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Line 6 Guitar Multi-Effects Processor POD HD500X

AMAZING TONES, DEEP CONTROL


Power to define your own sound.


Featuring extraordinary depth, character and versatility, POD® HD500X and Pro X are best-in-class multi effects for guitarists who want to take deep control over every aspect of their tone. Tweak amp and effects parameters and develop truly original tones. Use your POD HD500X or Pro X as a MIDI controller, an audio interface for recording guitar, and the centerpiece of your live rig. With award-winning technology and all the power you need to define your sound, POD HD500X and Pro X are the most advanced POD multi-effects—ever.

HD AMPS AND
INSPIRING
EFFECTS


Stunning sound quality. Amazing detail.


POD HD X multi-effects come complete with a sought-after collection of HD amps and guitar effects, and deliver the most stunningly detailed tones in their class. Create lush sonic soundscapes and inspire your playing with studio-quality effects. You can even expand your tonal palette by adding amp model packs—available from our online store. POD HD X multi-effects give you the building blocks to create any signal chain imaginable.

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Line 6 POD HD500X guitar effects processor HD Edit software screen

DYNAMIC
DSP POWER


Express your creativity like never before.


POD HD 500X and HD Pro X have more processing power than any other multi-effect in their class. Dynamic DSP lets you stack the amps and effects you want—where you want them—to craft unique new guitar tones or re-create celebrated classics. POD HD X multi-effects give you the freedom to innovate, and the power to express your creativity.

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Line 6 POD HD500X guitar effects processor back panel

TOTAL FLEXIBILITY


Perfect for the studio or the stage.


Whether you're tracking or performing, POD HD X multi-effects give you control and flexibility for studio and stage. Both POD HD500X and POD HD Pro X offer all the ins and outs you need to connect your stage equipment and record in the studio.


PICK THE RIGHT POD HD X
FOR YOUR SETUP


Define your own sound.


The POD® HD X family includes two powerful models, each with HD amps and stunning electric guitar effects. Pick the model that's right for you, and take control over every aspect of your tone.

 
Line 6 POD HD500X guitar effects processor floor model

POD HD500X


Perfect for stage and studio.


POD HD HD500X delivers immense flexibility for your stage or studio setup. Pro-grade footswitches feature bright red LED rings that are clearly visible from anywhere on stage. Assign multiple amp and effects parameters to the expression pedal and morph between sounds. Plus, the footswitches control the built-in 48-second looper, an instrument unto itself. With rugged construction and a bent-metal chassis, POD HD500X is ideal for any stage.

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Line 6 POD HD500X guitar effects processor rack mount

POD HD PRO X


More power for your studio or stage rack.


POD HD Pro X delivers incredible HD guitar tones for your rack. Use it as an audio interface for the studio, stage and anywhere in between. Plug in a mic to track vocals or acoustic instruments. Record your HD tones directly into any DAW via USB. Just add a Line 6 FBV foot controller for complete control over your presets, parameters and more.

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POD HD500X AND POD HD PRO X

HIGH LEVEL FEATURESPOD HD500XPOD HD PRO X
HD Amp Modeling ? ?
Guitar Amps 29 29
Guitar Preamps 29 29
Guitar Cabs 16 (with 8 selectable mics) 17 (with 8 selectable mics)
Bass Amps 1 1
Bass Cabs 1 (with 8 selectable mics) 1 (with 8 selectable mics)
Stomp & Studio Effects 100+ 100+
Parallel Audio Paths (Dual Tone) ? ?
User-Writable Presets 512 512
Set Lists 8 8
48-Second Looper ? ?
Global EQ ? ?
Programmable MIDI Controller ? ?
USB Audio Interface ? ?
Chromatic Tuner ? ?
Tap Tempo ? ?
HARDWAREPOD HD500XPOD HD PRO X
1/4" Guitar Input with Programmable Variable Impedance ? ?
1/4" Aux Input ?  
1/4" Left and Right Line Inputs, Switchable -10/+4   ?
XLR Microphone Input with Integrated Preamp ? ?
Mic Phantom Power, -20dB Pad, High Pass Filter   ?
1/4" Stereo FX Loop, Switchable Line/Instrument Level ? ?
1/8" Stereo CD/MP3 Input ?  
1/4" Stereo Outputs, Switchable Line/Instrument Level ? ?
XLR Balanced Stereo Outputs, Switchable Line/Mic Level ? ?
1/4" Stereo Headphones Output ? ?
1/4" Dry Output for Reamping   ?
AES/EBU Input   ?
AES/EBU Output ? ?
S/PDIF In   ?
S/PDIF Out ? ?
MIDI I/O ? ?
USB 2.0 ? ?
VDI Input for Variax Guitar Integration ? ?
L6 LINK for DT25, DT50 and StageSource Integration ? ?
FBV Connector for Line 6 Floorboard Integration   ?
Onboard Expression Pedal ?  
1/4" Expression Pedal 2 Input ?  
Built-in footswitches ?  
6 Instant-Access Amp Knobs ? ?
Master Volume Knob ? ?