Members DJLantz444 Posted December 31, 2005 Members Share Posted December 31, 2005 Yeah I"d like Van Halen patch(es) too. Especially for Unchained. I just got mine in the mail today. It seems cool... but there are some dissapointing things. The fender type amps aren't all that great.. I"ll give it some time though. Soo, anything I should try that would impress me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grueller Posted December 31, 2005 Members Share Posted December 31, 2005 Originally posted by fuzzball That is P.O.D not pod please stay on the subject. sorry:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LaurentB Posted December 31, 2005 Members Share Posted December 31, 2005 Originally posted by DJLantz444 Yeah I"d like Van Halen patch(es) too. Especially for Unchained. I just got mine in the mail today. It seems cool... but there are some dissapointing things. The fender type amps aren't all that great.. I"ll give it some time though. Soo, anything I should try that would impress me? I have a POD Pro (not the XT, so it may sound somewhat different, but on that one I like the clean sound of the Black Panel, when ik comes to Fender amps.I use the Modern Hi Gain for lead sounds (Soldano simulation) but recently discovered the Rectified #2 patch as well. For moderately distorted rhythm sounds I use either the Brit Class A (Vox simulation) or the Brit Hi Gain (Marshall simulation). Laurent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fishfartz Posted December 31, 2005 Members Share Posted December 31, 2005 hey guys, long time no post. i run my pod (2.3, i actually like some of the patches better than the XT versions) i run it from the left side into a very old stereo tube amplifier (12ax7s and 4 El84s) and into an early 60s super reverb cab with original speakers. then the right side goes straight into a small tube combo on the other side of the room. i still get all the tube sweetness and sag but its pretty versatile. i only use maybe 5-6 patches from the pod that ive tweaked over the years but that makes for a pretty versatile "tube amp setup". anyway, im happy as can be with it. sure, for certain things ill always mic tubes, but these Pods can sound sweet when recorded or for live/jamming depending on what you run it through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fishfartz Posted December 31, 2005 Members Share Posted December 31, 2005 Originally posted by fuzzball Bump, Does anyone know if the POD has an internal battery? theres gotta be if it saves settings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DJLantz444 Posted December 31, 2005 Members Share Posted December 31, 2005 Originally posted by LaurentB I have a POD Pro (not the XT, so it may sound somewhat different, but on that one I like the clean sound of the Black Panel, when ik comes to Fender amps.I use the Modern Hi Gain for lead sounds (Soldano simulation) but recently discovered the Rectified #2 patch as well.For moderately distorted rhythm sounds I use either the Brit Class A (Vox simulation) or the Brit Hi Gain (Marshall simulation).Laurent I really like the JCM 800 model, the Plexi Variac, and the Soldano for my distorted/rock sounds. The blackface sounds great for clean. I've gotten the Pod to sound great through a PA.. but here's my next problem guys. I tried it through my amp, both the effects loop, and in front, and it sounds like crap. Peavey Classic 30. Any advice? I turned the amp models off, but the fuzz/overdrives sound really bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DJLantz444 Posted December 31, 2005 Members Share Posted December 31, 2005 Also, the volume on the POD is so unpredictable. Switch from one setting to the next and you can blow your PA any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzball Posted January 1, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2006 The volume situation is pretty simple, you need to start with a patch (preferably clean) and set the volume then match the level with the rest and save each one as you go. This will prevent any sudden volume spikes when switching patches. As for the amp it is a bit more complicated, each item that it is ran through will sound different. I would consider tweaking the patches until it sounds good for the application, you may want to dedicate patches to the amp and others to the PA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LaurentB Posted January 1, 2006 Members Share Posted January 1, 2006 Originally posted by fuzzball As for the amp it is a bit more complicated, each item that it is ran through will sound different. I would consider tweaking the patches until it sounds good for the application, you may want to dedicate patches to the amp and others to the PA. I think that's the way to go, yes. I use In-ear monitoring now, and both through that and on the PA it sounds good. But I could never get it that good on my stereo power amp (Marshall 8008). Laurent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DJLantz444 Posted January 1, 2006 Members Share Posted January 1, 2006 Post some settings, or links to good paches, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzball Posted January 2, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 2, 2006 So far a google search will come up with many patches, if anyone finds a great VH tone (brown sound, or the sound on Balance) please let me know....I want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DJLantz444 Posted January 2, 2006 Members Share Posted January 2, 2006 Here are some really cool patches. Blues and Classic Rock type sounds. http://www.robtognoni.com/line6.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DJLantz444 Posted January 2, 2006 Members Share Posted January 2, 2006 ^I recommend you guys test those out. They sound great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ihsoy Posted January 2, 2006 Members Share Posted January 2, 2006 Thanks for the link. I haven't gotten my POD yet, but should have it this week. I've read some discussion that even though there are a ton of tones on customtone.com, a lot of them aren't very good? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzball Posted January 11, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 11, 2006 So what do you think of your pod? I love my pod it supplies me with many new sounds. I prefer to use it through a amp and mic it to record over direct, but I mix the 2 signals and I even like that better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzball Posted January 13, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 13, 2006 Has any one tried using the POD with an acoustic guitar? I might give it a try soon with my ovation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DJLantz444 Posted January 13, 2006 Members Share Posted January 13, 2006 Why isn't this topic full of people? There are plenty more pod users than this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzball Posted January 13, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 13, 2006 I am not sure I am trying to keep it alive, I think this could be a great source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bieke Posted January 14, 2006 Members Share Posted January 14, 2006 how long does it take to try all settings on a POD well ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bieke Posted January 14, 2006 Members Share Posted January 14, 2006 Now let's take the version 1 Pod with its 28 Amp Models. There are 63 different possibilities for drive, also 63 settings for Bass, Middle and Treble, not counting the channel volume and the drive switch or the footswitches.then there's the Distortion switch with two possibilities (on or off). Altogether we are now thus with 63 * 63 * 63 * 63 * 2 = 31.505.922 different settings for each Amp Model. 8 Amp Models have no further switches, so each count for 31.505.922 settings. The Black panel 2 has a Bright switch, but no Presence and counts therefore double. Then there are twelve Amps without Bright switches, but with Presence. The Presence automatic controller covers a range of control of 63 possibilities. And seven Amps, both have Bright and PresenceAnd there are 16 different speaker simulation settings so for all 28 Amp Models in summary 830.748.151.296 different settings. Each of these can have Reverb or no reverb , so we now have 104.674.267.063.296 settings. These 104 trillion different sounds are a good starting point for our next step : the 16 effect/combinations. Each effect has different adjustment possibilities. The Compressor has five different possibilities.The Tremolo knows the two parameters speed and Depth. Speed has 12 bits, makes (2 to the power of 12) 4096 minus 1 (not used), remain 4095. Depth has six bits, is 63. 4095 * 63 is 257.985 . The 2 chorus effects haver four parameters, together capable of 269.757.798.849 settingsThe Flanger has 263.692.863 . The Rotary Cabinet has two adjustable speeds, nevertheless 12 bits and thus 4095 possibilities. Then still the Depth in-multiplied, results in 4095 * 63 = 257.985 . With the Delay 17 bits are for delay time, resulting in 131,071 possibilities. Delay Feedback and Level have 63 positions so delay ends up at 520.220.799 settingsIt gets more complex if you combine the effectsDelay with Compressor are 520.220.799 * 5 = 2.601.103.995 . Delay with Chorus are 520.220.799 * 269.757.798.849 = 140.333.617.653.708.060.351 . Delay with Flanger are 520.220.799 * 263.692.863 = 137.178.511.880.457.537 . Delay with Tremolo are 520.220.799 * 257.985 = 134.209.162.830.015 . Delay with Swell are 520.220.799 * 63 = 32.773.910.337 times the 16 effects: Compressor 5 Tremolo 257,985Chorus 1 = 269.757.798.849 Chorus 2 = 269.757.798.849 Flanger 1 = 263.692.863Flanger 2 = 263.692.863 Rotary Speaker 257.985 Delay 520.220.799 Delay + Compressor 2.601.103.995 Delay + Chorus 1 =140.333.617.653.708.060.351 Delay + Chorus 2 = 140.333.617.653.708.060.351Delay + Flanger 1 =137.178.511.880.457.537 Delay + Flanger 2 = 137.178.511.880.457.537 Delay + Tremolo 134.209.162.830.015 Delay + Swell 32.773.910.337 Not to forget Bypass = 1 this sums up to 280.941.727.116.278.600.322280 quintillion. The POD has 104.674.267.063.296 different basic sounds. Everyone of these can be combined with maximally 280.941.727.116.278.600.322 different effect settings. multiply those and viola29 Quintilliard different settings on a POD2,94074 times 10 to the power of 34. Nearly a 3 with 34 zeros. But naturally only nearly. If you would take 1 second to test each setting for 1 second, it would take you 232 billiard years. I can be wrong of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzball Posted January 16, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 It has taken me hours to try out all of my patches, I then deleted the ones I did not want and loaded and tweaked others. I have spent 6 hours with the unit easily and I still have more patches to add and tweak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzball Posted January 16, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 16, 2006 I am considering getting the metal pack expansion, is it worth the cost? Does anyone here have it that can evaluate it? I am particularly hoping that the 5150 sim will be accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzball Posted January 19, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 19, 2006 I just used the pod to record a bass track, I found the results to be usable but nothing spectacular. Next I will run it through my A&H mixer's pre amps and a compressor (not the pod's). I want to see the results I get with that. Any one have any experience with the metal pack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DutchSatriani Posted January 19, 2006 Members Share Posted January 19, 2006 Originally posted by Pott 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. Hmm sweetI have a Pod Xt and thinkin' about trying the same thing. What amp models did you use and does it work well with single coils to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fuzzball Posted January 21, 2006 Author Members Share Posted January 21, 2006 I use a crybabby with it as well. I also run the unit through my A&H preamps to give it more warmth when recording direct. I tend to run a line direct and run another line to my amp and mic it for the best results.The pod works well for single coils especialy for lean and blues tones. I like using humbuckers for the rock and metal tones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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