| | |  | Guitar Effects and Pedals | Home » » » » Line 6 PODxt Live | | | | | | | Description: | | The power of PODxt is now at your feet for pro stage use! With its rugged steel construction, 11 channel select and effect on/off footswitches and built-in wah/volume/tweak pedal, PODxt Live is ready to stand up to years of abuse. Included are 84 pro quality stompbox and studio effects, 36 Amp Models, plus 24 Cab and 4 Mic Models, all built from the award-winning technology found in the Vetta II amp and storable to 128 programmable channels. Unlike the other members of the POD family, PODxt Live also features a Variax digital input so you can call up a fully customized guitar, amp and effects setup ? all by stepping on a single footswitch! USB digital I/O combined with Line 6 Edit software allow computer based tone editing and direct digital recording. | | | Features: | |
• Over 80 Stompbox and Studio Effects, 36 Legendary and Classic Amp Models, 24 Cab & 4 Mic models
• Rugged Stage-Ready Package, 128 Channel Memories
• Stereo 1/4-inch analog Amp/Line Outs, Variax Digital Input, Routing Options, Deep Editing
• Built-in Chromatic Tuner, Large Backlit Display, Dedicated Stompbox On/Off Switches, Combination Wah/Volume/Tweak Pedal, Tap Tempo/Tuner Switch, Expression Pedal Input, Aux Input for CD/MP3 players, drum machines, etc.
• Full MIDI Support, Headphone Out, USB Digital Recording I/O
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 25.2 inches | | Product Width:
| 14.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 6.3 inches | | Product Weight:
| 16.9 pounds | | Package Length:
| 25.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 14.2 inches | | Package Height:
| 6.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 15.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 12 reviews |
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Presets aren't that greatDec 28, 2007
Overall this pedal is worth the money. The presets aren't the best, I would recommend creating your own. It's great for changing up your sound at home or on the road.
Everything in oneOct 22, 2007
I have the Bass Pod, which is similar because a buddy of mine has the guitar version, which I've played with.
At any rate, this awesome piece of equipment gave me bragging rights over one of the guitarists in my working band who happens to have approximately 20 different effects pedals, from Holy Grail Reverbs to Muff pedals to EQs and Compression FX. I had a laugh at his expense when he found out the Pod has all of them built into it. A whole lot more convenient than his unweildy pedalboard.
Spend a little time, and this processor is remarkably easy to program. The display is easy to see. The tuner is fantastic, the wah works like a charm. Complete with mic emulators, cabinet modeling, and all sorts of effects and fun stuff.
It's a great practice resource, too. I line in my stereo and can play along to tunes through the headphones (not included) without bothering anyone. It interfaces well with home recording software, too. It's got two different Direct-Out options for live performances... the list goes on and on.
What scares me, though, is the common belief expressed by the guitar techs I know who have tons of Line 6 horror stories to tell. I've had mine for almost a year, and haven't had a problem yet *knock on wood*.
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 Had to ReturnOct 15, 2007
Pops, cracks, and makes funny noises... It warms up then powers out a few minutes later... Seems sturdy, but insides must be poorly made
 Tone Sweet ToneSep 08, 2007
Before I say anything about this machine, I have to say that it is my first purchase of a unit of this kind. I was recording with the Johnson J-Station and this is obviously leaps and bounds beyond the J-Station. So, while I think the PODxt Live is great in every way, I haven't used any comparable gear.
Now, on to the good stuff!
Right out of the box, I hooked it up to my computer via USB and decided to use the line outs on the back of the unit through my M-Audio firewire 1814. I then installed the POD drivers.
Just browsing through the pre-set tones was a nice walk through history. It not only contains classic sounds from the 60s and 70s, but some pretty rad tones for current times.
So as not to break my back (I'm not as young as I used to be) I thought I'd install the line 6 edit software to begin editing and customizing my tones. Enter my first and only glitch. Apparently, the edit software isn't yet compatible with the latest version of Java (6). So, after browsing the Line 6 discussion groups about this problem, I learned that the quickest solution to the problem is to simply un-install the edit software, un-install Java 6 runtime environment from Control Panel\Remove Programs, and re-install the edit software. Problem solved.
Using the software is quite easy and quite enjoyable. Any amp, speaker cab, effects, routing, mic placement options right at your fingers. I also went on-line to browse other's tones but realized that I've got quite a different view of what an Eddie Van Halen or Paul Gilbert sound should be.
In closing, thus far, no un-fixable problems. Only fun, creativity, and a big fat cup of TONE. Enjoy!!
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This is the one to haveAug 30, 2007
There are a lot of companies making this type of unit these days. I haven't tried all of them and I'm sure some of them are very good, too, but this is the one to get and I'll tell you why. First of all, ease of use. Some of these things take a degree in COBOL programming to operate, but this one is very easy, very intuitive, and here's the kicker - it has a very good manual that is written by guitar geeks in PLAIN ENGLISH. The last unit I owned had a manual that was just outright shameful. It was surely written in Chinese and then translated (poorly) to English. Not cool. I say guitar geeks in a positive way. They talk very casually and very reverently about the gear they are modelling and it's very cool to hear it described this way rather than strictly in techical terms. The best way to operate a POD is to connect to your PC via USB cable. You then see the interface on screen in a simple layout where everything you want to tweak is right at your fingertips. No more scrolling thru tiny onboard menus. Plus you get free software that allows you to hook to their website and automatically download upgrades to the software and the content. Every once in a while you'll get new amp models that'll just show up in your choices because they come across while you're doing an upgrade. And the manual is constantly changing as they upgrade and add new stuff. All you need to do is download the new manual and keep it on your PC. And there's also a database of sounds that are submitted by users. I'm sure some of the other manufacturers have similar functionality to what I'm describing, but again, it's the ease of use that makes it so great. For $400, you've got thousands of dollars worth of stomp effects alone and if you're space is limited, like mine, it sure is nice to have it all in one compact box. Well worth a try. Oh, and their customer service is great, too. I would suggest getting it thru Sweetwater (same price, same free shipping, and better customer service) at this time though, because Amazon has taken a stance that it's OK to sell publications that promote and advertise animal fighting. They are even fighting for their right to do this in court. Not cool and not particularly smart in the middle of the Michael Vick debacle. I will not purchase from Amazon again until they change this policy.
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