Need Help With The Line 6 POD HD500x? Watch This Video!

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Hey, guys! In today's video I'll be giving an overview of the Line 6 POD HD500x. I'll assume that you just bought a 500x and need to learn the basics. So, I'll show you how to get plugged in and making music! The table of contents is below if you'd like to skip ahead. Thanks everybody!
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Intro: 00:00
Layout of controls: 00:39
Inputs & outputs: 04:25
Selecting presets: 06:20
Preset mode: 08:59
Pedalboard mode: 11:00
Changing effects: 11:44
Assigning effects to footswitches: 13:28
Troubleshooting: 14:41
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@Rizzo91 4 жыл бұрын

This is my first effects processor, just got it today. This video was so helpful for getting started with it. Thanks!

@Jordash45 3 жыл бұрын

Was looking into getting an amp sim board for a while on a mid range budget and this dude’s videos on this one legitimately sold me on it and I absolutely love the thing. It has everything and my dude here pretty much has knowledge on it all.

@aaronsamson8685 4 жыл бұрын

Please please make more videos. Its really helpful and I really appreciate what you're doing. The way you explain everything in detail especially what is drive, etc is amazing. Thank you.

@karstux 2 жыл бұрын

Man, that was helpful! I just got a used HD500, and wrapping my head around all the knobs and switches was more difficult than expected. Seeing it in action helps a ton. Thanks for the video!

@tonyalam3506 4 жыл бұрын

Very good overview - informative without putting me to sleep. Learned many things not on the quick start guide.

@nathanhall5702 5 жыл бұрын

I ordered a HD500X today and your videos are very helpful! But, more importantly, they are enjoyable, well-done, and clear. Keep up the good work!

@onzkicg Жыл бұрын

How was it? Planning to buy a used/store demo at $130 but not sure if useable now its 2022. Software updates, support etc.

@dpolo567 3 жыл бұрын

I bought it yesterday. Never too old to rock :) Your channel will be very helpful to me. Thanks for the effort and help \m/

@CenturionDobrius 4 жыл бұрын

amazing demo ! just wanted to say BIG THANK YOU ! you really succeeded in explaining really complicated device :)

@iaj7517 4 жыл бұрын

By far the best HD500X tutorial on KZfaq! Very easy to understand, straightforward and very informative. Please continue to share on this incredible multi-effects processor. Please also suggest any other literature and resources as I would like to master this unit. I think it'll be great if you can continue your tutorial teachings with how to design specific sounds. Thank you so much for sharing!

@petericho71 2 жыл бұрын

Google search Line6 HD500X Advanced Guide to download the PDF.

@user-ku9zp1jp7m 3 жыл бұрын

John, your reviews about the line6 pod hd 500x are the best, which inspired me to start a blog too. In it, too, I tell you about the processor, I'm just a beginner, I'm learning from you ✌ ️ Thank you for the competent reviews 🤘 🤘 🤘

@adwait1997 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Something I'd like to add here, setting both inputs to guitar made my tones scratchy and distorted which I think is because of too much gain, so if anyone else is facing the same issue here's what I did. Input 1 set to Guitar+Variax and Input 2 Set to Mic or Variax. Basically making sure that only 1 input is set to Guitar. Cheers!

@bobhurley1270 4 жыл бұрын

Good looking out man! Much appreciated 🙏

@ranggapermana2339 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought mine yesterday. And bloodyhell, i dont know how to use this. Thank god i found your video. 👍🏻 really helpful.

@maure1996 3 жыл бұрын

I'm still way too overwehlmed by the board. Hope, I can use it in the future

@webstec 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent - that was a very helpful overview for me - thanks very much

@hoatscs1 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative and helpful!!

@johnnydollar8784 4 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT video and very helpful

@pranavravi450 4 жыл бұрын

A very simplified Info...great video bro..

@bewhatesyou8923 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this video. I just bought one of these and this video helps alot

@xmateosx Жыл бұрын

I have had this pedal board for years. I like all the presets, but was having trouble finding high-gain. I know you made this video a long time ago, but thanks. I should have watched it a long time ago lol

@joetimilty221 Жыл бұрын

Jon thank you for your videos.. I think it's way to complicated with out your videos you rock brother ty!

@rickquist3992 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. This helped me navigate an old 500 HD. (no X) Very helpful.

@wadetomczyk8043 4 жыл бұрын

Nice instructions just picked one up subscribed.

@leavingsoulsBO 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos! I've been a longtime pod user with the XT and X3 series and for the past year or so I moved on to the HD500X, and it wasn't the seamless transition I expected it to be. So some of your videos have been a Godsend on figuring out the way this beast thinks. I hope one day to see a video on the cabs and mics section too

@JonEleyetGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Now that you've spent some time with the 500x, how do you feel it compares to the XT/X3??

@leavingsoulsBO 4 жыл бұрын

It is a massive leap forward in customization, thanks to blank blocks and switch assignment which weren't available in the previous versions. Soundwise it feels more natural when played direct, while the XT/X3 worked better through an amp. But there are a few things I miss, like a better volume consistency between amp models and the effect parameters, while less refined, felt more responsive. I'm on the fence with the cab and mic impulses, the HD has more options, but so far I had less luck finding more than a couple winner combinations compared to the ones I used in the X3 (especially for dual tone)

@Punkj666 4 жыл бұрын

I got one for myself yest and plugged last night and just tried to get a sound without even going through the use manual(big mistake I know). Almost ended up killing myself for unable to get nothing out of it. But this saved me.

@JonEleyetGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Glad you got it figured out. It can be confusing at times because of all the settings, but once you get it set up well, it's awesome.

@rjm145 10 ай бұрын

Thanks John….very helpful, the pedal is not exactly user friendly. I bought mine pre owned without a manual. Thanks for taking your time to educate us new users. 👌

@peterlofquist7193 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice video !! Thanx !

@1scrubjay 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thumbs up!

@sebarosas3104 9 ай бұрын

Nice Video broo!! Thankss!!

@ytgraham9 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought one of these second hand. This was a great help thanks!!

@SoCalDrone4u 3 жыл бұрын

I have the HD500X hooked up via USB to my computer and my guitar plugged into 'Guitar In' - Do I need a separate audio interface? If so, why?

@ytgraham9 3 жыл бұрын

@@SoCalDrone4u Hi I am not an expert and I have only used the USB port to import and export patches. But I googled and other peopl are using the USB for audio.line6.com/support/topic/17378-pod-hd500x-audio-interface-vs-pod-hd500x-to-usb/

@SoCalDrone4u 3 жыл бұрын

@@ytgraham9 Thanks for the info!

@yourpalfranc 4 жыл бұрын

Superb information!! I wish something like this was available 5 years ago! Have you made a video about the software and using the Pod with a PC? I'll take a look through your stuff. Thanks for the great work!!

@powersurgefive7484 4 жыл бұрын

your kickass thanks for the great video, just subbed btw ;>]

@asfuss 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! I do most everything via the USB/Software, and most everything works for me, but sometimes though a preset shows Expression Pedal 2 set for Volume, and the pedal is set on 2, the pedal does not change the volume. Sometimes by turning off the pedal in the chain and adding another one solves the problem. I have an HD 500x.

@pags409 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job... Did you make any in-depth videos using alternate wiring configurations? Using FX on back of head unit, to use the amps tub, etc? My future is going to be headless and powered floor monitors and di to sound board. Too old to carry a full rig around!!! Thx again!

@hollowmenrule 4 жыл бұрын

What is also great is you can get another expression at all and have two different expression pedal. Plus you can set any parameter to the expression pedal you can use it to add or take away Distortion add or take away Reverb add or take away chorus delay anyting very cool I plan on getting another expression pedal or mine as soon as I can to have that much more flexibility

@carljustinemorales2037 Жыл бұрын

I'm planning to purchase one of this. I know it's kinda late but I think it's fine 😊

@warrencantero 4 жыл бұрын

finally got this ... thanks

@gregoiredelaire4720 4 жыл бұрын

you're a hero

@musek5048 4 жыл бұрын

My story with my hd500x is interesting. I bought it years ago so i could use it as a backup for my amp setup in case something went wrong at a gig. But mainly it was my fx setup going into the loop of my egnator. After i stopped gigging i decided to sell it on ebay (due to financial hardship) and sold it for a fair price. Everything worked out, buyer was excited to use it and all that good stuff. I then receive a message from him saying that he was returning it because the selector knob by the screen was broken. Mind you, i made absolutely sure it was packaged well and had no chance of shifting around during shipping. He opened a claim, which i appealed, had paypal find the case in my favor only to have ebay a couple days later turn around and give the case to the buyer. Long story short, they refunded him but i had already used the money since i had no reason to think any of this would happen since i had 100% good feedback on ebay since 2006. Got the pod back with the broken knob and figured that since i couldnt try selling it in that condition i would just open it up and remove the knob and just use it for recording. Still works great other than not having the ability to use that know but thats why i use the pc software at home for recording with it instead. Anyways, just wanted to tell my story since the pod seemed to go through some sort of abuse either from shipping or the buyer. Great pedalboard for recording or as a backup to your main rig.

@stuartmacdonald5361 4 жыл бұрын

Funny, I just saw your comment as I have just purchased one off Ebay too. I set it up and was going thru the patches, which was a lot of fun. Then I started to try making my own patch and playing with the preset knob and noticed it was kinda loose and didn't work too well. The more I used it the worse it got and the looser it got. So fact is I am trying to return this now too. I kinda wonder if this is a weak spot on them. Hoping Ebay are on my side. I also have 100% feedback on Ebay, but I am on the side to you.

@jerish-guitar747 2 жыл бұрын

great video !! , Are vocal effects good? got a harmoniser?

@zoolander8051 4 жыл бұрын

You look like Brandon boyd from incubus. Great video. helped a lot.

@urielaguero1604 4 жыл бұрын

Can I use the xlr outputs in a live situation going straight the mixer, and use the 1/4 inch to the amp at the same time just to have stage volume?

@davidshafer6388 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ComatoseMN Жыл бұрын

Cool!! Thanks man!! There really is a lot going on here. I also just figured out that the 500X can double as a recording interface, if you download the drivers. Crazy. Anyway, good tutorial, easy to understand. I’m a read the instructions guy, but I bought mine used, so… You saved the day! Cheers! >M

@SkyLifeFlyer 4 жыл бұрын

hey everybody! would you help me out to decide about this one or a JOYO gembox 3, wich one would be better for recording?, it seems to me that the advantage of the 500x is just more buttons available for presets, for what I heard here in youtube, the distortions of the little JOYO sound better to my ears, but I need help looking for the real Pros and cons. help!! cheers and aweome video

@lilAady Жыл бұрын

since it’s an multi effects processor it can also be used on vocals? for making sound designs and samples

@muhammadalrasyid9641 7 ай бұрын

sangat membantu!, terima kasih 🙏🏻

@Moggshad Жыл бұрын

Hey Jon ! I play direct trough my mixer, I'm not pleased with the livesound. Do you have any tips for me to make it sound better ? Great videos by the way !!!!

@onzkicg Жыл бұрын

Hi! thanks for the review. Is this still okay to buy used now its 2022, I know this tech is almost a decade ago.

@iaj7517 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jon. I'm planning on using my hd500x with my fender twin reverb amp. I would like to set up and program my hd500x with Headsets. How should I set up the pedal board so that I can use my Headsets while I'm programming it - then ultimately plan on using it with the amp when I perform. Trying to keep the noise level down at times in our home. Can I still program great sounds while using the Headsets?

@law6044 4 жыл бұрын

Possibly the best tutorial on KZfaq for the 500x. Just ordered mine today and I have no clue what I’m doing. Can I make it completely bypass any preset and just use my amp tone? Then use the footswitches 1-8 for stomp effects?

@JonEleyetGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

Use it in pedalboard mode to use all 8 footswitches and just make sure that you deactivate any amp models.

@cubanorafter 4 жыл бұрын

Good intro vid on the HD500x. I have been using mine for about 6 months and didn't know where to go to assign an effect to button, so thanks for that explanation! Quick question, I have been customizing my own effects on custom banks. Is there a way to copy a custom preset to another bank? Example, I have a custom sound on 1A but want to copy it and put it on 2A so I can continue to tweak it but don't lose my original sound? Hope that made sense... Thanks!

@JonEleyetGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

Great question. So, let's say you have your 1A preset pulled up. Press the SAVE button once. You'll see a new screen pop up. At the top of the screen you'll see the destination where the preset will be saved. You can use the number 1 knob to pick which setlist to save it to and you can use the number 2 knob to pick which bank in that setlist to save it to. You can also use the other knobs to rename the preset. But, if you want to just copy preset 1A to 2A, turn the number 2 knob until you see the save destination say 2A. Then hit save one more time to actually save it. Just keep in mind, that doing this will overwrite the original 2A preset. Did I explain that ok??

@user-bv6uj8lp1z 4 ай бұрын

As far as inputs for the pod they never mention using the effects return left and right as inputs and how you can use them with effects loop blocks

@user-bv6uj8lp1z 4 ай бұрын

I haven't tried it yet but seems possible two guitarist could plug into the effects returns and have a dual amp setup in the patch so each has their own sound and could be panned or centered to preference.

@MarkSchuster-ym3iy 2 жыл бұрын

I recently bought a used line 6 DT 50 head . I wanted to get a helix but that’s gonna be down the road, I purchased a 500x on reverb in mint condition for 221 on reverb. My biggest thing is I want to use either and the L6Link to control my DT. I’m also planning on getting a second DT I’m interested in stereo ambient sounds. For now my second amp I’d a Bugera v55 2 channels no midi but yes fx loop. Is it better to use midi fir the DT I hear doing midi allows me to actually use the amps tube pre amp. Using L6Link I’m mainly going to have the models through power amp. Pretty confused yet. Wonder if you ever dealt with the L6Link. I do love the sound of the DT 50 amp. Any help appreciated.

@saddamali666 Жыл бұрын

Can you telll me more about programming variax from within the podhd500?

@ztothepunk 4 жыл бұрын

Here's a silly question if anybody can help. I have an interconnect cable that I bought when I meant to buy an instrument cable. Can I safely and effectively implement it as either my guitar to pod connection, or pod to amp connection (with the out switch set to amp) I've used it in the past but I wasnt sure if I was damaging anything or losing quality.

@hollowmenrule 4 жыл бұрын

I have been comparing a GT 100 with this one and I like the sound of this one more. While I would like to get the Helix the price on that is astronomical maybe sometime down the road. The layout of this the pod is really good I've been looking at the manual for the past week or so and they made it all as easy as they can and there's so many great features squeaking sound between the EQ and you can actually keep the frequency I'm very curious to see how it sounds for me and my style music I'm also going to use my own stop boxes before it and in the effects loop I have a Dirty Shirley Distortion and a sweet honey Deluxe that I do not want to stop using and in the effects Loop Iowa Matthew's effects astronomer V2 that sounds great in a TC flashback so I plan on putting this in the middle of those battles and really trying to use it and make some great stuff

@HeathanzSinzBand 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to use my Mesa Boogie sound, and only use the 500X as a pedalboard. I seem to be having issues with no sound. Is there something I can do do only use my 500X as an effects board, no amp modeling?

@vktzao 3 жыл бұрын

New subscriber 👍

@aiboklangdkhar9242 Жыл бұрын

can you please set some dark synth preset with pitch change on Line6 Pod HD500X

@stanislavmirchev 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jon! Thank you for this videos about POD HD500x. I have one of this too to play in church. I used in pedalboard mode and have a question. How to balance clean tone and overdrive. I try with output which is options in overdrive but im not shure is this the correct way to balance the sound. If i turn volume button down the whole sound goes down... I hope you understand my question. Regards from Bulgaria!

@adwait1997 4 жыл бұрын

Hey! So my overdrive sounds were always louder than the clean patches I made. One solution is to add a compression pedal to the clean and setting amp volumes high on the clean patch(NOT the master volume) and slightly lower volume on the overdrive patch. If you want the levels to match PERFECTLY, I recommend plugging your Guitar-Pod into any DAW (I use reaper) and the compare signal strength from the clean and overdrive channel and editing it so the levels are balanced. Cheers!

@atomovedin3970 7 ай бұрын

Do you have to have an amp? Or can you plug straight into the PA?

@lacerdapaulomusico 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on the video. It looks great! I would like to share a problem I had this week, to see if anyone can give me a solution. When using the Wha, I noticed that the pedal no longer controlled it, although when pressing the foot hard, it works the function of switching between Exp1 and Exp2 correctly. I Tryed to carry out the calibration process, pressing the right key to access the menu, but the foot movement is not recognized in the calibration process. Either it stays at 255, or it stays at 0. I also tried doing the factory reset, turning on the pod by pressing the left arrow, but it doesn't seem to be working, as none of my presets were erased. Therefore, I still cannot control either the wha or the volume. If anyone can help, I appreciate it. Tks

@SoCalDrone4u 3 жыл бұрын

How do you connect the HD500X to a Focusrite Audio Interface? There’s only outputs on the HD500X and outputs on the Focusrite.

@garyjeffcoat2092 4 жыл бұрын

Can u help me with my pod 500x I'm having a modulating sound when playing a chord which sounds awful instead of a steady flowing sound using distortion

@zeyroldguitar4306 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information man. Im currently just own a pod Hd500x. unfortunately I was a Boss Gt user. I tought my hope is only GT1000. This problem is like changing brand of mobile phone from samsung to iPhone.

@JonEleyetGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

Nice analogy! Did you like the GT1000??

@bastienmartineau1084 9 ай бұрын

Hello, thanks for the vidéo, it helped so much one several things. I' searching to solve a problem for several weeks, but i can't find any solution, here's the problem. First I'd like to come back to a proper FX seetings when I come back to a bank, I mean making a setup for a bank, add a FX when I play, and come back to a "original sound bank" when i come back. I 'd also like to make priority to a FX : if I put a delay with FS1 when on a bank, I'd like to make it canceled when I press FS2 to a distortion cause i don't want delay anymore. Is that possible ? Thanks ;)

@ElectriconicJesus 2 жыл бұрын

With the pod hd300, there is a setting called "usbmon" where I can lower the monitoring on the pod from 0 to 100. This will basically mute the pod hd. I cant find this on the 500x though, any ideas? Basically I want the ability to remove monitoring so I can use the 500x almost like a DI source for vsts like bias fx etc.

@ChristeddyParapat1 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Can you advice how can I connect 500x to Line 6 Spider IV AMP ?

@DavidAllenMD Ай бұрын

Can youbsplit the sigmal to go into a amp and front of house ? And by0ass the cab on the amp setting

@user-iw4kk6wq8n 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for video, but I have question. I trying to rec my riff with looper, but when I press Play/Stop I don’t hear anything. Playing in headphones with stereo adapter from jack to mini jack

@ryzalchoomet9281 3 жыл бұрын

Hi sir .. i need your help, im using hd500x and i want to know how to set autowah+distortion on hd500x. Tqs sir hope u reply on this . 😊

@kylelujan89 2 жыл бұрын

I just got this and I am having some trouble getting any sound form it using a line 6 spider iii. The only sound I am getting is from the amp itself. Is it compatible with the spider III?

@eeveeaitch4735 3 жыл бұрын

can cabinets be used on this?

@fret2fret221 4 жыл бұрын

I just ordered this today. I’m so nervous. I’ve been a guitar player for over 25 years but I’ve never owned anything like this. I’m a little confused tho. I thought you were able to assign individual effects to all the “footswitches”? You’re only able to use 5-8 to do that? Or am I missing something? Can you have 8 individual effects set up and turn them off and on as you need them? Along with an amp/mic model going?

@tonexv 4 жыл бұрын

You have 2 modes:- pedal board mode and preset mode. Pedal board mode is when the 1 to 8 switches can turn on/off individual effects as you need them. Preset mode is when the 5 to 8 switches select the presets while switches 1 to 4 still maintains functionality to turn on/off only 4 individual effects (sort of a hybrid mode). To select which mode, view his explanation at 9:00

@gerarditulung5000 2 жыл бұрын

I got some uncomfortable condition, when i used POD HD500x on dark or low light condition, the light from LCD for me to bright, and i can't see clearly other buttons. My questions is, can I setting the POD HD500x lcd bright?

@whistlingrickstorey1636 4 жыл бұрын

When in pedalboard mode and creating my own pedalboard, do I just select a preset and zero everything out and then start building from scratch or are there empty patches for making your own pedalboard/preset?

@JonEleyetGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

There's usually some 'new tones' in one of your set lists. Otherwise, yeah. Just zero everything out. Some presets have crazy signal routing and you may need to select the amp and press 'move' and use the arrow buttons to reposition the amp in a mono configuration.

@frankalma6179 Жыл бұрын

Is the signal chain left to right or right to left like an actual pedal chain? Lemme know pls

@degacci 5 жыл бұрын

Great link, is it just my ‘sound of plexi’ and other presets that’s really loud/hissy? Should I buy a noise gate pedal or something? Hiss drives me insane I purchased noise filter surge cables even plugged my solid state instead of tube amp. I’ve tried different cables, wall outlets, and guitars including emg humbuckers. To no avail. Any feedback/recommendations appreciated thank you.

@JonEleyetGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried adding the noise gate effect to the beginning of your effect chain? The 500x has a noise gate effect built right in, so you shouldn't need to buy anything.

@nightfallstrings849 6 ай бұрын

I have mine set as abcd. Is it possible to change from abcd without cutting sound and rather make it fade out

@frankalma6179 Жыл бұрын

How do i know the signal chain goes left to right or right to left?

@thetravelandtaste9555 2 жыл бұрын

how to change preset patch from one bank to another?....nice video

@humbleplayerhere6336 Жыл бұрын

How to mix dual tone? How to mix and how to get 3rd note or 6th note?

@tomrumsey2735 Жыл бұрын

I’m about to pick up one of these 500x’s and I was wondering if it is possible to use a 1/4” out to a small amp on stage to use as a monitor while simultaneously sending a direct signal to the mixing board using another output like the xlr

@denisx36 Жыл бұрын

yes, but i'd advise you to get frfr speaker because amp will color your sound and it's not gonna be the same you hear on your amp and what you are sending to PA.

@tomrumsey2735 Жыл бұрын

@@denisx36 frfr speaker? I’ve never heard of that one… guess I’ll need to do some research…thanks for the tip! 👍🏻👋🏻

@prabhatrai5695 Жыл бұрын

I don't know why my preset volume automatically decrease/increase and as soon as I save my preset star will pop up on the left top corner of my screen. And also how I am supposed to delete all my preset?

@rajibmishrabanerjee8733 5 жыл бұрын

How to change To a new patch , using Pedal Board Mode ? For example :How to go to 1A to 2B in pedal board Usage ?

@anasssidki17 5 жыл бұрын

Press and hold on view button to get the setup 1/12 and change the FS MODE to ABCD

@johnnyhickey1312 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any way you can use this thing as just a pedal board and bipass the amp modelers? I have a tube amp and would hate to have to use the amp modles instead of my amps true gain. Is there anyway I can just use the fxs?

@JonEleyetGuitar 2 жыл бұрын

Yup! You can turn the amp block off and just use the effects.

@kasrasahami3036 2 жыл бұрын

hi. does this model able to tune guitar ?

@charleshazen6732 18 күн бұрын

How do I get Robin Trower tone settings

@highpowerentertainment2362 5 жыл бұрын

I’m having trouble assigning and using the foot switch pedal. Can you go a bit more into depth on the foot switch.

@josipcrnekovic6228 5 жыл бұрын

i have one, i can help

@solracm7783 4 жыл бұрын

Josip Crneković I have a question when I plug the condenser mic is there any settings for phantom power

@rikkydavidson1762 4 ай бұрын

Yes knowhow the way to go . understand guitar sounds .basics .ect. seti g up any pedals multifx 😮

@jefftabor7900 Жыл бұрын

How do i do a factory reset to get original presets loaded back into and erase all of my custom presets?

@mousetransport 4 жыл бұрын

Jon, for some reason on my presets none will let me use the volume or wah (pedal) Also when I go to different (presets) setting the volume is blasting out loud so I have to grab the volume knob and turn down immediately or my ears will be fried. I did buy this pedal used (but in mint shape) could it be something they did in programming that I am not seeing? thanks for your help Dave

@JonEleyetGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, David! My first thought is that you probably just need to add the volume and wah effects to the preset. If that's the case, then check out my video, Setting Up A Basic Pedalboard. I go into detail with adding effects. Let me know if that works for you.

@arthur.monticelli 2 жыл бұрын

Dude can I hook up the "send" (from the FX loop of the pedal) into my guitar amp (to avoid cabinet simulation) and then hook the XLR outs into an mixer in a live situation? I don't want to have a cabinet simulation going into my amp, but I do want it going to the mixer... Thanks!

@urbanscott 2 жыл бұрын

I’d like to do the same… did you ever figure out how to do this?

@arthur.monticelli 2 жыл бұрын

@@urbanscott yes! But it limits your digital processing power so you may have to deal with less effects in your chain on that particular preset. This pedal allows you to use 2 amp simulations at the same time in parallel (in the LCD display it shows one on top of the other). So I used the same settings in both amps except that in one of them I've used a cabinet simulator (which will go out to the main output) and in the other one I removed the cab simulator (I've panned both amps to the center, so the one with cab simulation will come out through both left and right main outputs). And in the one I've removed the cab simulation, I've put the FX loop effect (that deals with the "send/return" of the pedal) just after this amp with no cab simulation (the FX loop has to be at 100% mix so that nothing goes to the main output and everything goes to the send output only), so that whatever comes into this send/return effect (FX loop) will be sent to the "send" output of the pedal and nothing will go to the main output. And then I hooked the send output of the pedal into my amplifier. Unfortunately in my experience the volume will be a little lower than using the actual main output. But it works! On my clean preset I didn't need to do that because I think that even with the cab simulation, the amplifier sounds okay. But when using distortion, it makes a huge difference not to have cab simulation going into the amp. Hope it helps

@Ankit_john 2 ай бұрын

What's the name of the inear you are using

@AndrewAliferis 4 жыл бұрын

Jon, thanks for the tips. Do have any experience with the POD HD500X not being seen over USB? MIne is invisible to all the Line 6 software, except Monkey, and even there it doesn't see it enough to update the unit. This problem means that I can't use the Edit software and that sucks.

@JonEleyetGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

What operating system are you using?

@AndrewAliferis 4 жыл бұрын

Jon Eleyet, I’m using MacOS 10.14.6. I think that it is the POD HD edit that undoes the driver installation. I had success on one out of 5 computers that I tested on, by a complete removal and reinstall of the drivers after all of the other software.

@JonEleyetGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewAliferis Interesting. You should be good with OS 10.14. And it sounds like you've done a lot of troubleshooting already. All I can recommend is to triple check that all downloaded software/drivers are compatible with your POD. So, make sure it's not the HD500 software if you need HD500x software. Also, try installing just the drivers and see if the computer is finding the 500x. (Download a free trial of a DAW if you need one.) Then, if the drivers work, then install the edit software. Also, try a diff USB cable and if all else fails, you could backup the 500x on the working computer and perform a factory reset.

@jeffd.3883 3 жыл бұрын

Here's my story. I bought a 500x around 5 years ago. I used it for a bunch of shows it's an awesome device. I've always liked line six and I currently use their 750watt bass amp. I'm going to say roughly two and a half years ago the switches started failing me and going from memory....some of them don't work at all and some of them will turn on and off by themselves. I plan on jumping in and learning which exact switches are a problem and what exactly it's doing or not doing. My first thought is it's broken switches.. is this a common thing in these switches? I thought they upgraded the switches where they worked better but switches fail especially when you stop hard on them in your metal band. probably a firmware reset needs to happen which I may do after hearing more about the buttons. Is there a place I can send my pedal board? Is this a common thing for the 500x? Thank you for responding.

@rikkydavidson1762 4 ай бұрын

Open clean switches with rubbing alcohol then tap upside-down clean drips out while tapping make sure springs are stretched a little longer tight in the button head 😮❤

@luigimedaglia 7 ай бұрын

you can make a video on how to build the presets from scratch

@armanshikalgar5662 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jon, Is the Pod Hd 500x still a worthy buy according to you in 2022? Thanks

@TheSunMoon 2 жыл бұрын

Only if you can get a good deal, either used or preferably new. There are many newer multi-efx these days, from lesser known brands too.

@metalsapienYT 4 жыл бұрын

Bro, I'm planning to buy this pedal, would you suggest this for live performances and studio sessions? What other pedalboards are as good as or better than this one in the same price range?

@JonEleyetGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

I would absolutely recommend this pedal. Not sure if you've made your purchase yet, but you could also check out the Boss GT-100. That seems to be the biggest alternative. I've played a GT-100 a few times and it rocked.

@adwait1997 4 жыл бұрын

In my opinion it's great to use in live settings, you get amazing tones from it. It's quite good in the studio but then again it doesn't come close to Kemper/Axe FX. You can still use it for studio/live and if you dial your patches right, no one in the audience will find any reason to complain about your tone.

@metalsapienYT 4 жыл бұрын

@@JonEleyetGuitar Got myself a Zoom G5n instead, saw reviews, it has great tones and customizability too. What's your take on it?