Old-Rocker Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Well my first question after my 500X arriving isn't what i expected,i can't get HD Edit to see the 500X,i've looked everywhere on this website & the Manual & the L6 website,but there dosn't seem to be an idiots guide explaining a procedure to connect to the HD Edit. I know there is currently another thread running,but i'm not sure it's discussing the same problem. Do i need to download a driver,?i located one on the L6 website(via another thread)but when i started the install i received a warning that it was an older version than the driver i already have,but Windows is telling me i don't have the driver. Can anyone advise me please?. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkyboy Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 hello do you install Line 6 Monkey? With Line 6 Monkey you can update all the drivers and firmware. But you need to create an account (FREE) http://line6.com/software/ PB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old-Rocker Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 hello do you install Line 6 Monkey? With Line 6 Monkey you can update all the drivers and firmware. But you need to create an account (FREE) http://line6.com/software/ PB Ah!,thanks.that could be the bit i'm missing,i hadn't realised i had to register :) i'll give that a go. On the bright side i did get on a bit with editing at the 500X via the LCD & controls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredjsx Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Gonna get a Mac..... Laptop, main PC is a Win 10 desktop set up for my studio, but I do a lot with Apple Music and garage band on my IPad too. How well does our 500x HD software and Variax software work on a Mac ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexKenivel Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Also, you already have an account. Take a guess what your username is (hint: it's not "Just Startin'") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old-Rocker Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Also, you already have an account. Take a guess what your username is (hint: it's not "Just Startin'") Ok,thanks.i think i might be able to guess what my log-in is then :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 The forum account and support account are two different accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old-Rocker Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hi,did everything including registered product with L6,downloaded driver from Monkey,still no go,Windows can't find the driver,can anyone suggest anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Make sure you are not using a USB hub, and try different USB ports on your laptop. And follow the Monkey's instructions when installing the driver, especially about when to have the HD500X connected and disconnected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old-Rocker Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hi,yes i've tried all that,when i check on Windows driver locator,it says the following C:\USERS\OWNER\APPDATA\LOCAL\TEMP\L6DRIVERINST\ can't be found, i've done a search & that location dosen't show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proverbs11vs30 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Ive had trouble downloading monkey, firmware, drivers etc for HD 500x as well, they all come up as a bad url, Ive tried downloading them using other browsers as well as trying to update it from a previous version of monkey but it says it can find drivers etc to complete the update...maybe its something on line 6 side of things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Have you tried uninstalling the driver and reinstalling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkyboy Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Ok Man try this If you have only your pod 500x as a line 6 product : Uninstall all the line 6, included line 6 monkey, pod HD Edit Go to your maps into Windows and take a look of Line 6 maps if they are just delete look at: Programfiles, programdata, programfilesx86, appdata roaming, local Clear your temp files with CCleaner or other software Now download this (it's free) and launch it NO INSTALL NEEDED take care there is a 32 & 64 bits 32 bits here http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usbdeview.zip 64 bits here http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/usbdeview-x64.zip UNPLUG YOUR USB FROM YOUR COMPUTER Launch Usb Deview And IF YOU SEE LINE 6 right click on it and choose "uninstall this device" Now REBOOT your computer NOW BEGIN WITH POD HD500x EDIT Install it first DON'T PLUG THE USB BEFORE HE ASKING AND NOT ON AN HUB When asking plug your USB and let Windows Detect the driver If ready and detected end your install After install, normally you can open HD edit and your POd is connected The pod gonna asking you if you want the preset of your device YES After this you can install Line 6 Monkey and proceed to updates BUT MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE GOOD HD EDIT FOR THE 500X Don't take the one for the HD500 Hope it can help you PB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 This may sound so 1999... turn the pc off. turn off the pod. Plug the usb into both units. Turn on the pod. Turn on the pc. USB is made to be able to plug in and out while turned on. But there are (on my old computers, not so much the new ones) settings that could make it not work that way. And, check your usb version. I don't know if these are backwards compatible or not. ALSO, I didn't read every word of every post to see if someone else said this or not - Try turning off your firewalls (including the Microsoft one) and virus scanners during installations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 The forum account and support account are two different accounts. I'm not so sure about that. I don't remember signing up twice, and I sign in with the same information for both. Could it make a difference between the paying customers and the freeloaders like me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexKenivel Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 The forum account and support account are two different accounts. I thought the forums were a part of line 6 support.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old-Rocker Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Ok,before i delv into PB's solution(i don't understand a lot of what he said :) ) I've deleted everything i could find from L6, Programs/Folders & i'm going to start again,i don't normally have problems with drivers/connections etc.on this computer. I believe the log-in details are the same,it let me log in to Line 6 support via Monkey,with my normal log-in,of course nothing worked ;) ,but it let me log in. I'm going to download in this order: Monkey?HD500X Driver from Monkey:then if i establish connection in Monkey,i'll re download HDEdit,does that sound a reasonable way forward? I can't say i've had this much trouble getting a USB driver to connect before. Just remembered something when i downloaded the Driver(can't remember the version no.)a warning box came up that said my 500X already had a later version installed,does that sound right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I'm not so sure about that. I don't remember signing up twice, and I sign in with the same information for both. Could it make a difference between the paying customers and the freeloaders like me? I use the same info for my forum and support account also. Easier. So the sign-in info can be the same for both accounts, but they can also be different. Just like an Ideascale account is another account. I thought the forums were a part of line 6 support.. The forums are just a courtesy of Line 6. No official support contained within. The support account is the one you use to register your devices, and authorize them if you have, for instance, the model packs. It's also used for support tickets. This is the account you use when you login using the Line 6 Monkey program to check for updates, etc. However, maybe things have changed since I created the accounts I have, and maybe they've streamlined things a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkyboy Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 No it doesn't sound right If you have a warning box about that,it's because you have not uninstall or delete correctly the Line 6 stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexKenivel Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (post about logins) It's been so long I honestly can't remember. :D I just know mines the exact same UN/PW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 However, maybe things have changed since I created the accounts I have, and maybe they've streamlined things a bit? That part makes sense to me. I was even considering mentioning it. I have had my unit for two years (bought it Jan 16). I really can't see myself signing up for two separate things, especially if one of them is a chat room/advice column. I am kind of paranoid about who has my info. I don't sign up for much anymore, and when I do, it is typically with a pseudonym and throwaway email address. PianoGuyY is my name, not a fake throwaway, and I used my real email address too. I find it highly unlike me to sign up for two things with the same info. However, I will mention - I went digging around my account. I registered on the 20th, and my forum profile says I was a member on the 21st. So, while I don't remember two separate accounts, there are two separate days listed. It is also possible that it is one account signup, but you have to add each section individually? Hey, I think we have spent entirely too much time devoted to this issue. LOL Its a gosh darn user name for pete's sake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old-Rocker Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 No it doesn't sound right If you have a warning box about that,it's because you have not uninstall or delete correctly the Line 6 stuff Hi,PB,the warning box was in my original download,before i deleted everything,i'm just about to start again,wish me luck :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexKenivel Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 so now I'm trying to figure out your name.. It may start with a Y.. Yancy? or maybe you like Yamaha pianos a lot.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old-Rocker Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Got it working,including HD Edit,thanks for all the help :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhead Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Glad to hear it. First thing I would suggest is that you use the editor to back up the factory setlists one at a time, creating a file for each setlist. This will save you from having to reinstall the device firmware if you ever accidentally overwrite a factory preset. ... and get familiar with backing up your custom presets/setlists periodically. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 so now I'm trying to figure out your name.. It may start with a Y.. Yancy? or maybe you like Yamaha pianos a lot.. I didn't mean that was my 'real' real name. I meant it is my real internet name. If you ever run into a pianoguyy online somewhere, more chances than not, it is me. But, again, I don't actually converse anywhere anymore. And because web searches have become so inclusive, I have done my best to remove my real name from being associated with my web name as much as possible. And holy smokes, I know this is L6 which is owned by Yamaha, but that is actually an insult to me. My stores carry the far superior Kawai pianos. Here on the board, because of the ownership, I try my best to refer to things as Brand K and Brand Y, or Brand R and Brand L for the digitals and organs, that way nothing I say can be assumed to be any kind of a insult. I am not trolling the pages looking for ways to put out disparaging remarks about Brand Y just because I am a Brand K dealer. No, I say disparaging things about Brand Y because I say disparaging things about Brand Y. I deal with Brand K because I like Brand K. One has nothing to do with the other. So, I at least try to keep it kosher by not using names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenromig Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 I'm having the same problem. The difference is I did all the updates through monkey. I have a podhd500. I don't have the 500X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel_brown Posted September 18, 2018 Share Posted September 18, 2018 PunkyBoy you said "Go to your maps into Windows and take a look of Line 6 maps if they are just delete look at:" What is a maps into Windows ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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