Line 6 Announces POD HD v2.6 Firmware Update

Best-Selling Line 6 POD HD Multi-Effects Get Even More Powerful with v.2.6 Firmware

Latest firmware meets key customer requests by providing access to new amp and effects models, and adding global EQ

ANAHEIM, Calif.—January 22, 2015—Line 6, Inc. (NAMM room 212A) today announced the upcoming release of POD® HD v2.6 firmware, a free update that fulfills key customer requests and makes POD HD multi-effects more powerful than ever before. V2.6 firmware enables POD HD customers to expand their sonic palette with greatsounding new amp and effects models (sold separately), and also adds global EQ.

“This update demonstrates our commitment to thebest-selling POD HD product line,” said Marcus Ryle, Chief Strategy Officer at Line 6. “POD HD500X and POD HD Pro X are the most powerful guitar processors in their class, and now with POD HD v2.6 guitarists can access an even wider palette of tones.”

Guitarists can expand their collection of amps and effects by purchasing three new model packs. The Metal Model Pack ($49) gives guitarists powerful models based on* modern heavy-gain amps like the Peavey® 5150 and a remastered JCM800. The Vintage Model Pack ($49) features models based on* classics like the Vox® AC30 Fawn and the Orange® OR80. The Bass Model Pack ($29) gives users much more flexibility when recording bass, and includes models based on* an Ampeg® SVT and a GK Gallien-Krueger® 800RB.

Customers can also purchase the Fully Loaded Bundle ($99), which includes all three model packs at a great price.

POD HD v.2.6 firmware will be available in the first quarter of 2015 for POD HD500, HD500X, POD HD, POD HD Pro, and POD HD Pro X, and can be downloaded via the Line 6 Intelligent Updater software. Learn more about POD HD at http://line6.com/pod-firmware-update/.