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Line 6 POD HD500
jerem.bierophile jerem.bierophile

«  Superb! »

Published on 08/19/12 at 14:40
Best value: Excellent
See Line 6 website for a list of effects, amps and other prsets.

Effects and amp fully editable presets live directly on the pod, and the computer software edition for convenience.

Many connectors available

UTILIZATION

the general configuration is rather complex but it is fairly simple for all editable elements.

manual supplied with the pod is VERY simple to understand and manipulate the pod and well, it is necessary to print the complete guide to the pod from the line 6 website.

Editing presets amp is simple since it is the same as that of standard amps (drive, bass, middle, treble, ...)
Editing effects is a little bit more complex as more comprehensive than some effects pedals sold commercially.

SOUND QUALITY

effects are very effective, good quality audio and are very realistic.
Amp presets are also very well done, as long as you take the trouble to configure publishing since the factory is not very nice for the ears (depends on amps but it is always selected better to make the sauce)

I have a special attraction to the effect of "harmonizer" that simulates a second guitar playing in harmony with your guitar. This effect is very well done and artificial intelligence to find the notes you play and very good, as long as it is properly configured (configuration done on the range of notes played)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for very little (about three weeks) but am Thurs fell in love with this gem. I have not used other pedals before, but this one is the one I liked best of all the models that I studied when I was looking for because it provided a variety of presets for amps and effects, and it was also more than other footswitches (plus a foot pedal for wah)

I have a mixed opinion on the value. I bought secondhand at 400E and it was in new condition (the previous owner who used very little) so 100E with less, it is a very good value for money.
However, it costs nine 500E, 100E and these greatly change the situation. to 450E, it's still passable, but 500E is a little hard ... So try to find secondhand in good condition ;)

it is always the more I use it, the more I think I should buy it sooner :)