All user reviews for the Line 6 POD XT Live

As my prdcesseur, I will not no longer on the dtail CHARACTERISTICS of which are well on the site Submitted by Line6 and others later.
Résumé to the POD XT Live is a "modlisateur" by which technologies numriques tries to restore the sound of any conventional analog configuration.
It's also a USB sound card plugs into a PC ... With my setup (centrino 1.3 GHz, 512 MB RAM, I play with 8 ms latency without any problem !!!).
It is more than just a modlisateur amp since many effects (stomp boxes, modulation, delay, reverb, etc.). Modliss are also. The ide of POD is really modliser a string of analog processing with the possibility of routing classical normment of paramtres adjustable as a string of analog processing permitted. The amount of diponibles MODELS opens up possibilities for coupling and large paramtrage trs. Obviously it is a quality but sometimes with so many possibilities we are left for hours to do only the rglage!
J'dite my Line6 Edit the sound that fills much of its editor rle o)
For me, the only thing I blame my POD:
- No Whammy
- A single Wha
I have not Tlcharger packs (the classic and the metal, because the original FX is included ...) but I find the amount of amps modliss trs sufficient to cover a wide varieties of trs styles and sounds.

UTILIZATION

Gnrale ultra-simple setup, either the POD or the PC is intuitive trs.
For cons, I think for someone who has exprience in no small effects, sound mixing and that the amount of paramtres dconcertante must be a little ... Each element of the chain is important in the final processing of sound. If you start misusing the machine (the very 1st thing to do is select the proper output configuration: combo / table / power amp) is the cat, sometimes with some comments o logieux little ...
For anyone who knows nothing, reading the manual is necessary. It looks good writing and clear, even if I did not read the dtail.

SOUND QUALITY

Obviously I have not used all the amps, speakers and pedals modliss by the POD, or never even taken the test of its output by an amplifier 57 or SM by Neumann, but can boast of having done? So it's hard to say trs if available modlisations really ralistes compared to the originals.
Sr what is, is that a sound, the sound is warm, enjoyable, to respect the style of the guitar is versatile and settings. To register, IDAL is: it plugs into the USB port, and hop ... 'Record' and it is in the bote! It's not gnial? No latency, no noise ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 10 days.
I love my POD XT Live, it has everything I was looking for: modlisateur, sound card, pdalier.
It lacks the whammy. Considering the price of this machine, we normment what to do.
Given its simplicity of use is a rgal to fawn sounds and register.
For me, qualitprix excellent when compared to its potential from an investment that REPRESENTATIVES config all analog.
Compared its competitors (Digitech GNX4/GNX3, Tonelab SE, GT8) Obviously I think it's the best, but it's got a question!
A try before you buy, but honntement trs trs good product ...

I use the POD XT LIVE in concert last year, no problem, for cons do not plug it into a guitar amp ... has not ring ... I use it against by mode studio a speaker amplifier YAMAHA DS60-112 (or any amplified speaker neutral) and all the sounds CHARACTERISTICS modliss serves as apparaissent.Je me back on track and I plug in the rigth way left mono console mixage.Comme of times we play essentiellemeent changing settings and layout of list of sounds on a PC and easy.

FLAT
The use of the pedals to a WHA nccssite rglage volume, otherwise hello ears

UTILIZATION

The use and handling and comfortable enough, although nccessitant a minimum of computer skills for the software part.

SOUND QUALITY

Impk ca modlisation rest of the high-level, but tries to juggle a forty diffrent config in 1 second

OVERALL OPINION

Trs good investment

See above, but countless ...

UTILIZATION

Very simple for a first contact. Therefore be used immediately. but you want the accuracy and bah as possible. You spend hours making adjustments ... it's exciting.

SOUND QUALITY

Excellent. it reproduces the exception. and this on any output ... headset, speaker or power amp ...

OVERALL OPINION

Okay so quickly: I just bought this little jewel of technology. I was a little worried it would be too much technology, not enough roots. but I'm finally happy.

well I wanted to talk about that actually. I just wanted to tell you that in the box this pod xt live line6 there was a manual translated into french! longer need to go on pdf to download and print a ton of paper.

And since I am, I will give my little opinion: when using the pod xt live in headphones: the sound is excellent, stuff on my speaker (250W boost) is very good too, and my vox VR30R is just great.

But beware: the pod xt live is just a tool ... do not think you will become the new hendrix with this multi-effect pedal ... but it is a diabolically effective tool.

enjoy

I believe that everything said about this t ...

UTILIZATION

It takes a while to learn, but it is only because of inpuisable trsor ... So nothing fancy, just a lot of paramtre ... by the way, even without a computer is easier but less fun ...

SOUND QUALITY

This is HUGE!
when the industry the very first time, we know, it sounds really pretty, trsraliste ... and then we ds fumbles a bit in the BTE, we realize that the original charge presets are nil compared to what we can learn, whatever their style Thurs ... clean sounds are wonderful, I have a marshall jtm45, rput to be between fender and marshall the big sound, the sound is in the pod as well ... poustouflant is ... and with 36 times more possibilities. each amp is recognizable ...
I plug the Variax digital and hop in, a kick I spend an electro a les paul on a JCM 800. That happiness.
If you are not sure, but especially the essay that you say what you mean by the sounds of plants dfile it's really not REPRESENTATIVES qualities of the device. .. They are weird at Line 6 to make DMOS as bad for a product to best of the best ... So around 10, throw anything.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had a week now, hallucinating a little more each day. I tried everything before, BOSS, Digitech, Vox, there's nothing to say, it is at the top for what I want. In any case, nothing to do with my korg AX1500G I had before, now I'm going to an amp ... ca me funny life easier to repeat.
excellent quality price ratio, I remember the Boss GT5 digitech and that made me RVer 6000FF the era ... who dares criticize technology?? Thank you Line 6!

Hi, this is a repetition of the opinion that I post my APRS STUDY POD in depth and since version 3.0: here is a view of the most comprehensive and images ...

86 MODELS deffets of pedals and studio (including 6 wha-wha)
42 MODELS damplis legendary and classic
24 MODELS DSurround
MODELS 4 microphones
132 memory
Stereo analog outputs 1 / 4 Amp and Line
Between Variax guitar numrique
Routing Options
Deep edition
Chromatic tuner incorporbr /> Grand notch rtroclairbr /> switches to turn on / off effects
PDAL dexpression combining wah, volume and rglage deffet
Switch Tap Tempo / Tuner
Accounts for external pedals dexpression
Headphone
AUX input for CD/MP3 players, botes pace ...
Full MIDI Support
USB port for input / output ddition numrique FREE Software for Mac / PC Line 6 Edit and GuitarPort


The POD XT Live Connection

Manual in English, but I in French. PDF format, mail me if you want I will send Mickyride@aol.com.

It takes 10/10 since the release of version 3.0

UTILIZATION

Dj I warn right away, raise an important point because baucoup have not said, to fully enjoy this PEDAL MUST BE A COMPUTER AND INTERNET PREFERABLY and I re-emphasize ....

Without computer (rptition gnralement for me) it is very simple to use, fast and easy trs program, but for rglages in depth is not ca emptying remains superficial.

With computers, everything takes the scale, with the GuitarPort software (explained below) everything is simple. The structure is pdalier mtal, the switches are plastic but sturdy. The pedals are covered by an iron-resistant surface sheets, she is equipped with an optical sensor that quickly to have problems like "the knobs died moult APRS uses."
GuitarPort software is really effective and gives full scope to pdalier:
- Editing of sounds by viewing the pedals, amps on the screen as if you had before you.
- Possibility to change the shape of the chain effect (to the effect before or APRS amplification).
- Change the type of microphone amplification and selection of the remoteness of it compared to the slap.
- The notch tuner trs easy to use.
- Metronome trs instructive with possibility to put drums and bass, and any change to its own groove. Tempo from 1300 the black.
- Multimedia player Intgr looping to work picky, slow passage without changing the pitch of the song or passage.
- Bank of deals on the web via the software to download any sounds of the greatest guitarists.


Guitar Port software

Plenty of opportunities if you search the sound you want and taking the time to look in depth. 10/10

SOUND QUALITY

I test this pedalboard with two other "mythical" Crank: Vox Tonelab the pedal and the Boss GT-8. Dja the Boss GT-8 is taken out of circuit. Finally, Vox and Line6 remains equal. I draw a following point, one is for those who n'on no computer (Vox) and one for those in a (Line6).

Now the sound quality. APRS use on scnne, bah just standard plug into a mixer and back with my amp as the sound is gnial. Some say its not ring a scratch amp is totally wrong, I use it on my head in rpetition Ibanez amp (you must set the amps on the neutral, So that means all the knobs on the middle) and the sounds are reproduced Fidler.

For the simulation of sounds, everything is Fidler. In the manual, it shows in pictures the amps, pedals and slaps effect they Muls. As a, it is an IDE that is used. But the similarities are very striking especially for Marshall amps and MsaBoogie just to name a few. 10/10 for sound.
Extract from the POD XT LIVE here:
http://media.putfile.com/Stef---Back-To-Shalla-Bal-Cover

OVERALL OPINION

This is pdalier trs out its price is 500. I draw a huge potential on stage. With a computer, pedalboard is the most terrible of scne multi-effects and studio. Easy to use. The only regret I have is that he did not have a sampler, with an XLR damage and a sampler has expandable SD card, it would be a monster. Finally I read all other topics and some did not really took the time to look into the depths of his pedals. And I ressouligne is a happy APRS intensive use in the studio and in concert.

Product Details

UTILIZATION

Compared to the boss gt-8, the pod xt live is easier to use. One complaint about the screen is that it is a bit difficult to read.

SOUND QUALITY

Them preamps: Better than 2.0 pod but the rest of the simulation, can not have the ankle of a real amp lamps. Those who do not perois diffrence would need to go wash your ears! Nanmoins I try everything that this fact Contents amp simulator and it happens in the Vox ToneLab deuxime APRS, but the pod is more versatile.

-Effects: Plutt well! The''hot''sound effect, they simultaneously old analog pedals. Trs good chorus, phaser and tremolo. Except that only the base effects (no harmonizer, the fretless, acoustic simulator, pitch shifter ...) and there are a bunch of synth sound conpltement unusable. The reverbs and dlais t have the big surprise, several MODEL and they sound all good and DIFFERENT! Whas the version 3 are beautiful! Not as much as the real pedals, but it's a pleasure to spend a vox crybaby in one click!

OVERALL OPINION

I have been using 4 mois.Trs qualitprix good value. Vla a digitech 10 years was sold and had $ 1000 less than half of the pod xt live CHARACTERISTICS. Here is a comparison between the pod xt, Boss GT8 and Vox ToneLab

preamp: 1-Vox ToneLab, simulation raliste but limitbr /> 2-Pod xt live,''fake''A little, but versatile
3-Boss GT-8, crap, sounds like any one area mtal

Effects: 1-Pod xt live, good effects''hot'', but no extra
2-Boss GT-8, all the effects imaginable, but''cold''
3-Vox ToneLab, good effects, but limitbr />
Ergonomics: 1-Vox ToneLab, no menus programmable in 5 minutes
2-Pod xt live, easy to use, but poorly notches clairbr /> 3-Boss GT-8, were like a synth ...

Extra: 1-Boss GT-8, Tons of clean itself CHARACTERISTICS
2-Pod xt live, the USB
3-Vox ToneLab, the two expression pedals

Simulations numriques guitar amplifiers and effects, edition on the craft or PC via USB, for more details see the Line6 site.
I put 10 because ct features, it has everything I need for now (is what I need? Sr ... not at all ...)

UTILIZATION

The configuration is easy: either the PC editor, which is more "visual" or directly on the pdalier, some will complain about the small size of the screen, ca me personally but disturbs not understand the remark.
The edition sounds simple, just "build" on the steps by steps (simulation and amp and stomp ....)
The manual is well done (in English against French version of the Line6 site), a description of how a t couraging for each amp simulation is essential for rgler some simulations (some amps we have the EQ knob for example ... so if we seek a sound on the amp simulation of tampering with knobs that do not exist on the original MODEL will be difficult to have a sound simulating the original by consquent ...)
J'enlve a point for the manual in English, we simply have no internet and we've taken German language Premire ....

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are not incidental at all ..... As for the amp simulations I must say that I believe (I'll do my knuckles rapped by some ... ) at least for the amps I possde, others I do can not speak well videment.Je explain: I have a mesa dual recto and the POD simulation (channel 3 in modern mode of the front) is very similar, rglages equivalents and blind test well dplaise do, it would be hard to make the difference ... but not impossible, against a record I am convinced that the majority of people would do the diffrence (how many albums all genres are saved with this type of hardware these days?? of more: flexibility, saving time and money etc etc etc = ings the happy, happy producer, etc etc etc ....).
Nothing to do with the sound quality but plutt with the requirement, when the amp simulation intgrale?? (Ie each channel of each amp ... would top the ca ... )

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a short month, I have not yet made the turn as possible, for now I'm satisfied with this product, both in sound, the use and support (tl MAJ load without problem, the GearBox plug free).
I repost if necessary

Good finish, solid air aa
practice the USB cable to connect the computer to do updates
attention to the Difference in volume between the banks

UTILIZATION

Perso I dj PODXT couraging for guitars in the studio and I found myself with the xt live for enjoying a silent promo it to the same price as the FBV Shortboard and I do not regret not purchase.

edition the computer is great, it saves its sounds, edit them with a good visual for all effects, really all set as desired, I was able rcuprer sounds taient that on my poxt and transfer them to the PODXT Live
I seem to find myself with an instrument vst

SOUND QUALITY

Like the PODXT, line6 Fidler has not mean much, but I have not had the opportunity to compare, personally I love, I use it mainly with a guitar electro-acoustic, which n is not really a useful dpart but allows me to prparer my sound as a studio mixer and also to vary my set

I leave my house has on my monitor speakers, the sound is perfect, sometimes much lower Submitted beautiful, sometimes beautiful acute Arian

you can compress, equalizer, according to a game arpge, scrape or hit on my acoustic

OVERALL OPINION

I've had two days and I have passs full of ides, I configure the computer and once finished I save by putting the name of the song, it's that simple a, if there is a change in the middle of songs, I put the sounds in cte cte pedals, do a stomp with the intro to remove then add a delay on a passage

that's really what I expected, to vary application volont.ma sound is not as demanding trs I do not sound too saturated.

I am glad trs

It's a good amp simulator and effects (all numrique)!

Everything is in a large and robust Submitted pedals well. . .

The conection is quite complete, and the machine is connected via USB to the computer updates, edition of the programs and save your musical compositions. . .

UTILIZATION

Usage is quite handy:
- While playing the track to the other program is very practical and effective activatio nd'un so is!
- In this edition, but also much more convenient visual prcis on the computer (in fact once it is used is ca ch *** r-edit the program is rather boring on the POD, not to mention the size of the screen, minus)
- By against the manual is in English and this is not always facille but it gets there (not to mention aue can lcharger the French version on the site of Line 6)

SOUND QUALITY

The modlisations amp and effects are dja in number and are of higher quality (even if it remains in the numrique trs is really good), once the rglages found, the sound is!

In plain or with any kind of saturation is really not bad, it almost feels a true Twin Reverb or a Soldano, it's pretty exhilarating even if we can not achieve perfection, it's still the num America!

OVERALL OPINION

Barely a week but I can use the BTE has rgler and see that we can do anything with it is really a great machine. . .

I really love the sound of the POD and use comfortable, but be warned it's almost have to have internet to use the full capabilities of the machine (computer has at least one port!

The ratio Q / P seems pretty good and despite the lack of exprience I do not see too buy another (even if we find some good stuff in other brands), SATISFIED!

(All is said below)

UTILIZATION

(All is said below)

SOUND QUALITY

Wonderful!

OVERALL OPINION

I'm not going back on everything that is said below, but more as an opinion I would intervene personally and a technical point of view ... For brevity I use the pod since October 2006 - the chamgement was brutal (using a zoom multi-effects related to BossMT2, I took a slap at his énormissime and counting), of course the sound is excellent and for 500 euros, when you see the infinity of settings offered by the baby you are always filled. I play in a training-oriented rather "alternative rock" but also tends to various styles (bossa, funk, ballads, progressive, or even metal) and assume that for all it can detonate! But let's say for a beginner with not necessarily a balanced config and powerful sound can quickly ring mail, beware of all beginners do not be discouraged should spend time there but the pod xt live is a dream machine: it can be out anything! (Just for example: the delays are flexible in the extreme, the effects of octaves very precise, the game sound very romantic) ... the only downside distos perhaps because they may lack punch and / or precision in touch -> but this detail can be offset by the updates that allow internet to download other sounds, including a bank dedicated to sound "metallic")
Personally I have not needed to connect even if only once in my pod software, it seems that it brings me a lot but it is very much in its original config!
Oh yeah, final note, the machine is very nice, very classy, ​​but expect a bit of oil to its purchase: PEDAL Grinds! (A friend had the same concern so I speak knowingly)

It does not return the above it was said 15 times. With version 3 is 42 amps, 24 speakers and over 80 effects, in short, more than enough. We can combine 3 effects at the same time + a volume, a gate, compressor and reverb, all assignable before or after entry into the virtual amp + 4 different models of microphones to capture virtually what comes out. What happiness!

UTILIZATION

In studio and on stage, of course, all with my Variax 300 I had acquired before the POD XT. The configuration is slightly more complicated than a Tonelab but not insurmountable. It becomes downright playful connected to a PC using the Gear Box software. The manual is comprehensive, fun, too (there is humor and photos of equipment modeled)

SOUND QUALITY

Sound: I also have a Tonelab SE (I sell for that matter) that I plugged my Variax. It was good but the sound was a bit "soft" at times and lacked potatoes mainly in the upper spectrum. The XT live with a standard guitar is great (I plug in my little Gibson All American II), the models are of very high rank and tiennentt compares favorably with the Tonelab, each of the two devices showing in turn better than the other depending on the type of amp. In short, all that is already very good. My Variax plugged into analog sounds as well as well or even better than the Tonelab is gaining momentum. My digital Variax plugged in via the specific port: THIS IS THE ATOMIC BOMB! The momentum is there, the heat too, we gain accuracy and authenticity paradoxically ... it sounds almost not (in any case altogether less) digital! It is extremely fast bleuffé provided by the realism. Coupled to the Variax Workbench: we no longer need anything, everything is there and everything is possible, a kind of dream come true. We play different amps all very usable, we have fun with different microphones, triturated, we change the body ... there are brief sounds allucinants, quickly light years of the "standard bal musette" Some criticize the Variax ... we save all that and again a miracle saved the program and remember not only the setting and chaining amps and effects but also the model used on the Variax and the position of the tone knob!

OVERALL OPINION

It's insane. I come back yet. I had a lot of modeling: a V-Amp, a Black Box, a Tonelab. The couple POD XT Live + Variax digital input via dedicated crushes (I think) everything can be known in terms of modeling and modeling I mean, I will not venture to compare it all to the real stuff hardware real lamp with a Les Paul. But the result is surprising and wonderfully entertaining. Few people (see one) can also accumulate as much stuff. Imagine: 42 amps, 80 guitar pedals and 28 = more than 94 000 different combinations (not to mention the guitars can be created via the workbench). So for less than € 900 it all, even if it is not the same as true, it is a dream and it can be concoqueter a lot of sounds "on your own" original, authentic and powerful, quelquesoit style.

I do not return it! everything is said!

UTILIZATION

Configuration rather easy to grip! particularly when using the computer interface
the manual is very clear and very well done! has Essenciel by blabla useless!
more about the line6 site there are so many patches and assistance that is not coping not want it!

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are simple and sober! nothing to say! there is little choice
issue we are realistic about even far from an analog sound! it lacks the little thing that makes ..... one can bcp too typed on vintage effects too! although the choice of vintage is very good! except maybe the Tube sream, I have the original that has nothing to do!

OVERALL OPINION

2 Months of use donf! well I sold it!
Why? ca is a crank, an all in one's missing to make the coffee! I had two full years of thinking different pedal every time I find my happiness! this is the zoom, digitech, line6 or vox! nothing to do! It sounds hollow, soft, not real and digital to death! I recognize a guitarist who plays pedal from the first note! we have the beautiful simus "large"! ca is always different! but we also need perspective! At that price should not ask either! I just spent a config all lamps! with simple analog pedals and much more expensive c bcp! but I'm finally a real sound and I was able to put away the sound of pots

- What are the effects or types of effects available?
Everything t said.
- What technology is used?
Ditto
- Are they ditables? yes
- Via an editor Mac / PC? yes with line6 edit between other
- What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
Jack for audio and USB for data transfers
- Is this a rack or rack MODEL?
Not

UTILIZATION

- The configuration gnrale Is it easy?
Terribly simple
- The edition of sounds and effects is it easy?
Ditto
- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Very complete. A download on the line6 site.

SOUND QUALITY

- Effects are they effective, suitable and adequate ralistes?
But we must look once found a ring with such terrible distortion "lunatic". As the effects that distos.
- Which instruments do you use?
A 7-string ibanez jackson dinky reverse, and a 6 string.
- What are those you prfrez, you dtest?
My prfrs are distos the pack mtal used well to find his sound.
The strongest effects are those nazes unnecessary warble matic and others ...

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
1 year
- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
Plus, the distortion, the cabs.
The least I would say the obvious lack of output gain. Compared to the v amp that has a standard output gain to see too.
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
The v amp
- How do you report qualitprix?
Say anything
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
And how, perhaps even acqurir rack version.

Effects already mentioned by many other owners of the pod xt live
Technology and stuff ... ditto

UTILIZATION

The config: At first it scared a lot of buttons and big manual, but soon we understand. And strangely I assimilated much more quickly than other stuff I've had before! It's been a little over a week I have and I'm doing very well. That is to say that I understood the philosophy of the pod xt live and I do my small banks and the settings are fine.
It becomes almost instinct and the grip is actually quite fun and entertaining.
The manual is really great, clear, full of tricks. The presence of the photos is really a plus.

SOUND QUALITY

The effects and simulation are really great. I had the pedals, and multi-effects known brands (B. .., Z. .., K. .., B. ....... to name but one) and frankly ca n ' has nothing to do. It easily manages to be funky sounds with ease.
Download sites (custom tone) and editing software (tone port) are undeniable advantages that double wide interest of the machine. (As well as updates, we also want other Line 6 Mr. !!!!!)
Different amplifiers are very realistic and sound great. A slight preference for the marshall and I particularly like the screamer effects, auto swell, the delays and wha.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had eight days and this beast sounds damn good with my Fender Stratocaster mexico, my dvs ibanez arc 300, and my vox ad 15 w or my peavey vk 212.
Frankly I started to despair despite the stuff I have and the various pedals that I had I always found my way to see her disappointment.
So there I sound ............. amazing!
Bought second-hand 300 euros my pod xt live is 7 months old .... It does! (Still under warranty)
My only regret: having hesitated so long to pass the course!!
I could not believe it when I read the opinions of the other owners of POD XT live but honestly all this is no exaggeration.
I think I found the gear that will accompany me until the end of my life !!!!!
Line 6 thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

See other opinions.

UTILIZATION

Normal use for a multi purpose. To hack a computer is easy.

SOUND QUALITY

This is where the bottom hurts! At first glance, it's great, moving from one amp to another, we add the effects, we have all the amps with all the possible effects. And then after a while, you have to play the sound and there is "stiff", it lacks warmth. Equalization does nothing, because the fault lies with converters. I tested (A / B test) with a pod2. I just put both devices on the preset "tube preamp" all settings and at noon with no effect. And although the two do not sound the same. The pod2 better. The attack of the sound is a little soft (not light at all, do not ask). I played with the pod XT for 1 year. This is useful for the stage, but the sound, the feeling is not there. Nothing to do with analog.

OVERALL OPINION

A view based on the music we make:
1) To the ball, it is convenient.
2) To move in a flash of his Steve Vai to his Wes Montgomery, it's great!
3) To make music, have a staff, a feeling that can progress: Here it means (I did not say "bad"), we train a bit!!

So everyone to see.