The vox nt does not have and fx loop to my knowledge. This is my explanation of the 4 cable method for using the podhd with an amp to use the distortion on your amp and the effects on the pod hd. Simple method no real amp this is the simplest connection method if you are not using a real amp as a possible preamp. Line 6 pod hd500x guitar multi effects effects database. I know of the 4 cable method but want to just plug straight in for rehearsals etc. Also, i used a small midi solutions box velcrod to the hd500 to control channel switching on the mesa. This is the final edition of the collection, including 2020 update and our archives since 2011. Line 6 pod hd500x guitar multieffects processor musicians. Patches presets for line 6 pod hd500 huge time saver. Variax is the uniquely flexibile guitar from line 6.
I got a hd500 for a good price with all the hd packs installed. Our vetta ii amplifier includes a digital connection for the variax that lets you store settings for both your amp and your guitar in the vetta ii so that when you call up a vetta channel memory your amp and guitar can change sounds together. The ability to run guitar effects either into the input of the amplifier, or within its effect. These steps should be simular on other multi effects. I run my pod hd500 straight into the effect return of one of my 5 amps. Although i currently run the pod in the 4 cable method with my. Lets talk pod hd with real amp 4 cable method the gear page. Hd500 4 cable method issues fender stratocaster guitar forum.
All i want is for the 4 cable method to work by keeping the signal to a maximum. Line 6 pod hd500x guitar multieffects pedal zzounds. The so called four cable method 4cm allows you to use pod x3 live or digitech gsp1101 as a full featured effects only processor with your existing amplifier. Or do i need to use the 4 cable method to get a quality sound. Line 6 is upping the game, once again, with the line 6 pod hd500x guitar effects processor. Line 6 pod hd 500x guitar multieffects processor with headphones and cable. Another way to setup is by using amp pres in pod and going into amps effects return.
Users who like line 6 pod hd500x djent rhythm patch. The pod hd500x is the ultimate tone palette, whether you want to recreate. Mar 14, 2011 i am running a jtv59 into a hd500 and alto truesonic speaker, so i am hoping maybe you have patches that are a lil more usable than the ones i have found. I recently added a midi cable so that i could run a voodoo lab control switcher to switch amp channels with patches too. If leaving the cable connections as they are, you use instead a patch without a fx loop block in the virtual chain, the preamp part of your amp. The 4 cable method guide and benefits dawsons music. Line 6 updates bestselling pod hd500 multieffects processor with new pod hd500x. Hd500 four cable method tube amp questions pod hd line.
One thing weve noticed about the pod is that the patches can be very sensitive to different guitars and pickup types. See below for more details about different effects and their usage, including a video which walks through and demonstrates the different sounds. How to get the most from the pod hd500x, organic and cutting through warm tones, by using the tools available in the device. Also i picked up a rumble and love that sound so i use different patches with using bass pod front of rumble. Then the 4 cable method could help to create a great clean tone which bipasses the preamp stage of your original amp and replaces it with a modelled version of a say the roland jazz chorus. I currently have it hooked up to my mesa mini rectifier using the 4 cable method i found in this link. Dynamic dsp lets you stack the amps and effects you wan where you want them to craft unique new guitar tones or recreate celebrated classics. This is my explanation of the 4 cable method for using the podhd with an amp to use the distortion. Just bought a used fully working brand new pod hd500x.
Line 6 pod hd500x guitar multieffects processor wdlx. I have posted to line 6 custom tone several patches for the 500x. It describes a way to connect your guitar to your effects pedals and amplifier. Hi, i want to be able to use my pod just for effects and use the sound of my tube amp. Pod hd 500 ambient ambient the ralph the ralph the ralph. One for wahfilter when i changed rigs and went to a marshall jcm800 with a loop, it just did not get the same results from the hd500x. Help with the 4 cable method and line 6 pod hd500x.
I am gonna be wading through patches this week to get a couple nice set lists going. The 4cable method allows you to do that and it makes your sound so professional. I found it very frustrating that i would save patches with an effect on or off, scroll to another patch, go back to the original patch. Along with the line 6 pod hd500x multieffects pedal you will also receive a durable gear bag, a 20 foot instrument cable, a 20 foot xlr cable, a 1 4 inch patch cable and a polishing cloth.
I found it very frustrating that i would save patches with an effect on or off, scroll to another patch, go back to the original patch, and find that the state of my effects onoff was. Then you just hook an unbalanced 14 cable from your guitar to guitar in on the pod if possible, use spdif or usb for a digital connection, which will produce the highest quality signal. When using the 4 cable method, for patches that use the amp preamp, you should use the channel volume knobs to level the volume equal to your patches where you bypass the amps preamp completely, using the pod s amp simulations instead. What settings must be set in pod hd500 when 4 cable method is used. Worship artistry on the pod hd500x the greenroom, a blog. Very versatile line 6 pod hd500x patch based on the phd motorway dr. The 4 cable method 4cm what it is and how to use it. The moment you open your new pod hd500x there is no denying the power that comes with it. I have been playing around with the 4 cable method and my amp.
Line 6 pod hd 500x multieffects processor with on stage instrument cable. Tonespatches are in a zipped folder, all files are in 5xe. I use the method described above with the mixer before the fx loop and each side turned up 6db. Im running the helix 1 4 main into the fx return on my hd147 and 4 12 cab bypassing everything, the thing is an absolute monster. Unbalanced output connect 14 cables here to send your sound to a. How to use the four cable method guitar gear finder. Line 6 pod hd500x next generation pod pedalboard with hd. Professionalgrade, backlit footswitches let you easily see what effects and settings you are using, even on dark. Bestinclass multieffects processor delivers more dsp power for exceptional flexibility and creativity. Ok set up the usual way with 4cm with stomps before the amp and effects after the jvm preamp using the sr block within the effects chain. We created this patch with an mjt thinline tele style guitar with vintage tele pickups. It is cabled to my fender twin using the four cable method so its not really. Customize the tone and dynamic response of each hd amp with an extensive set of. As you can see in the above picture showing the 4cm general scheme, the guitar should.
The 4 cable method or 4cm is an awesome way to incorporate a real amp into your modeling rig with a units like axe fx ii, helix, digitech. Gt100 using the 4 cable method overview and success jvm forum. Tones patches are in a zipped folder, all files are in 5xe. Help forum, useful articles, docs, tutorials, patches. The pod hd500x is the ultimate tone palette, whether you want to recreate classics or go somewhere new with the ability to recall up to 512 totally different rigswith changes to preamp type, power amp configuration, guitar type, polyphonic alttuning, effects chain and more.
Another capability you have with this pedal using the 4 cable method is bypassing your amps preamp completely and using a modeled amp by going straight to your power amp. It sounds pretty killer and might be my favorite way to use the hd500 yet. Already one of the most popular and powerful guitar processors on the planet, the pod hd has been updated with an even more powerful cpu. About saving patches when creating them with hd edit. Jan 29, 20 this is the best information i have found on using the 4 cable method to get the best of both worlds a line6 pod hd500 floor pedal and an evh 5150 iii 50 watt head. So, i make a patch with amp and cab disabled, where. Line 6 pod hd500x djent rhythm patch by randalfthewhite. Pod hd 500x and hd pro x have more processing power than any other multieffect in their class. Again, you need to watch videos from line 6 on the 4 cable method in order to understand this. With a 4 channel snake, this was a clean setup with lots of options.
Maybe your amp has the most beautiful, crystalline, chiming wonderclean channel but has less roar and bite than a toothless hamster. Line6 pod hd500x custom patches by glenn delaune home. So each song had a bank of 4 patches, with the flexiibility of adding extra fx on the fly. Feb 02, 20 this is my explanation of the 4 cable method for using the podhd with an amp to use the distortion on your amp and the effects on the pod hd. Pod hd400, guitar amp simulation pedal from line 6 in the pod live series. This pedal did not disappoint, very pleased with the wide range of tones this can give you.
The 4 cable method 4cm what it is and how to use it correctly. Hd500 4 cable method issues discussion in the effect effect started by shades of blue, aug. Again, you need to watch videos from line 6 on the 4cable method in order to understand this. The digital noise was emphasized, and the level matching was much harder. Shop pro audio land for the best deal on pod hd500x guitar multi effects. Line 6 pod hd500x guitar pedal the line 6 pod hd500x delivers more power to inspire your creativity. You connect using both your amplifiers input and its effects loop at the same time. Jul 11, 2014 then the 4 cable method could help to create a great clean tone which bipasses the preamp stage of your original amp and replaces it with a modelled version of a say the roland jazz chorus. I am running a jtv59 into a hd500 and alto truesonic speaker, so i am hoping maybe you have patches that are a lil more usable than the ones i have found.
The 4 cable method allows you to do that and it makes your sound so professional. The bonus advantage to using the 4 cable method with a multieffects unit such as the hd500x is that you can also mix and match using the pedals amp modeling with your amp. Along with the line 6 pod hd500x multieffects pedal you will also receive a durable gear bag, a 20 foot instrument cable, a 20 foot xlr cable, a 14inch patch cable and a polishing cloth. The 4 cable method 4cm, is a term usually heard in guitarrelated conversations. Four cable method written by bvesco on january 5, 2008 the so called four cable method 4cm allows you to use pod x3 live or digitech gsp1101 as a full featured effects only processor with your existing amplifier. This allows you to use your tube amp as the preamp and power while using all the cool effects in the pod. Line 6s own driver software also allows for latency.