I thought that was one of the HD500's sells...I'm sure if they do two amp together, it will suck CPU usage. Thats one of the differneces with the Axe FX Ultra and Standard versions. The Standard will do 75% cpu of the Ultra. So the guys that use dual amps in their patch, 90% of the time, that will require between 65%-93% cpu....if that makes sense

The HD500 does dual signal paths (i.e. dual amps). Yes, it does take more DSP power to do this. Since I double track rhythm guitars in my studio, I simply use one patch with one amp for one track and another patch with a different amp/cab for the other track. For those wanting to run dual amps live, DSP usage may be a limiting factor if using a lot of the internal effects as well.

can you use a pod hd sound and 11R at the same time and pan them both wide?

Live or in a studio?

I don't see why this could not be done. I could be wrong, and I believe the HD500 has the ability to send an effected signal somewhere while also sending a dry, DI signal via the SPDIF out.

Well.. you could do what crhfish did and get a Lexicon MX300 or something and then have the FX you want while saving your CPU in the HD500 for duel amps etc.

Also... has anyone tried out Guitar Rig 4 and Amplitube 3 and A/B them with the Eleven R? If so, did the GR4 & A3 suck in comparison or what?

I've been waiting on updates on comparisons????? any?????? think everyone has seen enough by now

Dumped my HD500 and got the AxeFx to compliment my 11R. I had to fight with the HD too much to get sounds I was after. So there will be no comparisons from me.

Judge, your not the first i heard that from. I'm either going to buy a 11R again or just pick up something cheap to record with, like an apogee one or something. I want 3 things if at all possible and cheap but good.
1) Headphone jack
2) Interface for recording
3) cd input to learn songs - i saw this on the HD500 and thought it was cool

really didn't want to have to spend $650 for another 11R unless it gets closer to the sounds i get from my Axe fx with the new update. Just my opinion, as well all know tone is subjective. I was considering a Fast track Pro, seeing that would take care of 1&2 for like $130 used. But i hear the drivers are messed up. Then i considered a Apogee 1. I use a recent Mac and currently i have access to Reaper. Guess i won;t know till the update and people have chimed in. Any other help would be appreciated. Thanks pete