Is the LINE 6 POD HD500x Still Relevant in 2024?

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[@johnfisher2206]

Bought it 2 years ago to replace my entire analog stompbox pedals, purchased the additional HD packs from Line6 site. Its stompbox-like switching method is very useful, very flexible. No one will know the difference whether i use this hd500x or on-stage amps. For sure will use it for more years to come. And when i first got it, your old videos about hd500x are very helpful. Glad this video come out even its considered outdated today.

[@ryanvergara3603]

Been using my HD500x since 2015 for all the gigs since then if until now. It fulfills all my needs acoustically through all genres, is very robust and tough, and still provides me with space to extend my rig. I use it direct to PA and has never failed sonically. It is a great ROI in terms of gear for a working musician. It still works perfectly and relevant for me.

[@ShreddingFinn]

One guy at my church plays one to this day, never once heard it and said "man he needs to upgrade". It is relevant. All the "best" modelers are a few years old, Fractal, Kemper,. For a couple hundred bucks its worth picking up as a midi controller alone.

[@rickschneider3887]

I totally agree! I bought one to play for my worship band 4 years ago for $400 brand new and I have no reason to go to anything more expensive. The sound quality for that unit alone is outstanding!!

[@connorpayne2671]

I actually got mine from the guitarist at the Church I went to in the state I used to live in. He didn't want to get rid of it, but he had a Headrush and needed to sell a few things. I got it and love it

[@notnowboi7795]

I just got a 500x about 7 days ago for about 200$ (with like 100$ of choptone presets on it) and I LOVE IT it’s my first guitar pedal and it’s soooo good the capability of it (especially for being a 10 year old product) is unreal

[@elliottwist1474]

I got a POD HD500 when they first came out. I have 3 of them now (I'll explain). I bought a brand new HD500X for $200 from someone who didn't know what he had, because he didn't know how to use it. I have 4 DigiTech RP360Xp units (I'll explain). ... I know the amp modeling is incredible, I've recently gotten back to that. When I first got the POD HD500 it was used for and with its full potential (all that amp modeling). i.e. ever since then I've been using these units on the FX Loop of several guitar amps "forever." Each one of several rigs have their own HD500 (and the JVM has the HD500X). I want to make a point (the reason I'm commenting). I don't want to go without a Line 6 POD HD500(X) on the FX Loop of any amp I'm using live or in my home studio. Not ever. Thanks for having this channel on KZbin. I'm going to see what else you have on these units. Oh, yeah, Yes the Line 6 POD HD500(X) is still relevant in 2024 and at my house it'll be relevant for quite a while.

[@andrewsinclair5203]

I've still got one and at the moment have no plans to replace it at all. Why? Because I use it with my JTV Variax. The only downside with the 500X isn't really the unit itself, it's the Windows software. As you said, you need an older PC. I've got an older Win10 laptop which I keep just for using with my 500X and Variax because the Win software doesn't work well with modern PCs and hi-resolution displays. the sounds from the 500X are still good, and with careful use of EQ are perfectly good enough. I've done musical theatre shows with my 500X & Variax. I send signal to FOH from the 500X XLR and use the Line Out to a small stereo combo as my monitor. I doubt if anyone in the audience would know it wasn't a Marshall/Gibson or Fender/Fender I was using. Would I like a Helix? yes probably but not at the ££££. And it would have to be Helix Floor to get the Variax and signal routing I'm accustomed to using. More £££££. So, for me, yes the 500X is still relevant. Also, there's a really detailed and useful guide to the Pod HD family still available on the web from MeAmBobbo if anyone needs it. (google for MeAmBobbo POD HD Guide). It goes well with all the helpful and useful stuff you post on your channel!

[@JonEleyetGuitar]

Sounds like you're making the most of what you have! That's the way to do it. I'd love to try out a Variax.

[@jonw3462]

I still have mine, the pitch effects are amazing and I spent sooooo long making patches for heavy tones that it sounds better than my axe fx 2

[@BrickinAwesomeMovies]

Oh man, this video is great! I switched about a year ago from HD500x to Tonex (combined with a bunch of analog pedals) to have a bit more compact unit, but today I started thinking about finding a new usage for my old POD. I like the idea of using IRs with POD - this might be an easy way to shape a better tones from POD. I haven't watched your videos for a while. I remember your series on POD HD500x were very useful to me back in the days, especially videos where you covered the 4 cable method or how to use POD in the stomp box mode were super useful. I'm gonna watch your more recent videos - I see significant improvement in editing and video production in general since the last videos I watched, and I'm really impressed by that. Congratz and thank you for the content you share with us! Take care!

[@rockinrob43]

Love my 500x along with my variax JT , I have the ability to change tunings on the fly rather than bring 5 guitars to a gig I only need one .

[@acecomet]

I have a podhd500 and i love it. I bought it for 150$ canadian😊 super deal. I mic my roland jc120 and send the signal from the pod direct to daw with xlr and to my amp with 1/4 inch. Then Rec both with stereo pair mic😎

[@8stringwrshpleader]

I love this so much! I was literally looking at 500x on FB market and seeing them at $200-ish. That plus a ToneX might be a little pricey, but I love the versatility that it affords you. I think if someone already owns a 500X or can find a great deal on it, they make due until they can pick up a good compact capture/IR loader. A ToneX, Kemper player, Ampero Mini, even a Mooer Prime 2 could all pair super nice with it. It would give you access to legacy tones, a tone of versatility and control, IRs, and keep your rig super simple. I also love that you can use it as a midi controller for DAWs so if you use a Neural DSP plugin or anything like that you can control that rig by assigning midi mapped controls. Bro, if I can talk someone down to $100 I might just snag one of these pups just to have a little guitar practice corner in my livingroom... 😂

[@jcalzada74]

A used tonex range the same price now 250ish

[@goodc713]

Bro your video editing is amazing!!! You're crushing it dude!!! Loved watching this and made wanna buy a pod all over again. Miss you man!

[@JonEleyetGuitar]

Thanks, Kyler! I really appreciate that 🙏 Hope you're doing well!

[@connorpayne2671]

I like my Pod HD500X a lot. I got it from a guy at the Church I used to go to and he said it was great. He didn't want to get rid of it. I use it at Church now and created my own settings. It's also in one or two songs that will be available on my next album

[@Theearswe]

I think my Pod HD500X sounds better then my Helix floor. And it is awesome as an midi-controller.

[@CedricsSpecialLP]

One huge advantage the Helix has is the 4 FX loops, while the 500X only has one. If you do have certain gear that your modeler cannot replicate, like maybe a Delay or a phaser with a specific sound, you can hook up to 4 pedals via the FX loop. You can also use the FX loop inputs for other instruments. So essentially, you can use two guitars with separate amps and effects on the Helix. A huge plus in my book.

[@shawnriffninjareacts7316]

It's a great piece of gear. I've even found ways to use my own IR's bypassing the cab section and using an IR loader.

[@JonEleyetGuitar]

Awesome 👍 Which IR loader have you been using?

[@shawnriffninjareacts7316]

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[@femali]

The pod hd's cab simulation is a bit lackluster, but that's the only con in my opinion. I really enjoy using it with my mooer radar.

[@markmccafferty6515]

I think so. Sold my Helix LT due to lack of use, but kept my 500X. Helix is great, but it's not $1,000 better than the 500X. User interface is more dated, but for home use it's ideal if you're a 3/4 core amp model guy like me

[@timothyhuh3310]

It makes a really capable MIDI controller for my HX Stomp. As well as being a decent emergency backup.

[@kaoskult666]

Ive got a pod hd pro, and it still sounds great. I run it into a blackstar amped 3 to run a cabinet, or use its speaker emulation. I only use the pod for pre-amps and effects. I find the switching between patches a little slow though, and it cuts out for a second.

[@stegerguitars]

mine works awesome ....i also couple it with the tonex pedal and it is super....the Pod controls the tonex via midi so when i change the pod preset it changes the tonex preset. I also use the 500x with my Diezel amp and a Suhr reactive load and a Flamma IR Cab pedal....works and sounds great....with the 500x stereo fx loop i can also combine the tonex with the amp or run dual amps....

[@brentsindelar8823]

I use a 500x and have tried to replace it with a Helix and a headriush, but each time, the 500x remains and those get sent on to someone else. I run it through a DT25 and while I dont like having all my eggs in one basket, i do like the sound!

[@aryamono2772]

This video is very good, I'm a beginner trying to make a video setting guitar solo presets in the POD HD500x digital mode and stombox effect manually, nice to meet you from Bali

[@tonycarpenter-Makzimia]

Still have mine, bought it new. You give great tips as always:). Thank you.

[@dogmainfinito8943]

Yeah excelente video, thanks You for the idea of pedal tone max...

[@xkiller5]

I got the ToneX One a few weeks ago intending to explore new devices, and I have yet to get it to sound same or better than the POD. But with your suggestion of combining them sounds bonkers.....I will experiment with them both now and the Two notes Torpedo Captor X!

[@hectorortiz7321]

Hey bro, is there any way you can explain how do u have ur tonex one setup on the pod? not the specific amp but t he setting. Do you keep 1 amp from the pod and then the tonex? or u got rid of both amps. Are u using cabinets from the pod? I ask because with the tonex i think i can save lot more DSP (im considering getting me a tonex or 2)

[@zibiniepodam2326]

is there possibility to connect two Tonex One or Tonex in FX loop? I see one stereo send output... . Second question - has hd500x midi control to send it to tonex (not tonex one)?

[@stephane406]

What do you think about the pod pro rack ?

[@Judah41Music]

I can no longer use mine as an audio interface on my Mac. Since 2019 or 2020 everything went to 64 bit. The 500x is 32 bit. Does anybody know a work around?

[@linobacarro6875]

Needing help with connecting my HD500x to PC but not detected in my device driver

[@rayericphillips3916]

I am thinking about buying one as I have a Variax standard but I also have a 2012 and 2015 iMac so would this be compatible with these computers. ?

[@joserobertoperezperez1183]

Cómo usas el tonex one combinado con el por hd500x?

[@DavidAllenMD]

i use mine live all the time it chugs

[@JonEleyetGuitar]

💪

[@RCGTRTV]

Huge problem is the boot loop, still does not have a permanent fix. Specially when there's a boot loop, and the USB isn't really detected by the computer. Tried everything, still no fix. Line 6 should come up with a fix and new updates

[@user-nj8fu2zy2z]

Yes, it is!

[@erichkeys]

I love it and now it's very affordable

[@BTL400]

I found one for $120 in great condition. I could not buy the unit as two of my cats got sick and really needed some treatment.

[@taoteg1941]

till LOVE my 500X. I am looking forward to sticking a SimplifierX in to the signal chain (using the 4CM to maximize effect placement), but after that I can't imagine what else I might need (until such a day as I want to pony up for the "latest" gear... again... inevitably ;P ).

[@ryanteacher8134]

HD500X is very good, but you need to know how to EQ out the extreme lows and highs. That's why the cabs sound bad. They need extra EQ.

[@rickschneider3887]

There is a place in the deep edit mode for every amp to attenuate the low frequencies to the exact frequency you want the amp and Cab to be. I set all my amps from 450Khz to 500Hz so I can open up the bass on every amp and not be too flubby or muddy.

[@ryanteacher8134]

@@rickschneider3887 Yes, there are ways. The global EQ is a god send. It didn't even have one when it was first released. I have a low and high cut on via the global eq all the time.

[@Tyranta870]

I still use mine regularly. Lately I've also been exploring setting up a dual path signal chain to use with a vocal mic as well. I still think it sounds great and I love the I/O options it provides.

[@JonEleyetGuitar]

That's great! I've been wanting to run vocals through it

[@ilililil1788]

Should I sell my GE300 to buy the pod? Cuz I like the rotary sound in pod though I still miss my hi gain patch in my GE300 So the pod has a great high gain sound right? Compares to the GE300 I’m thorn between the GE300 and the POD HD 500X tho

[@raulcepero4810]

still a great gear

[@WayneDigital]

Okay so I bought myself the HD500x, really been looking forward to owning this pedal, but it has an issue for me, and yes I've cleaned the pedal, currently it is in ABCD mode, so A has a clean tone on it, and then B follows with an overdrive etc etc, when you change from B to C via the switch it is a smooth transition, but changing from A to B is slow, anyone else have this issue?

[@JonEleyetGuitar]

Hmm, does it still do it if you use different presets?

[@rayericphillips3916]

Great video but must consider the type of computer Mac or windows with compatible OS !!!!

[@JonEleyetGuitar]

Absolutely

[@matthewstiles353]

I still use the regular old hd500 every day lol

[@MahmoudNader]

Short answer... Yes

[@jun-bieenguerra7274]

Yeah.. I think charles caswell of berried alive still using podhd 500x.

[@jondnz]

This video makes me want to bust out my Line6 Floor POD plus just to see how hor---great it is

[@devan7316]

recently switched back to amps and cabs, looking for a cheap but sturdy multifx unit that sounds good for effects. but this has me thinking, could we use 4cm to go through the amp with no amp nor cab sim, through the effect loop and 1 set of outputs, and in the other ouput go direct to FOH with amp and cabsim?

[@JonEleyetGuitar]

Good question! I've never tried. But, maybe if you had the left channel set up for 4cm and the right channel with an amp model it could work??

[@devan7316]

@@JonEleyetGuitar would you be able to try this? ive seen some 500x for 350aud and the only thing stopping me is the FOH side. Pod Go and Hx Stomp its somewhat possible but theyre $700 more expensive

[@jazzylei143]

More videos of the 500x please

[@Topher19801413]

I have a 500x that has been in the closet for around 5 years I may dig out.

[@DanielDavis730]

Need a suit case to lug it around. Get real .the hd500 is gone

[@Ghaos]

Sorry, unless you can get it for free, skip it. A Pod Go is better, or anything from Mooer. This board is from the last days of pre-Yamaha Line 6 and IMO it sounds like it. Can you use it as midi controller ? Sure. But you can also get a new midi controller with a warranty from someone else. I owned this and the HD500 when they were new and is was garbage compared to older Line 6 or even boards by Boss. Cool editing job though.

[@jjjjjjjjjjjhjjjjjhjj]

Do they have the line 6 spider insane distortion setting pre saved in this pedal ?