All user reviews of 4/5 for the Line 6 POD X3 Live

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Editable Mac / Pc I'm on mac Snow Lopard and no worries after installing the drivers available on the Line 6 website.

USE

The manual is well, it is not a Chinese head case (Lol)

As for the edition with the GearBox software is simple but live on the same x3 it's not too complicated but I did the same to open the manual to see how I had to do !!!



SOUND QUALITY

While the sound quality !!!

When I bought the beast, rentr'm home and I direct branch marshall all my lights and I say !!! IEA horror impossible to have a proper sound and m Correct me is worse than a prciser !!! I wish I did not have my head amp to send / Fx so I branch directly into the entrance e guitar so the big disappointment !!!

So I say bah it's simple, I will do as my Vox THE I'll bipasser the amp simulation and must operate nickel Ben ??? re vamp the sound is still as horrible as per simulation dales Ts, Disto, Fuzz ... it's really foutage of mouth because really sounds Synthetic and compared to LE Vox there's no pictures on this plan is clearly ahead Vox Line 6 !!!

I tell myself what do I do now ??? Well I'll sell it and stay with my Vox !!! Anyway I'm going even try on my sound card which is a 800 !!! RME Firface and then I plug I notice that it sounds great dj mieux.Mais not really convinced !!! I do some research on the net (Youtube) and I came across a guy who explains some configuration and my link via its Site or its covenants available for both Xt, X3 live, but also for the Boss Gt 10 !!!

I go to his site and therefore tlcharge the folder for the X3 live and I say hat the beast rings and'm in heaven !!! Well it is about that in terms of taste it will certainly change some parameters but it is frankly a great base for what create his own sound.

For the one has intresse I put the site link.
http://www.glenndelaune.com/Patch_download_page/PatchDownloadArea.htm

My ratings will be only 7 because of a head without send / Fx ben x3 is the big poop !!!

As of 7/7/2010:

I remade a test on my Marshall I've realized that putting all the knob to 12 h 00 except volume and working only with those of the Line 6 ben medium to obtain some thing not bad, but hey I am only at the beginning of my research.

But in terms of OD simus, distos, Fuzz ... well I stay on my position is really the big anything !!!!!

NOTICE GLOBAL

7 for the reason you know.

What are the effects or types of effects available?
==> Almost everything is available except the Whammy ...

Are they edited? Via a Mac / PC editor?
==> Yes via GearBox editor

What is the connection?
==> Anything that can exist, MIDI, Jack, XLR, ... etc ...

UTILIZATION

The general configuration is it simple?
Editing sounds and effects is it easy?
==> Do not lie through the pedal, it's not easy (no worse) ...
The ideal is to configure via the editor

The manual is clear and sufficient?
==> It is fairly complete, and especially consider printing the gallery templates to make the connection between the actual hardware and labels not always clear ...

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?
==> As a general rule, the sounds are quite realistic, provided you know how to configure them. After a while we come to apprehend them, but the possibilities are so numerous, it takes many lifetimes to exploit ...
Purists crying foul against these multi-effects swearing only by their tube amp, but hey, when you have a limited budget, this is the best solution. In addition we must admit that on stage with a drummer, the simulation of Marshall largely filled his role ...

Which instruments do you use?
==> Squier Classic Vibe Telecaster
==> Lower active Cort GB34A
The two are still connected (on guitar and bass guitar input on the Aux input)
I have not tried for singing but it should not take long ...

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
==> Almost two years ... and intensively ...

Have you tried many other models before buying it?
==> Not really because at the time I began the electric guitar and Guitar Rig apart I do not have another gear ... As I did not want to invest in an amp and pedals and I did not want Mom upset when I play at night, pedal became naturally the solution ...

How would you rate the quality / price?
==> Very good for the price I bought it, I would not have been able to buy an amp ... and as I am Pro-Fender, as saying that I would not have even been able to buy a button volume ...

With experience, you do again this choice?
==> Without hesitation, yes ...

The POD X3 is an amp sim/multi-effects pedal from Line 6. It uses all digital signal processing. Getting started is as easy as plugging in your guitar and headphones, then stepping on the foot-switches to jump between presets. The software application for the POD X3 has always given me problems. I think there are some 'bugs' in the way it downloads the presents to the foot pedal. Normally, I recommend using a software editor with a GUI. However, with the problems, I find it easier just to tweak the knobs on the pedal whenever I want to make changes.

UTILIZATION

There is a learning curve when starting out with the POD X3. There are tons and tons of options to edit the internal processing like: amp EQ, speaker models, microphones, effects pedals, parallel signal chains, etc. This requires scrolling through a lot of menus when looking at the screen on the pedal. It can take a while to figure out how to get to the right place to edit what you want. After you figure this out, this pedal is capable of a ridiculous amount of different sounds.

SOUND QUALITY

Amp simulation isn't perfect. The Line 6 X3 sounds convincing, especially if it is in the context of a full band. Still, it only gets the guitar player most of the way to the experience of playing through a real amp. To me, the best use of these kinds of effects pedals is in the studio to experiment with a ton of different sounds without having to completely change your setup. If you play live in a cover band, it might be useful to be able to switch between a lot of different sounds as well.

OVERALL OPINION

Although Line 6 has released a new line of PODs (the HD series), the POD X3 still has some useful aspects. I really the Matchless, Orange, Budda, etc. amp sims in the X3, but they are missing in the HD series. Hopefully, Line 6 updates the firmware of the HD series in the future with more amp models. Until then, the X3 has the most number of different amp simulations, well over +100. This alone should attract the true tweakheads.

not try on electric guitar.

but voice and acoustic

there is little to be less choice for acoustic
looking good but there is so little happiness that we paufine settings
I plug in my mixing table bose bose l1 tonemacht and direct model 1

phew I believe it.

I wanted clapton acoustic sound I found.
we say that the sound on the cold zt x3 live but I found nothing

therefore can be ca depent on what you plug your guitar and?

otherwise very happy and just after 3 days utilisation.donc can certainly
do better and paufiner time.

UTILIZATION

simple enough but I prefer going by the software to parameterize the gearbox pedal.
not even look at the manual.

SOUND QUALITY

yes I find quite nice

I'm not a pro but I'm not deaf

and as we know each seeks his own sound.

So for me may be not perfect but for the price this is stunning.

was good preset and effect settings for voice and guitar

some amps will vraimment well on vocals? bizare but it is good that we are trying new sound.

for me the quality of my bose l1 and quite impressive.

may not be perfect for the purist

but enough to make a high-pretation

of game.c is my opinion.

OVERALL OPINION

I regret my purchase
enough means to buy the pod hd 500 unless line 6 me the offre.lol

I use the last three days, but acts as a real 5/7 hours and dejas satisfied.
ca rest of the simulation but must admit that it can work even when
corectement a low coup.si I could buy all the stuff that you can do with this pedal ca would have a big budget and space.

in any case it does well for me in acoustic and voice even if I do not enormously choice.

so I guess not even for electric.

I'll aillor in achetrer one for laughs.

you can buy one occasion it is well above all the pedals that I "ve been trying to walk right between 80 and 200 euros.et that n is not the peculiarity of presented several pedals, effect, amp, compressor .. ...
at the same time.


in fact I do not work for line 6

but I say bravo and thank you.

What are the effects or types of effects available? almost infinite since you can load compléens (on payment) on the line 6 site

What technology is used? (Analog, digital, lamp ...) Are they editable? yes
Via an editor Mac / PC? yes via the small module gear box
What is the connection? jack or XLR outputs, usb, to pedal, ... everything is very comprehensive
Audio / MIDI) Is it a rack or rack-mount model? not

UTILIZATION

config is interesting: I bought occas allow me to play the sounds I had on line 6
However programming via the single pedal is not easy: it is better to go through the computer by usb and save its settings (much simpler)

of Camaguey this pedal is the opportunity of a given sound to add or remove the effects one by one with the switcch feet (which is not always the case)

SOUND QUALITY

I love the sounds made by line 6 ...
However, they can be a little cold in some ... it says line 6 is best known for his simuls amps that are effective

OVERALL OPINION

I personally use the pod for our live concerts and répets plugged directly into the mixer
I had a concern recently dysfunction footswitch whawha apparently I'm not the only
it seems there was a concern that side and you have to reprogram the card line 6 frankly did not help to solve this problem
this is my disappointment
by it against rugged hardware CNCU OPUR be carted
a case, however, does not hurt

J bought the x3 live before my season baloche to replace my old defective line 6 .. very disappointed in all .. even if he is switched on and off for practice effects accumulated in the program .. I find the sounds saturated too cold (a digital background) even if you get even in qd in "doing" okay .. a pair of missing a lamp preamp c j is clear ... I also resort to my old SansAmp distos to play in series the effects "standard" line of 6 .. I think I'll sell it to return to its classic analog style pedal vox mesa or out and my old boss SE70 for delay, chorus, equalo, gate ect .... .. d especially as the pod distos online in a sound that's been disappointing too "bee" that recalls the bloody roland gp 8 of the epoch (90 years I think) .. and then did not the air reliability of extra puique j have already broken the inter Inrush that the wha wha (also not top of the wha wha) jy have not yet tapped a blow ranger short .. .. .. disappointed by x3 can be I have the enough potash to make it sound better .. must say that playing with another scratch my amp possesses a brunette with a high-end isp .. viel me c is a light amplifier and an ibanez midrange .. then c is not the pod overtaking the differance of "size" thank you .. its a good Zique ciaoo

UTILIZATION

A

SOUND QUALITY

A

OVERALL OPINION

A

78 guitar amp with 24 cabinet simulation!
28 bass amp with 22 cabinet simulation too!
98 stombox and studio effects! and 6 preamp vintage and modern!
Obviously it's digital, but all we saw for the price it's the possibility There's huge!
Opportunity to play with two completely different tone and is the best!
The best is the preset There's that and can download via the site of line 6!

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use a piece of cake!
The manual is very clear he explains everything in detail and there's even a tutorial ^ ^
Editing sounds there's nothing more simple it really is on top!
We have millions of possible sound with this processor is its modeling and that is great!

SOUND QUALITY

Ah, so here we are,

I use it with a neutral amp, a keyboard amp is great! it's a Roland KC 350 and I recommend anyone who has a pure spineless pod x3

- Effects such as chorus, phaser, flanger, delay, reverb are just huge! and hyper realistic for such distortion and other effects,
The noise gate is super efficient it really surprised me!
A slight disappointment on the side of wah wah and the whammy effect, I think it's a weak point of the POD X3 live ..

The compressor (which also makes booster) is great! same with the equalizer set is known as one would ...


- The simulation of guitar amplifier and cabinet are really quite good and quite realistic,
I play mainly metal and the best simulation for me I think it is: Line 6 Insane, CJM Marshall, Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, Engl Fireball, and other high gain amp that I do not remember the name. .
Firm level is pretty cool and it will be the difference between each.

- The simulation of bass amp and cabinet are not bad but lacks a bit of momentum and heat I think ..
This prevents the simulation ampeg, fender, mesa boogie or 400 + is sublime!
When we increase the drive limits it seems that the sound comes from a tube amp but without the power ..

OVERALL OPINION

In short, I hear people say that the sound is digital, too synthetic ..
Soon to be widely supported but it is!
It is on that if you really want a marshall sound, a mesa or an ampeg it is better to buy one .. But imagine how much it would cost if we buy all our favorite amp of this POD, counting all the effects that a loved one is in my opinion almost all close to 100 000 euro and still ^ ^

I use it for a year now, what I like is the possiblilité + we have a single pedal and the millions of possibilities, I also like being able to download more presets on the site Line 6!

Great value for money!

I recommend the POD X3 for those who do not know yet afford a big amp or effects ..
POD X3 me to a bunch of ignorant thing sounds great and now I know how to find my way!

I would do so this choice for the guitar!

As for the cons I would not be low as + to go to Tech 21 SansAmp because there the sound is realistic that + it is identical (but of course it's another budget ^ ^)

What are the effects, or types of effects available?

You name it, the X3 Live has it. From reverbs to chorus to flange and even tremelos, the Pod X3 live is a shmorgasboard of effects.

What technology is used? (analog, digital, tube...)

This board is all digital but don't let that deter you from at least trying it out. The sounds are pretty good for what they're modelled after.

Can they be edited? through a Mac/PC editor utility program?

Editing can be done through your PC with the free Line 6 monkey software as well as Gear Box. It takes a little time to get used to using it this way if you've never done any kind of editing on the PC before but once you get a handle on things, it's a piece of cake (assuming you are comfortable on a computer in the first place!)

What connection types are there? (Audio/MIDI)

Here is what you get:
-1/4-inch Instrument Input (w/ Normal/Pad switch)
-XLR Microphone Input (w/ Trim Adjust)
-USB 2.0 for computer recording
-S/PDIF Stereo Digital Audio output
-Stereo 1/4-inch Line outputs (with Amp/Line Pad switch)
-Stereo XLR Balanced Line outputs
-1/4-inch stereo effect loop
-Variax Digital Connector
-1/4-inch Expression Pedal input
-Midi In & Out/Thru
-1/4-inch stereo headphones out
-Pedal 2 input for optional second Expression Pedal Controller
-1/8-inch Stereo (CD/MP3) Jam Along input

Is it rackable?

Being that it's a floorboard, no it is not rackable.

UTILIZATION

Is the sound or effects editing easy?

I find the editing to be super simple but I've had a lot of experience with Line 6 products and know my way around them. For new customers, it may take a couple of weeks to get used to.

Is the manual clear and sufficient?...

I've always found the Line 6 manuals to be lacking. I generally get my answers at the Line 6 forums or other guitar related board forums online like Rig Talk.

Is the general configuration/setup simple?
Yes, the setup and configuration is laid out for you nicely until you want to get into deeper sound editing. That's when it may get a little tricky if you're not familiar with the menus.

SOUND QUALITY

With what instruments do you use them?

I've only used a strat and a Line 6 Variax guitar with this. The Variax was basically built to be used with the pod series and can provide a wide array of usable tones. I'd recommend that setup for guitarists in cover bands that need a different sound for every song.

Which are your favorites and/or the ones you hate?

The cleans are generally good...some some nice and fat while others were a little thin. The mid gain tones were just ok...nothing beats a tube amp in that regard. The high gain tones, if dialed in right, can be good. There's always going to be that artificial sound that sits on top of the tone that is caused by a digital device. If you can live with that, then you should be happy.


Is the sound of your instruments or your microphones faithfully reproduced? Is the pre-amp transparent or does it color the sound?

I've tried other guitars with this board but each guitar pretty much sounded the same through it. You can hear subtle differences but the audience is not going to pick up on it or care. The Variax can sound like a ton of different guitars. Whether or not you think they sound authentic is up to your ears.



OVERALL OPINION

What thing do you like most/least about it?

The best part of Line 6 gear is the way it makes your gigs and recordings so much easier. Want a simple live setup? Bring the X3 Live, your guitar and some cables to a gig, connect to the PA, get sound in your monitor or in-ears and you're good to go. No lugging around a bunch of gear. For recording, just plug in, get your sound and go.

Did you try many other models before getting this one?

I've used the other XT Live in the past. The X3 sounds about 75% better and has many more options.


What is your opinion about the value for the price?

The product is priced correctly in my opinion. You get an awful lot for the $300 or so you can buy these for. As I said earlier, this is a great solution for a top 40 cover band guitarist.

Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice?...

I would probably upgrade to the newer Line 6 Pod HD500 series if I was looking to buy again as it's had a major overhaul. If that wasn't available, I would buy this again if I needed it.

Precision and quality of the sound?

Sound quality is as good as your ears can judge. Don't let others tell you otherwise. If you like it, then use it. It provides a good reproduction of some pretty famous amps and effects.

The specifications of this pedal are:

* 78 & 24 Amps Guitar Cabinets
* 28 & 22 Amps Bass Cabinets
* 98 effects pedals & Studios (Distortion, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Reverb ...)
* 6 mic preamp models (voice, guitar & Acoustic Bass)
* Modeling AIR II cabinet / microphone with adjustable placement
* 2 channel amp / effects with both independent tone
* 9 effects with both Pre & Post use chain
* Wah / Volume / Expression
* Tap tempo
* 1 stereo programmable effects loop
* Preset = 128 x 2
* Chromatic Tuner with Mute & Bypass
* Converter 24-bit - 32-bit Processing
* USB 2.0, S-PDIF I / O 1 / 4 "I / O XLR I / O MIDI VARIAX

And this must be added the control software "GEARBOX" free PC via USB. This gives access to all functions of the pedal more friendly because everything done through a GUI editable.

UTILIZATION

Overall, the setup is very intuitive when the programming is live on the pedals. But the best is with the GUI GEARBOX on Mac or Windows PC ...

With regard to textbooks, Line6 is for me a reference in the genre, they are clear, concise, well documented and all downloadable via the manufacturer's website.

SOUND QUALITY

This pedal is that all-digital ... and he gives his best in configuration "Home Studio" or use "Console" because usually the amps simulations especially resent speaker, thus the only really usable in this case will be that of the effects unless your amp is a real wheelbarrow?!?

It is the best to my ear and I've tried a lot of cranks (ToneLab LE and other Zoom G9.2tt) supposedly miraculous with lamps which are used as decoration! He crushes the competition at any point of view! Both in the quality of the sounds of the wealth of different effects used and their configurations. And the big plus is the Dual Sound System for mixing two simulations at the same time! And here I can say we get the big sound ... Imagine a mixture between an amp type "Marshall" and "Mesa Boogie")
Also note the loop mono / stereo that puts at the heart of your favorite materials.

Of course, one can oppose the Roll Royce of simulations like the famous "AX-Fx" home "FRACTAL" which I admit is more realistic ... but the price is almost three times more and it is not pedal format: it is well known, has for its money but the "X3 Live" has not for me to blush because it is affordable and sound more honest.
If we stay in this price range its direct competitor in sound is the "DIGITECH RP1000" which, for a pedal last generation, has a very small segment red LED display?!? Currently there dreaming ...
His competitor at the interface is "BOSS GT-10" but for me it is simply not realistic and it really disappointed me!

Finally the comparisons, I'd be off topic with the "TC ELECTRONIC G-SYSTEM '. We must realize that this pedal is one of the older generation, expensive (in fact unjustified given the age of its technology) and especially it is so transparent that it will not help your sound because it does has no character, it is not done here (NB: Use only if you have great stuff) and also to configure it is a true gas plant and that without PC! And there is not even a single distortion, or a single simulation for 1500 €, unbelievable, no?? In short, the legend, but its price is too digital and I do not understand why this thing is still selling?? Except for his imposing frame (perhaps too) from a tank with 4 loops ...

Remaining objective, the only criticism is for me the following:
* Too simulation of all kinds, in the end one wonders what to use some effects and bring nothing more than another
* Second is the dynamic sound distortion for me with a problem directly attributable to digital: we made a note and holding ends up falling rapidly while, paradoxically, it has a sound that hard at all?? Crunch by the cons are very realistic
* Better off with his amp simulations
* I had trouble getting clear sounds

In summary, for the Home Studio "or directly connected to a" Console ", the simulation is still generally very successful and the effects are in good order. One button near the sound of tubes for less than 500 € and trafficker were finally approaching the desired sounds of our favorite guitarists. In my opinion, the next generation of simulation will be a stunning realism ...

OVERALL OPINION

2 months get me enough to go around and Line6 is in this price range simply the best person for the most realistic and least expensive to the sight of the possibilities of its product. It is primarily a real solution "Home Studio" cheap and very effective and very good effect pedal for amp, no need to spend more!

on the other hand, rant on the part plexiglass ... I managed to scratch it with kitchen paper and household product?!? And it is unassailable ... So only use a cloth super sweet!
To the left is the black brushed aluminum top quality and the buttons are not as "cheap" as some claim.

I do not do it again this election, besides, I've sold, because the digital simulation while missing "for me" yet mature, there are some effects that I regret.
I remain still very optimistic for the future where I think we'll see less and less difference with the sound "LAMP" generation after generation and for a ridiculous price.

To be continued ...

WELL


UTILIZATION

EASY TO USE

SOUND QUALITY

FOR CAB C MARSHALL NOT TOO CA SIMUL BOGNER FOR THE BEST HE LACK OF PCO FENDER AMP IN PARTICULAR

OVERALL OPINION

I have a POD X3 LIVE FROM 1-2 YEARS NOW, I BOUGHT HER OUT TO THE PUB, I DO NOT REGRET IS WITHOUT DOUBT ONE OF THE BEST SELECTION - PRICE IN THIS CATEGORY, THE LEAST? DIGITAL SIDE OF COURSE, STILL ON TOO ON ELECTRONIC SOUNDS, THEN IN STUDIO LIVE ON STAGE IN SIMUL IS NOTHING TO SAY THE BEST! LEAST A LOT OF PROBLEM TO FIND THE SOUND OF THAT SIMUL plug into an amp (CARRA ILL), A FORGET, OR JUST WHEN USING SIMULATIONS OF PEDAL SMALL PROBLEM ON THE EFFECTS OF TYPE PEDAL WAH WAH, C 'ENOUGH IS SCREAMING ON ITS TOO WATCH IN HIGH FREQUENCY THAT MAY SOON BE HURT EARS ....... MAY BE THE NEXT LINE 6 WITH A SYSTEM WHICH WILL BE BEST SIGNING OF LIGHTS ..... SEE .......

Multi-purpose simulator and amplifiers, microphones and Hps.
The X3 Live is all digital. It is controllable via the Line 6 software on Mac and PC. No software or drivers to Linux. Damage.
Connectors ultra-complete. One of the strengths of the Pod.

UTILIZATION

Operation is intuitive enough, you quickly understand the operation.
Editing effects is extensive, many settings available. Too much perhaps?


SOUND QUALITY

I prefer to use the Pod amp simulator that simple multi-effect. some amp simulations are very successful. Again, lots of models available. Be careful though, some amps and cab 'is slightly disappointing but when you see the amount of modeling is almost anecdotal.
Some effects (Stomp particular) are difficult to use with a guitar. I think all of synth effects, etc. ... type ringmod Quite difficult to settle and the result is somewhat curious.
Honours for dual-tone function, which allows two independent signals simultaneously.

OVERALL OPINION

It has been two years since I use it. He stays at home now because I'm on a config 'all-tube (dual cab and orange terror PP212), which does not accommodate multi-effects. I returned to a more raw, more vintage, with two / three analog effects and nothing else.
The problem with this product is that it is almost too complete: A feeling of vertigo when you see the multitude of settings and parameters available to the user. So, be a good preset can take a really long time.
The X3 Live is still a great product, but rather directed to computer music, or tinker with sounds at home. I recommend to use 100% live.
Is what I'll buy this product? Yes and no! Once it has found its own sound, I prefer a good vintage tube amp with minimal effects analog. Now I really appreciate the shape of riffs and new sounds with both the Pod is complete. So, perhaps a bit expensive for a toy at home.

Basically ... Digital multi-effects, with customizable presets via the computer or directly from the pedal. An effects loop, headphone jack 3.5, and even a jack 2.5 for plugging his MP3 player. (The iPhone with all the applications you can have it, you can swing a backtrack, the metronome ...)

I bought it after my XT loose after 5 years of loyal service. Finding myself without cushy stuff to play with me (A Engl Invader 100W is not friends with your neighbors) I bought it, transferred packs effects from the pod XT and since it's party.

As usual with Line6 a plethora of effects to combine them BUT do not think you'll be able to use the effects loop with Dualtone! That is my big disappointment. -1

UTILIZATION

For a regular pod ... the time you arrive in front of the brick and play, you put less time to set your alarm clock. Nothing to say.

For the uninitiated, is preparing a manual coffee comes out, installs and you read it. Clearly, in French and quickly read!

I do not edit the effects on the pod itself, must bow down, turn the knobs as if it was a safe lock, etc. ... On the computer, should launch Line 6 Monkey and after a quick update, everything is edited with the mouse sitting comfortably.

The colon is that the black knobs are sensitive. Since I use the isp decimator G-string connected with the method of 4 Plugs (5 meter 4x ...) sometimes there is one who goes there or not and we must change everything! : /

The second is the expression pedal griiiince that after a few months. Not at all nice if you play without a headphone but fiddling with the key built in the X3 to adjust the pedal is manageable!

Obviously the construction is not made for the first buffalo that wants to come ride it! It remains for computer music and is NOT a surfboard.

SOUND QUALITY

We arrive at the weak point of line6 ... But at the same time, we do not take the X3 if we look for the absolute sound quality.

When I started using POD 7 years ago, it sounded like a siren song, any agreement sounded like a philharmonic orchestra in your headphones ... I became disenchanted with much time and we even talking about when you go to an amp all lamps! But what art it is handy when one wants to play at 00 in an apartment!

I use a Schecter c7 hellraiser and the G-string ISP decimator.

For comparison, the decimator is a true surgical chopper that cuts here and there or be held out of the noise gate x3 can not we play dice ankle in full. That's my advice for this reason we take one!

The effects are too numerous and we have a little time is short side explorer returned, we will spend a whole day to try them all, combine them in pre or post, etc..

The effects are generally good for the digital reverb but I find "empty", it makes no such feeling of space. The time there was something for everyone with or without phaser, chorus, etc..

The amp models are pretty good for numerical modeling ... must be realistic, it will never be worth more than the amp itself but for the home is the pod X3 live or to the larger budget, engl amp rack.


OVERALL OPINION

Very good investment for an average budget, I use it for almost 2 years, ideal for FET, with the experience maybe I waited a bit and I bought the fx-axis ultra-home fractal but there is already high quality and a cost much higher!

I have not noticed the product compared to what could be done in the industry, but in terms of price and over a range of medium quality good show.

For more information, or test, I live in Geneva and Lausanne, let me know!

I'm not going to list all the effects of all the amp models arranged nor any of the connectors is on the Line6 site.

Everything is editable with the GearBox software (PC / Mac) computer with a USB connection. We can also do it directly on the Pod, but it's a bit longer and not as convenient ...
Connected to a PC, it also serves as a sound card reading and writing.

This is obviously pedal format. The number of presets available is mind-blowing.

UTILIZATION

Usage is fairly simple, everything is very clear. You just spend a lot of time, or really have a clear idea of what we seek. The manual explains everything very well.

SOUND QUALITY

I use it with electric guitar and bass.

The effects are really real, not always very suitable for bass, but very satisfying. The amp simulations are sometimes impressive, often very successful! Do not expect to get sound Mesa Boogie or Marshall THE sound, but you'll actually apporcher!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 4 months and I am very satisfied. He completed the required tasks, I was already well serviced live, and I used mostly in home studio. Very full it still offers a sound solution.
In short, the price of opportunity ', in my opinion an excellent tool!

I run sound from gear box on my PC and it's the top!
in the chain have visual access to all parameters, what comfort!
effects are numerous and diverse and globally .... okay.
the pedal squeaks a bit on the pedal but it is "the road".
So it's digital .... it requires work on the set.
connection to the plethora of basic guitar.



UTILIZATION

Fairly complex configuration from the display pédalier.Par cons, from gearbox no souci.En clear, must be programmed at home will only make adjustments in rehearsal or on stage .
Manual: I initially read me and I plunged back from time to time.
Editing sounds: gearbox, gearbox, gearbox!!

SOUND QUALITY

1) effects: you know how the guitarists, real-candy breaks, but anyway there are enough to survive comfortably
2) cbs stratocaster 1975, pod x 3, a Rocktron intellipitch and 2 amplified speakers yamaha stagepass 300 (kit commando that fits in the back and two hands ").
Tip: above all do not plug into an amp, it means nothing unless you can Sqeeze the preamp and keep only the power stage.
3) I hate synths and pitch which are not stable at all, the whammy: bof!.

OVERALL OPINION

1) 1 year
2) I had an XT before and I also tried the vox
3) the versatility and support Line 6
4) value: what else do you want for 3500 bales
5) I tried the HD, I keep my x 3 Live!

While there is little prs any effects that are of the greatest amp simulation of the most famous pedals.
The pedal is programmable via the PC (it even simpler to do for that matter). It's not a pedal rack. It's all digital

UTILIZATION

The manual is complete as it's been a whole book ..... I never read when even if it is to see what the different simulations it offers. The config is not simple or complicated, the PC edition via video is simple and friendly.

SOUND QUALITY

Effects are not bad at all. Well I'll be honnte I prfere a good amp with good pedal lights. But frankly, the pod is not ridiculous, it's very good in sound. Moreover, it is also a sound card (audio interfase) and it works very well indeed for the home studio is small cot

OVERALL OPINION

It makes perfect 3years that I, I went home studio and the record is very good. I played in a group with AC and the fact as well. It is certain that AC will never be worth a great brand amp and pedals good, but let GPs for the price of pod x3live can just get a good distortion pedal and a reverb in quality store. The price is very actractif because you can do a gig without an amplifier, a mixing desk enough, you can play with headphones, connect the speakers above PC or connected to an amp and whenever there are sounds correct.
Good product I do not regret much