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PODHD too much low end and too much high end?


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I dunno what it is about the PODHD500X but to get tones I like I have to adjust the cab low cut significantly on just about all models to get a sound that sits well in a mix. Also, there is a thin glassy hi presence sheen on all the cabs/amps that needs dialling out.

 

I really wonder why Line 6 couldn't hear this during development. It bugs me to have to tweak so much just to get a useable tone. 

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I agree, BUT to be fair... it also depends on the output mode...it isn't AS bassy or shrill using, say, combo power amp and running it into the power amp section...but yea, especially USB wise... bass and treble are way out of wack

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I have an HD500 and have the same experience as you to varying degrees over different output modes - but essentially always the same base line experience on default settings and I then have to tweak to get the bass boom and the glassy shrill top end out - and I tend to continually tweak around the sweet spot but never quite find it - probably because of playing in different settings at different volumes - so I often find that my patches go from being too shrill to too muddy and then back again as I tweak to get them just right.  Over the years I have got better at it and I have found several ways to address the problem with help and suggestions from many on these forums.

The new GLOBAL EQ is a great way to quickly cut out the unwanted lows and highs - but it's best to use other EQ tools on an individual patch basis so you can still use the GLOBAL EQ for venue/room adjustment for all patches if needed.  I have found using the VINTAGE PRE at the end of the chain before REVERB is useful as it allows you to cut lows and highs and can add a little something to the end tone. Another thing to do is to set the CAB dep parameters RESONANCE and THUMP to zero when you create your patch as that helps reduce both boom and some shrill - you can then re-introduce it bit by bit to see what difference it makes and how it affects the sound and which level you prefer - certainly the default levels seem to be too much which I think does contribute to issue - I have found this a very effective way to reduce boom.  Also, you can set the ER value to zero as this reduce top end from the "room reflection" modelling. Plus of course boosting MIDs helps.

However, many tweaking options are available to address the issue and you can experiment and find which you like best..  Good luck!

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I dunno what it is about the PODHD500X but to get tones I like I have to adjust the cab low cut significantly on just about all models to get a sound that sits well in a mix. Also, there is a thin glassy hi presence sheen on all the cabs/amps that needs dialling out.

 

I really wonder why Line 6 couldn't hear this during development. It bugs me to have to tweak so much just to get a useable tone. 

 

Try the XXL30 cab (I think that's what it's called...don't hold me to it, I'm not in front of the POD) and the 421 mic...It's still bass-heavy, so I'll usually have the low cut at about 140Hz, depending on the amp model, and keep the amp's bass knob somewhere between 20-30%, but much of the shrillness (which I find more difficult to dial out) is cut for you.

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