Line 6 POD HD500X

POD® HD500 is the best-selling multi-effects floorboard*—and now POD HD500X gives you even more power to define your sound. It’s the ultimate tone palette, whether you want to re-create classics or go somewhere new. And thanks to HD technology, POD® HD500X provides the depth, character and touch nuance to inspire your creativity in the studio or on stage. So if you’ve never experienced the flagship of the POD® family, now’s the time to check out POD® HD500X.

• World-class collection of HD amps for unmatched depth and touch response

• The most powerful combination of dynamic DSP and flexible routing options in its class, so you can define your sound

• Assignable, pro-grade, backlit footswitches that you can see from anywhere on stage

• The command center for any guitar setup including the Line 6 Dream Rig—the only system that can be virtually any rig

Flexible I/O
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 recording 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.

Features

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Professional-grade construction with bent metal chassis, chrome roll bar and die-cast expression pedal
• Downloadable POD® HD500X software editor/patch librarian