iamqman
Published on 11/07/11 at 11:23
This is a great unit for effects only. The amp models and distortion are simply terrible. They don't sound natural or real at all. I like POD stuff when using only effects. This is a great unit for that purpose only. Here are the amps models that are featured in this unit. The rack version of this is the same tone wise a the floor models. They are all pretty much terrible. Unless you run it through a tube power amp and use the digital POD as the pre amp then you will get a better tone.
UTILIZATION
POD® HD Pro Specs
* 22 HD amp models based on vintage, modern and boutique amps
* 100+ M-class effects including 19 delays, 23 modulations, 17 distortions, 12 compressors and EQs, 26 filters and 12 reverbs
* 16 speaker models spanning from the late 30s to today
* 8 mic models based on* essential condensers, dynamics and ribbons
* Parallel paths for running two full and independent signal chains simultaneously
* 512 user-writable preset locations
* 8 Set Lists for preset organization
* 48-second looper
* 2RU space
* Guitar input with switchable pad
* Mic input with gain knob, high-pass filter, -20dB pad, and phantom power
* 1/4" unbalanced outputs (mono/stereo, instrument/line)
* XLR balanced outputs (left/right, instrument/mic)
* 1/4" line-level inputs (mono/stereo, +4/-10)
* USB
* MIDI In and Out/Thru
* S/PDIF I/O
* 1/4" stereo FX loop (mono/stereo)
* 1/4" Dry Output
* Variax® Digital Input connection
* FBV™ foot controller connection
* AES/EBU I/O
* L6 LINK™ jack for seamless integration with DT-series tube amplifiers
* Burly all-metal faceplate and chassis
SOUND QUALITY
The delays and modulations tone are very good and I highly recommend them if you have a great amp and need to run and all in one effects unit ins the effects loop of your amplifier.
I mainly use delay effects, flangers, chorus, and phasers. This unit will do all of those and o them pretty well. I like the multiple delays settings and variation that this unit has. And the ability to call them up in a stored bank on the fly is a great feature to have.
OVERALL OPINION
These units new come in at around $699, which is a great price for a very useful and resourceful effects processor. You can't even buy some one effects pedals for that price. Try spending that kind of money on a T Rex pedal or a Zvex pedal. I would recommend this unit to anyone who needs an all in one effects processor and doesn't care about have a high processor performance. This unit is simple and decent enough sound quality.
UTILIZATION
POD® HD Pro Specs
* 22 HD amp models based on vintage, modern and boutique amps
* 100+ M-class effects including 19 delays, 23 modulations, 17 distortions, 12 compressors and EQs, 26 filters and 12 reverbs
* 16 speaker models spanning from the late 30s to today
* 8 mic models based on* essential condensers, dynamics and ribbons
* Parallel paths for running two full and independent signal chains simultaneously
* 512 user-writable preset locations
* 8 Set Lists for preset organization
* 48-second looper
* 2RU space
* Guitar input with switchable pad
* Mic input with gain knob, high-pass filter, -20dB pad, and phantom power
* 1/4" unbalanced outputs (mono/stereo, instrument/line)
* XLR balanced outputs (left/right, instrument/mic)
* 1/4" line-level inputs (mono/stereo, +4/-10)
* USB
* MIDI In and Out/Thru
* S/PDIF I/O
* 1/4" stereo FX loop (mono/stereo)
* 1/4" Dry Output
* Variax® Digital Input connection
* FBV™ foot controller connection
* AES/EBU I/O
* L6 LINK™ jack for seamless integration with DT-series tube amplifiers
* Burly all-metal faceplate and chassis
SOUND QUALITY
The delays and modulations tone are very good and I highly recommend them if you have a great amp and need to run and all in one effects unit ins the effects loop of your amplifier.
I mainly use delay effects, flangers, chorus, and phasers. This unit will do all of those and o them pretty well. I like the multiple delays settings and variation that this unit has. And the ability to call them up in a stored bank on the fly is a great feature to have.
OVERALL OPINION
These units new come in at around $699, which is a great price for a very useful and resourceful effects processor. You can't even buy some one effects pedals for that price. Try spending that kind of money on a T Rex pedal or a Zvex pedal. I would recommend this unit to anyone who needs an all in one effects processor and doesn't care about have a high processor performance. This unit is simple and decent enough sound quality.