Line 6 POD HD500X Multi-Effect Processor 

I use and endorse it. The best warning I can give is that it is NOT plug and play! It is incredible and flexible and reasonably priced for all this is capable of! But you need to spend time with it! Tweak it. Live with it. Dial in your sounds and search youtube for serious videos. You will be rewarded!

Just got given this. OMGawsh. I've got a bit to learn. Would have loved this when I was a studious gear geek. I will test my patience on this awesome gift. Woohoo

Good Playing Paul :-)

I played every Sunday with this unit. It never disappoint me. Totally amazing if you Know how to tweak it

Cool Review - thanks, Man! God Bless!

I toured the world using the older HD500 paired with a half stack Mesa Dual Rec. I used to be anti-digital everything until I used this. But for convenience of being on the road this is a badass little monster. The best feature is using the software, being able to physically layout the pedals virtually on the screen and directly link to the HD500 updating your virtual setup. Not a bad one stop shop for amateur and pro!

Thank you! Great video.

Amazing I'll buy it!

Had the first model for a while. This updated version they made a few tweaks to it by adding extra amps and memory allowing for more sync without reaching the memory limit sooner than expected. plus the footswitches have a led ring around them so it leta you see them better in the dark.

Paul does great review segments, doesn't get enough credit.

I bought the original HD500 three years ago and couldn't get a good realistic tone out of it after several months of tweaking. I finally gave up and bypassed the amp sims to use it as an effects only processor and I have been loving it ever since. Having the ability to recall banks of effects configurations with a single button is awesome. Adding a second expression pedal allows for complete real time control over effects parameters and makes the HD500 an incredibly flexible live rig.

I was a total skeptic and I am a purest, but this thing is a godsend if for nothing else then a fantastic practice tool. pair this with your (QUALITY) headphones and a iPad and you can play along with all your favorite tracks without bothering anyone. The frst hour I got it home I was a little overwhelmed with all the features, and I wanted to return it becuase it seemed overly complex. I suggest you download the edit software on your PC. After going though that suff for a little while I began to understand how the unit functions. I am more of a pedal guy and not much into modeling at all. If you are not familiar with how amps/cabs/mics/settings work together to form a signature tone it will be tricky to dial in "your" tone. I am still working through that, but this unit has ALMOST made me forget how horrible those original Spider amps were when I was first earning how to play years ago. Those original amps made me stay away from line 6 and I took a leap of faith and I am happy with this thing for sure.

Good demo.

Ordered one earlier today.

Considering buying this, however. Im a fiddle player for a band, and also play lead guitar for certain songs. How well do you think the POD HD500x would work with a fiddle on some of the effects? Not to worried about guitar use obviously but it would have to be something that i could use for fiddle effects as well.

I think the main mistake that people make with Pods is that they believe that you don't need to invest a good amount of time to get a good sound. It's like with the AxeFX too... you need to dial it in (EQing and stuff) and know how to record well. You can make both sound like absolute crap, or sound just amazing. If you don't believe me... Polyphia's Inspire (done in PodFarm) Bulb Demos (done with a PodX3) Cloudkicker's Fade (done with a PodX3)

does the HD500x come factory with engl,diezel,mesa and peavey models or are those in separate patches to buy and download?

As a soloist, how would this or the HD500 go sound wise with both my 1. Acoustic guitar to the 1/4" input and 2. Vocals into XLR input (seperate EQ and reverb needed for each). I'd also like to connect my 3. Roland SPD ONE kick drum pad into the AUX in (no effects needed)! Then direct to the PA speaker with 1 mono XLR lead. Would that work and sound good? Want to get rid of the mixer :).

Can I use (A B C D) switches as individual effects also? Or are they just for patches?

Hello, is it possible to record Input guitar and input mic in the same time ? Or do we need another sound card ? Thanks

Okay, NOW I WANT TO MYYY POD TO SOUND LIKE THAT TOO. Yeah, I know I can, but need a lot to know how to do it.

If I run this straight in to a good set of 5'' speakers, would I need to get a subwoofer to get decent bass, or would it sound OK without one?

With this multi effect, is possible to combine two delays and have a left and right stereo panning effect? Thanks to so much those who answer my question !

2022, still worth to buy?

I would never give up my amp....ever.

I just bough one. My FS6 & FS6 foot buttons dont click like the other switches. Is it because they are in touch mode for the looper? Any Ideas?

love my hd500, if it's good enough for Steve Howe ....

Does this pedal have presets like the line 6 spider 5 240 where it will model certain bands and songs already built in?

It is a great unit no doubt, great sounds and convenient. People tend to expect an amp modeler costing $500 dollars to sound like a $2000 dollar tube amp and that is the problem.....these units just cannot do that, with tweaks you can approach similar tone but that will never be close enough. But these units do provide with good usable tones

One of countless ventures on my quest for tone...fun sounds but I could never really find what I was looking for

for people who have this. How do I run my delays in the fax loop. like what cables go where. an also how do I run stereo out of my delays at the same time? as one of my delay pedals is stereo

Does anyone know if there is any lag or latency when toggling between two amps in a dual amp rig in a POD HD Pro X? Looking to get one and that's my main concern. Don't have anywhere to try it myself.

So I can run this thing through my 5150 and into a cab?

I don’t understand how to use the make your own tone setting when you go on to a completely new tone, it won’t let me access any effects, can anyone help?

Does it have a pitch shifter to 1 or 2 octaves using it's expression pedal? Thanks

What are the presets for the sound on 5:54? Is there some kind of harmony effect on?

I have tried out the HD500X. I also own a Line 6 Pocket Pod and a Boss EBand (with GT100 processors onboard). My opinion at this point is that the Boss sounds a bit electronic and fizzy compared to the Line 6, which sounds more natural. The HD500X is not user-friendly a la Apple. I will take time to learn, that's for sure.

I'm thinking to buy a unit and using a distortion pedal and overdrive in the loop. Will it work well?

Just brought one, but I'm having trouble getting a none-reverb distortion. Being a dunce I'm sure, but it's like the global setting is stuck on reverb ??? I'm sure I'll figure it out ;)

Hi..I just got a used 500x and i would like to reset to factory store so can you please show or tell me howe to do it..Havent found any video on that...Thanks

great pedal board 🤘🤘🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵

The effect at 6.11 is something marvellous. How can I reproduce it on my Spider IV 75?? *-*

Quick question, can you bypass the amp models on this thing and just use the effects?

I won't be the first one to say this, but... OMG THE GUITAR !!!

I never understood why they always load these amps with those cheesy presets. Really, if you study them a bit you can make some amazing clean and distortion sounds.

What is the synth sounding preset called that he's using on this?

Whats that sound used in minute 5:52? Thanks great video !!!

I love ring modulashors!

Seems like a awesome unit, don't understand all the hate this guy gets.... :/ Based on this video this will possibly be my next investment.

how to add beat to POD 500 line 6 plz??

dude i just got mine in mail but its missing the dang power cord :(

Great demo Paul thank you... Dont know why but the pods tone is not really cutting it for me...

I like it but love my stop box modeler more..it’s just easier for me to use..🤘🎸🎼🎶🎶🎶🇺🇸

5:54 instant Iron Maiden circa 1986 / Somewhere in Time

Does this operate manual mode? I prefer it to operate on manual mode. And if so, can we all do manual mode on every footswitch? Or not all of them?

Lol. I automatically knew who would be demoing this!

Ma visto che li postate anche in Italia xche'non tradurre in Italiano?Grazie.

it's a great little machine, the only thing i don't really understand is 48s for the looper? i mean the ditto looper is absolutely tiny and it can do multiple loops like 8 minutes long or something. surely in this day and age they could have made it much longer

I just bought this pedal yesterday from sweetwater, they recommended it over GT-100, I will study the hell out of once I receive it and start building patches. But I noticed not many in depth videos out there, if anyone knows one a link would be very appreciated

glad you combed your hair for the video

That thing is huge.

That bit at 5:53 \m/ Nice

i have the pod hd500 :D

Didn’t realize how freaking massive this thing was when I was looking at a picture of it on reverb😂😂😂

Will it do intelligent harmonies? My Boss ME80 will.

Noob question: Can i use this without an amp?Does it work like the pod hd pro x or an fractal axe fx or a guitar processor?

i am a noob on guitar and i dont understand these things. are they like 100+ pedals in one or is it a amp???

Man everyone gives this guy a hard time lol

Although I appreciate these videos I'm always troubled by the lack of bass on his tone... all treble. #80s!

I personally have purchased a variax, podxtlive ,podhd podhd500, each time hoping that it would be part of the dream rig that it would be if it did what it said it did. But not one piece has been without some kind of a flaw and each time it took just about exactly the time that the warranty was up to be made clear and in some cases years later for it to be known that line6 had known all along but didn’t admit it. Things like using low volt parts in line volt situations and their updates bricking their gear. Weak solders and insufficient grounding in their variax piezo pickups and whatnot. I’ve spent thousands and wasn’t satisfied once and each time thinking that it might just be a learning curve situation. Well it wasn’t. It was defective equipment. But how was I supposed to know that? I suggest if you buy anything at all whatsoever from lin6 that you play the shit out of it and if anything feels even a little bit off or questionable you do some LOUD complaining.i even payed shipping to send gear back only to have them lie to me and send it back saying that it would cost almost as much as a new one to fix it. Line666 IS A FUBU COMPANY. SINCERELY. TONY M.

What's the effect at 6:11 called ?

"Too much talk, not enough demo" comment #9000

That thing is pretty huge. I'll stick to the boss me-70 maybe even upgrade to the me-80!

bro try "kabali bgm " 😍💕 you'll get it on RU-vid

only 48 second loop?

The HD500x sure is a good device. But the guy who presents it here makes the same mistake as the people who design the presets for those effect pedals: A lot of sick sounds but very little that you can actually use as a basis for the sounds you actually use. And eventually the latter is what decides whether you can actually use the HD500x as a substitute for your analog amp setup.

so I'm VERY new to the electric world :/ i have a martin acoustic electric and i have an orange electric amp and the line 6 POD 500X. If i plug in my acoustic into the line and the line into the amp (which is not designed for acoustics ) , would it ruin the amp or the acoustic guitar? please help !!! :/ and what is an amp sim? from my understanding i can manipulate the electric guitar amp to act as a acoustic guitar amp??? i don't know hopefully the internet will save the day !

does it have pitch glide?

can cabinets be used on this?

6:10 sounds like the beginning of a Minecraft song

hey paul whats up? i think line 6 has some great gear as i own their guitars, amps, pedal boards but I really have ONE major issue is they gladly take your money but they should really tell you that you need 3 years of college to figure how to work them, I called support and really i get a person that basically rushes you off the phone and doesnt want to really help you out in the least bit. I asked a simple qustion on how to set a tone to pull up on the hd500 with the variax i have and run it through a mic'ed ampli and i got this for an answer " THATS NOT POSSIBLE " but when i ordered the stuff they said it was and all worked together. They really should do more indepth video instructions on their products or at least tell support to do their job. SO today i am still using my gibson SG assorted stomp boxes linked together and running it through my Fender amp. So I have all this brand new Line 6 stuff thats sitting in my spare room doing nothing. I just had to vent because i wrote line 6 and as always NO REPLY lol

This seems very useful for something like a flyaway gig where I can't bring my amp or board... Mainly as a multi FX processor but has a passable amp SIM if the supplied backline isn't the best What are everyone's opinions on it to plug into a supplied amp with your presets? Is there something generally better?

Can anybody recommend any current model effects processors that are better, easier to use etc?

Can i usr the expression pedal as wah?

Random question, can you stack delays on multi effect processors like this?

Can you turn off the built in amp models.

What kind of combo or amp. use with Line 6POD?

Currently using this pod with a full marshal stack - the head is the joe satriani edition - i love all of the effects, im tweaking it alot through the computer to get everything as perfect as i can, but for whatever reason, no matter what patches i make or use, there seems to be a lack of kick to the tone? ive tested this with a different, older line 6 pod and still a lack of kick to the tone. it feels like 60% of the power / kick has been chopped away and im not sure why. im plugged into guitar in, with the amp front into the pod,just 2 cables and still the power and kick loss. best comparison would be listening to a heavy song through a laptop with no speakers, vs a comp with a few 10 inch incredible speakers lol. i mean it sounds great and all, but theres just this raw power missing from it. im on the clean channel on the amp, which is where i should be. i cant figure out what settings im missing or what im setting up wrong. i like to play leads / solos with reverb, delay, sometimes suboctave, sometimes wah

I was all set to find one - you know -take the plunge and treat myself - have it all there in front of me - an easy gigging life , but then I thought I would just make sure it had everything I needed - not trust to luck !! - and you know what ? no accoustic simulator !!!! A gerzillion settings and tweaks but they couldn't make a tiny bit of room for an A.S My 50 quid ZOOM even has one !!! You have to wonder at some peoples mentallity don't you ?

hi guys! i really wanna get this unit but it is pretty old by this time and i'm worried that if i get it, they might release something new and better at the same price. at the same time, if i wait, i dont know how long i'd have to wait for them to release something new if at all. what do you guys think?

Still prefering my GSP1101 with a CONTROL 2....

i like the sound of the eleven rack better

Hello there everyone. I'm thinking about purchasing an amp modeler of some kind. No one seems to be addressing whether the HD500X or the AxeFX II Feels like playing a real amp. (Currently in 2014) The last time I tried any Line 6 gear it was the Vetta II Head. That head could sound Very close to the Bogner Uberschall, which is Awesome, but because of the few milliseconds of latency it didn't Feel like one. (PS The Line 6 was so good, even back then, that you only noticed the difference in feel when you quickly went back and forth between the real amp and the Line 6.) How is the latency on these units in 2014? How does that Feel? This issue is a Very close second to the tones you can achieve. Please help. (I may go try the HD500X myself today.) Also, does an iPad running a guitar sim (JamUp w/BIAS, etc.) compare at all? Is there more latency with an app on an iPad, or less? When using a bluetooth foot pedal to change patches on an iPad is the switching smoother or worse than the HD500X or AxeFX II? Any help is tremendously appreciated. Thank you all!

this is very good, beatifull. que som animal... hoooouu

Where is the power on/ off switch ?

Found a used one at $180.. still worth it?

Can you upload other amp sims to it?

Are you playing a Jimmy Page signature model here?

does it contain an octaver?

Has that got the sbend