Line 6 Pod XT

[Robert****]

Haha, Npauly, I am not married to any brand! I have noticed that people think I am 100% Vox - not true. I'd play anything that sounds good. All Line 6 stuff I've tried is the Spider II which I didn't like and the POD XT briefly, which I did like.

The Tonelab SE vs POD XT Live would indeed be an interesting comparison. Either would probably do the job great for me. At this point I wouldn't use it live though since I don't think I have the right amp for such a job.

[sunvalleylaw]

Check out this wiki link that mid-way down details Joseph Arthur's one man band looping performances and what he uses. (Sound Processors section). He uses both Tonelab and Line 6 products, with "4 rackmounted units of the Lexicon JamMan". I don't really know what any of that means but thought it might interest those that do this stuff.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Arthur

[Nelskie]

How does the Line 6 POD XT Live stack-up to the new Vox Tonelab LE? Pros, cons? I'm considering purchasing one or the other in the coming months and I'm looking for opinions ...

Our friend Warren posted this very informative modeler head-to-head from the Stompbox.net a few months ago. I found a lot of good information in this in-depth review here:

http://www.thestompbox.net/ViewArtic...x?ArticleID=21

Zoom's new G-series processors are starting to trip a few wires around the 'net - esp. their G7.1ut and G9.2tt models, which feature a "tube energizer circuit" similar to the Vox Tonelab. They might be worth checking out, too. Here's a link to the Zoom web page.

http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/products/g92tt/

As for the PODxt and XTL, they're both solid as far as tones go. I have the PODxt, and like it a lot. It's great for both line-in work, as well as for playing live (provided that you spend some time learning how to properly set it up to do so.) Bear in mind that with any piece of modeling gear, there's going to be a learning curve. With the POD stuff, maybe even more so. There are a ton of internet sites, to include the Line 6 forum, for you to reference when starting out, and they all have a lot of good information in regards to sound patches, settings, tips, live use, and recording.

The Super Swede and tot au tard both use the Vox Tonelab. From what I've read here on FN, they both seem to like theirs a lot. Maybe they can chime in and offer their thoughts.

[warren0728]

Our friend Warren posted this very informative modeler head-to-head from the Stompbox.net a few months ago.

i don't think that was me...but a few months is a long time to remember something!!

ww

[tot_Ou_tard]

The Super Swede and tot au tard both use the Vox Tonelab. From what I've read here on FN, they both seem to like theirs a lot. Maybe they can chime in and offer their thoughts.

Hey Nelsk! That's tot Ou tard, you make me sound like some kinda entree
BTW, entree = appetizer not main course.

Yes, I love my Tonelab, but I've never tried a Pod XTL. I did try a Zoom G2 & exchanged it (along with some cash) for the Tonelab. I liked the tones better & I'll take knobs over deeply layered menus any day!

That said, I resolutely refuse to give recommendations to all but absolute beginners, because I really don't know what I am talking about!

[warren0728]

i love tater tots....

ww

[tot_Ou_tard]

i love tater tots....

ww

Jeez, thanks Warren

[Lev]

I absolutley adore my Zoom G2, it is a pain in the *** to sift through the menus and settings so you need to spend alot of time with it. However I do get some unbelievable tones out of it. I don't really know or care if the amp models sound like the originals but it gives me tones that work for me and that's really all that counts. I use it in front of the HR deluxe and tend to favour the Marshall Crunch model with the gain backed off to 50ish, really creamy lush bluesy sound. I'd actually pay the price of the G2 just for that sound but then when you add all the other models, stereo effects, really usable noise gate, excellent Eq options....... Love it!

If I was a gigging musician I'd definitly go for the G7 or G9 because of the extra flexibilty for storing and recalling patches on the fly and I'd be interesting to hear how the tube warms the sound. I also love my PODxt but tend to use it just to record, I never got around to getting the shortboard floor controller for it so hence I've not invested too much time in working on a live setup with the POD (it's on my to do list).

[stingx]

Been a PodXT owner since '03. Line 6 is a top-shelf company. They still release updates for it regularly. I am at the latest firmware, have all the model packs and have made and submitted over 145 patches over the years. I use it to "re-amp" in Cubase when recording as well. As much as I love it and have made extensive recordings with it - just look at http://stubble.org/music where 98% of what you hear there was recorded with the XT - I never liked it outside of a recording device. I have really tried to but it just doesn't do it for me. For me there's nothing like just plugging a Strat into a tube amp. Gets me every time.

Anyway, I will post back in this thread later tonight after work and direct you to the motherload of all PodXT patches. Enough patches to consume all your time where you'll end up getting divorced, losing your job, being alienated by friends, etc. for lack of attention to anything else.

Oh, and comparing it to a V-Amp is like comparing a Ferrari to a Chevy. Sorry Spud.

[SuperSwede]

I have the Tonelab, and I have played with the PodXT on a few occations. Both are great products, but I wouldnt trade my TL for a XT. The TL sounds better to my ears, and the user interface is nothing but brilliant.
Both products need extensive tweaking before they really start to sound fantastic, especially the tonelab comes with horrible user patches.

[oldguy]

I have owned a Digitech RP50, and own a Zoom 505II and Digitech RP250.
They all required preset tweaking to get decent sounds on several presets.
Never having owned the POD, Tonelab, V-amp, I assumed they probably had better factory presets right out of the box, but it sounds like tweaking is a prerequisite for most, if not all modelers?

[Tone2TheBone]

I have owned a Digitech RP50, and own a Zoom 505II and Digitech RP250.
They all required preset tweaking to get decent sounds on several presets.
Never having owned the POD, Tonelab, V-amp, I assumed they probably had better factory presets right out of the box, but it sounds like tweaking is a prerequisite for most, if not all modelers?

I'm really liking the RP units based on your backing track takes. GAS is hitting early this year on several things......

[Spudman***]

Oh, and comparing it to a V-Amp is like comparing a Ferrari to a Chevy. Sorry Spud.

HEY! The appologies go on a different thread.

I totally agree....but Chevy does make the Corvette.