System Setup

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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.

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Preset: 

Tempo settings are saved and recalled on a per Preset basis. 

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Global:

 Tempo information stored within any Preset is ignored. When saving a 

Preset while this option is set to “Global,” the current tempo value will be saved 

with the Preset.

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Tempo (Knob 4):

 Enter in a specific “Tap Tempo” for your current Preset (as opposed 

to pressing rhythmically on the 

TAP

 button). This value is saved individually per 

Preset. 

Page 7, Setup: Variax Options

Setup Page 7 - No Variax connected

Setup Page 7 - James Tyler Variax connected

As illustrated above, Setup page 7 will display additional, model-specific options when a 

Variax instrument is connected to the POD HD Pro 

VARIAX

 (VDI) input. The specific 

Variax family and firmware version are displayed at the top right of the screen when the 

Variax is connected. Available options and behaviors displayed will differ depending on 

the Variax type and model you have connected, as described in the following sections. 

With any Variax connected to the VDI input, the Knob 1 option functionality is as follows. 

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Variax Control (Knob 1):

 Choose whether you want to assign all your Variax settings 

on this Setup pg 7 screen on a per Preset basis or Globally.*

•  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 preset. You’ll see additional options in the screen when you have a Variax 

connected and choose “Preset.”