Using updated modeling technologies, Line 6's PODHD modeling processor pedalboards have achieved a breakthrough in design and implementation. These PODs feature a previously unachievable sensitivity for a more realistic interaction with the 16 built-in HD amp models and add 100 plus modern and vintage-styled M-class effects, onboard looper 128 user presets and a comprehensive digital and analog I/O.

Line 6 mixed 15 years of amp modeling experience with 3 years of research to push past the limits of their previous amp modeling technology. After accumulating 16 sought after amplifiers and restoring them to peak condition with the help of LA's top tube amp experts, Line 6's POD HD Pedalboards use 10-times more amplifier information than before, including single-ended class A tube stages, class AB push/pull interactions, power supply behavior, and more. The result is unprecedented, warmth, feel, sustain, and articulation to provide you with all the amp tones you've been searching for.

Free v2.0 Update

Free v2.0 update from Line 6 dramatically expands the POD HD Desktop sonic palette! Get two brand-new HD amp models based on* the legendary Marshall "Plexi" 1959 Super Lead 100-watt head. Experience the world's first HD bass amp model based on* the immortal Ampeg B-15NF Portaflex (with eight incredible mic options), and warm up any guitar, bass, or vocal track with a new, vintage-voiced tube mic preamp that you can drop into any point in your signal chain. Get all the new HD… read more amp models plus expanded deep-edit parameters and more - totally free!

Features

- HD amp models that feel, behave, and interact with more realism
- 16 HD amp models based on sought-after guitar tones including: California clean, Classic crunch, Vibey boutique warmth, Modern high-gain
- 128 user presets; 256 factory presets
- 100-Plus effects with the use of up to 4 simultaneously
- Delays, Modulations, Distortions, Compressors, EQs, Filters and Reverbs
- Tap Temp Control over most effects
- 24-second looper with dedicated footswitches
- Built-in tuner with signal mute
- 1/4 inch and XLR outputs (mono/stereo)
- MIDI via USB; L6 LINK jack
- Integrates easily with Line 6's DT50 tube amps
- MP3/CD input
- Free editor/librarian software
- Tough metal chassis, footswitches and expression pedal

Your amp collection--now in HD!

On the menu is a collection of freshly modeled amps, and all of which are essential for performing guitarists who require a wide variety of tones in one streamlined, multi-FX-sized package.

POD HD500 includes 16 HD amp models based on:
Fender Twin Reverb
Hiwatt Custom 100 (DR103)
Supro S6616
Gibson EH-185
Fender Bassman
Fender Blackface Deluxe Reverb
Divided by 13 JRT 9/15
Dr. Z Route 66
Vox AC-15
Vox AC-30 (Top Boost)
Marshall JTM-45 MkII
Park 75
Marshall JCM-800 (2204)
Bogner Uberschall
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
ENGL Fireball 100

100+ M-class FX

Made famous by Line 6 M13 and M9 Stompbox Modelers, M-class FX have become stage-standards in serious player's rigs. POD HD500 features a whopping 100+ M-class effects to craft your sound. With this wide tonal palette to play with, you can sound like anyone under the sun... or no one but you. Use up to 4 FX at once.

19 delays including cool tube and solid-state tape echoes

23 modulations including choruses, tremolo, phasers and rotary speakers
With both blackface-style opto and brownface bias-modulating

17 distortions include classic stompbox distortion, vintage fuzz and thick metal chunk

12 compressors and EQs that include stomp comps and studio tube compression

26 filters including wahs and several exclusive custom filters

12 reverbs from surfy springs, to studio plates, to cutting-edge digital room sounds

The power of this collection is truly mind-boggling. In addition to these classic sounds themselves, POD HD500 functions as a fully featured looping, pitch shifting, and harmonizing machine. Ready to start creating? This rig could keep you going for a lifetime.

Unprecedented Flexibility with Stunning Simplicity

Beyond the mere depth of the amp and FX models, POD HD500 offers flexibility to mix and match amps and pedals in multiple pre-set rigs, attainable at the stomp of a switch.

And where other manufacturers seem to require a degree in nuclear physics to access this kind of deep programmability, Line 6 has made it easy. Smart FX make it a snap to quickly dial in your tone, and the free, easy to use editor/librarian software supports your deepest, darkest tonal explorations. POD HD500 was designed by guitarists for guitarists.

Comprehensive Connectivity for Live and Studio Use

Put simply, POD HD500 connects to just about anything and everything - analog or digital, balanced or unbalanced, for amplification or recording.

A snapshot of the back panel shows 1/4 inch and XLR outputs (mono/stereo), USB, MP3/CD input, L6 LINK jack for seamless integration with Line 6 DT50 tube amplifiers, and more.

Built Like a Tank

POD HD500's cutting-edge technology is kept safe within a bulletproof bent sheet metal housing with heavy-duty metal footswitches and expression pedal. No injection-molded plastic boxes here--POD HD500 is ready to lap up years of road and stage abuse and keep you playing. read less