Line 6?
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Posted on Feb 16, 2006 12:45 am
peppyisadog
Member Since: Jan 01, 2006
im looking for something to run my guitar through as an option instead of micing an amp. Are any of the line 6 products actually worth buying or is there alot of tone lost by using these or similar products? Is there something other than a line 6 i should look into?
Thanks
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GeoffSM7b the Chuck Noris of Mic'sContributor
Since: Jun 20, 2002
Feb 16, 2006 02:14 am A number a mambers here use line 6 gear, specificly the POD 2.0, PODxt or PODxt Pro. I've found that using my PODxt a very enjoyable experiance, there is a bit a programing and tweeking to be done but i find that the fun part to creating my tone. There are a # of other options out there as well, behringer has the V-amp, a little easier on the wallet than the POD. Vox also has there Tonelab which has less options as the POD but they toss in a tube into there pre amp (if that's the type of thing that matters to you), and I think the sounds out of the tonelab are very well recreated. Vox also uses the same tech in there valvetronics amps as they use in the tonelab. I for one love my PODxt, it took some tweeking and downloading updates from there site but it's rock sloid for recording. There are some that just don't like anything that models amps and that's there oppinion, my take on it is go to your local music store and try a few out, with and w/o an amp and see how they sound to you .
shepherdsampatron saint of quality footwearMember
Since: May 30, 2002
Feb 16, 2006 08:56 am I was skeptical, I bought a PODxt thinking it would be ok for recording ideas late at night while my wife is sleeping. I figured it would give me a decent enough tone to mess around with and it would be a convenient way to record parts quickly but I was sure I'd end up redoing stuff at a later time with a few mics stuck in front of my amp.
Boy was I wrong, my amp sits in the corner now. I can't think of anything negative to say about my PODxt. Maybe you could argue that I have too many tonal options now and sometimes I get sidetracked just coming up with new tones but I can live with that.
Also, being able to mess around with the settings using my mouse and the computer monitor is really great too, I find myself using the guitarport software more often than not but you can also use the line6 edit program for tweaking (pretty much the same idea, just two different interfaces).
Anyone want to buy my old pedal boards? lol.
Feb 16, 2006 08:59 am I think the better question would be if any of the Line 6 products are not worth buying...I have used the GuitarPort, TonePort and PODxt and they all have different target users, but are all certainly worth products in their target area.
RobbueMember
Since: Feb 10, 2006
Feb 16, 2006 12:47 pm I have owned the Podxt and a Johnson J-Station and I now have a Vetta II Combo. The podxt is much better sounding direct than the Vetta II.
For me it was always like your close but no cigar as far as the sound goes. If your forced to record quietly then the Podxt is your best bet. I also put a VHT Valvulator tube buffer in front of my PodXt to get a little saggyness added back into the signal and the Valvulator turns your guitar signal from a high impedence (ie: modelers do not like and it leaves no headroom) signal to a low impedence one that modelers like and it gives you back some headroom/dynamics.
After recording for a couple years with modelers and now currently working with a 50W Randall tube amp, I will never go back to modeling for my main rhythm sounds.
But with that said and again if mic'ing an amp is not an option get the PodXt and on all the amp choices do not dial the drive settings past 12/1oclock...it will only sound fuzzy/buzzy and sterile. Use more the gain on the distortion/tube screamer pedals and dial the drive all the way down. Start out simple..just pick an amp and a cab and try to get the sound you want from those then add your extras (minimally at first) then go from there.
Happy recording!
Feb 16, 2006 01:02 pm i've been very happy with all of line 6's products EXCEPT for the Spider....that amp is just plain junk....it's very digitized sounding, and is a pain in the rear to record....versitile sure, pleasing to the ear/mic no way.
Feb 16, 2006 07:23 pm Sweet thanks guys, and my main reason for asking is just because we have been having trouble getting good guitar tones by micing amps so we were just checking our options. We also are in the middle of building a room in our garage so that may change everything. but thanks for the input
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Feb 16, 2006 09:15 pm I will as well stand proudly with my PODxt and the new TonePort models. I owned many differant buotique amps over the years and many standard ones as well. I dont play live anymore so the Line 6 stuff is the route I take from now on.
I agree with WYD on taking a bit of time. I know I have been using the POD since its very first generation and have learned how to tweak it to get as close as any modeler can get to emulating the rreal thing. A little work pays off in the end for getting excelant tone.
I would not trade my Line 6 stuff for anything else.
bbbitterI'm back bitches!!!Member
Since: May 27, 2004
Feb 17, 2006 10:53 am I'm not even a guitar player and I luv my POD XT Pro!
Jason H.Jack of all trades master of ___Member
Since: May 28, 2004
Feb 17, 2006 11:11 am I have the PODxt live...Granted its a product built for live applications however its just as good in the studio. the good thing about the xtLive is the software editor being that this piece is a floor module...
Let me just say its pretty cool...Not to mention you can download tones and such. Even some that replicate your favorite guitarist maybe...I have gone after the P. Floyd and Metallica tones in my time having this device...
Feb 20, 2006 03:56 pm DEFINITELY DEFINITELY GET THE PODXT!!
I can't say enough about this product. Spend the extra $100 and get the 3-extra model packs and download the free upgrade firmware. Be sure to check out the on-line library of tones. You can't go wrong. If you've been having trouble getting good tones from mic'ing the amp, then the PODxt should be snap decision for you. You can do all the "tweaking-made-easy" from the software that comes with it, hooked up to your computer via USB cable. EASY EASY EASY. I love mine and it's definitely the best piece of gear I own. You won't be disappointed with this piece of gear.
ciinxMember
Since: May 15, 2004
Feb 20, 2006 04:16 pm trust these guys dude.. youll be suprised!
