Line6 POD HD Pro Advanced Guide
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POD® HD Pro
Advanced Guide
An in-depth exploration of the features &
functionality of POD HD Pro
Electrophonic Limited Edition
Table of Contents
Overview ................................................................................. 1•1
Home Views ................................................................................................... 1•1
Tuner Mode .................................................................................................... 1•4
Tap Tempo ...................................................................................................... 1•5
Connections ................................................................................................... 1•5
POD HD Edit Pro Software ........................................................................... 1•6
System Setup ......................................................................... 2•1
Accessing System Setup ................................................................................. 2•1
Page 1, Setup:Utilities Options ..................................................................... 2•2
Page 2, Setup:Utilities Options ..................................................................... 2•3
Page 3, Setup: Input Options ......................................................................... 2•4
Page 4, Setup: Output Options ...................................................................... 2•5
Page 5, Setup: Digital Output Options ......................................................... 2•7
Page 6, MIDI/Tempo Options ....................................................................... 2•8
Page 7, Setup: Variax Options ....................................................................... 2•9
Page 8, Setup: L6 LINK Audio .................................................................... 2•11
Page 9, Setup: L6 LINK Control ................................................................. 2•11
Features & Functionality ....................................................... 3•1
FX Blocks ....................................................................................................... 3•1
Mixer Block .................................................................................................... 3•4
Moving FX Blocks .......................................................................................... 3•5
FX & Amp Block FBV Footswitch Assignment ............................................ 3•7
Dynamic DSP ................................................................................................. 3•8
Set Lists & Presets ................................................................. 4•1
Working with Set Lists ................................................................................... 4•1
Working with Presets ..................................................................................... 4•5
Saving Presets ................................................................................................. 4•6
FX Edit Mode ......................................................................... 5•1
Accessing FX Edit Mode ................................................................................ 5•1
Amp, Cab & Mic Models ........................................................ 6•1
Amp Model Positioning ................................................................................. 6•1
Selecting Amp, Cab & Mic Models .............................................................. 6•3
Editing Amp Parameters ................................................................................ 6•5
Amp Edit Display ........................................................................................... 6•6
Amp/Preamp Models ................................................................................... 6•10
Cab Models ................................................................................................. 6•12
FX Models ............................................................................... 7•1
Dynamics Models ........................................................................................... 7•1
Distortion Models .......................................................................................... 7•2
Modulation Models ........................................................................................ 7•3
Filter Models .................................................................................................. 7•5
Pitch Models .................................................................................................. 7•6
EQ Models ...................................................................................................... 7•9
Delay Models ................................................................................................ 7•10
Reverb Models ............................................................................................. 7•11
Volume/Pan & Wah Models ........................................................................ 7•13
Looper Mode .......................................................................... 8•1
Looper Controls & Performance View .......................................................... 8•1
Looper Settings .............................................................................................. 8•4
USB Audio .............................................................................. 9•1
The Line 6 USB Audio Driver ...................................................................... 9•1
The Line 6 Audio-MIDI Devices Panel ........................................................ 9•3
Mac® - Line 6 Audio-MIDI Devices ............................................................. 9•4
Windows® - Line 6 Audio-MIDI Devices ..................................................... 9•8
Appendix A: Line 6 Monkey ................................................. A•1
Launch Line 6 Monkey ................................................................................. A•1
Grab Those Updates ..................................................................................... A•2
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers ......................................B•1
FBV MkII & FBV Series Controllers ............................................................. B•1
Setup Options for FBV ................................................................................... B•2
FBV Controller Devices - Footswitch & Pedal Mapping ............................. B•5
FBV Shortboard MkII .................................................................................... B•5
FBV Express MkII .......................................................................................... B•8
FBV Longboard ............................................................................................ B•10
FBV Shortboard ........................................................................................... B•13
Expression Pedal Assignment ...................................................................... B•16
Amp & FX Block Footswitch Assignment .................................................. B•18
Set List Select .............................................................................................. B•21
Tap Tempo .................................................................................................... B•22
Tuner Mode .................................................................................................. B•22
Appendix C: MIDI ................................................................. C•1
MIDI Input & Out/Thru ................................................................................C•1
Bank & Program Change Messages ...............................................................C•2
Using POD HD Pro/FBV as a MIDI Controller ............................................C•4
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Overview
Overview
Welcome to the POD® HD Pro Advanced Guide. This guide contains in-depth details
of the POD HD Pro features and functionality. Please be sure to also read through your
POD HD Pro Pilot’s Handbook for basic info on POD HD Pro and this Guide will take
it from there! In this chapter, we’ll present an overview of the main screens and features
to get you started.
This Guide covers POD HD Pro with Flash Memory version 1.30 (or later) installed.
Please use Line 6 Monkey to check for and install the latest updates for your device - see
“Appendix A: Line 6 Monkey” on page A•1.
Home Views
The place to start is in one of the Home View screens. Press the VIEW button to
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rotate through the available Home Views. While in any of these Home View
screens, you can turn the PRESETS knob and call up a Preset in the current
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Setlist, or push the PRESETS knob to select from among other Set Lists!
Signal Flow View
The Signal Flow View displays all Amp & FX “Blocks” and their ordering for the current
Preset. As you’ll see in several of the following chapters, this is the screen where you’ll
“select” the desired Block to perform other actions, such as choose a new Amp or FX
Model, edit its parameters, move its position, and more.
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Currently loaded Preset
location and title
Use the and Nav.
Parallel Paths A (upper)
and B (lower) with Mixer
Block
Pad buttons to select the
desired Block
FX Blocks within
“Pre” position
Amp Blocks Looper
FX Blocks within
“Post” position
The items within the Signal Flow View
The signal flow architecture of each Preset is comprised of 3 main sections where Amp &
FX Blocks can be positioned: Pre, Post and parallel Paths A & B.
Overview
1•2
At the bottom of the Signal Flow View screen, you’ll see up to four parameters that are
accessed using the Multi-function knobs 1-4.
Accessing parameters with the Multi-select Knobs
These parameters are specific to the currently selected Block and allow you to choose
new Models & edit parameters. Or, you can dive deeper using the Edit Mode and access
additional settings in other screens, as covered in the following chapters.
Big User View
This screen simply provides you with one BIG display of the currently loaded Preset
number - convenient for dark stages!
The Big User View
Overview
Performance View
This screen displays the functions available for a Line 6 FBV™ Controller’s footswitch
functions, if an FBV is connected. This screen appears in three different variations,
depending on your device settings. The four options on the lower half of the screen pertain
to the FBV A, B, C & D footswitches.
You’ll see one of the following screens appear, dictated by the current POD HD Pro Setup
- FS MODE setting - Also see “Page 1, Setup:Utilities Options” on page 2•2 for details.
“FS 5-8” Mode“ABCD” Mode
1•3
When POD HD Pro is in Looper Mode (Looper Mode is available when an FBV device is
connected), a 3rd variation of the screen displays the Looper functions that are accessed
by the FBV A, B, C & D footswitches. Also see “Looper Controls & Performance View”
on page 8•1.
The Performance View with Looper Mode active
Overview
1•4
Tuner Mode
To enter Tuner mode, press and hold the TA P button. A few options are available, adjusted
using the Multi-function knobs.
The Tuner screen
Note that the Tuner receives a signal only from the POD HD Pro Input 1 source.
Pluck an individual string on your guitar and you’ll see the name of the note displayed.
When the graphic bar is to the left of center, your string is flat; when it is to the right, your
string is sharp. When the bar is within the center range, triangles will appear above and
below it, indicating your string is in tune.
• Reference (Knob 1): If you’d like to tune to a reference other than standard 440Hz,
select from 425 to 455Hz.
• Audio (Knob 2): Select Mute to silence POD HD Pro output while tuning, or select
Bypass to hear your guitar dry.
Press the TAP switch, or any other button, to exit Tuner Mode.
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 device. Tap rhythmically to set your Tempo.
Alternatively, you can set a numerical Tempo value within Setup (see “Page 6,
MIDI/Tempo Options” on page 2•8). This setting is saved per Preset.
You’ll see the TA P switch blink to indicate your current Tap Tempo BPM (if your Tap LED
option is set to “On” - see “Page 6, MIDI/Tempo Options” on page 2•8). Tempo-based
FX (Modulation, Filter & Delay FX) that offer a Tempo Sync parameter can optionally be
set to a note division of this Tap Tempo value.
Connections
Please refer to your POD HD Pro Pilot’s Guide for descriptions of the Input & Output
connections. You’ll find more details on their specific uses within the following chapters
as well!
Overview
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Overview
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POD HD Edit Pro Software
Be sure to visit line6.com/software to download the Line 6 POD® HD Pro Edit software
- the free patch editor/librarian for Mac® and Windows® computers. Using POD HD Pro
Edit and a USB connection you can easily create, audition, customize, backup/restore and
save an unlimited number of Tone Presets for your device.
The POD HD Pro Edit application
SyStem Setup
In this chapter, we’ll cover the options for configuring your POD® HD Pro system settings.
Note that some System Setup options are “global” settings (they persist always, regardless of
the current Preset) while others are saved individually per Preset, as noted in the following
sections. You’ll want to be sure to save your Preset after changing settings of the latter type
in order to retain them. To restore all global settings to their factory default value, hold
down the Nav. Pad - left arrow button while powering on POD HD Pro.
Accessing System Setup
To access the System Setup options, press and hold the VIEW button. Here you can
configure several device functions, Input & Output settings and more.
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Use the Nav Pad buttons to navigate through the several Setup pages.
System Setup
Page 1, Setup:Utilities Options
2•2
The top portion of the screen lists the Flash Memory and USB Firmware versions currently
installed on your POD HD Pro device. The lower portion of the screen offers four options,
adjustable using the Multi-function Knobs 1 - 4.
• Footswitch Mode (Knob 1): This option applies to a connected Line 6 FBV
Controller’s A, B, C & D footswitches (also see “Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers”
on page B•1). You’ll see your POD HD Pro Performance View screen reflect the
functions of these buttons according to the mode selected here (see “Performance
View” on page 1•3). This setting is global.
• In “ABCD” Mode: The A, B, C & D FBV footswitches recall the current Bank’s
Presets A-D.
• In “FS 5-8” Mode: The A, B, C & D FBV footswitches toggle the FS 5-8 assigned
Models On/Off.
• Amp Knobs Display (Knob 2): When set to “On,” allows the LCD screen to
momentarily display the actual Amp Tone Knob values whenever adjusting any
physical amp knob. This setting is global.
• Looper FS Display (Knob 3): When Looper Mode is active (Looper Mode can be
accessed when an FBV device is connected), this option determines how and when
the Looper screen is displayed (see page 8•1). This setting is global.
• All Views: When Looper Mode is On, the Looper screen is always displayed.
• Performance View: When Looper Mode is On, displays the Looper screen, or the
other Performance View (Signal Flow or Big User) screens, by toggling the VIEW
button. This option can be useful for referencing your Presets or adjusting Models
while Looping.
• Trails (Knob 4): When set to “On,” allows the echo repeats and/or decay of Delay
and Reverb FX to continue when the Model is toggled Off. With the Trails option
“Off” the decay is muted instantly when toggling the Model Off. This setting is
saved per Preset. (Note that this feature does not provide a “spillover” of the FX
decay when changing Presets.)
Page 2, Setup:Utilities Options
The options at the bottom of the screen are as follows - all are global settings.
System Setup
2•3
• LCD Contrast (Knob 1): Adjusts the screen’s contrast.
• Tap Tempo LED (Knob 2): Choose “On” to have the LED light for the TAP button
(or connected FBV TAP footswitch) flash to indicate the current Tap Tempo value.
Choose “Off” to have it remain unlit.
• AC Frequency (Knob 3): All HD Amp Models include simulation of AC hum, typical
of the AC Vacuum Tube Heater component - an important part of the tonality of
a tube amplifier. Set the AC Rate to match that of the USA (60Hz) or UK (50Hz)
frequency for authenticity. (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 HD Pro may be plugged into.)
• FBV Express (Knob 4): This option applies only to a connected Line 6 FBV
Controller. It should only be set to “On” specifically for a FBV Express MkII model
device. Please see “Setup Options for FBV” on page B•2.
System Setup
Page 3, Setup: Input Options
2•4
Thepage3optionsallowyoutoselectanyofthePODHDProdevice’sphysicalinputsto
beusedasthe“Source”Inputs1and/or2.ThesesettingsaresavedperPreset.
Note that the “Variax Ch1” and “Variax Ch2” options are provided for the James Tyler
Variax (Ch1=Modeling, Ch2=Magnetic pickups). Please refer to your Tyler Variax
documentation for details. If you own an original Variax instrument, you can use “Variax”
or “Variax Ch1” as your input setting.
About Source Input Signal Routing: It is important to note how POD HD Pro actually
routesSourceInputs1and2throughAmp&FXBlocksthatarepositioned“Pre”position.
The following behaviors apply:
• In a configuration with no Amp or FX Blocks in Pre, Input 1 is fed only to Path A
andInput2onlytoPathB.Therefore,thisisthebestcongurationifyouwantto
retain discrete Input Sources into Paths A & B.
• Placing an Amp Block or an active mono FX Model in Pre results in a “summing”
ofInputSources1&2,feedingthesame,combinedsignalintothesePre-positioned
Models, and thus into each Path A & B. You may need to adjust your instrument’s
volume level to avoid overloading your Pre-positioned Amp or FX Models.
• Placing a Stereo FX Model in Pre results in the left channel FX output being fed to
Path A and its right output to Path B.*
• The Mixer Block’s Volume and Pan options provide independent control for Path
A & B outputs before they are fed through any Blocks positioned “Post” the Mixer.
• BysettingInput2to“Same,”thiseffectivelyroutesyourInputSourcetobothstereo
Paths A & B (which is how you can feed one guitar input into two Amp Models and/
or parallel FX, for example).
*Please also see “Model Types and Mono/Stereo Signal Routing” on page 3•6 for more
about how mono and stereo FX affect your signal chain.
Page 4, Setup: Output Options
The Mode setting on this page allows you to configure the type of signal fed to your POD
HD Pro outputs to optimize for direct recording versus connecting to an external amplifier.
Note that this Mode setting affects the signal fed to the POD HD Pro Left & Right
Balanced, Unbalanced, Digital & Headphone outputs, as well as the signal fed to the USB
Record Send & L6 LINK™ output.
System Setup
2•5
Knob 1 selects the Output Mode. This is a global setting.
• Studio/Direct: Typically the best option when connecting “Direct” to a mixing
console or recording device. This signal includes “Studio” Cab Models, Mic Model
and an “AIR” convolution to best emulate a mic’ed amp within a room.
• Combo and Stack settings: Optimizes your tone for connecting to an external
amplifier. The signal includes “Live” Cab Models,with no Mic Model or “AIR”
convolution, with a special EQ curve added for each.
System Setup
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TIP: When using the Combo or Stack options and connecting into a tube amplifier, we also
recommend that you choose a Preamp Model from the Amp Model menu (rather than one
of the “Full” Amp Models). HD Preamp Models include no power amp emulation, making
them typically better suited for this connection. That said, there is no wrong choice! PODs
have always been about flexibility... Check out all the possibilities and decide which Models
work best for your tone!
• Combo Front & Stack Front: For connecting into the front input of a typical
combo amp or amp head + external cab, respectively. When choosing either of
these Modes, you’ll see these additional options for further tone shaping:
• Lows (Knob 2): Attenuates the low frequencies.
• Focus (Knob 3): Increases the overall midrange.
• Highs (Knob 4): Attenuates the high frequencies.
• Combo Power Amp & Stack Power Amp: For connecting to the power amp of a
combo or head amp.
Page 5, Setup: Digital Output Options
Theseoptionsare strictly forconguringthe signalfedto the24-bitdigital outputs(S/
PDIF or AES/EBU). All settings are global. When connecting to another digital device,
it is best to clock the external device to follow POD HD Pro (with POD HD Pro as
the “master” device) to maintain proper synchronization - please see your digital device’s
documentation for its digital clock features.
Note: The AES/EBU - L6 LINK output is an XLR jack that can be used for either type
of connection (also see “Page 8, Setup: L6 LINK Audio” on page 2•11). The AES/EBU
options in this screen apply only the AES/EBU output and do not affect the L6 LINK audio
signal when connected to a Line 6 DT Series amplifier.
System Setup
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• Digital Output (Knob 1): Selects the type of output mode signal.
• Match Outputs: Uses the setting as configured on the Setup:Outputs screen - see
page 2•5.
• Dry Input: Your Source Input signal with no Amp, Cab, Mic, “E.R.” or FX
processing applied. (Handy for recording a dry signal in your DAW, to which you
can add a Plug-In or “re-amp” later!)
• Sample Rate (Knob 2):Selectsthesamplerate:44.1kHz,48kHz,88.2kHzor96kHz.
When connecting to another device’s S/PDIF or AES/EBU input, always be sure to
set both units to utilize the same sample rate.
• Digital Level (Knob 3): Increases the amplitude of the S/PDIF or AES/EBU signal:
0dBto+12dB.
• Digital Format (Knob 4): Choose between settings for the S/PDIF or AES/EBU
digital outputs.
System Setup
Page 6, MIDI/Tempo Options
2•8
• MIDI Channel (Knob 1): Sets the “System” MIDI Channel that POD HD Pro
utilizes for both receiving and sending MIDI communication via the MIDI DIN
Input/Output. Choose any individual Channel 1 - 16, or “Omni” for all Channels.*
This is a global setting.
*Note: The MIDI Channel selected here also affects the MIDI Channel settings utilized by
L6 LINK - see “Page9,Setup:L6LINKControl”onpage2•11.
• MIDI Out/Thru (Knob 2): Allows the MIDI Out DIN to be switched between a
MIDI Output versus MIDI Output + Thru.
• Tempo Sync (Knob 3): The “Speed” or “Time” parameters of all tempo-based FX
(Modulation, Pitch & Delays) can optionally be set to a note value to follow the
(Knob 4) Tempo BPM value. This Tempo Sync option is a global setting that allows
you to choose whether the FX follow the Tap Tempo as a per-Preset value or globally.
• Preset: Tempo settings are saved and recalled on a per Preset basis.
• Global: Tempo information stored within any Preset is ignored. When saving a
Preset while this option is set to “Global,” the current tempo value will be saved
with the Preset.
• Tempo (Knob 4): Enter in a specific “Tap Tempo” for your current Preset (as opposed
to pressing rhythmically on the TAP button). This value is saved individually per
Preset.
Page 7, Setup: Variax Options
These options are for use with a Line 6 Variax® guitar when connected to the VARIAX
input on the back of POD HD Pro.
• Variax Control (Knob 1): The option determines whether your Variax Model and
Tone Knob settings are controlled by POD HD Pro. This is a global setting.
• Set to Enabled if you’d like POD HD Pro to control your Variax. You’ll see
additional options in the screen when you have a Variax connected and choose
Enabled. These options differ depending on the specific Variax type that is
connected, (Electric, Acoustic or Bass) as described below.
System Setup
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Note: When set to “Enabled,” all the Variax parameter values are saved per Preset. When
set to “Disabled” they are not. Therefore, if you have some Presets where you’ll be using
your Variax, but do NOT want its settings changed, keep this set to “Enabled” and choose
“Don’t Force” for the Model parameter. This allows you to switch Presets to a state where
your Variax settings do not change, then switch to a Preset where they do!
• Set to Disabled and your Variax will be heard, but it won’t respond to Preset
changes. When set to Disabled, there will be no additional options displayed.
To follow are the specific options displayed in this screen with the different Variax
instruments in use. All Variax types offer the global Variax Ctl option, accessible via Multi-
functionKnob1, as describedabove.Multi-functionKnobs2-4accesstheinstrument’s
specific on-board knobs & controls.
System Setup
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Variax Electric
All Variax Electric & Tyler Variax Guitars that include the digital I/O jack are supported.
The model number for your
connected Variax type is
shown here
Variax Acoustic 700
Variax Bass 700 & 705
ForaVariaxBass,you’llseetwopages-TheadditionalPage3boffersaTreble control (the
Variax Ctl and Modeloptionsareshownon3bareforreferenceonlyandeditableonthe
first page).
Page 8, Setup: L6 LINK Audio
These options configure the POD HD Pro audio signal fed to up to four Line 6 DT Series
amplifiers using the L6 Link connection.* These settings are saved per Preset.
*Note: For details on using the L6 LINK connection with DT Series amplifiers, please see
the additional POD HD documentation available at http://line6.com/support/manuals/.
• Amp 1 - Amp 4 - Select the audio signal you want fed to each DT Series amplifier:
• Choose the main output signal - Left, Right or Left/Right (summed).
• Choose the output of one or two specific Amp Models - Amp Model A, Amp
Model B, or both Amp Model A/B.
System Setup
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Page 9, Setup: L6 LINK Control
These options allow you to dictate how up to four connected Line 6 DT Series amplifiers
each “follow” the POD HD Pro Amp Models & settings. Parameters 1 - 4 correspond to
L6 LINK connected DT Series amplifiers 1 - 4, respectively.
System Setup
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• Each DT amplifier can be set independently to follow either the current Preset’s
Amp Model A or Amp Model B.
• The DT Series amp automatically configures its power amp Topology settings to
match the selected Amp Model A or B.
• The DT Series amplifier controls are also synced to the selected Amp Model A
or B.
• Alternatively, you can select a MIDI Channel to set the DT amplifier’s MIDI
communication channel. This effectively sets the respective DT amplifier to utilize
its own internal Amp Model (rather than the POD HD Pro Amp Model), and
“syncs” its front panel controls with other DT Series amplifiers that are set to the
same MIDI Channel.
Features & Functionality
FeatureS & FunctiOnality
Ready to dive deeper? In this chapter, we’ll go into more detail on the major features &
functionality offered on POD® HD Pro.
FX Blocks
For each Preset there is always a total of 8 FX Blocks, each capable of loading any FX
Model, (or the FX Loop - see next section). When in the Signal Flow View screen, select
any FX Block and you’ll see options at the bottom of the screen, adjustable using the
Multi-Function Knobs 1-4.
The Signal Flow View with an FX Block selected
• Model Type (Knob 1): Select from among the FX Model categories.
• To load no effect in the selected Block, choose “None.” You’ll see the Block
then appear “Null,” as shown below. A Null FX Block can still be moved and
loaded with a new Model at any time. Setting unneeded FX Blocks to None is
a great way to minimize your tone’s DSP usage (see “Dynamic DSP” on page
3•8).
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FX Blocks with the Model set to “None”
• FX Model (Knob 2): Choose the desired Model from the Model Type list.
Features & Functionality
• FX Parameters (Knob 3): Choose from up to 5 adjustable parameters. Alternatively,
double-press the ENTER button to access all the Model’s parameters in one screen see “FX Edit Mode” on page 5•1.
• Parameter Value (Knob 4): Adjusts the value for the currently selected parameter.
Each FX Block also offers the following features:
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• On/Off: Toggle the FX Block “On” or “Off” by pressing the ENTER button once.
When Off, your signal flows through the FX Block unprocessed.
• Move FX Position: Each FX Block can be moved throughout the signal chain,
providing complete routing flexibility. Place any FX Model before the Amp (“Pre”),
after the Amp (“Post”), or within one of the parallel Paths A & B - see “Amp Model
Positioning” on page 6•1 for details.
• Saved Per Preset: All FX Block positions, their loaded FX Models and all FX
parameter values within the tone are saved with each Preset.
FX Loop
For any one of the 8 FX Blocks, you can load the FX Loop rather than an FX Model. This
allows you to position the POD HD Pro hardware FX Loop anywhere you like within the
current signal path - even within one of the parallel Paths A or B!
The Signal Flow View with the FX Loop selected
Note that it is necessary to set one of the FX Blocks within your Preset to the “FX Loop”
before you’ll hear the signal fed through your SEND & RETURN device connections.
Features & Functionality
Access options for the FX Loop at the bottom of the Signal Flow View, or in the Edit Mode
screen. You can also toggle the FX Loop “On” or “Off” by pressing the ENTER button
once. The FX Loop’s position and all its parameter values are saved per Preset. Please also
see “FX Loop” on page 5•4.
Amp Blocks
A single Amp Block can be placed in the “Pre” or “Post” signal flow positions, or within
parallel “Path A.” Or, two Amps can be used if positioned within Paths A & B, as shown
below. Much like FX Blocks, Amp Blocks can be toggled On/Off and include several
editable parameters. But there’s quite a bit more available for Amps as well, so please refer
to the dedicated chapter “Amp, Cab & Mic Models” on page 6•1 for details!
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A Preset with two Amp Blocks
Features & Functionality
Mixer Block
The Mixer is permanently positioned at the end of the parallel Paths A & B and provides
individual Level and Pan controls for each Paths’ output before fed to the “Post” position.
When the Mixer is selected in the Signal Flow View, its four parameters are available at
the bottom of the screen, accessible using the Multi-function Knobs 1-4.
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The Signal Flow View with the Mixer Block selected, showing its 4 parameters
• Volume A (Knob 1): Controls the volume level of the Path A output. 0 dB is unity
gain.
• Volume B (Knob 2): Controls the volume level of the Path B output. 0 dB is unity
gain.
• Pan A (Knob 3): Adjusts the left/right stereo balance of the Path A output.
• Pan B (Knob 4): Adjusts the left/right stereo balance of the Path B output.
Features & Functionality
Moving FX Blocks
Any of the 8 FX Blocks can be moved throughout your tone’s signal flow, providing
tremendous routing flexibility. To move any FX Block, start within the Signal Flow View
and select the FX Block to be moved. Press the MOVE button and you’ll see the selected
FX Block appear “raised” to indicate it is now moveable.
ENTER
AMP & FX ON / OFF
DBL PRESS TO ASSIGN CTL
MOVE
Pressing the Move button to reposition an FX Block
The FX Block can now be moved as follows:
• Use the Nav. Pad buttons to move the FX Block to the desired position.
• Move the FX Block into either Path A or B, and place it before or after an Amp
Model within the path. Use the Nav. Pad buttons to move the FX Block to
the opposite path. This allows you to run your effect in “parallel” and blend the
individual Path A & B outputs using the Mixer’s Level & Pan options!
• Once the FX Block is in the desired position, press the MOVE button again to drop
it into place.
• Amp Blocks can be moved into fixed positions within the Pre or Post signal path
areas, or within the Paths A & B - see “Amp Model Positioning” on page 6•1.
• The Looper can also be selected and moved either to the start (“Pre”) or end (“Post”)
of the signal flow - see “Looper Mode” on page 8•1.
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Features & Functionality
Model Types and Mono/Stereo Signal Routing
It is important to note that some Models (all EQs, Wahs, Volume & FX Loop, and some
Modulations, Filters, Pitches & Delays) preserve a stereo output within the signal chain,
while others (all Dynamics, Distortions, all Amps & Preamps, and other various Models)
are mono FX and do not. The POD HD Pro Inputs 1 & 2 are fed into the signal chain as
stereo (see “Page 3, Setup: Input Options” on page 2•4). Therefore, wherever a mono
FX or Amp Model is inserted, the Left & Right channels of this stereo signal is “monoized” and heard as a two-channel mono signal at the Model’s output. To follow are a few
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examples:
• As shown above, if you place the Ping Pong Delay (a stereo-output FX Model) after
any other FX and/or Amp Models, you’ll hear its delay repeats bounce back and
forth between your Left and Right outputs.
Ping Pong Delay
No mono-output FX or Amp follows Delay
Ping Pong Delay
A Distortion (mono) FX Model follows Delay
• If you place the Ping Pong Delay immediately before a mono FX Model (as shown
above, left) or Amp Model within the same Path (shown above, right), you’ll hear
its delays “mono-ized,” equally through both the Left and Right outputs.
Ping Pong Delay
An Amp Model Follows Delay, within same Path
Features & Functionality
• The FX Loop is capable of stereo, just like any stereo-output FX Model, provided
that you utilize both stereo pairs of the SEND & RETURN jacks. If you use only the
Left SEND or RETURN jack, the FX Loop signal is summed to mono.
• The above rules also apply within each of the parallel Paths A and B, since
these are each stereo signal paths as well. The Mixer Block offers Pan controls to
independently adjust the stereo balance of each of these Paths before they are fed
into the first “Post” FX (or Amp Block, if the Amp is placed here), immediately
following the Mixer.
• Please also see “Amp Model Positioning” on page 6•1 for additional signal flow
information.
FX & Amp Block FBV Footswitch Assignment
Any of the FX and Amp Blocks can also be configured with a “FS” (Footswitch) assignment
to utilize a connected Line 6 FBV™ Controller to remotely toggle the Block’s Model On/
Off. For details, please see “Amp & FX Block Footswitch Assignment” on page B•18.
It is worth noting here that, when the Setup - FS MODE option (see “Page 1, Setup:Utilities
Options” on page 2•2) is set to “FS 5-8,” your FBV device’s A, B, C & D footswitches will
trigger the FS 5-8 assigned Blocks. To create and edit FS assignments, select the desired FX
or Amp Block within the Signal Flow View, then hold the VIEW button. This displays the
FS ASSIGN screen. All assignments are saved per Preset.
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The Footswitch Assign screen - use Knob 1 to create or edit a Block’s FS assignment
Features & Functionality
Dynamic DSP
We’ve offered up a whole lot of sound possibilities in POD HD Pro and it can take some
serious Digital Signal Processing (DSP) to run these goodies. Rather than limit your
creative potential with fewer Models or signal routing options, we chose to implement a
“Dynamic DSP” system, which dynamically assigns DSP resources to accommodate your
tone configurations. When creating a tone that utilizes several heavy-hitting DSP Models,
it is possible to surpass the amount of processing power available. In these cases, you’ll see
the DSP LIMIT REACHED indicator appear, and the current Model is bypassed to allow
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your tone to remain active.
DSP Limit alert is
temporarily displayed
Currently selected Model
is automatically bypassed,
with DSP message shown
here
Signal Flow View - displaying DSP Limit alert
In the above example, trying to change the Model for a 2nd Amp placed our tone over
the DSP limit. Therefore, the DSP LIMIT REACHED message is shown temporarily, and
the Amp B Model we selected is automatically bypassed, as indicated by the DSP Over
message. When the DSP Limit is reached, you have a few options to free up DSP resources.
• Try using different Amp Models. Some of the HD Amp Models require more DSP
power than others, so try switching to a different Amp Model.
• Use only one Amp Model rather than two.
• Try toggling Amp and/or FX Models “Off” or set the Block’s Model to “None,” (see
“FX Blocks” on page 3•1). Some FX types, such as Pitch Shifters and Reverbs, utilize
DSP more heavily.
Note: Setting an Amp or FX Block to “None” more substantially reduces the Block’s DSP
usage than toggling its Model to “Off.”
• Once you’re happy with your customized tone, save it so that you can recall it later.
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