Fractal FM3 vs Line6 POD GO (Helix): is the FM3 worth the extra $$$ ? | extensive sound/ feel test

[@yardrath]

When it's in the mix... You almost can't tell... This is, to me, the key point. Leo, your work on those vidieos is precious.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, for your opinion and your appreciation...it's really important for me!

[@georgesabitpol]

Your videos are just insane, such good demos and amazing playing. You seemed especially inspired with that video.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, your appreciation is really important for me!!!! I also like the song...so your comment makes me happy! If you want to listen to an extended version of the demo song, you may want to check out this link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roWaXouLaLKpbNU Thank you!

[@georgesabitpol]

@@LeoGibsonGtr brilliant, good job!!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

@@georgesabitpol Thank you!!!

[@timrex4175]

Thank you man, your videos answers almost every questions every guitarists in the world have about this devices you're legend in our comunity

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Tim!!! I'm really happy you enjoy the vide!!!

[@marcogarza160]

Just found your videos and they are great! While I do think the FM3 is a step up in many aspects, I prefer the POD GO. It is easy to get overwhelmed with all the options in a modeler so the fact that the POD GO is limited works in my favor. I also like that it can work as a standalone unit with the extra buttons and expression pedal built in. The POD GO sounds pretty good and just makes more sense for how I use a modeler.

[@arnolddealiii4259]

Very good video! Playing is top notch! Here is my two cents :) Ultimately the modeler never sounded like the Marshall in either case. You were able to dial in the FX3 to a slightly closer sound, but in reality it the Pod Go and the FX3 sounded closer in sounding alike. I would give this a win to the Line 6 boys. FX3 has gobs of amps, cabs, and other feature compared to the Line 6 Pod Go... but I believe that's the point of the Pod Go. Pod Go isn't really a Helix because it only has one of the processors that the Helix has. It also doesn't do a lot of the stereo effects that Helix can do. The reason behind this is because it was not designed for guys like yourself, the tweaker. Guys that want to tweak would imho be disappointed with the limitations of the Pod Go, like yourself. It is my opinion that this is Pod Go was designed for guys that don't like spending loads of time dialing in tones. Guys like me. I want a simple interface that I can work with and make quick simple sounds. I'm not interested in trying to duplicate a real world amp tone, because I don't have the options to play my real amp out in the world that often. Lastly, again I admit FX3 has more features... but with all the extra things you need to buy with it, it looses it's flexibility for live situations fairly quickly. With the Pod Go setup is relatively easy. Power plug, instrument cable, out to audio source (amp, mixer, or usb) to me that 6 connections by my count or 3 cords to plug in. With MIDI you can easily add 4 for the in and out on both sides plus a power cable making it 12 connectors to plug in. In a live situation you don't always have the luxury of setup time. Unless the FX3 and the MIDI are on a pedal board you're kind of hosed. So to me doesn't it make more sense with an FX3, doesn't it make better sense to go for the full sized rack gear with controller rather than buy the FX3 and all these extra little things? From a tweaker stand point yes, it does! Pod Go is simple, small, well constructed, and easy to get going on. It's a live rig you won't spend more than 5 minutes setting up, and it's all basically self contained. So that is why in my opinion you would pick a Pod Go over the FX3. Cost, size, efficiency, ease of use.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, you compliments are really important for me and thank you for sharing your interesting opinion with us! As you know, I really think that your opinions are really important also for other guitarist who maybe are deciding which unit to buy! Thank you once more!

[@dr.franciscotorresmarquezc7352]

You did it on the point. 100% with you mate. Just wanna go with an ensemble structure easy and ready to gig around. Nowadays using a cuvave baby lol which us amazing for price and size. But its a bit too noise in some presets (mainly metal disto ones) Ps: Leo thank again and cheers from Chile and best wishes for you and your family

[@davidwoods358]

Really nice extensive comparison. I want both but, I really don't need much more than what the Pod Go has to offer. I don't want to get bogged down with too many choices and too many menus and parameters. I just want ease of use and decent tone.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi David, thank you for your message and for sharing your opinion with us!

[@jazzylei143]

The best fm3 and pod go video in KZbin. Thanks for the honest comparison leo. Please do more videos about this two awesome unit. God bless you.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, your appreciation is really important for me!!!

[@hiddennotesberlin]

nice playing!!your intro songs alone are worth watching your videos.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, when you like my music...I'm super happy!

[@scottpeters4401]

I just purchased an FM3 a month ago....I had a Helix for 2 years.....both great units,but as you said,the Fractal has so many parameters,you can get really close to the modeler amp....with that being said,there is nothing like the real thing...the Marshall Just had a sweeter top end,and overall better sound.....I love my FM3....but I still prefer my tube amps....

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Scott, for sharing your opinions and experience with us!!!

[@diecaverna]

Of course Amps are the best but in my case I’m On Tour so I can’t carry Amps and pedals anymore That’s sucks lol that’s why I love my Kemper Stage because does the job incredible!

[@josephkirby5153]

Your demos are truly fantastic! Thank so much for the work you put into these. I’ve purchased a Pod Go and simply love it!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Joseph, I really appreciate your amazing compliments, that really push me forward to make better videos and music...Thanks a lot!!!

[@rayprevailer8454]

The sound quality is so high or close to each other that for myself the unit I would want would be the one that is most simple user friendly and reliable/ durable. I am not into lots of FX. Just simple to use and program about 6 patches. With a all in one unit I would not use an FX loop. Just guitar in, amp out and a IR DI out to record or front of house. I would choose the POD.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion with us!

[@gitarbangsatchanel8036]

The best chanel authentic comparison

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

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[@nantan9453]

Wow, great playing! awesome legato work! Great comparison too. I think one nice thing about Fractal Audio and the Fm3 is that Cliff will be adding updates and improving the sound quality in the years to come.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you, really appreciated! Yes, I do agree with your opinion: thank you for sharing!

[@NikolausBrocke]

Excellent comparison. It goes to the heart of the matter. Especially delighting to me was the huge sound difference to the original.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Nikolaus, appreciated!

[@samgeorge2494]

Perfect comparison Leo, and thank you for adding the dynamic/responsive comparison, quite helpful.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Sam, really appreciation...your support is important for me!!!

[@picksalot1]

Leo - You make the best, objective, informative, and useful product comparisons I've seen on KZbin - simply outstanding! Personally, I'm not into physical Amplifiers. But, I do care about sound, versatility, weight, size, physical and digital interface, and price. So far, the Pod Go looks like the best choice for me. How good is it's Expression pedal? Based on the User Manual, it looks like if a USB MIDI "Controller" was connected to a computer, with the Pod Go connected to the computer, then the Controller could be used to adjust features on the Pod Go via MIDI. The computer would be acting as a USB Host. Thanks

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you very much, your words of appreciation are really important for me! The expression pedal is pretty nice and the toe functionality (with which you can select the wah or the volume) is really nice. I think you are right, with a computer you can send midi messages via usb. Thank you once more!!!

[@andrewharacidi]

To my mind, the main difference between real and simulated amps is in the resolution. Real amp sounds much more detailed and opened on high end. Not only more highs, but more important: more information in high end. That makes huge difference.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

H Andrey, thank you for sharing your opinion with us!!!

[@BrianVallotton]

Great musicianship Leo! WOW!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Brian, when you like my music....I’m happy 😃!

[@igorcorrea]

Leo videos are fantastic! He makes a very detailed work about specs and sounds, so you can compare features easily and decide yourself hearing the equipment samples.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Igor, thank you so much!!! I'm really happy that you appreciate the videos!!!

[@DanielAnchondo]

Thank you so much for this comparison! All 3 sound great when you're shredding however the differences are more apparent when you do the direct comparisons just strumming chords and hitting notes.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome!!! Thank you for your message and for sharing your opinion with us!

[@lloydallenluna6253]

God that song is so beautiful. More power Leo!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, when you like my music...I'm happy 😊!!!

[@ssm445]

Leo, you keep delivering! I love the comparison of the modelers vs the amp, and I very much appreciate your opinion about the dynamics and feel. Thank you for this section especially.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Michael, your appreciation and support is really important for me!!!

[@jimmykonsta]

Congrats for comparing the pick attack! Please keep that as a habit on all your comparison videos, the way every amp or "amp" reacts is a major factor of lead guitar tones!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for your suggestion!

[@rwalkie2442]

The real question here is do you want to tweak all day or actually play guitar. Other than for studio use the excessive options are almost ridiculous. I sold my HX Stomp yesterday and bought the Go. Played it three hours last night and couldn't be happier. I can always add a pedal or two in case I get that dreaded urge that bigger is better. Thank you for such a great review. I've never seen a review this good. Caught me off guard.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your experience and opinion! Obviously thank you also for the compliments that really make me happy!!

[@siriyohamlidia]

I love your accent! :D Perfect comparison video!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you! 😃, really appreciated!!!!

[@Kaxa25]

great video!! I got a pod go after to see this video!!! really nice!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, I'm happy to have been of some help!!!

[@adriang.7017]

Excellent playing and great job, Alex! You are in honeymoon with the FM3, I can tell! :D Looking forward for a direct comparison between Mooer GE 300 and the Fm3. I wish you more inspiring riffs!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, really appreciated!!!

[@capacitiveguitarresistance]

excellent playing bro. Subscribed.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, your sub really makes me happy!!! If you want, you may check out a playlist of songs of mine : kzbin.info/aero/PL5d6_Yq6oCrwnnNHTA0KoVX-H6L1Jo134 Thank you once more!!!

[@minisurfbanana]

Wow this the best comparison... best way to do comparison videos!!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, this is a great compliment! I'm really happy you like this format!

[@electrifried]

Phenomenal playing Leo!!!The next comparison is you against Pete Thorn, Rabbea et al!! :) You win!!! Keep up the amazing work!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi George!!! Thank you so much, just to be compared to Pete and Rebbea it is an honour for me! Thank you once more!

[@electrifried]

@@LeoGibsonGtr I really like that you are so modest!The playing is easily on par (or above)!!Be well Leo!!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you George, your appreciation is really important for me!!! stay safe and .... stay tuned 😊

[@ricardosilvestri94]

I just received my invitation to buy the FM3... ...so of course the "cheap guy/second-guesser" in me decided to jump on these videos - just in case I can be dissuaded. I will be the first to admit it may be a ridiculous exercise to question my decision to purchase a good modeler, as I play in wedding and cover bands - yes, even in these crazy times - and I also teach online; so of course any of these will be a good decision. :) In my opinion, this is the most comprehensive comparison video I've seen yet regarding the FM3. I'm still reticent to pull the trigger due to my cheap tendencies, but your videos have helped me tremendously. I particularly like the quick comparisons and helpful graphics. As for the supposed latency: while quantifiable, it's just not a major concern when we're dealing with modern (2020 and on) modelers. Thank you, Leo!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome Ricardo, I'm really happy to have been of some help!!!

[@Za7a7aZ]

Just discovered your channel and I can see your dedication and love for music and all the electronics that go with it. Thanks for this educational upload

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, your opinion and appreciation is really important for me!!!

[@PaoloC.]

Congrats for you beautiful and almost scientific comparison!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, your appreciation is really important for me!!!

[@PaoloC.]

For me the Marshall sound of the fm3 in the more sounds test sounded a little boxy with unpleasant mid-low frequencies. The pod go didn't go a lot to the higher freqs but sounded more natural.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Paolo, thank you for sharing your opinion with us!!!

[@ssm445]

Harley Benton released their first MultiFX pedal. I'd say it is a Mooer GE150 in a different casing and a bit lower priced. Best bet to eventually see/hear if there are differences between these modelers: this channel :)

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Michael, thank you for letting us know....I think we will give it a try as soon as I will be back from holidays...😊

[@armax00]

I would say a comparison between the GE300 Lite and the PodGo might be more "fair". I like the "feel" section, was pretty clear the resulting tones and the differences with the real deal

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Armando, i see your point: I would just like to say that the purpose of this video is to verify if the FM3 is worth the extra money in comparison with the POD GO. Thank you for the appreciation of the "Feel" section: it is really important for me!

[@armax00]

@@LeoGibsonGtr fair enough :) I still hope you'll make a comparison between the two soon :)

[@bikashrana1811]

Beautiful playing and tone.. doesn't matter what you use you sound so good.. enjoyed the vid :)

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, really appreciated!!!

[@antoniomonteiro1203]

The modelers sound the same between different units, but tube amps don't, namely due to valve gain and its change with age. So, I think you have perhaps chosen a too bright tone, possibly a bit out of "normal" range of usability, so the modelers are not very good on that. To emulate it better they should have a lot less low end before the distortion, which can be achieved on both FM3 and POD Go with EQ before the amp. So, either the modelers are weak at this point or your amp is out of normal characteristics. Anyway, I have enjoyed very much your video, because we always learn something. Regarding the latency you can record simultaneously a guitar direct signal (via a DI) and each of the modeler outputs. A short "click" is enough and easy to spot. Then, just use the DAW in seconds and read the time difference. Note: you can do the same with the analog path, except for the IR on the DAW whose latency will probably only be noticeable on the output and not on the recorded track. Note that 1 ms of latency corresponds to the sound travelling 34 cm through the air. So if you are used to play the real deal at about 3 meters from the speakers, that corresponds to about 10 ms "latency".

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hey Antonio, thank you so much for your message and your suggestions! I think your approach for measuring the latency is pretty clever! I will try it and post some videos in the future! Thank you once more!!!

[@demymortelliti]

Always great comparisons and videos, and obviously great playing, thanks Leo

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

You are welcome!!! Thank you for your message and appreciation: it is really important for me!!!

[@fransiapotiente6618]

So nice watching your reviews! Keep it up Leo! Your songs are beautiful and touchfull!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much...your appreciation of my music is really important for me!!!

[@paulandreas7955]

you are very talented..i really enjoy your work! would you make an hx stomp vs quad cortex comparison? grazie!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you enjoy the video!!! Thank you for your suggestion....I will think about it!

[@giulianosoranno8911]

Hi Leo, I think you have to put the IR the Daw for all three devices because i think the FM3 and the POd too sounds differently from the real amp in the same way. Probably is due to the fact that they manage the IR differently to the IR loader of your DAW.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Giuliano, I've used the same IR for all the units: for the amp, the IR is loaded in the DAW using torpedo wall of sound; for the modelers, the IRS are loaded in the internal IR loader of the modelers. I prefer not to use the IR loader of the DAW, in order to let you know also how the IR loader sof the modelers behave! Thank you for your comment and for sharing your opinion!!!

[@mehegama]

Great job on the comparison format

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, your appreciation and support is really important for me!!!

[@MykEviiL]

Hi Leo You, Great channel. You could use the pod go built in eq and the IR high and low cut to attempt at adding more of the shimmer in the high frequencies. Or the pod go global EQ or all combined together.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Mike, I'm happy that you like the channel!!! Thank you for your suggestion

[@MykEviiL]

@@LeoGibsonGtr thanks for your reply. Do you have any high pitch unnatural digital noise with pod go underneath amp hum? I do at low and even more at loud volumes as well. It can be noise gated out, but is there when you start playing underneath everything. Using high quality cables Power conditioner Guitar away from pc. Even tried with pc off. Most Notably plugged in with 2 cables or 4 cable method using high quality cables on the amp gain channel. I don't even use that much gain. Is this the nature of a digital product? Is this only my unit? This does not occur with another or digital pedals. To omit ground loop and rf interference using a a powe conditioner and everything plugged into the same outlet. Try 2 cable of 4 cable method. Turn gain channel on set amp or pod go volume low. Listen for constant flangin' or chorus'ing effect with high pitch frequencies underneath the natural hiss noise of the amp. I do not get the same thing with separate digital or analog pedals. Same cables same setup tested through 2 different amps Thoughts? This is with even All amp simulation and fx disabled. It is even worse even with just a USB to my pc and with all other peripherals disconnected, without an amp. Since these are basically little digital computer effect modellers, can you do a test for digital interference the device may give off to some level?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, I'm not experimenting these issues...I will think about the video you are suggesting. Thank you for your message and I hope you will be able to solve these problems.

[@MykEviiL]

@@LeoGibsonGtr thank you!

[@AmarAlhoch]

All modelers seem to sound great these days. The biggest difference is the way they respond. The POD GO, in this example seems to have the same thing I didn't like about my POD HD with the dynamic range. In your example, the other two units seemed to have three different levels. Where as the POD only had two. There's pretty much only soft and loud without much in between if that makes sense.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi yes it makes sense. Thank you for sharing your opinion and experience!

[@scottwhitlow8468]

Would be cool to see one of the extensive sound tests like this one but with the FM3 (or the new FM9!) and the Headrush. :) Thanks!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Scott, ok, thank you for your suggestion!

[@jcoulter43]

Great video. The FM3 does really appear to be the king of the amp nerd modellers. But, the price of the POD Go will probably sell a lot of those units. Keep up the great work. I love your playing and demo songs. God bless and rock on 😎👍🎸

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, yes I do agree..."king of nerf amp modelers" seems to be the right definition...😊 Thank you for your message and your appreciation of my music...that really means a lot to me!!!

[@user-os3vt8lm6g]

Feel test is good! Need some extra tests of that kind, where you trying to get the tone best matched to real amp sound! I mean the tests with different modelers: fm3, helix(or Pod Go), Kemper, Mooer ge300/ge200, Ampero, Zoom. It will be real competition, who can be most realistic! I guess kemper and mooer will win (because of profiling feature)

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for your appreciation and suggestions!!!

[@Stefan-]

Great video as always !

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Stefan, your appreciation is really important for me!!!

[@metallion0738]

Great review bro👍🏻. I like Line 6.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, really really appreciated!!!

[@robertodepetro1996]

Ormai vedo i tuoi video solo per il piacere di ascoltare le demo song!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Grazie mille, mi fa molto piacere!!!

[@normjones6916]

Amazing rocking licks keep it up.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, really appreciated!!!

[@208414]

There are several additional adjustments that you could have made on the FM3. For instance, the presence control might have helped you match some of the high end you were hearing with the real amp. I would have also checked what effect the transformer match and the bias controls in the other menus of the amp block would do to help match the sound and response more closely. Overall, both units sounded good.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi David...you are right....there are an infinite amount of parameters to set...I wanted to stay with the basic ones....otherwise this video would have last an hour...maybe a good idea for a future video is to focus on matching the tone of the Marshall digging the parameters of the FM3...thank you for your message!

[@208414]

@@LeoGibsonGtr I like that video idea. Keep up the good work. You're making some of the best product comparison videos on the internet.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you David, really appreciated!!!

[@sinfirma23]

Yes, you can set the Fractal until it sounds like the real amplifier but that means that every time you want to sound like the real amplifier, you need to have it next to you for to do the matching. Then.. Why do I want a device with which, I need to have a real amplifier to match the sound? Because watching this video, not even the potentiometer configuration is similar. When I buy a Fractal and pay 1300 euros I want to think that I don´t need to have the real amplifier next to me for to looking for the sound, something quite impossible with all the amplifiers that comes with fractal. I think it's better to look for the sound you have in mind instead of looking for the real amp sound. If you want a real amp sound, buy the real ampplifier!. Nice video!

[@juanvaldez5422]

Yes! People are not looking at modeling correctly. Create sounds that don’t exist, that you can’t , yes can’t , get with a traditional tube amp

[@percival5207]

I feel the modelling world is leaving to analysis paralysis / tone hunting and leading us away from actual playing /skill development. I have a helix and iridium and though I love both I pick up the iridium most of the time to unclutter my mind away from so much tweakability

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion with us!

[@JayTheLane]

Firstly Leo these videos are not just enjoyable but educational. Also you play so well with great feel and methodically explain thing 👍🏻 I'd have to agree with getting lot with modelling gear. I have modelling gear and software and you can end up in tweak and preset hell. Sometimes I just go into a few pedals and then into my Vox, the immediacy of this approach is great. That said being able to reamp is fantastic. The biggest difference in my opinion is using good quality IR's. I cant recommend OwnHammer IR's enough 👌🏼

[@juka421]

Once I found my sounds on the gt1000, I haven’t tweaked in months. Turn it on, and play. I think it depends more on the person than the gear.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, really appreciated, thank you also for sharing your opinion with us!

[@capacitiveguitarresistance]

Absolute truth.

[@Rickles]

There's so many amp models in the FM3. I wonder if one of the other jumpered marshall models would have sounded closer to the real amp.

[@alvaroantonioocampogrey2823]

Wow! this format of review is really nice. The Fm3 sounded really good, closer to the highs of the amp, but the POD Go seemed a little bit more natural, less compressed or lively? (i don't know how to describe it), at least from youtube jaj. Some extra digital compression may be affecting my perception. The amp feel seems totally different form both units but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Perhaps an overall comparison of the effects quality (in categories) can be a nice addition to the comparison format (considering that the effects are what the ear may notice a little bit more on the mix and that both are effect units and not only amp modelers). But I remember from the individual review that you were satisfied with the FM3's delays. Now having a better idea of the sound I'm thinking if it's worth...more than double price and the long long waiting. In corona times there are no gigs, but if we have some hope... 3 footswitches :'(. Thank you Leo for the great work and the great music and playing!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Alvaro, both for sharing your opinions and for your really great compliments! I really appreciate them!!! I do agree: a comparison of the effects would be nice...but for sure we would need to select few of them and I have also to figure out how to do it...in fact, for instance with the amp sounds we have a reference (...the real amp), where for delays and reverb it's more difficult to find a reference. I like FM 3 effects, and they are considered first in class also by some great guitarists (one for all...Steve Vai)...also Line 6 effects are nice...but Fractal effects are just a tiny bit more "aligned" to my taste... Thank you once more!

[@zebric]

Helix with 3.1 firmware can now oversample so a new test would be a good idea.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for your suggestion! I will think about it...

[@gauravlama2079]

Would love to watch your review on Ax8 vs Helix aswell.... regarding sound and tone feel too.. also a bit of your experience on how to use those units for home practice band practice and live,, cuz not all of us can afford to buy a big poweramps and mostly we will be using it with a small 30watt Combo amps into the front of the Amp. .

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, I don't have an Ax8, but I think that a comparison between the FM 3 and the Helix would be pretty interesting. Thank you for your suggestion!

[@gauravlama2079]

@@LeoGibsonGtr Awesome...😊😊😊👌

[@FabioCattaneo]

Wonderful comparison and even better playing! My FM3 should arrive the next week but after hearing the real Plexi I’m not that excited anymore 😉 I guess I will keep both the Helix and the Kemper, however, because I’m a nerd, but at the end of the day they’re all nice toys...ehm...tools 👍🏻 Knobs position will always be different from the real deal because of the tapers that may vary between units. In this respect and from a nerd standpoint, I prefer Kemper’s approach, which basically let you post-process the profiles with a “smart” eq, so knobs are just Kemper’s knobs, nothing to do with the real amp. All that said I’ve watched your other comparison video, with the Kemper and the FM3, and I was surprised about how bad the Kemper sounded vs the real amp (bad profile?). So this raises again my hopes for the FM3 which, in that video, was better overall😉 Anyway, I always digress... I like your channel a lot and love your skills! Keep going!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Fabio, for the compliments and for sharing your opinions with us! In my opinion the FM 3 is a great unit...let me/us know what do you think once you got it!

[@paolorussian1081]

Ciao Fabio, FM3 è un'altro mondo, guarda su You tube MARCO FANTON e poi ti rendi conto. Il Pod non va male ma ha limiti evidenti e non puoi mettere in parallelo effetti tipo i delay. Sarebbe meglio non usare un ampli per chitarra quanto un ampli con cono coassiale per avere un'pò di botta. Utilizzare in ear monitor è la soluzione ottimale senza il solito casino sul palco.-

[@FabioCattaneo]

Paolo Russian Ciao Paolo, FM3 mi è arrivato da 2 settimane e sono già alla seconda sostituzione per problemi hardware... Detto questo, l’ho provato troppo poco per trarre un giudizio, però posso confermare che è molto carino, soprattutto per il form-factor. A livello qualitativo continuo a preferire Kemper per la naturalezza degli amp, gli effetti invece sono veramente notevoli. Complessivamente un po’ tirato come CPU ma comodo. PS: su Helix metto tranquillamente i delay in parallelo, su Pod non so perché mi manca 😉

[@Funny-bf8xf]

I guess the one you should get greatly depends if it's available, uh? The FM3 is better but you can't get one (new) right now. You can go buy the Line 6 basically anywhere / anytime. ( at the time of this post). I bought my FM3 on Reverb at a premium. However, I will not compromise the tonal difference between Fractal units vs all the others plus i wanted mine now.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, yes, I do agree availability of FM3 is a point. I received mine after more than one year in waiting list....thank you for sharing your opinion!

[@Funny-bf8xf]

@@LeoGibsonGtr Thank you for the great content that you create.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

@@Funny-bf8xf You are welcome!!!!

[@64north20west]

The Helix is good enough for a low budget or for a beginner or both to get realistic sounds. It should be very practical for a long time. However, I definitely would just go for FM3 if I could afford it.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion with us!

[@biebiekei3798]

The FM3 is the best of course but it's also more expensive; however if you don't have the money, the pod go is not a bad option.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, yes, I do agree...thank you for sharing your opinion!

[@christofkraemer743]

These twins are amazing 😂

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you Christof, really appreciated!!!

[@MFKitten]

Pod Go does let you move the effects blocks around btw, as well as volume and wah. The only real limit is number of blocks and only one "chain".

[@unhookedunhooked3219]

Amazing video even if you do remind me a little of buffalo bill from silence of the lambs. Fantastic playing!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, really appreciated (apart from buffalo...😊)

[@physioacademygr6232]

Amazing Video ! Keep it up !

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, really appreciated!!!

[@GearStuffandThings]

The 2 digital ones are so similar in tone. Save the $$ get the PodGo

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion!

[@alvarofelipe_sepu]

Excelent video, just as every other one that you have done. Thanks so much. I read a lot of customers having problems with audio usb or fs not working properly in the FM3? Did you notice something wrong with yours?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you, really appreciated! So far I'm not having problems with the FM3...I have heard that there are these problems, but so far I have been lucky. thank you for your question and I'll let you know if I will experience these issues.

[@alvarofelipe_sepu]

Leo Gibson thank you. I’ve been thinking on the FM3, but that I decided to wait for a while until be sure that problem has been solved.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

totally understandable...thank you for sharing!

[@Rushtallica]

I'd like to save some money, but in all honesty I'm noticing a significant difference between how good the FM3 sounds vs the Pod Go. I'd rather save up more and have tones that inspire me more.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing!!!

[@harmonicseries6582]

Nice video, but that looks like a different amp to the ones modeled? 1987x vs 1959? I am right now checking out 1987x on fractal and it sounds the same as you amp here

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, I'm happy that you like the video! I'm using a 1959SLP...and not the 1987...you can notice it looking at the writings on the left corner of the FM3 in the more sound section of the video. Furthermore I'm using the same IR for both the machine....that (if I remember it well) is my IR...that I don't know if you have it....

[@ricardbennett6487]

Thanks for this very detailed comparison, Leo!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, you are more than welcome!!! Thank you for your words of appreciation and for your message!!!

[@howgreatisourgodgreatminds3032]

Great video Can you compare NUX MG300 and Line6 PodGo? Thank you

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, I will get a MG300 as soon as it will available in Europe. Thank you for your message and your suggestion!

[@sebasoilher8454]

Where can we get the preset for the pod go? Awesome video!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, unfortunately I'm still not in the preset market...I hope to able to make some of them sooner or later. Thank you for your message!

[@adairo16]

Thanks Leo great video! I agree with you FM3 will grow with you as you want more, but some folks like me doesn't have that amount of money so Pod Go is a good iption How can i get those IR files and the presets you use for Pod Go? Thanks!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you very much...your appreciation is really important for me!!! I'm using a Redwirez IR of a Marshall greenback G12M with a SM57 (taken from bigbox collection), Thank you once more!

[@timstudio1]

Some of the high frequency is being lost in the Pod because of the input impedance issue with the c124 input cap to ground.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Tim, thank you for sharing!

[@gingerdingdong7311]

love your playing. do you have anything available ???? album ???

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you! Not yet, so far, you can check out a playlist of videos of songs of mine here: kzbin.info/aero/PL5d6_Yq6oCrwnnNHTA0KoVX-H6L1Jo134 Another possibility is to search for Leo Gibson in the major streaming services. Here there is a playlist of songs: kzbin.info/aero/PL5d6_Yq6oCrwG29IBNgRPllUrdlQkjfU6 Thank you for your message!

[@gingerdingdong7311]

@@LeoGibsonGtr thanks for reply will deff check out..keep up the excellent work

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, your support and appreciation is really important for me!!!

[@erickpahr31416]

Line 6 for me, I’m not looking for have the same sound of any amp.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Erick, thank you for sharing your opinion with us!

[@erickpahr31416]

Prasanth Selvadurai No! I mean I’m not looking any amp sound because I use a real amp already, so I don’t care if the pedalboard cannot simulate perfectly any amp.

[@thanksforwatching73]

Hello Leo, thank you for video! Do you plan to compare fx-effects? For example reverb, pitch and ect... Many cheap chienes guitar processors have very good amps simulation, but very bad fx effects. So I think need to compare fx effects also...

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, currently in my comparison videos I'm focused mostly on amp simulation. Nevertheless I think in the future I will make some videos more oriented to fx. I can't tell you when, as I have a lot of videos already in the pipeline. Thank you very much for your interest in my channel and for your message!

[@thanksforwatching73]

Leo Gibson , thank you!

[@ozmusic3035]

now you should compare a ferrari and a toyota...I can't hardly decide witch one to buy...thanks

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

😊...this video was highly requested in order to verify the difference between high end modelers and more budget friendly ones. You are welcome. Thank you for your message!

[@uptownphotography]

Really nice video and very well detailed. However, comparing the two units with a very wide price point variance does not seem to be a fair comparison. I think it would be pretty obvious who the extra edge would go to in such a comparison. Let me please clarify, I did enjoy the video and your ability to be very detailed...Just trying to give an honest opinion when there's too much a disparity in price and how that may affect the outcome of features...That said, very nice playing. All the best Leo. Philip NYC Area

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you, I'm happy you enjoyed the video! This comparison was actually requested and I think because some of us are interested in verifying what you get with the extra money of the FM3 / if the FM3 is worth the extra money. Thank you for your message!

[@uptownphotography]

@@LeoGibsonGtr Well that puts a different light on it. If requested, I can see why you would do the video comparison. Makes more sense to do it. All the best... Philip NYC Area

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you. I also think that it may be interesting to find out what the more expensive unit have to offer in comparison with the cheaper ones...trying to answer the question: are the more expensive modelers really worth the extra price? Thank you once more!

[@uptownphotography]

@@LeoGibsonGtr My pleasure Leo. Philip NYC Area

[@marcotagliaro8729]

Bravissimo. Video ben realizzato e assolutamente sopra le parti. Credo di averti visto suonare live tanti anni fa ma francamente non ricordo il tuo nome. Sei di Mestre?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Grazie Marco, il tuo supporto ed apprezzamento è molto importante per me!!! Well, as many of you are asking where I came from, I promised that I will reveal it as soon as I get 10k subs....if ever :). Thank you once more!!!

[@marcotagliaro8729]

@@LeoGibsonGtr 😃almeno dimmi se suonavi con una stratocaster rossa

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Ciao Marco, please send me an email here: [e-mail]

[@giominor88]

When you compare gear using IRs you should use the same IR loader. Same IR will sound different in Fractal's software vs Wall Of Sound by 2 Notes. So, for getting the best comparison, dont use IR blocks on the devices, rather only as a plugin.

[@damiendelvallee7256]

That could be interesting, but i also want to know if the ir loader of the device is good.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Damien, you've read my mind: that's the reason why I preferred to use the internal IR loaders of the modelers. Thank you for your message!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi George, I see your point, but this time I wanted to let you also hear the differences of the IR loaders of the modelers. Actually it's not 100% sure that the differences are coming only from the IR loaders, but they are a part of the equation, and I wanted to try to you give you an idea of the whole behaviors of the modelers... But for sure your approach would have been another test to be done...but the video was becoming way too long. Thank you for your message!

[@giominor88]

@@LeoGibsonGtr Agreed. My point is that if we wanna test how close they sound to the "real deal" we must use the same output source (IR + IR loader). Otherwise, I do agree.

[@ldubz3627]

Hey Leo, Is there a way to use aux in with the FM3? I believe on the kemper stage you can use aux in even though there isn’t a dedicated aux in slot. Just wondering if the FM3 could be set up similarly? Thank you!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, as far as I know, you can connect your iOS, Android, PC, or Mac via USB and play through the FM3 audio device. Thank you for your question!

[@ldubz3627]

@@LeoGibsonGtr thanks for the info. Much appreciated!

[@brovibesvlogs]

I hope you make a video on how external footswitch works on pod go

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for your suggestion and your message!

[@ricardbennett6487]

I think you should have tried to eq the Marshall to sound like the modelers as they sounded warmer and nicer to my ears!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Ricard, thank you for sharing your opinion with us! Point taken, even if I like that glassy ton, especially in the mix, in my opinion obviously! Thank you!

[@SynZ777]

The difference is honestly marginal. You could get basically 1:1 with EQ.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Jake, thank you for sharing your opinion!

[@NYslide62]

Which unit might be the most user friendly for an older player used to a simple rig? Thanks

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, if your request is limited to these two units, I would say POD GO. Thank you for your question!

[@picksalot1]

Leo - Do any of the Line 6 or Helix Effects Processors have a setting that will "globally" account for different types of guitar pickups? I have a guitar with Humbuckers, another with Single-coils, and another with a Piezo. Do I have to modify individual patches to suit each type of pickup, or is there a way to adjust a global setting? I see that the Pod Go does have a "Global EQ" but it is not a "saveable" setting, and is intended to adjust for various room/venue acoustics. I think it be a good Idea if there were at least a few saveable Global EQ settings to accommodate different guitars/pickups. But, maybe I'm not thinking of this in the right way. I would appreciate any insights you have on the subject. Thanks

[@adairo16]

You could make one general patch and then modify that patch for each type of pickups you will use

[@MOAB-UT]

FM3 for the win but if you really want the best, get the Axe FX III.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi David, thank you for sharing your opinion!

[@AA-ih6kt]

Try the 9.0 firmware on the fm3

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for your suggestion!

[@algorithm007ify]

In all honesty, after owning both units, the FM3 absolutely smashes the Pod Go in terms of realism.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion!

[@juankmarte4046]

Yeah but the pod go is half the price. Does it smashes it that much?

[@compactparabolic2002]

Three times the price with no expression pedal, thee times less button switches, very user unfriendly UI for a little better, which is very subjective, sound! No brainer!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Thank you for sharing your opinion!

[@PaoloC.]

Kind of strange that your Marshall sounds so brittle with such an high amount of high frequencies. Does it sound the same with its real cab without the load box and IR?

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Paolo, yes, the same also micking it with a real greenback...it really has that glassy tone that I honestly like. Thank you for your message!

[@ContentFromHell]

@@LeoGibsonGtr Wouldn't have it been more relevant to use same ir's also for the real amp ? did both Ir's had same high/low cuts parameters ? Also the real amp you are using is a SV20H witch sounds to me more brittle than the authentic plexi marshall amp. That could also be a thing for this comparison.

[@cliverkay]

More important is that you cant get hold of an FM3 !!

[@playmoreguitar5393]

The FM3 isnt even available in a sense. 2nd hand they going for upwards of $1700 on Reverb. Ive been on the waiting list so long I am over it.

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, I understand your point. Actually I was in the waiting list for more than a year before getting mine...that is even without headphone out: If I wanted the headphone out I had to wait even more...but it's a great unit!

[@jundossantos]

Damn. That's disappointing. I just got myself on the mailing list. Did you end up getting an invite? If so, how long did it take?

[@midirok]

The waiting list for an fm3 is horrible. You can’t get these buggy pieces that were originally shipped flawed with usb problems.

[@richardbirch5744]

It's not nearly double Leo, it's at least over double & possibly 3 times the price. And that's before you factor in the cost of an external MIDI controller with footpedal so you can gig it! In the US Pod Go is around $449.99 (Sweetwater etc) - the FM3 USA pricing is unclear - back in April it was being predicted at Direct Price: $999.99 (List Price: $1399.99) but I've not seen this for sale yet with any clear current pricing. Also, Pod Go is NOT a Helix so its a bit of a meaningless comparison when you're comparing features - it's like comparing a £20,000 Ford with a £45,000-60,000 Mercedes or BMW and saying the Merc or BMW is better - there's a shock - doh!!! C'mon Leo, I love your vids but I think this is a bit of an odd comparison - at least compare it with something like Helix LT or even the dual chip Helix Stomp. The Pod Go and FM3 are aimed at completely different market segments and use. Personally I think the Pod Go has stood up very respectably indeed and is infinitely better value for most users!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi Richard, thank you for sharing your opinion and I see your point. Let me say that the purpose of this video is to verify if the FM3 is worth the extra money in comparison with the POD GO. Actually many of you are asking me to compare units with big difference in prices, to verify if the price difference is reasonable. Thank you for your message!

[@zorgalias5369]

FM3

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion with us!

[@christianpucciarelli]

Almost 3 Times 😂 leo me lo vendi fm3?😅

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

Yes...actually in €..well, I waited more than one year to get mine...so now I really want to play with it a lot!!! 😊

[@christianpucciarelli]

@@LeoGibsonGtr btw,really 120 second looping?they wrote 5 min on the fractal wiky

[@christianpucciarelli]

Lunedì dovrebbe partire il mio fm3!!!

[@LeoGibsonGtr]

@@christianpucciarelli Figo!!! Se vuoi, facci sapere cosa ne pensi! Ciao

[@christianpucciarelli]

Leo Gibson appena arriva ! Sto sbavando 😂