All user reviews of 5/5 for the Line 6 POD HD

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USE

easy to use and it is a strength because the pod hd has a lot of possibilities and it is a real tower of strength ergonomics, I hate taking my head with tons of page etc ... everything is there on hand, it must be on a bit of time to memorize the operation, but once acquired it nikel.

SOUND QUALITY

the most important: the sound! I am a regular tradition Amp lamp foot lamp, stage recovery with palmer PG4 coupled with a microphone in front of the HP all in EQ and I am rarely satisfied !! obviously a simulation is a simulation and have always denigrated these devices usually emaciated background noise drones stuck in a fridge !! POD HD sounds really, we treat the headphones and sound is the foot, it's not a real amp is on but there is a range of very different sound and a good dynamic sound evolves ca with the game and it's good! the speaker simulation and mic sound very good nothing to say for the price it is excellent. against it by means of a tube amp I find his lack of size, this pod is for the record and on stage directly into the PA system. It is true that even if it is very good that has not the guts of an amp pushed to its entrenchment but issue gear: guitar pod, two jack and go !!!

NOTICE GLOBAL

it's simple I sell all my gear and I keep the POD !!

Multi Effect, modeling guitar amplifiers, many effects from the M13.
Presets and settings editable via software pod hd edit mac and pc handy.
This is the model bean, takes up little space on a desk, like in the backpack.
All digital connectivity compared to some pedals and rack models:
-Input guitar
XLR mic-input
-Line Out jack mono and stereo.
Spdif-connectors
Port usb edition sounds and update firmware, and features audio interface.
Port ethernet connection to a crank type L6 FBV Shortboard MkII
-Headphone

To note, this is not perfect, I enjoyed MIDI and XLR outputs, effects loop, so, I put still for eight because I use the pod hd I admit it.

UTILIZATION

It takes time to find the right settings on the general config screen pod is not simple, but it becomes via editing software podhd edit, which allows both sounds and set banks manage presets.

The manual can be downloaded on the website of L6 is clear and precise.

The grip is not obvious, you can spend a lot of time before starting to get the sounds that we seek. This is the factory gas.
on the other hand, it's worth digging a bit, because the result is convincing once tamed the beast.

SOUND QUALITY

I use a PRS Standard Telecaster and U.S..
The amp models are convincing, but uneven, especially in high gain amp sounds, which in my opinion is not the same all. I mostly use simulations Bassman, Twin, Mesa and Engl.
I use little effect, if not the reverbs and delays.

I recorded an entire disc with my guitars and my bass plugged into the pod, direct spdif in sound card.
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It's very personal, I like the sounds that can be drawn in a metal register.
The models are sufficiently realistic. A little "cold" digital it goes without saying, but I agree.
I use daily tube amp, but I like the practicality and versatile pod hd.

OVERALL OPINION

I use since May 2011.
I had a pod 2.0, which I kept for years, I abandoned and resold.

It happened some time before I return to modeling.
I have not tried many models before, I mainly tried modeling the pod hd 500 in depth history whether it was worth it.

What I like the most is his side Swiss Army Knife. I used mainly taken from his studio, but he has repaired during a period of intense concerts and my amp was in maintenance.

What I like least is its lack of accessibility at the outset: the grip is difficult. That said, when you know how to use it properly, it is a very good tool.

Good value for money, given that I use often:
-Guitar work
Demo-recording, albums, reamping
Hack-of all kinds.
Well-doc in the bag between the mobile computer and the headphones. And it's sound card.