- World-class collection of HD amps and effects.
- More power and flexibility for total creativity.
- Professional-grade, backlit footswitches for easy operation.
- The command center for your guitar rig.
- Now includes the HD Fully Loaded Amp Bundle - a $99 Value.
MORE POWER TO CREATE
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POD® HD500X is the ultimate tone palette for players who want to
define their sound on their own terms. Sure, POD® HD500X has a
world-class collection of amps and effects, but it isn’t just
about sounding like the classics—it’s also about sounding unlike
anything else. That’s just one reason why POD is the source of
tones heard on hundreds of hit records—and counting.
Now POD® HD500X has even more DSP power to give you new levels of
control when you’re creating your sounds. And thanks to HD
technology, POD HD500X provides the sonic depth, character and
touch nuance that helps you play and sound better than ever
before.
* World-class collection of HD amps gives you unmatched depth and
touch response
* Dynamic DSP and flexible routing options let you create unique
sounds
* Assignable, pro-grade, backlit footswitches for at-a-glance
operation
* The command center for any guitar setup including the Line 6
Dream Rig—the only system that can be virtually any rig
WORLD-CLASS HD AMPS
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From vintage classics to modern powerhouses, each HD amp
delivers incredible sonic depth, character and touch nuance to
inspire your playing—and that’s just the beginning. Customize the
tone and dynamic response of each HD amp with an extensive set of
deep parameters including Sag, Bias, Bias Excursion, Hum and
more.
100+ STUDIO AND STOMP EFFECTS
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POD HD500X gives you over 100 studio and boutique stomp effects,
so you can take your sound in any direction. Emulate classic
signal chains with distortions, delays, mods, filters, reverbs
and more, or discover entirely new sounds by mixing and matching
up to eight simultaneous effects. You also get pro-grade,
assignable footswitches and a built-in, die-cast expression pedal
to control your effects in real time.
MORE PROCESSING POWER, MORE CREATIVITY
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With unparalleled flexibility and more processing power than
anything in its class, POD HD500X lets you create the sounds
you’re seeking. To start, POD provides dynamic DSP, so you can
stack the effects you want wherever you want them. You can also
mix and match HD amps, cabinets, mics and effects to create new
sounds or dial in the tones of your favorite guitarists. With 512
presets, you’ve got virtually endless options for recalling your
tones.
SCULPT SOUNDS WITH DUAL SIGNAL PATHS
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Legendary guitar tones are often created with more than one
signal path. POD HD500X lets you create these complex, rich tones
without the setup headaches of traditional dual-amp rigs. You can
route your guitar through two completely independent paths—each
with its own HD amp and effects chain, of course—or process two
signals at once by using the 1/4” guitar, 1/4" auxiliary or XLR
mic inputs. So whether you want to configure elaborate signal
chains for more traditional stereo amp setups or create unique
soundscapes, you've picked the right tool.
ASSIGNABLE FOOTSWITCHES AND RUGGED CONSTRUCTION
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With POD HD500X, you get professional-grade footswitches with
bright LED rings for at-a-glance operation. You can use them to
enable or bypass amps and effects, or to select presets directly.
If you want to get more creative, you can assign multiple amp and
effects parameters to morph between sounds (controlling up to 52
parameters in real time!). The footswitches also control the
built-in 48-second looper—an instrument unto itself. The
bent-metal chassis and rugged construction make POD HD500X ideal
for any stage.
FLEXIBLE I/O FOR WITH ANY DAW
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POD HD500X provides all the connections you need for studio,
stage and anywhere in between. You can plug in a mic to record
vocals or acoustic instruments, track with your favorite HD amps,
use the stereo FX loop to connect stompboxes and outboard
effects, and much more. Connect to your computer via USB for
multi-channel, studio-quality with your favorite DAW
software—or tap into POD HD Edit, the free editor/librarian
software that makes it easy to tweak and organize all your tones.
COMMAND CENTER FOR YOUR GUITAR EXPERIENCE
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It doesn’t matter if you use a guitar amp, go straight to the PA
or take advantage of a next-gen full-range guitar rig—POD HD500X
is the ideal command center for any guitar setup. It’s a fully
assignable MIDI controller, so you can use the footswitches and
expression pedal to control all kinds of external hardware and
software—and it gets even better when you use POD HD500X with
other Line 6 gear.
Connect a James Tyler® Variax® guitar and DT amp or StageSource®
speaker to form the Line 6 Dream Rig—the only system that can
instantly become virtually any rig. With the press of a single
POD HD500X footswitch, you can recall up to 512 totally different
rigs—with changes to preamp type, power amp configuration, guitar
type, polyphonic alt-tuning, effects chain and more.
With StageSource L2m, you’ve got a cutting-edge, full-range,
flat-response guitar system that delivers consistent tone at any
volume—from studio to rehearsal, to the gig.
FEATURES
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* Extensive collection of award-winning HD amps for authentic
tone and feel
* 100+ studio and stomp effects—use up to eight simultaneously
* Selectable speaker cabinets and mics
* Unparalleled flexibility to craft your tones:
- Dual signal paths
- Multiple routing options
- Dynamic DSP with more power for amps and effects
* Stereo FX loop can be inserted anywhere in the signal chain
* Professional-grade footswitches with bright LED rings for
at-a-glance operation
* Comprehensive I/O includes USB 2.0, MIDI, S/PDIF, balanced XLR
outputs, integrated mic preamp and more
* Guitar input with variable impedance
* Fully assignable MIDI controller—control external hardware and
software via footswitches and expression pedal
* Variable input impedance
* L6 LINK™ connection for integration and control of DT-series
amplifiers and StageSource® series loudspeakers
* VDI connection for integration and control of James Tyler®
Variax® guitars
* 8 set lists containing 64 presets
* 512 user-writable preset locations
* Eight set list banks
* Assignable expression pedal controls amp and effect parameters
* Integrated 48-second looper with dedicated footswitch
* Built-in chromatic tuner
* Tap-tempo footswitch
* Professional-grade construction with bent metal chassis, chrome
roll bar and die-cast expression pedal
* Downloadable POD® HD500X software editor/patch librarian