Note that i didnt try to make the patches sound like eachother. Do the majority of you guys who run the pod this way use the preamp ac30 model on the pod or the full ac30 amp model on the pod. I was running my guitar mono when i created the setting and ive been informed that the signal line is split so you may need to make an adjustment on that. I started to believe maybe my equipment was inferior. High quality custom guitar patches and ir for kemper, fractal, line 6, headrush, positive grid, hotone, mooer, atomic, boss, overloud, joyo. I think you can get fairly close to it with a pod hd.
So, how do i add a b amp when starting with a new tone preset. The line 6 pod hd500x has proven itself in the industry as valuable asset for the gigging guitarist. I had to listen original guitar tone so many times, and adjust axe fx to make most similar tone. Get the pod hd from amazon dnulgn20 did another comparison and put it in a song. Again, just curious what my options were in getting an axe fx ii used for slightly more and no wait time and using the hd500. After your purchase the files will automatically download to your computer. Am sounded so good what a value for my pod hd 500x your work is impressive.
Fx doesnt have the pod s effects list but it doesnt have the dsp limit, either. Pod hd500x screen protector home made and some patches for you by 6six6, 12 hours ago hd500x. How you monitor your axe fx rig is a critical step in getting good tones. I know lots of you guys use the pod hd500x so i created a patch that matches my set up in the worship artistry studio. Worship artistry on the pod hd500x the greenroom, a blog. See below for more details about different effects and their usage, including a video which walks through and demonstrates the different sounds. What follows are some notes and general advice ive collected over the last few months on how to setup good patches in a pod hd500x.
Line 6 pod xt live youtube line 6 pod xt live whammy effect duration. Add second amp to new preset pod hd line 6 community. I have the boss gt100 and i am unhappy with the metal tone it has, others are as well from the digging ive done, wish i did before i purchased it doh just need to know will the line 6 pod hd500x give me the tone im looking for. Patches for the fractal audio axefx ii processor, 5. Patches for the line6 pod hd any model please note which model in the file comments. I have gotten great tones from mine both on guitars and with bass.
Axe fx vs eleven rack vs pod hd 500x rob chapman forum. Download presets and cabs, or upload your own creations. In this article, we look at 4 of the main candidates available the fractal axe fx, line 6 helix, kemper profiler and atomic amplifire. Those both seem to be the best modern routes to go. Ive owned a roadster, a 6505, an axe fx standard, two axe fx ultras, a pod hd 500, an axe fx ii and the pod hd pro that i own now.
I uploaded the following presets to line 6 custom tone that are fully setup and working. So a bf deluxe, tubescreamer, and spring reverb are unavailable in 1 patch. You can also monitor or process computer audio tracks with the axefx ii. If you change the effects state on the pod then go to another patch, on your return it will be out of sync. I have seen a few helixes on sweetwaters site with 10% off as they were demos. The official source for presets and cabs for your axe fx. Very versatile line 6 pod hd500x patch based on the phd motorway dr. I have been programming my pod hd500 to work as midi controller for my axe fx ii for some time see my old thread. Select the patch bundle you would like and click the buy now button. Fractal audio systems axe change the official site for. You can plug in a mic to record vocals or acoustic instruments, track with your favorite hd amps, use the stereo fx loop to connect stompboxes and outboard effects, and much more. How to use the pod hd500 as a midi controller for the axe. Fractal audio systems amp modeling and effects processor.
Pod hd500x as a midi controller fractal audio systems forum. Over the last few years, digital modelling amps have become so advanced that they can now convincingly match the sound of real tube amps, effects and cabinets. Axe change the official site for fractal audio presets, cabs. Im running the helix 14 main into the fx return on my hd147 and 412 cab bypassing everything, the thing is an absolute monster. I feel the hd500x delivers a more true sound to traditional amps with better fx. It goes without saying that im a guy thats tried a lot of different amps and modelers over the last year or two. Ive owned a roadster, a 6505, an axe fx standard, two axe fx ultras, a pod hd 500, an axe fx ii and the pod. With 512 presets and endless ways to combine, loop, customize, and control your signal and onboard hd effects, this multifx unit is a sonic command center. However, ive never been tempted to switch from amplitube 4 to axe fx for recording and home use. Sign up list of my favorite for now patches for the pod hd500x. I cant afford a backup rig not even for practice, so for the last couple of months and at least for another 2 months i havent been able will not be able to plug my guitars to any amppre amp.
The pod can get a lot of good stuff done, if you work hard with it youd be able to make good sounding stuff with it. If you are on a budget, the hd500x is better than the boss nearly everything is sorry to say, boss modelling is crap. The main thing ive found the pod to have over the app is the dualamp tones being more exaggerated, in a good way that im unable to reproduce in fx, due to different delay. I created the patches from scratch and without the intent to make them sound like each other. Chronologically, ive been through solid state amps, hybrid amps, pod, pod pro, vetta, vetta ii, again back to tube amps and then moved to the axe fx. Both line 6 and boss are not comparable in tone, not even close owned the hd500x, used the boss. My research tells me that the guitar tones on every meshuggah release from. Load up podfarm or even the helix demo, boom, its there. Using a vintage hifi stereo and high quality tower speakers is intended to generate a listening environment close to what i would use to listen to great music. It will djent in any way you want which is why i want one so bad lel. I am a strong believer in tone is in your hands, but this was just for fun.
Select which bank you want to grab from your axe fx. It replaces your dual amplifiers, cabs, mics, effects pedals, looper, tuner, recording interface, and midi controller, all in one compact floor pedaboard. Finally, i decided to share my axe fx ii, axe fx iii, pod hd500x, and guitar rig patches. Please make sure that the preset or presets you purchase are for the fractal. Axe fx vs helix vs kemper vs amplifire andertons blog. I turn fx on and off all the time, and can often use just one patch for multiple songs no problems. But for a gigging musician that needs a lot of guitar tones, has to. Kemper seems to be a lot of work and be missing a lot of features that axe fx has.
Line6 pod hd500x custom patches by glenn delaune home. Apogee jam into an air 2 running bias fx has a little more latency than my hd500. Sorry for the noob question, but for the life of me, i cant find any info about how to add another amp to a new preset, on the pod hd500x itself. However, if money is an issue then id certainly advocate for the pod hd, even though im an axe owner myself. Bass man wt fx 1, fx2 these patches includes additional effects blocks from our full helix patch see signal chain section below to know what is included we include the additional fx patches so you can mix and match effects blocks to best suite your needs. If you have the money get a kemper it is the best amp i have ever used. Pod hd500x provides all the connections you need for studio, stage and anywhere in between. Select the unit you would like to work with from the menu above or below. What are some cheaper alternatives to the axefx ii. Pod 1 updated to 1,1 2 34, and then the chip changed for the pod 2, and it also received a few software updates until the introduction of the first xt, which never sounded as good as the pod 2, imo the pod 2 still has a killer blackface deluxe reverb, soldano is also very good, jtm45 as well, jcm800, and imo the compressor is something special. Imo axe fx kemper pod hd series pod x3xt pod farm bias others.
Very versatile line 6 pod hd500x dual amp patch based on the blackface dbl fender twin and classa 15 vox ac15. It was somewhere inbetween the line 6 hd500 and hd500x that i experienced. That said, i have owned just about all pod products 2. I wasnt impressed with bias at all, but i used it for a while because it was the only amplification i had. I have owned plenty of line 6 gear in the past vetta, vetta ii, pod hd 500, dt 25, and currently have the pod hd 500x, variax 700. Eleven rack all fairly good but the kemper is better than them all. Fx doesnt have the pods effects list but it doesnt have the dsp limit, either. Pod farm, pod hd, scuffham amps and a whole tone lick. If you need advanced amp simulation like the hd500x or axe fx ii offers, it might not be the best choice though it does sound excellent directly into a pa. Ill be running the pod into my amps effects return. Just wondering what the majority of people use regarding amp models. Sure, the first thing that you should try is creating a patch that covers his real stuff and see how it works. Bulbperiphery axefx ii v18 patches are now up for free on axechange.
Jun 08, 2012 the axe fx ii is by far the superior unit, no questions. I hypothesized that the outspoken axe fx community might be motivated by one of two things. I recently received my axe2 and with the help this thread and some over at tgp, i managed to get my hd500 controlling my axe fx ii very nicely i think it should also work with 1st generation axe s. The buyer must manually load them into the axe fx s user cab locations and link them to the proper cab block or blocks as described in the preset description. This does not include the axe fx or kemper but thats a different price range. I wouldnt need to buy a separate audio interface to go with the ax8 if i went with the axe ii rack and hd as a controller. Every time i made my patches, it took a lot of passion and time. I am gonna be wading through patches this week to get a couple nice set lists going. This was done using axe fx 2 as the audio interface so the only real difference is the modeling and a bit of additional latency using the vst. Jtv to pod via vdi, pod to axe via aesebu and then out to two xitone wedges in stereo. For guitars only check the other half of the video.
It is more expensive and more complicated to set up and operate. And at least for me, it would have to have a software interface for programming and managing patches. The axe fx just makes it extremely easy to get a great sound, and past that you have endless options to experiment with and really refine your sound. For instance, you cant have a spring reverb and a distortion, theyre in the fx same block. For everything else though, my axe fx ii sounds better. Most presets use one or more specific impulse responses irs that are included in the preset download.
Just bought a used fully working brand new pod hd500x. Metallica master of puppets tone patch tutorial for line 6 pod hd500 pro by idiotburns. Hit ok the editor will automatically command your axe fx to send the appropriate bank. Ill be in an old folks home drooling on myself by the time i get an invite.
I wasnt over impressed by the axe fx especially for the money. So i got my hands on an axe fx ii and heres what i think. There are 4 blocks each with certain fx and you cant move fx from one block to another. Axe change the official site for fractal audio presets. Hey guys, i made some patches for you guys with v18 and they are all up on axechange for free. The axe fx ii is by far the superior unit, no questions. I usually starts in this way because the emulators use to have a different sound color depending on the amps that you choose, so its a good first step to experiment to try the amp used by the artist but emulated. Blackface 15 line 6 pod hd500x patch worship tutorials. Ive only been able to try axe fx 2 and helix native side by side and while the axe fx sounds just a little bit better, the difference is not night and day and i would be happy with either. Mar 28, 2015 the pod hd500x is a complex device capable of a wide range of tones suitable to any musical genre. Glenn delaune premium patches for line 6, fractal audio, bossroland, kemper, mooer.
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. How to downloadupload patches fractal audio systems axefx. However, i just looked at the line6 pod hd500x pro which may be the successor to the hd pro rack not sure about that and its audio interface capabilities more or less equal those of the eleven rack. However, it can be a tweakers delight or tweakers nightmare. Comparison between the line 6 pod x3 and hd series.
Listen to the pod x3 live in the mix with a band 12. That will take you directly to my 100% secure paypal purchase page. Patch downloads 2,0,0,0 glenn delaune official website. The hd500x also has far more tone shaping features and is clearly semicompeting with the axefx ii style of signal processing. After much messing around i found that setting up the hd500 patch to mimic the axe fx was the only way, however, as sprint mentioned keeping it all in sync is a major problem. Line 6 pioneered the digital hd amp modeling market. I was referring to the axe fx ii having the usb audio interface over the ax8 which doesnt have one. These additional blocks include more drive, delay, reverb, and modulation options. I personally go with a home stereo route for my setup. The guys were really cool and i bought myself an axe fx ii. They were setup to work with axe2 preset 0 59 bassguy, but work well with most presets. Ive been requested so many people to share my patches. The axefx ii offers a host of usb connectivity features.
I just started from scratch on every amp model and dialed in a sound. This allows you to record the main processed outputs and simultaneously capture a dry track for reamping later. I can get legit metal tones and i can kinda get close, but not quite there. The axe fx 2 is more authentic, rounder, has higher definition and is more versatile than the pod hd500. The amp models and fx are the same but the 300 is so limiting. Creating pod hd500x electric guitar patches jimamsden. I also can choose to use in mono, as im doing in this tests, in this case i feed the patch on the pod hd500x with the mix of mag and piezo sounds both mixed on the l channel of the cable. This will overwrite any patches you have saved in a given bank on your axe fx.
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