F. Footswitches/controls/Midi

Allow footswitches to toggle effects between two sets of parameters, not just on/off. Similarly, allow footswitches to always turn effects on or off, independent of their current state, rather than just toggling them.

In addition to the expression pedal(s), include adjustable LFO's (frequency and waveform) that can be assigned to control parameters. For example, one could use this for auto-wah.

When assigning the expression pedal to a parameter, give us the choice for the pedal to follow a linear or logarithmic path. For instance, in logarithmic mode, if the pedal goes 0%, 25%, 75%, 100%, the actual values sent would be something like 0%, 50%, 75%, 87.5%, 100%. Thus, when controlling volume, the change would sound more like a linear movement, rather than the exponential movement it currently sounds like. If anything else, change the volume pedal effect to follow such a path. The current effect does not sound like a real volume pedal.

Allow the Pod to respond correctly to on/off Midi CC messages, rather than just toggling the specified effect.

More control over the footswitch "modes". For instance, I wouldn't mind an all-patch-switch mode, where all 8 footswitches change patches, FS1-4 access patches 2A-2D while FS5-8 access patches 1A-1D for instance. Also, allow the bank up/down switches to be used for next/previous patch, which would be really helpful in pedalboard mode, so you don't have to hit two switches to change patch.

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G. Effects

Spend some more time on the Screamer. It's not very accurate, and it's one of the most commonly used effects in the Pod.

There have been complaints about the mod effects, particularly the flanger, but also the chorus. While I don't think they're horrible, they do leave room for improvement. It would also be nice to have a basic mono chorus. The analog chorus can screw with the L/R balance - even if accurate, it's annoying not to have another option.

Add a mix parameter to the 80A and AC Flangers. I currently have to place my amp block before the mixer, and only place the Flanger in Channel B so that I can use the mixer levels to simulate a mix parameter. I don't care if it's not authentic. The Bass/Treble knobs on the Screamer aren't authentic either, but I'm glad they're there.

Allow daily trails through patch switches where enough DSP is available.

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H. Dsp Saving Features

Have stripped down versions of effects, so DSP is not consumed for features that aren't often used. For example, have a Parametric EQ without the "lows" or "highs" shelves and have a delay without tone controls.

Have lower quality versions of effects, such as a reverb that uses the same DSP as most effects.

Separate the amp and cab blocks, so you can route 1 amp to 2 cabs or 2 amps to 1 cab - this should use up much less DSP.

If it will use less DSP, make mono versions of the stereo effects. This could particularly help with the Reverbs.

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