Line 6 POD HD500X




First off, there are people out there knocking the product because they can't get it to sound good. I have been a Line6 user since early 2003. It started off as a recording experiment and eventually found it's way into the live setting. I feel like I understand all the parameters of the units in detail, so I can expect better success than someone new to the product line. I have owned all of the PODs in succession with each of their releases (2.0, XTLive, X3Live, HD500, and HD500x). So if you decide to purchase let me know if you have any issues and I can point you in the right direction.
Secondly, I play in more of a "variety" type band that requires several different types of options (effects or all out different aspects in tonal characteristics). If you don't require much, or only going to use it for a couple tones, there are other options out there that might be better in the long run. Maybe the Line 6 M9 or M13 for effects combined with your one good to go tone from an amp. Just an idea.
I do feel the tones from the HD500 or HD500x do have rather authentic tones. I am a bit of a tone snob, and do own a 65amps Empire head. I do like good Marshall Plexi tones. While my ear my not be as good as some, if you are an average gigging musician, most people in bars or county fair events can't even tell a difference. It does perform really well in live settings as long as you understand where your frequencies lie in a full band context.
I know this is quite long, but I didn't have this information going in on my purchase. I hope this helps you make an informed decision. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate and let me know.
Thanks,
Zach

Thanks again,
Shane
Originally Posted by: espemg81[br][br]It does perform really well in live settings as long as you understand where your frequencies lie in a full band context.[br][br]Zach
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I have a pod hd500X running thru a line6 spider 150 amp, and I love it!! One thing I like about it is that you can download music patches online with it, AWSOME!!! Just go to custometone.com.

personally, using the podxt for years, I realize that there has been some real progress in terms of the clarity and brilliance of the sound, as well as the response to the dynamics.
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I've been using this unit since 2014. Sound wise it seems ok. I'm not too much of a sound-buff so turning a few knobs for a few minutes and i'm mostly happy. I've been running it directly into the PA and in the band contect it works just fine (heavy metal).
The big letdown for me was the quality of the unit itself. I almost exclusively use it in the rehersal room for one weekend each month. I dont carry it around at all, yet still the power connector on the unit started to crap out on my after 2 years. Last rehersal i used the wha pedal (which i have used like.. 5 times since i have the pod) and it didnt work anymore.
Maybe it was just bad luck with my unit, but I am now thinking about getting the Headrush instead.
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I recently purchased the Line 6 Amplifi fx100. It has a great range of sounds, is built like a tank and also has an online data base where you can search for settings uploaded by other users for specific bands and songs many of which are very accurate. These can then be downloaded to your unit. I run it directly into our bands PA and then have my signal in the monitors for most gigs. I did purchase a Headrush active speaker cabinet which matches the unit very well for when I am on a bigger stage and like to hear my guitar behind me though I still run a signal to the PA from that. All in all the Amplifi has been a great purchase and has allowed me to feel comfortable gigging without a stage amplifier for the first time.

One thing to consider with this unit that might be a game changer.....you can't hook up a looper to it. well you can but it will sound horrible.

Not sure if we are talking about the same thing but I recently bought the Line 6 Pocket POD so that I could take my guitar on holiday with me.
I woke up at dawn every morning 9 days and took me, my Hofner Travel guitar, my POD and my headphones down on to the beach for a 2 hour practise before the crowds started!!!
What and amazing piece of kit for about £ 80 (under $ 70 perhaps?)
On returning it doesnt sounds nearly as good through an amp but what amazing tones through the headphones. This replaced my VOX Rock interface which was great but on the POD, the combinations are limitless!
A great buy!