Feb 12, 2013 5:51 AM
POD HD500 to Marshall JCM 2000 Triple Superlead?
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I just purchased a POD HD500. I have a Marshall JCM 2000 Triple Superlead 100 watt head. What would the ideal way to run the HD500 into it?
I have a pair of Marshall JCM900s which I run in stereo and, for me, it works the best when I set the PODHD to Studio Output and run that into the Effect Return of the Marshall, which bypasses the Marshall pre-amp.
If you are happy to use modelled sounds only from the POD (and many people are) then go with Joel_brown's method.
If you want to use your Marshall pre-amp sound then you could consider the other methods ...
Front of Amp
Guitar ==> HD Input
HD 1/4" Output ==> Amp Input
This is the simplest way and works well for many people. It works well if you are mainly using the clean channel on your amp or you are only using effects that normally sit in front of the amp(e.g. compression, wah, distortions, some modulations). It is also OK for amp modelling if setup correctly. Not always so great for reverbs and delays etc, particularly where higher gain tones are used.
In the Loop
Guitar ==> Amp Input
Amp FX Loop Send ==> HD Input
HD 1/4" Output Left ==> Amp FX Return
This way works very well for effects like echoes and delays, reverbs and some modulations. Not so well for distortions and wah. Amp Modelling will almost certainly sound weird.
Four Cable Method (well actually more cause of the stereo)
Guitar ==> HD Input
HD FX Send ==> Amp Input
Amp FX Send ==> HD FX Return Left
HD 1/4" Output Left ==> Amp FX Return
This is the all singing, all dancing method for hookup. It allows you to put all effects where you want them, to use your pre-amp channels correctly and allows for amp modelling too. It is a pain to intially get your head around and setup but the results can be excellent. For more details on 4CM and what it does check the link here. http://line6.com/support/docs/DOC-2523
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