POD X3

[legato]

I was planning to get the pocket POD, but now it seems the new X3 is about to be released.

http://line6.com/podx3live/index.html

Is this better than the Bogner + Line 6 stuff. Hahahahaha, just kidding.

"POD X3 also offers powerful new dual tone modeling 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 X3’s dual inputs to individually process two instruments—a microphone and a guitar, for example—at the same time. Whether you’re playing through a P.A., amp or recording rig, plug your microphone into the XLR input to make vocals and acoustic guitars sound their absolute best."

[abyssinianson]

I was planning to get the pocket POD, but now it seems the new X3 is about to be released.

http://line6.com/podx3live/index.html

Is this better than the Bogner + Line 6 stuff. Hahahahaha, just kidding.

"POD X3 also offers powerful new dual tone modeling 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 X3’s dual inputs to individually process two instruments—a microphone and a guitar, for example—at the same time. Whether you’re playing through a P.A., amp or recording rig, plug your microphone into the XLR input to make vocals and acoustic guitars sound their absolute best."

sounds interesting. i would be careful with the bogner and POD claim though...that statement could be quite provocative to some people. I am all out of popcorn and beer so make sure not to start anything without me!

[KitC]

Much, much better if you also add a PRS Tribute to the mix. 

[legato]

Hahahahaha.

sounds interesting. i would be careful with the bogner and POD claim though...that statement could be quite provocative to some people. I am all out of popcorn and beer so make sure not to start anything without me!

$399 pre-order at musiciansfriend. Line 6 sure knows how to price their stuff. $299 yun POD XT, $199 yun POD 2.0 and pocket POD for $129.


Check out the X3 amp sims

# 9. Soldano SLO-100
# 10. Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier®
# 19. Bogner Uberschall
# 20. Cornford mk50h
# 21. Diezel VH4-Lead
# 22. Diezel Herbert
# 23. ENGL® Powerball
# 25. Marshall® JCM-900-Clean
# 26. Marshall® JCM-900-Dist
# 28. Mesa/Boogie® Triple Rectifier®
# 29. Peavey® 5150 II®
# 30. Bogner Ecstasy



Unfortunately its so new wala pang soundclips. I wonder if they changed anything sa ampsims. Anyway, do you guys think it would help if you have a presonus tube preamp to record a line 6 pod?

[abyssinianson]

I would imagine that having a tube DI of some sort or a good quality optical compressor would help the tones achieve a more organic sound if that is what you are looking to accomplish. I've never used a Presonus tube pre so I can't say how different or better it might make the amp sim recording. I can say that I am curious about this new POD and if it does sound better than my XT Pro...I might have to trade those in if I dig the new POD enough. The fact that it comes in a nifty pedal unit makes taking the thing around much more attactive than lugging around the XT Pro with a midi footswitch for recording at other people's pads. We'll see.

[legato]

Apparently it has USB2. If it can record through USB2, does that mean no more need for a sound card?

Damn, they sure are marketing it right too, the internet is abuzz. Nov 15 pa labas ata.

[KitC]

Apparently it has USB2. If it can record through USB2, does that mean no more need for a sound card?

Yes.

[supacow]

Yes.

I thought the POD xt and POD Pro are capable of this na?

[KitC]

I thought the POD xt and POD Pro are capable of this na?

They were pero I think the earlier Pods were USB 1.1. At least with the higher bandwidth of USB2, you shouldn't experience dropouts barring any chipset incompatibilities or system conflicts..