Line 6 Pod HD500 - Tips for making patches

Here are some of the tips and tricks that I've picked up from watching videos, reading stuff on forums, and my own trial and error. Let me know what you guys do to make good patches or if you would like more!
Patches: line6.com/custo...

[@KleyDeJong]

Thanks! The biggest thing to keep in mind is the relationship between delay/reverb/modulation and distortion. If you put a delay before a dirty amp the delay will probably sound washy, muddy, and unclear. Same with reverb. The distortion will apply not only to the dry signal (what you want) but also the wet signal (not so good). So in general you want to put delays and reverbs after any source of distortion. Modulation is harder to create a blanket rule, some sound good in both places.

[@fivepiece]

This has been one of the more informative videos I've found on the HD500. Thanks!

[@KleyDeJong]

Hey, you're welcome! You can either setup the HD500 in pedalboard mode where all 8 switches control individual effects within a preset or you can set it up in preset mode where the bottom four switches are presets and the top four are individual effects within each preset. If you hold the home button you can change between each mode. Then presets save in banks of 4. So if you save that preset as #1 it will be accessible by FS5. If you bank up you have 5-8, up again 9-12.

[@Tim.McElheny]

great video! Keep making videos for new tips and tricks. As a new HD500 owner your videos are helping me streamline the learning process.

[@Itsfabianorivera]

Sweet thanks for the help. I finally Got it to work. I am loving every minute and hour, ever since I got this board.

[@97teledlx]

Kley, I enjoy your vids. You explained things very well. Every musician has that certain thing that everyone remembers. I think yours is your vocabulary. Very subtle and very entertaining. (sizzle snazzle and something something ). And yet it all makes clear sense to me. Keep posting and we will keep learning. God bless!!

[@KleyDeJong]

@CarvinTone - Thanks for the feedback. Your point about the stock patches is very true. They are not very usable and are designed to be very flashy and show off how 'weird/different' you can make it sound. Overall though it is an extremely strong unit for the price.

[@WW-jz8zd]

Your videos are the best. I really learn a lot from your videos.

[@RSchmitt1966]

Interesting about the mixer, as far as panning both sides to center, and getting what sounds like a beefier sound, as well as the volume. I'll have to experiment with that. One of the most challenging things with this processor, is all of the different level settings. I've had the HD500X for almost 2 years, and am still learning more. Very difficult for the beginner to navigate in my opinion. I still have my XTLive, and in a way, like it better. If my wife wouldn't have a cow, I'd just get a Kemper and be done lol.

[@KleyDeJong]

I am glad it was helpful! It is a really powerful unit that can certainly do a lot.

[@KleyDeJong]

The bank switches on the left call up the proper bank of 4 presets and then the lower 4 switches select A, B, C, and D in that bank. If you have it set in preset mode (not pedalboard mode) you can instantly call up those 4 presets in the selected bank.

[@KleyDeJong]

@satchizgod - Definitely if you're using a lot of gain and the buzz is pretty bad. If you can manage it, I like to go without. Sometimes noise gates mess with your attack or sustain a little bit. And there can be weird EQ changes if they aren't transparent.

[@ArntPetterAndersen]

Very great and informative video post there Kley... I am so looking forward to getting mine POD HD500 the day after tomorrow... Can't hardly wait any longer... I've been watching KZbin for several days now ... and I think I've seen all POD HD500 vidz that is out there (at least not far from it)... I have a Fender Stratocaster and a J&D Les Paul that I'm going to use with it, and I'll post vidz of it as soon as I'm the proud owner :) -Tnx again! Regards from Arnt in Norway!

[@KleyDeJong]

@futuresman1000 - Thank you very much! I'm still really happy with the HD500 and I hope you love yours also.

[@KleyDeJong]

@AUDIODH - Good stuff on that delay, I've never had it explained fully to me before. Also I will be experimenting more with that pre-delay on the reverbs. Sometimes I have difficulty dialing in just the right amount of reverb. It can be a little overbearing or not at all. Thanks though, I think you'd be quite pleased with the HD500. Its shocking how good of tones you can get for so cheap. Its a home studio for $500.

[@KleyDeJong]

@finstersmyth1 - Move the first amp into the split chain right before the mixer so it goes up on one end of the branch. Then go to the lower end and add another amp.

[@KleyDeJong]

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. Haha, I'm glad it is enjoyable! God bless.

[@KleyDeJong]

@IanHolmMusic - 100% yes - I do it every time. You have like 20 different times from whole notes to dotted 16ths. I generally use 1/4 or .8ths.

[@KleyDeJong]

Yeah they are listed on the Line 6 toneprint website. I'll post a link in the description of this video.

[@Deadtide]

In the HD500 Edit program, set input 1 to guitar and input 2 to variax. I just recently changed my input 2 to variax from whatever it was before and a substantial amount of buzzing and noise went away. Hope that helps!

[@KleyDeJong]

I do use it in studio/direct mode when plugged in via USB or listening through headphones. You can mess around with other output modes, there really isn't a right or a wrong - whatever sounds best. But finding the right output system (headphones or speakers) is extremely important to getting the most out of a modeler. I'd recommend a FRFR speaker (google it) like a powered PA speaker (Alto TS110a) or some nice headphones. The better you can get the better it will sound.

[@KleyDeJong]

If you leave it where both are on guitar it will double the input gain. Variax on input 2 will put it to normal.

[@donna3188]

I just used my HD500X for the 2nd time jamming with a friend and used the wah pedal (Chrome model). Yep, it was too much (I tried the Fassel, etc, also but the Chrome was the least irritating). Thanks for the tip on adjusting it to sound more natural, I'll have to apply this trick to the others as well.

[@KleyDeJong]

@iamcolinterry - Its got a warmoth alder body, an Allparts maple/rosewood neck fralin vintage hot pickups, PRS McCarty bridge humbucker, Fender USA bridge and saddles, vintage fender style tuners, bone nut, cts pots with treble bleed master volume and tone.

[@IanHolmMusic]

Oh BEAUTIFUL!!!! How i can't wait till my pay check comes in!!!

[@KleyDeJong]

It is actually one that I put together out of parts. The body is Alder from Warmoth. The neck is from Allparts. Lindy Fralin pickups. She's my baby!

[@KleyDeJong]

It would depend on how you would come through the console. If you are able to get some nice stereo effects going and you like to use panning effects it could be sweet. But for a standard rock n roll patch it wouldn't be necessary. Keep in mind you'd also need to run out of both the L and R XLR or 1/4" outputs.

[@KleyDeJong]

It is hard to know for sure what the problem is, but it seems like a driver issue. Do a google search for HD500 driver and try to install it. When you launch Line 6 monkey does it seem to recognize the HD500? If it gives that green check mark it might just be Windows being weird.

[@tgmeatball75]

Loving the wah face! I also suffer with wah face, my bass player cracks up as soon as I switch it on lol good tips man

[@fivepiece]

From what I've read, they're only vaguely similar. But if you are familiar with POD Farm you should be able to grasp the HD interface quickly. I also learned (unfortunately) that the Farm and HD libraries are NOT interchangeable. So all those great patches you spent hours tweaking on the Farm will have to be recreated from scratch on the HD. I was really hoping for a copy/paste option, but no luck.

[@KleyDeJong]

@iamcolinterry - Thanks, she's a keeper! It is funny how left over parts can make a sweet guitar.

[@SuperBriansmoke]

Is the delay for a thicker/doubling sound? Putting the delay mix to 100% @ 20ms will result in only the delayed sound coming out, with none of the non delayed sound. I don't think this will fatten up the sound. This will result in a latency type of effect, where the sound is behind what you're playing.

[@medbad5150]

You're a star mate..great stuff and well explained.

[@Itsfabianorivera]

Hi there. I have another quick question. When you use the HD 500 while using recording software. Are the only things you need, is the HD 500, usb cable, and recording software. I've tried using reaper for recording, but it won't recognize the device. I might be doing something wrong, but I'm not sure. Do you need another device or even monitors to hear the sound. I'm assuming not.

[@peterjhamm]

If you're playing live, though, the room has it's own reverb, and it might make you really "mushed up" in the mix with the band. Also using those two verbs eats an AMAZING amount of bandwidth. Forget about dual amps and delays. For most of my patches, I wouldn't be able to do the other FX I want. To me, the non-verb sound sounds better, too. Also... the short delay trick works better if the mix is at 50%, at 100% it's just delaying the tone. I agree that the Z amp is amazing, tho.

[@Itsfabianorivera]

I just got this board When your using it through the usb connection.Do you set your board to studio/ direct? Also I don't have a home studio set up.So I dont have the external speakers to play through. I only have In line earphones that I use for church and to me the sounds of the amps sound very muffled and weird.I switched the output to combo and it sounded better, but this would be incorrect right.I dont have the money to buy the external speakers, would a good set of headphones do the trick

[@mtl47]

Your guitar faces are pretty epic though

[@briancheetham9134]

I use the delay @100% with min time when I do stereo patches. Put the delay on one side (L or R), and it gives you some nice separation.

[@little_bigtone]

Great informative video. Im looking to purchase one of these when my amp sells...a friend let me borrow his and it took about a half hour of fidgeting to decide on wanting one. Versitle enough to play in my rock grouo but do my heavy metal solo project with the same amp and super cheap for what it does

[@AlexTsaler]

digital delay with this settings will give MUCH more space if you set it to the one(left or right) of two chains in STEREO mode

[@IanHolmMusic]

Hey, can someone tell me if, with the delays, i can set the repeats to a time signature? So instead of running repeats at 400ms, I can have them as Dotted 8th notes that i can set to tempo via the tap tempo button. That's really the only thing i need to know about this board. I love all the amp models, but i do alot ot U2 style stuff so i need to be able to set my delay to Dotted 8th notes.

[@KleyDeJong]

Thanks!

[@catoleg]

Your guitar sounds so good!

[@ricomajestic]

How many parallel signal chains can you have with the HD500? Is it just two or can you have more?

[@fuckerno12]

does it make a difference if you put all of these effects or fx or whatever they are called to the left i mean does it make a difference ?

[@markgalloway]

Hello, thanks for taking the time to make this vid. I recently got a HD500. I am still taking baby steps. After you build your channel, how do you save it to say 1A? And, how do you assign the footswitches to turn the screamer or a chorus on and off? Thanks again.

[@BonkeyMucket]

What is this software you are using on the POD500? I would love to be able to use my lap top screen instead of that little POD screen. Where do I get it?

[@KleyDeJong]

line6.com/software/

[@KleyDeJong]

Nice! Have fun!

[@EricSala97]

is the edit software for the hd500 the same as the line 6 pod farm?

[@whitestratman3158]

Pretty indepth man thanx...

[@KleyDeJong]

@ricomajestic - Two is the max. You definitely would run into serious DSP issues if you tried to add more. The hardware isn't powerful enough.

[@MisterZavala7]

Thank you for your answering! So you mean that the dry signal is the one BEFORE the amp/distortion, and the wet signal is the one AFTER the mixer? so in general, any modulation, pitch or EQs can be set before? Thanks again Kley! you are such a great and a smart musician!

[@jbirge3]

Very helpful video. thanks alot

[@michaelmaughan3599]

I use a xt live and love the sounds i created but I recently bought an hd 500, problem is i don't seem to recreate the sounds i have on my xt live, i thought it would be an improvement but I'm finding it really difficult to get the great authentic tones i have already. One reason i think is theres a model called chemical x that i use for my lead tones but its not on the hd 500. any advice appreciated

[@29frusciante]

@IanHolmMusic hi just wanted 2 say that the edge actually uses line 6 so u would get very close 2 his sound..

[@MisterZavala7]

Hey Kley!! Such a great video, playing and explaining! I just have one simple question which I think a lot of people here is wondering the same. What is the difference between seting the effects after or before the amp or mixer? Thank you very much! And keep on rockin!!

[@KleyDeJong]

Yeah that should be enough. I use reaper and it should work great. Do you have the Line 6 drivers installed? Look up the Line 6 monkey for help with that.

[@clutchnades]

amazing. your voice should be on every vid. i love it!

[@ishmaelkaikai9441]

This was eye opening

[@KleyDeJong]

I have the floor unit but I'm using the HD500 Edit software on my PC.

[@silkysam5958]

Ok after u make that preset, how do u recall it, without tap dancing trying to find it.

[@anti_gravity8446]

Hi Kley, where do you plug here? You went direct to the pc or an amp or an FRFR?

[@KleyDeJong]

I did go USB to PC and also used my headphones as FRFR.

[@juanfberrio]

Hey dude, culd you share some ambient patches??? do you up load it in line 6 web site? could you do it by e mail??? your sound is great!!!

[@snooginsivmf]

Came here for the tutorial, stayed for the sizzle snazzle!

[@ilikebluesnz]

thanks, learnt 2 new tricks there

[@johncaustin]

Is it just me, or is the HD500 Edit screen totally unreadable on this video? :(

[@IsmaelSilVig]

Man, the "room reverb" you use is actually not necessary. You can adjust the distance of the mike from the cabinet; that will give a roomy feeling to your tone. Try that instead of wasting DPS on an extra reverb. Cheers.

[@srmlive_]

Your guitar sounds TOO GOOD !!! which make and model number? please reply :)

[@Bflatest]

will this stuff run on SNOWLEOPARD ?

[@kdguitar61]

How are you running the pod into the computer?

[@silkysam5958]

Ok thx ill try it out

[@iamcolinterry]

@kleydj13 so what all "parts" are there?

[@KleyDeJong]

@kdguitar61 - Through the USB output.

[@andybarrett4407]

You said "uh" or "um" 56 times. That's one "uh" or "um" every 10.3 seconds. And you also said "snizzle snazzle" one time.

[@CarvinTone]

Very cool indeed, this is the sort of stuff I look for preping for my new HD500 next week. If one goes into these new units there is an amazing quality of tones way beyond the typical dumbass plug and play dufus who does not realize a stock preset is NOT a good judge of the unit but merely a starting point. I have always preferred building one from stock, very cool tips. Do more!!!!! Line 6 HDs are way beyond the prior state of modelers.

[@tasfa10]

hum ok but cant you just enable input 2?

[@pauloalexandre-dd4nl]

Download the drive solo for the lead sound, this was made for the single stroke strings riffs for rock and metal, 2013 new wave sound, , you may need to change the EQ because I used the pioneer headphones, and for some headphones and different wood guitars and pickups, you may need to do same adjustments, I found that the other metal amps they lack mids for harmonics and single string power riffs, Please give comments, Paulo silva8200 patches, best is the drive and drive lead

[@idanshahar]

pazasss great vid!

[@austinfailz]

Where are the power amp controls?

[@KleyDeJong]

@timmymac13 - Thanks!

[@PozerKiller]

@kleydj13 I was kidding man:-) Good Video:-)

[@tasfa10]

why dont you get a huge buzz like i do?!

[@paulosilva8200]

new patch called drive oct, find it on paulosilva8200 tones.

[@LaszloVersteeg]

Sizzle Snazzle!!!!!

[@Guitarburt]

My wife used to tease me about my "guitar face." Kinda made me self conscious. Never thought about what my face did while I played. Now it kinda DISTRACTS me to think what someone else is looking at when I'm trying to concentrate on my playing.

[@tasfa10]

variax?! why? im not using any variax!

[@Kabepabemuspus]

Sizzle snazzle

[@Theliraan]

You mouth really active while solo :)

[@Deadtide]

Exactly. lol, just try it.

[@KleyDeJong]

@PozerKiller - You don't make faces when you play! What's wrong with you man! Just joking though, but really - watch Hendrix, SRV, Gary Moore...They all made crazy faces when they played. Sometimes you just can't help it.

[@mindopen002]

Good video, thank you.......when your using the wah you look like an old man chewing on his gums....LOL

[@PozerKiller]

What's wrong with your face when you play

[@zaniele]

double click to center

[@cast390]

Whats with this guys mouth?

[@KleyDeJong]

Thank you!