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Topic: It's 2014 - Any Pod HD Users? Any X3 Users? XT users? |
Kevin Majka
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Chicago, Illinois
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Posted 15 Feb 2014 6:25 pm |
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Hi All -
If you use modeling for your steel and specifically a Line 6 pod.... I'm looking to hear or see some patches for the XT/X3 or the HD desktop/500 models. Looking to pick one up for FOH and quiet stages.
Thank you for sharing! If you have any audio links to your playing or videos, or patches - please share I appreciate it! |
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b0b
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Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 15 Feb 2014 6:41 pm Rice & Bean
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I used a Line 6 Pod XT running direct into the board for all of the guitar and steel tracks on this page. Oscar's guitar (a Strat) was recorded first, and I added the steel (a Sierra Laptop) later.
I didn't really document the patches, but the recording shows some of what the Pod XT can do.
I use it live between the volume pedal and the amp on most of my gigs. It's rare that I'm willing to hook up a whole chain of effect boxes when one unit can do an acceptable job.
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Darvin Willhoite
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Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 15 Feb 2014 7:32 pm
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I have an HD desktop and an HD500, I use the HD for steel, and the HD500 for guitar. BTW, the patches are not interchangeable for these two models. I pretty much quit playing a year or so after I bought them, so I haven't scratched the surface of their capabilities. I saw a few days ago that one of the big, online music dealers have the HD for $199.99, half of what I paid for mine. Line6 must be coming out with a new model soon.
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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David Cubbedge
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Toledo,Ohio, USA
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Posted 15 Feb 2014 9:48 pm
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I've been using a Pod XT since 2005 or so and love it. Live and recording.
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b0b
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Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 15 Feb 2014 9:57 pm
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| Darvin Willhoite wrote: |
| Line6 must be coming out with a new model soon. |
I wouldn't hold my breath. Yamaha just bought them. 
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Kevin Majka
From:
Chicago, Illinois
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Posted 15 Feb 2014 10:24 pm New Model Likely
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| They updated the HD500 and Pro to the HD500X and the Pod HD Pro X... Likely there will be a new X desktop - just wondering if anyone has strong thoughts on the HD vs the XT/X3 line. |
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richard burton
From:
Britain
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Posted 16 Feb 2014 2:59 am
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I use my X3 at home, with headphones, it saves setting up all the amps etc.
It's way to complicated for me, but I did eventually find some pre-set sounds that I have modified to give me the steel sound that I like.
I have moved the gazillion overdrive/fuzz patches to the far end of the scrolling, where they will never again see the light of day  |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 16 Feb 2014 3:18 am
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I use a POD X3, but for effects only on gigs. I have one preamp that I use for recording, sometimes.
I agree a new model must be coming out as the POD HD's price has dropped in half ($199) at Sweetwater.
I tried a POD HD and sent it back. Didn't like the "new" effects and didn't like that the POD HD, unlike the POD XT and X3, tended to take some body out of the signal with effects only. If I were using distortion it would not be noticed, but on a clean signal it was apparent. |
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Dennis Wood
From:
Savannah, TN USA
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Posted 16 Feb 2014 5:45 am
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I use the podXTfor effects for live gigs and practice. mostly for delay and the lesley effect. I still use a stompbox for overdrive sounds. The best feature of the podXT, for me, is playing my backing tracks via USB thru my steel amp. Track volume is independent of guitar volume. I can adjust the track volume from my laptop on the fly. this works great for practice and solo gigs.
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Jon Light
From:
Saugerties, NY
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Posted 16 Feb 2014 6:38 am
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My XT was my gig rig for a few years---actually, the only reason I stopped using it is that I'm not currently gigging. Working at home, I've become addicted to stomp boxes and the Pod has not seen much use. However I recently did a recording project and after way too much dicking around I pulled out the Pod and *bingo*.
I use it for amp modeling and for fx.
I also bought the bass pack in order to gain the speaker cabs.
Like b0b, I don't document my patches. I do find it quite easy to create good sounds, though.
I have no experience with anything post-XT. |
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Darvin Willhoite
From:
Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 16 Feb 2014 7:27 pm
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I like the sound I get with my POD HD. I couldn't find any presets that sounded worth a hoot, so I sat down one day, connected the POD to my computer and experimented for a few hours. I came up with 4 or 5 patches that sound good to me, some with amp models, and some without. I like it better than the XT's or X3's I've had.
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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