HD300 Delay when switching presets

[vladlondon]

I experience a very notieable delay when I switch between patches on my HD300. i was able to record one by passing a 440Hz tone through HD300 (file attached) - the delay seems to be about 65ms (1/32 note at 120 bpm). This is unacceptable for live use for me. Can someone comment if it's possible to get rid of this delay?

 

Sample: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6142416/F1%20to%20solo%2065ms.mp3

[silverhead]

It is not possible to completely eliminate the delay. There is an inevitable delay while the Hd300 reloads it's working memory with the definition of the stored preset. This requires some time. If you've measured it at 65ms for your device, then I presume that's just what it is.

 

If that's unacceptable as is, you might try adjusting your playing so that this delay is not noticeable. For instance, it might be possible to briefly pause your playing, or mute the strings, while you change.

[vladlondon]

Guys, is a pause as long as a 1/32 note really ok for you?

 

I'm surprised. Especially when most other processors don't have a noticeable delay.

 

If 65ms is considered acceptable I guess I'll have to return the HD300 and switch to some other processor brand. Will hate to, but if I don't have any other choice, that seems like the only way out.

[silverhead]

I've heard of other measurements more in the 40-50ms range. That's less than yours (for some reason I don't understand), but still noticeable if one switches presets in mid-strum.