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Line 6 POD HD Pro

Item ID: PodHDPro

Rackmount Guitar Effects Processor and Amp Emulator with Over 100 Effects, 22 HD Amplifier Emulations, Analog and Digital I/O, and USB 2.0 Connection

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A Powerful POD for Your Rack

For stunningly realistic amp and speaker emulations plus a slew of amazing effects, look no further than the POD HD Pro. You get access to 22 of Line 6's lifelike amplifier emulations and over 100 M-Class effects from Line 6's iconic line of stompbox effects, all in one rackmount unit. And whether you're playing live or recording in your studio, the POD HD Pro has the connectivity you need to integrate it into your rig. With line-level outputs for direct recording, as well as amplifier outputs to connect the POD HD Pro to your guitar amp, the POD HD Pro is truly a does-it-all guitar processor.

Line 6 POD HD Pro at a Glance:
  • Realistic Amp Models
  • Dial In the Tones You Want
  • Flexible Connectivity
  • L6 Link


Realistic Amp Models
The POD HD Pro embodies the pinnacle of amp-modeling research by Line 6. Great effort was put into re-creating the complex sound of history's most sought-after amplifiers. Plus,Line 6 also made sure to re-create the feel of playing a classic tube amp. Characteristics such as Class A and Class AB interactions, phase inverter topologies, parallel preamp paths, and much more were modeled with remarkable detail. The result is an extremely lifelike playing experience that has the depth, complexity, and response that players demand.

Dial In the Tones You Want
Besides having a wide selection of tones with authentic character and articulation, the POD HD Pro is easy to program, set up, and use. While the POD HD Pro packs some impressive technology, the layout is simple and intuitive, just like a real amp. All the controls you need for tone tweaking are on the front panel. And to dive deep into the raw power of the POD HD Pro, you get the POD HD Pro Edit editor software, allows you to customize every aspect of your tone. A full set of presets gives you a clear idea of what the POD HD Pro can do, and you can store tones in its 512 user-preset storage locations. When you're ready to define your own sound, don't hold back; there's no limit to the tones you can create with your POD HD Pro!

Flexible Connectivity
Designed for stage and studio, the Line 6 POD HD Pro features a diverse set of inputs and outputs. The front panel has jacks to plug in your guitar or an XLR mic cable, and the POD HD Pro has phantom power to power your condenser mics. The back is full of inputs and outputs. You can connect up in a ton of ways, including stereo line ins, S/PDIF ins and outs, MIDI I/O, stereo effects loop, Variax input, AES/UBE digital I/O, and many more. The POD HD Pro is ready for stage and studio.

L6 Link
The exclusive L6 Link lets you connect with tube-powered tone Valhalla. With L6 Link, you can plug your POD HD Pro directly into the Line 6 DT series of tube amps, were designed by Reinhold Bogner. The POD HD Pro then controls the amp, choosing whether it runs in Class A or Class AB mode, and it further tweaks the tube amp to produce the most accurate sound possible. Add this to the Line 6 Variax, and you have a true dream rig.

Line 6 POD HD Pro Amplifier Modeler and Multi-effects System Features at a Glance:
  • All-new amp modeling for amps that feel, behave, and interact with previously unachievable realism
  • 16 HD amp models based on the most sought-after guitar tones, including California cleans, classic crunch, vibey boutique warmth, modern high-gain, and more
  • Over 100 effects, including delays, modulations, distortions, compressors, EQs, filters, and reverbs
  • 19 delays, including cool tube and solid-state tape echoes
  • 23 modulations, including both blackface-style opto and brownface bias-modulating tremolo, phasers, choruses, and rotary speakers
  • 17 distortions, from classic stompbox distortion, to vintage fuzz, to thick metal chunk
  • 12 compressors and EQs, including stomp comps and studio tube compression)
  • 26 filters, including wahs and several exclusive custom filters
  • 12 reverbs, from surfy springs, to studio plates, to cutting-edge digital room sounds
  • Up to 8 simultaneous effects
  • 512 user-writable preset locations
  • Built-in tuner with signal mute
  • 1/4" and XLR outputs (mono/stereo), MIDI I/O, S/PDIF I/O, USB, AES/EBU I/O, L6 LINK, FX loop (mono/stereo), 1/4" aux-in, XLR mic-in with mic level, 1/4" headphone output, Variax VDI connection, FBV Footcontroller connection
  • Phantom power
  • Free editor/librarian software
  • Bent sheet-metal chassis, metal footswitches, and a rugged expression pedal

Once you plug into a Line 6 POD HD Pro amplifier modeler and multi-effects system, you'll never be short on tone again!

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Specification Detail
Type Multi-FX
Number of Effects 109 Effects
Amp Modeling Yes
Number of Models 16 HD Amp Models,
Analog Inputs 1 x 1/4". 1 x XLR, 1 x 1/4" Aux, 1 x 1/8"
Digital Inputs 1 x Variax Input, 1 x S/PDIF, 1 x AES/EBU
Analog Outputs 2 x 1/4", 2 x XLR, 1 x 1/4" Headphone Out
Digital Outputs 1 x S/PDIF, 1 x AES/EBU
Other Inputs MIDI In, 1 x 1/4" Pedal Input, 2 x 1/4" FX Returns
Other Outputs USB, MIDI Out, 1 x 1/4" FX Send, L6 Link
Computer Connection Yes
Power Supply Included Yes
Batteries No Battery Operation
Height 2.91 inches
Depth 10.29 inches
Width 21.5 inches
Weight 10.6 lbs.
Notes Phantom power
Manufacturer Part Number 99-050-0905

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based on 6 reviews

Great Effects Processor / All-Around DI Guitar Unit

by from New York, NY
April 2, 2012
Music Background:
I've been playing guitar for well over ten years, and I've used a number of different digital effects processors in the past. Recently I've gotten more into home recording and for any electric guitar ... read more [+]work, it has to be DI (currently living in an apartment) - and I must say, for clean or distorted tones, this unit does not disappoint for the money. I wanted it primarily for clean sounds, and I honestly could not hear much of a different between any of my guitars running direct in through a Fender Bassman amp modeler as compared to playing through my actual Fender Bassman. As for distorted tones, some are better than others, but the system is very versatile and many dirty tones sound great. The workflow of the device is also very intuitive if you understand the signal chain for combining separate pedal effects. close [-]

The way to go!!

by from
December 6, 2011
Music Background: Musician, Student Engineer
This thing has quickly become the essential 'brain' of my home recording studio. With it acting as the sound card/interface, it does all the pre-processing to keep the tax off my computer rig's CPU. S... read more [+]o for someone like me that has just a normal setup--not a $30k setup--I just went from being limited to unlimited for under a thousand dollars. Works great with any guitar or microphone I plug into it. The signal chains are simple to edit. This thing has loads of features. I'm just sad that I didn't have this thing 5 years ago. close [-]

Simply Awesome!!

by Scott from Charlotte N.C.
October 21, 2011
Music Background: semi pro musician.
WOW! just WOW!! I was going to buy the AXE-FX when I thought "hey i can get the HD PRO and a Mesa mark V and run a stereo rig with 2 MKV's and the pod for Effects" kinda like a mini JP rig. I am NOT ... read more [+]sorry i did either the effects are perfect! add the Amp gizmo and i can fully control the system from the line 6 pedal. Sure the AXE-FX has more in it but hell for that price it better. The direct sound of this box is awesome too, i was able to match the tone of my MKv and go direct for a perfect studio sound mirror the patches from live rig to studio rig so live and practice/studio sound exactly the same. LOVE IT!!!! close [-]

POD HD PRO is all you need

by Rick from Cedar Rapids, IA
March 2, 2012
Music Background: Musician, Guitar
I play guitar in a local bar band. The POD HD Pro was a great upgrade to my POD 2.0 I was previously using. I run the POD straight in the PA/Board with XLR outputs and also use the 1/4" outputs to run... read more [+] into a poweramp and into my 4x12 Marshall cab which basically acts as my own monitor.

This has everything I need sound-wise. Actually has more than what I will ever use. I love the Mesa Boogie sound. I try to keep it simple and make it sound like I'm NOT using a POD with a bunch of crazy sounds.

My only complaint is that the Master volume knob controls both the XLR and 1/4" outputs at the same time. On my previous POD when using the master volume knob, it only changed the volume for my 1/4" outputs which is ran to my 4x12 cabinet. Was perfect because I don't want to change the volume going to the PA and mixing board....that's the soundman's job. With the POD HD the Master volume is tied to both the 1/4" outputs and the XLR mic outputs that go to the PA. I'm hoping that this can be changed with a future software update. My fix for now is to set my poweramp on 3 or 4 and use it to adjust my stage volume if needed.

Keep it simple, don't run these into a guitar amp that changes the sound of the POD....or the POD changing the sound of the guitar amp. Works great when you run these into a regular poweramp then into a 4x12.....that's all you need! close [-]

POD HD Pro

by Jon from NY, NY
October 7, 2011
Music Background: 17 years playing. Metal, prog., rock.
Just got mine yesterday and spent a couple hours setting it up in my rig. I gotta say I'm really looking forward to using this live. I'll probably only use a fraction of it's capabilities for my purpo... read more [+]ses but this thing is very flexible. I have always used tube amps in the past but I'm tired of paying lots of money and having to compensate for what an amp may lack in a certain aspect of tone. After using this (I also have the HD 300 floor unit) I feel that Line6 has really nailed the aspects of what people want from tube amps while providing the flexibility to get specifically what you want for much less money.
Right now I've got it running through one of those 100 watt tube power amps by Carvin into my 4x12. I only really need 2 presets: 1 clean and 1 with powerful distortion. The great thing about this pod is that the high gain amps really do clean up nicely with the guitar volume control rolled back. I have the clean preset just for those times when I have time/coordination to readjust the guitar volume knob. These are controlled with a 4 button FVB switch.
This set up gives me basically every tone I need. For effects I still use my external analog pedals for delay and chorus which can be run conveniently through the POD's effect loop (one the main reason's i bought it). The manual that comes with the unit was not all that helpful but I was able to figure everything out without much trouble.
I also feel like the character of the guitar comes through more clearly than with my other amps. POD's have a transparency that lets you hear the strings, wood and pickup characteristics fairly well, even through a lot of distortion. If you have a really nice guitar with good pickups you'll really be able to hear it. The POD HD does significantly improve on the X3 series in many ways(which I also have).
Only improvement I'd make is allowing the clean amp models to achieve more channel volume...some of them don't get that loud and it's hard to balance with the higher gain presets.
I think that most players who can break free of the tube amp marketing draw will like this Line6 Unit. I've been using tube amps for years and I've never been closer to my ideal sound than I am now. close [-]
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