® POD® HD300 & POD® HD400 Advanced Guide An in-depth exploration of the features & functionality of POD HD300 & POD HD400 Electrophonic Limited Edition
Table of Contents Setup Details........................................................................... 1•1 Setup Options................................................................................................. 1•1 Pedal Calibration............................................................................................ 1•4 Factory Restore................................................................................................ 1•5 Features & Functionality...............................
GATE Menu.................................................................................................... 4•3 WAH Menu.................................................................................................... 4•4 VOL Menu...................................................................................................... 4•4 FX Loop Menu (POD HD400 Only).............................................................. 4•5 MIDI DUMP.................................................................
Using the Looper.................................................................... 7•1 Looper Controls.............................................................................................. 7•1 USB Audio............................................................................... 8•1 The Line 6 USB Audio Driver....................................................................... 8•1 The Line 6 Audio-MIDI Devices Panel.........................................................
Setup Details Setup Details In this chapter, we’ll cover the options found within the POD® HD300 & POD® HD400 Setup screen, calibrating your device’s on-board pedal, and performing a Factory Reset. This Guide covers POD HD300 & HD400 devices with Flash Memory version 2.0 (or later) installed. It is highly recommended to use Line 6 Monkey™ to install the latest available Flash Memory version & all available updates - See “Appendix A: Line 6 Monkey™” on page A•1.
Setup Details Output Mode - Live Options 1•2 Use the OUTPUT MODE switch on the back of your POD HD device to configure the type of signal fed to your outputs for Live mode (see “Output Mode Options” on page 2•5). Choose the setting that best matches your intended use. • ComboFrt: For connecting into the front input of a typical combo amp (this is the default setting). • ComboAmp: For connecting to the power amp of a combo amp. • StackFrt: For connecting into the front input of a typical amp head.
Setup Details Footswitch Mode 1•3 We’ve offered two types of behaviors for how the MODE footswitch accesses the “Preset,” “Pedal” and “Looper” footswitch modes. (Please also see your POD HD Pilot’s Guide for more about the MODE footswitch.) • Normal: Sets the “Normal” behavior, where each click of the MODE footswitch incrementally selects one of the three modes: Preset Mode (green LED), Pedal Mode (amber LED) and Looper Mode (red LED).
Setup Details Tap Tempo Light 1•4 • TpLite - AlwaysOn: The TAP light on the device will flash constantly, showing the current tempo setting. • TpLite - Flash 8: The TAP light will flash only 8 times, immediately after a new Tempo value is set, and then remain unlit. Firmware Version Your device’s current firmware-flash memory version is displayed here. This is an informational screen only.
Setup Details Factory Restore To restore POD HD to all its original factory settings, first back up any Presets you’d like to keep (“POD HD Edit Software” on page 2•7), then follow these steps: NOTE: This process also performs a Pedal Calibration, and it is necessary that you complete ALL the steps listed here when dong a Factory Restore. However, if you want to perform only a Pedal Calibration, please see “Pedal Calibration” on page 1•4. 1. Begin with POD HD powered off.
Setup Details 1•6 6. Press the pedal firmly all the way forward to click the toe switch and hold this position for a few seconds until you see the next prompt. 7. As instructed, move the pedal to the minimum “heel” position and press the D switch. 8. Move the pedal to the maximum forward position (but do not click the toe switch) and press D. 9. At this point, the pedal is calibrated but not saved. If calibrated correctly, moving the pedal will display values from 0-127 on the LCD screen. 7.
Features & Functionality Features & Functionality It is recommended that you first review the Pilot’s Handbook included with your device for the basics on hardware controls, inputs & outputs. In this chapter, we’ll dive deeper into the major features & functionality offered on POD® HD300 & POD® HD400. 2•1 Tuner Mode The Tuner is available whenever the MODE footswitch is set to “Pedal On/Off” or “Presets” Mode. To enter Tuner mode, press and hold the TAP button.
Features & Functionality Smart FX 2•2 The FX1, FX2 & FX3 knobs are what we refer to as the “Smart FX” controls, in reference to their clever design. Spin one of these 3 knobs to quickly and easily load one of the currently assigned FX Models and useful, pre-configured settings for it. Turning an FX knob all the way counter-clockwise disables the effect. Each Smart FX knob includes 3 “Swoosh” categories, as indicated by the labeling around the knob.
Features & Functionality • Edit the FX Model’s Parameters - Dive deeper and access numerous parameters for any effect model by pushing the PRESETS knob to enter Edit Mode - see “Edit Mode” on page 4•1. 2•3 • To retain your customized FX settings, save your Preset before calling up a new one. Noise Gate POD HD includes two handy tools for reducing unwanted noise: Noise Gate and Noise Reduction. These tools and their settings can be accessed in the Edit Mode options - see “GATE Menu” on page 4•3.
Features & Functionality FX Loop (POD HD400 Only) The FX Loop built into POD HD400 can be controlled with several options, including “Pre” or “Post” positioning and level control. These options are accessed in the Edit Mode - see “FX Loop Menu (POD HD400 Only)” on page 4•5. 2•4 Tap Tempo Tap Tempo is the term we use to refer to the “system” tempo value that is accessed via the TAP footswitch on your POD HD device. Stomp rhythmically on the TAP footswitch to set your Tap Tempo.
Features & Functionality Pedal 2 (POD HD400 Only) Optionally, you can connect an additional Expression Pedal (such as the Line 6 EX-1) to the PEDAL 2 jack on the back of POD HD400. Once connected, the WAH mode is automatically assigned to the on-board Pedal, and the VOL assigned to Pedal 2. You’ll see both the WAH and VOL LEDs lit to indicate this state. Note that you can still assign either the WAH or VOL mode to the Pitch Glide effect, and it will be controlled by the individual, assigned pedal.
Features & Functionality The MASTER VOLUME knob on the back of your device controls the overall level of these outputs. Here are some pointers for the use of the Output Mode options. *Note: The hardware LINE<>AMP switch located between the UNBALANCED OUTPUT jacks allows you to optimize the signal level sent from these sets of outputs.
Features & Functionality POD HD Edit Software Be sure to visit line6.com/software to download Line 6 POD HD300 Edit or POD HD400 Edit - the free patch editor/librarian software for Mac® and Windows® computers.
Working with Presets Working with Presets POD® HD300 & POD® HD400 include the ability to store up to 128 Presets within the device’s internal memory. These Presets are found within the 01A to 32D Bank and Channel locations. In this chapter we’ll cover accessing and saving Presets. For details on editing the many Tone parameters saved within Presets, please refer to “Edit Mode” on page 4•1.
Working with Presets Bank & Channel Footswitches Place the POD HD footswitches into Preset Mode for hands-free Preset selection by pressing the MODE switch until the lower (green) LED is lit (also see “Footswitch Mode” on page 1•3). This configures the 4 footswitches to the right to function as A, B, C & D Channel switches.
Working with Presets For either POD HD300 or HD400, using these Bank switches will “queue” the selected Bank - no new Preset is loaded until you press the desired A, B, C or D Channel switch. Saving Presets To save your current tone as a Preset, press the SAVE button and you’ll see it start flashing red, then use the following functions.
Edit Mode Edit Mode Within this chapter, we’ll cover the Edit Mode within POD® HD400, which provides access to all the editable Tone parameters that are saved within a Preset, as well as several “global” settings and system functions. Accessing Edit Mode To enter Edit Mode, press the PRESETS knob, then use Nav.
Edit Mode SETUP Menu The parameters in this menu allow configuration of your POD HD hardware. Please also see “Setup Details” on page 1•1. The Edit Mode - SETUP menu AMP Menu 4•2 The AMP menu offers several parameters that affect the Amp/Preamp models, as well as the ability to select a different Speaker Cabinet or Mic Model for the current Amp. Please see “AMP Edit Mode” on page 5•2.
Edit Mode REVERB Menu The REVERB menu offers access to all editable parameters for each Reverb model. Use the Model - Select option to choose the desired model, and you’ll then be able to access its individual parameters. Please see “Reverb Models - Reference Table” on page 6•16. The Edit Mode - Reverb menu GATE Menu The GATE menu offers access to all editable parameters for the Noise Reduction and Noise Gate.
Edit Mode Decay Sets the Gate Decay. Higher levels result in a longer transition from non-gated to gated audio. WAH Menu 4•4 The WAH menu offers selection of any Wah model. This setting, as well as the Wah enabled/disabled state and pedal assignment, are stored individually for each Preset.* Please also see “Pedal Control” on page 2•4 and “Wah Models” on page 6•18.
Edit Mode • Pre - Positions the Volume effect before the Amp model (and before all other “Pre” designated FX) within the signal flow. • Post - Positions the Volume effect after the Amp model (and before all other “Post” designated FX) within the signal flow. Minimum & Maximum These two parameters allow you to configure the Volume level for the “heel” and “toe” positions of the Volume pedal, respectively. Adjust these as desired if you want something other than the normal behavior.
Edit Mode Routing Configure the position of the FX Loop Send/Return. • Pre - Positions the FX Loop before the Amp model (and between FX1 and FX2, if these FX are also set “Pre”). • Post - Positions the FX Loop after the Amp model (and between FX1 and FX2, if these FX are also set “Post”) within the signal flow. 4•6 Send & Return Levels Use these options to attenuate the Send level fed into your external FX and the Return level fed from your external FX back into the POD HD400 signal path.
Edit Mode MIDI DUMP This setting configures the specific MIDI SysEx data that is fed to the POD HD MIDI Out port when performing a MIDI Dump. When this MIDI menu is displayed in Edit Mode, the TAP button will initiate the MIDI Dump. Also see “Appendix B: MIDI” on page B•1. • Current - Sends only data for the currently loaded Preset. • All - Sends all data for all 128 Presets.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models Amp, Cab & Mic Models This chapter provides details on selecting & editing the exemplary HD Amp & Preamp Models, all of which have been newly developed by our amazing team of sound engineers for POD® HD devices! Also covered here are details on Speaker Cabs, Mic Models, and putting Amp Models to use.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models Note that some of the classic amplifiers we modeled for POD HD family devices include knobs other than the typical “Treble,” “Bass,” “Mid,” etc. In several cases, we’ve mapped these types of controls to the POD HD Amp Tone knobs to retain the mojo of the original amplifier. Please see “Amp Control Knobs” on page 5•10.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models Amp Model Type As the default setting for all Amp Models, this option is set to “Full” to provide the complete sonic characteristics of the classic amp’s preamp + power amp stages. However, you can alternatively select “Preamp” to obtain just the preamp stage of the amp.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models To follow is a list of all Mic Models. Note that all Guitar Amp’s Cabs offer a selection of 8 Mics, and the 1x15 Flip Top Bass Cab offers its own selection of 8 Mic Models. Mic Model Descriptions Mic Name Based On...
Amp, Cab & Mic Models Presence Just as with the Presence knob found on the front panel of most tube amplifiers, this brightens up your tone at higher settings. Master Volume NOTE: This Master Volume parameter, as well as the following Bias, and Bias Excursion parameters, are functional only when using the “Full” Amp Model versions (see page 5•3). The Sag and Hum parameters are functional for both “Full” and “Preamp” Amp Model versions.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models Bias 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. Bias Excursion 5•6 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.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models Manual Mode As described earlier, selecting a new Amp Model loads the new Amp, along with default settings for each of the Amp Tone knob, Reverb knob and Amp Edit Mode parameters.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models • The FX Only mode is a persistent, “global” setting, therefore, the Amp, Cab & Mic processing remains bypassed when the mode is active, regardless of the Amp Model’s enabled/disabled state saved within any Preset. • Since the FX Only mode bypasses the Amp, this also means the Amp’s tone knobs and Amp Edit Mode parameters are disabled. Therefore, when the Amp is off, a “Bypass Volume” parameter is provided to allow signal level adjustment - see “Bypass Volume” on page 5•6.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models Amp/Preamp Model Class A-15 Class A-30 TB Brit J-45 Bright Brit P-75 Bright Brit J-800 Bomber Uber Treadplate Angel F-Ball POD HD Amp/Preamp Models Based On...
Amp, Cab & Mic Models Amp Control Knobs Some of the classic amps we’ve modeled include special knob controls, therefore, we’ve emulated their behaviors accordingly. These are listed as follows... • Super O (PAWNSHOP Red) - The actual Supro® only has a Drive and a Tone knob, so we’ve fashioned our MID knob to behave as a “Tone,” and invented Bass and Treble controls. • Divide 9/15 (BOUTIQUE Red) - Our Model is based on the EL84 circuit of the Divided By 13 9/15.
Amp, Cab & Mic Models Cab Model 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-30 115 Flip Top None POD HD Cab Models Based On...* Dr.
FX Models FX Models This chapter provides reference tables & parameter details on all POD® HD FX Models, most of which were derived from the exemplary Line 6 M13 Stompbox Modeler! All FX parameters are accessible within Edit Mode - Please see “Edit Mode” on page 4•1. TIP: For more details about the POD HD FX Models, please also check out the POD HD Model Gallery and M13 Advanced Guide documents, available from http://line6.com/ support/manuals/.
FX Models 6•2 FX1 Model Jet Fuzz Sub Octave Fuzz Buzz Saw * Facial Fuzz Jumbo Fuzz Drive Drive Drive Drive Drive Spring ‘63 Spring * Particle Verb * Graphic EQ * Studio EQ * Parametric EQ 4-Band Shift EQ Mid Focus EQ * Slow Filter * Tron Down Tron Up Q Filter Ring Modulator Dimension Frequency Shifter 80Hz LowFreq Lows Low HPFreq Speed Freq Freq Freq Speed Switch 1 - Rotary Drum Speed Rtry Drm W/Hrn * Speed * Available in POD HD400 only.
FX Models FX1 Model Smart Harmony Pitch Glide Attack Synth * Synth String Growler Synth-O-Matic Bass Octaver V Tron Vintage Pre Hard Gate Position Speed Speed Speed Freq Start (Vowel) Phase Open Thresh Parameters PITCH Swoosh Key Scale Heel Pedal Freq Wave Freq Attack Freq Q (Width) Q (Width) Wave Tone Normal End (Vowel) Speed Gain Output Close Thresh Hold Shift Toe Pitch Pitch Pitch Pitch Octave Mode HP Filter Decay Mix Mix Mix Mix Mix Mix Mix LP Filter - * Available in POD HD400 only.
FX Models New FX1 Models (Flash v.2.0) New as of flash version 2.0 are two additional FX - Vintage Pre and Hard Gate. These models are found by entering the Edit Mode, choosing FX1 - Model Select, and scrolling to the end of the list of models. Vintage Pre This Model is a vintage-voiced, tube mic preamp based on* the Requisite® Y7 vintage Tube Mic Preamp, excellent for use with non-guitar input signals, or in conjunction with Bass or Guitar Amps, to provide some nice tube warmth.
FX Models • Hold Time: Configures how long the gate will wait before closing once the input signal level reaches the Close threshold value. • Decay Time: Configures how quickly the gate will close once the threshold level is met. Higher values provide a more natural decay, where short values result in abrupt silencing of the signal.
FX Models Particle Verb (POD HD400 Only) This is a truly unique Reverb effect, so we’ve provided details on its parameters. 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. • Dwell: Essentially a decay parameter, which adjusts the length of time the reverb tail lasts.
FX Models FX1 PITCH Swoosh Models - Parameters Since the Pitch FX are a bit more complex, we’ve provided examples of each Pitch FX Model’s Edit Mode screen and parameter descriptions. Smart Harmony Finally, a Line 6 intelligent harmonizer effect! Select a Scale, Key and Shift value and our DSP algorithms will do the rest, producing a perfect harmony note along with your guitar riffs. The available parameters are: • Key: Select the Key you’ll be playing in.
FX Models Pitch Glide This is the Line 6 Pitch Glide effect, designed to be used with the POD HD Expression Pedal. Set your heel and toe values as desired, then glide between them. • Position: Manually adjusts the pedal position, allowing you to tweak the effect without actual pedal control. • Pedal:* • Choose Wah:Glide to have your pedal’s Wah mode control the Pitch Glide effect. • Choose Vol:Glide to have your pedal’s Vol mode control the Pitch Glide effect.
FX Models Synth String • Speed: Sets the speed of the vibrato-y pulse width modulation. • Frequency: Controls a low pass filter tone control. • Attack: Configures the attack time. • Pitch: Sets the Pitch of the effect over a two octave range. • Mix: Adjusts the balance of “Dry” guitar signal and “Wet” signal. Growler • Speed: Dials in the speed of the vibrato-y pulse width modulation. • Frequency: Controls the center frequency of the filter. • Q: Sets the width of the filter.
FX Models Bass Octaver • Tone: Adjusts the overall tone of the effected signal. • Normal: Controls the level of your original signal (allowing you to balance it with the octave signal). • Octave: Controls the level of the pitch-shifted, octave signal. V-Tron Each time you strike a new note or chord, the vowel sequence will be “spoken.” You can choose whether to go from Start vowel to End vowel only (Up), or have it turn around and come back again (Up/Down).
FX Models FX2 Models - Reference Table Below is a Reference Table listing all parameters for the FX2 set of models, which includes a complete array of Modulation, Filter & Tremolo FX! FX2 Model Analog Chorus Analog Flanger U-Vibe Phaser Dual Phaser Barberpole Phaser Panned Phaser Script Phase Pitch Vibrato Speed Speed Speed Speed Speed Speed Speed Speed Speed Seeker Throbber Spin Cycle Obi-Wah Voice Box Freq Freq Freq Freq Start Vowel Opto - Tremolo Bias Tremolo Pattern Tremolo Panner Speed Speed Spee
FX Models Common FX2 Parameters When you enter Edit Mode for any FX2 model, you’ll see the following common parameters for most (as well as “Model Select” and “Routing,” as described on page 6•3): Tap Control Set this option to Control to have the Modulation speed of your FX2 models follow whatever tempo you “tap” into your POD HD, using the TAP button. Set this parameter to Don’t Ctl and the FX2 models’ Speed parameter can be adjusted to any speed you like, regardless of the current Tap Tempo.
FX Models Depth Adjusts the intensity of the pitch-modulation, wobble or throb, depending on the type of effect. Higher settings yield more dramatic results. Feedback Many Mod & FX offer a Feedback option. This controls the amount of delayed signal that is fed back into the effect. Higher settings can provide more dramatic textures. Mix Sets the balance of the “Dry” and “Wet” signals. At 0% you will hear strictly dry guitar; at 100% you will hear the effected signal only.
FX Models FX3 Models - Reference Table Below is a Reference Table listing all parameters for the FX3 set of models, which includes a includes a collection of our best Delay & Echo models.
FX Models Common FX3 Parameters When you enter Edit Mode for any FX3 model, you’ll see the following common parameters for most (as well as “Model Select” and “Routing,” as described on page 6•3): Tap Control Set to Control to have all FX3 models’ Delay time follow the current Tap Tempo, which you can define by using the TAP button. Or, set to Don’t Ctrl to manually set a Delay Time - See the following section. The TapCtl setting is a “global” parameter and not stored with your Preset.
FX Models Feedback Sets the number of repeats for the Delay/Echo. The higher the setting, the greater number of repeats. Mix Sets the balance of the “Dry” and “Wet” signals. At 0% you will hear strictly dry guitar; at 100% you will hear the delay/echo only. Reverb Models - Reference Table Below is a Reference Table listing all parameters for the spacious Reverb set of models.
FX Models Common Reverb Parameters When you enter Edit Mode for any Reverb model, you’ll see the following common parameters for each (as well as “Model Select” and “Routing,” as described on page 6•3). Pre-Delay Configures the time before the reverb effect is heard. Decay Sets the length of time the reverb effect sustains. Tone 6•17 Adjusts the overall Tone of the wet reverb signal. Higher settings provide a brighter, more reflective reverb quality.
FX Models Wah Models Below is a list of all Wah models included in the Wah set. Choose the desired Wah model from the Edit Mode - Wah:Model Select menu (see page 6•3). There are no additional Edit Mode parameters for the Wahs other than Model Select - Simply use your POD HD on-board pedal to put them to work just like a traditional Wah! Wah Models Vetta Fassel Chrome Weeper Conductor Colorful Throaty * Chrome Custom * * These Wah models are available in POD HD400 only.
Using the Looper Using the Looper The Looper in POD® HD300 & POD® HD400 offers you up to 24 seconds of mono recording time, as well as the ability to record overdubs, play on-demand and more, all via several handy footswitches. Looper Controls When you engage the Looper mode, the four bottom row switches control the Looper, providing hands-free operation of the Looper functions.
Using the Looper Note: When recording in the “POST” mode, it is likely that the Amp & FX modeling will add some substantial gain to your dry signal. If, while you are playing back a “POST” recorded loop, you change the setting to “PRE,” this results in ‘doubling up’ the gain by running the playback through Amp & FX processing again. This is likely to cause the output to become loud and to distort.
USB Audio USB Audio In this chapter, we’ll cover the USB audio capabilities of POD® HD300 & POD® HD400. With the installation of the Line 6 USB audio driver, you can use POD HD as a high quality, 24-bit audio interface for your Mac® or Windows® computer! The Line 6 USB Audio Driver Before connecting your POD HD device to your computer, it is recommended that you download and install the Line 6 POD HD300 Edit or POD HD400 Edit software.
USB Audio Audio Routing When using the POD HD 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 analog outputs.
USB Audio You’ll see the POD HD device and Record Send appear within your audio software Simply select this Send as the input for the track and you’ll be able to record your POD HD signal. The level of the signal fed to the Send (and thus the level received within your recording track) is affected by your POD HD output levels: Amp Model Drive & Volume, FX Model Gain controls, Volume Pedal, etc.
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®) There are two screens available within this window: Driver and Inputs & Recording. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Line 6 Audio-MIDI Settings window, Driver screen 8•4 1 Device Selector: Select your POD HD device here.
USB Audio 5 Run Audio MIDI Setup: Mac® Core Audio interface driver settings are configured in the Mac OS® X Audio MIDI Setup utility. This button launches this utility for you (see “Mac OS® X Audio MIDI Setup Utility” on page 8•6). 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 supports 44.1kHz, 88.2kHz and 96kHz rates by utilizing an internal sample rate converter.
USB Audio Mac OS® X Audio MIDI Setup Utility POD HD 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 tab 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 within this window. B Device List: Select your POD HD300/POD HD400 device in the list here to display its settings within the window. C 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, except where noted. Launch the Line 6 Audio-MIDI Devices from within the Windows® Control Panel. On Windows® systems, POD HD offers both a DirectSound® and ASIO® device driver for maximum compatibility with audio software applications. It is recommended that you use the ASIO® audio driver if your software supports it, since this offers higher performance.
USB Audio 2 1 3 4 5 6 The Line 6 Audio MIDI Devices - Driver tab (Windows® 7 and Vista®) 1 8•10 Device Selector - Select your POD HD device 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.
USB Audio • Driver operating at: Displays the actual Sample Rate & Bit Depth the driver is operating at when in use by an audio application. • Default Sample Rate & Bit Depth: Use this option to set the default sample rate & bit depth that (non-ASIO®) applications will use when using POD HD as the audio interface.
USB Audio You can also click on the Properties button in the Sound dialog to access the default format settings for the POD HD Sample Rate and Bit Depth when used with Windows® multimedia applications. (Note that if you are using an audio application that is set to utilize the ASIO® driver for your Line 6 device, then ASIO® communicates directly with the device, and these “default format” settings do not apply.
USB Audio Line 6 Audio-MIDI Devices - Inputs & Recording tab 7 8 The Line 6 Audio MIDI Devices - Driver tab (Windows® XP shown here, Windows® 7 and Vista® look the same) 7 Record Sends List: Displayed here are the Record Sends for the current Line 6 device available to your audio software. For POD HD300/HD400 you’ll see the stereo “1-2 Main Out” Record Send. 8 Record Send Level: This slider independently controls the level of the POD signal fed to your computer via the Record Send.
Appendix A: Line 6 Monkey Appendix A: Line 6 Monkey™ Line 6 Monkey is the free, intelligent updater software to keep all your Line 6 products, up to date. Line 6 Monkey is installed automatically on your Mac® or Windows® computer along with the POD® HD300/HD400 USB device drivers. If you have not yet installed the USB device drivers, you’ll need to do so now to utilize POD HD with your computer - please see “USB Audio” on page 8•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. Grab Those Updates If you see any items where a newer, updated version is available, then you should click on that item and let the little monkey fellow walk you through the installation steps. This is the easiest way to stay current on the latest Driver, Firmware & Application updates.
Appendix A: Line 6 Monkey As an example, the above screenshot shows Monkey has detected that a newer Firmware Flash Memory version is available for our connected POD HD400. In this scenario, 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 B: MIDI Appendix B: MIDI In this Appendix, we’ll cover the POD® HD300 & POD® HD400 MIDI functionality. Both these POD HD devices include the ability to send and receive MIDI System Exclusive data via the USB connection. MIDI SysEx Functionality POD HD utilizes its USB connection to send or receive MIDI System Exclusive (SysEx) “dumps” of Preset data. This allows you to utilize any 3rd party SysEx application on your Mac® or Windows® computer to capture, backup and restore your device’s Presets.
Appendix B: MIDI MIDI Dump - Backing Up Presets To perform a MIDI Dump, connect POD HD to your computer’s USB port and prepare your MIDI software to receive MIDI data from the device. Enter the Edit Mode on POD HD, and navigate to the MIDI menu. Here you’ll see the following options: B•2 • Current - Sends only data for the currently loaded Preset. • All - Sends all data for all 128 Presets.
Appendix B: MIDI To restore all Presets If your selected SysEx file contains all 128 Presets (i.e.
