TravisaurusRex Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Sorry for the noob question but how do I use my HD500X for effects only with the DT25 amp models? I just can't seem to get the POD to sound as nice and dynamic as the actual amp. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seldon1 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Actually it's a great question. I have been using this set up for between 100-120 shows a year for 3 years now and I love it! It's very interesting to me though that nothing sounds as good to me as going from guitar straight into the amp. However, I use the hd500x pre-amps with no cab simulation plus a handful of effects and it sounds awesome. Not as awesome as straight into the amp, but very close. I have to cover 50+ different artists from different eras and this combination is my ticket. The hd500x with a line 6 link can change the voicings on the dt25. That, in my opinion, is the whole point. I have a patch for every song, and I just go through the set list. From marshall jt45 to fender twin reverb to vox ect. All with the tap of my foot. With that being said, you can disable the amp (set to none) feature in the signal chain of the hd500x and just use effects. Probably best to not use the line 6 link but use 1/4" out into the amp, or maybe even effects loop send return. Everybody has their own individual way of making it work. Best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisaurusRex Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 I never tried using the effects loop. I'll give that a whirl, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schuvwj Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 I have figured out how to set my Line 6 Spider V-240 to "no amp and no cab" kind like a flat response type power amp/speaker but on the HD500X the best I have found is a "no cab". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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