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simulator amp and speakers with some effects.

UTILIZATION

not easy to fiddle these pimples, often it is necessary to touch both, why the software is much more convenient. And also there is a wah effect on software that sounds good.
I selected some presets in the "song" and I stay dessus.On quickly found her a very suitable choice there.
Sounds to quickly capture all the buzz of the house, or is it my electric installation feared.

SOUND QUALITY

I like the simulation of Fender matter of taste. sound "Marshall plexi" is pretty dull, muffled, as far as the "JCM" is screaming. But hey if we could afford the original one would not be there.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year, with headphones. Satisfied with the sound and quality very usable presets unlike other multi effects.

This is the miniature version of what put Line 6 on the map: The Pod. There are two versions of the Pocket Pod. One with a screen and one without. I am reviewing the Pocket Pod with the screen. I don't see how I could use this device without the screen.

I was looking for a nice headphone amp to use when I couldn't make noise. I wanted something that did not suck. I ended up buying this off of Craigslist for $40.

I really like some of the sounds. Some are terrible, but hey, different strokes for different folks. There are some very usable, inspiring tones. I would even consider recording with this device to get some layered guitar tones or effects in a pinch.

I like that there is a 1/8' input for my MP3 player. It makes learning songs really simple.

I really like the tap-tempo effects. I'm not very technical, nor did I have a manual, so being able to figure this device out on my own was a big plus. I did upgrade the firmware which was a pain, but I did not notice any changes whatsoever.

I don't like that the power jack is cheap. The device will shut down, then I need to unplug my guitar and replug it into the input jack, since the input jack powers the device

Besides the power jack this unit is built tough. I have dropped at as well have let it get rattled around in a book bag. Just the doggone power jack. That is the only thing holding me back from using this live.

A great headphone amp. Not built to handle abuse or be used live. Definitely some inspiring guitar tones that make you want to play.

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I have since the beginning, and spent the first 5 days he took the dust bin.
When the lighter is a circus to access the last sounds we played, no.
Not intuitive, and with all the presets are lost.
However, the buttons used to change the important parameters of a sudden one, and the settings are appropriate. It was after this gate is, when to save the sound to a logical location.
The USB port does not transmit sound, why I have a Digitech RP150 (in both directions, stereo siouplait).
A lot of amp models, effects are from the spider, and they do not break anything but the delay / reverb in the headphones is great.

UTILIZATION

Useful manual to decipher the intricacies of the parameters and the overall configuration.
The display allows you to baptize his own presets, this is good practice when you have 4 guitars and / or are not used often bean.
But good for the locations they could not be easier, pan 4 points lower.

SOUND QUALITY

Well, let's face it, playing with headphones is not bad at all. My korg ampworks flies significantly higher in all areas but there are more good then ...
Plugged into the effects loop return of a guitar amp is not bad but my micro spider is much better in this case. Pocket POD is pretty confused, suffocated, not know why since it's the same basic sounds that microspider.
So given their similar price, better to take the mic, better and more useful. I went from one to another, and sold on pp.

OVERALL OPINION

A funny moment, the presets sound all the same artists, finally what is a pod.
Useful headphones, batteries based Rapidos: transformer required (purchased separately, it comes with microspider is still a point).
But no more.
The delirium of the 360 ​​factory sounds and so is saluable artist, perhaps it will make a difference since in general there are two sounds and basta (and often a single equalizer) on our amps and there is not enough.
Modern times, far too much is not enough ...
Good news, Pocket POD Express is there, it is a version of ultrasimplifiée Pocketpod, ended the nightmare of programming. And it will not sound worse. If I speak ...

We're going to play the lazy: https://fr.line6.com/pocketpod/amps.html

Frankly nothing wrong, there are plenty of things in a very small bote, perfect to hang in empty compartment of your guitar tui. C'tait also the objective of this purchase.

My only complaint: no sound transfer via USB.

UTILIZATION

L is a gte.

Premire dception: once a guitar jack, a headphone jack and USB port required (see next paragraph), the Pocket Pod rear breaks! Practice to see the notch and turn the knobs ...

But the major weakness of the Pocket Pod is that it is absolutely without inrglable editor, Vyzex. Not only the buttons are not practical, but all possibilities are not acessible rglages directly from the machine! It is therefore essential to connect the Pocket Pod on a computer to its presets, and let the buttons after the end of the rglage Systm of cost.

SOUND QUALITY

Given its size and its price is not bad.

Front face of a Black Box Reloaded M-Audio, I would say the high gain gnral simus are better on the Pocket Pod (from the Pod 2, so I do not compare it, it roughly the same thing), but I leave the advantage of light and effects the Black Box.

I often use a combo of 60 Power Engine Tech 21, removing the speaker simulation, the sound of the Pocket Pod win really "life," compensates ct "flat numrique" Pod used in the group condition.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it only rarely trs in dplacement, holidays, etc..

The big plus? Its well Taile sr! And battery operation, the son down!
Much less? Inrglable without Vyzex

I tried some prs everything is done in terms of modlisation, only one of me that is the Korg Pandora screed, the competitor at least in terms of size of the Pocket Pod.

The report qualitprix is ​​good.

Repeat this choice ... It will test the Pandora before, this time!

Well it's a small POD! On the menu, a beautiful range of hand-picked amps modeled, and a tube preamp (modeled, huh? "We agree ...) and Fuzz. All the standard effects for guitar are combined.
Question connectors: one input and one output guitar amp out, a power supply ', an input and an output line level (for connecting a music player and a headphone out), in short, the base and a USB port as a bonus, we will return .

UTILIZATION

The configuration of the equipment is very simple and in the worst case, the manual is very clear and quite fun to read (the writing is rather relaxed, but detailed), so we do not lose much time to make adjustments and achieve the desired sound.
The real power comes over all settings through the computer via USB and all parameters are clearly visible at the same time and of course save on the POD as the computer.

SOUND QUALITY

Come on, attacking the first sore subject: modeling. They are far from being unpleasant, sure, but they are also a bit steep, sometimes very little music. But do not spoil: for this price is very correct and properly mixed some well-played guitar can even be quite convincing, but can expect nothing more.
Second big problem with this Pocket POD in terms of sound: he snores! On stage (although I would not recommend strongly enough to use it on stage ...) it can pass, the hum can drown in the noise of the cheering crowd, and studio use ... well ... the noise gate has a job. In this connection, the embedded noise gate is not too bad, but is far from perfect.
More seriously, the problem is that the hum strike use of POD in the element that is supposed to suit him, namely the handheld gaming at home or with headphones on. The output Line out is actually quite bad and the background noise is downright unpleasant. The Amp output is much better out there and I prefer to use this output to record (it is obviously necessary that the recorder has an entry level guitar, which is so rare) because the SNR is much acceptable.

For the rest, it should anyway not expect much more for something of this price, such a wealth of amp and effect is already significant work for his ideas.

OVERALL OPINION

I'm using it for two short months now. I bought it originally because I live abroad for a while and deprived of my amp and much of the rest of my mess I wanted to continue to scrape and work. I have not tried many other models, multi-effects at Zoom was one of the only alternatives I've found for that price, but the small size of POD has allowed me to settle quickly question.

Most of the POD, apart from its size (which I think is responsible for some problems of shielding is ...), it's very complete and sufficient unto itself (amps, effects, tuner, tap tempo function etc ...) and it is very easy to use. Minimum, and this may seem to be only a detail, it's very limited use the USB port, it serves only editing effects, can not be used as an interface (personally I m 'bump into a lot, but it's completely stupid ...) and it does not provide power to the POD and energy it takes to go through (!!!) batteries or AC power.

So we're in the presence of a good honest, but must be regarded as a work tool or a travel companion, I would not recommend its use in terms of studio or stage. I use it because I have no choice, and I'm happy enough for now, the price / quality ratio is very good, music everything is paid for a hundred dollars it is difficult to have something much better.

I probably would do that choice under conditions similar to those that are mine for now, otherwise, quite frankly never!

I will not be given a description of the effects, they are available on the Line6 site and the previous opinion.
for short, is a small amp simulator which take in the pocket.
it works a battery, autonomy is not extraordinary, but I come with rechargeable batteries to play 2:30-3am continuously.
side connector was guitar input, headphone output amplifier, which came to a sound source like a walkman (lets you play over a song) and a power outlet.
book with an interview, and without transformer. This last point is really too bad.

UTILIZATION

This pod can be set in 2 ways, either directly or through the pod pc.
directly on the pod is a bit acrobatic, some settings are not accessible combination of button. The slide is not a super ergonomic, it was soon doing a touch of something else in wanting to go after her.

the setting on your PC using the software download. it's not too bad. Safeguarding its not very intuitive, we can easily lose the settings in court on a false manipulation.

In use, the pod turns galley "live", I used headphones for pure play the guitar work, or when I travel (it keeps me from lugging the amp). In these conditions I agree though.

SOUND QUALITY

For the price of the beast, the sound is more than correct, there is a default, including noise (breath / crackling) on some simulation of gain, but hey, it's that a small bean.
Another black spot (it does not bother me more than that because I served as a "booster amp) simulations one can sanitizes the nature of the guitars, the" small "guitar is a little boost, then that bill than his guitar a bit distorted.

Overall it sounds correct for the use to which I intended.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3 years now working primarily as a tool, do not expect to make its main "amp".
Once the settings (through the editing software) use as amply extra and not bad, especially compared to its price (new € ~ 70)

at the base I moved to this solution to play / work without making too much noise, I had a big amp licks the house and apartment is average. more I will not go through this election, and point me toward more small amp or a good quality sound card for PC, but the cost is much higher.

Originally written by benbao on Audiofanzine French.

I won't describe the effects provided: you'll find them on the Line6 website.
In short, it's a pocket amp simulator.
Works with batteries. The battery life is not very long: with rechargeable batteries, I can play nearly three hours.
Connections: guitar input, phones out, amp out, line input to play along with a recorded song, PSU connector.
Sold with a small manual but no PSU. It's a pity!


UTILIZATION

You can do your settings either directly on the unit or via a PC.
Directly on the unit it's a bit difficult because some parameters require key combinations. Browsing within the presets is not very practical: in some cases, you'll press a key by mistake when you want to select another preset.

For PC editing you'll have to download the software. Storing presets is not very intuitive: you can lose your settings by mistake pretty easily.

I use it with headphones when I play guitar at home or when I'm on the road (I don't have to carry my guitar amp with me). It's ok for these applications.


SOUND QUALITY

Considering the price, the sound is rather good. However, I found some weak points, like noise with high-gain simulations.
Another con: the simulations don't fully reproduce the sound character of the guitar you play.

Altogether, the sound is ok for me.


OVERALL OPINION

I've been using it for three years as a practice tool. Don't expect to be able to use it as your main amp.
Once you made your settings (with the software), it's ok as an additional amp, especially considering the price.

I bought it to play/practice without making too much noise since my big amp is not ideal to play at home. I wouldn't buy it again if I had more money. I would choose a quality compact combo or a good sound card, but it would be more expensive.