I use the usb to computer to studio one and it works like a dream.

Update to what i wrote below. He does it at 6:23. Definitely my preferred method. One comment about headphones in the POD at 7:08 - make sure to set monitor as -100 dB to ensure you only hear signal out from PC and not both input and output. Esp. if adding effects in the SW like cab IRs. ------------------ 0:28 - do i need an audio interface? The answer should be NO - the Line6 products allow you to use the USB for audio recording as well as for control and status. This completely avoids the need for all the extra cables, the audio interface, and is a much purer tone given it is direct digital vs. D to A then A to D again which introduces noise. Please try this way. Choose the POD in the recording SW as the input source. Of course, this requires prpper usb drivers for the POD already installed. 🤘🎸

The XLR method to an audio interface (Scarlett 2i4) used to be how I would record, but for some reason, all of a sudden I literally have no sound through my external speakers through the Scarlett using this method and I have no idea why it happened or how. It was working fine before and now all of a sudden it just quit. Weirdly enough, the headphone input still works and I will always hear audio through that, but any speakers connected through the unbalanced line outputs will have no audio whatsoever. I was hoping this video would give me some answers to my problem, but alas, I’m still stuck. All that aside, this video is amazing and so easy to understand. If I were a first time user and confused on how to go about things, this video would certainly clear a lot of things up.

Hey Jon! I really thanks for your channel which focused on HD500x! I got one 2-3 years ago, but never understand with it. I trying to search any video in youtube that time but got nothing like yours man. Now I want to build a home recording studio, and plan to sell my HD500x for audio interface. Now you convinced me to not sell it and use it as audio interface instead. Sorry for long comments and again, thanks you very much man!

Thanks man! This was very helpful! I bought one of these after seeing Charles Caswell uses one.

Ideally you would want to use the S/PDIF out on the HD500 / HD500X and have an audio interface that has S/PDIF I/O like a 6i6 Focusrite. Then you are saving conversion time and will free up a set of inputs on your audio interface

A lot of thanks for your help! I encourage you to keep helping people arround the world!

I just bought mine for $109. Love it! 2021

Thanks Jon! I have a POD 500x and you confirmed that I was using it correctly and don't have to purchase a separate USB interface device.

Answers my question about the Line 6 POD HD500x before buying! thank you

How can someone be so quick and to the point yet entertaining at the same time? Awesome

Great video man will be waiting for more pod videos 🙌

Amazing video Bro, everything I need was explained! Cheers from Argentina - Santa fe city

Thanks for the video. That sounded amazing. I just bought a Jazzmaster Ultra for my 40th, and this seems like a cool way to record and play.

Another great tutorial thank you very much for making the video. I prefer the XLR method as well, I do not notice signal or quality diminishing in any way shape or form even if you're not using the built-in sound card/interface USB method.

So essentially if I don’t have an interface I can use the POD 500x as an interface? All I need is a printer cable and an audio Jack to usb for the computer? That’s the only part I’m confused about

Great and funny explaination. I subscribed and look forward to see more about this pedal. 😊

Very helpful video, thanks! Could you share some tips on how you set the volumes on the pod (pedals levels, amp volumes and master level) to get the proper output level in ableton. I am struggling to find the sweet spot and my tracks keep on clipping or being to low... thanks

Helped me alot bruh Thanx. Your videos are very easy to understand.🤘🏻

I'm interested in buying a pod hd500x, do you recommend it for someone who plays blues and rock? also, how is the latency on the built in sound card? I currently use a focusrite direct monitoring for no latency

Too useful, thanks bro

Very nice. Please demo the line 6 amplifi tt

your videos are the best man

la diferencia es bastante sutil, con xlr es mas organico, pero con usb tiene mas fuerza, y presencia

Does the Line 6 HD500x have a similar dirt preset to a *Marshall Bluesbreaker?* Can someone reply? Please? Thank you very much.

How do you reset to factory mode

Hey Jon. great video . the Pod always seems to me like complicate device . Qustion: Im useing pod500 and i notice when recording my guitar with the usb cable the signal is very low comper to normal sound-card (M-audio). no matter how much i turn up the master volume in the pod unit. Is there a button or somthing that i need to setup. maybe in the Pod sound edit software? Thank!

It connects mine as midi?? I can't get audio with only that cable no interface,I don't understand how to connect the interface and line 6 pls help

@0:40 - "Do I need an audio interface? Yes. Do I not need an audio interface? Yes. Does the HD500x have a built-in audio interface? Yes. That's why I use a presonus audio interface. " Well, obviously.

Thanks, would you know if this applies to the Line 6 Pod Go as well.

Great video man :)

Doing great 👍

3 ways to record. 1. Easiest is with out the interface. Use usb on any pod device to not only record directly in the computer to your recording program, but update the device and upload any effect you could imagine. 2. Like the video states to do, but the XLR to interface converts it 3 times, where as 1/4 does not. Use a noise gate inbetween the pod device and the interface. XLR cables are for mics and monitors, but will work. Might create latency. 3. Plug from guitar directly into the interface. Use the effects on the program.

I have a Pod Hd300 do you know if it's the same for this one?? How do I check if it's an interface by itself??

i dont know if you will see this but im trying to do this and it is not working i have ableton live 11 and im trying to record with my pod hd500x and am having a lot of trouble

Maybe a silly question, but do you hook up both L and R Balanced XLR at the same time when using audio interface? Very new to recording and how all this is set up.

I have a problem. Program that i use makes randomly feedback noise while it's recording. How can i get rid of that sound?

Are there Balanced 1/4" cables? If I wanted to use instrument cables instead of XLR?

Nice nice tone. Which patch is that. I use the hd500

Hello Jon, I have a POD GO wireless and focuslite 2i2 audio interface. Should I connect the POD GO to the focuslite like the example you used here for the HD500X or just use the POD Go as audio interface only. If I use the focuslite do I connect the monitors to the rear TRS jacks. Any assistance is appreciated. Thanks.

One question I have about this. Since the 500x is intended to simulate or emulate real amps and mics, what level do you/should you set your master volume and amp volume (both on the Hd500x) as well as the gain on your interface? I’m actually working on a good bass tone and want to make sure the setting are dialed in because I want a real bass amp sound recorded. Help! Lol

Man you look like Jake Perralta in brooklyn nine nine !

Will it connect to ipad?

Jon What app do u use their? Thanks

I have some questions about using this in 2020?

Anyone else have an issue with the tap/tuner button not working on their hd500x?

Would this work with the line 6 pod go as well?

How do I connect the Line6 POD HD500X to an IPad .?

great man can you tell me different between pod hd 500 and pod hd 500x

My guitar records directly from my 500X thru Cubase. I suppose any DAW would do the same thing.

Hey Jon,Do you notice the subtle differences between direct monitoring from HD500x and from through external interface to DAW? I find my 2i2 is killing the attack of my tone,which is natrual and full when monitoring right out of HD500x's phone out.The recording playback sounds dull and lacking bites and dynamics comparing to direct monitor,did you encounter this too?If so,is there any workaround? thanks!

A question: I use a POD hd400 and I am using it as an interface to record, but the sounds changes a bit, it looses bright and I dont know what it is, thanks for the video.

alright so why would you use an adio interface with the pod500 when the pod has one built in? is it better sound control or quality? im askin everybody here if they know please ley me know haha

Bro I used the built In audio interface but my pc is not showing up the (line6 HD500x in Input option)

I thought you are Clay Jensen. 😄

i am using studio one 4 artist and each time i got a blue screen any idea ? i have a gaming laptop with high specs

does the ableton live is free??

Great video Dude! Thanks! I have some hum. What do you do to avoid it? Thanks!

Doesn't it have a USB?

Can all this be done with the hd500?

Hey man, I see you use mac. How do you deal with the latency? I’m currently using audacity but really can’t get the latency correction right. Tia

in this video , you use ableton software?

Hey random question: I use my 500x with a set of cheap headphones. Any advice for a set of decent monitor headphones that will be “true to sound”? Without breaking the bank please.