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Mattidon Just Startin'
Mattidon
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Oct 7, 2012 10:04 AM

POD HD500 vs M13

Hello there,

 

I currently own 2 multi pedals from Line 6.

The POD XT Live and the M13.

 

I'm considering buying the HD 500 to replace both.

At home i play on the XT Live. The HD500 will replace that one easily. The M13 I use in bandprac and live.

 

The latter is what I'm most curious about. I once connected my pod XT live to my amp (front) but that sounded quite terrible. There was significant tone loss.

That's why I chose the M13. No more amp or cab modulation in between. Just effects.

 

So, Is the HD500 the ultimate mix of both pedals I use now? And would it be a better replacement of my M13 which I'm currently using, without (and I stress without) ANY difference in sound.

 

Very curious indeed!

 

Grtz

 

Matti

Tags: sound, direct, m13, podxt_live, hd500, amp_volume, toneloss
  • phil_m Expert Line 6 User
    phil_m
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    Oct 7, 2012 10:41 AM (in response to Mattidon)
    Re: POD HD500 vs M13

    You might want to take a look at this thread, specifially the specific comment the link goes to. I record some sample comparing the two. I don't like to say that they are exactly the same, but I think the HD500 can be setup in a way that it comes very, very close to the M13. I just think the M13 is still a lot easier to use.

    • Mattidon Just Startin'
      Mattidon
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      Oct 7, 2012 11:41 AM (in response to phil_m)
      Re: POD HD500 vs M13

      Hey Phil,

       

      Thnx a lot!

       

      For me the reason to make the switch is turning two pedals into 1.

      And because effects between M13 and the XT Live differ a lot. So no use for me to fondle away at home with al kinds of effects only to come to the conclusion i can't use them on the m13. (or they differ to much).

       

      I've watched some instructional videos. In one I noticed that in the HD500 you will still have to select an output mode. In my opinion things went wrong with the XT live at that point. (sound drop)

      In that case the M13 indeed is the better in usability.

       

      I also wonder how the HD500 works with MIDI. I use the m13 now to switch channels on my amp. Is the HD500 similar in use in midi controlling? (or maybe even better).

       

      One thing the m13 lacks is interscene spillover. Is the HD500 capable of that?

       

      Thnx again!

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