Checking Out The New Line 6 POD Express!

Let's dive into and check out the HX-based POD Express from Line 6!
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Start
0:16 - Intro
0:40 - Disclosure
0:48 - What Is It?
1:28 - Who Is It For?
2:08 - The Controls
2:56 - Full Mix Example
3:44 - Playthrough Setup
4:18 - Playthrough
9:22 - Wrap Up
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[@3J_Music]

Its truly a great time to be a guitar player

[@thatsmynamesowhat2949]

lol, man it really is! It's the golden age for guitar players!

[@3J_Music]

@thatsmynamesowhat2949 some stuff may be better than other, but it's really all good

[@TheBonac]

Agreed wholeheartedly!!!

[@AlisonGirelli]

It’s always Christmas

[@clunt2548]

Ever since around 2017 its like a switch got flipped, its a very fun time to be alive as a guitarist for sure.

[@limesplays2420]

Honey I Shrunk the Pod!

[@trevortwigg1384]

I like that the amps aren’t labeled as British, American, etc. It’s smart of them to not necessarily elude to brand amp so much as a style of sound. So you don’t expect to get a Marshall out of it. I feel like people expect replica amps out of these things instead of just being happy with a great sound.

[@gregmorales6194]

Ahhh, this comment! Well put and I absolutely agree. We can never appreciate what was given to use if we are unfairly comparing it to none comparable products. If we do, consumers are bound to shit on it and Line 6/ other companies would shy away from taking a chance like thia.

[@alexwalker67]

This is the kind of thing every little home studio needs. This, a decent microphone and some good midi drums and you are golden!

[@nobrakes3765]

Except the sounds won't be better than what is in the DAW already.

[@bendavies9157]

​@@nobrakes3765much harder to play through a DAW live with a band

[@ryan_454]

That things sounds light-years better than the original. Amazing how far digital effects have come the last ~20 years.

[@foljs5858]

The original was still good enough to feature on huge millio selling albums and live shows, even if it was just a cheap "home studio" device. Nobody really cares once the song is fully mixed and the melody and playing are good.

[@billyghostal]

I just bought a Pod XT Live 2 days ago, been having SO much fun with the amp modeling and making presets...yea I know im over a decade behind but I am very happy with my new sounds and thats what its all about!

[@dantana8570]

I still have mine. I now use a pod go good stuff.....

[@rosthariton7930]

I still have my Pod X3 Live after buying it in 2008 and have used it exclusive ly until 2020. Sometimes I play it to mix things up, even though I have HX Stomp and Quaf Cortex.

[@infinidominion]

XT Lives are awesome, some got later pedals and missed the XT Live

[@stefpenfield5918]

Sold. (honestly buying the shit out of this pedal)

[@investingingeorgia8853]

Let me know if you want to sell it after you get all the shit out

[@TheBbtlegit]

Me too

[@bobisadrummer]

Between this and the Boss IR-2, pedals are getting so cool. Compared to Metal Zone plugged into a Crate amp I had when I was younger, these sound killer.

[@sethgross3904]

Use that metal zone as a preamp into the fx return!

[@skaldlouiscyphre2453]

@@sethgross3904 Nah, a Crate GX sounds better than a Metal Zone, and I like the Metal Zone.

[@brunvanderhorst]

What a fun design too, love this thing already. Such a quirky thing!

[@he11bent6]

Sold haha. Just put my HX One up for sale. This is way more up my alley.

[@danthegeetarman]

Wow this looks AMAZING!! Very cool!!!

[@DarrenSMusic]

This thing is frickin' awesome. I'd buy one as an extra "channel" on my HX Stomp XL and throw it in the FX Loop. Worth every penny and sounds awesome.

[@AkiraSpectrum]

Wow, this is a great idea! Very interested.

[@PooNinja]

In classic kidney bean red 🤘🏽

[@jwstout007]

Looks like the Catalyst in a box, totally just ordered one!

[@GerryTrevino]

Great video Fluff!

[@josephwelch8498]

I've been using Line 6 products for a long time and this pedal is pretty cool. I'm currently using the Helix Floor for my live rig. I love real amps but the Helix makes it so much easier for travel and setup. In a pinch this little pedal could be a viable option. It definitely could replace the big bulky bedroom amp. Awesome review as always Fluff!! BTW, love the hoodie!! Representing Backroom studios in Jersey!! That's my bands home base. Currently in the process of recording with Kevin Antreassian. He's awesome at what he does and such an awesome dude!

[@tommygreenthumbs]

This thing is so sick. I'm a father of 5 now and haven't really played a whole lot in the last 6 years but the price point and utility of it is pretty badass! Seriously considering getting one to jam with the homies.

[@ssmetalrulz]

I already have the HX Stomp XL so absolutely no sense in getting this too but still find myself wanting it. What an adorable product lol !

[@Slayer821]

Well it would be good portable way to play somewhere with headphones on.

[@che2335]

Make another dollar stealin a dime sell your soul just to buy buy buy

[@elalamofilms8492]

a good reason to get it? ... it can run on double AA batteries.. js! haha

[@Andrew-wb2zq]

I have the same and I'm tempted to replace it with this lol

[@travissexsmith5362]

Sold! Nice work Fluff.

[@apfelmistnutte]

this is basically all you need. damn i need it as a backup rig

[@TheLaw1]

This looks cool!

[@Anjohl]

Great review! I'm getting the bass version to use as a full "microboard", al9ng woth my handy TU-3!

[@chrismarcyy]

holy cow! I want one!

[@ConstantineM]

Wow. It's amazing.

[@billyjay1]

Lets goo Awesome video !!

[@JeremyLeech]

Didn’t even know this was a thing either. But I’m interested!

[@blueshift9]

Pretty sure it was just announced today

[@jamesprosser7236]

So nostalgic for me growing up with the Pod v2 Bean!

[@neilkorsgaard]

I got this to accompany my Tonex pedal and they are awesome together!

[@GuitARPlayr100]

I came here not expecting a lot. And now I need a Line 6 pod express.

[@slimturnpike]

Same here

[@capacitiveguitarresistance]

Damn that is a great sounding mix.

[@Joel_Roberts]

I love it.

[@TheG7thcapo]

Hmmm i will go for it!!! Love this!!!!

[@Dustinchugs]

Looks like a cool little unit!

[@nickagervasi]

I didn't even know they were doing something like this.... But interesting....

[@smeemusic]

You won’t know when most companies do new products. What’ll happen is people get word of a new thing coming out and all of a sudden all sales basically just stop rolling in until the new release. People save their money for the new item. While this is awesome for consumers this is detriment for companies. So they gotta keep the cool new stuff under wraps.

[@joefisher5616]

I imagine this as maybe a Swiss army knife for some of those effects I use more sparingly. Also maybe filling the gap for a secondary delay. I could definitely see this making it on my board to save space on some of those effects I'm only using here and there. That's not to mention the fact that it could be a nice interface for quick and dirty recordings of ideas. Great review!

[@Screwhead]

The software side of things, and it's capabilities, feels like it could make this a *GREAT* pedal for people that are looking for something that works well as a clean pedal platform, as well as having effects if they're needed!

[@jakewilson7211]

Perfect for using around the house for practice and writing, don’t even need a power supply !! I’d like to know more about the software

[@FunkyELF]

Looks cool. I got the Pod Go because it can do bass and guitar at the same time. Looks like they have a separate express for bass and guitar, you'd be almost the price of a Pod Go at that point... different use cases I guess. You can't run a Pod Go off of batteries.

[@youWoNtLikeMe04]

This looks great. I'm glad they've finally coming down in size. Hoping the software will be good too.. $250 with expression pedal. Effing great price.

[@resington]

Takes me back. Pocket pod express I used heavily when I first started recording. 09 ish.

[@BNA_Est.1988]

Reminds me of the Rockman from the Def Leopard records

[@Metalhead0283]

i am intrigued. so am i going to be to go in the pedal and tweak settings on the effects and amp or maybe even shut off the amps and just use the effects?

[@totalbullion5882]

I think Line6 hit a homerun with this pedal.

[@MSNGR415]

Bought my kid the pocket pod 15 years ago. He still has it.

[@redtiesgang8366]

Hi excellent review. I have a question. While in mode " presets ", can we change the presets with the footswitch ? Like a multieffects pedal ...the right footswitch for the next preset and the left to back and the presets before.......or you can only use the button in the middle to change presets ? Thank you :)

[@juanjose5008]

Nice video, does this POD need a DI to play ot live ? Or can I just connect it directly to the mixer?

[@redbloodedamerican2346]

Just ordered a catalyst last night. Can't wait to get that thing

[@tylermarshall6180]

I bought two while they’ve been on sale, makes for a cheap stereo power amp rig to plug my HX Stomp into 🤣

[@redbloodedamerican2346]

@@tylermarshall6180 yeah! I'd say so! Friend of mine had one of those for sell a while back. Wish I had the money for it. The aren't cheap!

[@Crabfather]

Scored a cat 200 about 6 months ago. Plugging in for the first time, i was bloody angry. It sounded like *ass. The update sounds a lot better, and it's actually great in a band situation. As a practise amp, it's pretty awful. Takes a while to get it sounding right. But you'll love it in time.

[@redbloodedamerican2346]

@ninetydegreeplanet I've loved mine since the day I got it. The sounds is great. Even the presets are good on mine. Didn't take me 10 mins to get it dialed in. And I haven't even used the app yet

[@Crabfather]

@@redbloodedamerican2346 interesting. You didn't find it was harsh and rattly as sh*t and the EQ didn't seem to do much? I am starting to wonder if I got a dud.

[@aaronhiggs]

This is cool. 179.99 isn’t bad: but for 200 more you can get a pod go now. Such a cool time to be a guitar player. Cheap gear is amazing now.

[@jimsimmons2674]

For $50 more or even less you can get the Hotone Ampero Mini with a touch screen and many more features then the Pod Express!I bought my Ampero Mini before Xmas it was a open box in new condition for only $160!Even new ones at the time i bought mine were going for around $210 on ebay!

[@SamLibman]

Genuinely surprised at the sound quality. Good work Line 6!

[@sb6232]

Fluff fluffin around and gettin some fluffy fluftone...sounds killer!

[@jtxiii]

It's like a Yamaha thr desktop amp in pedal form. And I mean that as a compliment since I love my thr.

[@leehenderson8132]

Key word FUN!!

[@jonkerrmusic]

I could definitely see setting up a handful of dynamic patches to cover different genres with this.

[@TristanL585]

I think you’re the first one to upload a video with this because I don’t see anyone else. Waiting for Ola lol

[@aplanebagel]

I just bought a fly rig but I'm so getting this as a around the house practice pod and a multi effect :o When is it coming out though ?

[@troychrisman2035]

just ordered one from Sweetwater. in stock

[@JDHambo]

Bro, when he said there was a looper 💣 💥

[@GROCK619]

Seems pretty cool

[@christopherdamron269]

Are you getting your EQ from an external power amp or plug in, or is there a way to adjust the EQ from the built in amp sims?

[@pdxpete48]

I like the idea but if you have a line six amp and use it in conjunction will it blow your mind?

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

impressive

[@adammorris6402]

I just got an old pocket pod in a bunch of guitar stuff I bought this week!

[@scottyboy8813]

Question, is this product good for beginners? I am learning how to play well going to learn how to play once I get my new guitar.

[@user-oy6zm3cv5u]

I'd need a scorecard to figure out what preset I was on and what's in that preset. the light is purple so that means 2nd, no 4th. it's pointing to clean but I actually set it to a heavy sound. I think I had a pong delay but the knob is turned all the way down currently to analog. I turn that knob and accidentally change the bass level *head explodes*

[@skaldlouiscyphre2453]

I still have my Pocket Pod. I've played guitar in my car using a tape adapter.

[@brightbulbstudios]

Newb question but Where would something like this sit if you wanted to add a wah and pitch shifter to the signal?

[@deviatedseptum748]

Is your signal cut off while in preset mode or can you still play while changing presets? Would love to be able to instantly change tones live, especially in the middle of a song, without using a midi footswitch with a modeling amp/laptop

[@paolo-1283]

Does it have a midi foot controller or external footswitch support for expanding presets?

[@christopherheadcase6886]

Odd question. Can the outs be tailored to be instrument or line level like on the helix products?

[@thelolguy007]

How useful is it live? Ie how easy is it to get useable tones in a live setting with only two foot stitches?

[@justsomemincedgarlic]

A few years back I really just wanted a way to play electric guitar through headphones in my apartment and I ended up getting an HX stomp. It was more money than I was wanting to spend at the time, but it does so much that I made it make sense. I couldn’t be happier with my stomp, and I still use it literally ever day, but if this thing existed I would have bought this shit so fast. Might still have to pick one up just because.

[@superduperj1202]

wish I had checked this out before I bought (and waited 3 months) for the new Boss IR-2 Amp and Cabinet.

[@che2335]

Fluff can i take this and my Headrush frfr108 150w powered speaker to a gig and melt faces?

[@leehenderson8132]

Just pre-ordered mine,bit of a wait.

[@fenderfox5080]

Fluff will you by chance be trying out the new Sheeran looper x? If not no biggie😊

[@albertsonferreira1427]

I understand that there is a pod 6 express for bass , Could the Guitar version of the Pod 6 express be used for bass?

[@doctersound9630]

Not for me. You made it work in a mix. Good job. Love your videos. Cheers from Canada!

[@iwiggs6870]

Look, to me it still has that cheap fizzyness of a not-serious bit of kit, but honestly, if this was my first "amp" I would be pretty psyched with this. This would be great for practice or writing sessions. What a great little design.

[@MattPerrin]

Sounds kind of cool, and top jacks!! 🤤

[@jconner3891]

Want one

[@mode3fpv931]

I like how simple it is.. what does the "alt" button do?

[@user-xj5dj5lp3y]

How is the reverb & delay to the halo pedal.

[@BearDown69420]

What’s something like this but for only effects? I don’t need amp models really

[@KirkyDrums]

Great for the hand held luggage pre gig to get a tone

[@Paragorn]

How would this compare to the Solar Chug pedal? :)

[@eng2005]

can it reamp the clean signal?

[@21stcenturymetal31]

Actually pretty simple and cool. Just add a IR loader and a FRFR or power amp and cab and boom small foot print and portable.

[@oniricPrj]

gotta get me some of that pedal. My good ol' POD 2.0 doesn't work anymore :-/

[@blastofo]

Is the looper stereo? How many minutes of memory?

[@Jesusisatthedoor777]

Can I run this live through a guitar amp and cab?

[@user-jy3io4iz2p]

You definately have a beard 🤠 Does it compare to a Boss ME-80 in terms of sound quality? I know it is made of plastic but plastics can be solid as make the unit easy to carry around. I like the formfactor!!! And with volume control on phones you can use it as a headphone amp 😊 Still watching the video 🤠

[@Spoony2121]

can the amp sims be turned off? and strictly used for the reverb, delay, etc. ? id be sold if so

[@scottbecker3485]

Kinda like the sexier big sister (or brother?) of the Plain Jane Boss IR-2.

[@Brykk]

This doesnt show up on sweetwater

[@wbales2592]

Chicago Music Exchange has preorders online

[@42ronty]

*check's today's date. Not April 1st.

[@leehenderson8132]

THIS IS A WINNER. UNDER $200.GREAT TIME TO PLAY THE GUITAR.

[@stevenorton7585]

Does it with a amp and cab you know like old school

[@DugiDevetCarabolium]

Is it better then Boss IR-2 ?

[@ken92592]

can you turn off amp and cab and just use the effects?

[@beachsidetech]

Yes!

[@deevoetee]

Just pick one up✌️

[@whyismyeyetwitching]

I’m thinking about getting one myself. Let me know if it handles other petals well?