All user reviews for the Line 6 POD

This is a comprehensive floorboard for the POD (and POD 2.0) that makes it possible to use the POD live. It has every option one could want from such a device, with the ability to change by bank, with each of the four patches within each bank. It has quick access to the tuner and the tap tempo. Line 6 was even generous with the type of cable that connects the floorboard to POD. It comes with a long CAT5/RJ-45 type cable, meaning you can substitute in your own longer cable if you wish. This is great, but because the guitar plugs into the POD and not the floorboard, this could lead to some very long cable lengths going back and forth, so it's probably more efficient to have the POD up front with the floorboard. Unfortunately, it can't be used with any of the new POD's.

UTILIZATION

This is very easy to use, I don't even think I had to crack open the manual. Just plug it in and you're ready to go. The POD provides the power, so the only connection for the floorboard is the above mentioned network cable.

SOUND QUALITY

I can't really comment on the sound quality of this, because it doesn't change the sound quality of the POD. Unfortunately, I have to give this option a rating, but if I could avoid giving it one I would.

OVERALL OPINION

When I had one of these it was great. I don't know if at the current price point it would be worth it to pick up a POD or POD 2.0 and this floorboard or a used POD XT Live. I now own a POD XT Live, but if I didn't have either, I probably would pick up the XT Live instead to avoid a large number of connections in and out of the POD and across the stage. As stated above, unfortunately it can't be connected with a POD XT or later POD, which limits it usefulness today.

The POD amp simulator plug directly into the console (or sound card) via 2 analog outputs. There 's a headphone jack, an input and an input / output noon.

So just plug in his guitar to the POD and you go to a modeling of 32 amps legendary. The bass / mid / highs are supposed to represent the settings on the amps origins (eg if the amp was chosen as the bass and treble, the button of the medium will not work). Once chosen the amp can choose from 32 different speakers and add effects (reverb, delay, flanger, chorus, compressor, rotary, and combinations of some of these effects).

In a small red bean, it does not take much space (although it is not rack) and supports Line6 provided very practical option.

UTILIZATION

Usage is fairly simple, there are a number of medium-quality presets for my taste. The only drawback is that each knob has 2 different functions. For example, the right button allows to choose the applied effect, and still pressing a button while turning the same button you access to the choice of the speaker.
Knowing that in general it was his guitar in his hands when you use it, it's annoying but it's a detail.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality is superb! it really is a powerful and indispensable tool in my home studio now! Different amps allow you to access virtually any desired sounds (clean, crunch, distortion)! It is better to try to find his own sound rather than use the presets that can be disappointing at first glance but quickly found that the sound in his head.
on the other hand effects are mild but can help ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 6 months and I can not do without! Frankly, in whose home studio can make a good decision-guitar to the amp? not many of us I think. The solution? POD! For the price (about 2500F) I urge all those of you who use beuacoup guitars in their compound, you will surely not disappoint!
Note that it may also be used to change the live sound of your amp but I've never done so I can not judge its qualities in this context.

The Line 6 POD is a portable amplifier simulator with all types of amp modeling capabilities and effects. This is made for guitar, but probably will work with whatever you would like to use it with. It is a digital unit with 1/4 inch inputs and outputs. It is not a rackable unit.

UTILIZATION

The configuration of this unit is really basic and easy to figure out. It won't take long to figure out what everything does and even though there is a lot that this can do, it is all easy to learn. There are general parameters for output level, drive, bass, middle, treble, channel volume, reverb and effect tweak. Then there are toggle knobs to choose different amp models and various effects. You can also make presets and use the presets they have made. The manual is pretty complete, but I never used it to much for this unit.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality of this unit is my least favorite part about this. While I find a lot of the effects usable, since it is digital I find the distortions and some of the amp models to be too tinny sounding and not realistic enough for my taste. I have only used this with guitar, as that is what it is made for and thats what I play. I do really like some of the effects like the delay and reverbs, but overall I was disappointed with the overall sound quality from the Line 6 POD.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the Line 6 POD for about three years. Maybe it was because this unit was hyped up to me, but I'm not a huge fan of this unit. I like that it is an all in one option for guitar amp modeling and effects, but a lot of the sounds are realistic enough for me, especially the overdrives and distortions. The price is quite cheap, which makes it a great option for the beginning guitar player looking to get into using effects and amp modeling, but for the professional, I have found that this is somewhat inadequate. If you want some amp modeling for recording, I would recommend getting some of the Line 6 Amp Farm software, and if you want this for preforming live, just use a real amplifier instead!