doms_line6 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Hi All, I'm looking for a touch friendly interface that can control the POD HD500x from my tablet. I know the Edit software can be used to edit and create tones but not great for controlling the POD on stage. Any ideas of a touch friendly interface for stage performances? Gear Box was great for my PODxt but obviously doesn't support the HD500x but something similar would be nice. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunedinDragon Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 This is one of those things that truly baffles me when it comes up. Why in the world would you be fiddling with your presets during a live performance? Ideally, you have them pretty well dialed in even before rehearsal. Maybe at rehearsal you need a couple of tweaks to something to mix better with the band. But by the time you get to the performance everything should be set pretty well. Maybe a couple of tweaks to the master volume or some adjustment to the Global EQ during sound checks. But during performance??? If you're not ready by the time the lights go up and the audience is there, you're never going to be ready. And I can't imagine the band would be too forgiving about you tinkering with your settings mid-song or between songs. I would think trying to have an edit program on stage is just an invitation to play with the technology rather than perform. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexKenivel Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 You don't want to play live while connected to edit. The pod will be slower, can get glitchy, and doesn't revert to your default patch settings when you change patches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 HOWEVER I don't want to use EDIT live. I need to use it pre-live. Last minute changes to the set list that needs patches changed. Hotel rooms.Tour buses. And I just don't want to carry a damn computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunedinDragon Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 HOWEVER I don't want to use EDIT live. I need to use it pre-live. Last minute changes to the set list that needs patches changed. Hotel rooms.Tour buses. And I just don't want to carry a damn computer. That's why I learned to use the POD interface. All I need is a power outlet for a couple of minutes. Most tour buses and hotel rooms have that. Heck, I've even done that at a hotel registration desk with an understanding clerk. Anything more than setlist changes and I'll need my guitar and rig to check them out anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexKenivel Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 And I just don't want to carry a damn computer. My father in laws windows tablet (the only option for this, so it seems) is about as heavy as a laptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandrio Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 HOWEVER I don't want to use EDIT live. I need to use it pre-live. Last minute changes to the set list that needs patches changed. Hotel rooms.Tour buses. And I just don't want to carry a damn computer. how do u power the hd on a tour bus? batteries? does the bus supply power sockets? portable generator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 My father in laws windows tablet (the only option for this, so it seems) is about as heavy as a laptop. It's not about weight. A folding unit with keyboard is sometimes just too much of a hassle to deal with. Tablets and phones are optimized for mobility. how do u power the hd on a tour bus? When I say tour bus, I don't mean a cargo van. I mean more like a home on wheels. So, yes, it has outlets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexKenivel Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 To each his own. To me it just sounds like a first world problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 To each his own. To me it just sounds like a first world problem Absolutely. But I can afford to not live on a diet of flies and worms. Therefore, I don't need to eat like they do in the Nimook province. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joel_brown Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Has anyone tried running Line6 Edit on the Microsoft Surface tablet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexKenivel Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Has anyone tried running Line6 Edit on the Microsoft Surface tablet ? Yes: http://line6.com/support/topic/11272-portable-editing-options-hd500/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil6_7 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I have a cheap windows 10 tablet that I find usable but I wouldn't say it's a perfect as the edit program isn't designed for a small touchscreen. http://line6.com/support/topic/17668-pod-hd-500x-edit-and-windows-10-tablet/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianrock2020 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I should learn to use the onboard knobs better. I doubt I'd use a tablet at a show even it would work. At rehearsal I've considered taking a laptop ( that I already own ) because the POD is on the floor ( not much into getting down on all fours) and in Edit I can click on channel volume, type 70, hit enter and boom, done. Same for most other settings.Biggest reason for having something at rehearsal would be when you can't really check your tones in the PA beforehand. I think I read that the Helix can be managed wirelessly from a tablet. At $1,500 I'd be surprised if it didn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunedinDragon Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I think I read that the Helix can be managed wirelessly from a tablet. At $1,500 I'd be surprised if it didn't. Unless something has changed recently, I don't think the edit program is even out yet for the Helix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncann Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Unless something has changed recently, I don't think the edit program is even out yet for the Helix. Helix's edit program just recently came out. It needs work, it's a beta, but much better than editing on the device. You could indirectly control Helix, or the HD for that matter, from a tablet by setting up a remote desktop connection. http://line6.com/support/topic/19535-control-helix-app-from-ipad-or-android-tablet/ Don't know how well this would work for HD Edit, as it's not in the least designed for a touch interface, but I see no reason why it wouldn't technically work. Helix's edit program has a bunch of sliders that would actually work well for a touch interface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianrock2020 Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MGoOf3YynqY&feature=youtu.be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indianrock2020 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 The MIDI controller in that video looked interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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