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POD HD and a real guitar amplifier

Here I compare the HD 500 plugged diretly to a regular Sony MicroSystem (FRFR) and a Stagg GA60 guitar amplifier (input and Return).

Hi gains and Flash Memory Updates

In the last days, HD's flash update came into discurssion. The version 1.2 came to solve problems and "refine" some amps sounds. Line 6 says that this update would:

-Updated HD Amp Models:
Bomber Uber - Sag characteristics adjusted, gain staging improved
Angel F-Ball - Preamp drive adjusted, high-end gain reduced, noise floor improved
Class A-30TB Pre - Presence knob taper adjusted to reduce maximum range
Brit P-75 Pre - Increased output level to drive power amp, drive knob taper modified to
increase preamp gain (for use at reduced channel volume)
-Improved DT50 communication via L6 LINK (allows better communication between POD HD500 and Line 6's new DT50 flagship amplifier series)
-Various L6 LINK features added to the System Setup menu (see the L6 LINK Connectivity Guide for specifics)
-Various bug fixes

After that, some users claimed about some amps sounds after the update. I never had any problem with any bug, so, only the sounds matters to me.

Here I compare some amps in each flash memory:

a) Default settings in versions 1.10 and 1.20
Bogner Überschall:


Dual Rectifier:


b) All controls at 12' clock and 57 mic sim on axis at 10% in versions 1.10 and 1.20
Bogner Überschall:


Dual Rectifier:


To my ears, the most important changes were made at the recto's sound. I didn't like the new sound. Was noticeable the "bassy accent" at the 1.10's rect, but the trebly weak sound from the 1.20 update was very disappointing to me. So, I preferred to do back to 1.10 and wait for a better update. Here are nice sounds from 1.10:

Bogner Überschall:


Dual Rectifier:

All amps review

Is it possible to get a nice HiGain sound out of the HD?

You tell me:

Comparing POD X3 and POD HD

New soundclips

With a little available time, I've tested the HD trying some small challenges:

1) The JCM800 Model - Comparing with the X3's amps, this was the only one that gave me a bad first impression. Anyway, I've changed the cab to the Green25, tweaked a little bit and had this nice result. I start with the amp and than turn the screammer.


1) DSP, dual amps and heavy verbs - The DSP limit in the unit is a important issue. In fact, it's more like an tough challenge. Well, I've picked two AC30's (mic 57 on axis and 421), a great stereo delay and the octo reverb. Oh, It also gave room to add a screammer. At the sample's end a play with the built in looper.


1) Pitch Glide - A great, "Giga" nice surprise. A lot better than X3's, and it's real polyphonic. So, in this sample, I try to drop the tunning one step. Great Result. Of course you can hear some small noises, but very close (perhaps better) than what you hear in that config with the GT


Cheers,
Alex