6:22 Yes, the compressor at the end sounds nice, but full the signal from Stereo to mono. I do put it after the CAB, then all the FX like MODS, Reverbs, echos
Lol at comments that argue comps have to be first or early in the chain. The LA studio model placed at the end literally does what most recording engineers do to compress the entire guitar signal coming into the board. Also a great tool to use live when FOH is lacking or newbie.
I'd assume that the best way to start out with this unit----ordered one this past weekend/due here later this week-----would be to hook up a GTR to it, but also plug the unit into my computer as well and use the Line 6 website, as you did in this video. I've seen some vids where they just "select options" and then don't know how they will sound. I play worship music, so it's also why I bought this Basic Line 6 product, also ON SALE----haha, as I don't need or use many FX, just mostly delay, reverb, some ambient swells, and compressor, with minimal overdrive. I've looked at worship tutorials presets that they sell. Thanks for the VID. I've owned a BOSS ME-70 for 11 yrs, but it's acting up! Hence, why I did this purchase.
I use mine going in the return of my MT 15 runnin a 2 /12 ENGL cab........ So I get the tube amp and cab feel and can use any preamp on the Pod ... I hacked it and got 8 free blocks it's incredible ... I play everyday, and love it as much as the helix ......
@@shanegriffiths3441 you can get dedicated buffers (smaller and a bit more affordable than pedals.). Some tuner pedals also have buffers. TC bonafide is a nice buffer and also included in the newer polytunes.
On the compressor issue, you have to use a studio grade compressor (LA-2, LA studio) it will accept a hotter input signal without loosing volume or quality of the signal.
Yep that's what I did. Just for the sake of it I did experiment with other compressors off camera as well, but the one I recommended in the video worked the best.
Unless you have a treble bleed mod done to your every guitar, rolling down the volume will also make the sound darker. In some cases that could be desireable, but most prefer their tone to remain as bright as on full volume.
@@CatPickStudios fair enough. I tend to enjoy my cleans a little dark, so I often play without my tone knob all the way up. That adjustment is easy for me.
How can i play a backing track on this thing from a mobile device? Anyone got an easy solution that allows volume control of the audio going in and is in stereo via headphones?
Run a cable from your mobile device. If you set Global Settings > Ins/Outs > Return Type to "Aux In" you can use the RETURN/AUX input as a stereo Aux In.
Bunch of companies give those out for free or you can buy some as well. Here's a great article listing bunch of them: producelikeapro.com/blog/best-guitar-impulse-responses/
I have two Panasonic LUMIX G70s and I also use my iPhones camera quite a bit. Having decent studio lights makes all the difference even with older cameras like mine.
I would love to buy a preset, but most of them come with cabinet IRs. I would Liv e a preset that works with my physical cabinet running through a Seymour Duncan Power Amp, and I cannot seem to get a high quality sound with the combo. Any ideas would be much appreciated!
If you're using a real cabinet I would just disable the IR and that's it! Otherwise you're adding two tone filters with the IR being the first and the second being your real cab. That will most likely result in you loosing lot of high end.
@@CatPickStudios Thank you for your response. Yes, that is what I am doing but then I usually have too much high end. I got the pod go a week ago so I am still working on tweaking something that I like with my cab. Definitely harder than I thought it would be
Hey, was thinking of getting one. I play a lot of tech death stuff (Necrophagist a lot rn) and I wanted to know if there some good effects for this kind of stuff. I’ve been struggling to find a good way to get the sound I want. I just don’t wanna buy it and then not be able to get the sound I want. Thanks.
My recommendation is to search for tone presets. They cost few bucks and in my experience most of them have been great with dedicated IR's that take the tones to the next level. Based on quick search ChopTones seems to have bunch of preset packs with sound examples on their site. Give those a look. I've also bought lot of stuff from 4Sigma Audio and I really like what they've done with the REVV G120 and Mesa Mark IV amps.
Hmm, have you tried turning the IR / cabinet volume down? I keep running into an issue where custom IR's are too hot and introduce lot of clipping. Buffer is more for fixing the signal loss between your guitar and the device your sound comes out of. :)
Yeah with POD GO there's limits to it's processing power and how many things you can have in the effects blocks. If you want to have more versatility on what kind of signal chains you can create and don't need that many footswitches, HX Stomp is the device to get.
i would NOT recommend placing the compressor after the amp. I did a test. Although it may sound a little louder, if you have another effects before the amp, such as distortion, it removes the distorted sound. From my experience placing the compressor before both the amp and a distortion block works best.
Hmm I remember running into this issue in my initial tests. I think there was some sort of bug with one or two compressors that caused the issue you're describing. Based on my tests with the LA Studio Comp it works exactly as I describe in the video giving you a more touch sensitive feel when playing.
great video man, I´m in a dilemma because I own a petrucci guitar with dimarzio crunch lab and liquifire, so my guess is that I should turn on the guitar pad in right?
With POD GO you can have up to 5 different pedals per preset, but some slots are limited in what kind of effects you can have in them. Othe Helix units don't have these limitations.
Simple Pitch on the Helix series can do that, but that's monophonic meaning it can only do one string at a time. If you want to play chords for example, then you have to try for example Poly Pitch that's on the HX Stomp and the bigger Helix units. Hope this helps!
@@CatPickStudios I read for CGC today and now I’m just working on my reading skills, I need to emote! And not sound like I’m Robbie from Joe dirt trying to read. 😂
So buying impulse reponses is silly because of how many options there are you can get any sound you want. Quite literally. Dont waste money on IRs. Sure if you dont have the time to make a preset or research what equipment a certain band uses for certainsongs or whatever then buy a preset pack. But making the presets is most of the fun itll help you learn the unit and different tones.
I get what you are trying to say, but here's my counter-argument: Investing in good impulse responses will get you better tones faster. The IR works as a 'filter' to your overall sound and while you can do a lot to compensate the frequencies of the stock cabinet, getting a well made IR will get you there faster and withouth eating up any extra signal blocks in your chain. Why use pedals, EQ's and such when you can do the same with an IR using just one block in your signal chain?
Buying presets is a can of worms that I would not suggest people who aren't familiar with tweaking presets open. It does not matter who made the preset, you will have to tweak and make changes. That is fact, sorry not sorry. Also, unless the presets you are buying come with a custom IR, then they probably aren't worth buying. Every one and their grandma is making presets with stock cabs and selling them. It is insane how many there are that do not sound good. This is all opinion anyways, not like it matters, but there we go.
Well I guess I have only bought good presets since lot of them have been mix/live ready and I've only tweaked things like the amount of gain or delay for example. Though all of those have had custom IR's bundled with them. I wonder if what you mentioned will become more frequent (selling presets with stock cabs) now that the Helix range (minus POD GO as of typing) got the major update that also improved the stock cabs.
My reaction is a little late but I agree 100%. In my opinion people often forget that tone is a result of many factors from which some of them can not be bought. And another thing people tend to overlook: the instrument that is used is a very important component and there are so many types and variations. You think the preset that sounds fantastic when played by a pro with a very expensive, highly modified, unique guitar will sound equally great when you use it with your modest guitar and capacities? Sure. Why not create your own great sound? It is not that difficult. I am an average player but I have done just that so why can't you? There so many videos with people selling there patches, apparently it is big business because there are many people too lazy to do it themselves.
I have been using Pod Go for over 2 years, and have to say that most of that tips are actually terrible (necessity of custom irs, compressor, and buying pressets)
@@mindyourownbusiness3333 Kind of true yes, but lot of the presets come with a bundled IR, so you get both the amp with great settings and an IR that matches it well.
6:22 Yes, the compressor at the end sounds nice, but full the signal from Stereo to mono. I do put it after the CAB, then all the FX like MODS, Reverbs, echos
Lol at comments that argue comps have to be first or early in the chain. The LA studio model placed at the end literally does what most recording engineers do to compress the entire guitar signal coming into the board. Also a great tool to use live when FOH is lacking or newbie.
Yep, I feel lot of people are thinking about this as guitar players where as I'm approaching it more from a mixing engineer perspective.
I'd assume that the best way to start out with this unit----ordered one this past weekend/due here later this week-----would be to hook up a GTR to it, but also plug the unit into my computer as well and use the Line 6 website, as you did in this video. I've seen some vids where they just "select options" and then don't know how they will sound. I play worship music, so it's also why I bought this Basic Line 6 product, also ON SALE----haha, as I don't need or use many FX, just mostly delay, reverb, some ambient swells, and compressor, with minimal overdrive. I've looked at worship tutorials presets that they sell. Thanks for the VID. I've owned a BOSS ME-70 for 11 yrs, but it's acting up! Hence, why I did this purchase.
Thanks for the buffer tip, its absolutely ridiculous how much better it sounds
I'm sending mine back to line 6 to repair it
To repair what?
@@SamvanGinkel they can repair the pod so it sounds like in the video with the buffer
@@MikeStock88 Did they do it?
@@SamvanGinkel certainly did
@@MikeStock88 Nice! Did you have to pay anything? Shipping to get it there?
Wow this is ridiculously helpful, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I use mine going in the return of my MT 15 runnin a 2 /12 ENGL cab........ So I get the tube amp and cab feel and can use any preamp on the Pod ... I hacked it and got 8 free blocks it's incredible ... I play everyday, and love it as much as the helix ......
That sounds like a killer setup. I really like the tones I’ve heard from MT 15. Also got to try one at Thomann few years ago. It’s a great amp.
Is there any potential downside to hacking the unit? I heard future updates could be a problem.
Great tips! The buffer one 🤯
What pedal can be used as a buffer and how do I actually use them?
@@shanegriffiths3441 you can get dedicated buffers (smaller and a bit more affordable than pedals.). Some tuner pedals also have buffers. TC bonafide is a nice buffer and also included in the newer polytunes.
@@mSarimaa thanks a lot mate!
On the compressor issue, you have to use a studio grade compressor (LA-2, LA studio) it will accept a hotter input signal without loosing volume or quality of the signal.
Yep that's what I did. Just for the sake of it I did experiment with other compressors off camera as well, but the one I recommended in the video worked the best.
I have noticed when recording my clean signal is a lot lower than the effects signal. Can I boost the clean signal on channel 3?
If you have hot pickups, and you want to put less signal into the front end, you can use the VOLUME KNOB on your guitar. That’s just my opinion.
Unless you have a treble bleed mod done to your every guitar, rolling down the volume will also make the sound darker. In some cases that could be desireable, but most prefer their tone to remain as bright as on full volume.
@@CatPickStudios fair enough. I tend to enjoy my cleans a little dark, so I often play without my tone knob all the way up. That adjustment is easy for me.
Can i use guitars with active pick ups, even if pod go goes to amp?
Yep! You can experiment whether you want to turn input pad on.
What's that you're playing at 5:58? Sounds so familiar
Just a simple pop chord progression. I play a lot of stuff like this at church haha.
Can't do the buffer one with the Pod Go Wireless 😓
Oh that's true. I wonder if it has some sort of interna buffer thing between the wireless and the unit itself.
Yes, there is no need for a buffer with the Pod Go Wireless.
How can i play a backing track on this thing from a mobile device? Anyone got an easy solution that allows volume control of the audio going in and is in stereo via headphones?
Run a cable from your mobile device. If you set Global Settings > Ins/Outs > Return Type to "Aux In" you can use the RETURN/AUX input as a stereo Aux In.
@CatPickStudios ive done that but it sounds like complete crap. I have a stereo cable.
Pod go high gain (metal tone) with buffer please🙏
That would have been a great test for sure, but unfortunately I don't have the POD GO anymore.
@@CatPickStudios huft.. so, how about you for Pod Go sound quality? is it great sound?
Where do you find these custom IRs?
Bunch of companies give those out for free or you can buy some as well. Here's a great article listing bunch of them: producelikeapro.com/blog/best-guitar-impulse-responses/
Can't the buffer problem be fixed by using the global eq and adding the brightness lost?
It might help, but I don't think it would fix the problem. You can't bring back frequencies that aren't getting into the device.
what camera do you use on your videos?
I have two Panasonic LUMIX G70s and I also use my iPhones camera quite a bit. Having decent studio lights makes all the difference even with older cameras like mine.
I would love to buy a preset, but most of them come with cabinet IRs. I would Liv e a preset that works with my physical cabinet running through a Seymour Duncan Power Amp, and I cannot seem to get a high quality sound with the combo. Any ideas would be much appreciated!
If you're using a real cabinet I would just disable the IR and that's it! Otherwise you're adding two tone filters with the IR being the first and the second being your real cab. That will most likely result in you loosing lot of high end.
@@CatPickStudios Thank you for your response. Yes, that is what I am doing but then I usually have too much high end. I got the pod go a week ago so I am still working on tweaking something that I like with my cab. Definitely harder than I thought it would be
Hey, was thinking of getting one. I play a lot of tech death stuff (Necrophagist a lot rn) and I wanted to know if there some good effects for this kind of stuff. I’ve been struggling to find a good way to get the sound I want. I just don’t wanna buy it and then not be able to get the sound I want. Thanks.
My recommendation is to search for tone presets. They cost few bucks and in my experience most of them have been great with dedicated IR's that take the tones to the next level. Based on quick search ChopTones seems to have bunch of preset packs with sound examples on their site. Give those a look.
I've also bought lot of stuff from 4Sigma Audio and I really like what they've done with the REVV G120 and Mesa Mark IV amps.
I'm struggling too with that annoying clipping I'm getting. Would any buffer pedal work, such as the BonaFide Mini Buffer Pedal?
Hmm, have you tried turning the IR / cabinet volume down? I keep running into an issue where custom IR's are too hot and introduce lot of clipping. Buffer is more for fixing the signal loss between your guitar and the device your sound comes out of. :)
@@CatPickStudios Thank you, I'll try that.
hello - is there a limitation in the number of pedals you can put on a chain, including the whammy/wha pedal? Thanks
Yeah with POD GO there's limits to it's processing power and how many things you can have in the effects blocks. If you want to have more versatility on what kind of signal chains you can create and don't need that many footswitches, HX Stomp is the device to get.
i would NOT recommend placing the compressor after the amp. I did a test. Although it may sound a little louder, if you have another effects before the amp, such as distortion, it removes the distorted sound. From my experience placing the compressor before both the amp and a distortion block works best.
Hmm I remember running into this issue in my initial tests. I think there was some sort of bug with one or two compressors that caused the issue you're describing. Based on my tests with the LA Studio Comp it works exactly as I describe in the video giving you a more touch sensitive feel when playing.
Compressors are supposed to be early in the signal chain- not at the end.
@@daveycrockett9447 I disagree. You can do whatever kind of signal chain you want as long as it creates the sounds and feel you want.
I always compress a clean signal
What do you mean with a guitar with hot pickups?
Pickups with high output.
How Long the battery lasts? mine lasts 5 hours..
Are you talking about the POD GO Wireless? I had the regular version, so I'm clueless on the battery time.
great video man, I´m in a dilemma because I own a petrucci guitar with dimarzio crunch lab and liquifire, so my guess is that I should turn on the guitar pad in right?
Thanks! And yep, that's what I did with my high output pickup guitars.
Ps. One of these days I'll get a JP-series guitar...
That's real talk
How many peddles can each bank have ?
With POD GO you can have up to 5 different pedals per preset, but some slots are limited in what kind of effects you can have in them. Othe Helix units don't have these limitations.
Hi Cat !! thanks for this 5 tips !!
Do you know how to create an effect that is two octaves up, and that is as clean as possible?
Simple Pitch on the Helix series can do that, but that's monophonic meaning it can only do one string at a time. If you want to play chords for example, then you have to try for example Poly Pitch that's on the HX Stomp and the bigger Helix units. Hope this helps!
@@CatPickStudios Great!!!! thanks!!
@@CatPickStudios Thaaaaanks!
Fabulous video!
Thank you!
Cool stuff bro!
Thanks brother!
Again again!!! Catpick five tip Friday???
Third times the charm?😂
YT has been messing up with me today 😭
Took me 8 uploads to get the video out as intended. :(
@@CatPickStudios I read for CGC today and now I’m just working on my reading skills, I need to emote! And not sound like I’m Robbie from Joe dirt trying to read. 😂
So buying impulse reponses is silly because of how many options there are you can get any sound you want. Quite literally. Dont waste money on IRs. Sure if you dont have the time to make a preset or research what equipment a certain band uses for certainsongs or whatever then buy a preset pack. But making the presets is most of the fun itll help you learn the unit and different tones.
I get what you are trying to say, but here's my counter-argument: Investing in good impulse responses will get you better tones faster. The IR works as a 'filter' to your overall sound and while you can do a lot to compensate the frequencies of the stock cabinet, getting a well made IR will get you there faster and withouth eating up any extra signal blocks in your chain.
Why use pedals, EQ's and such when you can do the same with an IR using just one block in your signal chain?
Good video.
Thanks!
Buying presets is a can of worms that I would not suggest people who aren't familiar with tweaking presets open. It does not matter who made the preset, you will have to tweak and make changes. That is fact, sorry not sorry. Also, unless the presets you are buying come with a custom IR, then they probably aren't worth buying. Every one and their grandma is making presets with stock cabs and selling them. It is insane how many there are that do not sound good. This is all opinion anyways, not like it matters, but there we go.
Well I guess I have only bought good presets since lot of them have been mix/live ready and I've only tweaked things like the amount of gain or delay for example. Though all of those have had custom IR's bundled with them. I wonder if what you mentioned will become more frequent (selling presets with stock cabs) now that the Helix range (minus POD GO as of typing) got the major update that also improved the stock cabs.
My reaction is a little late but I agree 100%. In my opinion people often forget that tone is a result of many factors from which some of them can not be bought. And another thing people tend to overlook: the instrument that is used is a very important component and there are so many types and variations. You think the preset that sounds fantastic when played by a pro with a very expensive, highly modified, unique guitar will sound equally great when you use it with your modest guitar and capacities? Sure. Why not create your own great sound? It is not that difficult. I am an average player but I have done just that so why can't you? There so many videos with people selling there patches, apparently it is big business because there are many people too lazy to do it themselves.
I have been using Pod Go for over 2 years, and have to say that most of that tips are actually terrible (necessity of custom irs, compressor, and buying pressets)
Those are some great arguments indeed.
@@mindyourownbusiness3333 Kind of true yes, but lot of the presets come with a bundled IR, so you get both the amp with great settings and an IR that matches it well.