POD HD500/500x patches/demo (part 1 of 2) by PDXguitarfreak

I hope you enjoy these patches for the HD500! They were a lot of fun to make! :)
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I have updated/improved on many of these patches - please check out my last POD HD500 video: • POD HD500 - Rock/Metal...
All patches can be downloaded at: line6.com/custo...
Introduction: 0:30
Dave's Main Tone: 2:42
Dave's Tone Wah: 5:32
Main Thrash Rhythm: 7:21
Marshall JCM 800: 9:27
More patches can be heard in part two: • POD HD500/500x patches...
And here is my latest video containing both new patches and improvements on old ones: • POD HD500/500x - Rock/...

[@MIKO_MDG]

Excellent tutorial. Anybody who gets this thing will be months if not years ahead of the curve if they take the time to check out all the extensive tips you're sharing. Great playing too, you are a pleasure to listen to. My buddy SwanDog got this HD500 - he's a great player in his own right, but your tips really helped him get past the newbie blues with this Pod. One of the big audio mags did a "tube amp to digi box" ear test. Even producer legends in the biz couldn't always tell the diff.

[@Hittman67]

I really dig the vision you have when building patches, they really gave me lots of ideas that I had not thought of before, Thanks!

[@chaithaiwithattitude2468]

I checked in here to hear the HD 500 at work but got mesmerises by your playing man. You're as clean as it comes. Really enjoy your sound!

[@KennethRMullins]

Great stuff Dave...You're an amazing guitarist...so spot on playing whatever you're covering.

[@jrodshist7827]

This is the best comment I have seen for this pedal. I think you nailed it. I try to keep up with the top electronics, and for the money, this is the best pedal for home (non professional) high quality recordings without the noise pollution of the tube amp. I think this sounds better than the ornge, and mesa tube pedals.

[@GlennDeLauneOfficial]

Great playing PDX. Love those tones man!!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hi, yes it is the same settings for live playing. In fact, I designed these patches to sound good while played through my amp. When playing live, and you plug the POD into your amp, use the clean channel on your amp and set the Bass/Treble/Middle controls in the neutral position (for example, if your controls go from 1 to 10, set the controls at 5). Keep in mind that these settings will sound different in your amp, unless you are also using the same and cabinet as me.

[@gcb387]

Thank you very much, I picked up one yesterday and could probably spend hours at a time messing with everything on it. Definitely gonna upload your tone, good stuff. Thanks again

[@MaxRichardJr]

Man, you're really good. I see that you've incorporated the expression pedal with your new patches so that you can leave it in the heel position for rhythm and just move to toe for solo. I came up with that same strategy for delay (mix % and fb time) using my Gmaj2, but never thought abt upping the gain as well. You are appreciated!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

When using the amp as a monitor, I put the POD straight in the front of the amp, in the clean channel. I set all the clean tone knobs on the amp at the straight up (neutral) position. I haven't tried it in the loop, which is what I would do if I was running it through the amp's high gain channels.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks Tim, the "Dave's Main Tone" patch keeps evolving. The latest version of it (ver 3) is much better than the one in this video. But thank you! As for how I came up with the sound, it wasn't too difficult - I had this thought of having the same amp used twice, but set up differently (one with more mids, but less gain, and panned slightly) and the concept worked. It takes up more DSP when you do two amps (which limits the number of effects at once), but I find it rewarding :)

[@PDXguitarfreak]

..thanks Ray, I really appreciate the kind words!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hey thanks, glad you like them! I love the HD500, but was also very disappointed in the patches that it came with, from a rock/metal standpoint. Fortunately, there are tons of patches created by players and posted on the Line6 website. That's how I got started making my own patches, by finding those that I thought sounded decent and looking at how they were put together.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Part 1: Yeah I agree with you 100%. For years, it had to be a tube amp and analog pedals for me too, nothing beats that sound and of course, I still got it all. I bought this unit primarily to simplify the recording process, and allow late night recording. Before I was relegated to weekend daytime recording because I didn't want to wake the wife/kids with my cranked 1/2 stack LOL. When I do my direct recording, the only thing that I really miss is the ability to have controlled feedback.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

...glad you liked it!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

...thanks Glenn! I really appreciate that, especially coming from a fantastic player like you!

[@MyTwangyGuitar]

Wow, I'm living in the stone ages. I'm still using my 'Gearbox Gold'. Great demo!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Part 2: That said, I think it's important to mention that the direct recording sound (while it works for my KZbin videos) doesn't capture the sound that the unit is capable of when played through a nice warm tube amp with a punchy closed back speaker cab (which is what I use as a monitor when recording) - I wish I could share that sound. Anyway, thanks for the comment man... I should have a new vid up within a few days with some new patches that I think are improvements. Rock on!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Part 2: Basically you have to use an amp or powered speakers for listening. I suppose you can use your PC speakers as monitors too by plugging the POD directly into them when creating your patches - maybe I should try that. Still, I'm usually pretty happy with the patches that I create while using the amp as monitor. Also, I consider all of my patches starting points, and typically do a little EQing of the files when I edit my KZbin videos in Sony Vegas.

[@RonChibnik]

Great demo - well produced and informative. When going into the front of an amp, I use only the pre-amp modeling and effects on the Pod HD. Going into a PA or recording rig, its best to add full amps and cab modeling, keeping the PA as flat as possible. Also, HD tone tends to suffer if you dont ensure sure there is only one guitar input (Variax in my case), otherwise the signal gets doubled. You can get some really outstanding tones from the Pod HD as PDX GF demonstrates.

[@Klif]

I really like the idea of assigning the Wah to one of the footswitches instead of the Expression pedal switch. Seems a tad more reliable to engage the Wah.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hi Eugene, my intent of purchasing the POD was to simplify my direct recording process. However, because I use an amp as a monitor while I'm recording, that is pretty much how the design works. I put it through my clean channel with the tone knobs all around five so it's generally flat.

[@Ken-mh8lr]

Look forward to your cathedral patch!!!!!

[@rockanthems]

Great video . However , I am old school, and I believe there is nothing better than the real classic analog pedals sound.Most guitar players now are into the digital modeling.I have a 1978 MXR 117 Flanger and a 74 Script Phase 90 Bud box.I use mostly pedals for my effects sounds, but I do have a Fender Cyber Twin :) ,and Mesa (50/50,& Triaxis) and an old Rocktron Intellifex.....Great sounds thanks for your vids !!!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Right on man, rock on!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks Ken, I have two posted now on the Line6 CustomTone page. :)

[@powerkor]

man that opening Van Halen is 95% dead on, great!

[@BingBangBoomMusic]

I plug into the effects Return on my amp. That bypasses all the preamp controls on the amplifier and goes straight into the power amp section, so the amp doesn't colour the sound from the Pod, it just amplifies it. I then set the Pod to Combo Power Amp, which disables the microphone models and tunes the output to a combo. Try the other Pod output modes though, you may prefer the other modes. If you also want to use the amps own tones then look for details on the 4 cable method on the L6 site

[@PDXguitarfreak]

.. thanks man! Your tones are always mint, so what you got works well. I've never owned an amp modeling unit before, let alone a multi-effects processor, so I'm new to this game. It feels like I'm cheating sometimes LOL

[@PDXguitarfreak]

...thanks man, I appreciate the kind word. Glad I could be of some inspiration :)

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Part 1: Let me see if I can answer this. The guitar goes into the POD, and then running out of the POD are two signals. One signal goes to the computer and the other goes to the amp. The amp is used as the monitor for listening, and the computer is used for editing (editing on the PC is so much easier than trying to use the little dials on the POD). Ideally, I would prefer to use the computer (and its speakers) for both editing and as a monitor, but I'm told that you can't do that.

[@BingBangBoomMusic]

Sorry, I should have also added that you may need to plug something into the amp input if you're using the effects return method. Some amps will require this to enable the power amp. Just a jack plug adapter will do.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks man. Good question - I'm not sure if you can do that. Hmmm. Sorry I can't answer that.

[@rmts05]

Thank you i was ready to sell the unit when i down loaded your patches they are great thanks

[@creepyarticle]

GREAT review, not a fan of mfx's, a trade offer came up for this thing. THIS is how you review a multifx unit. other people don't seem to understand the difference of putting it in front of the amp and bypassing the front of the amp.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hey thanks man. I was really excited about the new Soldano, but now that I have it downloaded, I think I need to spend some time trying to really tweak it. It's very smooth sounding, but almost too smooth LOL. The chunk in the low end gets lost, unlike the Boogie (CaliTread) or the Engl (Angl Fireball) amps.

[@jimiemre]

Excellent men

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks man. As for the soundcard, sorry, I'm not very knowledgable in that area. However, it sounds impressive LOL :)

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Thanks man! :)

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hey there, I run the POD into the clean channel of my Peavey JSX amp, and keep all amp tone knobs (mid, treble, bass) on 5 to keep the amp from coloring the signal that much. I have heard of other running it directly into the power amp section of their amp and then others running it through effects loop, but I have not tried that yet. I'll probably try the former, but not the latter... I just need to make sure it's safe first. I would like to think it is, but I want to be safe.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

..thanks!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

...thanks man! :)

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Sorry, I have never played through a GSP 2101, so I can't really do a comparison. I've heard good things about it, but that's all hearsay :)

[@JazzMetalhead]

Wow, you got SUCH a good crunch on the very first patch you showcased (Beautiful Girls). Was that easy for you to make that patch - to get that crunchy elasticy sound? Or did you have to work at it trying combination after combination? Thanks. I bought the HD500 after hearing two of your videos :) It should be here in a day or two. Thanks again.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

.thanks!!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

I thought I answered this before but apparently not. I'm sure with experimentation you could come up with something like that. Perhaps by using the Harmonizer effect

[@PDXguitarfreak]

..thanks! :)

[@jimmydover1632]

You ROCK MAN , thanks !!!

[@ArgyleSox1]

Hi Dave, Awesome guitar tone! What output setting are you using going into your amp? Do you use same setting when going direct into your PC? Thanks for the doing a great service!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Part 2... The only time I ever run out of DSP is when I have two amp models in use at once, and then I add too many effects. I've never had the problem when using just one amp model, but then again I'm not the type that uses 10 effects at once. :)

[@fearorfaith]

Legend! Thanks.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

If you are using the HD 500 edit software on your computer, you will get a warning in red letters on the screen that says that you have max'd out on DSP and it won't let you add whatever additional effect you are trying to add. I'm not sure how to tell if you are getting close to the max though... I just wait until it tells me I have maxed out, and then if I really want to add the additional effect, I then go back and figure out what I can remove from the chain. I hope that helps.

[@guipaguipa]

tanks man

[@gcb387]

Sounds great, I am looking in to purchasing one in the next week or two. I do have some questions for you, I noticed you mentioned that you get different sounds out of your PC versus running through an amp. Is there any way to edit your presets using a PC but listen to it through an amp at the same time? Or does editing through a PC only allow you to use the PC speakers? How does that process work? Thanks

[@KennethRMullins]

I use line 6 products on my puter for learning songs and recording all the time...

[@starmusicsd]

Cool patches, thank you!....question. when you use the POD with your amp what kind of setup do you use? do you put the POD in front of the amp?

[@PDXguitarfreak]

You still need a Cathedral patch? I made one last night... will upload it to the Line6 CustomTone site today. :)

[@mroberts20066412]

which output setting are you using on the pod? i run mine into the power in on the amp and use the combo power in setting on the pod. just wondering which setting your using. awesome patches by the way!

[@rmccaw7]

holy shit, it's danny mcbride

[@GabytoO]

Good video man! Thanks!! but I have one question, you says "When playing live, and you plug the POD into your amp, use the clean channel on your amp and set the Bass/Treble/Middle controls in the neutral position (for example, if your controls go from 1 to 10, set the controls at 5)". What setting should I use on the POD? I mean, PowerAmp, Combo front, etc.. I have an amplifier Peavey VK 212. Sorry for my bad english, I'm from Argentina. Thank you!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

I don't think so, but please let me know if it works.

[@dkpv2012]

Very cool PDX. I am thinking about purchasing the HD500 with a Schecter Blackjack SLS C-1 FR Sustainiac. What kind of sound card do you suggest on a laptop? I was thinking of getting the Cakewalk A-300PRO USB/MIDI Keyboard Controller and run it through a 300 Watt PA as studio monitors or would that be overkill?

[@nightfallstrings849]

Question sir …… I just got myself a used HD500x. In Good shape though. I play out of a EV PA I have no amp. I know I need to set it up differently but not sure how to. Please help. Thank you and you rock bro

[@donna3188]

I have a Carvin V3 100 watt tube combo (4 12ax7 preamp tubes and 4 EL4 power tubes. the amp has a set of series and parallel effects loop. Should I plug in the HD500X to the series effects loop to bypass the preamp tubes? I'm new at playing 6 string guitar (I've played bass since 1971) and all I know is that a 100 watt amp is a scary thing for a new guitar player! Your patches are great and you sound like you know how to adjust amps. I'm 61 and stupidly bought this amp not really thinking about the fact it weighs over 80 lbs. the young guy I bought it from loaded in my car trunk(he did tell me it was heavy. It will stay home and I'll get a lighter, smaller amp to drive to practice with.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

+Donna Brusch ... Hi Donna, I did this video almost 4 years ago, and at the time, I would simply plug the HD500 into the main input of the amp, and run it through the clean channel. That worked for me, but it wasn't used for gigging (I haven't played in a live band since the early 90s)... it was simply at lower volumes to use as a monitor for the HD500 while I was recording in my den. These days, I'm not running it through my half stack... I'm running it into some little powered studio monitors while recording. If you are going to use it live through an amp with ample volume, you will probably want to experiment with different setups to see what works best. The effects loop will probably sound better, especially if your clean channel tends to clip at higher volumes. However, I recommend doing a Google search for "POD HD500 four cable method," as I know that some people use that approach to setup and really like it. I hope that helps!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hi Gabriel, I'm sorry but I do not understand the question. Can you help me understand?

[@SERGIOROCKMEDELLIN]

HI, YOUR PATCHES ARE THE SAME WHEN YOU PLAY ALIVE?? HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY SOUND WHEN I PLAY ALIVE, THANKS YOUR VIDEOS ARE AMAZING

[@Zordid0]

Or you could use the fx return of your amp if it has one, a million times better :)

[@57smorth]

you a freak lol great vid grts graz

[@anotherwaytafkash]

man what a great tone.. i´ve been playin a boss gt8 for a while and i´m planning to buy a pod hd 500 will use it via a 12" active monitor...now i´m searching for a good u2 the edge tone esp with or without you and streets and good lukather and petruccitones... hope to find them in your patches ... ? thanks and best regards

[@GabytoO]

Thanks for responding! I have a Peavey VK212 amp. How I can get the best sound with PODHD500? What settings should I use?

[@kenkwiat]

Hello PDX, just curious, is there a way to create choir tones on the HD500, like angels in church singing type of tone, make sense? Thanks!

[@donald4153]

hi i just bought a hd500x and dont know how to download patches to it i would appreciate it if you could help thanks don

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hey there, sorry for the delayed response... sometimes I miss messages because of the volume (no pun intended) that I receive. If you go to my custom tone page, you should see an arrow on the screen, pointing down, over to the right of the page. Each patch has one of those arrows... click on it to donwload. However, I believe you first need to create an account with them... free, of course.

[@rockon333]

How does one know when DSP is max'd out or getting low?

[@Jraax]

I am pondering the Digitech GSP 2101 and this unit. Any thoughts?

[@pratikbhosle3792]

I have a question.. I use Reaper to record hower, when I record via Pod Hd500... the recorded guitar part feels like it has a lot of reverb when actually the reverb is off... The guitar part is not 'in the face' but feels like the recording is done from far off... Please help Any suggestions will be helpful

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hi Pratik, I am not familiar with that problem. My apologies that I do not have any suggestions. Best of luck to you.

[@pratikbhosle3792]

@@PDXguitarfreak Thank you for your reply.

[@wannaberocker331]

Could you make a video of your recording technique?

[@coachcleats13]

Good day, Are these patches designed to go to the front of the clean channel on the amp? thanks

[@Ken-mh8lr]

Hi bro, looking for good pink Floyd run like hell intro patch for hd500...HELP!!!!

[@markzikosky1588]

DUDE NICE ICE CREAM MAN , CAN I PUT MY 4 FAVORITE PATCHES FROM ALL DIFFERENT LIST IN ONE BANK,, A VID WOULD BE NICE

[@guipaguipa]

in the front or in the loop of the amp ??

[@jonchristianify]

i didn't know ron jeremy played guitar? fml.

[@DarkendSun]

Dave, I just bought the Pod HD500X,and I have the Peavey JSX Combo.. What and How do you think is the best way to connect the Pod to the JSX ? Do you use the 4 cable method( which im not familiar with) or just connecting through the front of the amp? Thanks in advance for your help bro..

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hey man, I currently don't run my HD500 into my JSX (for the last few years, I run it through some powered studio monitors, as I believe that it better replicates the sound you hear when you go direct into the PC, and therefore when I create patches for my KZbin videos or recording, it will sound more consistent). That said, it definitely sounded amazing in my opinion through the JSX. I have done it both ways as you describe - using the four cable method and going straight into the amp (in both cases using the clean channel with the amp tone knobs all set at 12 o'clock). I thought the 4 cable method sounded better. I hope that helps. Using the 4 cable method seemed a little complex at first, so I had to draw a diagram of how to connect all of the cables so I would not forget LOL

[@DarkendSun]

PDXguitarfreak lol..im the same way...gonna break out the etch-a-scetch. ... I upgrade it from the Pod XT live so I have a little bit of a learning curve on the Pod hd500x ...serious though..thanks a lot bud

[@PDXguitarfreak]

No problem. If you want to share your email address (via private KZbin message), I can see if I still have my diagram and email you a copy

[@DarkendSun]

PDXguitarfreak ..hey Dave . I couldn't find youtube private message option but you can send it to [e-mail]... I very much appreciate it buddy

[@PDXguitarfreak]

Hey man, I just sent you an email. Also, I was wrong about the diagram, but I will explain that in the email. Please let me know if you get it.

[@dwftube]

LMAO - but I bet most people reading this have no idea who you are talking about.

[@PDXguitarfreak]

..thanks!

[@PDXguitarfreak]

..thanks!