Tone Battle: Boss IR-2 vs. Line 6 Pod Express | Chime, Clean, Crunch & Heavy!
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- Опубліковано 15 кві 2024
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Welcome to the ultimate tone showdown! In this video, we're pitting two heavyweights against each other: the Boss IR-2 and the Line 6 Pod Express. Get ready for four epic rounds of tone testing as we explore the realms of chime, clean, crunch, and heavy!
Round 1 - Chime: We kick things off with the quest for those iconic Vox AC tones. Listen closely as we dial in the shimmering highs and dynamic response that define the chimey goodness of the Vox sound.
Round 2 - Clean: Smooth, pristine, and full of character, the clean tone is the foundation of any guitarist's arsenal. Join us as we delve into the realm of crystal-clear cleans, showcasing the clarity and definition offered by both the Boss IR-2 and the Line 6 Pod Express.
Round 3 - Crunch: It's time to dial up the grit and attitude as we dive into classic rock 'n' roll territory. From bluesy breakup to gritty grind, we'll push these units to their limits to deliver the crunchy goodness that defines the golden age of rock.
Round 4 - Heavy: Prepare your ears for an onslaught of searing rock tones as we unleash the beast within both the Boss IR-2 and the Line 6 Pod Express. From thick, chunky rhythms to soaring lead lines, we'll explore the depths of heavy distortion and crushing power.
Join us on this sonic journey as we put these tone titans to the test. Which will emerge victorious in the battle of the amps? Tune in to find out! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more gear reviews, tone battles, and guitar goodness. Let the battle begin!
I came to listen to the pedals, but ended up listing to the music. Bravo!
Thank you!
Thank you so much for doing this! To me the Boss IR sounds more open and less processed. I hoped for Line6 because its a great all in one solution but now I may go for Boss instead 🙏
They are both very cool units and it comes down to what's best for your situation and what sounds best to your ears. Thanks for watching!
The thing I like about the Line 6 is it is its own rig in a pinch, the Boss has a lot more amp flexibility but no effects.
While not perfect, the Line 6 has been my go to for quick and easy guitar tones since I got it. If I need delay, or modulation or drive...it's all there. It's tough to beat as an all in one. My curiosity is how do the pure amp tones stack up.
Thanks for the comparison. Both have pros and cons but Boss is still the boss for me. Good sounding overall. Cheers!
Thanks so much for watching!
great comparison, love it! .. like them both, sometimes i find the Pod Xpress hard to dial in since for master and presence you need to press 2 buttons and dial a third one ..if the 4 outer pots would be pushpots the whole thing would be easier! be careful not to drop your axe when dialing in the Pod! Cheers from Germany🤘
Yeah the whole play twister with the pedal to try and access features is a little tricky. Boss has some of that turn this twist this stuff as well. I’ll try and not drop the axe next time! Thanks for watching!
The Line6 seemed to have a top end roll off on the cleaner tones that really made it seem muddy by comparison. I did think the heavier tones were better on the Line6, though. If I had to choose, it would be pretty hard not to get the Boss just for the overall quality of sound. If the highs were too bright, that's an easier fix than trying to add highs back in. I'm also not a big metal player either so those cleaner and bluesier tones are more my style. On the other hand, if I had no money to spend, the Line6 would be pretty hard to turn down because of all of the built in effects. Plus, the 'ambience' on the Boss really doesn't do it whereas the Line6 has some really decent reverbs if you're into that.
Yeah it's a tough decision either way you slice but they are both solid units.
With Pod Express you get many more functions (tuner, effects) but listening to your recordings IR-2 sounds much better! And Send/Return connections are also a big plus for Boss
It really does come down to what your ears like. Everybody hears differently and there is no wrong answer. The Boss is a great unit!
I see a little footy curled up to hear this demo! The POD Princeton sounds pretty good to me and that's probably my main concern as can add gain and OD. But I'd like to compare the Fender sims on the BOSS rather than the flat Clean. I prefer BOSS Crunch here but I know POD can get a closer Crunch tone to my tastes with tweaking. I'll rarely use any higher gain amps on either pedal. Still leaning to POD as amps are good enough and suits my use case well. But if I had the cash I'd get both, use the IR-2 for amps and turn the POD amps off and just use the OD and FX, looper etc. Now that would be a fun demo!
That would be a killer rig. I think your right tho the Pod Express would have everything all in one plus the tuner…I seem to always go back to the Pod even tho the clean tones could be better….
Both sound great. But I think I prefer the Boss hearing them in comparison. Have you tried them with headphones Brad? any preference in that regard. Cheers!
I have not. I've been working a lot without headphones lately. I think the boss could sound even better on the heavier stuff with some different Ir's.
To me the Boss sounds more like an amp!
I can't say you're wrong. I def like the cleans better on the Boss. They both sound really good.
Thanks for that. The Line6 was a little fizzy on the Crunch. I think overall, I liked the Boss tones better, but If Line 6 had a 3 or 4 button extra footswitch to add on to get directly to some of the presets, that would be killer. As I understand it (and may be wrong), you have to scroll through with one button in order, correct?
You can use an external foot switch with the Pod. I have yet to try it but the option is there.
@@badbrad Oh, OK, didn't realize it had any external switch capabilities. Thanks!
No prob bro!@@Scott__C
As I think is typical, the one that does more doesn't sound as good (to me); I think the Boss had way better tones, but the Line6 would be more useful in a pinch with all the features....?
That's a fair assessment.....
I preferred the Boss on all channels except the Clean. Something about that Clean Line 6 tone hit me in a way I dig.
I appreciate your input. Thanks for watching.
Thanks badbrad!
No prob!
No prob!
I bought the Pod Express few weeks ago just for fun. It is a nice overall pedal. However, I am usually playing real amps and the Tonex and even the Tonex is so much better in my opinion (if you have the right preset). I literally have not played the Pod Express longer than 10 minutes at a time. When I start with the POD, I think wow that sounds good. Then when I move over to the Tonex it's a revelation... But still, considering all the things it can do, and it does sound good, it's a cool pedal.
Yeah for pure amp tone ToneX is tough to beat but I did have trouble with getting the gate dialed in to where it wasn't glitchy. I feel like if I could figure that out, I would go back. I still have my ToneX and I'm waiting on a ToneX One.
OK!
Yes indeed!
Boss IR-2
It is a great little box!
Out of both the boss was more analog sounding the line 6 was still very digital. imo
Thanks for your perspective!
In Crunch the volume changed a lot.
I'll have to try and do better on that next time.
@@badbrad please don't misunderstand...I'm from Brazil and I don't write English very well. I hope I wasn't rude.
I think the boss does that acdc thing better
You may be right on that for sure!
boss ir2 wins
There is no wrong answer.
dude these are 2 completely different pedals. this "comparison" makes no sense. I own both of these BTW.
I hear ya! Still people want to hear the difference.