Version 2.31 - Is That It?

[Rewolf48]

 

 

POD HD500 Flash Memory v2.31 is a FREE firmware update for all POD HD500 users. 

 

This release addresses an issue with audio feedback that could potentially occur when changing patches with a specific combination of settings. It is strongly recommended that all users install this update as soon as possible.  

 

Although there should be no sonic impact to existing patches as a result of this update, it is recommended that you connect to the POD HD500 Edit application and back up any patches you may wish to keep as a precaution.

 

I haven't tried it yet (at work).

 

I am sure that avoiding uncontrolled feedback is a very important issue even if it has never happened to me, but I can't help feeling a little disappointed that in the 5 months since the last firmware update that we haven't at least got a fix that would allow Workbench HD to talk to a JTV through an HD500.

 

Unless there are other things fixed and they just didn't make it into the release notes - anybody tried it yet?

[DeanDinosaur]

I'm actually very pleasantly surprised that this update came specifically addressing the feedback issue. It reminds me why I originally started using line 6 products. This update is a direct response to a thread that was started in this forum by those who had this problem. To come up with a solution in this short period is very good considering the issue started in the beginning of January. Here's the link to the thread:

http://line6.com/support/topic/4837-dammit-same-thing-happened-to-me/

[Charlie_Watt]

I guess the 500x did not have the problem since this update is only for the 500.

[cruisinon2]

I guess the 500x did not have the problem since this update is only for the 500.

 

Nope. My 500x did it once...fortunately hasn't happened since. Guess I'm SOL on a fix...

[Charlie_Watt]

I checked yesterday and there is no new FW release for the 500x listed in the downloads.

[cruisinon2]

I checked yesterday and there is no new FW release for the 500x listed in the downloads.

 

Baby steps...

[gunpointmetal]

So they fixed an issue that they "fixed" once before? That's why I gather from the thread regarding the issue..

 

 

FIX THE F*#KING EQS!

[stumblinman]

I appreciate the response by Line 6. It took 4 months to exact a fix, which happens to be the second attempt. The first was done over a year ago and seems to have cut down on the problem. I hope this one cures it.

 

That said, I do believe we have more in store for the Pod HD series. If they haven't announced "no further updates" then I will continue to hope.

 

Thanks again for fixing what can be a painful and equipment-damaging bug.

[phil_m]

I appreciate the response by Line 6. It took 4 months to exact a fix, which happens to be the second attempt. The first was done over a year ago and seems to have cut down on the problem. I hope this one cures it.

 

I think the first one fixed it, too. It seems like the problem was reintroduced in the last update. I imagine it's possible that few lines of code from before the original fix found their way back into the newer firmware.

[stumblinman]

That's quite possible. Coders are lazy and always try to find the quickest cut/paste method to program. Speaking from experience, so don't flame me lol.

 

That's probably why they were able to fix it so fast. They already had the code.

 

I think the first one fixed it, too. It seems like the problem was reintroduced in the last update. I imagine it's possible that few lines of code from before the original fix found their way back into the newer firmware.