to pay for the upgrade in amps.  Nice...Even the HD500 got some free amps. I buy a HD500x and get an upgrade to my EQ. Thanks Line 6.  At least resale will stay decent   L6 is now owned by another company. I expect a lot of money grabs from here on out. I am not planning on buying gear until this craps out on me, which should be another 20 years like my last set up.  But, again, I will throw out the disclaimer that I am a 'brand K' dealer. So it is natural that I have some disdain for the 'brand Y'.  1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Leave it to my luck to buy the only major piece of hardware that Line 6 has put out in the last 20 years that I have to pay for the upgrade in amps.  Nice...Even the HD500 got some free amps. I buy a HD500x and get an upgrade to my EQ. Thanks Line 6.  At least resale will stay decent  The model packs for the XT weren't free. Those same packs still aren't free for POD Farm, either. Actually, whenever Line 6 has released model packs, they've always charged for them. They have done free updates that include amp models as well, of course. But the a la carte model pack thing isn't really new for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrybacki Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Yes, it will be in Hz and db. Someone from Line 6 (forget exactly who) confirmed that in another thread within the last couple of days. So, anyone know if the rest of the EQs will be in a useful unit of measure (finally) with this firmware update? Â I saw on another forum where there is going to be an adjustable Global Speed Parameter (GSP) to allow us to dial in super fast lead riffs... :D It'd be great if they included a talent parameter too, measured in stars of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 So, anyone know if the rest of the EQs will be in a useful unit of measure (finally) with this firmware update? New EQs will be in femto-parsecs.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuskey Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Leave it to my luck to buy the only major piece of hardware that Line 6 has put out in the last 20 years that I have to pay for the upgrade in amps. Â Nice...Even the HD500 got some free amps. I buy a HD500x and get an upgrade to my EQ. Thanks Line 6. Â At least resale will stay decent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS7nqwGt4-I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culpster Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Actually, The Pod HD500 did get a significant free upgrade with additional amps and cabs. The Pod HD500x did not. It contains the original upgrades that were received by those buying an HD500. In matter of fact,  Version 2.0 flash upgrade to the PodXT also came with additional amps and cabs, and allowed the user to upgrade to model packs if they wished. Still it was a free upgrade.  If you are going to reply to the quote then at least reply intelligently. The Pod, The Vetta. etc have all received additional amps and cab upgrades. Again, leave it to me to buy the only one that will receive an upgrade of global EQ.  Your right, I didn't have to buy this, and I don't have to keep it either. If that offends you, I could really care less. I don't recall asking for your opinion on the matter? My choice as a consumer really has no effect on your pocketbook either.  Please don't keep shoveling the same garbage about you bought a product "as is" to people. The fact is that these companies keep providing "free" upgrades not as a courtesy. This enables their product to stay news worthy and in the consumer landscape. People make Youtube videos, newer features attract additional attention, etc. New software upgrades prolong the end of life and keep revenues flowing. This isn't rocket science. It's business.  The fact that Line 6/Yamaha have now changed their view on upgrades and are charging for them is their choice. The fact that many others choose not to, is also a viable option. It still remains that this upgrade is just recoded PodXT crap that people are getting shoveled into their "HD" floorboards. It's not an upgrade. It's a downgrade from what this unit was supposed to be. I did not buy this unit to have their old technology dumped into it. Give me a break. That is just bad business, and a shame to see this cutting edge company quickly turned into this.  I suppose that next you will tell me how the new Variax is an upgrade from the James Tyler designed Variax? Really?  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrybacki Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Actually, The Pod HD500 did get a significant free upgrade with additional amps and cabs. The Pod HD500x did not. It contains the original upgrades that were received by those buying an HD500. In matter of fact, Â Version 2.0 flash upgrade to the PodXT also came with additional amps and cabs, and allowed the user to upgrade to model packs if they wished. Still it was a free upgrade. Â If you are going to reply to the quote then at least reply intelligently. The Pod, The Vetta. etc have all received additional amps and cab upgrades. Again, leave it to me to buy the only one that will receive an upgrade of global EQ. Â Your right, I didn't have to buy this, and I don't have to keep it either. If that offends you, I could really care less. I don't recall asking for your opinion on the matter? My choice as a consumer really has no effect on your pocketbook either. Â Please don't keep shoveling the same garbage about you bought a product "as is" to people. The fact is that these companies keep providing "free" upgrades not as a courtesy. This enables their product to stay news worthy and in the consumer landscape. People make Youtube videos, newer features attract additional attention, etc. New software upgrades prolong the end of life and keep revenues flowing. This isn't rocket science. It's business. Â The fact that Line 6/Yamaha have now changed their view on upgrades and are charging for them is their choice. The fact that many others choose not to, is also a viable option. It still remains that this upgrade is just recoded PodXT crap that people are getting shoveled into their "HD" floorboards. It's not an upgrade. It's a downgrade from what this unit was supposed to be. I did not buy this unit to have their old technology dumped into it. Give me a break. That is just bad business, and a shame to see this cutting edge company quickly turned into this. Â I suppose that next you will tell me how the new Variax is an upgrade from the James Tyler designed Variax? Really? Â You make some fair points here. Not sure who you are pissing into the wind at, but good luck with that. What you say is true; the 500x will receive exactly one free upgrade that being global EQ. Any new amp models will be paid for via model packs. The original HD500 was gifted what, 8 models from the original 22 to 30? Â But what others say is also true and Line6 doesn't really owe us anything post sale do they? I mean, if you bought a new car would anyone expect the dealership to throw in a sun roof 6 months later gratis? Â I'd say the best thing to do is either enjoy what you have or sell it and be done with Line6 altogether. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealZap Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 it is an upgrade in the fact that it's a more affordable version...  I suppose that next you will tell me how the new Variax is an upgrade from the James Tyler designed Variax? Really?   the HD500X was never EVER advertised as an upgrade to the HD500, in fact it was plainly stated that it was a hardware refresh... the internal processors of the original were no longer available, so they went with the next best which happened to offer a little bit more power. while doing this they chose to enhance the footswitches as well....  the HD500X will never get any models that the HD500 doesn't get.... and the hd500x got all the models the hd500 got, with none of the wait.....  be unhappy and bitter if you want.... but Line6 is not a non-profit organization, and i think that the model packs are a much more reasonable approach than coming out with something completely new and having everyone "upgrade". which they will of course eventually do... but this way... your current hardware usefulness and capabilities are extended preserving your possible future resale or at the very least making more options available to you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 it is an upgrade in the fact that it's a more affordable version... Â the HD500X was never EVER advertised as an upgrade to the HD500, in fact it was plainly stated that it was a hardware refresh... the internal processors of the original were no longer available, so they went with the next best which happened to offer a little bit more power. while doing this they chose to enhance the footswitches as well.... Â the HD500X will never get any models that the HD500 doesn't get.... and the hd500x got all the models the hd500 got, with none of the wait..... Â be unhappy and bitter if you want.... but Line6 is not a non-profit organization, and i think that the model packs are a much more reasonable approach than coming out with something completely new and having everyone "upgrade". which they will of course eventually do... but this way... your current hardware usefulness and capabilities are extended preserving your possible future resale or at the very least making more options available to you. Â I'm still aggravated that L6 isn't paying my health insurance premiums...what nerve. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radatats Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 BREAKING NEWS!  New firmware 2.6 DELUXE with Model Packs included available right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Actually, The Pod HD500 did get a significant free upgrade with additional amps and cabs. The Pod HD500x did not. It contains the original upgrades that were received by those buying an HD500. In matter of fact,  Version 2.0 flash upgrade to the PodXT also came with additional amps and cabs, and allowed the user to upgrade to model packs if they wished. Still it was a free upgrade.  If you are going to reply to the quote then at least reply intelligently. The Pod, The Vetta. etc have all received additional amps and cab upgrades. Again, leave it to me to buy the only one that will receive an upgrade of global EQ.  Your right, I didn't have to buy this, and I don't have to keep it either. If that offends you, I could really care less. I don't recall asking for your opinion on the matter? My choice as a consumer really has no effect on your pocketbook either.  Please don't keep shoveling the same garbage about you bought a product "as is" to people. The fact is that these companies keep providing "free" upgrades not as a courtesy. This enables their product to stay news worthy and in the consumer landscape. People make Youtube videos, newer features attract additional attention, etc. New software upgrades prolong the end of life and keep revenues flowing. This isn't rocket science. It's business.  The fact that Line 6/Yamaha have now changed their view on upgrades and are charging for them is their choice. The fact that many others choose not to, is also a viable option. It still remains that this upgrade is just recoded PodXT crap that people are getting shoveled into their "HD" floorboards. It's not an upgrade. It's a downgrade from what this unit was supposed to be. I did not buy this unit to have their old technology dumped into it. Give me a break. That is just bad business, and a shame to see this cutting edge company quickly turned into this.  I suppose that next you will tell me how the new Variax is an upgrade from the James Tyler designed Variax? Really?   My point from above that you seem to not even acknowledged is that while the paid model packs may be something new in the HD line, they are not a new strategy for Line 6 altogether. They've been selling model packs for over a decade in various products. I don't think it was someone simply looking for a way to squeeze more money out of people. Even, it is that, no one has to buy them. It's like anything, if they don't sell at the price Line 6 has them at, the price will eventually go down. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxnew40 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Shut up and take my money! Â -Max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrFix Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 At least models could be free for PRO, since its price is higher without major differences... (and users had to buy shortboard too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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