Line 6 Pod HD500X - Metal

[@ZombieThirteen]

This song brought back a lot of lonesome high school memories, love that album, The Haunted, and that you're a perfect fit with them Ola, congrats, and great video.

[@fmdangelo]

The POD HD 500 and 500x can sound really good.It's not an AXE FX,but it sounds cool.Ever hear Chimp Spanner ? Paul uses an HD Pro.Many musicians like myself can't afford a $3000 AXe FX setup,but the POD HD series,can sound quite good at 1/6th the price.They are just tools. Which tool can you afford?Anyway I'll bet in a blindfolded test,99% of most people couldn't tell the difference between aPOD,Axe FX or a real tube amp .Besides,you can buy the exact same gear as any of your guitar heroes and your tone will still sound nothing like them.So much tone is in the hands,and the fingers on the fretboard........

[@codiewaldvogel3046]

hey bro i feel you pain and have another solution for you that i have discovered to get tones easily up to par as the axe fx. its called th2 by overloud, ive have tried just about every amp modeler software out there, and this takes the cake without a doubt, its only 150 bucks as far as i know

[@tomasvmusic]

@@codiewaldvogel3046 Th3 comes free with cakewalk

[@nekromachine]

@@tomasvmusic It's not as good as the full version of TH-U to me personally, although TH3 Cakewalk Edition is certainly useable for pretty much any scenario. TH-U is well worth upgrading to if you like any of the Overloud's TH series. The Waves PRS Archon from the "PRS Supermodels" trio of modelled amps is very damned good also but that depends if the Archon suits your want/needs. Then there are the now numerous Neural DSP plugins, They are brilliant. Mercuriall and STL are another two that offer so very good stuff among others in the plug-in and standalone application area, TSE's X50 v2 is very good stuff for a bargain price plus most offer some freeware too. There are more but you get the picture, Spoilt for choice nowadays in both the realms of hardware and software. Ultimately whatever you find works best for you, covers what you need and want then that is the way you should go. All the best your way and all, cheers!

[@rdpete]

4:54 was worth it alone

[@YuNo232]

Everytime I switch trough the banks and this effect shows up... Guess, what I play :D

[@tomic_luka]

Funny how much difference there is between picking techniques... Not being disrespectful or anything, but Ola's picking is so accurate, punchy and sophisticated that it's not freakin' normal...

[@rmal88]

Those are some REALLY abstract tones. I can see this being a wonderful POD to have for sound designing!

[@silverburst3112]

The only person I could watch with this platform!!! Wonder if the patches still work. A revisit would be awesome

[@donmega808]

I love the baseball tune with the organ

[@RokDAWG1]

I've watched this a couple of times & really dig the sounds from this. It really gives any tube amp a run. Damn good demo

[@MrBleedingbullets]

Thru a tube amps effects loop it sounds even better.

[@RokDAWG1]

I have several real tube amps & have yet to actually try it. I need to change that!

[@Nevermore26]

Reminds me of when I first got my POD XT Live. Sit there for hours just playing each tone.

[@Mist_R]

Proof that Ola makes everything sound good.

[@ashcook123]

"These machines are strictly dependent by the user. They can be shit or awesome depending on your ability to tweak." THIS

[@OlaEnglund]

Mainly more DSP power, but also some other small things

[@SilverMusicAndGaming]

Ola. It's been 7 years. Just since this video. Pretty crazy

[@OlaEnglund]

Hey buddy! Well haha the weights are there as a reminder that I should lift them once in a while! Never happens though...

[@Icecoldavery]

Thanks for the Patch and Demo! This is the cleanest Metal based patch I've ever played with!

[@ChristtRedsky13]

4:53

[@MrJeezus]

Fuckin' CHARGE!

[@IndoorRaccoon7]

That's the one thing I "hate" about the POD, I feel like so much of it gets wasted on someone like me. I love the patch switching/program-ability, but I use like 1/100th of the effects and stuff, which is why so often I've thought about going to a regular, simple, tube amp. Yet, the convenience of that patch programming and switching is pretty damn hard to let go. Sick tone in the beginning, Ola, definitely going to download that patch!

[@smacman68]

Wow. That sounded really good. Tight, responsive and articulate. Line 6 is really becoming my favorite gear. I had the M13 and loved it. I sold it and bought the new Boss GT100. I don't have any real complaints with the GT100, it is a great sounding board, but there was just something about that M13 that I really preferred. Perhaps it's just the way it functions and the ease of use. Contrary to what the Boss folks say about how easy the GT100 is to use, it's got a fairly steep learning curve.

[@GraveFeeder]

Ola, please revisit this using an IR loader. I’m about to make a video as soon as my 500x comes in showing that old tech is still usable and you don’t NEED a quad cortex. Also do the vetta!!!!!

[@MahmoudNader]

@@GraveFeeder Yeah man .. pod HD500X is a monster... Way ahead of it's.time

[@capoman1]

Yes more Haunted, good stuff. I'm sorry, I don't know who your friend is here. But you two are doing a great job. I would watch covers like this all day, bring them on.

[@kostaskoumpiadis]

Hi Ola! Is there any chance to get that POD HD500x presets? Link in description doesn't work, please can you fix it or to upload new

[@JamesYellandMarketing]

Same... :)

[@dragosandrei]

Great..your metal style is awsome...not to fast..not to slow...not to complicated ...not to easy....its just the right thing

[@13thNemesis]

He didn't write the song lol.. It's a The Haunted song! Check them out! ;)

[@metalforever12085]

***** that's his band, genius.

[@jordandayman1356]

***** Ola only joined the band this year, he hasn't written any of their material beyond the new release they are working on.

[@metalforever12085]

Jordan Dayman I see! I never knew that.

[@Shredbmx221]

Ola's been the man longer than I knew.

[@hawkwind8468]

U guys tear it up!! That tune is amazing and anyone wearing a rainbow shirt is a friend of mine..were the harmonies done with one guitar and effects of the HD 500 it sounds fn great!

[@SEIJITV]

Very happy you made a video with this unit man. More people need to be aware of the POD HD series. The tones are just too close to what the Axe Fx does and that makes it a budget gear guy's dream rig. There are some tips to get the tones even clearer and punchier straight from the unit if anyone wants to learn. I did and I love my HD500. Thanks again dude.

[@RokDAWG1]

Nice, really nice as always...people complaining about the simplicity of some of this don't understand that you just give it a test run to get an idea of what it can do. All of that fine tweek stuff can be done later. You killed it brotha man!! Good demo!

[@jessehuerta2028]

I am reading how people are going back and forth about the HD500X sounding "weak" or solid. Some are between and can't decide; all of which I respect. But one thing for sure is this HD500X sounds amazing in this video. Someone made a comment about those capable of tweaking amps being better suited for this unit. However, isn't that the case with just about any amp? The more knowledge and ability as a player means any amp you play will sound better. No disrespect to anyone.

[@givemeajackson]

always the loop if you use a preamp. but the pod hd can also be used to go directly into the PA system if there's one at your venue. will probably even sound best. you could use a wireless system from the headphone out for in ear monitoring even.

[@carabidus]

GORGEOUS tone! Crunchy as hell, but clean. Well done!

[@frozenmammoth420]

Ola, a couple of companies have started making solid state "preamp tube" replacements, it would be really cool if you could demo the idea, as well as compare brands, and compare them to real tubes.

[@alex7leadg]

I dig this haunted more, and the tone its great very clear tone. lml

[@witchdiaries5739]

Looks like you boys pump some iron before shooting the videos? Sounds good and congrats on the gig with the Haunted! Been a fan of theirs since the late 90s

[@lyledurand]

man i love the crazy sounds you got out of that thing

[@honziik_zamazal_]

hello, is it possible to access the presets that Ola used? I would be very interested in its settings and would like to try them if possible 🤘 Thanks in advance for the answer, and as they say, keep it coming 🤘🤘🎸

[@everythingisstupid6227]

is there a helix demo on the horizon?

[@wheelsdeal]

No i dont mean to insult you.What i am saying is that both tube amps and modeling Line6 stuff can sound either great or crap depending on the use and EQing.The HD500X on this video sounds good if you ask me so the tone is there.Sure its no substitute of a good tube amp but they have their uses.For instance my Line6 Pod XT is 3 times better than my 6505+ on low volumes

[@evang7412]

the problem is that nobody shows pedals performing live on stage !!!!

[@GuitarWithDofka]

Fits in the mix nicely. That old Charvel is a win win as well 🤘

[@6StringEraser]

Dude that Sigi Braun is the coolest guitar ever!

[@corporativein3030]

You are great... your videos are awesome. I could not find the patch in the link you mentioned. It goes to a page where there is no patch

[@cearbhaillblain]

I agree wholeheartedly, for €500 i'd prefer to try something else. Don't get me wrong, I have Pod XT and I use it, but only as an external sound card for my laptop when i get stuck and need to record something. The sound quality of Line 6 is great, but like Alex implies, you end up using about 5-8 presets that you make and the rest goes to waste. I ended up buying an amp and manually using Delay and Reverb to sweeten the sound. For me M13 is still the king, simple and effective.

[@Johannore]

Yes it can. And it has both guitar, mic och variax inputs.

[@capacitiveguitarresistance]

I recently got sick and had to sell all my shit for playing guitar and recording (Helix, guitars etc.) it broke my heart so I'm thinking of getting a pod HD500x when I can afford it. Are they any good?

[@damcrafter1]

Hey,Ola.You're a badass player.Sick riffs and solos,you're with Dimebag my biggest influence.Six Feet Under and the Haunted never had a better guitarist. Greetz Damian (Sorry for my bad english,I'm 14 and german ;)

[@SomethinWild]

You can plug htis into a tube amp but I recommend using the loop in the back of your amp rather than the direct-in in the front. This way you will bypass the the preamp of the combo and you will maintain the character of your preset on the POD HD. Otherwise you might sound like crap.

[@batmandeltaforce]

The HD500X pays for itself in one studio session, or makes home recording a piece of cake. No expensive mics, amps, speaker cabs and experimenting. Works just as well live:)

[@youssefhelayel]

+batmandeltaforce can you record guitar from it via the usb cable? if so, how's the quality? thanks.

[@batmandeltaforce]

Youssef Helayel YES, excellent. You can record anything you can plug into the alternate input, vocals, keys, whatever. It is an audio interface and shows up in your DAW.

[@youssefhelayel]

+batmandeltaforce thanks for the reply mate cheers!

[@jasontkemp]

Yeah, a lot of the sound comes from mixing/mastering. Still Pretty sweet to see what it's capable of in that context though.

[@jakubszuminski5570]

@Ola Englund - link to download does not work - I know it was 7 years ago ... anyway :D Can you please check it ?

[@marcg1z28]

This sounds awesoem fellas, Not flat or dry at all as far as the Guitars go. I suggest playing with a good set of speakers or ear phones. Comp speakers do not do what the guys did any justice. \m/\m/

[@RokDAWG1]

I have the Pod HD500 & it's actually pretty impressive. I use it for recording...DRY...just set up amp styles i like & keep those sounds Like, I have actually used, simply a Pocket pod. NOT one of their effects built in. I use it like an old amp w/out an effects loop. I Use a couple of effects fm git to pod. Find a decent sound that you can use. REALLY use...the rest is in your fingers!!

[@Stashitquick]

I remember that Line 6 was always saying that all of the POD HD systems would sound exactly the same, they just contained more hardware features as you go up the line

[@JoeyVanden]

So this is basically the same as my Pod HD500?.. Lol The patches sound all the same to me, but it looks really badass!! I also read that there is more available Dsp. How much of a difference would you say there is over all?

[@NeZversSounds]

look at his older videos and probably his site. If you mean preset pack than it's up to Toontrack to call Ola!

[@KubaSwiatekGuitar]

Hi Ola! Is there any chance to get that POD HD500x presets? Link in description doesn't work :( You are doing amazing job on your channel! Even my wahman enjoy your videos! BTW, do You know Koppi? They are from Sweden and they are roasting amazing coffees! That may be pretty good question for next Q&A! What's the coffee that you are drinking? Do you know that Solberg & Hansen (Norway based roastery) is making TRVE BLACK METAL COFFEE called Black Coffee? Best from Poland!

[@tylerwolfe648]

Ah man the HD series totally rocks live. Granted I mostly use it's clean amp models, Ive gigged with a Soldano sl100 model with tube screamers and that thing TEARS it up

[@FCValle]

how do you do this mix between kick and bass sound so good? It sounds like they are coming out of different sources

[@stevevai0]

Hey Ola, I hope you can answer, In your own experience the pod HD500x sounds better than the POD HD500 (or pod HD pro) talking about the amp models? or sounds the same? pleaase respooooond. You are the best Ola.

[@arislaf]

Only the DSP and the lights of the footswiches. Not worth upgrading yet.If they will put some new amps afterwards available only on the X series, ok then.

[@katsika84a]

You guys FUCKING ROCK!! Ola, amazing badass riffs as always man!!I remember the 1st time i listened to The Haunted. It was a documentary about freestyle motocross named On the Pipe and at the end there was a big crash because this Dan Pastor over jumped the ramp and almost got himself killed. The song that was playing in the background was The Forensic, a really underestimated song and along with this and the video you could feel the tense of that jump. I don't believe that the producers could find a better song for this scene. And this song right here has the same riff, hasn't it?

[@MajorBruno]

I was really hoping you were going to play the baseball fanfare the minute I heard that patch! haha.

[@traverserdavid]

The compliments you get from guitar players show after show on your tone is all the more interesting when your POD and power amp are rack mounted and they don't know it's not a tube head ;)

[@childrenofbodomfan74]

Still sounds better to me than the GT100 in that category in my opinion. Obviously far away from a Axe FX, but so is the price. Even though I've moved on to tube amps I still find that both deliver great value for the price they are at.

[@brandon9271]

Probably because its tweaked to sit in the mix. Add in some bass guitar and it would probably sound great. I'm sure if you took some off your favorite metal albums and could hear the guitar tracks isolated from everything else they wouldn't sound as "heavy" on their own. I know that the tone I use while jamming alone doesn't sit will with a full band because I like a bass heavy bottom end tone :-)

[@MrJam1001]

You rock witch! As good as these guys are they could still take a lesson from you. Witch is one of the best guitar player's on youtube in my opinion.

[@Ryan_Messenger]

Hey, Ola. Do you think this is a good, portable, budget option for jamming with friends/ rehearsal in 2023? I've seen them used for around $250 and I already own a FR speaker to pair with it. Sick riffs🤘

[@tylerwolfe648]

Dude the HD series is awesome. The amp modeling is very faithful if set up correctly. the XT was awesome but the HD series really made it's leaps and bounds. It feels like you're playing with a legit valve amp. Some of us can't afford nice stacks :) Ok well all of us, really. But don't knock it!

[@freiermann7]

That carpet is extra shaggy.

[@wosupbro]

Buckethead is the only guy who could probably use all these effects and sound like a god

[@kingkabong]

Yup, check Ola's other videos, etc. Huge deal!!

[@anti_gravity8446]

Imma try this to my hd500. Thanks Ola.

[@givemeajackson]

your siggi braun is incredible!

[@RastaMaleekMetal]

Really impressive Ola. It's very educational enter in you channel. Great job and co gratulations

[@rickfeith6372]

Hey Ola. I really liked that there little jammie song. You guys were tight.

[@fabianfigueroaoficial]

Great job man! Great tone and great mixing quality! Brutal Riffs! What is the song playing in the beginning?

[@chechoguitar112]

Hi Ola, I have found your vidz very interesting and useful. Personally, If you were using this POd HD on stage, would you plug it directly to the channel of the amp or would you use the back input of the head?

[@od_muziki]

I was set for the Boss ME-80, but this is more futuristic. Still Boss gives you those classic tones.

[@fafastv6146]

Hey , unfortunatly, the link doens't work to download sounds whith HD POD 500 X .....

[@JforC11]

can be found through wayback machine

[@fafastv6146]

@@JforC11 Sorry man, I'm franch and I don't understand the words wayback machine, can you developpe please ? thanks

[@JforC11]

@@fafastv6146 tapes wayback machine dans google, ensuite tu copies/colle l'url sur le site, au pire si ça ne fonctionne pas je peux te l'envoyer par mail. Cdlt.

[@fafastv6146]

@@JforC11 Hey Thanks for the wayback program . I can go to the site but nothing about dowloading presets for POD HD ??? If you've a link, it's good for me Many Thanks

[@JforC11]

@@fafastv6146 3ème colonne, 1er lien

[@MrRockman46]

hey buddy love your channel,Im thinking of buying one,theres a used one in my home town for 300.00 bucks,are these worth buying.I play alot of 70s and 80s rock and love high gain stuff,what you think.appreciate any help.I am buying the marshell code 50 and foot switch,have you tried one of them,love the tone and plenty of gain.hope you have time to respond back,I trust your advice.thanks and keep a rocking.

[@skoddskar3D]

Hey Ola, I'm trying to decide between buying a Line 6 POD HD500x or a Line 6 x3 Live, I was just wondering if you have experience with both, and which you would recommend as being the more versatile with a variety of Metal tones, ranging from Gojira and Meshuggah heavy sounds, to stuff like Vildhjarta with more eerie effects. I've been watching videos on both models but can't quite make a decision as I don't really know what features each has to offer, and what differences they have. I noticed in most videos the x3l has a little more highs, and the hd500x has more low end cut through, but I don't know if that's just how the user is setting it up. Any feedback would be appreciated, and I love your videos!

[@brathzo]

Tyler Dustrude hd500x is more amp friendly. x3 live is not

[@skoddskar3D]

Very good to hear, I went ahead and purchased the HD500x without waiting to hear back on this. It's shipping now, thank you for the response

[@ViceVerseAh]

@@skoddskar3D how is it?

[@todda.2088]

Awesome guys !! dig the song tight !!

[@chechoguitar112]

Hi Ola, I'm a big fan of your vids and tutorials, may I ask?? what's the deal with sag, bias, and bias x features in the pod hd series and not only those but NI Guitar Rig and other guitar software?? I have no idea about those functions, so I'd really appreciate some hints about this. Hope your wife and your daughter get well, greetings from Colombia!

[@dantedmc2362]

Look up the MeAmBobbo guide for the POD HD series, pretty much covers every base.

[@ajbrown5805]

Was this recorded straight into the computer via USB or did you mic an amp like normal?

[@AtifMetal]

+AJ Brown Straight into an interface i think

[@jonztwn]

Wow u guys sound amazing!!! I'm planning to buy one of those of just normal hd500. Can somebody explain which one will be a better choice, compared to the price?

[@Nui7hari]

Is that a Model 3A your friend is playing? I'd even guess it's a '86 Model 3A... seeing that Kahler. Awesome guitar! The HD500x sounds really really good!

[@panasony23]

Did you record the guitar line in, or did you hook up the 500 to an amp? I ask because when i do direct in, the sound is muffled and dark, not nice and clear. Is it my settings? I used your preset and it wasn't as clear and punchy, but dark and gloomy. Any pointers?

[@shadowsun199]

I'm having the same problem.

[@mikescanlan4653]

When you use a preset (This goes for any sort of digitial modeler, axe fx, kemper, POD, GT-100, etc etc) the sound is never the same. The guitar is different, the pickups, and ultimately you're a different player. You always will have to tweak the tone. He did go direct in, the signal chain is in the description. The HD goes stragiht into Logic. I know on the GT-100 you have to set it to a setting depending what you're using, I think this has it as well.

[@panasony23]

oh I see now. I thought since it is pretty much software based, it should sound the same every where else. thx for the tip

[@mikescanlan4653]

panasony23 Ah if only! Your welcome. good luck, hope you get it dialed in how you want it

[@panasony23]

Mike Scanlan thx man, I have for the most part got a pretty good metal sound. I like to think it sounds like cannibal corpse, but who am I kidding? lol

[@gtslow7]

nice job, i love the first solo ola

[@lemmehollaratya9443]

Is this directly from the pod 500x or has it been modified further after ?

[@lemmehollaratya9443]

great thanks

[@PatrickWard4]

I had a real difficult time getting good tones from the hd500. When I got the jamup and bias app for ipad I was able find better tones in minutes, so I recently got rid of the hd500 after 2+ years of owning it. I'm just an average user though, it's not to say I couldn't have gotten better tones from the hd500. It's just difficult.

[@tomix1970pl1]

I think that this sound is good and you dont need anything different to do good heavy music.If you want super heavy you can buy Mesa Bogie but difference in price is super heavy.

[@eyalleviton2617]

i dont allways subscribe to a guitar chanel, but when i do the its an awesome one! keep the good work

[@ChuckLeone]

These patches sound amazing! Is there a way to upgrade the original POD HD500 to get some of these sounds?

[@ChopsUK]

are you able to upload your olas fireballs sound again please?

[@allenrocks5439]

Tryin to get d patch.... no links just d site.

[@markk9184]

Wow its been a year ago and this song is still brutal as F

[@LemmyKoopaVGA]

Probably so it doesn't drown out the bass. You know that's what you do when you mix stuff right? You cut out excess bass and sometimes highs so it doesn't sound muddy.

[@Y4NMasked]

Hey Ola! It is possible to get a feedback effect sound with that POD?

[@Edshinigami]

You should totally try podfarm !!

[@muhammadfadhil9746]

everything sounds awesome when you do a demo ==

[@methiumsmusic]

tonelord

[@sawbonesquad4876]

My dad gave me one of these randomly last week he got from a coworker. Does this patch still work? Maybe worth a revisit video....

[@mick6084]

Please make a video for Boss GT-100 please!

[@kirayamato5549]

yes, this effect is not what they promise it to be, i know most of you doesnt have enough knowledge about effects specially for shred types, well to tell you the truth this thing right here doesnt cut it, and for those who seek heavy satisfying distortion i recommend to you pocket metal muff combined with a booster, digital distortion doesnt cut it it will always sound electronic. i mean no disrespect im a fan of Ola. peace and \m/

[@IamTheDustDevil]

Ola, Will you be doing a metal review of the line 6 (Helix) in the near future...???

[@bryanpatrick1937]

that sounds good