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Sweet! Really looking forward to your review/videos. Enjoy!
 
Happy new pedal/MFX day!
Looks like we won't be seeing Robert for a bit.
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So most of the factory presets are fairly useless. No problem. Go dig around the Custom Tone section and you'll find some great patches uploaded by HD500 users. Currently, there are just over 415 uploaded.
http://line6.com/customtone/browse/podhd500/

I've downloaded several, keeping the one's that suited me and modifying a few.
Here are some I'm enjoying:

"the wall solo" http://line6.com/customtone/tone/208150/ (I use it quite a bit)

These Eric John based patches are very tasty...
"EJ Clean" http://line6.com/customtone/tone/208493/

"EJ Crunch" http://line6.com/customtone/tone/208494/

"EJ Lead" http://line6.com/customtone/tone/208495/

"Jazz Lead" http://line6.com/customtone/tone/208511/ warm and smooth

"Bold as Jimi" http://line6.com/customtone/tone/208593/

"How Soon Is Now?" -nice Johnny Marr http://line6.com/customtone/tone/208764/

"Floyd-gasm" -This is a really cool patch that gets better when you play around with the expression pedal. http://line6.com/customtone/tone/208606/
"Heel down gives you a massive pad sound - heel up and you're soaring above it. Heel down loves chords played on 2nd position of a Strat - heel up is pure lead bliss in position 4. Hours of fun once you've mastered the timing of it. Great in STEREO"
 
Great playing, great clip. From all models I have heard so far the JTM45 sounds best.

The signal though seems wet. What effects are on? I'd love to hear a totally dry HD500 JTM45.
 
Man that sounds good! I got a Vox Tonelab last year I really like but it doesn't sound this good. Out of cash now but the next time I have some spending money, I may sell the Vox and upgrade to the Line 6.
 
Beerman said:
Man that sounds good! I got a Vox Tonelab last year I really like but it doesn't sound this good. Out of cash now but the next time I have some spending money, I may sell the Vox and upgrade to the Line 6.
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Robert has the uncanny ability to make gear sound better in his hands.

I've had my HD500 for a few months and I can't make it sound this good... Mine must be defective!!! (it can't be me)

 
Jimi75 said:
Great playing, great clip. From all models I have heard so far the JTM45 sounds best.

The signal though seems wet. What effects are on? I'd love to hear a totally dry HD500 JTM45.
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I just added delay and an overdrive pedal. I am going to be working on a few demos of this unit. Any requests on what to showcase?

I could for sure demo each amp model without any effects at all, if that would please ya.
 
Robert said:
I could for sure demo each amp model without any effects at all, if that would please ya.
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I think that would probably be the most interesting demo for me.
 
Wow.

That should be part of the Line 6 website for demos of this product.

Amazing sounding, simply amazing!

Just when you thought modellers have reached a technological ceiling, someone comes out with something better.

Way cool, Robert, and congrats!
 
A good demo would be using 1 then adding a 2nd, different amp model in parallel. That is one of the cool things about the 500. Some of our favorite guitarists like to run dual amps.
 
Wow! Looks great, sounds great! Merry Christmas :) :dance

You must seriously be forever reading user manuals the amount of complex musical gear that passes through your hands Robert :)
 
Are the controls somewhat intuitive like the Line3 M series? Looks like a really cool unit? I understand from Spud that this thing combines the stompbox models in the M series with the recording interface of the Toneport UX's and amp sims. Am I getting that right? If so, and the interface is intuitive, that seems like a really cool tool.
 
Eric said:
I think that would probably be the most interesting demo for me.
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That would be the definitive demo for a lot of players out there. We get to hear the dry signal, the real thing so to say played by a decent player like Robert. This would be the perfect feature!
 
Tig said:
A good demo would be using 1 then adding a 2nd, different amp model in parallel. That is one of the cool things about the 500. Some of our favorite guitarists like to run dual amps.
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Remember the Line6 Duo Flextone? No one bought it, although this amp was able to mix two amps. It was iscontinued pretty soon and I never managed to get one.
 
Nice guitar hero sounds, but can it make real-like crunchy rock guitar sounds, aside from the usual FX-laden and saturated, thick wail? Those are always what seem to be nigh impossible for modelers. Amplitube is surprisingly good at it though.
 
To say the least I am Old school when it comes to guitars and amps. I only recently bought a couple of amps that I would class as modelling amps.
So maybe someone can point me to a Pod 1A6 that I can learn how these things work. Basically I have no clue what you plug this thing into. I looks like you can use a multitude electronic components.
So lets say I have a fairly large complement of amps and pedals, I bring this home and plop it down in my music room. Now what?
Also I forgot to mention.
Robert when are you going to blow out the back wall of your newly renovated Studio to make room for all the equipment you have now.
Your place must look like a "Storage Wars" locker now. LOL
 
ZMAN said:
To say the least I am Old school when it comes to guitars and amps. I only recently bought a couple of amps that I would class as modelling amps.
So maybe someone can point me to a Pod 1A6 that I can learn how these things work. Basically I have no clue what you plug this thing into. I looks like you can use a multitude electronic components.
So lets say I have a fairly large complement of amps and pedals, I bring this home and plop it down in my music room. Now what?
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Hi ZMAN,

How best to amplify these is an ongoing debate, but essentially, with the Pod HD500, there are a number of ways to hook it up. You can turn speaker simulation and even power-stage simulation off if you want, which would allow you to hook it up a number of different ways.

For the simple answer, I'd either plug this into your computer for recording, plug it into the effects return of a solid-state amp, plug it directly into a PA, plug your headphones into it, or plug it into some sort of active monitor, like studio monitors or a floor wedge.

The idea is that what is coming out of the Pod is the exact tone you want to hear, so most people don't want an amp to color that tone. -- it would be analogous to micing a tube amp and running that through another tube amp. The tone of the first amp would be muddied by the second amp, if that makes sense.

If this just confused the issue further, feel free to ignore this whole thing. I'm not sure if I'm being very clear.
 
Actually Eric you are right on. I have thought that was the answer but never took the time to really find out. I guess the manufacturers think you have already done your homework and know what your are looking for.
So far I have not found any of the many vids that have convinced me that this sounds like the actual amp that it is supposed to model.
So basically you buy this and do away with a room full of vintage amps.
Sorry but I have played through vintage amps. Sorry Line 6 but not convincing.
 
Twiddle Zman. Twiddle knobs and you'll find that magic. Those units are really capable and not everyone nails it out of the starting gate. It takes a bit of time. That's when the rewards start coming in. Check out just about any Lincoln Brewster songs and for the most part that is all Line 6 and not amps. He's good at twiddling.

Starts at 4:00
 
ZMAN said:
Actually Eric you are right on. I have thought that was the answer but never took the time to really find out. I guess the manufacturers think you have already done your homework and know what your are looking for.
So far I have not found any of the many vids that have convinced me that this sounds like the actual amp that it is supposed to model.
So basically you buy this and do away with a room full of vintage amps.
Sorry but I have played through vintage amps. Sorry Line 6 but not convincing.
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Well, I don't think you have to get it and throw away your amps, but if you can tweak to find a tone that works for you, it can save you a lot of time, money, and work. It's a balance.

I personally like the idea of modeling a lot and find it to be really powerful, but I tend to like plug-in-and-play types of devices, so I can sometimes get frustrated with all of the customization needed.

As far as homework goes, to me it's really no different than knowing which vintage amp you want -- it takes knowledge and experience.

The other electric guitarist at my church just got a Pod HD400, so I'm looking forward to borrowing it and seeing how it does. The discovery is part of the fun, and as Spud mentioned, there's no denying that some pretty kickin' tones can be had from the digital modeling, even including the previous generation of modelers.
 
I like to jam along with backing tracks. I can change my tone and style to match a Beatles song, then Pink Floyd, ZZ Top, on to some jazz, and blues, all by tapping a switch to corresponding stored patches.

I'm living proof...
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I understand what you guys are saying, and it get the idea of a pod, or modeller. I just don't understand what you use to get the sound.
Does everyone have to buy a PA system?. Or do most of you run them through a clean amp. I can see where a pro might use this, but they are well within the budgets of most home users. I have a really large set of computer speakers but I can't see playing through them.
I guess what I am asking is what set up do you guys use. EG pod, amplification, speakers.
Guys that gig, as well as guys that have them for home use. What cords do you use as well.
I have to learn somehow.
 
I have never played a modeler that felt and sounded like a real amp to me - while playing, that is. But for recording, hell, I can't justify recording a real Amphno more. Amplitube does such a good job...essentiallit its a pod but just software. Pods are pretty good too.

I think the difference ks that of an oldskool drag race car and a modern 4x4 japanese sporter. You might actually get to 60mph much quicker with the sport and its 4cyl turbo...but it doesn't give you the rush of a V8 roaring and breathing fire...yet to someone watching it on the telly...they just care who comes first.

As for connections...just plug in your comluter sleakers and rock out...will work fine. Or put it in front of yer home stereo like it was a cd player. On gig just run an xlr from it to soundman.
 
Quit playing with amps live about 2 yrs ago, I ain't looking back.
GSP 1101 into the PA stereo, I get all I need in my monitor ,the FOH is clean sounding and my back is Happy!

I have MP-1s Voodu Valves, 2112 and cabs out the ying yang collecting dust.
I agree that I miss the dynamics of a cabinet blowing my knees away,I have 2 4x12s that I love, but modeling is a great tool if you know and understand EQing. You can really get some useable sounds out of most modelers the key is as Spud said TWEAK IT!
 
BigJD said:
I agree that I miss the dynamics of a cabinet blowing my knees away,I have 2 4x12s that I love, but modeling is a great tool if you know and understand EQing. You can really get some useable sounds out of most modelers the key is as Spud said TWEAK IT!
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Hey so I for one don't really understand EQing. What's the best way to learn? Is there an online resource you'd recommend, or should I just hang out with sound guys or what?
 
ZMAN said:
I understand what you guys are saying, and it get the idea of a pod, or modeller. I just don't understand what you use to get the sound.
Does everyone have to buy a PA system?. Or do most of you run them through a clean amp. I can see where a pro might use this, but they are well within the budgets of most home users. I have a really large set of computer speakers but I can't see playing through them.
I guess what I am asking is what set up do you guys use. EG pod, amplification, speakers.
Guys that gig, as well as guys that have them for home use. What cords do you use as well.
I have to learn somehow.
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If playing at church, I'll throw it direct to the FOH and use a Samson S-Monitor to monitor myself.

If playing at home and I don't want to use headphones, I have one of these that works pretty well. I'm sure it's not super high-quality, but it does the trick.

Otherwise, you could either plug into your computer speakers or even your home stereo.
 

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