This is what we are waiting forYou can get the latest firmware update V1.4 here: http://line6.com/software/
You find this link on the new L6 website in the right upper corner <Support/Softwaredownloads>.
http://line6.com/news/general/1200
Coming soon! The free v2.0 firmware update dramatically expands the sonic palette of all POD® HD multi-effect processors, and enhances integration with the James Tyler® Variax® and DT25 or DT50 guitar amplifier dream rig.
For all POD HD multi-effects, the update includes two brand-new HD guitar models, the worlds first HD bass model (with eight incredible mic model choices!) and a new vintage-voiced mic preamp model:
Flip Top HD Bass Amp Model. Introducing the worlds very first HD bass amp model based on* the immortal Ampeg® B-15NF Portaflex®, one of the most popular studio bass amps of all time. The modeled cab features the original 15-inch speaker perfect for laying down some serious thump.
Eight New Mic Choices for the HD Bass Amp Model. Get your ideal bass tone from the new Flip Top HD bass model with eight mic choices based on*
Shure® SM57
Sennheiser® 421
AKG® D12
AKG® D112
EV® RE20
Shure® SM7B
Heil® PR40
Neumann® U47
Plexi Lead NRM and Plexi Lead BRT HD Guitar Amp Models. Stunning new HD guitar amp models based on* the Normal and Bright inputs of the legendary Marshall® Plexi 1959 Super Lead 100-watt head. Plug into the classic cascading crunch of this historic English head!
Vintage HD Mic Preamp Model. A vintage-voiced tube mic preamp based on* the Requisite® Y7. Place this model at any point in the signal chain to give incredible warmth to vocal sounds and guitar and bass tones. Its controls include:
Gain
HPF (High Pass Filter)
LPF (Low Pass Filter)
Phase
Output
The update also includes a variety of new features and enhancements that make a POD HD500 or POD HD Pro, James Tyler Variax, and DT25 or DT50 guitar amplifier dream rig even more powerful and easy to use. The result is complete analog and digital reconfiguration of guitar models, effects, HD amplifier models and analog tube topology with the press of a single footswitch.
Variax Knobs as Controllers. Variax Tone and Volume knobs can act like expression pedals, controlling different aspects of your tone such as delay time, amp drive or anything else you want. Controllers are capable of driving up to 50+ POD HD parameters simultaneously, making it possible to morph between sounds with a single guitar knob.
Variax Toggle Switch Behavior (Local Control). To provide smooth, intuitive transitions between the modeled and magnetic pickups, you can choose whether the Volume, Tone and Pickup Selector switch will control both the model and magnetic pickups simultaneously, or lock the model and only affect the magnetic pickups. For example, when switching between acoustic and electric tones, you can lock the acoustic model controls so that tweaking knobs and switching pickups when playing the electric sound wont affect the sound of the acoustic when you switch back.
Variax Control Mode (Global/Preset). Choose whether you want to assign Variax guitar models and Local Control settings globally, or on a per-preset basis. Alternately, you can get complete manual control by choosing not to control Variax settings with POD presets.
New Input Selections. The new input selections Variax and Variax Mags allow you to assign any configuration of magnetic pickups and Variax models per POD HD preset. The new Variax input selection also recalls whether you were using mags or models per preset, allowing you to pick up exactly where you left off no need for manual selection or input changes.
POD HD/Variax Custom Tuning Creation. Now you can create custom Variax tunings for any or all of your POD HD presets. Save and recall them per preset and get up to 512 unique custom guitar tunings with instant footswitch control.
Aren't you guys happy with what the hd500 has already? Or do you always need the better and new? Good things come to those who wait....
I just REEEEEALLY hope the v2.0 paves the way for a global EQ. I need that on a near daily basis. The Plexi model will be nice.
Perhaps the delay is due to the squeal bug and the imperative to fix it. They can't let that one go.
Must... Be... Patient...
I think the big problem is that they have a notice up on the HD500's page about the 2.0 update bit it's not available for download....
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And every update has been worth waiting for.