Line 6 POD X3 Live Review & Video – High Quality and Loads of Features
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Well, for starters the Pod X3 Live has a full assortment of effects and tones in a tough, high-quality package. This product has been on the Top 10 Best Selling Guitar Effects list for quite a while now, so it's worth your attention. (review continued below...)
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If you are somewhat familiar with Line 6 guitar pedals and effects then you already know the company has a knack for delivering incredible sounding amp modelers. The POD X3 Live is chock full of 78 different amp models which capture classic, vintage, and modern sounds to a 'T'. These sound incredible. I am a big fan of the clean and warm sound of a Fender Twin Tube amp. The Pod X3 Live faithfully recreates this very classic sound.
Just like the name implies, the POD X3 Live is optimized for live performance - which I why I love it. It has 98 different stompbox effects. 98 different effects!!! And they actually sound...great! If you were to buy these pedals separately you would easily spend thousands of dollars. If you can think of an effect in your mind, the Pod X3 Live will be able to deliver it. Imagine the flexibility on stage...
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Another incredible feature is the ability to split your guitar signal and send the output to two different amps. It replaces the need for a separate A/B box! You can dominate a live venue if you know how to take advantage of that feature.
As far as controlling your sound, the built in expression pedal allows you to smoothly transfer tones, control volume and wah. The POD X3 Live also has plenty of input and output options as well. You can plug two guitars into this device at once using standard 1/4" jacks. It also accepts XLR microphone inputs and has stereo headphone outputs for silent practicing. You can plug the POD X3 Live directly into a PA or computer (yep, USB 2.0 of course) Bottom line: if you are looking for power and versatility, The Pod X3 Live is one of the best multi effects processors I have ever used. No wonder why it's a best seller. Do yourself a favor and pick this thing up - your bandmates may actually start to like you!
Line 6 POD X3 Live Technical Info
Inputs & outputs
1/4 in. instrument input (w/ normal/pad switch)
XLR microphone input (w/ trim adjust)
USB 2.0 for computer recording & tone editing
S/PDIF stereo digital audio output
Stereo 1/4 in. line outputs (with amp/line pad switch)
Stereo XLR balanced line outputs
1/4 in. stereo effect loop
Variax digital connector
1/4 in. expression pedal input
MIDI in & out/thru
1/4 in. stereo headphones out
FBV connector for optional pedal controller
1/8 in. stereo (cd/mp3) jam along input
Controls
Expansive backlit LCD display
8 chrome �amp control� knobs: drive, bass, mid, treble, presence, reverb, tone volume, master volume
5 metal stompbox on/off footswitches: amp, stomp, mod, delay, comp/boost
Built-in heavy-duty wah/volume/expression pedal
Metal tap tempo/tuner footswitch
Dedicated bank up/down & a/b/c/d metal footswitches for preset selection
Dedicated �dual tone� control metal footswitch
5 context-sensitive parameter edit knobs
Dedicated input/output configuration buttons
Ground lift switch
Amp, cab & effect models
Massive model set for guitar, bass & vocals
78 guitar amp models
24 guitar cab models
98 stompbox and studio effects
28 bass amp models
22 bass cab models
6 vocal preamp models
A.I.R. II cab/mic modeling with 4 mic options each
Additional features & benefits
Rugged, stage-ready design with premium metal footswitches
Send guitar through 2 complete amp/effect signal chains simultaneously
Independent tone processing for 1/4 in. and XLR inputs
2 chrome handlebars
USB 2.0 multi-channel digital computer recording (stereo wet/dry per input)
Studio-quality 24-bit a/d and d/a converters and 32-bit floating point processing
Up to 9 simultaneous effects per signal chain, with pre & post amp routing
Tap tempo control for time-based effects
Precision chromatic tuner, with audio mute & bypass options
USB 2.0 cable included
External power adapter included
Optional accessories (sold separately):
Outfit your POD X3 Live for the studio or the stage with these optional accessories.
Carrying bag � protect your investment in great tone with the heavy-duty, rip-and water-resistant bag that�s designed specifically for your POD X3 Live. Embroidered with the line 6 logo.
EX-1 expression pedal � the EX-1 expression pedal gives you even more options at your feet. Now you can control wah, volume and tweak all at the same time, or dedicate wah and volume to separate pedals. lack plastic, with embossed Line6 logo. Includes 1/4 inch connecting cable.
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What the Manufacturer has to say about POD X3 Live:
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Features
Electric Guitar
POD X3 Live offers a whole new level of control over your guitar tone.
Plug straight into any one of the 78 ear-shattering guitar amp models for pure, unadulterated guitar tone.
Combine amp and cab models with the mouth-watering collection of 98 stompbox and studio effect models to build out your rig.
Take your sound to the next level by blasting your guitar through two guitar rigs at once to create a massive wall of sound that even guitar heroes of the past would respect.
Or plug POD X3 Live in front of your favorite stack or combo to pile on up to nine simultaneous effects, including vintage overdrive, scorching distortion, beefy fuzz, vibey delay, lush reverb, ethereal chorus, irreverent flanger, wah-wah to name just a handful.
Acoustic Guitar
Whether miking up an acoustic or plugging in an acoustic-electric guitar, POD X3 Live will showcase the natural warmth and beauty of your instrument.
Warm up your acoustics with the high-end tube mic preamp and compressor models to bring out the natural tone of your acoustic six or twelve string.
Apply a touch of color with a full palette of reverbs, choruses, delays, EQs, and other essential effects.
Bass Guitar
Whether you seek stadium rock, a Motown groove, or modern grind, look no further than POD X3 Live.
Dial in classic bass tone using the 28 incredible bass amp and 22 bass cab models.
Bring a direct sound to life by using the modeled mic preamps and high-end compressors instead of traditional bass amps and cabs.
Add a combination of the 98 stompbox or studio effects to tweak your bass tone to perfection for practice, performance, or recording.
Vocals
POD X3 Live includes an XLR input for your microphone and an amazing set of effects for your vocals.
Six studio-grade vintage and modern microphone preamp models are included capture the natural warmth and richness of your vocals.
Smooth out your sound with studio grade compressors, EQ's, gates and de-essers.
The comprehensive collection of studio-quality post effect models at your disposal include rich reverbs, vibey delays, lush choruses and more.
Songwriters
POD X3 Live is the ultimate sonic toolbox for the creative songwriter.
With its massive set of models for guitar, bass, and vocals, POD X3 Live will elevate your creative sketches to polished works of art.
When inspiration strikes, record your guitar and vocals all at the same time to capture the magic of the first take.
Harness the Power and Flexibility of POD X3 Live
Computer Recording
POD X3 Live fits right in with whatever computer recording solution you use.
With USB 2.0, POD X3 Live can send processed and unprocessed signals to your recording software, so you can always change your tone and fix it in the mix.
POD X3 Live can record 2 fully-processed instruments at once.
Split your guitar signal and record each virtual rig on separate stereo tracks to create rich, layered sounds.
With on-board, real-time processing, POD X3 Live takes the load off of your computer and eliminates annoying latency.
Use the S/PDIF digital output to plug into ProTools systems and other pro-level audio interfaces to add legendary POD tone to your recordings.
Play in front of an amp
Use POD X3 Live as the ultimate pedal board with your favorite combo or stack.
With 98 stompbox and studio effect models, you have more freedom over your tone than even the largest, heaviest pedal board could ever offer.
Stomp - Fuzz, Distortion, Overdrive, and more.
Mod - Chorus, Flanger, Tremolo, Rotary, Phaser, , and more
Delay - More than one of each type of delay: Analog, Digital, Tape and a mix of specialty echoes you won�t find anywhere else.
Reverb � More than one of each type of reverb: Room, Hall, Chamber, Plate and Spring models.
Miscellaneous � Compressors, Gate, 4 Band Semi-Parametric EQ, Synth and Filters, Wah and many more.
Use up to 9 effects simultaneously to build the sound you�re looking for. Create rich blends of two entirely different effect chains to create a screaming wall of sound.
Plug into the PA
Plug POD X3 Live directly into the PA system for bullet-proof live sound that rocks.
Leave your back-breaking mountain of gear at home, and make set up and tear down easier than ever.
Take the guess work out of getting a great live sound every time. Use the XLR outputs to plug directly into the mixing board without a direct box.
Reasons to Upgrade from POD XT Live
POD X3 Live delivers a ton of new features to inspire your music and simplify the creative process more than ever.
POD X3 Live comes fully-loaded with the most comprehensive set of POD amps, cabs, and effects models ever. Includes models of 98 guitar amps, 24 guitar cabs, 98 effects, 28 bass amps, 22 bass cabs, and 6 vocal preamps.
Designed for gigging musicians, the rugged, stage-ready design features heavy duty metal footswitches and a racecar-inspired Wah/Volume/Expression pedal.
Split your guitar signal and run it through two amps or two guitar rigs at the same time to create entirely new sounds that will blow your audience away.
Use the XLR input or 1/4 in. instrument input to play or record two instruments simultaneously�each with its own independent tone processing.
Add studio-quality POD tone to your acoustic guitar, bass guitar, vocals�or any other instrument you mic up�for incredible recordings and live performances.
Use the stereo effect loop to integrate your favorite stompboxes and other effects into your setup.
The new, enlarged display shows a complete end-to-end signal chain for each tone at a glance. Change amp or effect settings on a single page for quick and easy editing.
Use the USB 2.0 connection for professional multi-track channel recording with your favorite computer recording software. Simultaneously send a dry unprocessed signal and wet processed stereo signal for each instrument/input to your computer for convenient and flexible computer recording options.
Use the S/PDIF digital output to record digitally into Pro Tools and integrate smoothly with other audio interfaces.
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Read the Official Line 6 Press Release!
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Line 6 Announces POD X3 And POD X3 Live: The New Titans of Tone on Stage and in the Studio
Press Release
2007-09-29
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Line 6, Inc., industry leader in digital modeling devices and recording gear, announced today the launch of POD� X3 and POD� X3 Live, which bring more power, ease and flexibility to the acclaimed POD� family of professional-tier guitar and studio tone processors for working musicians.
The desktop-friendly POD X3 and stage-ready POD X3 Live represent the evolution of a true classic, with an expanded array of 78 guitar amps, from high-wattage heavyweights to boutique beauties and vintage treasures. The new PODs offer 24 guitar cabs, 98 stompbox and studio effects, 28 bass amps, 22 bass cabs and six vocal preamps. POD X3 and POD X3 Live come fully loaded with the all-around sonic firepower of a top-tier studio, while its larger LCD and smart new controls make it easier to find, tweak and save tones.
POD X3 and POD X3 Live offer powerful new I/O and routing options. The signal can be split through two different amp and effect chains simultaneously, or the dual inputs can be used to individually process two instruments�a microphone and a guitar, for example�at the same time. When playing through a P.A., amp or recording rig, a microphone can be plugged into the XLR input to make vocals and acoustic guitars sound their absolute best. Computer recording enthusiasts will want to exploit the USB 2.0 connectivity (for multi-channel recording and onscreen tone editing), as well as its S/PDIF Stereo Digital Audio Output for sending an ultra-clean signal to a DAW.
From taking the stage with the sleek and rugged POD X3 Live (with its racecar-inspired built-in expression pedal) or commanding the studio with the classically-styled POD X3, guitarists will be outfitted with even more of the flexibility and timeless tones that have made POD the global standard for the discriminating guitarist.
�POD X3 is unquestionably the most powerful and creative tone-shaping tool available to today�s players,� says Michael Murphy, POD product manager, Line 6. �It�s the natural evolution of POD technology, taken to the third power.�
POD X3 MSRP: $ $559.99
POD X3 Live MSRP: $ $699.99
About Line 6, Inc.
Incorporated in 1996, Line 6 is a music gear manufacturer dedicated to developing music products to inspire creativity both on the stage and in the studio. Headquartered in Calabasas, California, Line 6 currently has a presence in over 60 countries worldwide with offices in California and the United Kingdom. As the pioneer of digital modeling guitar amplifiers, Line 6 has created award-winning products for guitarists, bass players and engineers, working both on stage and in the studio. For more information visit www.line6.com.
Except for the fact that I would have to trust a sound engineer with my sound I would replace my amps with this thing. As it is it is now only replacing the effects rack.
Jens