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Almost too much to handle!
I've been playing for almost 9 years, and NEVER have I been so impressed with a piece of gear.
Some notes on this little bad boy:
BE PATIENT!!! This thing takes some getting used to...so enjoy exploring it's endless possibilities.
READ THE MANUAL!!! Cover to cover...it will help keep you from tearing your own head off and give you the ultimate understanding of what you're dealing with.
Get ALL of the software online before you start tweaking on the unit itself...the Gearbox software is AMAZING!
BUY THE EXPANSION PACKS!
It's WELL worth it, TRUST ME! (I only bought the Metal one, but that's all I needed.)
And finally...LEARN TO USE IT! Take the time to explore each amp, and how to shape your tone from beginning to end on it. If you dedicate some time to this thing, it will DEFINATELY pay off!
The day after I bought this, I literally threw my Spider II 210 back in the car and traded it for a mixer and some monitors...I will never own another combo amp again. Using this device through a mixer gives you better tonal control and response than any amp ever could. I have been able to replicate ALL of my favorite tones so far, without headache and heartbreak. The POD, in my opinion, is best for those who record, and run directly into a PA during live performance.
My only gripe about this miracle is that the footswitch was not included. That being said....it's perfect.
***A note to the bad reviews on here....I have read them all, and it seems to me that these people either didn't know how in depth you can go to get your tone or they didn't bother to play with it long enough to find out. I am a tone FREAK!!! And I assure you, with some tweaking, you can mimic ANY tone with this device...PERIOD!
Reviewed by ToneJunki3 on 11/7/2006 who plays Metal, Experimental, Industrial, Country, etc..
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Want The Tone Of The God's And More?!?!
Okay, when I first tried this out, I was amazed at how many options are in that little POD. The Possilities are endless! We will first start with distortion: I think all of the distortion/overdrive is very very real sounding. I ran it through my 2 guitars: a 1964 Gibson S-G orginal, and a 2000 Paul Reed Smith Custom 24. And then I ran it IN FRONT of a Fender Super Reverb. That amp is really clean! So, the best thing you can do get the full potential of the PODxt is to use a really clean amp like the Fender Super Reverb. Out of all the distortion I really prefer the Dumble super overdrive special amp model. I personally have used the Dumble Super Overdrive Amp and the POD model has the exact sound! Now the effects: the effects are extremely clear and crisp sounding! The chorus goes from a lite smooth sound to a dreamy deep sound when picking or struming. The Phaser has all the options for any tempo or beat. now, The Delay is very very good. Any type of delay is possible. If you like the Doobie Brothers China Grove sound, or the Pink Flyod sound, it is ALL there. And the good about these effects is they are EASY to program and use. So, when you are in the middle of a live gig, and you want to change to a different effect, you don't look like an idiot adjusting it in the middle of a song or SOLO for that matter! I have not listed all of the effects but you get the idea. Okay,
when you hook it up LIVE for example depending if you use an amp and if you want the amp to act as a monitor you will want to use the line out feature on the back of the amp. If you want to use the amp but do not want to use the speaker, you can bypass the speaker using the PRE AMP OUT feature if you have it. You might get a little feedback when using both the amp and the PODxt. So the best thing I have found on the market for noise reduction is the ROCKTRON HUSH pedal. Unlike other noise gates that chop off the end of the note, the HUSH pedal actually adds to you sustain and quiets BOTH the amp and PODxt. Make sure you run the HUSH pedal THROUGH the amp, NOT IN FRONT! Well, the last thing I will say is that I have been playing music for a long time now. I used to get frustrated with trying to find my exact tone or trying to get the right set up. BUT I finally found the right thing!!
Reviewed by PRSdude24 on 10/17/2006 who plays Rock, Gothic Rock, Alternative, Jazz, Classic Rock.
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Line 6 did guitarists right !!!
Thank you Line 6 for the new Line 6 PODXT Amp Modeler with Effects. Finally a solution that works for recording direct, no more getting evicted from your apartment because you needed to record a high gain amplifier.This wouldn't mean squat if the product wasn't convincing at the end product, the tone.finally real tone recordable anywhere,anytime.I still record guitar amps but now I can crank out real amp tones right into my laptop to log ideas when they happen.Most my podxt tracks end up being kept because they usally end up sounding great, no need to retake.Last thing, its updatable for free, what a deal!!!
Reviewed by CDOG on 10/10/2006 who plays All.
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Out Standing Floor POD
I had no efects pedals, for this last minuite gig I just received, but the place I was playing at, let me borrow this.
It sounded great throught my 70's Reissue Fender Stratocaster, and it was pretty good through my backup guitar, Gibson Les Paul Studio.
I had a great gig, and I could'nt be more pleased with it!!!
But I noticed that the tuner was inaccurate, so I would recommend this, with a Fender Pedal Tuner.
Reviewed by TheTenacious on 8/15/2007 who plays Alternative, Punk, Alternative Metal.
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Tone Machine
If your reading the reviews you are probably wondering just does the POD line sound like the real thing. Yes and No. With the right setup this thing completely nails the tone of the amps its emuluting. The best way to use it for performing live is to run direct into the sound board. Setup this way with a good sound system and the tone will blow you away. For recording the tone the even better!(note PODs have been used like this for quite some time now). The "No" side is if you run this in front of a guitar amp, the amp itself colors the sound too much and throws everything off. While useable this way it just doesn't live up to the hype. If you need to hear more than then sound board monitor mix purchase a powered monitor and split the signal out of the Pod.
Couple other Cool things with this unit is the online stuff. Get the goodies from line 6 site, they are very useful. The visual tools help not having to look at the PODs screen for setups, plus you can save off amps/effects setups and migrate back and forth between PC or MAC and the unit. The free tones setups on line really help with figuing out [insert fav guitarist here] sound setup. Learned a lot about using effects and amps just studing how others have minicked [fav guitarist] tone. You may also learn that you may like different amps/effects etc... than you thought. You hear lots of reviews of how this or that amp is best for [x] tone. The only way to know is play one, which not all of use have the avaialbity to do. This unit gives you that avaialbity. This unit can be used with guitar ports online lessons, of course there is suscription fee but at least no need to purchase the guitar port if you are interested in that item as well. Don't forget the expandibity, you can purchase more amps/effects models than what shipps with the unit.
Lastly if you are the "nothing will ever replace a tube" type. Why would you even consider a POD or any other digital device? Get that tube and be happy.
Tone is 80% in the hands and heart, 20% the gear. This elimates the 20%, the rest is up to you.
Reviewed by D. Nobles on 4/23/2009 who plays Blues, Metal, Country.
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