Gear Curiousities: Line 6 POD - The Original Desktop Amp Modeler!

Today in Plague Scythe Studios, I catch up on some sorely missed-out nostalgia with the original Line 6 POD for this installment of Gear Curiosities!
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[@Glenn54321]

Ditto Looper and Line 6 Pod plugged into a Roland Jazz Chorus 22 amp. Has everything I need for home practice and sounds brilliant.

[@lorearna]

I still use this as my main rig with the pedalboard that has 2 separate pedals,I don't play metal so I don't really need the fat tones for metal,besides its pretty versatile ...its sounds better that a lot of pedalboards I tried from big brands..is just straight to the point.....great review...Keep the great work!

[@bobbysteurer]

A friend of mine had one of these in college (around 2007). We used to jam with it in his dorm, and for what it was, it sounded pretty dang cool. Neat to reflect back on how forward-thinking they were with these units.

[@warrengreig5556]

I haven’t used mine in about 15 years but was thinking of using at cottage this summer. Your review was excellent and a great refresher. Thanks!

[@djabthrash]

What i enjoy the most in your videos is your choice of riffs and how well you play them.

[@djabthrash]

And how diverse (jumping from modern metal to Jimmy Hendrix to some crazy ambient Devin Towsend stuff to Pride'N'Glory to Dying Fetus...) you are ! Fuckin' outstanding ! You're like a Ben Eller meets Rick Beato kind of guitar freak :)

[@djabthrash]

How old are you by the way ? Just curious considering your musical references...

[@PlagueScytheStudios]

Just turned 24 actually, I guess I have a larger musical pallete than most my age haha

[@djabthrash]

@@PlagueScytheStudios 24 ! Wow ! I'm blown away, considering your age vs your musical references ! I'm 34 and you seem to know at least as much stuff as i do, in terms of rock/heavy music education. Did you get into all these bands by yourself ("old" Dying Fetus, Pride'N'Glory, old BLS, etc) or do you have an older brother or a dad that got you into this "older" stuff ?

[@PlagueScytheStudios]

I'm an only child, and I'm usually the one introducing weird stuff to my friends, so it's basically just my curiosity. A lot of it is looking for cool guitar tones or production styles I otherwise wouldn't have heard.

[@TahmidRahman]

I still use it live in 2019 man !!!

[@ArcticXun-936]

@Tahmid Rahman I still use it in 2020.. I’ve bought newer versions of Line 6 pod’ish boxes with pedals etc. But I always get back to the Pod 2.0 👍

[@Eged282]

@@ArcticXun-936 I have had many multi effects through the last 20 years. Korg, Digitech, Zoom, Boss etc.. always some that sounds better or worse. But I haven’t seen any knobs oriented multi effects which are as fun as the bean. I have bought and sold beans and currently decided to stick to the Bass Pod XT and the 2:00..too much fun, however limited.

[@paulkline3011]

I bought mine in 2000. I still use it today. It's been a part of my rig since I bought it. Nobody believes that my tones come from this Pod. I play Metal and Progressive metal and people always ask how I get such brutal metal tones. I hear all the time "no way is that from a Line 6 POD" 😂

[@lehmusic2675]

Was looking for someone saying they still used one. I am looking at getting one for recording

[@tanvir1113]

What other padels you use with this pod 2.0?

[@susancorgi]

May be all i ever need is this original pod.

[@davidbriggs9675]

Don't you just have to laugh when the auto cue says, " vintage aunt modelling 😀 Yep, my old aunt Jessie was a real stunner back in 1958...

[@mvyper]

The point of it not being pedalboard friendly shaped is that, back in the day, people were looking for more of an all in one solution. In the late 90s - early 2000s guitar players wanted a multieffect unit that you could just plug into, send to the front of house and be done with it. I remember the guy that sold me my Boss GT6 telling me that he could feel "a coming back of pedalboards made of single pedals" but, back then, midi controlling was still a work in progress. Going from an unboosted clean amp with chorus and reverb to a dry, boosted crunch tone wasn't practical, yet. Expecially if you were starting out, something like a POD or a Boss multieffect was what we were looking for.

[@andrea4809]

I feel the exact same way, by the time you find your sound on new stuff the moment has passed, this gets you there now and sounds pretty good as well!

[@bensmith8240]

I bought an AX8 today because of your videos! Thank you very much for demystifying the pros and cons of different units. Side note: Didn't go for the Helix Lt due to the built-in expression pedal and preference for the AX8metal tones I've seen from people like you.

[@johngiannopoulos4961]

I had one,bought it in '99.Just to say,there IS a combination function which enables a virtual drive pedal before the amp model.I used it excessively for the Zakk Wylde type emulations I made.I vaguely remember pressing a button and turning the drive mode in the Jcm 800 model.

[@PlagueScytheStudios]

That functionality on the face of the unit is apparently reserved for the 2.0 and upgraded 1.0s with the EPROM chip. However, you can access the drive boost and distortion modes over MIDI in the editing software (I was just messing with it this morning). It's not enough low cut for me, so I still need an EQ pedal to make it usable, but it's better than nothing.

[@edrosa3485]

LONG time ago, tried this along with a Vox Tonelab and went with the Vox. Still have and use the Vox, except with pedals. I like tailoring the sound with different dirt pedals.

[@COLDMKULTRA]

Absolutely fantastic assessment and demo of the original POD ... Nice one Man 👍 ( I still use the original into the dry channel of my Fender deluxe reverb ... at the end of an effects chain ) Sounds great live, and in the studio.

[@Lukasz_KLAT]

10 years in homerecording, money spend on many guitar ampsims. Reintroduced myself to POD Farm like two weeks ago. Fuckin amazing lead, clean, effectted tones. It wasn't POD Farm sucking ten years ago, it was me sucking on guitar, going with waaay to much gain, that those devices unfortunately can create. I know a player who sounds better with his Flextone II head that his bandmate with Mesa Dual + Mesa oversized.

[@javimm77]

I bought the original POD, version 2.0, upgraded later to 2.3 via a EPROM chip swap back in the late 90s. I was amazed. So easy to use, effects, sounded great (to my ears at least). A lot of pros recorded albums with it at the time, so it wasn't that bad I guess. I had a great time with it and learned a lot about the differences of tube amps just by reading about and researching the models. I was 20 at the time. Happy days :-)

[@Slamthulhu]

I grew up on the Big Bottom model, I use an AX8 now but I still got a fondness for the BB deep down

[@PlagueScytheStudios]

You can get really similar results by running one of the 1x15 sub IRs in the cab block with your normal cabs on your favorite Recto/FAS model. That's basically what Line 6 did for the Bb.

[@Slamthulhu]

@@PlagueScytheStudios Thanks for the tip Ryan! Gonna try that with the FAS Brootz model, your Ola patch really turned me on to that one specifically, it kind of feels like the BB of the fractal world

[@swivelnek5]

Awesome stuff!!! I have a Pod Pro Rack and still use it with a combo amp, stereo out to stereo in. The Pod software allows you to add other effects that are not on the face, such as Presence, boost and distortion. Also the you can change the speaker cabs with the power button and the save button called the Amp Tuning Mode (its in the manual). Recently bought The Mooer Radar and a Boss GT-1 and breathed new life into this unit for direct recording. I now turn off the on board cabinet model. I'm using the GT-1 as my recording interface and for my stereo effects. The Ping Pong delay when the time is turned down between 10 and 40 and the feedback is turned down to 0 the effect creates a stereo room effect. Over all I still use the PPR (Treadplate) as an amp head like someone would use a vintage JCM800. Great stuff!!!

[@3745green]

People just want to shit on stuff. Sounds fine to me. Given the current options, this wouldn't be my first choice. Any competent player artist can use most anything and sound good. Great video.

[@3745green]

@@GuitarsAndSynths K?

[@GATvsGAT]

Totally agree. It’s just a tool at the end of the day

[@brianwilson7928]

In flames used these into 5150’s on a KSE and As I lay Dying tour around 20 years ago. Their sound was unmatched.

[@sleepless51]

This thing was revolutionary back in the day. Not sure if they are the first ones to introduce the amp/cab modelling on the market, but it opened up a whole new world in the industry.

[@tunasalad970]

Nice video! I have a 2.0 I still use regularly. The trick to get good metal tones in my opinion is to use it purely as a preamp. Boost, tube power amp, real cab. I still use mine often when I’m not in the mood for axe fx. I’m not sure how much adjustment the old 1.0’s have with the ‘amp’ AIR setting, but on my 2.0 it defaults to be used in front of a clean channel. It requires a settings change for ‘power amp input’. It’s called ‘cabinet tuning’ in the manual, and this helps it sound much more like a preamp, and kind of ‘takes the blanket’ off the sound. With default settings it sounds more like a distortion pedal. Using the ‘direct’ mode with the cab disabled is close but a bit more muffled. I believe you can turn off (or change) cabs with the 1.0 if you connect it to your computer (midi to usb interface) and use line 6 edit. Maybe see if you can find a firmware 2.3 eprom, updating the 1.0 to 2.0 software is as easy as open it up, and plug in the new chip. Old school firmware update.

[@PlagueScytheStudios]

I could not find a 1.0 manual for the life of me, and the EPROM upgrades are over half the cost I paid for the POD alone. Perhaps I'll look into it later for another video.

[@PlagueScytheStudios]

Update: I got Sound Driver working through my audio interface, so I've screwed around with the "hidden amps" and parameters. Definitely some much better cabinet models, and the presence is nice. The drive boost and distortion suck for what I want them to do, still need an outboard pedal to get rid of the flub. Still, I'll be using this setup for some upcoming content.

[@tunasalad970]

Not sure if you’ll see this, but I recently picked up a Pod Pro to replace my Pod 2.0 bean, the Pro is on one firmware behind the bean, and I was surprised how much worse it sounds, much more ‘blanketed,’ and murky. I’m tracking down an update eprom now. I would guess the 1.0 is even worse. If you know anyone who can burn EPROMs I found a link to the Pod 2.3 (the final update) eprom file here about half way down the page: dbwbp.com/index.php/9-misc/37-synth-eprom-dumps Might save a few bucks if you want to explore this unit further.

[@PlagueScytheStudios]

I actually fell into that rabbit hole while making the next video on the POD lol. Unfortunately the EPROM burners I've seen cost more than the third party units someone is selling on eBay, so no luck on the DIY path. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LINE-6-Pod-V-2-3-firmware-OS-Update-EPROM-LATEST-UPGRADE-Guitar-Effect-/273395814261 I would be curious to hear a side by side comparison of the 2.0 vs the Pro on the same settings. If it's that different, perhaps some video content on the 2.3 firmware is warranted and I'll spring for the upgrade. Do let me know if you find something cheaper.

[@yigithicylmaz774]

I loved that Single Rectifier boosted by SD-1 tone. oh shit... that's not from the POD, that's an actual amp. why does it sound like high gain amps have a high cut that is so apparent? maybe line 6 realized what makes amps sound "digital" in the first place but could never solve this problem?

[@PlagueScytheStudios]

Ding ding ding! High frequency aliasing and artifacting was my guess as well.

[@dominicsinicrope2795]

I had a line6 vetta2 in the mid 2000’s and I was fond of it. It was great for playing a wide array of everything. It never had the feel of saturated tubes of coarse, but it could be dialed in to do whatever you needed. The big downside was it just took a lot of time to tweak and dial in exactly what you want.

[@farber2]

Cool, just bought one of these, and a week before bought a Sd overdrive pedal as shown, coool!

[@brandonwardlaw981]

Try the POD X3 Iive or pro. Big bottom and the criminal (5150 model) with tube screamer in front on dual tone mode. One panned hard left and the other hard right with Rosen Digital IRs, American Custom and Orange PPC 4x12s. The blend is absolutely incredible!

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

Steven Wilson used a PODXT Live for his live shows for a number of years. Justin Broadrick (Godflesh) used the same model to tour and record the Hymns album.

[@KimonFrousios]

I recently brought my POD2.0 out of semi-retirement. The 2.0 made my beginner days back then a lot more enjoyable, by opening sounds previously inaccessible with my solid state amp, as well as making my first pedals sound passable. That said, I too found a lot of the default sounds and some of the models a bit unusable. With time one learns what each model can and cannot do. The pocketPOD is 2.0-based, with a bunch of extra presets, including a few for bass. The reduced controls are a pain, especially the dead-brain lack of a dedicated volume knob. The build quality is also nothing like its big siblings. The limited physical interface makes use of the PC software a necessity. BTW on the 2.0 you can also tweak some internal parameters not available on the physical interface by using the MIDI connection to the PC software. I don't know if 1.0 had that option yet.

[@PlagueScytheStudios]

You can on the 1.0 as well using Sound Driver, I was just messing with it yesterday. It's missing the 4 amps exclusive to the 2.0, but it's otherwise the same. I plan to use some presets I've built on an upcoming shootout.

[@tomford8286]

Pre dating the Line 6 Pod was the Digitech GSP5. And then the GSP7.

[@robertrubio1552]

Wow! I didn't realize how great that one sounded.

[@eternalskull]

In my experience, just go straight to the X3, it's initially the XT, with all the amp models and effects unlocked. (Referencing the st has expansion packs for bass amps, effect pedals and more aggressive high gain amp models, with X3, they are all on there already....

[@jamesha175]

i have a pod 2.0 and i'll be damned if it does not produce better tones than my pod xt live.

[@ayeapprove]

Bulb used the XT for alot of his early demos and it sounded huge. I have 2 POD XTs and they are great for cleans as well.

[@jeffloven839]

used it for 20 years-satch, ACdc, Vh-GNR--I get everything I need out of this $100 unit

[@georgepelekoudis]

You reminded me that my brother got me a pocket pod years ago as a gift 😂 Great review. Cleans and lo gain settings were definitely better than hi gain. When I started assisting at studios in '98 these units would come in a lot during mix sessions. Engineers would have me insert them on the console channel. Used on vocals, a lot.

[@SteffeLindmanMedia]

I´m a Line6 user, over the years i used POD, POD 2.0 POD XT, POD XT PRO (rack) POD HD500 Helix and Helix Rack, Line 6 products are great but just like all amp modelers they need some tweaking to get some decent tones. The Helix with the right IRs is killer sounding amp modeler. :-)

[@Burnt_Gerbil]

Fun fact. Meshuggah has used the Line 6 POD rack mounts for their live sound.

[@PlagueScytheStudios]

Yup, which is why the tour supporting Nothing didn't exactly sound amazing from the footage I've seen lol (that and the Nevborn guitars)

[@demesisx]

I still have all of Fredrik Thorendal’s POD sounds. He sent them to me on the tandjent forum back in 2000 or so. I have yet to find a closer Holdsworth sound and I’m using a Kemper these days, though I will say that I prefer the Kemper, obviously.

[@PlagueScytheStudios]

That's a pretty cool peice of guitar tone history to have. If you have the .l6t files handy, I would totally love to share them in a community post.

[@demesisx]

Plague Scythe Studios I’m digging.

[@THALL0120]

The vetta presets were straight.

[@djentmaster33]

@@THALL0120 you got any presets you'd be will to share for my X3. I have a catch 33 preset but I'm wanting to get a lead tone or if it's a beefier tone than the catch 33 preset I have I'd use it instead.

[@djentmaster33]

@@demesisx I messaged you I just got a rackmount pod pro, I have the m80m and a fortin boost and I'm looking to get as close to their tone as I can. It would make my dreams come true if you could share some info.

[@JohnBham79]

At least you are admitting that you are open to exploring the value of the pod

[@JRP3music]

I had the Line 6 POD.. Got the upgrade. I eventually got the XT and XT PRO. I use XT for silent practice, demos. I like the XT PRO but mine has issues with Reverb virtual knob moving by it self. It took me a long time to dial in sounds. I think they did a great job. I just lost interest in digital modeling in general. I like using a tube preamp at the input using Orange amp sim. Also try using stereo tube preamp after the outputs sounds great.

[@LeonTodd]

FUCK YES!

[@LeonTodd]

V-Amp next :D

[@brpadington]

I still have my Pod 2.3. I still like the Soldano model for dirt and most of the cleans are still usable. I am tempted to profile the Pod Soldano model with my Kemper. Strangely the fizziness on the pod is still present in the helix.

[@washburn1877]

Can you connect a Boss Equalizer Ge7 into the pod to alter the bulky sound to get more bite?

[@PurpleRecords1972]

Tried the bass Pod, not bad at all. The Pod 2.0 hands down the best efx package ive ever used and owned, sadly had to sell it a couple of years ago but - ive just purchased another one - I can do without it - Recommended A++

[@THALL0120]

The pod is the #OG of modelers.Sure u need to cut all that high end but ayy it does not sound bad at all in the mix.

[@le_elexius0444]

quick question: which way does the switch at the outputs has to be looking, in order for the pod being in "amp mode"

[@jasonholden1376]

My parents bought me this when it first came out and i was frustrated trying to use it at first cause I was trying to plug it directly to a speaker cab and wondering why it wouldn’t work? 13 year old me didn’t realize it wasn’t an “amp” and I needed to hook it up to one to get sound through a cab 😂 Had fun with it after i hooked it up correctly to my old pawn shop keyboard amp tho.

[@DRAWINGFLIES]

Still have my Bass POD sitting around. Served its purpose.

[@joshuakozee5719]

the boss katana really nails the high gain tones using digital tech, but that is just my opinion, I believe boss really does a good job with their digital modeling.

[@matttaylor1449]

Under "Rectified" it looks like it says "Modern Niga"

[@guybuddy1]

I bet it sounds broootal. lol

[@yallevereatenbeans2723]

It’s a very dark tone

[@luisownerbr]

It's the amp EVH used to play unchained

[@curmudgeonmahnruf]

There is a "by ass" option at the effects section. The "modern niga by ass" could be the Tosin Abasi signature preset.

[@para_bellum_1984]

I guess this particular unit once belonged to Josh Travis.

[@JonathanHernandez-en4on]

Tons of Zakk Wylde in the demo!! Love it man!!

[@jamesmiller9823]

Not trying to argue but Korg Pandora came out in '95 and the pod came out in '98

[@skipmurphy1]

I bought one of these a few weeks ago. 65$!!! Lol I use it for practice and when I don't need or want to do anything complicated. I take it to a buddies house to work out tunes. It's so simple, 2 cables a guitar and the pod. I plug it into my buddy's PA. Couldn't be easier to travel with. Would I gig with it? Probably not but perfect for a little jam or practice. :)

[@guybuddy1]

I still use my PODXT(heavily post eqed obviously) for recording in conjunction with physical boost pedals(vintage rat / ts808) and love every bit of it. Does it sound like a real amp? eh, kinda, does it sound good, absolutely.

[@howardellismusic]

my pod seems to have been set to A442. How do I recallibrate?

[@AlbertoMartinezDelRio]

Great review.

[@AndreiGrozea]

I'm here to fanboy over Carcass posting a pic of Bill's lead tone, he uses one of these on the new album

[@ZedChuva]

I traded my Peavey Bandit 112 for a Line 6 Guitarport XT back in 2003. I had zero used for a real amp, since I was just recording in my apartment and it fit the bill. I haven't used anything but Line 6 since (until I found the Ignite VSTs). I've owned the GP, XT Live, X3 Live (which I still use), PocketPOD and the HD500. I will never "poo poo" Line 6. I'm far, far from a tone snob and Line 6 has (almost) never steered me wrong. The HD500 was a huge letdown, due to the DSP limits. The Helix is a total game changer and once I'm not a broke bitch, I will be picking one up.

[@7AKV7]

Dude, do some VST stuff more, your videos are really helpful!

[@RokDAWG1]

A Pocket Pod is actually pretty impressive.

[@jimcamp2423]

I went with the Behringer V-Amp 3. It's on the most basic of practice amps and it's really the closest thing that can get your vintage practice amp to being the modelling amp that is just beyond your budget. It's not perfect, neither are the current modelling amps, both are better than the prior generations and neither is going to be a Kemper. But a Kemper is another budget anyway. Most folks could buy several guitars for what a Kemper will MSRP for. For existing set ups, this is a nice addition if a foot pedal/switch is what that amp needs to get to 2019 era amp equipment. The beauty of these type of products is the recording, you don't need to mic a speaker cabinet.

[@ZachComa]

Those pass filters on the higher gain emulation stuff really kills it, especially the low pass. If they'd just quit it and let everything though, it'd be closer to the real deal.

[@RÅNÇIÐ]

Any opinions on the Line6 Spider Valve HD100? Tube Amps with Modeling tech isn't something I you see very often...

[@dallasbiggz7007]

how do you turn off the Cab Sim in the Pod 1.0 ??

[@dallasbiggz7007]

I see - he explains it at 25:59 - you just use the switch that selects either: [ direct (a.i.r.) = cab sim ON ] vs. [ amp = cab sim OFF ]

[@robgray4188]

Line 6 pod I mean.. great vid

[@georgepelekoudis]

Ok, you piqued my interest. I dug deep, and found the Line 6 Pocket Pod my brother gave me for Christmas, years ago. I put in 4 AAA batteries, and it works. If you're interested in continuing your series on the Pod series, I'd be happy to lend it to you.

[@PlagueScytheStudios]

I believe the pocket pod is the same as the POD 2.0 and original modelling algorithms, so that wouldn't do much for me right now. If I get a hold on the other pods though, I'll let you know. Thanks for the offer!

[@Oilid]

Man, I feel so old... 😂

[@TheJMan1K]

How would this sound with a Mooer radar and Fortin Grind/Precision Drive? Also really dig the 30-50 min vids you got. One of the few guys actually going into extreme detail.

[@PlagueScytheStudios]

Check out the POD vs POD shootout I did, theres a segment featuring out board gear like boost pedals, cab IRs, real power amps and cabs, etc.

[@TheJMan1K]

Plague Scythe Studios appreciate it. I’m waiting for someone to do a solely Meshuggah vid. I think PODs were their bread and butter back then before they went to AXE FX. Also is the noise gate on the POD 2.0 usable?

[@enriquebellocq6675]

The old pod is the best of all of them. It's not Chinese, and sounds better than all the post line 6 products... Obviously you can not compare it to the real thing, but it's great!! And it costs less than only one pedal. I don't know what was this guy expecting....

[@Menyhard]

I have one. And I love it

[@broggsey]

When you said this was the first of its kind I thought you must be wrong, friends had Korg pedals in 93 ish which sounded great but they only did 1 or two types of gain stage, I’ve only found a use for moddeling since I Started recording again recently as I can record the signal clean whilst monitoring amp sounds. Latency was to much trouble till I got a modern setup

[@jamesmiller9823]

Korg was the first small preamp effects units I ever saw. I still have a Korg Toneworks

[@djabthrash]

Diggin' those Zakk Wylde/Pride'N'Glory / Black Label Society covers big time (iti ncludes the BLS riff in the "Korg A5g" video) !

[@benedettosalamone7813]

Nicola Manzan from the (ex) one man band Bologna Violenta use only this for his live playing

[@fahimsarkar7290]

how did u connect pod2 into pc ...??

[@azzazelo]

I'm gear neutral and have always said just use what sounds good. That being said I'm so glad youtube exists now to debunk all the snake oil in the industry. Dialing in tones is an art just like any other and the skill set isn't or at least wasn't taught at all when I came up in the early 90s. A true artist may have preferences but at the end can get you something out of just about anything.

[@nologo24]

the best rectifier sound of amp modeler.....

[@andrea4809]

The bad rap these got originated from the huge amount of people that had no guitar playing ability's and bought these thinking it would make them a metal guitar god. This did not happen. These still hold there own to this day!

[@metalmover]

"TAP" was a shift key...so if you held down tap...the knobs changed...you were asking for a "Presence" knob...that is Treble while holding down TAP....I don't know why they didn't write that on the face...my pod has it written in magic marker on face.

[@robgray4188]

Lmao back then.. bro I feel old I remember getting that and being so excited and it was the newest thing.. wow I’m old

[@jeffreymonroe153]

There are deeper edit abilities. Holding tap and turning low, mid or high will give you more edits like feedback for delay and such.

[@PlagueScytheStudios]

That's only on the 2.0, the 1.0 requires a firmware upgrade. You can get to those parameters through old Line 6 software over MIDI though (I've been messing with that the past couple of days for an upcoming video).

[@lone-wolf-1]

Never tried the overdrive pedals infront... 🤭🤔

[@nickm.9474]

Got one in the cabinet still. I don't hate it.

[@lormpino1]

Can anyone explain the left and right out jacks

[@pedrolourenco2707]

an ADA mp2 would be a nice review! it was a tube preamp that had a lot of simulations

[@ayeapprove]

15:24 Hell yeah Machine Gun Man!

[@jojoagustines639]

Hi there! I always watch your videos It so helpful and worth to watch. Please try to review the underatted digitech gsp1101 updated version v63, its an awesome processor in live situation also in recording.

[@fourshoesyeah71]

can you connect it with a pc and record? If so ,how?

[@DreidMusicalX]

I had the PODxt all the way up to last month until the power switch broke on me and I cannot find a new one. I had it for 14 years and it played well. And yes, knowing how to create tones and not the stored ones they load it with have a lot to do with it. You have to use the internal things in the software to create decent tones. Yes some things sounded like shit, but I found some really nice tones to work with from it and have no complaints. Is tube better? Hell yes, depending on how many thousands you want to spend on a fucking amp head. But when you have a small space to work in and you are not touring, or just want to quickly record an idea you have in seconds? One of these POD's or PODxt's were great for that. I hope one day amps will be as easy to work with as Line 6 is.

[@musicman700]

I remember when this was like around $1000

[@thesociophobe8425]

I still have one...it served me well for a few years but sounds terrible to 20 years later...times change.

[@nizodizo9549]

I have had Marshall tube amps in the past and feel the Marshall amp setting to be very realistic. I have never had any Mesa stuff So I can not comment other then I thought they sounded fake. The Marshall JMP Mkii that I owned was marketed as "The worlds loudest and Clean amp ever made". I can attest to that, It needed an attenuator to get a good distortion sound out of it. Otherwise you were knocking the building down.

[@Menyhard]

I have a foot pedal for it. It does help

[@sinnertrain7405]

I dug out my old POD 2.0 recently and tried to use it in my home studio for a certain song and couldn't get a sound good out of it. I went back to using my Avid Eleven rack. Even my Fender G-DEC Three 30 sounds better than the POD for direct recording. I too am not a fan of Line 6 products, other than the DL-4 delay unit (great pedal, but mine died on me).

[@mfkrwill]

Would love to see a demo of their Spider valve series or maybe a vetta 2 in the future

[@PlagueScytheStudios]

I would do naughty things for a Vetta II head...

[@mfkrwill]

@@PlagueScytheStudios If I ever see one going for a decent price I'll let you know!

[@mfkrwill]

@@PlagueScytheStudios theres a couple of vetta 1s going for under 300, cheapest 2 I see is 650

[@PlagueScytheStudios]

Same, I'm not sure why they hold their value so well compared to the V1s and POD X3 products.

[@tunasalad970]

For what it’s worth, XT (with model packs), X3, and Vetta are all the same modelling and tones will be the same (within reason, allowing for different quality AD/DA converters, and perhaps different processors for the new stuff). X3 can also do dual amp like the Vetta (unlike the XT). Though the workflow is different for all of them. X3 is two discrete signal paths where Vetta is not, from what I remember.

[@joshuakozee5719]

did you used to have another channel or appear on another channel you look super familiar

[@SeacowCabs]

When that POD are “new”had a hype, a little thing which contains many amps, the concept sounds great but the sound are... bad? Actually for studio-bedroom musicians, are better options or plugins who sounds a lot better for the same money or less of that POD

[@thesociophobe8425]

We often didn't have those options 20 years ago. What was your go to tone 20 years ago?

[@higler.]

With good IR's I bet a POD can sound pretty damn good these days. That was the biggest piece of the modeling puzzle that was missing at the time.

[@williamtower5702]

I owned this and some asshole in the music complex I was living at stole it- loved that thing

[@Firing_Order]

Sonic Clang apparently used the XT on the Classic Doom 3 mod's soundtrack. That's probably the best I've ever heard this, and even then it''s still not that great. Interesting bit of history though!

[@ZachComa]

Periphery used them as well.