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Audiofanzine FR
Published on 12/15/08 at 05:52
(Originally written by selvmord/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
- Which effects or effect types are available?
Plenty! Everything (and more!) is provided: multiple delay, reverb, modulations (flanger, chorus, phaser, rotary, octaver and other crazy things!), EQ, effect pedal simulations (distortion, fuzz, compressor, OD, ...), wah (but you'll need a non provided controller).
THE POD X3 PRO BUNDLES ALL AVAILABLE PACKS: POWER PACK, FX JUNKIES, COLLECTOR CLASSICS, METAL, BASS (ALL IN ONE)
- Which technology is used? (analog, digital, tube, ...)
100% digital even for preamp simulation but Line6 is famous for its knowhow (I already owned a Pod 2.0, Guitarport, Toneport UX1, Pod XT Pro).
- Is it possible to edit them? With a Mac/PC editor?
Everything can be edited on a PC, which is a great advantage. Its use is very intuitive, you can see every parameter and you'll get a great sound pretty fast!
- Connections? (Audio/MIDI)
Everything is provided: Midi (I don't use it since I use a FBV as pedal board), SPDIF, AES/EBU, analog XLR and 1/4" outputs, reamping, FX loops (see product rear panel because I don't use them all).
- Is it rack-mountable?
That's easy to see :D
UTILIZATION
- Is it easy to make settings?
Yes but I'm used to such gear. Even without editing, you immediately get better results than with a Boss.
- Is it easy to edit sounds or effects?
- I edit everything on my PC, since I have the possibility. But the user interface of the device is also quite simple.
Is the user's manual clear and comprehensive?
I rarely read a user's manual but I needed this one to understand the dual tone architecture. The user's manual is a very easy read. I've never had a problem using Line6 products anyways.
SOUND QUALITY
- Are the effects effective, do they suit your application, do they sound real enough?
The sounds are really great and the dual tone technology offers new possibilities compared to the XT Series. Instead of compensating all frequencies with only one sound, you can do it with two sounds resulting in a more vivid and warmer tone. For recording, it's very easy to separate the voices so you get a much better result than with the XT Series.
The sounds are excellent and authentic and the value for money is incredibly good!
With which instruments do you use them?
I use it with several guitars:
- LTD Ninja 600 Michael Amott signature
- Jackson Randhy Roads RR3
Aria electro-acoustic
- Bass LTD F400
- Micro Studio Project
- Which sounds do you prefer / hate?
It's impossible to say which sound is my favorite. I usually use a couple of preamps like the Mesa Triple Rectifier simulation or the Engl Powerball simulation, but I play all sorts of styles so I need crunch, clean and distortion sounds as well as bass and vocal tools. The plentiful FX allow infinite sound possibilities so I would say it depends on your taste!
OVERALL OPINION
- How long have you been using it?
About one month.
- Which feature do you like the most / the least?
Pros: the Dual Tone function which is a great addition to the XT Series, and the reliability (the XT Series had some bugs).
Cons: I haven't find one until now!
- Did you try any other models before buying it?
I tried virtually every Line6 model and some other brands but I always heard THE DIFFERENCE between Line6 and the others. Thus I'm very faithful to this manufacturer.
- How would you rate its value for money?
Quite amazing and surprising when you consider that the Pod XT Pro can be more expensive than the X3 in some stores. I thought it was a hoax but it isn't. The Pod X3 Pro contains all available Line6 packs (effects, preamps, cabinets, etc.) created for guitar, bass and vocals. Add the Dual Tone function and I think it's the deal of the century!
- Based on your experience, would you buy this product again?
For sure: I sold my Pod XT Pro, all packs and the Toneport (which I used only for vocals). I never expected the X3 to provide such an amazing quality. So yes, I would buy it again even if it were more expensive!
- Which effects or effect types are available?
Plenty! Everything (and more!) is provided: multiple delay, reverb, modulations (flanger, chorus, phaser, rotary, octaver and other crazy things!), EQ, effect pedal simulations (distortion, fuzz, compressor, OD, ...), wah (but you'll need a non provided controller).
THE POD X3 PRO BUNDLES ALL AVAILABLE PACKS: POWER PACK, FX JUNKIES, COLLECTOR CLASSICS, METAL, BASS (ALL IN ONE)
- Which technology is used? (analog, digital, tube, ...)
100% digital even for preamp simulation but Line6 is famous for its knowhow (I already owned a Pod 2.0, Guitarport, Toneport UX1, Pod XT Pro).
- Is it possible to edit them? With a Mac/PC editor?
Everything can be edited on a PC, which is a great advantage. Its use is very intuitive, you can see every parameter and you'll get a great sound pretty fast!
- Connections? (Audio/MIDI)
Everything is provided: Midi (I don't use it since I use a FBV as pedal board), SPDIF, AES/EBU, analog XLR and 1/4" outputs, reamping, FX loops (see product rear panel because I don't use them all).
- Is it rack-mountable?
That's easy to see :D
UTILIZATION
- Is it easy to make settings?
Yes but I'm used to such gear. Even without editing, you immediately get better results than with a Boss.
- Is it easy to edit sounds or effects?
- I edit everything on my PC, since I have the possibility. But the user interface of the device is also quite simple.
Is the user's manual clear and comprehensive?
I rarely read a user's manual but I needed this one to understand the dual tone architecture. The user's manual is a very easy read. I've never had a problem using Line6 products anyways.
SOUND QUALITY
- Are the effects effective, do they suit your application, do they sound real enough?
The sounds are really great and the dual tone technology offers new possibilities compared to the XT Series. Instead of compensating all frequencies with only one sound, you can do it with two sounds resulting in a more vivid and warmer tone. For recording, it's very easy to separate the voices so you get a much better result than with the XT Series.
The sounds are excellent and authentic and the value for money is incredibly good!
With which instruments do you use them?
I use it with several guitars:
- LTD Ninja 600 Michael Amott signature
- Jackson Randhy Roads RR3
Aria electro-acoustic
- Bass LTD F400
- Micro Studio Project
- Which sounds do you prefer / hate?
It's impossible to say which sound is my favorite. I usually use a couple of preamps like the Mesa Triple Rectifier simulation or the Engl Powerball simulation, but I play all sorts of styles so I need crunch, clean and distortion sounds as well as bass and vocal tools. The plentiful FX allow infinite sound possibilities so I would say it depends on your taste!
OVERALL OPINION
- How long have you been using it?
About one month.
- Which feature do you like the most / the least?
Pros: the Dual Tone function which is a great addition to the XT Series, and the reliability (the XT Series had some bugs).
Cons: I haven't find one until now!
- Did you try any other models before buying it?
I tried virtually every Line6 model and some other brands but I always heard THE DIFFERENCE between Line6 and the others. Thus I'm very faithful to this manufacturer.
- How would you rate its value for money?
Quite amazing and surprising when you consider that the Pod XT Pro can be more expensive than the X3 in some stores. I thought it was a hoax but it isn't. The Pod X3 Pro contains all available Line6 packs (effects, preamps, cabinets, etc.) created for guitar, bass and vocals. Add the Dual Tone function and I think it's the deal of the century!
- Based on your experience, would you buy this product again?
For sure: I sold my Pod XT Pro, all packs and the Toneport (which I used only for vocals). I never expected the X3 to provide such an amazing quality. So yes, I would buy it again even if it were more expensive!