Description

The Line 6 POD HD500X delivers more power to inspire your creativity. With an extensive collection of HD amps, 100+ studio and stomp effects, professional-grade backlit footswitches, and comprehensive I/O, POD HD500X is the ultimate multi-effects processor for your stage and studio rig.

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

WORLD-CLASS HD AMPS AND EFFECTS

From vintage classics to modern powerhouses, each HD amp delivers incredible sonic depth, character and touch nuance. POD HD500X also gives you over 100 studio and stomp effects, so you can sculpt your tone to perfection.

MORE PROCESSING POWER

With more processing power and unparalleled flexibility, POD HD500X enables you to create tone that's all your own. Dynamic DSP lets you stack the effects you want, where you want them. Explore dual signal paths and multiple routing options to craft unique sounds or re-create celebrated classics.

RUGGED CONSTRUCTION, AT-A-GLANCE OPERATION

POD HD500X boasts professional-grade footswitches with bright LED rings for at-a-glance operation. The robust bent-metal chassis and die-cast expression pedal make POD HD500X ideal for any stage.

COMMAND CENTER FOR YOUR GUITAR EXPERIENCE

POD HD500X is the perfect foundation for any guitar system, whether you connect to a guitar amp, go straight to the PA or record direct to your computer. Connect a James Tyler Variax guitar and DT amp or StageSource speaker to form the Line 6 Dream Rig the only system that can be virtually any rig.

More Processing Power for Total Flexibility

With more processing power and unparalleled flexibility, POD HD500X enables you to create tone that's all your own. Dynamic DSP lets you stack the effects you want, where you want them, and 512 presets gives you virtually endless options for recalling your tones. You can also mix and match HD amps, cabinets, mics and effects, and explore dual signal paths and multiple routing options -- to craft sounds or re-create celebrated classics.

Sculpt Sounds with Dual Signal Paths

POD HD500X enables you to create complex tones by playing through two signal paths at once minus the setup headaches and grounding hum issues that come with traditional dual-amp rigs. You can route your guitar through two completely independent paths each with its own HD amp and effects chain or process two signals at once by utilizing the 1/4" aux or XLR mic inputs. Whether you want to configure elaborate signal chains and stereo amp setups or create stunning soundscapes, you're at the helm of a powerful sound design tool.

Command Center for Your Guitar Experience

POD HD500X is the perfect foundation for any guitar system, whether you connect to a guitar amp, go straight to the PA or record direct to your computer. Connect a James Tyler Variax guitar and DT amp or StageSource speaker to form the Line 6 Dream Rig -- the only system that can be virtually any rig. With the press of a single POD HD500X footswitch, you can call up a totally different rig with changes to preamp type, power amp configuration, guitar type, tuning, effect chain, and more.

Assignable Footswitches and Rugged Construction

POD HD500X boasts professional-grade footswitches with bright LED rings for at-a-glance operation. Configure them as on/off and preset selection switches -- or assign multiple parameters to each switch and morph between up to 52 parameters in real time with the die-cast expression pedal. You can also use the footswitches to engage the built-in 48-second looper. The robust bent-metal chassis and rugged construction make POD HD500X ideal for any stage.

USB Recording and Comprehensive I/O

With comprehensive I/O including USB 2.0, MIDI, S/PDIF, balanced XLR outputs, integrated mic preamp and more, POD HD500X delivers the connections you need for studio, stage and anywhere in between.

Features/Specs

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