Members fuzzball Posted December 21, 2005 Members Share Posted December 21, 2005 Well I thought it would be nice to start a thread dedicated to the pod (all versions). We could share tips, questions, patch ideas and anything related. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LaurentB Posted December 21, 2005 Members Share Posted December 21, 2005 Originally posted by fuzzball Well I thought it would be nice to start a thread dedicated to the pod (all versions). We could share tips, questions, patch ideas and anything related. Good idea! I have a question: right now in my band we're using In-Ear monitoring and that sounds just fine with my Pod Pro. However, when I still used to play through a stereo poweramp (Marshall 8008) with my own loudspeakers, it didn't sound that well (I had speaker simulation switched off). What is the best way to make a POD sound good over loudspeaker/monitors? What kind of amplifier/loudspeakers should you use? (in case I ever get in a situation again where in-ear monitoring would be a problem) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzball Posted December 21, 2005 Author Members Share Posted December 21, 2005 In your case I think you will need to try trial and error. I prefer my pod to act as a preamp into the amp (using a preamp in input). I have used it in the front of a combo amp and I have had good results, I first try to get a clean and clear signal from the amp first. As for power amps I have had good luck using Peavy's for the pod, I have not tried yours. I think your best bet would be to first try the speaker emulator, if that does not provide good results you may want to consider using a eq if it sounds thin, then you may consider a tube preamp (a cheap one) this will warm it up). Then lastly you may consider changing out some gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nosferatu123 Posted December 21, 2005 Members Share Posted December 21, 2005 Does the POD sound good with the guitar being connected to effects and than to the POD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LaurentB Posted December 21, 2005 Members Share Posted December 21, 2005 Originally posted by nosferatu123 Does the POD sound good with the guitar being connected to effects and than to the POD? I never tried, but that's certainly not how it's meant to be used. The POD does have an effects loop, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzball Posted December 22, 2005 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2005 It depends on the effects I would guess. I have mixed it with distortion and had good results, but generaly I have not needed anything in addition to the unit itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grueller Posted December 22, 2005 Members Share Posted December 22, 2005 i feel so alive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HMCMedic Posted December 22, 2005 Members Share Posted December 22, 2005 Originally posted by fuzzball Well I thought it would be nice to start a thread dedicated to the pod (all versions). We could share tips, questions, patch ideas and anything related. Good idea! I am using the XT Live. I love mine no matter what all the snobs say around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DJLantz444 Posted December 22, 2005 Members Share Posted December 22, 2005 I'm going to buy a Live after christmas, but I'm worried about the expression pedal. As long as I have a warranty will this be an easy fix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LaurentB Posted December 22, 2005 Members Share Posted December 22, 2005 Originally posted by DJLantz444 I'm going to buy a Live after christmas, but I'm worried about the expression pedal. As long as I have a warranty will this be an easy fix? What are you referring to? What is the problem with the expression pedal? I use a Behringer MIDI footswitch board with the Pod Pro (about $ 170). The Line6 floorboard was way too expensive ($ 250) AND only had four switches while the Behringer has ten. The expression pedals on that work fine as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzball Posted December 22, 2005 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2005 I am currently using the PODXT and a 2 button line 6 pedal, is it worth paying the $$ for the expresion pedal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzball Posted December 22, 2005 Author Members Share Posted December 22, 2005 Pod recording tip: Many don't like to use the pod for recording except for background tracks, here is a suggestion that I think you will like. Run the unit stereo, put the left output to an amp and mic it, then use the right output direct. Combine the signals or keep one for the left and one for the right.You may be satisfied! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LaurentB Posted December 22, 2005 Members Share Posted December 22, 2005 Originally posted by fuzzball I am currently using the PODXT and a 2 button line 6 pedal, is it worth paying the $$ for the expresion pedal? I see on the Internet that it costs about $ 50. Well, it depends how important you would find wah-wah or volume control.On my Behringer footswitch board happened to be two expression pedals as well, but before that I used my old Digitech RP1 as a MIDI footswitch. Wah-wah is nice, but I personally CAN live without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DJLantz444 Posted December 22, 2005 Members Share Posted December 22, 2005 Originally posted by LaurentB What are you referring to? What is the problem with the expression pedal?I use a Behringer MIDI footswitch board with the Pod Pro (about $ 170). The Line6 floorboard was way too expensive ($ 250) AND only had four switches while the Behringer has ten. The expression pedals on that work fine as well. I hear that it often creeks, like it needs lubrication or something. I hear that they are poorly made. This is just what I hear, not experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LaurentB Posted December 22, 2005 Members Share Posted December 22, 2005 Originally posted by DJLantz444 I hear that it often creeks, like it needs lubrication or something. I hear that they are poorly made. This is just what I hear, not experience. You should try and get to see and feel one then, in a shop. But of course it's typically the kind of item that they don't have on stock. I had that problem when buying that Behringer as well (of which was said by someone in a store that it wasn't very well built, but I guess that guy said that because they didn't have it on stock. It's built perfectly well and hasn't failed me yet.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members llc55 Posted December 22, 2005 Members Share Posted December 22, 2005 Originally posted by nosferatu123 Does the POD sound good with the guitar being connected to effects and than to the POD? I made the same question some time ago when I was inclined in getting a amp simulator POD XT does sound very well combined to most effects. Dist/OD, Vibe, Clean boosters and even Fuzzes. It did sound really good with my London Fuzz Ge (not mine anymore.. sold it yesterday... I think Im gonna miss it ). POD XT reacts to fx way better than Vamp2, which I ended up getting instead of the Line6. It was a bargain. This concerns specially fuzzes, that tend to push Vamp2 too hard, mudding up the tone. But even Vamp can sound decent using pedals. At least I think so. Here are some clips using the London straight in the Vamp and then to the computer: http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=630836&t=1660 http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=627627&t=1660 http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?PID=630841&t=1660 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Originally posted by LaurentB What are you referring to? What is the problem with the expression pedal?I use a Behringer MIDI footswitch board with the Pod Pro (about $ 170). The Line6 floorboard was way too expensive ($ 250) AND only had four switches while the Behringer has ten. The expression pedals on that work fine as well. I recently picked up a new FBV Express floorboard at Gtr Ctr... it only cost $99. It's not something that would suffice for some players in a live situation, but for others it would probably be fine. It has four switches (for A-B-C-D), a volume / wah pedal (pretty sturdy, and the "click" to switch between then, and the LED indicator to tell you which is active work fine), and for being able to switch between two or three presets while doing scratch tracks - which is what I needed it for, it does the job perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mickaroony Posted December 22, 2005 Members Share Posted December 22, 2005 Originally posted by innobidova i feel so alive Is that guy holding his dick, or stopping his pants from falling down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzball Posted December 23, 2005 Author Members Share Posted December 23, 2005 That is P.O.D not pod please stay on the subject. Thanks, I have a crybaby wah and I think I will just use that, but I would like to switch between each patch rather than have to go bank by bank then use the knob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J Kylez Posted December 23, 2005 Members Share Posted December 23, 2005 I've been using the Line6 FlextoneII XT for my main gigging amp for 6 months. It's basically the POD with in a combo amp. It kicks ass! It sounds totally believable if you tweak it in. I still mic it live though. Haven't tried it direct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pott Posted December 23, 2005 Members Share Posted December 23, 2005 I use a Boss SD1 to OD the pod's amp models a bit more and it works wonders. Brightens the amps up, gives them more harmonics and beef. I have a crybaby and a floorboard in the mail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members g4pwrpc Posted December 24, 2005 Members Share Posted December 24, 2005 I have a '98 Pod Pro that has died. A friend suggested that's there is a internal battery that has died. Could this be the case or something more serious? Anyone with a similar experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzball Posted December 26, 2005 Author Members Share Posted December 26, 2005 Bump, Does anyone know if the POD has an internal battery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HMCMedic Posted December 26, 2005 Members Share Posted December 26, 2005 Line 6 web site has a forum for POD users and you can email tech questions, they will get back to u in a day or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzball Posted December 28, 2005 Author Members Share Posted December 28, 2005 Feel free to share parameters and patches also. Does anyone have a good VH patch, the ones on the line 6 site are not very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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