Connecting the POD HD500 to an Amplifier Using the 4 Cable Method

[mofp253]

Hi,

Does anyone knows if this config can be achieved by a POD HD400?

Thanks,

[heliobluesrock]

Can I do plug it that way with a Pocket POD?

[wmjc01]

Out of curiosity, I have a Carvin X-100B (with effects loop) it has a great clean tone and a very nice driven tone as well. I am looking more at cleaning up my pedal board and using the HD500 for all effects and some other creative sounds but I still want to use the clean and dirty tones of my amp first with this method will I achieve my goal, or will I create more headache then it is worth.

any input is welcome.

Thanks

[Arbiterisl33t69]

@wmjc01

as far as Ive researched and know that will achieve your goal

[danyeo]

I tried the 4-cm with the PODHD500 and a Mesa Electra Dyne and I thought the POD really messed with the tone of the amp. And that was even using the POD with all effects off while in the 4-cm.

[Arbiterisl33t69]

@danyeo

theres some switches you have to change, something about the output or something. Im not sure but Ive read something like that. you change it to studio direct, combo amp or stack amp depending on your amp set up/

[Bflatest]

can I do this with my XTlive ?

[jalonhall]

Dear baby Jesus... cab***** (3rd try)

[jalonhall]

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[jalonhall]

Can anyone tell me how I can insert the POD HD Desktop model into my Peavey 6505+? Would i follow the same directions as the HD500 as seen in this video? Also... Does an amp model and can have to be active on the POD itself or can I just use the effects alone? I am not familiar with this method at all!

[hamzabinamin123]

can i connect spider 4 15w amp to this pedal?

[kaontagyud]

does make any sound difference compared to direct in to the amp?

[Bflatest]

@kaontagyud only if you are using the preamp of your amp if you use the POD amp sims this it doesnt matter much. you see you want your delays and reverbs and timed effects to be after your preamp/distorion and the other stuff like wahwah and things to be before it BUT if you are using JUST an amp with a clean channel and the POD is ALL your fx and distortions then it doesnt matter the POD is already doing it for you I THINK I am right

[IPushHard]

Question:

Can amp modeling OR cab modeling be turned off individually?

For instance, your playing live and you want to run it through a PA power amp into your Marshall cab, and you want to use the natural voicing of the Marshall cab.

Can that be done?

I know there is an "effects only" switch that turns off all modeling, but there are situations where you may want one type of modeling (amp or cab), but not the other.

This is a no brainer feature, but would like to know before buying.

Thanks :)

[SmokinFudo]

I use the pod hd 500 with the 4cm with a mesa and it's really good!!

If you want I have on my channal a video made with that configuration POD - MESA!!

Greetings from Turin.

Fudo

[W0lfheart]

Could you please write this shit also to the description box! It is really annoying to press pause and go to plug one cable and do it again and again.

[GuitarDjinn]

I live in Argentina, here we use 220v of electricity, the POD HD400 uses 110-240V does it mean i can use it without an adaptor?...

[themonster13]

SO CAN I NOT PLUG THE POD HD500 TO MY LINE 6 SPIDER IV 15 WATT? I dont get it, what kind of ins and outs do i need for the pod to connect to any amplifier??? somebody please help...

[ACDCwarmachine]

@themonster13 dude, just get a PA speaker... send the signal out to it. you get your tones from the pedal, and the PA plays it out loud. this is what i do for jazz band. what are you doing with a 15 watt spider and $500 pedal? little backwards, eh?

[ffooxx20b]

Hi, thank you for response. I have submitted something round 10 items already and no one ever contacts me back, to provide more details, or clarify the requirement.

[Line6Support]

@ffooxx20b that's normal. We receive feedback submissions but due to the high volume of submissions we do not reply.

[ffooxx20b]

Dear Line 6 can you please include in your next firmware update feature, that enable user to use only the various CAB simulation rather then the the whole amp and cab combination.This is extremely important when I want to use my own preamp of my amp when using 4CM and want to use L6 phones output.Thank you

[Line6Support]

@ffooxx20b thanks for your feedback. Please make sure to submit a formal feature request on our website under our Contact Us link.

[ruzzipezzore]

After, Must I set the output mode (system & I/O setup) to the front or to the power amp?

What is the focus parameter?

Do I have to use as amp models the preamps? (eg "Class A-15 Pre", not the complete stack with pre, power, cab and mic)

[stereho44]

Hm...don't know, if that's right. Routing the way as shown in the video, the ampmodells will be send to the ampinput...Or?

[0000YAN0000]

i have 3 cables, can i do this?

[EvilPopsicleDog]

@0000YAN0000 That is the stupidest thing you could have said.

[0000YAN0000]

@EvilPopsicleDog It's called sarcasm

[MrJpage1974]

Thanks for this video! I just got a new Blackstar HT-5 and a Line 6 HD 500. It really takes some learning to take advantage of the HD 500's many amazing attributes.

FYI- In order for the the HD 500 to work I had to move the "effects loop" before the amp icon in the chain in order to use my overdrive channel. Otherwise, no sound was coming out on the channel, only on the clean channel. I am glad that I figured this out because sometimes I want to use the HT-5 overdrive channel.

[filipopolis1976]

@MrJpage1974 And how does the HT 5 cooperate with the POD? I got the X3 Live and am thinking of getting the Blackstar HT 5 head for the 4 CM but wonder if it works OK?

[MrJpage1974]

@filipopolis1976 It works AMAZING with the HD 500 if connected and set up properly. I put the FX loop after the amp in the chain on the HD 500. It sounds great whether or not using the amp sims or just "no amp" and listening to the HT 5 sounds. This amp takes FX well in general, GREAT EFFECTS LOOP! I couldn't be happier with it.

[filipopolis1976]

@MrJpage1974 Thanks a lot. That clarifies a lot. So I'm on a good track. Cheers!

[y3jonthesea]

Basically works the same way with a M13, right?

[guitargreg1000]

I have the same amp. What do you set the output to? combo,front or combo pwr amp???

[ffooxx20b]

@guitargreg1000 :Power Amp

[MrBern20]

great! thanks