POD HD PRO X ® ADVANCED GUIDE An in-depth exploration of the features & functionality of POD HD Pro X Rev A Electrophonic Limited Edition ©2013 Line 6, Inc.
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 Line 6 Variax Updates..................................................................................... A•4 Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers........................................................
Overview Overview Welcome to the POD® HD Pro X Advanced Guide. This guide contains in-depth details of the POD HD Pro X features and functionality. Please be sure to also read through your POD HD Pro X Pilot’s Handbook for basic info on POD HD Pro X 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.
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 X 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 X 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•10). 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•10).
Overview POD HD Pro X Edit Software 1•6 Be sure to visit line6.com/software to download the Line 6 POD® HD Pro X Edit software - the free patch editor/librarian for Mac® and Windows® computers. Using POD HD Pro X 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 X 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 X 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 The Inputs Setup page allows you to select which of the device’s audio inputs are used as the “source” – sort of like a built-in, programmable patchbay. There is also a control which adjusts the Guitar input impedance. 2•4 • Input 1 and Input 2 Source (Knobs 1 & 2) - Select the physical input(s) that you want to be the “source” which feeds into the signal path.
System Setup • Or, you can manually select from a variety of impedance values from low to high (22k, 32k, 70k, 90k, 136k, 230k, 1M, or 3.5M). A lower value will typically result in some high frequency attenuation, lower gain and overall “softer” feel. A higher value provides full frequency response, higher gain and overall “tighter” feel. • Inputs Setup - Determines whether the other 3 options in this Inputs screen are applied per Preset, or globally.
System Setup Amp & FX Model - Guitar Input Impedance Ratings Model Guitar Input Impedance (Ohms) Dynamics FX All Dynamics Models 2•6 1M Modulation FX Dual Phaser 230k U-Vibe 90k Analog Choruis 22k All Other Modulation Models 1M Filter FX All Filter Models 1M Pitch FX All Pitch Models 1M Delay FX Multi Head 22k Analog Echo 230k Analog w/Mod 90k All Other Delay Models 1M Preamp & EQ FX All Preamp & EQ Models 1M Reverb FX All Reverb Models 1M Wah FX Weeper 90k All Other Wah Models
System Setup About Source Input Signal Routing It is important to note how POD HD Pro X actually routes Source Inputs 1 and 2 through Amp & FX Blocks that are positioned “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 and Input 2 only to Path B. Therefore, this is the best configuration if you want to retain discrete Input Sources into Paths A & B.
System Setup 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 X outputs to optimize for direct recording versus connecting to an external amplifier. 2•8 Note that this Mode setting affects the signal fed to the POD HD Pro X Left & Right Balanced, Unbalanced, Digital & Headphone outputs, as well as the signal fed to the USB Record Send & L6 LINK™ output. Knob 1 selects the Output Mode. This is a global setting.
System Setup • 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. 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).
System Setup • Digital Output (Knob 1): Selects the type of output mode signal. 2•10 • Match Outputs: Uses the setting as configured on the Setup:Outputs screen - see page 2•8. • 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): Selects the sample rate: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz or 96kHz.
System Setup • 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.
System Setup 2•12 • When set to “Preset,” all the parameter settings shown on the Variax Setup screens (Setup pages 7 & 8) are saved and recalled individually per POD HD Pro X preset. You’ll see additional options in the screen when you have a Variax connected and choose “Preset.” • When set to “Global,” this provides complete manual control over all Variax functions, regardless what Variax settings you may have saved within the POD HD Pro X presets.
System Setup *Note: When utilizing the Magnetic output mode on the JTV guitar, only the Volume knob is “Locked” by any of the Local Control - Locked settings. For the Magnetic output, the Tone and Pickup switch functions remain unlocked even when set to “Locked” via Knob 3.
System Setup • Variax Control (Knob 1): See page 2•11. • Model (Knob 2): Selects the Variax Model & pickup position setting. Choose the “Don’t Force” option if you prefer to not have the Variax guitar’s model changed by the Model value saved within the POD HD Pro X presets. 2•14 • Local Control (Knob 3): This feature is not applicable for first generation Variax instruments, therefore, no options are available.
System Setup Variax Bass 700 & 705 For a Variax Bass, you’ll see three Setup pages, 7a, 7b & 7c to accommodate all the controls on the Bass. Multifunction Knobs 1, 2 & 3 on all pages are common controls. Knob 4 on each page is unique. 2•15 • Variax Control (Knob 1 - pgs. 7a, b & c): See page 2•11. • Model (Knob 2 - pgs. 7a, b & c): Selects the Variax Bass Guitar Model.
System Setup Page 8, James Tyler Variax Tuning Options The Page 8 Setup screen offers Tuning options for James Tyler Variax guitars.* These allow you to configure and edit alternate tunings for your connected JTV guitar, which can be saved right along with any POD HD Pro X preset! 2•16 *Note: This tuning functionality is only available for James Tyler Variax family guitars. If no JTV (or any first-generation Variax) is connected, this screen offers no accessible options.
System Setup Page 9, Setup: L6 LINK Audio 2•17 These options configure the POD HD Pro X audio signal fed to up to four Line 6 DT Series amplifiers and/or StageSource™ speakers using the L6 Link connection. The settings to each of the 4 Amps are saved per Preset.
System Setup Page 10, Setup: L6 LINK Control 2•18 These options allow you to dictate how up to four connected Line 6 DT Series amplifiers each “follow” the POD HD Pro X Amp Models & settings.* Parameters 1 - 4 correspond to L6 LINK connected DT amplifiers 1 - 4, respectively. • Each DT amplifier can be set independently to follow either the current Preset’s Amp Model A or Amp Model B. • The DT amplifier automatically configures its power amp Topology settings to match the selected Amp Model A or B.
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 X. 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 • Parameter Value (Knob 4): Adjusts the value for the currently selected parameter. Each FX Block also offers the following features: • 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. 3•2 • Move FX Position: Each FX Block can be moved throughout the signal chain, providing complete routing flexibility.
Features & Functionality 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.
Features & Functionality • 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. 3•4 Moving FX Blocks Any of the 8 FX Blocks can be moved throughout your tone’s signal flow, providing tremendous routing flexibility.
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 X 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. 3•6 • 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 We’ve offered up a whole lot of sound possibilities in POD HD Pro X 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 X Tones. Be sure to also check out the free Line 6 POD HD Pro X Edit software. It can be used to create, customize & manage an unlimited library of POD HD Pro X Set Lists & Presets right on your Mac® or Windows® computer! See “POD HD Pro X Edit Software” on page 1•6. Working with Set Lists POD HD Pro X 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. 4•2 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 X includes 64 Channel locations for holding Presets. These Set Lists and Presets are all retained in your POD HD Pro X 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 X 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•6.) 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 ENTER AMP & FX ON / OFF DBL PRESS TO ASSIGN CTL MOVE The FX Edit Mode - Modulation:U-Vibe FX Model loaded 5•2 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 Select the type of FX Model you want to insert into this Block location.
FX Edit Mode Knob 2 - Model Choose the specific Model for the current FX Type. You’ll see the selected FX Model displayed at the top of the screen. 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. 5•3 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.
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 X 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 X! 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 *Note: Some Amp/Preamp Models utilize more DSP than others. You may find it necessary to bypass or remove some FX Models to enable two simultaneous Amps - see “Dynamic DSP” on page 3•7 for more info. • The Amp Blocks cannot be moved within the A or B Paths. It is possible to move any FX Blocks before or after the Amps within either Path, however. • 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.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models Amp A Amp in “Post” position (after Path A & B) 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.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models • Knob 3 - Selects the Mic Model. • Knob 4 - When the current Preset includes two Amp models, this selects which Amp (the Amp within Path A or B) is controlled by the Amp Tone knobs. As you change the Amp Model (Knob 1), you’ll also see that default Cab and Mic models are automatically selected for each Amp or Preamp (see “About Default Amp Settings” on page 6•5). But you can use Knobs 3 & 4 to select any Cab and/or Mic you like. These settings are saved per Preset.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models Amp Block States The Amp Blocks have 3 available states: On, Off (bypassed) or Disabled (sometimes referred to as a “Null” state for the Block). Amp Block “On” Amp Block “Off” Amp Block “Disabled” (Null Block) 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.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models Mic Model Descriptions Mic Name Based On...
Amp, Cab & Mic Models 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). Also see the next section for more about the AMP: EDIT options. Amp & Cab Edit Display Double-press the ENTER button to access the Amp & Cab Edit screens.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models 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. This is a separate parameter strictly for the Amp Model’s Bypass Volume. Use the VOLUME knob on your device to adjust this, and its value is stored separately with the Preset for whenever the Amp Block is Bypassed. 6•8 Note that the VOLUME knob does not control the level at all for a “Null” Amp Block.
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) • 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 Edit - Page 5 Here you’ll find even further “deep-editing” parameters for the Speaker Cab, allowing you to surgically refine the the feel and frequency response to your personal taste. • Knob 1: Adjusts the overall level of the modeled speaker Resonance, which results in a more “lively,” brighter response on higher settings. Increasing the Resonance Level will cause the overall volume to increase as well.
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 Series Model Gallery, available from http://line6.com/support/manuals/. POD HD Amp/Preamp Models Amp/Preamp Model Based On...
Amp, Cab & Mic Models 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 Here’s a table of the classic speaker cabinets upon which our Cab Models are based.* Cab Model POD HD Cab Models Based On...* No Cab Choosing this option applies no Speaker, Mic or Early Reflections processing to your Amp Model.
FX Models FX Models POD® HD Pro X 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 X 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 • Sustain: Some compressors include Sustain, which is much the same as a Threshold control, but functions in reverse - higher settings add more compression and thus more sustain and squishy goodness. • Level: Adjusts the overall volume - higher settings typically offer an output boost.
FX Models • Bass: Adjusts Bass EQ level • Mid: Adjusts the Midrange EQ level. • Treble: Adjusts Treble EQ level. • Output: Adjusts the overall volume level - higher settings offer an output boost.
FX Models Modulation Models - Parameter Reference Table Model Parameters 80A Flanger Speed Range Enhance Manual Even Odd Frequency Shifter Freq Mode -- -- Mix Ring Modulator Speed Depth Shape AM/FM Mix Rotary Drum Speed Depth Tone Drive Mix Rotary Drm/Hrn Speed Depth Horn Dep Drive Mix Common Parameters The following parameters are common to most Modulation FX Models.
FX Models Filter Models Filter Models - Parameter Reference Table Model Parameters Voice Box Speed Start End Auto Mix V-Tron Start End Speed Mode Mix Q Filter Freq Q Gain Type Mix Vocoder Mic Input -- Decay Mix Seeker Speed Freq Q Steps Mix Obi Wah Speed Freq Q Type Mix Tron Up Freq Q Range Type Mix Tron Down Freq Q Range Type Mix Throbber Speed Freq Q Wave Mix Slow Filter Freq Q Speed Mode Mix Spin Cycle Speed Freq Q VolSens Mix Comet Tra
FX Models • 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) • 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 & Variax® Knob Controller Assignment” on page B•18). 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 Preamp & EQ Models Preamp+EQ Models - Parameter Reference Table Model Parameters Graphic EQ 80Hz 220Hz 480Hz 1.1kHz 2.2kHz Parametric EQ Lows Highs Freq Q Gain Studio EQ Low Freq Low Gain Hi Freq Hi Gain Gain 4 Band Shift EQ Low Low Mid Hi Mid Hi Shift Mid Focus EQ Hi Pass Freq Hi Pass Q Low Pass Freq Low Pass Q Gain Vintage Pre Gain Output Phase Hi Pass Filter Lo Pass Filter Common Parameters The following parameters are common to EQ Models.
FX Models • Gain: Dial in the amount of input gain - higher levels will add some tube distortion. • Output: Determines the final output level, capable of a significant signal boost. • Phase: Choose 0 for normal, or 180 to reverse the phase. (It can sometimes be necessary to reverse the phase of one mic’ed signal when combined with another, to correct for a resulting “hollow,” out-of-phase sound.) • HPF: A High Pass Filter to reduce bass frequencies.
FX Models Delay Models - Parameter Reference Table Model Parameters Echo Platter Dry Time Fdbk Wow/Flt Drive Mix Analog W/Mod Time Fdbk ModSpd Depth Mix Analog Echo Time Fdbk Bass Treble Mix Auto-Volume Echo Time Fdbk ModDep Swell Mix Multi-Head Time Fdbk Heads 1-2 Heads 3-4 Mix Common Parameters The following parameters are common to most Delay FX Models. • Time: Adjusts the delay/repeat time, with higher settings providing longer delays.
FX Models Reverb Models Reverb Models - Parameter Reference Table Model 7•12 Parameters Plate Decay PreDelay Tone Mix Room Decay PreDelay Tone Mix Chamber Decay PreDelay Tone Mix Hall Decay PreDelay Tone Mix Echo Decay PreDelay Tone Mix Tile Decay PreDelay Tone Mix Cave Decay PreDelay Tone Mix Ducking Decay PreDelay Tone Mix Octo Decay PreDelay Tone Mix Spring Decay PreDelay Tone Mix ‘63 Spring Decay PreDelay Tone Mix Particle Verb Dwell Condition
FX Models Particle Verb 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. The parameters for this model differ from the other Reverbs: • Dwell: Essentially a decay parameter, which adjusts the length of time the reverb tail lasts.
FX Models Volume Volume: Adjusts the signal level. 100% is unity gain. This parameter can be accessed via the Multi-function knob at any time. With a Line 6 FBV Pedal assigned to control the Volume, you’ll see this Volume parameter visually adjust with the pedal as well. Pan 7•14 • 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.
FX Models Before Path A & B split Pan positioned before Path A & B split When placed here, your guitar signal is panned left to Path A and right to Path B. This can be a cool way to “blend” the sounds of two Amp 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.
FX Models Just as with all stereo FX Models, when a mono FX Model is placed after the Pan, the Pan Model’s output will become “mono-ized, as described in “Model Types and Mono/Stereo Signal Routing” on page 3•5. Therefore, you’ll typically want to avoid placing a mono FX Model later within the same signal path as the Pan Model.
Using the Looper Looper Mode POD® HD Pro X includes a full-featured Looper Mode, which is accessible with the connection of a Line 6 FBV™ Foot Controller.
Using the Looper 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. UNDO - 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 determine the volume of your loop in Overdub mode. For example, if your Overdub Level is set to 90%, each time your loop begins a new overdub its volume will be reduced by 10%, sounding quieter and quieter with each overdub pass.
USB Audio USB Audio In this chapter, we’ll cover the USB audio capabilities of POD® HD Pro X. With the installation of the Line 6 USB audio driver, you can use POD HD Pro X as a high quality audio interface for your Mac® or Windows® computer! The Line 6 USB Audio Driver Before you connect POD HD Pro X to your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the free Line 6 POD HD Pro X Edit software.
USB Audio Audio Routing When using the POD HD Pro X 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 X analog outputs.
USB Audio Note that the type of audio signal fed to the Record Sends is controlled by the Output Mode setting found in the POD HD Pro X Setup:Outputs screen. For most USB recording situations, you’ll likely want to set this to “Studio/Direct.” Please see “Page 4, Setup: Output Options” on page 2•8 for more info. The Line 6 Audio-MIDI Devices Panel The Line 6 Audio-MIDI Devices utility is the place where you configure various audio driver settings.
USB Audio 1 Device Selector: Select your POD HD Pro X here. If you have more than one supported Line 6 audio device connected, each will be selectable in this list. 2 Driver Version: Displays the current device’s installed driver version number. 3 ESN: Displays the current device’s unique Electronic Serial Number. 4 Driver/Inputs & Recording Selector: Choose between displaying the two pages of the Driver Options window. (Also see “Inputs & Recording Page” on page 9•5.
USB Audio Inputs & Recording Page 8 9 The Line 6 Audio-MIDI Settings window - Inputs & Recording page 8 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 X you’ll see the one, stereo “1-2 Main Out” Record Send. 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).
USB Audio Mac OS® X Audio MIDI Setup Utility POD HD Pro X utilizes the Mac® Core Audio driver type, making it a compatible audio interface for practically any Mac® audio/multimedia software. As with most Core Audio devices, some settings are found in the Audio Devices page of the Mac® Audio MIDI Setup dialog. Note that there are two screens of settings for this window: Input and Output.
USB Audio A Input - Output Screen Selector Use these buttons to view the respective options B Device List: Select your POD HD device in the list here to display its settings within within this window. the window. Default Audio Device Options: With your POD HD device selected in the Device List, click on the little gear button here to configure POD HD to be the default input and/or output audio device for your Mac® applications.
USB Audio E Volume sliders: These sliders offer level adjustment for the selected device. • When viewing the Audio Device - Input screen (as shown above) the sliders control the level of the Record Send signal fed to your recording software. These sliders can be used to fine tune your DAW software’s recording level. Note that these sliders offer a max level of +18dB, which can apply a boost to your input signal if needed.
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 X offers both a DirectSound and ASIO® recording driver for maximum compatibility with audio & multimedia software applications.
USB Audio 4 Driver/Inputs & Recording Selector - Choose between displaying the two tabs of the Driver Options window. (Also see “Inputs & Recording Page” on page 9•13.) 5 Driver Operation (Windows® XP only) - These options are only applicable for when an application utilizes the POD HD Pro X 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 X 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 X 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 11 The Line 6 Audio MIDI Devices - Inputs & Recording tab 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 X you’ll see the one, stereo “1-2 Main Out” Record Send. 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 X, 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 X USB device drivers. If you have not yet installed the USB device drivers, you’ll need to do so to utilize POD HD Pro X with your computer - see “USB Audio” on page 9•1.
Appendix A : Line 6 Monkey Register Your Hardware A•2 If you have not already done so, you’ll be prompted to Register your connected Line 6 hardware. It’s a painless process really, so click that Register button now. 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.
Appendix A: Line 6 Monkey As an example, the screenshot on page A•2 shows Monkey has detected that a newer Firmware - Flash Memory version is available than is currently installed in our device. In this scenario you can select the Flash Memory item and click Update Selection. Be sure to read the prompts carefully and Monkey will assist you in performing the update in minutes.
Appendix A : Line 6 Monkey Line 6 Variax Updates A•4 If you own any Line 6 Variax instrument, it is highly recommended that you check for and install the latest available firmware update. This may be required for compatibility with the newest POD HD Pro X firmware, as well as with the latest POD® HD Pro X Edit and Variax® Workbench™ software applications. Simply plug your Variax into the VARIAX input on the back of POD HD Pro X and then launch Line 6 Monkey.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers Want hands-free access to your POD® HD Pro X 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 X.
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 X powered Off, connect this cable between the FBV device’s TO AMP jack and the POD HD Pro X 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 B•4 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. (We cover how to edit & create these footswitch assignments on page B•21.) When POD HD Pro X is in Looper Mode, a 3rd variation of the Performance View screen displays the Looper functions that are accessed by FBV footswitches.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers FBV Shortboard MkII - Footswitch & Pedal Mappings Footswitch POD HD Pro X FBV LCD Screen Footswitch Description Label Function LED FUNCTION 1 Looper Mode On/Off No change Lit when mode active Toggles Looper Mode On/Off FUNCTION 2 Set List Select Mode On/Off Displays Set List selection screen Lit when mode active Toggles Set List Select Mode On/Off Bank Up Displays queued Bank, flashing No change Queues next Bank Displays Set List selection No change Selects
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers B•6 FBV Shortboard MkII - Footswitch & Pedal Mappings Footswitch POD HD Pro X FBV LCD Screen Footswitch Description Label Function LED Selects Preset A A Displays current Preset name Lit when selected Loads Preset A of current Bank Displays current Preset name Lit when Block active Toggles the “FS5” assigned Amp/ FX Block Displays current Preset name Lit when selected Loads Preset B of current Bank Displays current Preset name Lit when Block active Toggles the
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers FBV Shortboard MkII - Footswitch & Pedal Mappings Footswitch POD HD Pro X FBV LCD Screen Footswitch Description Label Function LED EXP 1/EXP 2 Pedal Mode Pedal Toe Switch No change (When no Pedal 2 is connected) Toe Switch EXP 1 = WAH lit EXP 2 = VOL lit No change No change Toggles to the on-board Pedal between EXP 1 and EXP 2 modes Assignable as a footswitch Looper Mode Footswitch Mappings When POD HD Pro X is placed in Looper Mode, several FBV footswitches change
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers B•8 FBV Shortboard MkII - Looper Mode Footswitch Mappings Footswitch POD HD Pro X Footswitch LED Description Label Looper Function Play/Stop Lit when playing Toggles the recorded loop to play and stop Full/Half Speed Lit when half speed Toggles the loop playback and recording between full and half speed Reverse/Forward Lit when selected Toggles loop playback and recording between normal and reverse B C D Pedal Controllers FBV Shortboard MkII devices include an
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers Footswitch Label FBV Express MkII - Footswitch & Pedal Mappings POD HD Pro X 7-Segment LED Footswitch Description Function Display LED Selects Preset A A Displays “A” to indicate selected Preset Lit when selected Loads Preset A of current Bank Displays current Preset channel Lit when Block active Toggles the “FS5” assigned Amp/ FX Block Displays “B” to indicate selected Preset Lit when selected Loads Preset B of current Bank Displays current Preset channel Lit
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers B•10 Footswitch Label FBV Express MkII - Footswitch & Pedal Mappings POD HD Pro X 7-Segment LED Footswitch Description Function Display LED Tuner On/Off Displays current note and flat or sharp status Remains lit Press and hold the currently lit footswitch to toggle the Tuner Mode On/Off Sets system Tap Tempo Dot flashes at Tempo rate Remains lit “Tap” the currently lit footswitch to enter the device’s Tap Tempo EXP 1/EXP 2 Pedal Mode No change EXP 1 = WAH lit T
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers FBV Longboard B•11 Footswitch Label FBV Longboard - Footswitch & Pedal Mappings POD HD Pro X FBV LCD Screen Footswitch Description Function LED FX LOOP Looper Mode On/Off No change Lit when mode active Toggles Looper Mode On/Off AMP 1 Set List Select Mode On/Off Displays Set List selection screen Lit when mode active Toggles Set List Select Mode On/Off FS4 On/Off No change Lit when Block active Toggles the “FS4” assigned Amp/ FX Block FS1 On/Off No change
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers B•12 Footswitch Label FBV Longboard - Footswitch & Pedal Mappings POD HD Pro X FBV LCD Screen Footswitch Description Function LED Bank Up BANK UP (Bank Mode) Set List Select (Set List Mode) Selects Preset A CHANNEL A (FS 5-8 Mode) Selects Preset B Queues next Bank Displays Set List selection No change Selects Set List Displays current Preset name Lit when selected Loads Preset A of current Bank Displays current Preset name Lit when Block active Toggles the “
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers Footswitch Label CHANNEL D FBV Longboard - Footswitch & Pedal Mappings POD HD Pro X FBV LCD Screen Footswitch Description Function LED Selects Preset D (ABCD Mode) Displays current Preset name Lit when selected Loads Preset D of current Bank FS8 On/Off Displays current Preset name Lit when Block active Toggles the “FS8” assigned Amp/ FX Block Sets Tap Tempo No Change Blinks at tempo Tap to set tempo rate Tuner Mode On/Off Displays Tuner Blinks at tempo Hold
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers B•14 FBV Longboard - Looper Mode Footswitch Mappings Footswitch POD HD Pro X Footswitch LED Description Label Looper Function Record/Overdub CHANNEL A Flashes when overdubbing CHANNEL D Immediately starts recording - Or, if a loop is currently playing, overdubs on top of the current loop Play/Stop Lit when playing Toggles the recorded loop to play and stop Full/Half Speed Lit when half speed Toggles the loop playback and recording between full and half speed Reve
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers Footswitch Label FX LOOP FBV Shortboard - Footswitch & Pedal Mappings POD HD Pro X FBV LCD Screen Footswitch Description Function LED Looper Mode On/Off No change Lit when mode active Toggles Looper Mode On/Off Bank Up Displays queued Bank, flashing No change Queues next Bank Displays queued Bank, flashing No change Queues previous Bank FS1 On/Off No change Lit when Block active Toggles the “FS1” assigned Amp/ FX Block FS2 On/Off No change Lit when Block a
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers B•16 Footswitch Label FBV Shortboard - Footswitch & Pedal Mappings POD HD Pro X FBV LCD Screen Footswitch Description Function LED Selects Preset B CHANNEL B Displays current Preset name Lit when selected Loads Preset B of current Bank Displays current Preset name Lit when Block active Toggles the “FS6” assigned Amp/ FX Block Displays current Preset name Lit when selected Loads Preset C of current Bank Displays current Preset name Lit when Block active Toggle
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers Looper Mode Footswitch Mappings When POD HD Pro X 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 Pedal Controllers B•18 FBV Shortboard devices include an “on-board” Pedal, as well as an optional jack on the back to include a 2nd Expression Pedal. These pedals access the POD HD Pro X EXP 1 and EXP 2 assignable controllers. Please see “Expression Pedal & Variax® Knob Controller Assignment” on page B•18 for how to assign these controllers to Amp & FX parameters to customize your Presets. When no additional Pedal is connected to the FBV EXP.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers Controlling Amp & FX Parameters Configuring the Expression Pedal and Variax Knob controller assignments is done within the Controller Assign screen. In the Signal Flow View, select the Amp or FX Block for which you’d like to create a controller assignment, then double-press the MOVE button.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers B•20 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 controller that you want to assign to the parameter. Choose Off to have no assignment, or choose EXP 1, EXP 2, Variax Vol or Variax Tone. • Min. Value (Knob 3): Set the desired parameter value for the Pedal’s “heel” position. • Max.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers B•21 The Controller Assign options for the FX Loop Amp & FX Block Footswitch Assignment 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•3. These settings are saved per Preset.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers B•22 The Footswitch Assign screen, with a Delay FX Model selected 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 B•23 Indicates no Blocks assigned to the footswitch Using the EXP Pedal Toe Switch 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 • Click the EXP TOE SWITCH switch so that the red EXP 1 LED is lit. B•24 • In the Signal Flow View, select the Volume FX block and toggle it “Off” using the ENTER button. You should now see the Wah “On” and the Volume “Off.” 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.
Appendix B: FBV Foot Controllers • Press the BANK UP and BANK DOWN footswitches to select the desired Set List. Note that your FBV LCD screen displays the name of the selected Set List. • Press FUNCTION 2 / AMP 1 once again to load the selected Set List. You’ll see that the same numbered Preset from the previous Set List is automatically loaded from the new Set List. Tap Tempo For all FBV devices, you can stomp rhythmically on the TAP footswitch to set your Tap Tempo.
Appendix C: MIDI Appendix C: MIDI This Appendix covers the MIDI features available for your POD® HD Pro X device. POD HD Pro X will respond to incoming MIDI messages for remote access of its assignable Footswitch & Pedal Controllers, and for loading Banks & Presets. POD HD Pro X also outputs Bank & Program Change messages when navigating Set Lists and Presets.
Appendix C: MIDI Controlling POD HD Pro X Functions via MIDI POD HD Pro X Footswitch & Pedal assignments, Looper functions and more can be can controlled remotely via a MIDI Controller device connected to the POD HD Pro X MIDI IN port. The following reference table shows the necessary MIDI CC settings to configure your MIDI Controller device to access these POD functions.
Appendix C: MIDI POD HD Pro X - MIDI Control Reference MIDI CC # Value Function 063 64-127 = Undo Looper Undo Switch 065 0-63 = Forward 64-127 = Reverse Looper Forward/Reverse Switch 067 0-63 = Pre 64-127 = Post Looper Pre/Post Position Switch 068 0-63 = Full 64-127 = Half Looper Full/Half Speed Switch 099 0-63 = Off 64-127 = On Looper Mode On/Off Additional Controls 064 64-127 = Tap Tap Tempo - Enter Tap Tempo 069 0-63 = Off 64-127 = On Tuner Mode On/Off Bank & Program Change Messag
Appendix C: MIDI *Note that you’ll need to set your “Footswitch Mode” Setup option to “ABCD” for this specific Preset data to be sent when pressing the FBV FS5 - FS8 footswitches to change the Preset on POD HD Pro X - see “Page 1, Setup:Utilities Options” on page 2•2. C•4 This feature allows you to use POD HD Pro X to control external devices by sending the following MIDI Bank & Program Change commands.
Appendix C: MIDI • Press PRESETS Knob > Press Nav. Disc Arrow Button > Press Enter Button: Internally, this sequence calls up the Set Lists screen, selects a Set List (1 - 8) and loads the Set List. This sequence also transmits a MIDI Bank Change - Fixed message, with a Value of 0 through 7, respectively, when selecting Set List 1 - 8.
Appendix C: MIDI The MIDI ASSIGN Screen The MIDI ASSIGN screen is where you configure custom MIDI commands. To access the MIDI ASSIGN screen, start on the Home View page and press and hold the MOVE button. All settings in this screen are saved per Preset. C•6 ENTER AMP & FX ON / OFF DBL PRESS TO ASSIGN CTL MOVE Press and hold the MOVE button to display the MIDI ASSIGN screen Use the and Nav. Disc buttons to select the desired FBV footswitch or Exp Pedal control.
Appendix C: MIDI • Message Type (Knob 2): selected control. Select the type of MIDI message sent by the • FS1 - FS8, LOOPER, TAP and EXP TOE SWITCH footswitches can each be assigned to send MIDI CC, CC Toggle, Program Change (fixed), Bank Change (fixed) or Note On messages. • The EXP1 and EXP2 pedal controls can be assigned to each send one MIDI CC with a definable Value Range, which allows you to sweep a variable parameter on your target device.
Appendix C: MIDI Looper Mode Footswitch Behaviors When the POD HD Pro X Looper Mode is active, pressing the connected FBV Looper footswitch functions automatically transmits the following MIDI CC messages. These are global MIDI CC assignments and cannot be edited. C•8 Note: These assignments are also the same MIDI CC messages that POD HD Pro X and POD HD500X devices respond to for these Looper Mode functions.
