All user reviews for the Line 6 POD X3 Live

- What are the effects or types of effects available?
- What technology is used? (Analog, digital, tube ...)
- Are they edited? Via an editor Mac / PC?
- What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
- Is this a rack or rack-mount model?

All that already seen

UTILIZATION

- The general configuration is it simple?
Yes

- Publishing of sound effects or is it easy?
Yes

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
A little fuzzy at the table of contents

SOUND QUALITY

- Effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?
Yes, we must seek and adapt to the system ... sound system and return

- Which instruments do you use?
Lag Arkane

- Which ones you prefer, you hate?
All are effective to deal quiet

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
28/09/08

- What is so special that you like most and least?
Plus, the reality of simus amp .... to € 500!!

- Have you tried many other models before buying it?
A lot, for 30 years I have seen happen and I worked 10 years in a music store

- How would you rate the quality / price?
Top

- With experience, you do again this choice? ...
Yes
To advise any guitarist playing on good sound system and proficient with a neutral amp back to get the max of simus.

I just want to "dfendre" this little device is a marvel.

Sr Although it is not perfect, is a fragile, a little too plastic.
You have to spend a few hours before to understand how the various menus, with the tool GEARBOX everything is much more user friendly.
But once you have downloaded the sounds on offer by Line 6 and above those t crs by talented users. It sounds, it sounds of thunder. Acoustics, clear, delay in chorus, saturation, everything is possible with this machine!
And you can put two on. A good little machine sounds!

ps: if you sent by mail, make good transportation, it does not support "any" shock.
GEORGE.

UTILIZATION

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SOUND QUALITY

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OVERALL OPINION

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All dj t said before ... so we will get into the heart of the matter ...

UTILIZATION

Gnrale configuration is simple when you have a can used line6 effects but the manual as it is sufficiently clear dpatouille trs quickly with bte! and then just type pod x3 live on you tube for the tutorial on rglages.

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are effective trs condition like all multi effect too and have put in the right channel guitar amp effect ... I explain I plugged my pod on a Line6 amp thinking have the solution and the big disappointment ... I am all to my dealer and he told me prfr found the amp that goes best with the device: The Fender HOT ROD DELUXE Bluesman and it's a slap LA enhanced and trs Submitted!!
I do not put 10 because of the fact that it takes a vritable amp that really speaks pod

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a month and so I advise everyone to use it well if ...

What are the effects or types of effects available choice is huge
What technology is used? (Analog, numrique, lamp ...) Numrique
Are ditables? Via an editor Mac / PC? Yes
What is the connection? (Audio / MIDIY has everything! Xlr, 6.35 jack, USB etc ... everything!
Is this a rack or rack MODEL? Pdalier

UTILIZATION

Configuration gnrale Is it easy? It can Faie ring without a manual but it is really useful
The edition of sound effects or is it easy? Yes

SOUND QUALITY

The modlisations amp are top.

Which instruments do you use?
Ibanez prestige

What are those you prfrez, you dtest? Trs beautiful clean sounds, heavy metal distos; trs bonneset especially the dual tone doubling the sound of the guitar ... !!!!!
To my knowledge only the Rocktron Prophesy raprochant done better by more than one amp lamps (that is a prampli lamps)
The headphones seem of lesser quality than the pod pro

OVERALL OPINION

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What is the particular feature you like best and least? Like all guitarists, I think c + simple, better c!
Have you tried many other models before acqurir? Everything! except pramplis and engl amps
How do you report qualitprix? 100 euros cheaper it would be cool
Exprience with, you will do again this choice? ... Yes, unless I find clear and sounds like distos emerging clean and tidy at the same headset

All adj t said above. personally, I do not care whether this effect is the same one he is supposed mulate: as long as it is effective and musical, no problemo. For me, the pod is good that level.
For shipping via PC stealthily. However, as sound card niet: music from the computer + = dcrchage my bass after 3 seconds! But it does not matter, it does not serve me to this: I have the tone port UX2 makes them trs well!

01/2010: Well I'd like to finally enjoy the X3 sound card with POD Farm plug-in. Contavt from Line 6 that I had to review rpond with my dealer if the warranty still works. I contacted by mail Thomann dbrouiller is going to have it removed by UPS and rpar. (You can use the tone port UX2 as sound card and dongle in the pod to take advantage of all the simulation at the same time)

UTILIZATION

The manual is clear, you just take the time to read it (just) to win (much) time.

SOUND QUALITY

I am a bassist. I use it sparingly so the effects from a six-string player. on the other hand I enjoy a lot with the amp simulation. Ralistes or not the simulation? Nothing beat: each has its spcificits, his music and allow me to have sound Different. Double tone function is valid for a: an amp with a clear bass you kicking the boy and another with a disto mchante good example and a serious attack!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 4 months now. Not much with (4) with a lot of cons in rps heavy rock (with double bass drum and two atele a bcheron grateux pissed one with jcm 900). Eeeeeh bin it is not Czech! I connected to my amp: a power amp feeding a 2 fois130w 2fois 10pouces of 175W and 1 after 15 inches of 400W and the sound is good! He took the place of my pramp Peavey T-Max: more possibilities. It is worth may not be the sound of an Ampeg SVT atel August 1 times 10 inches, but for the price ...

And two more months and it's getting better. We just pay for a new sound and I hte try it!

For the description says it all t ... dja
If in doubt go to the website of Line 6 ...
There's simple to do everything for ...

UTILIZATION

Configuration gnrale Is it easy?
In beginners we say "no god ... I understand it," but after an hour, is relatively simple, we can all rgler with only 6 buttons ...
For the manual, I dropped in 10 minutes, I want to play and not play me ... A visit in case of "how it's done dja?", It is relatively simple to check ...
For the edition of the sound, I personally think it's simple, we chose the effect dose for the settings on a rponse in real time, the backup, if a please ...
APRS can enter the complex, with all custom settings that are available in bbte style "microphone is what used to resume the simulation of HP", "how far from the HP", "what kind of pice, "" guitar ", etc. ... If we do not want to take the head you plug the guitar into the input and you can play, has done well ... trs
The majority of my patches is an amp, and that's it ... a hair on rverb cleans the delay for solos and it's part ...
When you stick a gambling effect was drooling a little, but I see no utility and is not a G major 3000E ...

SOUND QUALITY

Then I'm sick when I read the criticism of the sound, the guys who play the "Yeah this amp is poorly multiple pedals such a peak in the high when in real mdium not. etc ... .. "to believe these guys usually play on all 70 amp and some Mulsant and we have time to do comparisons with each of the critters or overlay (yes you can play with two amps at the same time on the x3 in Stereo or set) ...
When you're a "purist" on achte not a pod, must be dumb to believe that not even for 500 Euros you end up with all the greatest amp in the world ....
Ct must be its most talked about grain, ALL amps and pedals are used, there's thousands of possible combinations, not being able to get something that's really ill will if its not like a glue there a equalizer a comp. or chorus, there's always a way to get drinking stuff ...
For the effect is same, it is on the 3 / 4 that have a more restricted, but the "main" style chorus, flanger, delay etc. .. Are of good quality for the PRICE of the vehicle ...
I glue my personal custom Fender Aerodyne, or one of my other guitars in EMG, or a frying pan, I can always go for something good, to look for is a qute the sound ...
PS: I also like those who say that the sound is "dirty" to me it's more an APRS ear problem "grimey" as his, or level of play, a jc 120 mul same dirty? ...

OVERALL OPINION

Simply put I jou on the biggest amps, Marshall through Fender, Roland and Msa ... Sound after 20 years of scratch I know thank you ... The POD has grain approaches and textures of his approach, but it was not a Roadking for 500 Euros, a gentlemen must understand ...
If it is achte knowingly, there's an infinite, and must spend time to find the combinations that we like, APRS has frankly the fact ...
I also use it for convenience, I was tired of lugging my head with my cabinet with my hush with my things with my distos with my midi ... pdalier
My other had a scratch mga rack (Triax, mesa two / ninety, boss gt pro), Well I did not act piti noise, even in direct console or return amplifier, Not to mention the weight ...... The loose for him because ...
Same effect in pdalier or I just had (korg, bos gt10, Digitech, Rocktron etc ...), this one is one I have made concessions prfre I admit, but is not that bad ...
So for 500, there's everything you can imagine it, with a good record gnrale, sure I would do this purchase ...
There's good DMOS on youtube made by individuals when indcisions ...

Ps: I have not spoken patches bass and vocals, they are also not bad ...
Ps 2: I do not bump Line 6, but some critics bother me, the guy slamming 500th and says APRS only critic in "no" or "dirty" is that the guy when he bought or he must be silent pt buy ears or fingers to try the gear BEFORE ...

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.

- Effects available: Full Crank, amp simulations, and other traditional effects a little more original ... You probably already know all this, there is the complete list of simulations on the Line6 site.

It&#39;s all digital, eh, and it goes up to 96kHz / 24bit S / PDIF.

And so, there&#39;s a BIG mass simulations and effects, but in practice, we realize that, at the amp simulations, in the end everything sounds, not the same, but not very far either and similarly in use it will say "normal", we will use probably not the plethora of effects.

Everything can be edited easily with Gearbox on the PC, save its presets, etc.. and also use POD Farm to use the sounds of POD in his favorite VST host. That said, we must love the sound of the POD for that = p

- Connectivity: very complete, and finally to the fact that I use, ie home studio and concerts.
There&#39;s MIDI (and since an update, all parameters are editable via MIDI!), S / PDIF out very well to register for instrument inputs (finally a guitar, and one in but personally I do not feel significant difference), a microphone input (moderately usable because of gain control ... which is rather faulty), a Variax input, effects loop, output jack is going to be a guitar amp to a mixer and XLR outputs that they are really made to go to the mixer ...
So what level of connectivity y &#39;get by!

UTILIZATION

Using my faith in a few moments we can use features "basic" edition kind of effects, all that, and then deepening the beast, one can mount pretty cool routing capabilities;
Personally, when I use it to record, I plug my guitar to the pod, the output S / PDIF pod on my sound card, and I record in "dry", after I do what I want with the sound; at the same time I listen to what I play with an output jack plugged into my POD amp;

Live is a bit different, I use almost all functions of the POD I think = p (except that which is yet his fame, the amp simulations!)
So, I have a guitar that fits into the Aux input, an entry in Guitar one plays with samples with my band so there &#39;s a sequence (Ableton Live) that runs on the PC I plugged the PC POD MIDI program change and programmed in Ableton Live so I do not have to change the presets and I can concentrate on the game! It is extremely convenient.
I have two in the POD amp simulations, one that goes into my amp to the left and one right (I play in stereo) and I just change the guitar from time to time!

Y &#39;after a huge amount of other routings that could invent ...

SOUND QUALITY

Ah, the rub here a bit.
I say no, when I had my only experience with a "real" amp was a Line 6 Spider II, so inevitably I was delighted, amazed, and so on. Now I have changed a little, and as many effects like delay, and simulations of distortion pedals are pretty convincing, as the amp simulations, when there&#39;s a little gain, a kind of fizz so acute frequency varies depending on the model of amp and speaker chosen; again, the dynamic part very quickly, and when using the POD in normal use (by plugging into a PA system), it is muddy and the sound tends to drown completely in the mix. The clean sounds, and light crunch kind class A tube amp pushed to the max are much more convincing that said (and I mean basically metal-boy!).
But if you have nothing else like material and it is to the metal, frankly, that&#39;s fine, but it is far from sound "pro".

Cons by using only the simulation of distortion pedal on my 100w all-tube (made by my dad!) Oulah it sounds! Whether with the Screamer or the Metal Zone, there&#39;s the very heavy! But you can not use the other effects such as "Stomp."

Also, big disappointment: the Bender, and all effects which act on the signal frequency. Truly shameful! Once we play two notes (and sometimes only one!) From the sound completely peanut, sometimes he can not hang the frequency and it&#39;s been mounted in the high incoherent ...
Line6 algorithms are completely overwhelmed by the competition at this level

OVERALL OPINION

Me being used quite extensively for 2 years and a half, I think what I said reflects fairly well the state of my mind! I tried just about all the possibilities it offered, and I must say that if tomorrow I were offered an Axe-FX in place, I say no! Before the purchase, I tried a BOSS but I was even less convinced ... Not talking about Digitech ... I think in its price range, it is very good!

Otherwise, very simply, I would say if you do not need routing capabilities "special" that you only play with one or two types of sounds, it is better to add € 100 and take 3 / 4 excellent pedals, but if you&#39;re the type to mess a lot to do experiments, without being too cruel on the sound quality .. is a very good value for money!

HOWEVER, I thought I heard recently that the L6 was removed from sale, and in fact I no longer see it for sale anywhere on the net! So perhaps a new version is it prepared? To see!

And so, with experience, I would do this election? ... My faith, it depends, if I had money I could do better but for less than 500 € ...

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&#39;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&#39;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&#39;d be off topic with the "TC ELECTRONIC G-SYSTEM &#39;. 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&#39;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&#39;ll see less and less difference with the sound "LAMP" generation after generation and for a ridiculous price.

To be continued ...

* What are the effects, types of effects available?
78 guitar amp simulations
24 guitar speaker simulation
98 effect
28 bass amp simulations
22 simulations for bass cabinets
6 vocal preamp simulations

* What technology is used?
Digital

* Are they editable? Via a publisher Mac / PC?
Editable Mac and PC

* What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
Almost all the connections needed. No phantom power for XLR ...

* Is this a rack or rack-mount model?
Pedalboard

UTILIZATION

* The general configuration is simple?
It takes some time to fully master this pedal seen the number of possible settings but after a while we quickly found the sound that suits us.

* Editing of sounds and effects is easy?
The editing and sound effects is very intuitive. Moreover, if in doubt about a setting, the manual explains its usefulness.

* The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
The manual is very clear and sufficient. All necessary information is contained and we also have a tutorial to learn how to master the editing sounds.


SOUND QUALITY

* Effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?
The sounds are clearly effective. The presence of dual tone gives more possibilities in creating sound. Regarding the realism of the simulation it is therefore the quality is not the same. However I was not trying to imitate a particular amp I was looking to create my sound. What I did.

* Which instruments do you use?
I use an Ibanez RG321 with EMG 81/89 +, a 5 string bass Epiphone Embassy, ​​a Sennheiser E816. I also tried with a Musicman Mystic Dream 7 strings and Ibanez RG 1527 Prestige, all on an amp Peavey ValveKing 212

* Which ones do you prefer, you hate?
The sound of my RG321 (although low-end guitar) with the alliance EMG 81/89 + Pod + VK212 is simply monstrous! I recorded some tracks with the pedal plugged directly into the computer via USB and the final quality is terrible!
For less, I would say the quality of some effects that are not terrible, especially on the wah wah ...


OVERALL OPINION

* For how long have you been using it?
I use it for almost a year

* What thing do you like most/least about it?
The feature I like most: the dual tone that allows a huge diversity. We can combine two tones with their own characteristics! Furthermore, we can chain up to 11 effects on each tone. It can also lead tones on different amps and speakers. We can connect two instruments together with their own (guitar / mic / bass). Anything is possible. Over the USB interface is very useful
The feature I like least: The sound presets that are not up to what we can do with POD

* Did you try many other models before getting this one?
I tried a few models below the latter including a Korg AX3000G ME50.On BOSS and BOSS GT10 advised me that I was not at all convinced.

* What is your opinion about the value for the price?
The price / quality ratio is excellent although the pedal is not really affordable ...

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

Then, the program was, 78 amp models, 24 cabinet models guitars, 4 models of microphones for guitars speakers, 28 bass amp models, 22 bass cabinet models, 4 mic models for bass cabs , 6 preamp models and 96 effects models.
only here!
it is not a model rack, it is a guitar pedal, period.
the technology used is digital;
to connect the pedal to the amp, the audio is to connect to the computer, the USB and there is the possibility of a connection noon;

UTILIZATION

I can say that the general configuration is not complicated; LCD screen where one has information on the sound that we play with on the side buttons to scroll through the settings and record them (type amp, speaker cabinets, pedals that we use), 8 knobs with drive, bass, middle, treble and other ..., 12 stompswitchs settings for the call, and a pedal on the metal right pedal which volume and wah.
The manual is very thick but easily affordable when you spend some time understanding!
for editing sounds, it is easy to follow tutorials to help you deal more confidently grip the pedals.

SOUND QUALITY

effects are very effective (especially repeat group!) and very realistic, even the most wacky! ah! ah!
I use this pedal with my guitar.
after 2 weeks of use, I find that most of the settings are good and realistic.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been two weeks that I have and I have not tried other models before buying.
I like its lightness, its appearance chrome and black polished metal foot pedal modulation, ease of use when we look a little on the pound and we follow the tutorials, sounds right, precise and take full extent even in rehearsal with a drummer logger can be connected to the computer to compose, the possibility of stereo, the possibility of resuming the settings TonePort and transpose them on the pedals and many more ...
the negative and it is plastic!
the price / quality ratio is the height of the product; sound performance for musicians who know what they want.
with experience, I will redeem perhaps not without having first tried the TC Electronic G-System! (But that costs too expensive for what it is!)

on 09/10/10, I sold my pod after finding certainnes things, in fact, I thought it was a sound without relief too "smooth", the amp simulations were too typed in my taste it lacked some pedals ...
so I found the taste and the desire to buy good old analog pedals for me be a pedal-board worthy of that name, I started by connecting a fuzz belcat during my rehearsals and the result was more than flagrant; finally I hear the blows of the pick, imperfections that I love and I finally have a warmth that I like!
Of course, there are still advantages to having the pod line6, we do not need to carry 100kgs of various effects pedals to go again, it has a compact format involving tens of amps, pedals and speaker of legend, but what you gain somewhere, you lose it elsewhere for you to choose what suits you ....

Many effects ... editable via pc or mac ... Digital technology ... connectivity of all kinds ...
but needless to repeat here, the characteristics are very well detailed on the site builder at this address https://fr.line6.com/podx3live/specs.html


UTILIZATION

The config is fairly intuitive, especially if one has already given in other multi effects. Anyway, a little dive in the manual will be beneficial because it is fairly well designed and tutorial propels us directly into the editing and creation of "Preset".
The manual is quite clear, but we can supplement learning through many tutorials and other tips found on the Net!
From the X3 Live, editing sounds is relatively easy, but there will be more time and flexibility in using the USB connection and software "GearBox" provided. (But happiness)

SOUND QUALITY

Yes, the effects are realistic ... and given the many, many possibilities, should take the time to create his "sound".
The ideal is to plug into a power amp or a PA or amplified over loudspeakers to stay "neutral" because if we chose to play on guitar amp, it is advisable to use the connection in insert effects (or son method 4)

I try as a first step, create / adjust my sound through headphones.
Then repeat / on stage, I mainly use an Ibanez RG420EG on my X3 Live, which is connected (left / right) to a stereo power amp (neutral) Hughes and Kettner CF 200, itself connected in output left / right speakers Marshall 2 (in fact, a baffle cut in 2)

OVERALL OPINION

I have the Line 6 POD X3 Live "since only 3 weeks my choice was made by viewing demos and videos on the net but also by consulting the manual before buying it. (Initially, they were 4: Zoom, Boss, Digitech, and Line 6)
The peculiarity of this vehicle is definitely "The Dual Tone", a Wonder!
And finally, you can edit its sounds, or download others from his computer ... it's really great!
a Value for money very convenient.
I would do this choice without a doubt ...

Modeling Effects Pedal Multi controllable by computer .... OK .. computer music
Connectors ... Complete USB / XLR jqck Variax .... ..

UTILIZATION

Simple and easy thanks to the Monkey software. edition by the software easy enough .... but complicated gearbox compared to guitar RIG4


SOUND QUALITY

The effects are effective if properly adjusted ... but the simulations
Which instruments do you use?
Vigier Excalibur Amp Kustom Lag the beast hybrid.

Which ones do you prefer, you hate?

I like the simulation of marshall variac and black Panel 2
by the simulation debender cons ..... not glop ....



OVERALL OPINION

For how long have you been using it?
Sold since 2009 ..
Did you try many other models before getting this one?

POD XT, Zoom, ... ToneLab ....
What thing do you like most/least about it?
The honeycomb, which is present even in the clear .....

What is your opinion about the value for the price? At a little expensive
Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? Yes and No because the simulations are quite good after long leveling ..... it is not used on stage ... but still effective computer music

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 .......