LINE 6 POD GO - METAL

[@OlaEnglund]

WILL IT... do metal really good? Or really bad?

[@MarcusVinicius-ui2ty]

Can you make a video with the pod xt live they have midi using as a controller or make a good sound for metal with the xt live

[@noemario2348]

It does. You must update the firmware to get access to the Revv purple, that's my favorite one. Hey how can I find your IR?

[@MrTherocker101]

in the room?

[@guardsmansteven4128]

Sounds mostly shit

[@rexcassidy]

Trim yer mustache your riffs will be better :)

[@idanshahar]

Sounds great and that's what's important. It took a long time for me to start ignoring the familiar sayings: Doesn't sounds real Pushing air Kemper is better Amp is better What you need is to find the best sound to suit your needs, and use it. Don't say "it doesn't sound like a 5150" etc, but just find the best tone for yourself and USE IT! The crowed doesn't say "ah, it sounds like a plexi", all they hear is noise anyways.

[@givemeajackson]

imo that's a matter of personal useage. for pretty much every professional application, especially live, modern modellers are absolutely perfect, and ignoring the familiar sayings is absolutely valid. but nothing is ever as fun as sitting in front of a real amp with a real cab. imo tube amps are for personal enjoyment these days. i don't walk away from my friend's kemper smiling ear to ear, but i do walk away from my blackmore and laney 412 grinning like an idiot. depends on what you're looking for.

[@gutsuthemasterchef]

The thing about guitarrists is that most of the time we choose de sound for two reasons: how it sounds with everyone else playing at the same time and how it sounds to ourselves as we play it. So, yeah, tone is definely not that important to the crowd, but It is for ourselves. It help us feel comfortable playing. Thing is: I do feel that I play better when I'm using my usual gear or something that sound as good or better then when I'm playing with something entry-level, because when it doesn't sounds right, it's distracting.

[@irmasil3]

The most interesting part is that most people complaining the modellers don't sound like the "real thing" never actually played the real thing....B. Marsden used to laugh with all the guys mentioning how this or that Les Paul doesn't sound like the real 59' and he always responded: "Ok....how many originals have YOU played???? Cos I played a few.... :) " And the usual response was 0...

[@BollocksUtwat]

Arguably though an audience can hear the difference if you play better when having more fun and sadly having more fun with a cranked tube amp is basically a thing of the past for all but the most popular acts who can afford to bully their way into a venue with whatever kit they want.

[@miket2646]

Love this conversation because there's so much truth to it. The modelers are just awesome in the studio and work so well on stage for going to FOH. But yea, at the end of the day.... nothing will ever feel like standing in front of tubes while pushing a few feet of drivers.

[@PhilDuggs]

I don't know why but Ola has become my favourite KZbin guitarist. He seems as genuine as they come and doesn't seem to pander to that masses.

[@arronslacey]

That's probably why ;)

[@ScottMacLeodCompany]

Yeah, that and the fact that he's the real deal and has already done everything that most guitarists are trying to do.

[@mattcallaway7164]

I recently lost all my gear in a house fire, and I ended up getting the POD Go as a quick and dirty replacement for all the pedals, rack gear, and computer/amp sims I lost in the fire. This unit works spectacular as a stompbox/fly rig in front of an amp with the cab sims disabled. It's definitely not a replacement for a good amp sim for recording, but as an all-in-one unit for gigging with a amp, it's great.

[@retrakor]

Hey, may I ask how things are going 3 years after the fire? I'm truly sorry for everything you've lost.

[@mattcallaway7164]

@retrakor Not too bad, I've re-aquired some decent gear since. Some friends hooked me up with a couple guitars as well.

[@TheyCallMeNoobieButItsNewBa]

@@mattcallaway7164 dang that sucks to hear, but im glad you actually got some stuff to replace it. hope everythings going well currently. God bless

[@yzpersonal4213]

I don't know much about amp sims, which ones are good quality ones for recording?

[@ELECTRICSCARS]

You have truly great Friends ♥️

[@jasonstallworth]

Dude, that sounds really good! I’ve always liked the Line 6 tones and still have my HD500. (Had the XT Live many years ago).

[@untilwearehuman]

1:54 "and then I have my own " 😂🤘🏻

[@matthewoshea7224]

2:01 - "0LA Olas Balls" Amazing.

[@renzadraincem5279]

Really appreciate it when people demo amp modelers acting as a preamp thru an fx loop of an actual amp. Great job, Ola!!!

[@fatsuperfly]

I’m getting one, and buying a small tube amp and will do 4 cable method. It sounds cool, I liked line 6 because of the fx, but i won’t use this for really the amps, I kinda like it.

[@bidhanniraula655]

i was literally waiting for your review since this thing launched.

[@saltyapostle44]

This video is a good example of why I stopped using modelers. I was spending so much time toggling back and forth between models and settings that I was spending more time tweaking than playing - always lookign for somethign that sounded just a tiny bit better. Give me a quality real tube amp with one or two great sounds any day over this infinite variability and option paralysis.

[@flesruoYkcuFoGuoY]

I got a good sound out of this in a single sitting, whereas I've owned a Mesa dual rec for years and still am not happy with how it sounds. It depends highly on the player, and your know-how.

[@javier_ojeda]

Every time I hear that More Than Ever riff, it brings a chill down my spine. I enjoy your vids a lot Ola. 🤘🏻

[@robindanneels3750]

I really like the sound and functionality of the pod go,it sounds great on my mesa 295 stereo simul class poweramp.also what made me decide to buy the pod go is the Amp out.so i use one cab in the Middle for my dry sound and then the left and right on the mesa and this is the setup i wanted for years🎼🎶🎶🤘

[@LeonardMoney2017]

When will you have Coffee with Chuck Billy of Testament?

[@thomaskuhn2549]

or better: Alex Skolnick

[@commonman3361]

or better: Dean Lamb

[@Jeffmetal42]

Chuck Billy should bring one of those coffee mugs with a weed pipe built into it for his episode. 😂

[@mattjns]

Or Paul Davids?

[@tzctlpc]

Here is some he should do coffee with. Aishoku Aisaka of Myukokei Line, Atsushi Yokozeki Of Kinniku Shoujo Tai (since 1988-1989), and Daron Malakian Of System Of A Down

[@prestonsucks666]

I picked up a Pod Go to use for some of my covers on my channel. I love it, the tones you can dial in are pretty sweet for a $450 rig.

[@TaylorDanley]

I feel like Line 6 just gave up on developing their cab section because they knew companies like ML and OH do it significantly better, and usually people just load up their own.

[@MaestroJericho]

If you use aftermarket IRs or power amp into a cab are the core amp tones on par with Helix? I'd get it just for the Archon preset tbh lol.

[@firmans12]

@@Mostly50 I'm thinking about getting helix. But now i see this video I'm getting more confuse what should i get. And what's the difference?

[@brainlet8936]

I was choking on my water when that fart sound effect popped out of nowhere lmao

[@gabriellesta7568]

Will it chug?: -Reverse flying V -Marshall MS-2 -Korg Miku Stomp

[@MegaJiiRo]

Korg miku chuggiest of them all

[@NorgGrimm]

Add Electro Harmonix Nano Green Russian reissue as well.

[@tormenmashi_]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYG8aqynbLyootE ms2

[@heathpass3708]

I love my pod go. You get a whole lot more than your paying for with it. Probably the best purchase I’ve made in a damn long time. With the pod go edit you can really get deep into it. It’s crazy. Only bd thing I can say about it is that when updating the firmware, be really careful. I turned mine into a brick for about 2 hours after I got it. But luckily I figured out how to get it to boot up. Other than that it’s highly worth buying.

[@heathpass3708]

Also tweeking the global settings for high and low cuts make a lot of difference in the presets. Makes it sound more authentic

[@yurvedicenergy3214]

Best comment ever

[@PaulChoate-s4v]

My 15 yr old fender mustang floor sounds just as good

[@fatseaturtle]

I have a Pod Go as well. Love it!

[@TheGgreen100]

What a great time to be a guitar player. I would have killed for anything even close to sounding this good and that was this portable when I was learning. Back then there was basically no middle ground between a Peavey Bandit and a full price too-loud-for-the-house professional tube amp. The Pod Go's built-in IRs are really bad though hah.

[@sb6232]

Just like you said, add a 3rd party IR, and it takes the Pod Go to the next level. Sounds amazing (..and I'm a Kemper guy!) I think it sounded GREAT once you kicked in your IR. Rediculous amount of value and capability. Nice work!

[@lequitakeen1957]

What's a IR? sorry I'm ignorant of it.

[@sb6232]

@@lequitakeen1957 Impulse Response...It affects your tone & feel by about 50-80 %...The better the "IR" the more real feeling it sounds..more convincing..Ola speaks of this in great detail in this video..

[@SonOfWalhall]

Im trying to get PodGo to work with my tubeamp, its difficult to make it sound good. Gotta read more i guess

[@carlosbell1132]

@@SonOfWalhallwith your amp you need to turn the cab sim off

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

I got mine back in late April, and really like it so far. They do sound tighter when you put an overdrive pedal block in front of the amp (just like you would a real amp). It does take some tweaking, but you can get a decent sound out of it. And it does record well thru the USB. I posted my own demo of it, and I think it really sounds great.

[@johnbeamon]

6:00 you hit one of the main weaknesses in the Helix/POD line of products. (BTW, this is the new POD, not the new Helix, which makes it a huge upgrade for PODs to carry Helix software and limited features.) The cabs are models, not impulse response recordings, and they all sound a little "off". I used stock cabs for 2yrs before buying the OH core bundle, and it changed the whole device for me.

[@nischalmaharjan7524]

ughhh i searched this like a couple of hours ago and then you upload this. YOU THE BEST

[@sb6232]

Ok..That thing sounds AWESOME!!! Especially with the 3rd paerty IR's.

[@hjort3405]

I sold my kemper stage for the pod go. It provides me with everything i need and in the band mix nobody hears the difference to the high end modelers

[@GiordanDrago]

The trick with the stock cabs is to use the hi and lo pass filter to recreate the response of a true cab. There's not much effort if You know that trick. A Mesa cab won't have a full range 0 to 20k response. Obviously commercial IRs are fuckin' amazing but You absolutely CAN make the stock cabs sound good.

[@portuguesebeer5069]

Sounds awesome! Great piece of gear! Great riffs too! Cheers from Portugal 🍺🤘

[@ZackSeifMusic]

I think the Rev sounded best with your IR. Line 6 has always had weak IRs but amazing fx. I’d love to get your cab sound if it’s available.

[@SamLibman]

As soon as you plugged into the real cab, it’s like all the stars just aligned. Those built in IR’s were 😖.

[@iganpparamarta8813]

Agreed, especially when Ola do the gallop picking. Tight and pleasant.

[@istvanm666]

This is a Helix LT lite rather than a POD series gear.

[@haydenhoffman3008]

Is that impulse response you used in the video available to the public? I NEED IT

[@BaxcraftGaming]

My favourite guitar KZbin channel

[@BrandonBames]

Evergrey.....I love it when you go full Swede.

[@HenriqueHaagRibacki]

More Than Ever ❤️

[@robmlisanti]

Evergrey 🤘😎🤘❤️

[@robmlisanti]

Spearfast wrong

[@robmlisanti]

Spearfast I don’t really care what you think and I’m not a teen moron

[@wardiup939]

Omg! Great video. The MGS reference when the door was opened though!!🤣🤣🤣

[@wolfyhii5446]

I'm not super knowledgeable on tones and stuff, but to me some of those standard impulse responses sound great! For the price and for someone just starting out, I'm pretty into this and I'm considering picking one up. Thanks for the video Ola, even if I'm a bit late to it

[@nubinshred]

Haha yes, all of those cabs sounded very good and actually noticeably different from each other. Guess Ola was going for a different sound

[@daroanvimusen]

14:44 and very solid product , for sure 😂

[@GarethFerguson]

Your studio set up is fucking amazing bro!!!

[@therealjackfisher]

5:22 HEY Thats MY SOUND! This thing can break glass. Thats the sound I always go for. The sound of smashed glass when you chugg. EPIC!

[@styrofoamghost5099]

I think the pre amp is lower because you have to go into options and set it for the right impedance. i think... i just got mine too.

[@krisnemeth992]

This is the 2nd peice of gear I've bought after seeing your videos. Always honest and informative 🤘🤘

[@danielaparicio9964]

Ola do you have some kind of impulse responses pack available to purchase? Thank you

[@rbenon]

When you become a member you can download a bunch

[@danielaparicio9964]

@@rbenon Thanks for the info 👍

[@meatrocket1]

Thank you 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@Skeezix4]

Came here to ask this as well. Thanks!

[@atroy1981]

@@rbenon hi mate I am a member but I don't know where to find to download the irs?

[@GuitarTabsDaily]

11:38 is that the metal gear solid sound when someone notices snake!? 🐍 🚨

[@agustinmartinez3000]

Yes

[@jankapic7413]

Hello man! You've mentioned your IRs - what IRs are you using? :)

[@mattjns]

Become an Ola member and find out!!

[@JeffOnTheStix]

Probably his Hesu cab.

[@serdar213]

7:08 4x12 1960 T75 sounded a weak Pantera IR ,so Ola picked it and changed the mic. Sounded More Pantera That's it !!!

[@axistec]

11:38 Ola always paying attention to details 😂👌

[@josephromero4989]

Even Ola’s “shitty riffs” sound way better than my best 🤦‍♂️😆😆. @Ola Englund, thanks for doing this video man! You kick ass!

[@koryanderson2183]

I like learning about the computer stuff, it’s like new territory for me and that guitar is sweet

[@AlanW]

What have we learned? That that mic on that cab is incredible.

[@ICACJ]

Just got the POD Go. Was getting same error with Revv Purple as well as with other modules/pedals. Firmware update did solve it.

[@AlinStoe]

@Ola Englund, the IR you loaded in this video is available for purchase on your site? Would like to give it a test with my Pod Go! Thanks!

[@pedrohvbsilv]

From wich song is the riff on 11:18? nice demo Ola!!

[@NeZversSounds]

Will there be an Ola's IR pack?

[@hauntedhotdog]

Line 6 is still behind the times when it comes to cabinet simulation... even on the Helix I didn't think it was great.

[@apoplexiamusic]

it seems like the big amp modelling companies always fail when it comes to good Cab sims or IRs... dudes! just team up with ML Sound Lab or Ownhammer or Redwirez!

[@RetroDaydreamMusic]

I love Ownhammer! Finally got my FM3 to sound METAL haha

[@IoannisFidelis]

Amen to that

[@TaylorDanley]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's why AXEFX does it. It's like, why try to even develop a cab section when people are most likely going to use their own IR's??

[@JosePineda-jn8jk]

Taylor Danley but it begs the question if fractal got some deal with those companies barring some others from doing the same. I know some pedals have official names when the work with a company directly; like ik multimedia with the AmpliTube stuff have fender names, soldano, orange, and maybe even Marshall (not sure about that one) names because they got the licensing. Similarly line 6 getting the Revv branding but, again it’s the pedalboard wars right now with so many accessible and good options, but it would be cool if there was just one unit to rule then all... cough cough* Kemper. O_o

[@apoplexiamusic]

Jose Pineda i think Fractal might have an contract with ML Sound Lab as Mikko made a lot of cab packs for their products

[@MetZelRio]

Bro, you're getting to one mil. I'm calling it.

[@richarddeeble09]

Ive found the ir's on the unit need lots of EQ, particularly when using high gain - i think they could have done better. Crunch and cleans are pretty good. Still very happy with the unit, the effects are amazing in stereo and the functionality is great.

[@che2335]

Ola's IRs rule them all

[@CREEPLAIR]

I've always had to cut high/ low gain on the stock cabs to get them to sound decent on the Helix. Switched to OwnHammer Mesa 4x12 impulse. never lookin back

[@brandonrogers5207]

Excited about my purchase waiting for it to arrive home. This video sold me on purchasing it. I’ll have to download your impulse and a few from my friends.

[@RetroRGB]

Thanks Ola, this is exactly what I was looking for.

[@apocalypsenow5626]

The Best intro of the world !

[@mickeygiesbers8176]

Dunno man, I'm a Helix user, and I always thought: maybe I have to buy a Kemper or something... until this monday. My band mate got a Kemper stage, and after playing together with him, and also playing through his Kemper, great sounding device definitely.... but I realized I like my Helix every bit as much as that Kemper, so I personally was REALLY happy with that outcome 😂😂 I mean I do think, Fractal and Kemper stuff sounds better out of the box, but with some good IRs and a bit of tweaking you can actually get a just as good sound out of the Helix =P

[@sporkcrx]

Agreed. I think they're so damn close. I drive myself nuts comparing them all, dont even know why

[@jburdsinfuse]

I’ve wish the Helix was easier to program. On the surface it’s really easy, but I have a hard time getting that same wide open tone I get from pedals and a tube amp...it always sounds like a professional recording of a good tone. I’ve heard people get that killer tone, it just takes too much tweaking for my taste.

[@mickeygiesbers8176]

Jared Burdick Yeah I do understand that, I have my Helix for 3 years now, and it took a lot of tweaking, but the thing is, I always chose things that are difficult 😂😂 my favorite amp of all time is a Rectifier, now the first time I got to plug into a real Recto, I was SO disappointed because it sounded like ass, I did not know, that you really have to spend time with it and it's a didficult amp to dial in 😂😂 But I understand, live I always use a power amp and my ENGL or Marshall 4x12, been thinking about going direct, but I still love the sound of a real cab on stage 😂

[@mananakoa2412]

Sounds so good I just ordered one thanks Ola!

[@stephen686]

Damn that sounds sweet @1:40 !

[@petervansuijlekom2278]

Great review! Awesome metal sound!

[@shawnmatthews5118]

I just bought one, due to your video, Ola. You should get sales commissions from Line 6.

[@stephanrobidoux2486]

Like the Evergrey riff🤘🏻

[@ELECTRICSCARS]

When you can't get an AxeFX or Kemper this unit is the way to go for, i will buy it soon

[@mrAxelat]

Hey Ola, can you make your own Mesa Oversized 4x12 IR you are using in this video available or buyable? Would be great thx!

[@jgmopar]

I got to go to an Open House that Line 6 did. Part of the tour you go past the hall of Amps. They have some awesome amps that they Model. I got stuck in there just looking at all the amps that they have. I was really Impressed with there setup and Engineering dept.

[@michaeldeckow9803]

Hi there ola been catching your show for about a year now and i gotta say the way u do your channel is very fresh and funny,but educational with all the tech and instruments you discuss.getting to the point, i dont know if you ever showcased the rocktron widowmaker as it could have been earlier and i missed it, i know this unit has been out for some time now so if you have done so i apologize, and if you haven't i would definitely like to see your spin on it as you really know how to put preamps through their paces to show the pro's and cons,sorry to ramble on, just a big fan keep up the good work brother

[@BobSmith-gh5wj]

Good stuff thank you - your awsome!! Can you please do a tutorial on what this setup is that your getting your sound. Is it from studio speakers with you Line 6 Pod Go plugged directly in - would like to see the routing of your cables and any type of interfaces you have going - Cheers !!

[@stephentyree9296]

Just got mine. Impressed so far.

[@Metroidam11]

If I played live or with other people at all, I would totally pick this up. But I only play at my desk a the moment. Maybe some day I'll pick this up! 😊

[@emi7521]

"Olas Balls" hmmm....that must be a really nice preset then

[@EvansFanily]

Dramu Emanuel very hairy tone

[@DropDee44]

I've got the HX Stomp and along with it I use IR's from Celestion themselves and it sounds phenomenal! This is the realest guitar tone and closest I have ever heard to a real amp. The celestion IR's are made of insane quality and you really should check them out. They have sound samples for every IR so you always know how the characteristic of the sound is gonna be like. Note that all of the Helix family members (:D) use the exact same sounds so the pod go and hx stomp use the exact same sounds as the Helix and Helix LT. Ignore the standard cabs, the amps are insane and paired with high quality IR's you will be definitely satisfied after spending some time tweaking it.

[@danyroy-robert7544]

Hi! CAN i Ask wich ir celestion you use for metal? If you play metal... thank you

[@DropDee44]

@@danyroy-robert7544 I dont really play metal but for punk rock and post hardcore I really love the V30. Also the Surh V30 is probably sounding really great for metal but you should check out their site because they have sound samples for every single speaker.

[@DropDee44]

@@danyroy-robert7544 The Orange V30 tho would probably be a great choice aswell.

[@danyroy-robert7544]

Hendrik Seeger thank you !

[@Cymbaline713]

That IR you have sounds killer! Is it the same Hesu 2x12 IR you had on the Headrush site a while back?

[@87JRox]

YES bit of Evergrey

[@arnoviljoen1341]

good honest quick review , I still want to try it for my self.

[@yurvedicenergy3214]

What a nice multi pedal I just got one last week .

[@JiTiAr35]

Will it chug for : - Mooer GE 150 - Nux MG 300 - Valeton GP 100 All about $150

[@apoplexiamusic]

they all do! especially with third party IRs

[@IllusionaryFuneral]

With the Choptones IRs/setting pack, the Mooer GE 150 definitely chugs. It sounds straight out of a pro record.

[@northtimo666]

We already know those chug.

[@BlackLegASTRO]

which one of those 3 are the best tho? I'm planning to buy one of those.

[@IllusionaryFuneral]

IRA-BIM The Mooer is definitely the best out of the 3. The sims sound the most realistic.

[@KowProdMedia]

This is great, as a drummer who also likes to write, I already spend too much on drum gear, so spending a ton on guitar gear is silly. I need something like this just to make music on my own. Thanks for the video and helping me in my decision making process 🤘🤘

[@bengalster7127]

I've been using the Helix for a few months now and just as you did here, most youtubers have always been complaining about the built in cab-sims. To be honest, my personal experiance was the total opposite. Whenever I tried IRs from Ownhammer or ML Sound Lab or whatever, I felt like it sounded like plastic (if anybody understands what I mean). The treble too harsh, the bass too muddy/un-defined and over all very "digital". While the built in cab-sims sound much more realistic, if you invest some time to try different mics and mic positions.

[@JohnSmith-oe4bw]

I totally agree, and have had the same experience. With Post-EQ, I like one of the 4x12 cabs better than all the ownhammer & ml sound lab IR's I have.

[@vhcxhbvg]

@@JohnSmith-oe4bw care to share names?

[@rickm1255]

The riff at 11:18? Very cool

[@artreemusic2646]

Ola, where can I buy your IR used here in this test??? POD Go sounds incredibly !!

[@BrianOC41]

Sounds good. 👍🏼 what tuning are you using?

[@dyers1210]

Havent played electric since the Vamp came out...They deff came a long way with the tech. They meaning in general

[@carlosrelampago2279]

I use Zoom G5N and o like it but maybe this Line 6 sounds better. 🙏🤘

[@onetimeboomseekanddestroy4550]

THE BEST OLA......OLA THE MAN!!!

[@GuitarWithDofka]

Line 6 is getting better

[@bingbashbosh1]

11:38 Was just casually playing me some MGSV while you scared the s**t out of me but it's cool

[@DavidNwokoye]

*Glenn Fricker has joined the chat*

[@ConstantineM]

He actually liked Helix.

[@Ottophil]

I can’t stand glenn. Hes a giant douchebag. But we agree line 6 blows

[@hectoreduardofuentealbapel7830]

@@Ottophil It's a "gimmick" The guy is really humble and comunicative, hoping to help people

[@ZackSeifMusic]

He already demo’d the unit. Not sure if the video is up yet but he said it worked well for him.

[@behindthen0thing]

Hello Glen

[@hierrogm]

Yep ola your right ….I have both headrush and pod go ..,headrush fir metal is just killer …your patch fir headrush is awesome I use it all the time

[@Acxwins]

uuh was thinking buying this!, thanks ola du sve jävlär

[@HunKules24]

That evergrey riff fucking dope

[@mananakoa2412]

There’s tons of IRs and presets to be had out there and yes you need to update your firmware

[@rolandoamado1459]

That riff at 12 minutes, man!!

[@pablomontesinos6852]

5:30 more than ever from Evergrey! 🤘

[@Bones98]

I really liked using the Bogner Uber Cab IR from Rosen Digital/Lancaster Audio with the Revv Generator Red amp model with the Pod Go.