With the POD HD500, Line 6 is changing the face of modeling technology all over again. The POD HD500 features cutting-edge sensitivity for astounding interaction with its 16 built-in HD amp models and over 100 modern and vintage-style effects. With an onboard looper, 128 user presets and exhaustive digital and analog I/O options, the Line 6 POD HD500 is yet another step ahead from the masters.
Line 6 is the longest-running player in the modeling technology game. For the development of the POD HD500, they used their 15 years of experience in the field and spent 3 years researching how to expand the limits of modeling technology. They acquired 16 of the most highly regarded amplifiers of all time, and restored them to peak performance with the assistance of some of the finest amp technicians in LA. The end result is one phenomenal pedalboard - the Line 6 POD HD500, uses ten times as much amplifier information as its predecessors, including details such as class A/B push-pull interactions, power supply behavior, and single-ended class A tube stages. The end result is a revolution in amp modeling - the Line 6 POD HD500 features warmth, feel, sustain, and articulation you won`t find anywhere else.
Features
- HD amp models that feel, behave, and interact with more realism
- 16 HD amp models based on sought-after guitar tones including: California clean, Classic crunch, Vibey boutique warmth, Modern high-gain
- 128 user presets; 256 factory presets
- 100-Plus effects with the use of up to 4 simultaneously
- Delays, Modulations, Distortions, Compressors, EQs, Filters and Reverbs
- Tap Temp Control over most effects
- 24-second looper with dedicated footswitches
- Built-in tuner with signal mute
- 1/4 inch and XLR outputs (mono/stereo)
- MIDI via USB; L6 LINK jack
- Integrates easily with Line 6`s DT50 tube amps
- MP3/CD input
- Free editor/librarian software
- Tough metal chassis, footswitches and expression pedal
High Definition Modeling
The Line 6 POD HD500 features a murderer`s row of fantastic amplifiers, including a few new to the POD seriesOn the 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.
100+ M-class FX
Made famous by Line 6 M13 and M9 Stompbox Modelers, M-class FX have become stage-standards in serious player`s rigs. 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. Use up to 4 FX at once.
- 19 delays including cool tube and solid-state tape echoes
- 23 modulations including choruses, tremolo, phasers and rotary speakers
- With both blackface-style opto and brownface bias-modulating
- 17 distortions include classic stompbox distortion, vintage fuzz and thick metal chunk
- 12 compressors and EQs that include 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, Line 6 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.
Unparalleled Flexibility with 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.
And where other manufacturers seem to require a degree in nuclear physics to access this kind of deep programmability, Line 6 has made it easy. 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 Connections 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 inch and XLR outputs (mono/stereo), USB, MP3/CD input, L6 LINK jack for seamless integration with Line 6 DT50 tube amplifiers, and more.
Built To Last
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.