dm7rjf1 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Is there a way to download a single amp model from one of the HD amp model packs without purchasing the entire pack? I am trying to create a specific tone and I want to try the Vox AC30 Normal Channel amp model as I suspect (if it's well modelled) that it will do the job. I don't really want to spend £40-£50 on the vintage model pack in case it doesn't fit the bill and particularly as I am unlikely to ever use the other amp models. However if I had to spend £10 for example on a single amp model then this would be much more appealing. Second question - Given that it's now 2018 and Line 6 appears to have moved on to the Helix, should Line 6 consider making the HD amp model packs for the Pod HD range freely available? R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceatl Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 No...and well, the higher resolution models are in the Helix already...So I guess that makes them available in another way, but not freely... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codamedia Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I own the Vintage pack in question... and as a VOX AC30 owner/player for decades I can say that the AC30 Normal Channel in the Vintage pack is excellent. Just like on the real deal, I reach for the normal channel before the top boost model. If you are concerned about not getting usage from the other amps.... well, we are all a little different but I have found some other gems in that pack. The acoustic amp is very nice if you play any acoustic instruments through the HD. I play acoustic, dobro, mandolin and banjo - and use the acoustic amp on all of them. The Pete Anderson Deluxe is the reason I initially bought the pack. It is a hot rodded, beefed up BF Deluxe Reverb.... absolutely incredible. Now the down side.... I could be wrong about this, but I don't think any of these models are full blown HD models... I think they are older models (POD 2, XT, X3) re-packaged for HD compatibility. That doesn't stop me from recommending it... I'm just pointing it out. 2 hours ago, dm7rjf1 said: Second question - Given that it's now 2018 and Line 6 appears to have moved on to the Helix, should Line 6 consider making the HD amp model packs for the Pod HD range freely available? HD500x is still available in the stores... it's a great "lower cost" option to the Helix and IMO, still a viable product. I can't see L6 giving away the packs any time soon... but I would like to be wrong about that :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianoguyy Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Knowing what we know about the manufacturing contract... can we really call it a lower cost option, or should we call it a unit we are getting at an extreme discount? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm7rjf1 Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 30 minutes ago, codamedia said: I own the Vintage pack in question... and as a VOX AC30 owner/player for decades I can say that the AC30 Normal Channel in the Vintage pack is excellent. Just like on the real deal, I reach for the normal channel before the top boost model. If you are concerned about not getting usage from the other amps.... well, we are all a little different but I have found some other gems in that pack. The acoustic amp is very nice if you play any acoustic instruments through the HD. I play acoustic, dobro, mandolin and banjo - and use the acoustic amp on all of them. The Pete Anderson Deluxe is the reason I initially bought the pack. It is a hot rodded, beefed up BF Deluxe Reverb.... absolutely incredible. Now the down side.... I could be wrong about this, but I don't think any of these models are full blown HD models... I think they are older models (POD 2, XT, X3) re-packaged for HD compatibility. That doesn't stop me from recommending it... I'm just pointing it out. HD500x is still available in the stores... it's a great "lower cost" option to the Helix and IMO, still a viable product. I can't see L6 giving away the packs any time soon... but I would like to be wrong about that :) Thanks. If it really is that good then I may still consider it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codamedia Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 32 minutes ago, dm7rjf1 said: Thanks. If it really is that good then I may still consider it. Do you have access to an older POD (XT or X3)? A friend, or at a local music store? If so, give the VOX Normal Channel a try... it should be the same model, with just a slight variance caused by the global differences between an HD and older POD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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