At first, i purchased the line 6 pod hd 300 because i didnt see the value of the hd 500. Ive just bought a used pod hd desktop bean but its yet to be delivered. Line 6 pod hd edit 2 overview and supported file types. Helix family 731 hx effects 522 hx stomp 587 pod go 34 creator. Commonly, this programs installer has the following filename. Comparison between the line 6 pod x3 and hd series. This tutorial demonstrates how to download and install line 6 monkey, line 6s intelligent updater software and utility tool. How to get john mayer style clean tones from a line 6 pod hd 500. Presets arent all great and some combinations of effects can take you to the dsp limit. Line 6 pod hd x series multi effects pedals pod hd500 is a usb port which enables connection to a computer, both for recording and playback purposes, as well as for managing the pod by using the pod hd edit software, which is downloadable. Line 6 pod hd500x guitar pedal the line 6 pod hd500x delivers more power to inspire your creativity.
You can go as big or as small as you want, with rackmounted units like the line 6 pod hd pro x on one end and the small, jam sessionready pocket pod multi effects processor on the other. Whether you prefer to play through a traditional ampandpedal setup, or go direct onstage or in the studio, hx stomp is at once a. Start up the monkey and it will tell you exactly what line 6 software is installed in your computer and what firmware is installed in your line 6 hardware product. By renaming them you can still use your old presets. Line 6 has updated its flagship floorbased pod hd 500 modeller, beefing up the dsp power and adding more professional build quality to an already successful unit. Line 6 monkey is an intelligent updater for your line 6 hardware or software product and is available as a free. I definitely think the hd 500 is worth the extra cash, even for a hobbyist such as myself. Just plug in your line 6 product via usb to a computer with a live internet connection. Hi, i was going to use my pod hd500x through an active speaker for home use only. View online or download line 6 pod hd500x advanced manual, edit pilots manual, pilots manual, quick start manual. Premium guitar tone plugin features vintage and modern amps, cabs, classic stompboxes, colorful preamps, and more. It is available as a free download from the line 6 website. This free software is an intellectual property of line 6. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at.
Open quick view dialog for line 6 hx stomp multieffects processor pedal. Adding additional processing power to the best selling pod hd500 multieffects floorboard, the line 6 pod hd500x provides an even more indepth hd sound with enhanced nuances that really push the sound character to a whole new level. On the downloads page it shows all of the other products and their edit software except hd500x. Line 6 pod hd500x guitar multieffects processor musicians. Warning, the file format for presets has changed from. There are extra controls on the looper, and extra record time. Professionalgrade, backlit footswitches provide total control and are highly visible in any environment. Following on from the bestselling pod hd500 guitar effects processor, line 6 present the pod hd500x. If you obtained the pod hd500 edit installer by running line 6 monkey see updating with line 6 monkey on page 41, then youll see the following initial screen. Line 6 pod hd500 edit software 15 the free patch editorlibrarian for mac and windows computers. Using pod hd500 edit and a usb connection you can easily create, audition, customize, backuprestore and save an unlimited number of tone presets for your device.
Here are a few pointers before you install the software. Line 6 pod hd500 guitar multieffects processor guitar. In this chapter, well present an overview of the main screens and features to. But is the pod hd500x promising more than it can offer. Pod hd500 sound samples by line 6 free listening on. As of this time, theyve launched the spider iv, which has also been the bestselling 15, 30, 75, and 120 watt. This guide contains indepth details of the pod hd500 features and functionality. Line 6 pod hd500x guitar multieffects pedal zzounds. Part of the popular pod series, the pod hd500 is a floor unit with 27 amp models and over 100 effects. Line 6 clearly went the extra mile to make this pod quickly adaptable to modern studio needs.
Our software library provides a free download of line 6 monkey 1. Line 6 pod hd500x software the line 6 pod hd500x software is developing at a frantic pace. A usb port enables connection to a computer both for recording and playback, and for managing the pod using the free pod hd edit software, which is downloadable from line 6s web site. Masses of footswitches, the entire mclass of stombox effects, improved amp modeling and a huge 48second onboard looper. The spider iii sold over 12,700 units in 2011, the 15watt spider iv amp was the bestselling guitar amplifier in america. Please be sure to also read through your pod hd500 pilots guide for basic info on pod hd500 and this guide will take it from there. Pod hd edit allows you to easily organize, edit, and create presets for amp, preamp, and fx model parameters. This firmware update provides five new hd ampsbringing the total hd amp count to 30as well as revolutionary performance options. Apart from left and right 14 outputs, there are connections for line 6s fbv line of foot controllers, an xlr input, a usb 2. With even more processing power, pod hd500x enables musicians to create more intricate sounds and signal chains than ever before. Does it really take things much further than the older model. Dsp chips have evolved considerably since the original line 6 pod was launched, and the extra power available for the new pod hd500 has provided the opportunity for the designers at line 6 to refresh their range line 6 say theres up to 10 times more computing power in the top of the range new.
Line 6 pod hd500x guitar multieffects processor bajaao. Soundcloud pod hd500 sound samples by line 6 published on 20110216t00. For guitarists and bassists who want professionalgrade hx modeling technology in an ultracompact pedal, the hx stomp guitar processor offers more than 300 helix amps, cabs, and effects in a stompboxsized design that fits easily in the pocket of a gig bag. From the launch of the original pod to the companys industrychanging line of spider amplifiers, not to mention their flagship helix processors, line 6 has been putting great guitar tone. In an issue where we also feature a variax 69 guitar and line 6s groundbreaking stagesource pa, tom quayle gives his verdict on the fx section. Choose from over 200 amps and effects including 50 hd models. From the launch of the original pod to the companys industrychanging line of spider amplifiers, not to mention their flagship helix processors, line 6 has been putting great guitar tone at guitarists fingers faster and easier than ever before. Line 6 produces a number of guitar amplifiers combos and heads, all featuring amplifier modeling software. Pod hd500 sound samples by line 6 free listening on soundcloud. Stream pod hd500 sound samples, a playlist by line 6 from desktop or your mobile device. I found the x3 easier to navigate, but the hd software totally mitigates that. Line 6 pod hd edit is an application that is used with the pod hd guitar amplifier modeler to edit guitar effect presets.
Installing pod hd drivers with line 6 monkey youtube. Go to link, pick a sound and click install get sum. If you downloaded the pod hd500 edit installer from the line 6 software downloads site, then youll need to doubleclick on the. The pod hd 500 is the flagship effects pedal from line 6. This free firmware update for helix and hx hardware processors introduces a new amp model, two new cab models, six new effects models, output and gain reduction meters, signal presentclip meters, and more. New versions of the software should be released several times a quarter and even several times a month. Fact is, you can actually get more going on in the x3, but the quality of every amp model and every effect is far better, imho.
Line 6 guitar multieffects pedals for sale in stock ebay. The file size of the latest downloadable installation package is 4. I dont know what i was doing before that i couldnt see it. In my opinion the hd is superior in terms of feel and response when you play, however not necessarily in terms of recorded sound. The pod hd500x is the ultimate tone palette, whether you want to recreate classics or go somewhere new with the ability to recall up to 512 totally different rigswith changes to preamp type, power amp configuration, guitar type, polyphonic alttuning, effects chain and more. The original pod hd500 was line 6s flagship unit thanks to its impressive high definition modelling technology. Use a modern workflow to easily edit your tone on a smartphone or tablet via the firehawk remote app, and have just the right connections to play any venue. Oct 16, 20 the original pod hd500 was line 6s flagship unit thanks to its impressive high definition modelling technology. This free firmware update for helix and hx hardware processors introduces a new amp model, two new cab models, six new effects models. Unfollow line 6 pod hd500 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. All of these instruments, effects and accessories are just a sampling of the impressive selection from line 6. Line 6s own driver software also allows for latency. The unit also includes a new protocol called l6 link that allows compatible products to share information.
No brand is as synonymous with innovative guitar technology as line 6. Hd500x edit is definitely available for windows 10, though. Tweaking the internal processing of the pedal has a learning curve if you havent used a line 6 pedal before. Line 6 custom carry bag for hd500x, firehawk fx, fbv3, and amplifi fx100 custom carrying bag for pod hd500 amp modelereffects pedal, with zippered. Bajaao is the aurthorized and official distributors of line 6. Sep 20, 2011 apart from left and right 14 outputs, there are connections for line 6s fbv line of foot controllers, an xlr input, a usb 2. Wellmodeled amps, over 100 mseries effects, parallel signal routing, 12 footswitches and included expression pedal, free reign over signal chain order, improved footswitches and increased dsp power. This video shows how to install drivers for your pod hd device onto your computer system. Customer support line6 really takes care of you, there are regular updates to the software as well as the firmware that keeps getting better and better pod hd 500 edit software the interface in this software is very simple to understand and makes it really easy to build a signal chain of effects and amps to get your sound. I have blind tested another musician with the same song using xtx3 tones, hd tones and gt100 tones and that person clearly preferred xtx3. Connect to your computer via usb for multichannel, studioquality recording with your favorite daw softwareor tap into pod hd edit, the free editorlibrarian software that makes it easy to tweak and organize all your tones. Line 6 helix limitededition lightning blue multieffects guitar pedal. So ive been using my pod hd 500 for 2 years now and ive pretty much always used patches without adding amps on the pod just messed around with effects and used my actual amp fender superchamp x2 for the treble and bass and it always sounded great.
After thinking about it, i decided to pick up the hd 500 and compare the two pedals. Select hd amps and effects from the largest collection of amps and effects in the line 6 family. You just have to make sure when you go to open patch on the software you choose any file not all pod hd 500 files. Getting started is as easy as plugging in a guitar and headphones to start picking away at a preset amp model. How to get john mayer style clean tones from a line 6 pod hd. Preparing to install 11 preparing to install this guide will walk you through the installation process for line 6 pod hd400 edit, the free preset editorlibrarian application for line 6 pod hd 400 devices, for mac or windows. I have searched everywhere, including through all the forums, looking for a link or for someone to have said something. Sounds like an incredible device i was once the pod 2.
I have been looking at a jbl 305p mk ii and was hoping that this would bring the unit to life, as i struggled to dial in a good tone and have just not used it for a while as a result. Free shipping, 14 day moneyback guarantee and 1 year warranty on all guitar processors. Line 6 pod hd500x amp modeling multieffects pedalboard. Pod hd500 represents a giant leap forward for amp modeling. Line 6s pod hd500 used to be their pride and joy, but their flagship multifx pedal has now been superseded by a newer version, boasting improved dsp power and the expected set of wellmodeled amplifiers and effects. This product may have been opened for quality control purposes, returned by a customer, refurbished, or may have nonessential parts or software missing. We were suitably blown away by the quality of the sounds back in 2010, but technology continues to advance, so it should come as no surprise that line 6 has been busy enhancing and refining the pod hd to make it even better. How to get john mayer style clean tones from a line 6 pod.
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