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The Online Guitar Store - Line 6 POD X3
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List Price: $559.99
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Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Manufacturer: Line 6
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Line 6
EAN: 0614252004619
Feature: USB 2.0 Cable and External Power Adapter included
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Label: Line 6
Manufacturer: Line 6
Model: 99-060-1105
Publisher: Line 6
Special Features: The POD X3 represents the exciting evolution of the classic bean-shaped digital guitar amp modeler with an expanded array of 78 guitar amps, from high-wattage heavyweights to boutique beauties and vintage treasures. With 24 guitar cabs, 98 stompbox and studio effects, 28 bass amps, 22 bass cabs and six vocal preamps, POD X3 comes complete with the all-around sonic firepower of a top-tier major-label studio, ready to tackle guitar, bass vocals and beyond. Its larger LCD and smart new editing work
Studio: Line 6
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Features
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USB 2.0 Cable and External Power Adapter included
Massive model set for guitar, bass & vocals
78 guitar amp models
24 guitar cab models
98 stompbox and studio effects
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Editorial Reviews:
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The POD X3 represents the exciting evolution of the classic bean-shaped digital guitar amp modeler with an expanded array of 78 guitar amps, from high-wattage heavyweights to boutique beauties and vintage treasures. With 24 guitar cabs, 98 stompbox and studio effects, 28 bass amps, 22 bass cabs and six vocal preamps, POD X3 comes complete with the all-around sonic firepower of a top-tier major-label studio, ready to tackle guitar, bass vocals and beyond. Its larger LCD and smart new editing workflow pages make it easier than ever to find, tweak and save tones. POD X3 also offers powerful Dual Tone processing and routing options. Split your single-input guitar or bass signal through two different amp and effect chains simultaneously to create gorgeous new hybrids, or use the dual inputs on POD X3 to individually process two instruments at the same time. Computer recording enthusiasts will want to exploit the USB 2.0 connectivity provided by POD X3 for multi-channel recording as well as its S/PDIF Stereo Digital Audio Output for sending an ultra-clean signal to their DAW. 28 bass amp models 22 bass cab models 6 vocal preamp models A.I.R. II cab/microphone modeling with 4 microphone options each Tap Tempo/Tuner Button 5 Stompbox On/Off Buttons - Amp, Stomp, Mod, Delay and Verb Dedicated Dual Tone Control Button 5 Context-Sensitive Parameter Edit knobs Send guitar through two complete Amp/Effect signal chains simultaneously Independent Tone Processing for 1/4 and XLR inputs USB 2.0 Multi-Channel digital computer recording (Stereo Wet/Dry Per Input) Studio-quality 24-bit A/D and D/A Converters and 32-bit floating point processing Up to 9 Simultaneous Effects Per Signal Chain, with Pre & Post amp routing 8 Chrome Amp Control Knobs - Drive, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Reverb, Tone Volume and Master Volume Inputs and Outputs - 1/4 Instrument Input, XLR Microphone Input with Trim Adjust, USB
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Ehhh...
Comment: Sounds like bacon frying on distortion, regardless of cab sim, output level, amp model whatever. Zoom 505 $50 dollar pedal sounds better!!!This is junk.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The Perfect Studio/Gig Product
Comment: Geez, where to start. This thing is unreal. For the gigging musician you only need to plug your Mic into the XLR input and your guitar/bass into the guitar input, dial up your favorite patches (you can create your own "User" patches), and run your output into the house PA. No amp or other gear to lug around!!
This thing has truly great guitar/bass sounds and great vocal sounds both out of this one unit. What I really like about it is that the key parameters (gain, EQ, presence, volume, reverb) ALL have their own dedicated knobs on top of the unit...no fumbling thru a bunch of confusing and dimly lit menus. And when you are at the gig there is a way to get the patch number to take up the whole LED (in BIG letters) so you can actually see what patch you are using. And did I mention the sound....I have Boss 600 digital recorder with amp/bass models which until I got the Pod, I thought were pretty good. Well I no longer use the Boss for guitar sounds. Instead, now I run the Pod into the 600 (which is a great digital multitrack recorder with so/so effects).
And now lets talk about the studio. This IS your computer audio interface. The Pod interfaces with your computer (Logic, Cubase, Gband, etc.) via a USB interface. You get simultaneous wet and dry outputs over the USB so you can get all the inspiration the Pod gives you but if you choose, record dry while your DAW is tracking. You can also use your DAW to cycle the Pod thru patch changes if that is the direction you want to go. The Line 6 website has updates/drivers and you will want to plug your Pod into your computer and follow the update instructions on the LIne 6 download page.
When I got this thing I plugged in my guitar (Takamine acoustic first, then Epiphone Casino elec) and some headphones and read just enough in the manual (5 min) to audition the thing. I ended up playing guitar for 2 hours. I was in heaven. Yea, there are a lot of high gain "thrasher/shredder" sounds but there are also a lot of clean sounds that I prefer. The next day I plugged in my Mic, set the Mic gain pot to max and got a great guitar/vocal thing going. However, the MIc input defaults to "mute" so I had to spend about 10 minutes to figure out that I had to play with both the input and output menus to get the MIc working. I played/sang for 3 hours straight after that. It was very inspiring. The next day I figured out how to get the sound to come out of the two 1/4 outputs into a Fender Princeton amp. It sounded great too.
The only "bad" thing is that for each patch you have to have to setup the inputs, outputs, and vocals. Otherwise, the Mic input will not work nor will the outputs work as they default to "Mute". What you want to do is setup user patches that have all these switches set the way that YOU want them so you don't have to tweak each patch every time you turn the thing on. Also the manual is a bit weak and some of the controls are a bit confusing at first. But it is not as difficult as the 600 as the 600 has about 4 levels of menus while the Pod X3 only has 2 levels of menus.
Oh yea, and if you want you can buy a footswitch controller if you are gigging. My friend has the Pod XT and I was just about ready to buy one when I stumbled across the X3....I am so glad I got the X3 as having the capability to do BOTH guitar and vocals at the same time (with their own controls) is huge for me. As a singer/songwriter I could setup all my user patches, show up at the gig with just my guitar, Mic, and Mic stand, and run my feed directly into the house board.
Best money I ever spent on a piece of gear. If you just want a stomp box for your guitar try the pocket Pod or the Pod 2.0. But if you want vocals, guitar, and a computer audio interface, this is your baby.
Customer Rating:
Summary: from Fender clean to a brutal 5150, it's all in there!
Comment: I was using a V-Amp2 for the last year and a half, but I must say, the POD X3 has retired it! The QUALITY and clarity in it's tone is heads and shoulders above the V-Amp2, although it is slightly more difficult to operate. It is sooo deep, you can get overwhelmed, and I feel the manual is abit lacking, but overall, just take the time to learn how to tweak it, and there is literally NOTHING you can't do with this unit.
I play everything from classic rock to black metal, and I have no problem whatsoever dialing in a tone I need. I have used it with electric guitar, electric-acoustic, bass, and if I could sing(which I can't), I can do vocals with the POD X3 too!
The ONLY complaint I have is that there is no auto-wah - it models 6 different wah-wah pedals, but without the FBV expression pedal(must purchase separately), there is no 'wah-ing' going on...
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