Line6 POD HD400 Advanced Guide
POD® HD400
®
Advanced Guide
An in-depth exploration of the features &
functionality of POD HD400
Electrophonic Limited Edition
Table of Contents
Setup Details .......................................................................... 1•1
Setup Options ................................................................................................ 1•1
Pedal Calibration ........................................................................................... 1•4
Factory Restore ............................................................................................... 1•5
Features & Functionality ....................................................... 2•1
Tuner Mode .................................................................................................... 2•1
Smart FX ........................................................................................................ 2•1
Noise Gate ..................................................................................................... 2•3
Volume ........................................................................................................... 2•3
FX Loop .......................................................................................................... 2•4
Tap Tempo ...................................................................................................... 2•4
Pedal Control ................................................................................................. 2•4
L6 LINK™ ..................................................................................................... 2•5
Output Mode Options .................................................................................... 2•6
POD HD400 Edit Software ............................................................................ 2•7
Working with Presets ............................................................3•1
Accessing Presets ........................................................................................... 3•1
Saving Presets ................................................................................................. 3•3
Edit Mode ............................................................................... 4•1
Accessing Edit Mode ...................................................................................... 4•1
SETUP Menu ................................................................................................. 4•2
AMP Menu .................................................................................................... 4•2
FX1 Menu ....................................................................................................... 4•2
FX2 Menu ....................................................................................................... 4•3
FX3 Menu ....................................................................................................... 4•3
REVERB Menu .............................................................................................. 4•3
GATE Menu ................................................................................................... 4•4
WAH Menu ................................................................................................... 4•5
VOL Menu ..................................................................................................... 4•5
FX Loop Menu ............................................................................................... 4•6
MIDI DUMP .................................................................................................. 4•8
Amp, Cab & Mic Models ........................................................5•1
Parameter Details ........................................................................................... 5•1
AMP Edit Mode ............................................................................................. 5•3
Manual Mode ................................................................................................. 5•5
FX Only Mode ................................................................................................ 5•6
AutoFX SETUP Parameter ............................................................................ 5•6
Amp Model Descriptions ............................................................................... 5•7
Cab Model Descriptions .............................................................................. 5•10
FX1 Models ............................................................................. 6•1
Parameter Details ........................................................................................... 6•1
GAIN Swoosh Models ................................................................................... 6•4
VARIOUS Swoosh Models ......................................................................... 6•11
PITCH Swoosh Models ............................................................................... 6•18
FX2 Models ............................................................................. 7•1
Parameter Details ........................................................................................... 7•1
MOD Swoosh Models ................................................................................... 7•4
PITCH Swoosh Models ................................................................................. 7•8
TREMOLO Swoosh Models ........................................................................ 7•10
FX3 Models ............................................................................. 8•1
Parameter Details ........................................................................................... 8•1
DELAY Swoosh Models ................................................................................. 8•4
TAPE ECHO Swoosh Models ...................................................................... 8•8
SWEEP ECHO Swoosh Models .................................................................. 8•10
Reverb Models ........................................................................ 9•1
Parameter Details ........................................................................................... 9•1
Reverb Models ............................................................................................... 9•2
Wah Models .......................................................................... 10•1
Using the Pedal ............................................................................................ 10•1
Model Select ................................................................................................ 10•1
Wah Models ................................................................................................. 10•1
Using the Looper ................................................................. 11•1
Looper Controls ........................................................................................... 11•1
Looper Tutorial ............................................................................................. 11•2
USB Audio ............................................................................ 12•1
The Line 6 USB Audio Driver .................................................................... 12•1
The Line 6 Audio-MIDI Devices Panel ...................................................... 12•3
Mac® - Line 6 Audio-MIDI Devices ........................................................... 12•3
Windows® - Line 6 Audio-MIDI Devices ................................................... 12•7
Appendix A: Line 6 Monkey™ .............................................. A•1
Launch Line 6 Monkey ................................................................................. A•1
Appendix B: MIDI ...................................................................B•1
MIDI SysEx Functionality .............................................................................B•1
MIDI Dump - Backing Up Presets .................................................................B•2
Restoring Presets ............................................................................................ B•2
USB MIDI - MIDI Control Messages ............................................................B•3
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Setup DetailS
Setup Details
In this chapter, we’ll cover the options found within the POD® HD400 Setup screen,
calibrating your device’s on-board pedal and performing a Factory Reset.
This Guide covers POD HD400 with Flash Memory version 1.10 installed. Your device
may have an earlier firmware version, therefore, you should check for and install the
1.10 (or the latest available) Flash Memory version. Please see “Appendix A: Line 6
Monkey™” on page A•1
for instructions.
Setup Options
The Setup screen is where you can configure several system settings for your POD HD400.
Depending on the way you like to work, most of the Setup options can be left as-is after
you’ve set them initially. They’ll be recalled each time you power-up and are “global” (they
persist regardless of the current Preset). To access the Setup options, press the PRESETS
knob, and use the Nav. Disc Left/Right arrow buttons to navigate to the SETUP menu:
Use Left/Right to navigate to SETUP menu
Use Up/Down to
select the next/previous
SETUP parameter
Press knob to enter
EDIT mode
Rotate the knob to
change the setting for
the selected parameter
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Output Mode - Live Options
The OUTPUT MODE switch on the back of your POD HD400 device is where you can
configure the type of signal fed to your outputs (Balanced, Unbalanced, L6 LINK™ &
USB Record Send outs) for Live mode (see “Output Mode Options” on page 2•6). Choose
the setting that best matches the type of connection into which you are plugging POD
HD400.
Setup Details
• ComboFrt: For connecting into the front input of a typical combo amp (this is the
default setting).
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• ComboAmp: For connecting to the power amp of a combo amp (such as when
connecting into the amplifier’s FX Loop “Return” jack).
• StackFrt: For connecting into the front input of a typical amp head.
• StackAmp: For connecting to the power amp of an amp head.
AutoFX
• AutoFX - Disabled: Selecting an Amp Model from the Amp knob does not alter any
FX models or settings.
• AutoFX - AmpSetFX: When an Amp Model is selected from the Amp knob, FX
models & settings are automatically changed to the assigned default values for the
selected Amp Model.
USB Monitor Level
When utilizing POD HD400 as a USB audio device with your computer, this option
controls the volume of your processed guitar tone output for monitoring (which is the
signal fed to the device’s BALANCED & UNBALANCED OUTS and PHONES jacks).
It does not affect the level of the recording signal that is fed to your computer via the
Record Send. This allows you to balance your guitar’s monitor level against the playback
audio from your computer, such as when recording in DAW software. This is a “persistent”
parameter which retains the value you set it to, regardless of the Preset loaded. See “USB
Audio” on page 12•1 for more information.
Setup Details
Footswitch Mode
Just to make things even more flexible, we’ve offered two types of behaviors for how the
MODE switch accesses the “Preset,” “Pedal” and “Looper” footswitch modes. (Please also
see your POD HD400 Pilot’s Guide for more about the MODE footswitch.)
• Normal: Sets the “Normal” behavior, where each click of the MODE footswitch
incrementally selects one of the three modes: Preset Mode (green LED), Pedal Mode
(amber LED) and Looper Mode (red LED).
• Hold4Lpr: Sets an alternative “Hold for Looper” behavior, where clicking the
MODE footswitch incrementally selects only the Preset or Pedal Footswitch Modes.
To access Looper Mode, press and hold the MODE footswitch for approximately
2 seconds. To exit Looper Mode, simply click the MODE footswitch again. This
provides access to the Looper Mode only when you want it, and toggle between
Preset & Pedal Footswitch Modes more rapidly, if that is the way you prefer it.
AC Rate
1•3
The HD Amp Models within POD HD400 include simulation of AC hum typical of the
AC Vacuum Tube Heater component, which is an important part of the tonality of a tube
amplifier. We’ve provided the option to set the AC Rate to match that of the USA (60
Hz) or UK (50 Hz) frequency for authenticity.
Note: This setting may be subtle depending on the current Amp Model settings and may be
more apparent when synchronizing this setting with the AC rate of any tube amplifier that
POD HD400 may be plugged into.
Setup Details
1•4
Pedal Calibration
Tap Tempo Light
• TpLite - AlwaysOn: The TAP light on the device will flash constantly, showing the
current tempo setting. This is the initial default setting.
• TpLite - AlwaysOn: The TAP light will flash only 8 times, immediately after a new
Tempo value is set, and then remain unlit.
Firmware Version
This SETUP screen displays your device’s firmware-flash memory version. This is an
informational screen only - press the Nav. Disc down button to get to the next Setup item.
Note: If you’ve just performed a Factory Restore on your device (see below), that process
included Pedal Calibration and it is not necessary to perform the following steps again.
However, you can use these instructions to perform only the Pedal Calibration process at
any time.
Before you put the POD HD400 pedal to use, it is recommended that you calibrate it
to optimize its functionality. Begin with POD HD400 powered off. Hold down the D
footswitch while powering the unit on, until you see the LCD display the following:
Please skip ahead to step 5 of the Factory Restore section on page 1•6 and follow the
remaining steps to complete the Pedal Calibration.
Factory Restore
There may be times when you’d like to reset your POD HD400 to its original factory
settings. To do a Factory Restore, first back up any Presets you’d like to keep (“POD HD400
Edit Software” on page 2•7), then follow these steps:
NOTE: This process also performs a Pedal Calibration, and it is necessary that you
complete all the steps listed here when dong a Factory Restore. However, if you want to
perform only a Pedal Calibration, please see “Pedal Calibration” on page 1•4.
1. Begin with POD HD400 powered off. Hold down the A footswitch while powering
the unit on, until you see the LCD display the following:
2. Press the PRESETS knob, then press it again to proceed once you see the following
prompt:
Setup Details
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3. Watch the LCD screen and you’ll see it display the progress %. Do not touch any
controls on the device during this process.
4. Once it reaches 100%, you are prompted to start the Pedal Calibration process. Press
the D footswitch to proceed.
Setup Details
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5. You are next prompted to press and hold the pedal’s “toe” switch:
6. Press the pedal firmly all the way forward to click the toe switch and hold this
position for a few seconds until you see the next prompt.
7. As instructed, move the pedal to the minimum “heel” position and press the D
switch.
8. Move the pedal to the maximum forward position (but do not click the toe switch)
and press D.
9. At this point, the pedal is calibrated but not saved. If calibrated correctly, moving
the pedal will display values from 0-127 on the LCD screen.
7. Press D switch once again to save if all is correct to perform the save.
Please wait while your device re-initializes itself and the Presets screen is displayed.
The process is now complete!
Features & Functionality
FeatureS & Functionality
It is recommended that you first review the POD HD400 Pilot’s Handbook included with
your device to become familiar with the hardware controls, inputs & outputs. In this
chapter, we’ll go into more detail on the major features & functionality offered on POD®
HD400.
Tuner Mode
The Tuner is available whenever your POD HD400 MODE switch is set to “Pedal On/Off”
or “Presets” Mode. To enter Tuner mode, press and hold the TAP button.* The volume is
muted while in Tuner mode, so you won’t hear any signal from your device.
* Note: Holding the TAP button when in “Looper” Mode triggers the Clear Loop function.
Please see “Using the Looper” on page 11•1 for more info.
Tuning is straightforward. Pluck an individual string on your guitar. When right-pointing
arrows appear, your note is flat; when left-pointing arrows appear, your note is sharp. The
fewer the arrows, the closer you are to the reference note. When two asterisks appear, your
string is in tune.
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Flat In Tune Sharp
Press the TAP switch, or any other footswitch, to exit Tuner Mode.
Smart FX
Features & Functionality
The FX1, FX2 & FX3 knobs are what we refer to as the “Smart FX” controls, in reference
to their clever design. Spin one of these 3 knobs to quickly and easily load one of the
currently assigned FX Models and useful, pre-configured settings for it. Turning an FX
knob all the way counter-clockwise disables the effect.
Each Smart FX knob includes 3 “Swoosh” categories, as indicated by the labeling around
2•2
the knob. Each Swoosh offers one assigned effect, which you’ll see displayed on the LCD
screen as you rotate the FX knob. You can customize the FX Models that are assigned to
each FX Knob’s Swoosh category and edit the individual parameters for each FX Model, as
covered in the following section.
For details on all FX models available within each FX Swoosh category, as well as
descriptions of all customizable FX parameters, please see the following FX1 Models, FX2
Models
& FX3 Models chapters!
Customizing FX
• Use the “Smart” feature - This method is the easiest... Simply turn the FX knob and
the LCD screen will momentarily display the current FX model name within the FX
knob’s Swoosh category, as well as a bar to indicate the “intensity” of its settings. For
example, if you slowly rotate the FX1 knob clockwise from the OFF position, you’ll
see and hear the Screamer effect activated, with higher amounts of overdrive dialed
in as you continue to turn the FX1 knob within the GAIN Swoosh range.
• Change the FX Model - As covered in the above example, each Swoosh category
initially loads a default effect model. But you can choose from among several models
within each Swoosh. Just turn the PRESETS knob while the above momentary FX
screen is displayed to select your desired effect. Once you’ve changed to a different
effect, your selection will be stored in the FX Swoosh location per saved Preset.
You’ll see the FX1 knob, GAIN Swoosh’s LED change color to green (if the 2nd
model is selected) or amber (if the 3rd or later model is selected) to remind you that
the Swoosh’s model has been “customized.”
Features & Functionality
• Edit the FX Model’s Parameters - You can dive deeper and access numerous
parameters for any effect model by pushing the PRESETS knob and entering Edit
Mode. Please see page 4•1 for details on Edit Mode.
• To retain your customized FX settings, save your Preset before calling up a new one.
Noise Gate
POD HD400 includes two handy tools for reducing unwanted noise: Noise Gate and
Noise Reduction. These tools and their settings can be accessed in the Edit Mode options
- please see “GATE Menu” on page 4•4 for details. The Gate settings are saved individually
with each Preset.
2•3
Volume
We’ve included a handy Volume effect in POD HD400, which you can control with the
device’s on-board pedal, as well as position “Pre” or “Post” of your Amp model! Just move
the pedal forward and click the “toe switch” to toggle the pedal’s assignment between the
WAH and VOL effect. These options are saved per Preset. Settings for the Volume effect
can be accessed in the Edit Mode options - please see “VOL Menu” on page 4•5 for details.
Features & Functionality
FX Loop
The FX Loop that is built into your POD HD400 can be controlled with several options,
including, “Pre” or “Post” positioning and level control. These options are accessed in the
Edit Mode - please see “FX Loop Menu” on page 4•6.
2•4
Tap Tempo
Tap Tempo is the term we use to refer to the “system” tempo value that is
accessed via the TAP button on your POD HD400 device. Simply stomp
rhythmically on the TAP button in 1/4 note beats to set your Tap Tempo.
You’ll see the LED on the TAP switch blink to indicate your current Tap Tempo.
FX2 and FX3 model sets each offer a global Tap Control setting which, when set to
“Control,” configures these effects’ modulation speed and delay repeat time to follow the
current Tap Tempo. See the Common Parameters descriptions for FX2 on page 7•2 and for
FX3 on page 8•2 for more details.
Pedal Control
Either the on-board Pedal or Pedal 2 of your POD HD400 device can be
assigned to the Volume, Wah or FX1 Pitch Glide effects. For most Presets,
you’ll find that, not surprisingly, when the pedal is set to the WAH mode it
controls the Preset’s current Wah model, and when set to the VOL mode
the pedal it controls the Volume effect. When no Pedal 2 is connected,
clicking the Pedal’s “toe switch” toggles the on-board Pedal’s mode function, allowing the
Pedal to alternate between controlling one or the other. You’ll see the device’s WAH or
VOL LED illuminate to indicate the current mode.
Features & Functionality
Pitch Glide
Either of these WAH or VOL modes can alternatively be assigned to control the Pitch
Glide effect. This pedal assignment setting is found among the effect’s Edit Mode settings
- see “Pitch Glide” on page 6•20. Pedal assignment for any of these 3 FX is saved individually
with each Preset. When controlling the Pitch Glide effect, you’ll see both the WAH and
VOL LEDs illuminated.
Pedal 2
Optionally, you can connect an additional Expression Pedal (such as the Line
6 EX-1) to the PEDAL 2 jack on the back of POD HD400. Once connected,
the WAH mode is automatically assigned to the on-board Pedal, and the VOL
assigned to Pedal 2. You’ll see both the WAH and VOL LEDs lit to indicate this
state. Note that you can still assign either the WAH or VOL mode to the Pitch
Glide effect, and it will be controlled by the individual, assigned pedal.
L6 LINK™
A revolutionary new feature included with all POD HD devices is L6 LINK, which
provides the ability to send your tones to Line 6 DT50™ tube amplifiers, as well as to
remotely control DT50 amp functions. The L6 LINK connection on the back of POD
HD400 utilizes a single, standard XLR cable to connect directly with a DT50 amplifier.
For details on L6 LINK, please see the additional documentation available at http://line6.
com/software/manuals/.
2•5
The L6 LINK jack
Features & Functionality
Output Mode Options
As briefly described in the POD HD400 Pilot’s Guide, the OUTPUT MODE switch on the
back panel of your device allows you to change the type of output signal that is fed to the
analog BALANCED, UNBALANCED OUTPUT* and PHONES jacks, as well as to the
USB Record Send and the L6 LINK™ output.
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The MASTER VOLUME knob on the back of your device controls the overall level of
these outputs. Here are some pointers for the use of the Output Mode options.
*Note: The hardware LINE<>AMP switch located between the UNBALANCED
OUTPUT jacks allows you to optimize the signal level sent from these sets of outputs.
The OUTPUT MODE switch
• LIVE Mode: In this mode, the analog outputs are fed a signal which includes your
selected Amp and specially voiced “Live” Cab version (without a Mic model) which
is suited for direct input to an external guitar amp. All active FX models are applied
as well. When in LIVE Mode, there are also additional options found in the SETUP
menu to allow you to choose the type of amp you are connecting to (see “Setup
Options” on page 1•1).
TIP: This LIVE Mode is the recommended setting to use when connecting your analog
outputs to an external tube amp, or if using L6 LINK™ to connect to a Line 6 DT50™
amp (also see “Amp Model Mode” on page 5•3).
• STUDIO Mode: In this mode, the outputs are fed the complete processed signal,
which includes your selected Amp, Cab, Mic and FX models. This is the best choice
when routing the analog outputs into recording or P.A. gear, or if using the USB
connection for recording into DAW software.
Features & Functionality
• DUAL Mode: This option offers more performance flexibility, routing the LIVE
Mode signal to the left BALANCED and UNBALANCED outputs and a great
sounding mic’d amp tone to the right outputs. This allows you to send a mono signal
tailored for a guitar amp, while simultaneously routing a mono mic’d cab signal to a
mixer or recorder!
POD HD400 Edit Software
Be sure to visit line6.com/software to download Line 6 POD HD400 Edit - the free patch
editor/librarian software for Mac® and Windows® computers. Using POD HD400 Edit
and a USB connection you can easily create, audition, customize and save an unlimited
number of Tone Presets for your device. This software also makes it a snap to back up and
restore the full set of Presets on your device.
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The POD HD400 Edit application
Working with Presets
Working With preSetS
POD® HD400 includes the ability to store up to 128 Presets within its internal memory.
These Presets are found within the Bank and Channel locations on the device, numbered
01A to 32D. In this chapter we’ll cover accessing and saving Presets on POD HD400. For
details on editing the many Tone parameters saved within Presets, please refer to “Edit
Mode” on page 4•1.
Accessing Presets
POD HD400 includes 32 Preset Banks (1 through 32), each containing 4 Channel
locations (A,B, C & D). Each location is capable of storing one Preset. There are two
ways to access the Presets on the POD HD400 device: using the Preset Select controls or
using the Bank & Channel footswitches.
Preset Select Controls
Use the 4-way Nav. Disc button, and PRESETS knob to navigate and load Presets.
Currently loaded Preset
indicator LED
Up/Down selects the
next/previous Bank
Left/Right have no
function for the Preset
Select screen
The amber LED indicator and the top row of the LCD screen shows the current Preset
location Bank/Channel. Use the Nav. Disc functions to increment through Presets one
Bank at a time. Presets are loaded instantly.
Rotate knob to select
and load the next/previous Preset
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The lower row on the screen displays the name of the current Preset - use the Presets knob
to scroll through Preset Channels linearly. A Preset is loaded automatically as you select
it by turning this knob.
Working with Presets
Bank & Channel Footswitches
POD HD400 also offers Preset selection completely “hands-free” by way of the Preset
Mode. Place the POD HD400 footswitches into Preset Mode by pressing the MODE
switch until the lower (green) LED is lit (also see “Footswitch Mode” on page 1•3). This
configures the 4 footswitches to the right to function as A, B, C & D Channel switches.
3•2
The green LEDs indicate Preset Mode The lit A,B,C,D footswitch indicates
Press the A, B, C or D switch to instantly recall its Channel location within the currently
selected Bank. For example, if the LED displays 12A, then Bank 12 is the current Bank,
and switches A, B, C and D will load Presets 12A, 12B, 12C and 12D, respectively.
the selected Channel
To navigate through Banks, press the footswitch for Bank Up, or the
footswitch for Bank Down. Using these Bank switches will “queue” the selected
Bank - no new Preset is loaded until you press the desired A, B, C or D Channel
switch. Here is an example... Let’s say Preset 06A is the currently loaded Preset.
The amber LED Preset indicator shows 06A:
• Press to “Bank Up” once.
• The LED now displays 07A flashing, to indicate that Bank 7 is queued. (Note
that 06A is still the active, loaded Preset that you hear.)
• Now press the C switch and you will see the LED change to 07C, solidly lit,
and Preset 07C is audibly loaded.
Working with Presets
Saving Presets
If you’ve edited any of your Tone settings, and/or if you want to rename or move the
current Preset to a new Preset location, you can use the Save function. Press the SAVE
button and you’ll see it start flashing red. To follow are the steps for saving the currently
loaded Preset.
Rotate knob to edit
selected text character.
Up/Down selects the
next/previous location
as the destination
Press to select next
character group
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Left/Right selects one of
the 14 text characters
- the selected character
flashes
Press SAVE button to
initiate and complete
Preset Save
• The top row of the LCD screen shows the current Preset location, followed by the
destination Channel location where the Preset will be saved. In the above example,
our current 06A Preset is set to be saved in location 01B.
• If you want to save your Preset to a new location, use the Nav. Disc buttons to
choose the new Channel location. You’ll also see the amber LED display flashing,
indicating the destination Channel location.
• If you want to overwrite the Preset within the current location, simply keep the
Channel location the same.
• Use the Nav. Disc buttons to select each character of the Preset name displayed
in the lower row of the LCD screen. Turn the PRESETS knob to change the selected
character to enter your own custom Preset name.
• Press the flashing SAVE button once again to perform the save. Or, if you change
your mind about saving, press the TAP switch instead of the SAVE button to abort
the process.
Be sure to also check out the free Line 6 POD HD400 Edit software. It can be used to
create, customize & manage an unlimited library of POD HD400 Presets right on your
Mac® or Windows® computer! See “POD HD400 Edit Software” on page 2•7.
eDit MoDe
Within this chapter, we’ll cover the Edit Mode within POD® HD400, which provides
access to all the editable Tone parameters that are saved within a Preset, as well as several
“global” settings and system functions.
Accessing Edit Mode
To enter Edit Mode, press the PRESETS knob, then use Nav. Disc and PRESETS knob to
call up and adjust the many parameters:
Edit Mode
Use Left/Right to
navigate the menus of
editable parameters
Use Up/Down to
select the next/previous
parameter within the
current menu
TIP: You can also access Edit Mode directly for the last-accessed FX model type. For
example, if you turn the REVERB knob to adjust it, and then immediately push the
PRESETS knob, this calls up the Reverb Edit Mode menu.
Push the PRESETS
knob to enter or exit
Edit Mode
Rotate the knob to
change the setting for
the selected parameter
Fine/Coarse Tuning
When turning the PRESETS knob to adjust parameters that utilize numerical values
(such as %, ms, dB type values), this typically adjusts the value incrementally by single
integer amounts (1%, 2%, 3%, etc.) But if you push the PRESETS knob while turning,
this provides a “coarse” adjustment, jumping in larger increments, to speed up the process
if desired!
To follow, we’ve listed information about each of the menus found within Edit Mode. You
will also be directed to the other chapters of this document where additional details are
provided for individual parameters.
4•1
Edit Mode
SETUP Menu
AMP Menu
The parameters in this menu allow configuration of your POD HD400 hardware. Please
see “Setup Details” on page 1•1 where these settings are described.
The Edit Mode - SETUP menu
4•2
The AMP menu offers several parameters that affect the Amp/Preamp models, as well as
the ability to select a different Speaker Cabinet or Mic Model for the current Amp. Please
see “AMP Edit Mode” on page 5•3 for details on all these parameters.
The Edit Mode - AMP menu
FX1 Menu
The FX1 menu offers access to all editable parameters for each model within the FX1
category. Use the Model - Select option to choose the desired model, and you’ll then be
able to access its individual parameters. Please see “FX1 Models” on page 6•1 for details on
all FX1 parameters.
The Edit Mode - FX1 menu
FX2 Menu
The FX2 menu offers access to all editable parameters for each model within the FX2
category. Use the Model - Select option to choose the desired model, and you’ll then be
able to access its individual parameters. Please see “FX2 Models” on page 7•1 for details on
all FX2 parameters.
The Edit Mode - FX2 menu
Edit Mode
FX3 Menu
The FX3 menu offers access to all editable parameters for each model within the FX3
category. Use the Model - Select option to choose the desired model, and you’ll then be
able to access its individual parameters. Please see “FX3 Models” on page 8•1 for details on
all FX3 parameters.
The Edit Mode - FX3 menu
REVERB Menu
The REVERB menu offers access to all editable parameters for each Reverb model. Use
the Model - Select option to choose the desired model, and you’ll then be able to access
its individual parameters. Please see “Reverb Models” on page 9•1 for details on all the
individual parameters available.
The Edit Mode - Reverb menu
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Edit Mode
GATE Menu
The GATE menu offers access to all editable parameters for the Noise Reduction and Noise
Gate. These tools can be used together or separately on any Preset to reduce unwanted
buzz & hum from your guitar input signal. All settings made here are stored individually
for each Preset.
Mode
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• Off - Disables both the Noise Reduction and Noise Gate.
• Gate - Enables only the Noise Gate.
• NR - Enables only the Noise Reduction.
• Gate+NR - Enables both the Noise Reduction and Noise Gate.
Threshold
Sets the Gate Threshold. Lower values make the Gate kick in at quieter levels, higher
values make it kick in at louder levels.
Decay
Sets the Gate Decay. Higher levels result in a longer transition from non-gated to gated
audio.
WAH Menu
The WAH menu offers selection of any Wah model. This setting, as well as the Wah
enabled/disabled state and pedal assignment, are stored individually for each Preset.* The
Wah model is enabled and disabled automatically via the status of your POD HD400
pedal (as indicated by the WAH and VOL LEDs next to the pedal). Please also see “Pedal
Control” on page 2•4 and “Wah Models” on page 10•1 for more details.
*Note: Either the WAH and VOL pedal functions of POD HD400 can be alternatively
assigned to control the FX1 Pitch Glide effect per Preset for some wild pitch-bending
antics. Please see “Pitch Glide” on page 6•20.
VOL Menu
The VOL menu offers several options for how the POD HD400 pedal functions when
set to control the Volume effect. These parameters, as well as the pedal assignment (see
“Pedal Control” on page 2•4), are all stored individually for each Preset. The Volume effect is
enabled and disabled automatically via the status of your POD HD400 pedal (as indicated
by the WAH and VOL LEDs next to the pedal).
Edit Mode
4•5
Routing
Just as with signal paths of amps & FX in the analog world, you’ll get slightly different
sonic behaviors when positioning the Volume pedal before or after the amp and some
types of FX. Feel free to experiment here to get the desired results for your Tone!
• Pre - Positions the Volume effect before the Amp model (and before all other “Pre”
designated FX) within the signal flow.
• Post - Positions the Volume effect after the Amp model (and before all other “Post”
designated FX) within the signal flow.
Edit Mode
Minimum & Maximum
These two parameters allow you to configure the Volume level for the “heel” and “toe”
positions of the Volume pedal, respectively. Adjust these as desired if you want something
other than the normal behavior. For example, set Min to 100% and Max to 0% if you want
to “reverse” the Volume pedal action!
4•6
FX Loop Menu
The FX Loop SEND and RETURN jacks on the back of POD HD400 allow you to patch
in any number of external pedals or rack FX.
The FX Loop SEND & RETURN jacks
Use the only L/MONO jacks if connecting your external FX in a mono connection, or use
the pairs of connections if your FX are in a stereo or mono-stereo configuration. The FX
LOOP LEVEL switch should be used to optimize the level for your external FX; Use LINE
for rack FX or STOMP for pedals.
Once you have FX connected to the FX Loop, you can utilize the Edit Mode - FX Loop
options for specific behaviors with your current tone. These settings are saved per Preset.
Routing
Just as with your POD HD400 FX models, you can configure the position of the FX Loop
Send/Return patch point as either Pre or Post.
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