Line 6 POD GO through a BOSS KATANA!! How to set it up!

[@ChrisFerrand77]

Thank you for uploading this! I have the Katana 100w head and the pod go on layaway. So excited to try this!

[@mewzikmanc]

Thank you Tony for this. Recently bought the Pod Go and I have a Boss Katana so this was very helpful. They do compliment each other very well to create some lovely tones. I'm playing a Mexican Squire Strat modded with a set of Seymour Duncan Everything Axe pickups.

[@jimitremonte9655]

dude, you saved me my app sounds so good now with this pod go thank you so much I watched a lot of videos and you nailed it my friend😊

[@TonyEmeryGuitar]

Thanks Jimi

[@richardmcpike]

Helpful and straight to point cheers

[@mikecorey8370]

Your Pod Go videos are great. I'm now a subscriber. Great job.

[@TonyEmeryGuitar]

Thanks Mike 👍

[@jivetolkein]

Nice vid - you could also come out of the Amp Out and set the global to 'pre Cab/IR' but I'd disable them in any patch anyway to be sure.

[@steviesavage]

Just a note that the Katana can be used as an FRFR if you have a model with the Power Amp in jack on the rear, therefore in this case you could leave the IR's active on the PodGo. Using it this way disables the entire Preamp section of the Katana. Mine is the 50 Mk2 EX.

[@BrianAndAmandaDoStuff]

I plug mine in through the power amp in as well. Depending on my mood and the situation, I toggle the IR's off and on, depending on what I'm going for at the moment. The POD Go and Katana are a great combo used this way IMO!

[@fernandodominguez2331]

Hi mate, and the cable output for the Pod Go? Amp Out or Main Out?

[@alejandrolugo3983]

How can you use it as an FRFR?

[@steviesavage]

@@alejandrolugo3983 using a Power Amp in jack disables the Kats preamp entirely, so you only hear the sound of the modeller. Since the speaker was designed to be used with the Kats pseudo-modelling preamp, it is neutral, hence good for modellers. You can also use the Line Out jack to power your own personal monitor live, such as the Headrush.

[@steviesavage]

@@fernandodominguez2331 I use the Amp out to the Kat then the Line out to the PA or monitor. But it depends how you have them set up, Amp output can either be same as the Line output, or Post-Preamp.

[@jayteesgear]

Dude this RULES! I dont wanna run a POD go thru my MT15 and an external cab. I just wanna get a cheap solid atate amp to run a PodGo! Now i know i can!

[@brianpark492]

I do it through my MT 15.Just turn off cab and amp simulator and activate the loop.Use the 4 cable method of course.I just use the effects so I don't lose the amps great sound.

[@colinrt]

At 4:14, hit what button to turn off the IR? You didn't show

[@tedgrier6249]

Very interesting, but you are limiting your signal path to Pod Go > power amp only. Have you tried the 4CM method? OR use the PodGo as an effects box slave to the Katana? That would allow another effects pedal slave the to PodGo.

[@pjhunton]

Nice guide mate, good to hear a fellow northerner ;) Im running a Katana 50 MK II and dont have an fx loop but I do have a power amp in connection, would the setup be the same as youd escribe here for my Pod Go and Katana 50?

[@TonyEmeryGuitar]

I'm a little confused as to why you have a 'power amp in connection'...? Can you explain more about that?

[@bikeman1x11]

@@TonyEmeryGuitar mkii katana have power amp in

[@portuguesebeer5069]

Sounds fuckin' awesome! Boss Katana and Pod Go are 2 great pieces of gear! Cheers from Portugal 🍺🤘🇵🇹

[@REBELSCL]

Thanks..buying new equipment here.. I have a Pod Go ordered but still can't decide what amp head to buy to go along with my 212 loaded with Vintage 30's @ 8ohms... I'd like a amp capable of small gigs but primarily used for studio/bedroom volume practice.... I'm thinking Black Cat Paw or Yamaha THR 100.... any recommendations?

[@aresuricardo4178]

Thank you your vidéos are great 👍😌

[@danialem945]

Hello, my amplifier does not have an fx loop, if I connect it to the input, should I disable something else? Thanks for your help.

[@ferramirez4570]

Sounds awesome! I'm new to modellers but I do like them! Here is my question: If I'm at home and Don't wanna use an amp with the POD go, what gear or equipment would I need to play (Besides the guitar)?

[@TonyEmeryGuitar]

The POD GO has a headphone out. So I would recommend a good pair of open back headphones for totally silent playing. If you don't want headphones then the next thing is desk monitors. Either a single one or better...2 for stereo effects.

[@RandyFnRhoads]

You could run the pod go into a regular guitar cab also with a power amp pedal like the ehx 44 magnum or the seymour duncan powerstage

[@bettsdon8086]

Hey Tony any chance you could do one o the Katana 50 2. It has power amp in but no effects loop.

[@TonyEmeryGuitar]

There are essentially the same thing. So just plug into that and you're good 🙂

[@CoolPabloDeTodo]

But what about your footswitch of katana ? Can you use it normal when you have a clean chanel in your pod go ?

[@Nicolae8607]

What will be the defference if u use amp out from pod go or amp from Katana?

[@benmagee6509]

Hi, in the pod go signal chain, did you use just a preamp or did you use the full amp block? I use the same setup, apart from i have the katana ii. Trying to figure out whats best Great video

[@TonyEmeryGuitar]

Full amp block

[@GerryBlue]

Nice video, How would it sound in front of the amp?

[@edruiz1202]

Have you tried using the phone out in order to keep using IR. That’s how I used my headrush with a fender champion and I though it sounded great.

[@justinTime077]

If I had a katana laying around for this use I’d put a Celestion F12-X200 in. They’re great.

[@gerrymcgill3209]

Hi Tony, thanks for the video, sounds great. Do you set the output to line or instrument when going into the effect return ??....thanks.

[@TonyEmeryGuitar]

Hi Gerry. Line level mate.

[@gerrymcgill3209]

@@TonyEmeryGuitar Thanks Tony.

[@spencerAce]

Thank you! Nice tip though I tried it with my Blackstar ID:CORE 100 which has FX loop and unfortunaltelly didn't work.

[@TonyEmeryGuitar]

Hmmm. It should. I'm not familiar with the Blackstar. Do you not have to actually turn on the effects loop? Maybe via USB as in some other cases?

[@spencerAce]

Yep, I think it should work. There's no in-software option to enable de FX loop but it's enabled because I'm able to use externals pedals in the FX loop. People seem to have the same issue with Helix + ID CORE series. Perhaps I should consider getting a real amp 😄 thank you anyway. Love your videos and tones!

[@spencerAce]

Hey Tony, I managed to make it work with the Blackstar ID:CORE though it is wierd the way I had to do it. It turns out that I should have a cable plugged into the amp INPUT regardless it's disconnect on the other end, to make everything work from Pod Go Main Out into Amp FX return. Crazy, eh? LOL

[@lukabanovic2937]

How do you bypass the preamp section on the MK1?

[@g-man7687]

Like the man says plug into the effects return on the back of the amp bypassing the preamp and only utilizing power section of the amp

[@michaelburrell6692]

can someone explain how to use an external pedal like the digitech drop pedal with the line 6 pod go? cant figure out how to make them work together :(

[@danabnormal5892]

Really good video. Does it sound better than the amp models and effects in the katana itself?

[@twoukes2987]

Yes, I have the same setup as in this video, amp models in Pod Go are definitely better than the ones in the Boss Katana.

[@kissthissonline]

It sounds great

[@emadid05]

Find friend

[@SilverburstT]

It’s sounds really fizzy when I turn the impulse response off. Why is this?

[@kwk-r7x]

did you use the main out or the amp out? I believe you're supposed to actually use the amp out. Also which Katana do you use? The mk2 has a "power amp in" which is meant precisely for this purpose and is supposed to be better than the fx-loop

[@jeffreybrinkerhoff3395]

@@kwk-r7x I know this is ancient, but I was struggling with this until I saw your comment. Thanks!

[@Cherry_Sunburst]

Good video...THANKS man!!!

[@lorenrelks4090]

When I try to set up a 4 wire Pod Go > Katana 100 it doesn't work. Any advice?

[@deetsugc7311]

I have the boss katana mk 2 head could I use the power amp in port and still use the cab or ir or do I still have to turn that off

[@AzaadVlogs7]

Which bottom I need to turn off?

[@sixfoursoul2538]

My humble opinion after a week using the pod go and the Katana, hooking it up all ways possible is that the Katana patches especially gains sound WAY BETTER than the entire POD GO ITSELF , why would I want to put something infornt of my amp that makes your amp it sound worse, and bypass that t awesome Brown sound and other effects we all love , for convenience? The pod only has 6 effects top the katana have a buch and can quickly down load many form tone studio. I am returning my pod go, Katans gains sound better anything eles I want I will just go thought the loop or use pedals reat video and great playing , Im just rambling tho :)

[@Widdy5150]

Man, that intro preset sounds killer....do you share them? 🙏🏼😜

[@TonyEmeryGuitar]

@Richard Poole Yeah. I can put it up on CustomTone if you want?

[@Widdy5150]

@@TonyEmeryGuitar yes please...sounds awesome 👍🏼

[@revolucjan81]

What about global eq? Have you got it changed on pod go or katana?

[@TonyEmeryGuitar]

Nope. Not touched the global settings. And there isn't any (power amp) eq on the Katana Artist that will work when going into the effects loop 👍

[@revolucjan81]

@@TonyEmeryGuitar I have katana 100 mk2. There is no global eq to be used when going into power amp in. But when using fx return I have eq on katana's

[@TonyEmeryGuitar]

@@revolucjan81 ahhh I have the Katana artist, it doesn't have a power amp in, just an effects return in.

[@jetclipsAU]

Does the cab resonance option work on the Katana when set up this way? Thanks

[@TonyEmeryGuitar]

It doesn't Jason no.

[@wlliamson53]

Will this work with a pod hd500x?

[@coreyfelipe5679]

Have you find this out yet? I want to know too

[@robotmechanicalwhizkid2521]

What is the name of the song at 2:28?

[@MrEvilmitch]

I run my pod go into my fx return Jack of my katana artist also but I use a impulse response and like it . I might try turning it off for a comparison. I’m guessing the IR is more for when you are running into a powered speaker ?

[@TonyEmeryGuitar]

Correct. It's generally a no no to run an IR into a real speaker as then your running a simulated speaker/mic.... into another real speaker. But hey, if you prefer that sound then all good there really isn't any right or wrong with guitar tone only what you prefer.

[@chrisowens3817]

Thanks Tony! I have a katana 50 with no effects loop. Wondering if effects loop would sound better than going into front of amp clean. Pod go is great through headphones

[@TonyEmeryGuitar]

Hi Chris. The general consensus is yes, it does sound 'better'. This is because when you plug into the front end of your amp (preamp), it colours/alters the tone from the modeller. This is typically undesirable as you really want a 'pure' tone from the modeller. Going into an effects loop bypasses the amps preamp therefore leaving your tone uncoloured. It's a bummer the 50w doesn't have one.

[@chrisowens3817]

@@TonyEmeryGuitar Thank You,Tony! I'm gonna get a katana100 or something with an effects loop.

[@ThePenitentSquirrel]

You dont need the 100 If you have a Boss Katana 50 Mkii they have the newer feature of Power Amp in. This means you no longer need an effects loop, you plug your guitar into the Pod Go, The Pod Go's Amp out (or Main Out - Left/Mono) into the Boss Katana Mkii 50 Power amp in, and you're done the amp is completely a Full-range Powered Guitar Cabinet.

[@chrisowens3817]

@@ThePenitentSquirrel I bought a set of presonus studio monitors and they are amazing! Sounds just like the headphones in stereo. Thank you guys!

[@nickschuller9861]

Can this be done with a Katana 50?

[@TonyEmeryGuitar]

I don't think the Katana 50 has an effects loop? If it doesn't then unfortunately not.

[@nataniasdieb9148]

👍

[@SynZ777]

How does the Pod modelling compare to the Katana's modelling?

[@craighambo]

I own both and the kat is really versatile with the tone studio connected but the pod go makes it sound way better to my ear and also very versatile.Covers a huge range of tones.

[@2Xboti]

Oh...so that's why my Preset wasn't "working" on my Katana lol