Community: Message List - Upgrading from POD HD 500?

Re: Upgrading from POD HD 500?

support@line6.com — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:14:15 GMT

Hi, I'm actually looking to sell it off.

Re: Upgrading from POD HD 500?

support@line6.com — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:45:59 GMT

Does that mean you'll have two units for recording and almost do away with DSP issues linking one to the other or,

Does it mean you will be splitting the gutar between the two units to get more Amps and FX?

Or are you selling the 500?

Re: Upgrading from POD HD 500?

support@line6.com — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:51:02 GMT

Hello,

I do use it for live but only occasionally. I'm definitely getting it now, thanks guys!

Re: Upgrading from POD HD 500?

support@line6.com — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:23:59 GMT

The HD500 and the HD Pro have the exact same processing power. The 500 has the floorboard, the Pro has some more inputs/outputs - those are the only differences. If you expect the "upgrade" to be anything other than I/O, then you'll be disappointed.

But, if what you want is rackmount and massive I/O, then the Pro is the way to go - certainly for a studio.

Re: Upgrading from POD HD 500?

support@line6.com — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:09:26 GMT

Do you use it live? if so you will probably need a floor board, obviously.

Re: Upgrading from POD HD 500?

support@line6.com — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 16:39:59 GMT

Hello,

Yes, I currently do own the HD 500 and I love it. The key reason I leaned towards getting the POD HD Pro was it's a rack-mount. Fits nicely for my studio as that's what I do most of the time. Thanks for the input!

Re: Upgrading from POD HD 500?

support@line6.com — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:37:20 GMT

So do you have the HD500 already? I kind of assumed you did based on your title, but I'm not sure from what you wrote in the post. Going from the HD500 to the HD Pro is mostly a sideways move, although there are a few features that Pro has that the HD500 doesn't. Those are pretty much all related to the inputs and outputs available. As far as recording bass, yes, it can be done. There's a bass amp model in the HD series - the Ampeg Flip Top. As far as using impulses, you can't load impulses to the HD500, but you could do it in a DAW with a plug-in. You can easily record a tone with no cabinet selected from the Pro.

Upgrading from POD HD 500?

support@line6.com — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:54:42 GMT

I was thinking of the POD HD Pro, I know it doesn't match up to the godly Axe-Fx II but it's really affordable. I'm looking for a rack setup, priority would be my studio work before shows but it works both ways I feel. I've got a couple of questions though. Would it work good for recording bass? I know it's perfect for guitar. I'm also thinking of using impulses with their amp sims, can I do that?

Lastly, do you think it's a good upgrade? Would love to hear your thoughts on it!

Thanks for reading.