Line 6 POD Express: Who is this for? Full walk through and demo

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  • Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
  • Get a POD Express here: www.zzounds.com/a--3980936/it...
    Learn more: line6.com
    In this video, Brian and Bradford take a deep dive into the POD Express (guitar). We talk about Line 6's vision behind this product, and go through a full walk through of all the amps and effects.
    Table of contents:
    00:00 - Playing Sample - POD Express
    00:28 - Welcome
    00:44 - New PODs for guitar (and bass)
    00:53 - There is one for bass too. We are not bass players, so we don't have one. Bass players, we are sorry. We will do better in the future and learn how to play the big guitar soon
    00:58 - Quick tech specs
    01:57 - Brief discussion of who this is for (more on this later)
    02:51 - Playing sample - POD Express
    03:30 - Amp model demos start here
    03:46 - Quick walk through of the amp models
    04:19 - The Clean (Princeton) amp model - tweaking and demo
    05:49 - The Special (Litigator) amp model - tweaking and demo
    07:19 - The Chime (DC30) amp model - tweaking and demo
    09:55 - The Dynamic (Cartographer) amp model - tweaking and demo
    11:46 - The Crunch (Friedman) amp model - tweaking and demo
    13:22 - The Heavy (Oblivion) amp model - tweaking and demo
    15:23 - The Lead (5150) amp model - tweaking and demo
    16:31 - Changing the cab blocks on amps
    17:57 - Quick final thoughts on the amp models
    18:38 - Effects model demos start here
    19:45 - Audio sample of my basic preset before we jump into effects
    20:13 - The way the effects dials work
    20:33 - Delays - Analog delay
    21:37 - Delays - Digital delay
    22:18 - Delays - Tape delay
    22:41 - Delays - Ping Pong
    23:43 - Drives - Boost (Klon)
    24:12 - Drives - Overdrive (Tube Screamer)
    24:53 - Drives - Distortion (DS-1)
    25:23 - Drives - Fuzz (Ram's Head Fuzz)
    26:01 - Modulation - Chorus
    26:21 - Modulation - Flanger
    26:38 - Modulation - Phaser
    26:51 - Modulation - Tremolo
    27:21 - Reverbs - Spring
    27:58 - Reverbs - Hall
    28:38 - Reverbs - Plate verb
    29:16 - Reverbs - Space - can it get ambient?
    30:04 - Effects routing and signal chain
    30:46 - Is this the Line 6 amp pedal we've all been waiting for?
    31:04 - Demo of the POD Express as an amp pedal with a pedalboard
    31:44 - More features and technical specs
    32:41 - You can customize the buttons and functionality
    33:30 - Footswitch input to control effects (you can use this as your whole rig)
    34:04 - Batteries
    34:18 - Saving presets
    34:38 - Line 6's vision behind this product - who did they make it for
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    Our vision is that every church in the world would experience worship that is both excellent and authentic. We are here to help you make that happen.
    CURRENT GEAR - stuff we use in (and to make) videos
    Cameras:
    Sony FX3: amzn.to/3TEa80p
    Sony a74: amzn.to/3fWONBd
    Acoustic Guitars:
    McPherson Acoustics (Camrielle, Carbon Fiber Sable): mcphersonguitars.com
    Martin D-35 // www.zzounds.com/a--3980936/it...
    Martin 000-28 // www.zzounds.com/a--3980936/it...
    Taylor 414ce // www.zzounds.com/a--3980936/it...
    LR Baggs Anthem Pickup (in both) // www.zzounds.com/a--3980936/it...
    Capos:
    G7th Performance Capos:
    Amp modelers we make presets for:
    Line 6 Helix // www.zzounds.com/a--3980936/it...
    Line 6 HX Stomp // www.zzounds.com/a--3980936/it...
    Kemper // www.zzounds.com/a--3980936/it...
    Fractal Axe-FX III, FM3, FM9 // www.fractalaudio.com
    Quad Cortex: www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...
    Recording Interface:
    Universal Audio Apollo // www.zzounds.com/a--3980936/it...
    In-Ear Monitors:
    Ultimate Ears: myinears.com
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 323

  • @JG-np7qp
    @JG-np7qp 3 місяці тому +53

    This is so cool. One of the guys on my team who loves electric guitar, but who hasnt been able to afford any line 6 stuff just got engaged. I think this would be an awesome wedding gift!

    • @Dnell-tb1yd
      @Dnell-tb1yd 3 місяці тому +4

      A wedding gift should be something for the couple.

    • @traviscrown9189
      @traviscrown9189 3 місяці тому

      @@Dnell-tb1ydwhat a clown response. Tell everyone you’re a beta. Wedding gifts can be for each individual. Douche.

    • @jimbotski
      @jimbotski 3 місяці тому

      Nothing like being a broke ass mofo and having a wedding.

    • @kennethmeeker6369
      @kennethmeeker6369 3 місяці тому +10

      @@Dnell-tb1ydbuy her a bass version lol 😂

    • @justsomemincedgarlic
      @justsomemincedgarlic 2 місяці тому +3

      @@Dnell-tb1ydI just got married and one of these would have been a sick gift. The wife will understand.

  • @dannyschellenberger8268
    @dannyschellenberger8268 3 місяці тому +34

    I think the 5150 model in this unit can sound good, but the settings used in the video were bound to result in a bad tone. As a metal player, I would like to make suggestions when using high-gain amp tones. There is a reliable formula that results in a good metal tone. Rule number 1: DO NOT completely scoop out your mids!!! The guitar IS the midrange of the band's overall mix. With rule number 1 in mind, I suggest the following:
    1) A guitar with a humbucker in the bridge. Active or passive doesn't matter, but any pickup with mid to high output is preferable
    2) Overdrive pedal (Tube Screamers are commonplace) with the level about 90% and drive below 10%. This helps tighten any flub in the low end and helps to add aggression, attack, and clarity
    2) Only use as much amp gain as you need. DO NOT crank the gain. Even though your tone is heavy, you still want clarity. It still needs to sound like a guitar and not complete white noise
    3) Start with your amp's EQ flat. Only make minor adjustments to start. I like the following - Bass: 50%, Mid: 60%, Treble: 65-70%. You can use presence to add more brightness instead of scooping out the mids
    4) Cab or cab sim: 2x12 or 4x12 with a dynamic 57 or 421 mic is a good starting point
    With any amp modeler, the POD included, the high-gain sounds can be great but they will sound bad if you do not set them up properly. Hope this helps!

    • @wagnezte
      @wagnezte 2 місяці тому +2

      Perfect coment.

  • @ElmanAuthement
    @ElmanAuthement 3 місяці тому +11

    Mine came in yesterday and man, I’m blown away by the sounds that are coming out of this little pedal.

    • @im58woody
      @im58woody 2 місяці тому

      Got mine today! Totally agree 👍🏻

  • @DreaNEO
    @DreaNEO 3 місяці тому +22

    I am a 100% tube amp guy, but when it comes to playing "worship" at church modeling tools are most practical in most situation...THIS pedal/tool is something that I may need to add to the arsenal. THANKS BRADFORD AND BRIAN!!!

  • @chrisfit
    @chrisfit 3 місяці тому +58

    It looks like a Multimeter. Love it!

    • @lyricbread
      @lyricbread 3 місяці тому +1

      My thought exactly!

    • @raullukebenitez7033
      @raullukebenitez7033 3 місяці тому +1

      That's exactly what I thought when I saw it. 😂

    • @williamwright6666
      @williamwright6666 3 місяці тому +2

      What a great comment 😂

    • @Warrnan52
      @Warrnan52 3 місяці тому +1

      My best friend said the same thing. Haha

    • @angelsrr
      @angelsrr 3 місяці тому +2

      Vert astute observation. Who are you, Sir, who are so wise in the ways of science?

  • @sjsphotog
    @sjsphotog 3 місяці тому +27

    Now we know why Line 6 came out with the HX one first then this. They want beginners to get both. This for three amps and the HX one for all the special effects that this one doesn't do. Great setup for a beginner just 2 pedals covers 80% of what they'd need for a long time.

  • @SethDStanley
    @SethDStanley 3 місяці тому +15

    These would be incredible to take on the mission field and gift to musicians in tiny churches all over the world! No need to worry about power supply type, just run on AA's. Incredible tone with easy to use controls for beginners or those who don't speak much English. Such a cool product!

  • @RuXTaR
    @RuXTaR 3 місяці тому +19

    Forget brand new user target market. I want simplicity. I love this!

  • @marais888
    @marais888 3 місяці тому +8

    This video is so much better than the Line 6 promo

  • @benlarson8263
    @benlarson8263 3 місяці тому +27

    I am a simple man. I see worship tutorials new video, I click.

  • @Bobby_Digital37
    @Bobby_Digital37 3 місяці тому +10

    Man, this sounds really great. Line 6 finally did it, they put out a product that sounds great without having to tweak it like with the Stomp and Helix and it's intuitive to use!!!! Quick and dirty and great!!!

  • @BillySoundFarm
    @BillySoundFarm 3 місяці тому +18

    This is perfect. This is right up there with the HX Stomp. Line6 has won the guitar pedal wars.

    • @Paragorn
      @Paragorn 3 місяці тому

      Pretty sure Solar's Chug Pedal is better

    • @BillySoundFarm
      @BillySoundFarm 3 місяці тому

      @@Paragorn I just looked it up, It really doesn't do anything, just a high-gain distortion sound. It might be a really great distortion pedal for people who want that specific sound, But it's not really in the same category as this pod expressed. I would say it's in the category of like a blues breaker pedal. Are you sure you weren't thinking of something else?

  • @AkiraSpectrum
    @AkiraSpectrum 3 місяці тому +17

    killer concept... I tip my hat to Line 6 for this one.

  • @JimmyGallowayGuitar
    @JimmyGallowayGuitar 3 місяці тому

    Excellent demo guys. You hit every point. Great job

  • @kenracaza6496
    @kenracaza6496 3 місяці тому +26

    Finally I can now afford Line6 because of this pedal ❤️

    • @Paragorn
      @Paragorn 3 місяці тому +1

      But Line 6 was never expensive?

    • @miccullen
      @miccullen 3 місяці тому +2

      @@Paragorn Thanks for imposing your ideas of cost on the entire world

    • @bestboy897
      @bestboy897 3 місяці тому

      the spider exists lol

    • @Paragorn
      @Paragorn 3 місяці тому

      @@miccullen Just saying. If you can't afford Line 6, what can you afford? :p

  • @triton113
    @triton113 2 місяці тому +1

    This was exactly what I was looking for. Compact, fits in a backpack and saves me the hassle of packing up my board for smaller at home settings.

  • @waffleshadow6840
    @waffleshadow6840 3 місяці тому +3

    This would be an awesome gift for someone staring out on guitar, and its professional quality, so "on the go" gigging this would be killer !!!

  • @lry76
    @lry76 3 місяці тому +3

    Would love to see you guys use just the Line 6 Pod Express in a song, demonstrating how you switch between sounds within the same song.

  • @blakeparadise9998
    @blakeparadise9998 3 місяці тому +121

    Line 6 saw the ir-2 and said "hold my beer"

    • @mlewmisc
      @mlewmisc 3 місяці тому +1

      😂

    • @Chris-ik3on
      @Chris-ik3on 3 місяці тому

      😂

    • @NateMorgan_
      @NateMorgan_ 3 місяці тому +1

      I was JUST thinking that!!!

    • @Izya__
      @Izya__ 3 місяці тому +9

      No, ir 2 have stereo fx loop

    • @Rhapsody30
      @Rhapsody30 3 місяці тому

      Haha!

  • @stringedaz
    @stringedaz 3 місяці тому

    I have been watching demos, and this thing seems dope!

  • @therealdavidleong
    @therealdavidleong 3 місяці тому +10

    Wow those first 3 amps sound so good!!!

    • @therealdavidleong
      @therealdavidleong 3 місяці тому

      actually the rest sound amazing too. But I'd probably mostly stick to the first 3 for my applications

  • @ChrisLoNgShAnK1990
    @ChrisLoNgShAnK1990 2 місяці тому +2

    You're getting some insane sounds out of that pod!

  • @umoaire9323
    @umoaire9323 3 місяці тому +2

    Batteries! Love not tripping over power cables. I practiced at home for about an hour with it, took it to rehearsal for 3 hours and the batteries are still over half full. This pedal rocks!

  • @jdiesel9048
    @jdiesel9048 Місяць тому

    Outstanding review! I had no idea this thing had so many settings!!! That's a huge game-changer! It looks so simple but there's a LOT you can do. I think if they had first put this out in a metal enclosure at a higher price it would have gotten major respect as a very powerful battery powered tool we can have as a backup in our gig bags.

  • @brettbianchi6706
    @brettbianchi6706 3 місяці тому +9

    Every time you hit that drop d I was waiting for Stars by Switchfoot 😂😂😂

  • @joemiller9856
    @joemiller9856 Місяць тому

    I’m thinking of this as my backup, practice and lightweight rig! Sweet 🎸

  • @JHSmithmusic
    @JHSmithmusic 3 місяці тому +9

    Honestly for the cost and the functionality, it’s sort of an iridium/acs1 killer…. Going back to the interview y’all did with Eric and Ben at L6 and Eric basically saying “we prefer to create a new market rather than just release what everyone else is doing”, this is basically that in a nutshell. It’s not for a guy like me with a full helix and/or native, but it’s definitely different enough from the competition to stand out

    • @BH-fi1sb
      @BH-fi1sb 3 місяці тому +2

      also a helix user however would consider this as a backup just in case something happens to my helix mid show

  • @MrCalenture
    @MrCalenture 2 місяці тому

    AWESOME !!!!especially how it behaved within a pedalboard scenario!!!!! Well done Gents!!!

  • @chrisharmony160
    @chrisharmony160 3 місяці тому

    This is truly incredible

  • @kevinmackfurniture
    @kevinmackfurniture Місяць тому

    I've been hesitating on this pedal, thinking it was Too Good, to be true... So many options and effects at the price point of One good popular pedal.
    This has been the best explanation and demo video of all its attributes, the I've seen on UA-cam. This will be my next pedal.

  • @ryanllewellyn3472
    @ryanllewellyn3472 2 місяці тому

    Great review 🙏

  • @frankmeyst1923
    @frankmeyst1923 Місяць тому

    When I saw the price and another worship guitar player demoing it, I was like I gotta have this thing !, I travel to Thailand and I’ll just take it with me in my carry-on bag and I’ll have something to practice with. I am one of those guys that’s played amps, my whole life either mesa boogie or my Soldano 2x12 Thanks for the demo 🙏🏻 you guys did great!

  • @jeffdonley3400
    @jeffdonley3400 3 місяці тому +1

    Pretty cool so far of what I've seen. I play in a church worship band, using a Variax which I sometimes model as an acoustic guitar (Martin D28 most of the time). I currently do this through my old POD X3 and I have a setup through a simple preamp instead of amp. Curious...if you plugged an acoustic into this POD Express and went with the clean amp, how might it sound?

  • @timothy5974
    @timothy5974 2 місяці тому

    This will be on my studio desk along side my vintage POD2.0. 🤷‍♂️Have to have it. 🤘🤘

  • @JonDaiello
    @JonDaiello 2 місяці тому

    Great demo! It seems like once you learn the interface you can do a lot of editing right on the surface which is great

  • @blaynespires
    @blaynespires 3 місяці тому +2

    I would love to see this used on a Sunday morning. My only hesitation is how quickly would you be able to switch to different settings between songs/ parts of songs.

  • @christophertrimmer625
    @christophertrimmer625 3 місяці тому +10

    Love that Bradford asked them about something like this to their faces in the interview you posted YESTERDAY, and their response was "We have to ask who would buy it . . . " 🤣

    • @bmitchellmusic
      @bmitchellmusic 3 місяці тому +3

      This isn't an amp versions of the HX One tho. I see the similarities but this is not that haha

  • @basilkatz700
    @basilkatz700 3 місяці тому +1

    I have the HX Stomp but this thing works with batteries. That's so great for outdoor gigs! So I might get one...

  • @MatGurman
    @MatGurman 3 місяці тому +1

    I had to buy it, waiting on delivery. I have listened to a few demos and there are more pos than neg points for sure. There is an undeniable digital nasal mid that is present in the gain sounds. I have had a helix, pod go, Tonex, tc and Onyx and even tried the NUX MG30 and Boss Me90. I think this box excels as a low price point solution. Its much nicer then the ME90. The battery feature is a big win. This little box has so many applications that it will be essential to have on hand. I was never a fan of the Spider style of effect editing but it takes you to useable places although not the exact tweak ability that a pro unit needs for dialing in the perfect tremolo for instance. This will be on my desktop and my gig bag. I wish it was released a year earlier;(could have saved me a bundle).well done

    • @Bobcatspiritdude
      @Bobcatspiritdude 3 місяці тому

      The volume jump when changing presets on the Spider series is a deal breaker.

  • @michaelforte7659
    @michaelforte7659 2 місяці тому

    Hello WT! First of all I want to say I'm a huge fan of everything you do and especially appreciate the wide range of topics and tones discussed. In a world where 3 out of every 4 videos is how to get the best metal tone, you all restore my faith in the journey that is tone chasing. So, thank you! Now to the pedal....
    I should preface by saying Ive had some experience with all of the modelers. Ive owned the FM-3, a Helix LT, and am now a QC owner and user and the QC will be sticking around for a while.
    My initial impression of the L6 pedal is "why would they make that? It seems like they're reverting closer and closer to the "red bean" days."
    The pedal was sounded ok to me with the clean tones. However, when it gets the slightest bit of dirt and increasingly worse with more dirt, it seemed like you struggled to get a useable tone out of this little mistake of a product. Thats not an admonishment of WT or their abilities, but Line 6 in general. In my humble opinion, Line 6 in quickly falling behind the pack in terms of authenticity in the modeling scene. It seems like they rest on their laurels, if I can say that, and milk the HX engines while their competitors seem to pour more energy and resources into capturing true essences and characteristics and general authenticity of amps. Some of the competitors don't have the library of effects than Line 6 has, but......so what. How many delays and reverbs do you need to be able to choose from?
    To me as a consumer, I once again have to ask "why did the make this?" Line 6 took what you already had in the HX stomp, in a not much smaller package, and repackaged it as something "new and improved." How bout you take a few years, stop releasing essentially the same product over and over, and sink some resources into R and D. Ive just honestly grown weary of seeing the market flooded with things from Line 6. There's a reason slowly but surely pro players are shuttering their Line 6 gear and moving to Neural, Fractal or Kemper.
    It would be refreshing to see something from Line 6 that makes us say "wow!". But they retain the same stale amp models that dont get any better, no matter what box it comes in.
    In fairness, sound and tone are subjective. So what I may think sounds like something Zoom released in the 90's, someone else may think its the greatest thing theyve ever heard.
    But, thank you again WT for the work you put in and dedication to the craft. God Bless!

  • @ricardotoro2291
    @ricardotoro2291 2 місяці тому

    This looks amazing! Would you say this enough as the only pedal for rhythm guitar player ? And if so can you change effects during the same song with the foot switch? Thanks!

  • @leestanford2452
    @leestanford2452 Місяць тому

    Absolutely love the pod. The matchless AKA “chime” with the Princeton cab is so good with just some gain and verb to taste. I’m trying to get better at the gain balancing. Having trouble with it being too quiet without the distortion, so I turn it up, but then it blows my doors off when I switch on the distortion that I have set to the footswitch. There are 3 volume controls. Alt + center knob, alt + tap + delay knob, and the headphone volume. I’m a little confused how to juggle these settings. I’ll keep practicing! God Bless!

  • @canvasman42
    @canvasman42 2 місяці тому +1

    Received mine on Saturday and played a Church Sunday. Even with only basic knowledge of the pedal it sounded great. I kinda wish I had this before my Helix and quad. smaller learning curve for the old. 😂😂

  • @psc502
    @psc502 3 місяці тому +10

    ToneX should do this with a FX pedal that you can load say 4 amp captures. Needs like 16 fx with 4 a time with amp captures.

    • @MatGurman
      @MatGurman 3 місяці тому +1

      I hope IK is listening!

  • @jimmyjames2022
    @jimmyjames2022 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for thorough demo on the Pod Express control settings. Nice to hear P90s demoing the effects section. Old fart, just recording casually now. I cancelled my IR-2 backorder, this better suits me. Skip using Bias/DAW and I can just turn knobs again (with labels I can actually read, cough, Boss). Now how many months we have to wait.

  • @lyricbread
    @lyricbread 3 місяці тому +8

    This would make a killer practice/mobile recording rig! And only $179? 😮

  • @brianmichaelfuller
    @brianmichaelfuller 3 місяці тому

    Me. This is for me!! Love the for
    factor and price! A great tool for producers looking for some new sounds maybe for some Synths too! I may grab me one!! Good job boys!!!

  • @JudgeFredd
    @JudgeFredd 3 місяці тому +2

    Sounds really nice…

  • @vince8081
    @vince8081 3 місяці тому +1

    On vit une époque formidable.

  • @TheRycooder
    @TheRycooder 8 днів тому

    EXCELLENT Video......
    Question, could I plug in a Boss RC-!0R to this or does it not accept other pedals.

  • @rwelderby
    @rwelderby Місяць тому

    I purchased one for our other guitar player to use just as an amp model to run his pedalboard through and to our board. And when he needs to play accoustic he can just hit the on botton and bypass the amp. Worked great yesterday during service.

  • @jairguitarrologia
    @jairguitarrologia 3 місяці тому +1

    Great unit! Great review! Just to clarify: in 8:51 you said that pressing ALT+TAP+rotating MOD knob adjust presence but in L6 manual says that this function is in REVERB knob. Can you say if has a mistake on manual? The same for DIST knob to master volume, in manual says that's in DELAY knob.
    Again, great material! Thank you, guys!

    • @worshiptutorials
      @worshiptutorials  3 місяці тому

      I said I was forgetting all the button combos. There’s a lot haha I’d trust the manual ;)

    • @jairguitarrologia
      @jairguitarrologia 3 місяці тому

      @@worshiptutorialsnp! I will get mine soon! thank you for all resources!

  • @leehenderson8132
    @leehenderson8132 3 місяці тому

    Mines on the way baby!!

  • @MikeJBlues
    @MikeJBlues 2 місяці тому

    Man this is great, and stomp box size

  • @alexhuevera939
    @alexhuevera939 3 місяці тому +1

    Does Playing Boss LINE 6 POD make anyone else really happy?
    LINE 6 POD is quickly becoming my favorite pedal. It's just so beautiful and sexy. Practically free and the second you drop her on the board that chill ass mofo gives you a Rich Dark Gushing Robust tone.. And you also get this cute little 1/1 feedback response usually too harmless to be forgotten.
    But more than that, the Line 6 Pod is just so positively alluring. It comes on the board like "do you want to cast a spell?" and I'm like "yeah Line 6 Pod i do want to cast a spell let's do this shit" and when she attacks she's like "SPELLS ARE FUN" and I'm like "yeah they are SO FUN." She doesn't say some bullshit macho shit like "I will destroy you" she's just like "nah spells are fun and voodoo spooky.” And she looks so happy. I mean this is an inanimate object that literally brought my guitar to life by magic. It understands it's life is a temporary magical gift and the dude is just fucking loving it. I mean just look at her face she’s just so happy and cute as a button.
    I am literally never sad when Line 6 Pod is on board. IDK if she's gonna ever make it into the pedal HOF or not, but for now she a super dope chill pedal.

  • @michaelmassaro3483
    @michaelmassaro3483 3 місяці тому

    Seems like an awesome device and already have one on order. I think maybe the miss on it is not including Bluetooth. Would have been great to be able to stream music from my phone to practice along with instead of having to use a USB cord.

  • @robertholsman
    @robertholsman 2 місяці тому

    This is fantastic - i am genuinely surprised that they went with more boutique amp choices rather than the same old same old. I'll definitely be getting one of these at some point just for the safety net of having a backup modeller in case something happens.
    On a different note, this is a great walkthough video. I'm new to your channel as worship music isn't my thing but I really appreciate your style of presentation - its really refreshing when there are so many obvious shills out there who'll say anything is great because they're getting paid to do so!

  • @JohnMcGFrance
    @JohnMcGFrance 3 місяці тому

    Nice review. Thank you. It sounds great and neat form factor. Prie in Europe is €218 which includes 20% tax but is still well above the dollar price at todays rate which makes it less of a bargain. Hopefully price will drop soon or in the usual sales. Great for practice use.

  • @jinbyun
    @jinbyun 3 місяці тому

    It looks so fun.

  • @mysticalmessengers7751
    @mysticalmessengers7751 Місяць тому

    Thank you soo much for such a through review. I'm toying with the idea with stand alone effects pedals or a device such as this..this device seems much better value with a quality sound. Most Important thing in opinion. As a newbie like me would you advise going down the multi effects pedal route such as great bit of if kit as the pod express or.. stand alone pedals such as tone city great value pedals but limit to one effect.? Many thanks in advance for any help or advice👏🎸

  • @poesybeat
    @poesybeat 3 місяці тому +1

    Love this design. Questions: Can you turn off cab sim so you can run it with a solid state power amp and real speaker cab? Can you turn off amp/cab block so you can just use one or more of the effects?

    • @bmitchellmusic
      @bmitchellmusic 3 місяці тому

      Yes, you can turn the cab off itself or both cab and amp.

    • @poesybeat
      @poesybeat 3 місяці тому

      That makes this extremely versatile

  • @bobpfeiffer628
    @bobpfeiffer628 Місяць тому

    I am gonna bypass the cab and amp sim in this and use it in my fx loop as a mini hx effects. A great way to add some more versatility to my live pedalboard. And it also gives me a tuner and a looper without taking up much space and very cost effective!!

  • @calebwhitcraft1664
    @calebwhitcraft1664 3 місяці тому +2

    At that price point, this is a fantastic backup option -- if my board flakes out I can keep one of these in the sound closet and get by in a pinch. Or if I have a kid who wants to get into volunteering on the team but he doesn't really have any gear I could loan out something like this without losing a lot of sleep. Throw one in a box under the backseat of the van and if I show up somewhere that my amp is going to kill someone (or if I have a volunteer show up with a 100w amp that's not going to work on a Sunday morning), throw it at the end of the board, great direct solution in a pinch. I'm gonna have to kick the tires on one of these.

  • @BillySoundFarm
    @BillySoundFarm 3 місяці тому +1

    When the HX One came out, I thought it meant that Line6 realized that the HX Stomp was too good and they were going to phase it out and leave the HX Effects, Stomp XL, etc. so there was no sweet spot perfect pedal and you'd have to compromise... but now they've rolled out another perfect pedal for a different category, and I'm becoming hopeful that they are going to double down on perfect pedals across the board. Is this not the HX Stomp of pocket pedals, and battery powered too?!?!??!

  • @jaymax3201
    @jaymax3201 3 місяці тому

    The ultra-portable POD Express amp and effects processors lets guitarists take their tones wherever they go. Simple controls make it easy to use, while models derived from the HX family of processors ensure exceptional sound quality and authentic feel. POD Express offers seven amps, seven cabs, and 17 effects-including a looper-and it may be powered by three AA batteries (included) or an optional 9-volt power supply.

  • @jeremyhodges9480
    @jeremyhodges9480 3 місяці тому +2

    Sounds awesome did you say there is a bass guitar version?

  • @darrylkillingsworth3194
    @darrylkillingsworth3194 2 місяці тому

    I want to use this for Worship busking with a JBL Eon ONE Compact. Will you be releasing some presets for me to download?

  • @henrikpetersson3463
    @henrikpetersson3463 Місяць тому

    This will be a huge seller for Line6. I hope they make a premium version with a metal chassi.
    I will buy one though. Been looking for something small and portable that sounds good and doesn’t break the bank. This one fits well!

  • @donvape336
    @donvape336 Місяць тому

    They just sound so similar. It's like clean and everything else.

  • @LivinginLosAngeles-re5yx
    @LivinginLosAngeles-re5yx 3 місяці тому

    So portable...love it. 👍

  • @riccardoleonardo9980
    @riccardoleonardo9980 2 місяці тому

    I think you may be adjusting g the Gate and not the MV. I think you need to Hold Alt and Tap and adjust the Delay to adjust the MV.

  • @stepancoufal1545
    @stepancoufal1545 3 місяці тому

    Hey guys, thanks for the great in-depth video.
    Would it be possible, to use this as an interface alternative? Like guitar -> pod express -> computer with helix native -> pod express outputs? Thanks in advance.

    • @worshiptutorials
      @worshiptutorials  3 місяці тому

      You can use it as an interface, yes. Check the manual for more details tho. We didn’t dive into that.

    • @stepancoufal1545
      @stepancoufal1545 3 місяці тому

      Thanks, I’m able to do it through helix lt but that’s kinda pointless. Checked the manual but got more confused. Anyways thanks again, you rock.

  • @user-vv7hb8ok2f
    @user-vv7hb8ok2f 3 місяці тому

    it would be an excellent beginner unit, practice tool, for recording. It sounds very good.

  • @kirtlamb4413
    @kirtlamb4413 Місяць тому

    For goofing around at home or one stage sound if you need to be cheap.
    Otherwise, get an Orange valve amp for clean and overdrive sounds.. A chorus/modulation pedal, delay pedal, run them through the loop. Great pickups directly into the amp.

  • @renoutlaw8371
    @renoutlaw8371 3 місяці тому

    This is like the ultimate upgrade for a mini board. Especially with stereo outs and the effects being post-cab stereo wet effects. Put like a boss RV-6 behind it and one of those mini tubescreamers in front and you have a very high quality, versatile board with an insanely small foot print.
    Edit: wow I didn't even see that it takes extra footswitch inputs. That's wildly powerful.
    I wonder if you can preset change with those footswitches? If so you might be able to even finagle low-level song based preseting out of this thing.

    • @slimturnpike
      @slimturnpike 3 місяці тому

      Yes you can switch presets with the footswitch on the left.

  • @ElmanAuthement
    @ElmanAuthement 3 місяці тому

    Was there some type of HX Edit? I thought I saw you looking at a computer screen. Was curious to see what that looks like. I tweak my Helix Floor by computer 99% of the time. Rarely do I just use the pedal board to tweak anything.

    • @worshiptutorials
      @worshiptutorials  3 місяці тому

      We were referring to the manual for details. The editor isn’t ready yet.

  • @JJ-cu1fw
    @JJ-cu1fw 2 місяці тому

    On page 13 of the manual the say that you can set the output to line levels through global settings but on page 27 and forward there’s no reference on how to do that. Do you guys know how to do that?

  • @adamr3497
    @adamr3497 3 місяці тому +1

    Could I used this with my POD GO as an addition? I can't afford a Helix, but am finding myself limited with the POD GO. This seems like it would be perfect for me to add some extra effects to make up for the POD GO's limited DSP.

    • @HarrisonSD03
      @HarrisonSD03 3 місяці тому +2

      Its only mono-in. That may sway you. Also, the hx One has more in the realm of effects but can only run one at a time.

    • @bmitchellmusic
      @bmitchellmusic 3 місяці тому +2

      This may not function well in that regard. It's limited control.

    • @jrmyg1621
      @jrmyg1621 3 місяці тому +3

      save up for a used hx stomp, it'll be worth it

  • @MrBossei
    @MrBossei 3 місяці тому

    Sounds really great! And that Jazzmaster. Wow 🤩 What pickups do you have in it?

    • @worshiptutorials
      @worshiptutorials  2 місяці тому +1

      That is an Elliott Tonemaster and it had the Elliott pickups in it.

    • @MrBossei
      @MrBossei 2 місяці тому

      @@worshiptutorialsThank you! 🙏

  • @anthonycruz6909
    @anthonycruz6909 2 місяці тому

    Wish yall.would have demonstrated how the lead solo work sound in the overdrive pedal sections ,, regardless a nice review of sorts thank-you

  • @Chucksguitargeekery
    @Chucksguitargeekery 3 місяці тому

    Can you turn the cab sim off and use it as a preamp into the effects return of an amp?

  • @StevenCorr
    @StevenCorr 3 місяці тому

    Does the software for it run on android?
    I'm guessing probably not, but if it could, that would be great if you could use your phone to control it on stage.
    Or an ipad or tablet.

  • @yltcraxe
    @yltcraxe 3 місяці тому

    My question is how easy it may be to change the sounds I'm using mid song. If I want to back and forth from clean to dirty, from delay to not delay, from phaser to not phaser, almost feel like I'd need two or a few more pedals with it...or just accept the price point of a helix to work through saving multiple accessible presets.
    I skipped ahead, and it sound like I can do this but maybe need to buy a foot switch that it has a input that can go with it?

    • @yltcraxe
      @yltcraxe 3 місяці тому

      My other question then would be...got a good recommendation as to what foot switch you'd use and how much extra it costs.
      And lastly, are the tones modelling and effects wise really as good sounding as they'd be using a helix?

  • @amitreznik2846
    @amitreznik2846 3 місяці тому

    In the Modulation zone, can you shape the rate / depth of each modulation via the computer?

    • @bmitchellmusic
      @bmitchellmusic 3 місяці тому +1

      we don't have the Editor yet (it's not ready yet) so really don't know but I would say probably not. This is meant to be VERY straightforward.

  • @pclindholm
    @pclindholm 3 місяці тому +2

    I want to see long term sales - IR2 was out first, POD express now with more functionality and lower price. Great competition, the consumer wins.

  • @noahhailey5
    @noahhailey5 3 місяці тому

    So question. With the foot switch capability, can you only connect two foot switches max or could you connect one foot switch controller that say has 5 foot switches. Could control and switch like the reverb from plate to spring?

    • @worshiptutorials
      @worshiptutorials  3 місяці тому

      I believe it's just a two button controller option.

    • @noahhailey5
      @noahhailey5 3 місяці тому

      @@worshiptutorials ah I see

  • @DavidFeilyMusic
    @DavidFeilyMusic 3 місяці тому

    Anyone know how long it stays powered from the batteries?

  • @user-kc9oz2yo8z
    @user-kc9oz2yo8z Місяць тому

    Does this thing have batteries? Or anyway to be used portable wise? I like to jam outside and not be tied to an outlet

  • @twolinesslotcars
    @twolinesslotcars 2 місяці тому

    Brian, I am a worship leader, a mediocre guitar player, and in my comfort zone on the acoustic. I have always wanted to add the electric to my arsenal for when the band at church needs an extra punch in the rhythm side of the house. Adding an amp on stage is not really possible. I am not great at dialing in tone and honestly can’t think about it when leading the church. I need 2 great tones.. a nice clean tone.. and great overdriven tone. All while simple to switch and direct to PA. Is the POD Express the best solution for me?

  • @timbonim296
    @timbonim296 3 місяці тому

    Not sure if I missed it, but is there a way to set delay subdivisions on tap tempo? I still need my delays pedals to input dotted eighths for me haha. If this thing has subdivisons, I'm purchasing it today.

  • @Jesusisatthedoor777
    @Jesusisatthedoor777 3 місяці тому

    Can I run this with my guitar amp for live use?

  • @mattrichmond9264
    @mattrichmond9264 3 місяці тому

    Does this count as Bradford’s Pedal Corner?! Haha, seems like a cool pedal!

  • @Chris.Wiley.
    @Chris.Wiley. 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for tweaking the gain in each channel to the cleaner side. I feel like you can't really hear the characteristic tone when it's driving hard.

  • @Bk26342
    @Bk26342 3 місяці тому +1

    Could I plug my acoustic into this if I just wanted to use the reverb?

    • @worshiptutorials
      @worshiptutorials  3 місяці тому +1

      Yeah you can turn all the amp/cab stuff off and just use it for effects

  • @nedbressler3234
    @nedbressler3234 3 місяці тому

    It’s great

  • @mtguitar5150
    @mtguitar5150 3 місяці тому +10

    These guys seemingly can get this pedal to sound better than my full rig, what am I doing wrong?

    • @d77sauce
      @d77sauce 3 місяці тому +3

      Check your guitars pickups

    • @rhoydotp
      @rhoydotp 3 місяці тому

      @@LucKYWoLF-ov1vo tone is in how much money you hand over for gear :)

    • @rhoydotp
      @rhoydotp 3 місяці тому

      @@LucKYWoLF-ov1vo lmao you have issues understanding jokes, i see lol

    • @anthonycruz6909
      @anthonycruz6909 2 місяці тому

      That's how good line 6 stuff is ,, it negates any $8000 pedal board with just this tiny box thanks to the genius minds at line 6 corp.

  • @eanroad
    @eanroad 3 місяці тому +1

    How is the “feel” compared to the HX Stomp or IR-2?

    • @bmitchellmusic
      @bmitchellmusic 3 місяці тому +2

      Same 🤷🏻‍♂ It's the same OS as Pod Go/Helix basically, kinda, sorta

  • @huntercloward9190
    @huntercloward9190 19 днів тому

    Whenever I’m on the “heavy” setting it just rings super loud. Every other setting works fine. Anyone else?

  • @akaboo69
    @akaboo69 2 місяці тому

    Do the bottom switches change presets?

  • @user-xj5dj5lp3y
    @user-xj5dj5lp3y 3 місяці тому

    How doze the reverb&delay sound to the halo pedal