Line 6 POD HD500 Guitar Multi Effects Processor :: Effects :: Outboard Gear :: Pro Audio

POD HD500 represents a giant leap forward for amp modeling. It is the only multi-effect pedal that boasts 16 brand-new, state-of-the-art Line 6 HD amp models, 100+ modern and vintage-styled M-class effects, and a comprehensive digital and analog I/O.

HD amp modeling: sound and feel like never before
HD amp models defy the accepted standard. They feel, behave, and interact with previously unachievable realism.

Creating these new HD amp models was no small feat. Line 6 mixed 15 years of amp modeling experience with 3 years of new research and development to build an entirely new amp modeling technology from the ground up. During that time, we hunted down 16 incredible amplifiers and—with the help of LA's top tube amp experts—restored each one back to peak condition. The new modeling technology uses 10 times more amplifier information than before, including single-ended class A tube stages, class AB push/pull interactions, power supply behavior, and more. The result is a high-quality warmth, feel, sustain, and articulation for you to fall in love with.

Tube amp fanatics have long enthused that their favorite stacks and combos aren't merely "amps," but instruments themselves, with playability equal to that of the guitar plugged into them. New HD modeling takes the POD HD experience to that same exalted level, capturing the genuine playability that great guitarists demand.

Your amp collection—now in HD
On the POD HD500's menu is a collection of freshly modeled amps, many of which are brand-new to POD, and all of which are essential for performing guitarists who require a wide variety of tones in one streamlined, multi-FX-sized package.

POD HD500 includes 16 HD amp models based on:
•Fender Twin Reverb
•Hiwatt Custom 100 (DR103)
•Supro S6616
•Gibson EH-185
•Fender Bassman
•Fender Blackface Deluxe Reverb
•Divided by 13 JRT 9/15
•Dr. Z Route 66
•Vox AC-15
•Vox AC-30 (Top Boost)
•Marshall J-45 MkII
•Park 75
•Marshall JCM-800 (2204)
•Bogner Uberschall
•Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
•ENGL Fireball 100

100+ M-class FX
Made famous by Line 6 M13 and M9 Stompbox Modelers, M-class FX have found their way into the hearts of many musicians. POD HD500 features a whopping 100+ M-class effects to craft your sound. With this wide tonal palette to play with, you can sound like anyone under the sun, or no one but you. You can also use up to 8 FX at once.

•19 delays (including cool tube and solid-state tape echoes)
•23 modulations (including both blackface-style opto and brownface bias-modulating tremolo, phasers, choruses, and rotary speakers)
•17 distortions (classic stompbox distortion, to vintage fuzz, to thick metal chunk)
•12 compressors and EQs (including stomp comps and studio tube compression)
•26 filters (including wahs and several exclusive custom filters)
•12 reverbs (from surfy springs, to studio plates, to cutting-edge digital room sounds)

The power of this collection is truly mind-boggling. In addition to these classic sounds themselves, POD HD500 functions as a fully featured looping, pitch shifting, and harmonizing machine. Ready to start creating? This rig could keep you going for a lifetime.

Unprecedented flexibility—stunning simplicity
Beyond the mere depth of the amp and FX models, POD HD500 offers flexibility to mix and match amps and pedals in multiple pre-set rigs, attainable at the stomp of a switch.

Scale from an instantly routable signal chain up to the flexibility of a MIDI switching system and beyond, (even compiling several rigs within the POD HD500's memory, storing a full rig per "slot" with total flexibility and direct access).

The engineer's behind POD HD500 made it easy to access its deep programmability. Smart FX make it a snap to quickly dial in your tone, and the free, easy-to-use editor/librarian software supports your deepest, darkest tonal explorations. POD HD500 was designed by guitarists for guitarists.

Comprehensive connectivity for live and studio use
Put simply, POD HD500 connects to just about anything and everything—analog or digital, balanced or unbalanced, for amplification or recording.

A snapshot of the back panel shows 1/4" and XLR outputs (mono/stereo), USB, MIDI in and out/thru, S/PDIF out, FX loop (mono/stereo), guitar, and mic aux ins with mic level, Variax connection, expression pedal input and a L6 LINK jack for seamless integration with Line 6 DT50 tube amplifiers.

Edit and organize and all your sounds via computer with the included editor/librarian software (works on Mac and PC).

Built like a tank
POD HD500's cutting-edge technology is kept safe within a "bulletproof" bent sheet metal housing with heavy-duty metal footswitches and expression pedal. No injection-molded plastic boxes here—POD HD500 is ready to lap up years of road and stage abuse and keep you playing.

Features:

HD amp models that feel, behave, and interact with previously unachievable realism for an entirely new playing experience
16 HD amp models based on the most sought-after guitar tones: California cleans, classic crunch, vibey boutique warmth, modern high-gain, and more
100+ effects including delays, modulations, distortions, compressors, EQs, filters, and reverbs; Up to 8 simultaneous FX; Tap tempo
512 user-writable preset locations
48-second looper with dedicated footswitches for Undo, Play Once, Pre/Post, Rec/Overdub, Play/Stop, Half Speed, and Reverse
Built-in tuner with signal mute
1/4" and XLR outputs (mono/stereo); MIDI in, out/thru; S/PDIF out; USB; L6 LINK; FX loop (mono/stereo); 1/4" aux in; XLR mic in with mic level; 1/4" headphone output; Variax VDI connection; External expression pedal input
Free editor/librarian software
Bent sheet metal chassis, metal footswitches and expression pedal

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Author: RaiderRocker
I've noticed a lot of people complain that the hd500 didn't 'wow' them as soon as they pulled it out of the box. I don't know about anyone else, but every effects pedal I've had before took a lot of time and experimentation to get used to it. The options with this thing are countless. I love that you can create your own 'setting' and choose which effects you want active/inactive by pressing the buttons.

In my opinion, most of the people who have been dissatisfied by the quality of sound or amount of options just haven't spent enough time trying to get to know their new equipment. I admit, this isn't the most self-explanatory piece of machinery, but once you get to know it, it's a breeze. The more I mess with it, the more I realize I can do with it.

It is also important for us to realize that the pedal's sound has a dramatic difference between playing through an amp and playing directly through an interface (or headphones).

I noticed someone griping about how the 'pilot's manual' is only three pages and doesn't go into detail. If you had actually read it, it says there is a full owner's manual online.

Overall, I am incredibly pleased with this product despite the time it has taken to get used to it. I have been able to create any sound I've wanted whether it be a buttery clean or a gut-wrenching overdrive. I wouldn't recommend anyone try to use it live until they are comfortable with it which, unfortunately, will take time.

As far as durability is concerned, I'll have to see for myself. I've only owned it a month.

Take your time and enjoy!

Author: Apollo's Philter
This is an amazing unit in terms of sheer breadth of abilities for the price, size, and quality of each feature. I've only had two small gripes with it. First of all, the looper doesn't make it easy to record a perfectly timed loop. It doesn't claim to, but even after a few weeks of practice, it's rare that my takes don't have an obvious rhythm issue, and none can stand up to 20 cycles with a metronome.

There's a reason dedicated loopers have quantizing, and while it's by no means a deal breaker, it's one more thing that's going to make live performance difficult if your trying to use this to do it all. Second, there is a DSP limit. I have had to revise my effect ideas once or twice because of this. If you want two channels with synths, reverbs, pitch shifts, and modulations, you're out of luck. This just doesn't have the power.

In my opinion, this is a great job by Line6, and a great buy, but not yet the be-all-end-all pedal that I've been dreaming about. It comes close.

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