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Published on 09/18/11 at 07:17I'll let you look on the Line6 website for full details, I might forget.
Compared to the model above (HD 500), 400:
- Modeling and identical effects
- No MIDI, is through the usb
- No microphone input
- The looper has a memory of 24 seconds against 48 for the HD500
The all-metal enclosure with air and solid switch are accessible.
UTILIZATION
The configuration is easy with the software HD Edit, however, less on the pedals:
+ / - Even if one appreciates the knobs that give a feeling amp / pedal, the pedal on the issue is more suited to live for a quick touch up the missing optimization.
+ / - To truly create sound, I strongly recommend the use of dedicated software.
I use the HD400 in several different scenarios:
** Connected with 4 cable method on my tube amp **
+ + The "FX Only" is excellent and allows for a bypass of the models without affecting effects. Very useful in this case.
+ + The switch "Effects Loop" He makes it easy to switch on or off the channels of preamp of the amp.
With these two switches it is possible without changing the wiring, use the amps preamp keeping the effects of Pod or use the Pod models while using the amplification stage of the amp.
In short we feel that designed the Line6 Pod HD with the use of method 4 cable head and it is my argument in the purchase of this equipment.
** Connected via USB on a Mac **
+ + Connection simple, drivers of high quality with very low latency. It is recognized directly by Logic Pro and Garage Band. You branches, you record.
--- Re-Amping is no longer the party and I really regret! This feature this on my Pod XT Pro was really an asset that I regret. The only way to the joys of Regout reamping is through Pod Farm which is a patch with its disadvantages (processing power used, editing with the mouse etc.)
---- Coup de gueule on the effects! Compared to 8 simultaneous effects of the HD500, Line6 effects Announces 4 400. This borders on a little tour de force marketing, because these effects is offering a 4 is already used for the reverb and is not reassigned ... which reduces the number of editable effects 3.
And contrary to the HD500 that puts an end where you want in the string and use several times the same, the 400 is forgotten. There are three slots effects and effects are automatically assigned to a slot, so we can have a distortion pedal (slot 1) + Chorus (Slot 2) + a Delay (Slot 3) 2 but not delay or compressor + distortion pedal. Great lack of flexibility on that side, if you really want to program your sauce go on the HD500.
- The manual is brief when with him and does the basics of use, it is necessary to download a manual on the most advanced Line6 site.
- In addition, the lack of On / Off button is surprising and this is really annoying to have to disconnect the power outlet to stop the POD!
SOUND QUALITY
** ** The models
Unlike the 500, the 400 is not capable of handling two simulation models both which may limit our creativity, so it's a detail that is important in the choice when buying one or the other.
+ + I'm really surprised and in the right direction by changes in Line6 modeling. I have a Pod XT Pro and I had a Flextone III. With the HD is the day and night!
On the Pod XT Pro get a good High Gain a lot of work on the patch, recover or offset frequencies loud with effects ... on the HD I forgot what it was like "galley" to get a decent sound. I find myself often use the same models without touch or very little.
Even in rehearsal, I like to play on the modeling of Pod injected into my amp is saying!
** ** The effects
After my rant about the effects in the use, I admit here that sound quality level they fooled me.
+ I frequently use the Whammy harmonizers and intelligent and they do not make me default. I even have a patch to simulate a bass with my guitar that impresses inaudible by the latency of the effect and accuracy (as it is to play note by note, according to harmonize mixes the pedals).
+ The distortion pedals are much less garish than my Pod XT Pro, the Tube Screamer is much more controllable on the HD XT.
+ + + The potential effects in terms of "weird" are amazing and if some patches are useless factory, they show us what this unit is capable of and this could open us some inspirations noise.
OVERALL OPINION
I use the Pod HD 400 for over a week with a few rehearsals under his belt and I like its ease of use and improved net made of modeling.
In rehearsal, its use has been in spite of the intuitive expression pedal that I find really hard to activate, the coup out of fear of excessive force it will not activate any time.
I just wish that Line6 one step back on the functions present on the older generations (Re-Amping, Power Button, MIDI as the 500).
Looper is a function over a foot to save 200 euros if you're not sick of the loop.
I hesitated long between the HD 400 and HD 500, I really wanted something simple to use, without hundreds of buttons on the front and with quality effects. I must say that the 400 fills me with noise and simplicity, but the lack of flexibility of the chain effect I would sometimes regret not taking the 500 ... difficult choice between simplicity and possibilities.
Compared to the model above (HD 500), 400:
- Modeling and identical effects
- No MIDI, is through the usb
- No microphone input
- The looper has a memory of 24 seconds against 48 for the HD500
The all-metal enclosure with air and solid switch are accessible.
UTILIZATION
The configuration is easy with the software HD Edit, however, less on the pedals:
+ / - Even if one appreciates the knobs that give a feeling amp / pedal, the pedal on the issue is more suited to live for a quick touch up the missing optimization.
+ / - To truly create sound, I strongly recommend the use of dedicated software.
I use the HD400 in several different scenarios:
** Connected with 4 cable method on my tube amp **
+ + The "FX Only" is excellent and allows for a bypass of the models without affecting effects. Very useful in this case.
+ + The switch "Effects Loop" He makes it easy to switch on or off the channels of preamp of the amp.
With these two switches it is possible without changing the wiring, use the amps preamp keeping the effects of Pod or use the Pod models while using the amplification stage of the amp.
In short we feel that designed the Line6 Pod HD with the use of method 4 cable head and it is my argument in the purchase of this equipment.
** Connected via USB on a Mac **
+ + Connection simple, drivers of high quality with very low latency. It is recognized directly by Logic Pro and Garage Band. You branches, you record.
--- Re-Amping is no longer the party and I really regret! This feature this on my Pod XT Pro was really an asset that I regret. The only way to the joys of Regout reamping is through Pod Farm which is a patch with its disadvantages (processing power used, editing with the mouse etc.)
---- Coup de gueule on the effects! Compared to 8 simultaneous effects of the HD500, Line6 effects Announces 4 400. This borders on a little tour de force marketing, because these effects is offering a 4 is already used for the reverb and is not reassigned ... which reduces the number of editable effects 3.
And contrary to the HD500 that puts an end where you want in the string and use several times the same, the 400 is forgotten. There are three slots effects and effects are automatically assigned to a slot, so we can have a distortion pedal (slot 1) + Chorus (Slot 2) + a Delay (Slot 3) 2 but not delay or compressor + distortion pedal. Great lack of flexibility on that side, if you really want to program your sauce go on the HD500.
- The manual is brief when with him and does the basics of use, it is necessary to download a manual on the most advanced Line6 site.
- In addition, the lack of On / Off button is surprising and this is really annoying to have to disconnect the power outlet to stop the POD!
SOUND QUALITY
** ** The models
Unlike the 500, the 400 is not capable of handling two simulation models both which may limit our creativity, so it's a detail that is important in the choice when buying one or the other.
+ + I'm really surprised and in the right direction by changes in Line6 modeling. I have a Pod XT Pro and I had a Flextone III. With the HD is the day and night!
On the Pod XT Pro get a good High Gain a lot of work on the patch, recover or offset frequencies loud with effects ... on the HD I forgot what it was like "galley" to get a decent sound. I find myself often use the same models without touch or very little.
Even in rehearsal, I like to play on the modeling of Pod injected into my amp is saying!
** ** The effects
After my rant about the effects in the use, I admit here that sound quality level they fooled me.
+ I frequently use the Whammy harmonizers and intelligent and they do not make me default. I even have a patch to simulate a bass with my guitar that impresses inaudible by the latency of the effect and accuracy (as it is to play note by note, according to harmonize mixes the pedals).
+ The distortion pedals are much less garish than my Pod XT Pro, the Tube Screamer is much more controllable on the HD XT.
+ + + The potential effects in terms of "weird" are amazing and if some patches are useless factory, they show us what this unit is capable of and this could open us some inspirations noise.
OVERALL OPINION
I use the Pod HD 400 for over a week with a few rehearsals under his belt and I like its ease of use and improved net made of modeling.
In rehearsal, its use has been in spite of the intuitive expression pedal that I find really hard to activate, the coup out of fear of excessive force it will not activate any time.
I just wish that Line6 one step back on the functions present on the older generations (Re-Amping, Power Button, MIDI as the 500).
Looper is a function over a foot to save 200 euros if you're not sick of the loop.
I hesitated long between the HD 400 and HD 500, I really wanted something simple to use, without hundreds of buttons on the front and with quality effects. I must say that the 400 fills me with noise and simplicity, but the lack of flexibility of the chain effect I would sometimes regret not taking the 500 ... difficult choice between simplicity and possibilities.