® 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........................................
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...............................................................
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...................
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.
Overview 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. 1•2 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.
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.
Overview Tuner Mode 1•4 To enter Tuner mode, press and hold the TAP 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.
Overview 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 TAP 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).
Overview POD HD Edit Pro Software 1•6 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.
System Setup 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.
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).
System Setup • 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 Page 3, Setup: Input Options 2•4 The page 3 options allow you to select any of the POD HD Pro device’s physical inputs to be used as the “Source” Inputs 1 and/or 2. These settings are saved per Preset. 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.
System Setup • By setting Input 2 to “Same,” this effectively routes your Input Source to both stereo 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.
System Setup • 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: 2•6 • 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.
System Setup Page 5, Setup: Digital Output Options 2•7 These options are strictly for configuring the signal fed to the 24-bit digital 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.
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 “Page 9, Setup: L6 LINK Control” on page 2•11.
System Setup Page 7, Setup:Variax Options 2•9 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.
System Setup 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 2•10 Variax Acoustic 700 Variax Bass 700 & 705 For a Variax Bass, you’ll see two pages - The additional Page 3b offers a Treble control (the Variax Ctl and Model options are shown on 3b are for reference only and editable on the first page).
System Setup Page 8, Setup: L6 LINK Audio 2•11 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/.
System Setup • Each DT amplifier can be set independently to follow either the current Preset’s Amp Model A or Amp Model B. 2•12 • 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.
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.
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: 3•2 • 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.
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.
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.
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.
Features & Functionality Model Types and Mono/Stereo Signal Routing 3•6 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).
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.
Features & Functionality Dynamic DSP 3•8 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.
Set Lists & Presets Set Lists & Presets This chapter covers all you need to know about working with Set Lists and Presets to manage your POD® HD Pro Tones. Be sure to also check out the free Line 6 POD HD Pro Edit software. It can be used to create, customize & manage an unlimited library of POD HD Pro Set Lists & Presets right on your Mac® or Windows® computer! See “POD HD Edit Pro Software” on page 1•6. Working with Set Lists POD HD Pro stores 64 Presets within each of its 8 Set Lists.
Set Lists & Presets Load a Set List: Use the and Nav. Pad buttons, or turn the PRESETS knob to select any Set List, then press the ENTER button. This immediately loads the selected Set List, making all its Presets available. Note that your previously loaded Preset is automatically closed, and the Preset of the same Bank/Channel location number from the new Set List is loaded. Rename a Set List: With the desired Set List selected, press the SAVE button to display the Rename Set List screen.
Set Lists & Presets Arranging Presets within Set Lists While in the Set Lists screen, double-press the ENTER button to display the list of Presets in the current Set List, where you can reference each Preset’s Bank/Channel location, load a Preset, or rearrange the Presets into in any order you like. 4•3 The Set List - Presets screen Load a Preset: Use the Nav. Pad buttons, or turn the PRESETS knob to select any of the 64 locations, or use the Nav.
Set Lists & Presets • Use the Nav. Pad buttons or PRESETS knob to select the 2C destination location. Note that as you select a new Bank/Channel location, the resulting Preset order is displayed on the screen.
Set Lists & Presets Working with Presets Each of the 8 Set Lists within POD HD Pro includes 64 Channel locations for holding Presets. These Set Lists and Presets are all retained in your POD HD Pro internal memory. Each Preset includes all current FX & Amps in use, all their parameter settings, their position within the signal flow, footswitch & pedal assignments, Mixer settings, as well as input & output and other Setup options, as indicated throughout this Guide.
Set Lists & Presets FBV™ Controller A, B, C & D Channel Footswitches With the use of some Line 6 FBV Controller device models, you can utilize Bank Up or Bank Down A, B, C, D footswitches to navigate POD HD Pro Banks and Presets. Please also see “Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers” on page B•1.
Set Lists & Presets Remember to always save your Preset before calling up a different Preset to retain any changes you may have made! Press the SAVE button to display the Save Preset screen. 4•7 The Save Preset screen Use the Multi-function Knobs 1-4 to choose your Save functions. • Set List (Knob 1): Choose any one of the 8 Set Lists here in which you’d like to save your Preset. By default, you’ll see your currently loaded Set List.
FX Edit Mode FX Edit Mode Within this chapter, we’ll cover the Edit Mode for FX, which provides access to all editable parameters for the FX models and the FX Loop. (For info on Amp Models, see “Editing Amp Parameters” on page 6•5.) All changes made in the Edit Mode are saved per Preset. Accessing FX Edit Mode First press the VIEW button to display the Signal Flow View screen, where you can select the FX Block you wish to edit.
FX Edit Mode Use the Multi-Function Knobs 1- 4 to access the respectively numbered options at the bottom of the Edit Mode screen. The Multi-Function Knobs While the Edit Mode screen is displayed, these knobs access the following functions. Knob 1 - Type 5•2 Select the type of FX Model you want to insert into this Block location. You’ll see the selected Type displayed at the top of the screen, as well as a handy Model On/Off indicator at the right.
FX Edit Mode Knob 3 - Parameter Use the Nav. Pad buttons to select from among the parameters that are displayed. The “selected” parameter is indicated by the arrow at the left. Knob 4 - Value Set the value for the selected parameter. As shown above, some parameters utilize numerical values, while others utilize a graphical bar display. TIP: Most FX and FX Loop parameters can optionally be assigned for FBV™ Expression Pedal control! See “Expression Pedal Assignment” on page B•16.
FX Edit Mode FX Loop The FX Loop can be inserted into any one FX Block. 5•4 The FX Loop Edit Mode screen Adjust the Parameter & Value settings the same as with any FX Model. These FX Loop Edit Mode settings are saved per Preset. • Send: Reduces the level fed out the FX Loop SEND output(s) to your external devices. Note: Use the LINE-STOMP switch on the back of POD® HD Pro to choose between levels for Rack FX versus Pedals.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models Amp, Cab & Mic Models This chapter provides details on selecting & editing the exemplary HD Guitar Amp & Preamp Models, all of which have been newly developed by our amazing team of sound engineers for POD® HD Pro! Also covered here are details on Speaker Cabs, Mic Models and putting Amp Models to use. Amp Model Positioning Each Preset includes the ability to run one or two Amp or Preamp Models.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models • The Amp Blocks cannot be moved within the A or B Paths, however, it is possible to move any FX Blocks before or after the Amps within either Path. • Specific behaviors apply for moving an Amp Block out of the parallel Paths A/B: • Select Amp A, push the MOVE button, then the Nav. Pad button. This removes Amp B from the tone and moves Amp A to the Post position, where it is placed directly after the Mixer (and before any “Post” FX).
Amp, Cab & Mic Models With the Amp in Post as shown above, the parallel Paths A & B are fed into the input of the Amp.* You can still move FX into either Path A or B, in which case they’ll be in parallel, with each Path’s output individually controlled by the Mixer’s A & B Level and Pan options to allow you to custom blend them before they hit the Amp. *Note: All Amps & Preamps behave as “mono” Models, which impact the stereo output of any FX Models positioned before them within the signal flow.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models Amp and Preamp Models We’ve included a complete set of “Preamp” versions of each Amp as well. Choose one of these to obtain the tone of just the preamp stage of the amp - recommended when feeding your POD HD Pro output into an external amplifier, or when using the L6 LINK™ connection.* A Preamp Model is selected for Amp B *Note that, whether an Amp or Preamp is selected, the additional application of Cab and Mic Models is dependent upon the SETUP:OUTPUT settings.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models About Default Amp Settings Whenever you change to a different Amp or Preamp Model, predetermined Cab & Mic models are automatically loaded, as well as Amp Tone Knob settings, designed to complement the Amp type. As noted throughout this chapter, you can certainly switch to a different Cab and/or Mic Model - just be sure to save your Preset to retain these changes. Mic Models The 8 selectable Mic Models for each Amp are as follows. Mic Model Descriptions Mic Name Based On...
Amp, Cab & Mic Models To adjust the Amp Tone Turn any of the Amp Tone knobs to adjust the desired settings for the selected Amp. The Amp Tone knobs: DRIVE, VOLUME, BASS, MID, TREBLE and PRESENCE Whenever you adjust any of the Amp Tone knobs, you’ll see the “Momentary” AMP: EDIT LCD screen temporarily displayed, showing the actual values of the Tone knobs for both current Amp A & Amp B Models (depending on your Amp Knobs Display setting, see “Page 1, Setup:Utilities Options” on page 2•2).
Amp, Cab & Mic Models • With both Amp Models On: You’ll see the screen’s respective controls update as you adjust the Amp Tone knobs, as shown above. Note that the black “dots” around each knob indicate its last-saved value. You can also still access the Amp, Cab & Mic Model and Amp A/B selections via the Multi-function Knobs 1-4 while this screen is displayed. Page 1 of the Amp:Edit Screen - Amp A Bypassed • With an Amp Model Off: You’ll see only a VOL knob, as shown above for Amp A.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models Amp Edit - Page 2 Page 2 offers three options that affect the power amp characteristics of your Amp Model. Page 2 of the Amp:Edit Screen (not displayed for Preamp Models) 6•8 • Knob 1: Use this Master Volume to adjust the amount of power amp distortion. This parameter is highly interactive with all other power amp parameters - the lower the Master is set, the less effect the other controls will have.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models • Knob 1: Changes the Bias of the power tubes. Set to minimum to achieve a very “cold” Class AB biasing. At maximum the amp is operating in Class A. • Knob 2: The Bias Excursion determines how the power amp tubes’ voicing reacts when they are pushed hard. Set low for a tighter feel. Set high for more tube compression. This parameter is highly reactive with the DRIVE & MASTER settings. • Knob 3: Has no function on this page.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models Amp/Preamp Models To follow is a table showing the classic amplifiers upon which all our HD Amp/Preamp Models are based.* For more details, please also check out the POD HD Model Gallery, available from http://line6.com/support/manuals/. POD HD Amp/Preamp Models Amp/Preamp Model Based On...
Amp, Cab & Mic Models Amp Control Labels For some Amp Models, you’ll see slightly different labels for the Amp Tone knobs displayed in the Amp:Edit screen. In the cases where the classic amps we’ve modeled include special knob controls, we’ve emulated their behaviors accordingly. These are listed as follows...
Amp, Cab & Mic Models Cab Models To follow is a table showing the classic speaker cabinets upon which our Cab Models are based.* Cab Model 212 Blackface Double 412 Hiway 6x9 Super O 112 Field Coil 410 Tweed 112 BF ‘Lux 6•12 112 Celest 12-H 212 PhD Ported 112 Blue Bell 212 Silver Bell 412 Greenback 25 412 Blackback 30 412 Brit T-75 412 Uber 412 Tread V-30 412 XXL V-30 POD HD Cab Models Based On...
FX Models FX Models POD® HD Pro includes a plethora of amazing FX Models, primarily from the popular Line 6 M13 Stompbox Modeler! This chapter provides Reference Tables showing all POD HD Pro FX Models by category, as well as details on their parameters. FX Model parameters are all accessible within the Edit Mode. Please see “FX Edit Mode” on page 5•1 for details on Edit Mode features.
FX Models Distortion Models 7•2 Distortion Model - Parameter Reference Table Model Parameters Tube Drive Drive Bass Mid Treble Screamer Drive Bass Tone Treble Overdrive Drive Bass Mid Treble Classic Dist Drive Bass Filter Treble Heavy Dist Drive Bass Mid Treble Color Drive Drive Bass Mid Treble Buzz Saw Drive Bass Mid Treble Facial Fuzz Drive Bass Mid Treble Jumbo Fuzz Drive Bass Mid Treble Fuzz Pi Drive Bass Mid Treble Jet Fuzz Drive Fdbk Tone Speed Line 6 Drive Drive Bass Mid Treble Line 6 Distortion D
FX Models Modulation Models Modulation Models - Parameter Reference Table Model Parameters Pattern Tremolo Speed Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Panner Speed Depth Shape VolSens Bias Tremolo Speed Level Shape VolSens Opto Tremolo Speed Level Shape VolSens Script Phase Speed ---Panned Phaser Speed Depth Pan Pan Spd Barberpole Phaser Speed -Fdbk Mode Dual Phaser Speed Depth Fdbk LFO Shp U-Vibe Speed Depth Fdbk VolSens Phaser Speed Depth Fdbk Stages Pitch Vibrato Speed Depth Rise VolSens Dimension Sw1 Sw2 Sw3 Sw4 Analog
FX Models Common Parameters The following parameters are common to most Modulation FX Models. • Speed: Adjusts the modulation/oscillation/tremolo speed for the effect, with higher settings providing faster rates. Note that the Speed can be adjusted to a Hz value or Note Division: • Choosing a Hz value provides a specific modulation speed in cycles per second. • Choosing a Note Division value provides a time that is based on the current Tap Tempo (see “Tap Tempo” on page 1•5).
FX Models Filter Models Model Voice Box V-Tron Q Filter Vocoder Seeker Obi Wah Tron Up Tron Down Throbber Slow Filter Spin Cycle Comet Trails Octisynth Synth O Matic Attack Synth Synth String Growler Filter Models - Parameter Reference Table Parameters Speed Start End Auto Start End Speed Mode Freq Q Gain Type Mic Input -Decay Speed Freq Q Steps Speed Freq Q Type Freq Q Range Type Freq Q Range Type Speed Freq Q Wave Freq Q Speed Mode Speed Freq Q VolSens Speed Freq Q Gain Speed Freq Q Depth Freq Q Wave Pi
FX Models • Mix: Sets the balance of the “Dry” and “Wet” signals. At 0% no effect is added to your signal; at 100% you will hear the effected signal only. For most Filter FX, try the 100% setting to achieve the full weirdness factor.
FX Models Pitch Glide This effect is best used by assigning a Line 6 FBV™ Pedal Controller to the Pitch parameter to “wham” out some wild pitch-bending effects (see “Expression Pedal Assignment” on page B•16). However, you can set a specified pitch to add a static harmony or octave unison note that follows your playing. • Pitch: Manually lets you select the Pitch of the note that is heard in unison with your input signal. • Mix: Controls the balance of wet & dry signals.
FX Models • Key: Select the Key you’ll be playing in. • Shift: Determines the interval value for the desired harmony note. • Scale: Select the Scale you’d like to use (see the following instructions and table). • Mix: Sets the balance or your dry signal + harmony notes. The Smart Harmony effect automatically detects your guitar’s single-note pitch and shifts it to match a user-selected Key and Scale. A choice of Keys is provided - Consult the table below to achieve other scalic modes.
FX Models EQ Models Model Graphic EQ Parametric EQ Studio EQ 4 Band Shift EQ Mid Focus EQ EQ Models - Parameter Reference Table Parameters 80Hz 220Hz 480Hz 1.1kHz Lows Highs Freq Q Low Freq Low Gain Hi Freq Hi Gain Low Low Mid Hi Mid Hi Hi Pass Freq Hi Pass Q Low Pass Freq Low Pass Q 2.2kHz Gain Gain Shift Gain Common Parameters The following parameters are common to EQ Models. • Frequency (as well as Low, Mid, High): Selects the center frequency or range for the particular EQ Band.
FX Models Delay Models 7•10 Delay Models - Parameter Reference Table Model Parameters Ping Pong Time Fdbk Offset Spread Dynamic Dly L Time L Fdbk R Time R Fdbk Stereo Delay Time Fdbk Thresh Ducking Digital Delay Time Fdbk Bass Treble Dig Dly W/Mod Time Fdbk ModSpd Depth Reverse Time Fdbk ModSpd Depth Lo Res Delay Time Fdbk Tone Res Tube Echo Time Fdbk Wow/Flt Drive Tube Echo Dry Time Fdbk Wow/Flt Drive Tape Echo Time Fdbk Bass Treble Tape Echo Dry Time Fdbk Bass Treble Sweep Echo Time Fdbk Swp Spd Swp De
FX Models • Fdbk (Feedback): Sets the number of delayed repeats. • Depth: Some delays include modulation. These will typically include a Depth parameter to adjust the intensity of the pitch modulation applied to the repeats. • ModSpd: Control the speed of the pitch modulation. • Mix: Sets the balance of the “Dry” and “Wet” signals. At 0% no effect is added to your signal; at 100% you will hear the delayed signal only.
FX Models • Tone: Adjusts the overall Tone of the wet reverb signal. Higher settings provide a brighter, more reflective reverb quality. • Mix: Sets the balance of the dry & wet signals, from 0% (dry signal only) to 100% (wet reverb signal only). Particle Verb 7•12 A new kind of reverb effect which turns your chords into a lush modulated pad in STABLE mode. CRITICAL mode is similar, but with a slight rise in pitch. In HAZARD mode, all stops are removed.
FX Models Volume/Pan & Wah Models The Volume/Pan and Wah sets of Models are primarily designed to be used with a Line 6 FBV™ Series Controller Expression Pedal. When you add any Wah or Volume Model to your tone, the EXP 1 and EXP 2 Controllers are automatically assigned! Please see “Expression Pedal Assignment” on page B•16 for details. Volume/Pan Models - Parameter Reference Table Model Parameter Volume Volume Level Pan Pan L-R Balance Volume 7•13 Volume: Adjusts the signal level. 100% is unity gain.
FX Models Pan • Pan: Adjusts the signal balance sent to the left and right stereo channels. 0% sends full left, 50% sends equally left & right, and 100% sends full right. The audible effect heard when using the Pan can differ quite a bit depending on the position in your signal chain and what types of FX follow it. Here are a few examples: Before Path A & B split 7•14 Pan positioned before Path A & B split When placed here, your guitar signal is panned left to Path A and right to Path B.
FX Models After Path A & B Mixer Pan positioned after Path A & B Mixer In this position, the stereo left & right signals fed into the Pan is determined by your Mixer Pan settings. The Pan effect then pans these signal to the left and right main outputs. Obviously, you’ll only benefit from using the Pan in this post-Mixer position when utilizing both the left and right outputs from POD HD Pro.
FX Models Wah Models Wah Models - Parameter Reference Table Model Parameters Fassel Position Mix Conductor Position Mix Throaty Position Mix Colorful Position Mix Vetta Wah Position Mix Chrome Position Mix Chrome Custom Position Mix Weeper Position Mix Common Parameters Each Wah offers the following two parameters: 7•16 • Position: This controls the “sweep” of the Wah.
Using the Looper Looper Mode POD® HD Pro includes a full-featured Looper Mode, which is accessible with the connection of a Line 6 FBV™ Foot Controller.
Using the Looper To follow are descriptions of the functions shown in the Looper screen. UNDO - Use the Bank Up FBV footswitch to “undo” the last recorded overdub. You can press this footswitch while actively in Overdub-Record mode, Loop Playback mode, or while stopped and only the last recorded overdub is erased. This function will not erase the originally recorded Loop. PLAY ONCE - Pressing the FBV footswitch plays your recorded Loop (including overdubs, if you’ve recorded any) for one cycle.
Using the Looper RECORD/OVERDUB - To record a Loop, press the RECORD FBV footswitch and the Looper will immediately start recording. You’ll see the Performance View display the following: • The Record function shows “DUB IN.” Pressing the RECORD FBV footswitch will immediately put you into Overdub-Record mode. • • If you press RECORD at this time, whatever you play will be recorded on top of the original Loop recording, and you’ll see the Performance View indicator show “DUB OUT.
Using the Looper • When 1/2 Speed is active, the Speed icon appears as “FULL.” • When 1/2 Speed is Off, the Speed icon appears as “1/2.” REVERSE - Press the REVERSE FBV footswitch to toggle the Reverse Play feature On/ Off. All Loop playback is backwards when on. • When Reverse is active, the Reverse icon appears as “FWD.” • When Reverse is Off, the Reverse icon appears as “REV.
Using the Looper • Playback (Knob 1) - Use Multi-function Knob 1 to adjust the Looper playback volume. You may find it useful to turn this down a bit so that your live guitar can be slightly louder. • Overdub (Knob 2) - Use Multi-function Knob 2 to adjust the level at which all Overdubs are recorded. This level does not affect the level of your original Loop recording.
USB Audio USB Audio In this chapter, we’ll cover the USB audio capabilities of POD® HD Pro. With the installation of the Line 6 USB audio driver, you can use POD HD Pro as a high quality audio interface for your Mac® or Windows® computer! The Line 6 USB Audio Driver Before you connect POD HD Pro to your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the free Line 6 POD HD Pro Edit software.
USB Audio Audio Routing When using the POD HD Pro USB connection, the audio driver manages several tasks. The driver feeds the processed guitar signal out the USB Record Send to your computer and receives playback audio from the computer. It also grabs the processed guitar signal before routing it to the Record Send, to provide a low latency monitor signal, and then mixes the monitor signal with the playback audio and feeds this combined signal to your POD HD Pro analog outputs.
USB Audio The POD HD Pro Record Send As shown above, the Record Send is the virtual “pipeline” that carries your POD HDprocessed, 24-bit digital signal across the USB connection, making it available to your audio software as an input signal for recording. The Record Send appears as an available audio input/recording device within your audio software. Simply select this Send as the input for your audio track and you’ll be able to record your POD HD Pro signal.
USB Audio Mac® - Line 6 Audio-MIDI Devices Launch the Line 6 Audio-MIDI Devices utility from within the Mac® System Preferences. This utility provides access to several driver options. Line 6 Audio-MIDI Settings - Driver Options (Mac®) 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 9•4 The Line 6 Audio-MIDI Settings window - Driver page 1 Device Selector: Select your POD HD Pro here. If you have more than one supported Line 6 audio device connected, each will be selectable in this list.
USB Audio 6 Sample Rate Converter Active: You’ll see this indicator light up whenever the device is operating at a sample rate other than its native 48kHz rate. In addition to 48kHz, POD HD Pro supports 44.1kHz, 88.2kHz and 96kHz rates by utilizing an internal sample rate converter. Please check your specific software’s documentation for details on configuring its audio sample rate. 7 USB Audio Streaming Buffer: Adjusts the buffer size for the audio responsiveness of the Input Monitoring signal.
USB Audio 9 Hardware Monitor Level: This slider independently controls the volume of your processed guitar tone output for monitoring (the signal fed to the device’s main outputs). It does not affect the level of the signal 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.
USB Audio *Note: The Audio MIDI Setup utility window within Mac OS® X versions 10.6 and later has a slightly different layout, but offers the same options and functionality as described here. A System Settings: • The Default Input and Default Output options allow you to choose the audio interface you want your Mac® audio applications to use by default. If you want this to be your Line 6 device, select it here.
USB Audio Windows® - Line 6 Audio-MIDI Devices The following settings are the same for Windows® XP, Windows Vista® or Windows® 7, unless otherwise noted. Launch the Line 6 Audio-MIDI Devices from within the Windows® Control Panel. On Windows® systems, POD HD Pro offers both a DirectSound and ASIO® recording driver for maximum compatibility with audio & multimedia software applications.
USB Audio 3 ESN - Displays the current device’s unique Electronic Serial Number. 4 Driver/Inputs & Recording Selector - Choose between displaying the two tabs of the Driver Options window. (Also see “Inputs & Recording Page” on page 9•12.) 5 Driver Operation (Windows® XP only) - These options are only applicable for when an application utilizes the POD HD Pro device via the Windows® DirectSound® driver. They will be non-selectable when in use via the ASIO® driver.
USB Audio 5 Driver Operation (Windows Vista® & Windows® 7) On Windows® Vista & Windows® 7 you will see a Sound Control Panel button - click this to launch the Windows® Sound panel. Within the Sound panel’s Playback and Recording tabs you can designate POD HD Pro as the “Default” audio device if you want all your Windows® multimedia programs to utilize it as their sound card device.
USB Audio The Window Vista/7 Control Panel>Sounds>Properties - Advanced tab 6 ASIO® Driver Settings • ASIO® Client: If you are running audio software that is using POD HD Pro as its ASIO® audio device, the name of the software will appear here. • Buffer Size: The ASIO® buffer size in use, which will affect the “responsiveness” and “latency” of the DAW software. The lower the setting, the faster the response, but with the trade-off of higher processor usage and the risk of audio dropouts.
USB Audio Inputs & Recording Page 9 10 The Line 6 Audio MIDI Devices - Inputs & Recording tab (Windows® XP) 9 Record Sends List: Displayed here are the Record Sends for the current Line 6 device that will be available to your audio software. For POD HD Pro you’ll see the one, stereo “1-2 Main Out” Record Send. 9•12 10 Hardware Monitor Level: This slider independently controls the volume of your processed Source Input tone output for monitoring (the signal fed to the device’s main outputs).
Appendix A: Line 6 Monkey Appendix A: Line 6 Monkey Line 6 Monkey™ is the free, intelligent updater software that can be used to keep your POD® HD Pro, Line 6 FBV™ MkII Controller, and related Line 6 products, up to date. Line 6 Monkey is installed on your Mac® or Windows® computer along with the POD HD Pro USB device drivers. If you have not yet installed the USB device drivers, you’ll need to do so to utilize POD HD Pro with your computer - see “USB Audio” on page 9•1.
Appendix A : Line 6 Monkey A•2 FBV MkII Users: If you are using a Line 6 FBV MkII Controller then it is recommended to install any available updates for it as well. Just connect your FBV MkII directly to your computer’s USB port and use Line 6 Monkey as described above. Grab Those Updates If you see any items where a newer version is available, then you should click on that item and let the little Monkey fellow walk you through the installation steps.
Appendix A: Line 6 Monkey Flash Memory Updates and Presets Flash Memory updates typically include a complete set of Factory Presets, which may be a revised set that differs from the set of Presets stored in the memory of your device. You’ll be prompted during the update whether to keep your current Presets. Selecting “No” will result in your device’s Presets being permanently overwritten.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers Want hands-free access to your POD® HD Pro Presets, Amps, FX and parameters? By connecting one of the supported Line 6 FBV™ Controller devices you’ll get just that! Here we’ll cover the use and many benefits of using an FBV Controller with POD HD Pro.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers Getting Connected B•2 All FBV devices come with an “RJ-45” cable. Note that this cable is indeed a standard “Category 5” computer network cable. So, in case you lost yours, simply run down to any electronics or computer store and ask for a cable of this type. With POD HD Pro powered Off, connect this cable between the FBV device’s TO AMP jack and the POD HD Pro FBV jack. If you have an optional Expression Pedal, connect it to the EXP. PEDAL jack on your FBV now.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers • ABCD: Toggles the current Bank’s Presets A through D. • FS 5-8: Toggles the Amp or FX Block to which you have assigned FS5 through FS8 On/Off. Note that the Performance View screens offer handy visual references for the current Preset’s ABCD and FS assignments - see next section. • Looper FS Display (Knob 3): Determines how and when the Looper Mode screen is displayed (see page 1•3, as well as the following “Performance View” section).
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers POD HD Pro Performance View Screens B•4 The Performance View screens offer visual references for the Presets and/or Amp & FX Blocks that your FBV footswitches are assigned to control. ABCD assignment for FS5-FS8 FX assignment for FS1-FS8 Please reference the Footswitch Mapping table on the following pages for your specific FBV model device to determine which FBV footswitches relate to each of the 8 footswitch assignments.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers FBV Controller Devices - Footswitch & Pedal Mapping Your FBV device’s Footswitches and Pedal(s) are already mapped to specific POD HD Pro functions. These mappings are slightly different for each FBV Controller type - Please reference the following table that matches your specific FBV model. See the following sections for more details on the POD HD Pro functions listed in these tables.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers FBV Shortboard MkII - Footswitch & Pedal Mappings B•6 Footswitch Label POD HD Pro Function FS3 On/Off No change FS4 On/Off No change Lit when Block active Displays current Preset name Lit when selected A Selects Preset A (ABCD Mode) FS5 On/Off (FS 5-8 Mode) Displays current Preset name Lit when Block active Displays current Preset name Lit when selected B Selects Preset B (ABCD Mode) FS6 On/Off (FS 5-8 Mode) Displays current Preset name Lit when Block act
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers Looper Mode Footswitch Mappings When POD HD Pro is placed in Looper Mode, several FBV footswitches change their mappings to perform the following Looper functions. Please also see “Looper Mode” on page 8•1.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers EXP 1 and EXP 2 with Pedal 2 Connected B•8 When a 2nd Expression Pedal (such as a Line 6 EX-1 Expression Pedal) is connected, the on-board Pedal remains mapped to only EXP 1, and Pedal 2 to only EXP 2. Whenever a Pedal 2 is connected, you’ll see the EXP 1 & EXP 2 LEDs both lit.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers FBV Express MkII - Footswitch & Pedal Mappings Footswitch Label D Currently Lit A, B, C or D Pedal Toe Switch POD HD Pro Function Selects Preset D (ABCD Mode) 7-Segment LED Display Displays “D” to indicate selected Preset Displays current Preset channel Footswitch LED Lit when selected Tuner On/Off Displays curent note and flat or sharp status Remains lit Sets system Tap Tempo Dot flashes at Tempo rate Remains lit EXP 1/EXP 2 Pedal Mode No change Toe Switch
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers FBV Longboard B•10 FBV Longboard - Footswitch & Pedal Mappings Footswitch Label FX LOOP AMP 1 REVERB TREMOLO MODULATION DELAY BANK DOWN BANK UP POD HD Pro Function Looper Mode On/Off Set List Select Mode On/Off FS4 On/Off FBV LCD Screen No change Footswitch LED Lit when mode active Lit when mode active Lit when Block active Description FS1 On/Off No change Lit when Block active FS2 On/Off No change Lit when Block active FS3 On/Off No change Lit when Block
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers FBV Longboard - Footswitch & Pedal Mappings Footswitch Label Displays current Preset name Footswitch LED Lit when selected Displays current Preset name Lit when Block active Displays current Preset name Lit when selected CHANNEL B Selects Preset B (ABCD Mode) FS6 On/Off (FS 5-8 Mode) Displays current Preset name Lit when Block active Displays current Preset name Lit when selected CHANNEL C Selects Preset C (ABCD Mode) FS7 On/Off (FS 5-8 Mode) Displays current
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers Looper Mode Footswitch Mappings B•12 When POD HD Pro is placed in Looper Mode, several FBV footswitches change their mappings to perform the following Looper functions. Please also see “Looper Mode” on page 8•1.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers FBV Shortboard B•13 FBV Shortboard - Footswitch & Pedal Mappings Footswitch Label FX LOOP BANK BANK STOMP MODULATION DELAY REVERB CHANNEL A POD HD Pro Function Looper Mode On/Off Bank Up (Bank Mode) FBV LCD Screen No change Displays queued Bank, flashing Footswitch LED Lit when mode active No change Description Toggles Looper Mode On/Off Queues next Bank Bank Down (Bank Mode) FS1 On/Off Displays queued Bank, flashing No change Queues previous Bank No change
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers FBV Shortboard - Footswitch & Pedal Mappings B•14 Footswitch Label Displays current Preset name Footswitch LED Lit when selected Displays current Preset name Lit when Block active Displays current Preset name Lit when selected CHANNEL C Selects Preset C (ABCD Mode) FS7 On/Off (FS 5-8 Mode) Displays current Preset name Lit when Block active CHANNEL D Selects Preset D (ABCD Mode) FS8 On/Off (FS 5-8 Mode) Displays current Preset name Displays current Preset name
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers Looper Mode Footswitch Mappings When POD HD Pro is placed in Looper Mode, several FBV footswitches change their mappings to perform the following Looper functions. Please also see “Looper Mode” on page 8•1.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers EXP 1 and EXP 2 with Pedal 2 Connected B•16 When a 2nd Expression Pedal (such as a Line 6 EX-1 Expression Pedal) is connected to FBV Shortboard, the on-board Pedal remains mapped to only EXP 1, and Pedal 2 to only EXP 2. Whenever a Pedal 2 is connected, you’ll see the EXP 1 & EXP 2 LEDs both lit.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers The Controller Assign screen is then displayed specifically for the selected Model. In our example, it is the Digital Delay W/Modulation. Use the Multi-function Knobs 1-4 to configure the Pedal assignment options. The Controller Assign screen • Parameter (Knob 1): Select the parameter for the current Model that you want to control.* For our example, we’ll choose the Mix parameter. • Controller (Knob 2): Select the Pedal Mode that you want to assign to the parameter.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers Amp & FX Block Footswitch Assignment B•18 FBV footswitches, as well as the on-board Pedal’s “Toe Switch,” can be configured to toggle any of the Amp or FX Blocks On/Off. You can reference the current Preset’s FX footswitch assignments within the Performance View screen, as covered on page B•4. These settings are saved per Preset.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers Use Multi-function Knob 1 to select the footswitch to which you want this FX Block assigned - choose FS1 through FS8, the EXP Toe Switch, or None to remove the Block’s assignment. The following behaviors apply: • If a footswitch already has an Amp or FX Block assigned: The existing Block remains assigned, and selecting this footswitch additionally assigns your new Block.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers Using the EXP Pedal Toe Switch B•20 As noted above, when adding a Wah or Volume/Pan Model to your tone, their Position parameters are automatically assigned to the EXP 1 and EXP 2 controllers. Most Factory Presets already include this Wah/Volume switching pre-configured for you. But the Toe Switch assignment is not set automatically for newly added Amp or FX Models, so here is how to set this up manually.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers B•21 Wah in “On” Volume is “Off” • Repeat the previous Footswitch Assign steps for both the Wah and the Volume, assigning each to the EXP TOE SWITCH. • Now whenever you click the EXP TOE SWITCH to EXP 1 for this Preset, the Volume is switched “Off” and the Wah is switch “On” and is controlled by the Pedal - and vice versa when switching to EXP 2.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers Tap Tempo B•22 For all FBV devices, you can stomp rhythmically on the TAP footswitch to set your Tap Tempo. Alternatively, you can set a numerical Tempo value within Setup (see “Page 6, MIDI/Tempo Options” on page 2•8). You’ll see the LED on the TAP switch blink to indicate your current Tap Tempo BPM. 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.
Appendix C: MIDI Appendix C: MIDI This Appendix covers the MIDI features available for your POD® HD Pro device. POD HD Pro will receive MIDI remote control of loading its Banks & Presets, and outputs Bank & Program Change messages when navigating Set Lists and Presets. POD HD Pro also includes the ability to function as MIDI Controller device, capable of sending customized MIDI commands to other MIDI devices.
Appendix C: MIDI POD HD Pro MIDI Setup options C•2 To set the MIDI Channel for sending & receiving Bank & Program Change messages, use the POD HD Pro SETUP:MIDI/Tempo - MIDI Channel option. It is also possible to receive MIDI data on this MIDI Channel and to pass it “thru” the POD HD Pro MIDI OUT/THRU to other MIDI devices. To do so, be sure to set the MIDI Out/Thru option on this same Setup page to “Thru.” See “Page 6, MIDI/Tempo Options” on page 2•8.
Appendix C: MIDI The following describes the automatic MIDI messages sent when these POD HD Pro/FBV controls are accessed when using specific gestures. SAVE P R E S E TS HOLD FOR SYSTEM & I/O VIEW PRESETS Knob ENTER AMP & FX ON / OFF ENTER Button 4-Way Nav.
Appendix C: MIDI Using POD HD Pro/FBV as a MIDI Controller C•4 You can configure any number of your POD HD Pro Presets to include customized MIDI Control assignments for most FBV footswitches and Pedal controls.
Appendix C: MIDI • MIDI Channel (Knob 1): Select the MIDI Channel on which the selected control will transmit its MIDI command. • None: Send no MIDI data. (Note that you won’t see Knob 2 - 4 options appear until you select an option other than “None.”) • 01 - 16: Choose the MIDI Channel on which to transmit the selected control’s messages. • Base: Sets the control to follow the current “system” MIDI Channel, as set in the device Setup (see “Page 6, MIDI/Tempo Options” on page 2•8).
Appendix C: MIDI • Value/Velocity (Knob 4): Selects further options, depending on the Knob 2 and Knob 3 settings. • Value (CC): When the Message Type is “CC,” this sets the value for the CC that is sent on every press of the switch control (000 - 127). When editing the EXP1 or EXP2 controls, this sets the Maximum Value for the pedal. C•6 • Value (CC Toggle):When the Message Type is “CC Toggle,” you can select 000 or 127 to choose an “On” or “Off.
