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GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 26-February 09 From: Fremont, OH USA Member No.: 6.847 ![]() |
I'm seeing so many of you are using a Line 6 POD, or similar. I am thinking about getting either the 2.0, or the XT. I'm finding that the XT is about $100.00 (US) more than the 2.0. Is the extra 100.00 worth it?
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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2.348 Joined: 5-July 08 From: Enschede/overijssel/Nederland Member No.: 5.426 ![]() |
And you don't want that. GET THE POD 2 IT RULES:D
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![]() Learning Rock Star - Wiki Coordinator ![]() Group: GMC Senior Posts: 8.030 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Spain Member No.: 3.338 ![]() |
PodXT also allows recording via USB. I'm not sure if 2.0 allows it. Plus XT has more models & effects.
I'd say it's worth going for te XT or even X3 instead of 2.0. -------------------- Guitars:
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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2.348 Joined: 5-July 08 From: Enschede/overijssel/Nederland Member No.: 5.426 ![]() |
Pod 2 doesn't. But you don't need it either.
-------------------- Don't just play it. Feel it!
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![]() Learning Tone Seeker ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1.027 Joined: 19-June 06 From: Paris/France (..used to be german) Member No.: 723 ![]() |
If you don't have already a good soundcard, you should take the XT or X3 as in this case a USB connection is useful.
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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1.164 Joined: 23-October 08 From: Fremont, CA Member No.: 6.124 ![]() |
spending the extra money is ALWAYS the best choice if you can do it
in this case, you get WAY more bang for your buck. go with the XT, and if possible, the floor version -------------------- - Marc
Current Set up: Atomic Reactor 2x12 Cab/power amp with a Digitech rp1000 as a preamp Schecter c1 plus electric guitar ![]() |
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![]() Born of NWOBHM, Moderation Team Leader ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8.562 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Stockholm, Sweden Member No.: 1.062 ![]() |
I'm in favor of the X3, all addons came inclusive.
Otherwise, if that's a bit too big a cost the X3 or if there's any earlier model that can be used as a soundinterface. I'm using my X3 as such and don't have a "real" soundcard so to speak. And if you get the live version of XT or X3 (if it works as sound interface too) you could use it as - sound card for recording - practicing - live performance -------------------- My bands homepage
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GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 26-February 09 From: Fremont, OH USA Member No.: 6.847 ![]() |
I'm not really going to be using it for much. I am not going to be playing live, nor recording much at all. I will mainly be using it to practice with. I am (mostly) a rhythm player, and just want something that will give me 3-5 good, solid rhythm tones. I do not need 100 different effects either.
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![]() Learning Tone Master ![]() Group: MVC Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany Member No.: 2.164 ![]() |
Make sure you test whatever you buy, you might not like the modeling tone. I can't stand modeling tones, a nice little practice amp with headphone out would do the same if you ask me...
If you have to go for a pod, try to get the newest possible, xt or even x3; not only do they feature more tones, effects and stuff but they also SOUND a lot better because of the better processors. -------------------- ![]() Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster |
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![]() GMC:er ![]() Group: Members Posts: 48 Joined: 18-May 09 From: Belgium Member No.: 7.189 ![]() |
I would go with the POD 2.0.
I use mine for practise and a quick jam and I can get awesome sounds out of it. ![]() When I was searching, I also looked at the POD X3 and POD XT and found them to bring to much (way to much effects and amp models for me). With my POD 2.0, I only use 2 models and the delays (together with the reverb) and get all the sounds I want/need I've had the BOSS GT-8 and got good sounds out of it but it was way to complicated (so much knobs ![]() Also if you look around you can get one for peanuts (secondhand). I bought mine in a store and payed 125€ for it but for the sound I'm getting it's an absolute steal! If your gonna check it out, and the store has a Roland Cube 15, I would recommend these settings: Bass: almost all the way down, Mid: almost all the way up and Treble: almost all the way down. These settings give it a real kick and make the POD Bass Mid and treble come through. -------------------- Guitars:
Ibanez RG 1570 Ibanez RGA 121 CDO Amps: ENGL Ritchie Blackmore/Framus Cabinet (V30's) simple practise amp epiphone valve junior Effects: Line 6 POD 2.0 lot's of pedals TC Electronics G Major 2 Recording and such: BOSS BR-600 BOSS DR-880 Digitech JamMan |
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![]() Learning Apprentice Player ![]() Group: Members Posts: 686 Joined: 10-April 09 From: Switzerland Member No.: 7.035 ![]() |
Yep, don't forget to check eBay.com.
The POD 2.0 is a pretty old product so you will find a lot of them at secondhand prices. ![]() -------------------- |
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