PLASTIC METAL - Pod Express Black

[@jimsound7888]

Ola, I'm surprised that any company would send you stuff to test. You are so honest...............I Like Your Honesty

[@OlaEnglund]

Well some brands stopped sending… lol

[@Wh33lsofFortune]

​@@OlaEnglundMan they must be a sad and pathetic company to not want an honest review.. it's almost like they want to rip people off. I honestly think you should call out the companies that don't want you doing honest reviews so we know to stay away from them. Edit: but I respect that you're a good hearted person and probably don't necessarily want to burn bridges with people, or start drama.

[@mykneeshurt8393]

Honesty is his only excuse...

[@Jason31256]

@@OlaEnglund Can you please show us how to make such awesome metal mixes one day please?

[@mrcoatsworth429]

​@@Jason31256 not speaking for Ola, obviously. But there is no trick or secret. You just have to mix, mix, and mix, and you'll get better. There are no shortcuts to getting experience. I think Ola has a video about the URM Academy's Nail the Mix membership, where you get real multitracks from big bands (Gojira, Meshuggah, Periphery,...) to mix. Highly recommend joining something like that if you wanna improve your mixing.

[@Houston123ABC]

Wow! Just wow. Line 6! I have the red one and will now get the black too. As a hobbyist, I don't need much more!

[@nathancorrao8570]

Same here. Got the red and now ordered the black! ❤ for affordable line 6 products!

[@INeverWanted2010]

I was sold when I heard Diezel. For real though, something like this is perfect for a fly rig or even a backup. I love building tiny pedalboards without compromising tones so this is right up my alley. Glad I waited for the "heavier" version.

[@kosmajahn2877]

Hey Ola, you should do a tutorial on programming the drums, they SMASH

[@scorestorm]

99% thats mdl tone

[@KJ7409]

Wow, looking at the amp and pedal models in the manual this looks super versatile. Definitely gonna be picking one up.

[@TheGazza83]

Pod... that takes me back. The red kidney bean that could do it all.... 😂

[@SxSxG666]

...and nothing :)

[@JohnLloydDavis]

Ola did a video about it where he added modern IR's and it sounded great :)

[@jotunbjorn]

Solid shit, liquid diarrhea, dry droppings, slippery nuggets, that thing had it all!

[@brpadington]

​@JohnLloydDavis the speakers have always been the downfall of Pod units even helix.

[@Curt.dammit]

Ye olde baboon butt.

[@OldschoolRacer73]

This would be the pedal I would buy today as a starter metal guitarist. Way back I bought a Line6 Spider amp with the Slipknot, Fear Factory, Maiden etc presets that still works today and is great for at home use. Something made out of plastic doesn't mean it's bad. Look at the Zoom camera's all plastic but fantastic. 🤘🏻

[@floydhopkins7901]

Wish I had one when I was learning, shit sounds too good compared to what was available for that price in the 90s

[@hughjanus5518]

My main amps are an old HD147 and a Spider valve MkII HD100 head. Never at a loss for tones and ill likely get this pedal.

[@Steve_Rotter]

Pretty cool. What I was looking for. More than perfect for practicing with headphones and laying down ideas.

[@AlanJohnPeach]

That's a paradox.

[@na7h4n34]

You know it’s gonna be a good day when ola’s playing in drop C

[@Carfiuz]

i think ola released this video too early, i cant find this version anywere

[@Samuelsam60]

Might be right lol... I can only find normal(red) and bass models

[@rockandrollisyourmom]

They just announced it this morning

[@BloodymonkeyWilliam]

It's scheduled for release early 2025, it says...

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

its on the website...he released this vid on press release day

[@MM-uq5xf]

sweetwater oct 24th

[@jcugnoni]

Sound goood. Really cool. And nice song in the intro!

[@barryconboy]

Sounds great and of course the playing is savage!!!! 🙌❤

[@TheJTM45]

Got around to ordering one of these earlier in the week and it arrived yesterday. I haven’t had a chance to play with the editor app properly yet but so far I’m loving it. For the money I don’t think you can fault it. Sounds great and it’s perfect for a quick go to practice tool. Recommended 😁

[@AndrewWukusick]

6:36 Ola I just figured out, the 2nd page is for when you have the window smaller and can't fit all of the controls.

[@TribalGuitars]

The lack of ability to put IRs on it is kind of "That's how they get ya',"but at that price point one can't complain too much. If you need IRs then Line 6 has other things you can buy. If you already have IRs then you probably already have some device that covers the ground this pedal doesn't and you're not buying this pedal for the need for IRs and more advanced functions. If I really wanted a certain IR I had on it I'd just fire up the pedal/app with the IR , look at the settings, and copy it over as close as possible by hand to the Black's app. Cool pedal. Great review. I'd like to see you review the Five Watt World/Barber "Buss" and "Plus" pedals.

[@TannerVW]

It wouldn't surprise me if they added IR support in the future. That said, the Line6 cab modelling has come really far, and I use it over my IRs these days. In terms of sub bass and the ultra high end, I'm usually filtering that stuff out anyways and you normally would in a live or mix setting, so I don't see it as a big deal.

[@devinvanostrand3780]

omg I have an old Ibanez that was black then painted white with a red pearl and I sanded through the clear on accident and dont have the means to paint match and your guitar just inspired me on what to do moving forward

[@RyanKorea]

Literally just decided "one more quick KZbin search" before I pull the trigger on the Pod Express. Perfect timing.

[@LexxiGore]

I like the way you step on it to see if it's really durable.. nice

[@TheStrykerProject]

Definitely one good thing about reviewing a product that you were sent (as opposed to paid for): a true stomp test. Appreciate that, Ola. 🦶💥

[@mplayer4621]

Wow Sounds awesome I think it's a killer Great playing by the way👍

[@Nakarugasama]

all that stuff in one tiny pedal? man...kids of today have it rly easy

[@beaston_guitar]

budget guitars came up too!

[@jows7595]

I wondering if kids would see this like we did with the Zoom505 back in the day.

[@BarrySmith-ny6ng]

Why kids.??....we ALL got it good!!

[@ChuckLeone]

This pedal/modeler sounds fantastic! The whole feature set is killer for the $$$ too - especially with stereo output, a built in looper, it can act as a headphone amp, USB interface and has pretty much every basic amp and effect you need for most metal sounds. I would have preferred an all metal housing though. Maybe using an aftermarket DIY steel case is possible...

[@LxJRecords]

Plastic housings work fine for studio use. I own a certain super fuzz pedal by a budget brand known for their plastic housing and its great for the bedroom studio or even a big studio. So my point being plastic is fine. Exspecially if brings down the price

[@purrpocalypse]

Good plastic is every bit as durable as metal, I'll die on that hill.

[@JenMajuraOfficial]

💪🏼

[@EISENKEILER]

Grüße Frau Majura :) hoffe alles gut bei Dir, hatte vorhin noch ne alte promo cd von Dir in der hand, von ner messe oder so

[@clowncorpse7230]

Digital delay on the old line 6 pod xt is amazing still one of the best I have used apart from the old ibanez 19 inch rack mount digital delay that was on par also the volume pedal on the short board was probably the best volume pedal for many years too

[@MrDonc78]

I've got the HX stomp in my rack rig. My real Mesa Recto pre on the left channel and hx revv purple on the right with gates on both sides for snapshot 1, us princess on snapshot 2 for cleans, snapshot 3 adds effects to the dirty channel, all into my mesa 2:90. It's given new life into my rack and the pres' and pedals are very convincing compared to the real amps. Line 6 products are the best bang for the buck additions you can get for your studio or rig.

[@denverrandy7143]

I love the dark neck solar with white body.👍

[@Ryan_Messenger]

Your bass heavy impulses would sound great with this thing. The tone would darken up a bit and round off the top end fizz. Might need to try that with an Ir loader and hear the result

[@micah_noel]

I was trying out a Positive Grid Spark yesterday and was enjoying it. I think you can get a bluetooth foot switch for it but I need to find out if it has spillover on the effects because that’s a dealbreaker for me.

[@SRone45]

I'm more of an Alt Metal guitarist but I enjoy your channel so much.

[@Agent36]

Follow up on this pedal. After a few days is simple and sounds good. It works well with the iPad also for travel. Spark go and this and evo 8 and an iPad you are good to go.

[@perforations6234]

looks interesting as backup device... can't find it anywhere though

[@axelrodriguez4327]

Hell yeah that petrucci bit there was 🤌🏻.. I think I felt a tear rolling down my face 😂😢 all hail the trucch 🤘🏻

[@vomito72]

great playing 🤘 these small things are becoming more and more quite badass at the moment I like more tonex one for the price or full tonex paired with another full modeler/pedalboard for the effects

[@chrisloud1976]

Very nice review Ola, I always liked Line 6 products.

[@DavidAllenMD]

this with a headrush frfr speaker sounds amazing i played a gig with it and it BLEW my mind

[@alwynnienaber9021]

At 2:00 you forgot to add the card for the other video you are referring to.

[@TheNecrodaemon]

Damn. I had pretty much just got the red one! Lol! If I'd known, I would've waited for the black one. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣

[@andrewvela9839]

Sic solo. I think that's the best one so far. Do you have the tabs on that.

[@Edwardobartolo]

This is the NEW NEW. Can’t even find it online

[@jayteesgear]

Line6, constantly sharpening their axe! This sounds FABULOUS! I actually was thinkin of sellin my PodGo full size floorboard and this looks small, compact, perfect🌅😛

[@TheDom122]

Sounds good, will you be doing a video on the boss gx10?

[@The_artist_called_The_Engineer]

Ok it looks cool but how does it stack up against the Tone one or Boss IR-2 time for a shootout methinks….

[@mattlong5746]

i love line 6 pedals but i have been burned so many times in terms of durability.

[@sb6232]

That sounds sick! Sold the Express (..regular..) This thing has IT!!! No brainer.

[@shadowalk]

Did they retain the classic Line 6 'Treadplate' amp model?

[@TrevorMarine]

I'm sorry to hear that so many people don't like your relic guitars! I think it's a great idea and you pulled it off very well. Keep chugging, man!

[@OlaEnglund]

I don’t think it’s that many people, we sold out on them so I would say it was a success :D

[@marcoferrandi6191]

@@OlaEnglund time for headless Solars now \m/

[@TrevorMarine]

Awesome, man!

[@floydhopkins7901]

Normally relics look stupid but I would totally rock one of the solars

[@TrevorMarine]

@@floydhopkins7901 Agreed!

[@ninkichan7209]

If that box can be used like a reamp box like how a Boss Katana amp can through USB then that is an absolutely good compact home or remote production tool.

[@jimduyck]

Ola Englund, "The Metal Guy"™ That intro was killer btw

[@user-qh1gf2gw5t]

Universal Audio Knuckles '92 Dual Rec Amp Pedal.Will it chug?

[@modernroyaljams]

Sounds pretty cool. Sad it can't load IRs?

[@M4GG0TK1NG]

So having done reviews of 3 different modeler pedals recently that are all kind of "budget" options. Which one do you think is the go to one for the price? The ToneX One looks seriously impressive for the price, how does this compare in your opinion?

[@Agent36]

I bought one tonight for travel. It’s really simple and I like the interface better then the pod go. Circles are better than lines for adjusting things. The human mind is strange that way.

[@Punxish]

Please do a video on your entire process of getting such professional sounding results! Bands with expensive studios aren't sounding as good 😊

[@southernpanda33]

If only it came out a few months earlier. Now I gotta buy this one, too.

[@theromulux3725]

If you can't load in your ir, would it let you turn off its cab so you can use a separate ir loader?

[@ishaans647]

I could only imagine what it be Pod Express black with Fractal vp4 ! killer rig on budget 🔥🔥🔥

[@hughjanus5518]

This will pair with my OG HD147 and Spider Valve MkII nicely.

[@esitulekzisnepa]

Sounds pretty well... did you make some post eq on this video? Essential effects for metalhead that don't want to spend lot of money on Helix.

[@OlaEnglund]

No post editing of course

[@414peps]

Merch question! Anyone know the difference between a gildan t-shirt and a a classic one? Thanks!

[@PoMetraCrijeva]

Yo Ola is the compression that is kicking in when you palm mute from you or from the pedal? Cheers!

[@alexsands433]

Very awesome ola awesome metal tonnes

[@Shred_Rocket]

Ola, you're crazy... but very honest and fair!

[@davroshalfbeard8368]

Neat looking guitar particularly the headstock design🤘

[@gabrielcortez3347]

so this is like a preamp?? or will be sound good in the input like a distortion pedal??

[@jasoncrump1886]

Really liking that relic geetar.

[@728173887]

That riff is a sick'a'doodle!

[@MercutioUK2006]

Sounds kick-ass! What's ze price? Can't find it anywhere to check :)

[@AudacityWorks]

$179

[@MercutioUK2006]

@@AudacityWorks Ah nice, cheers :)

[@carvinieri5217]

No Mesa cab? Ok. But this better than previous version in general??

[@lilymakesnoise]

i cant lie i really really like these pod express pedals. fully passable tones at stupid cheap prices is just *chefs kiss*

[@fivedaysinjune]

Will have to reconsider this one against the red one. I wonder if the black one costs more.

[@Shadow0fd3ath24]

same msrp

[@gingataff]

How do the amp models compare to an Axe FX 2 Xl+? Serious question.

[@lapedalquest]

I love the track at the intro!

[@metalband]

hi! awesome. Do you return the unit after using it? If you don't choose to purchase it? Thanks!

[@rafaval1162]

Ola can u try the M-VAVE Blackbox pls

[@dr.kevorkian9996]

How much does it go for in the USA?

[@DerpyM_2.0]

Well dang it! If I had know this was gonna come out I would have not purchased the red one. My wallet is gonna hate me.

[@tonehammer7276]

Sounds really really good!

[@KeithShelley1]

Shit yeah. MOO)))N amp is my favorite Helix amp. It needs to be everywhere!

[@AllofJudea]

Yeah that's a good one

[@flogginga_dead_horse4022]

I'm in, I have the bass version

[@clowncorpse7230]

I still use a pod xt for some guitar layers or solos they are still relevant🤘🏻

[@HowieStephens]

Same I've got a few presets I just can't replace even with numerous software plugins

[@sakidickerson]

The song in the beginning was great what was it

[@kiillabytez]

So, it's a Stompbox/Audio Interface? Pretty bad ass!

[@Mraknz]

Guitar looks awesome!

[@scott7string839]

Maximize the editor window to full screen and the secondary pages are not needed.

[@iwannarockon2010]

Did sound pretty snazzy 🤘

[@DavidAllenMD]

i might sell my pod hd500x for this its smaller and i only use high gain lol

[@sergioalonso1182]

And what about clean tone? Very used in metal !! Could Metallica s one intro sound good?

[@JoeCostantini74]

If I become a successful day trader I have two dreams 1. is buying a Solar guitar and the other is buying a 1977 Pontiac Firebird. In the mean time will just keep showing up for my Gov't job.

[@pabloRar-g6i]

omg and it even comes with an orange amp model D:

[@GregoryMerritt-o1f]

The only criteria required by us metalheads to classify a tone as clean is a lack of distortion. 🤣🤣🤣

[@bestboy897]

this sounds so good

[@natem5776]

Does it have a noise gate?

[@bogdan-ionutplesea8712]

This guy can make a tuna can sound metal!

[@Bottna]

Nice tunes out of this one 🤘

[@deadgoon7460]

Ola you should do a demo of the original POD to see what tones you can pull out of it for fun.

[@OlaEnglund]

I did! LINE 6 POD - 20 Years Later, Did it age well? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWekhpmVgtt_rqc

[@deadgoon7460]

@@OlaEnglund you should revisit in 2024.

[@rd_rae]

Yeah with IR loader pls in an update!

[@stijnstrotmann]

Think the stomps are probably not that bad for the unit. But try plugging a cable in and fuck with it just a liiiitle bit. Those jack inputs look pretty flemsy to me.

[@purrpocalypse]

They're rock solid. I have the red one.

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

Oh come on! I just bought the other one a few months ago!