rmorris Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Talking about the original (not XT etc) Kidney bean shaped unit. I had one and didn't feel I got much from it and sold it. Another came up cheap enough so I thought I'd give it another go. Not used it for a while but just got it plugged in ( into Mixer XChannel / Monitor Speaker setup ). Scrolling through the amp modelsat 50% Drive setting and tone controls at 12 o'clock I just don't get much of a 'feel' from it except for Amp Models 'SUB DUB' (obvious) and 'AMP 360' (based it says on Acoustic 360 amp) p[lus the straight 'Tube Preamp' setting might be generally useful. I know there's endless permutations of Models / DRIVE settings plus EQ including Mid Sweep where available plus Compression parameter even before I get to the effects - But I was wondering:[list] [*]What is the general opinion on the origibnal Bass Pod as there doesn't seem to be a great deal of enthusiasm for it compared to the Guitar version ? [*]Are later versions - XT etc a significant improvement ? [/list] Thanks in advance for your input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 (edited) I should probably mention that I also have the Line6 Pod Version 2 (for Guitar). Not used that for a while but it is much more of a sonic 'hit' when used on Guitar. For comparison to the Bass Pod - Both Sansamp BDDI and Behringer BD121 sound more convincing to my ears and several 'Amp Modelling' pedals from Joyo etc do a pretty good job even if targeted more at Electric Guitar. Edited January 21, 2015 by rmorris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I have a PODxt for guitar, and I always found it to be quite good with bass too (I use the HiWatt & Plexi models with various 4x12 cab models). Bizarrely, I tried the 4x10 cabs, but the 4x12 models simply gave a sweeter tone. I briefly had a Bass V-Amp 2, and was distincly unimpressed with it, I just couldn't get it to sound right. Took it back to the shop within a week. Sometime later, I bought a Bass PODxt, and again, it was seriously unimpressive compared to the guitar version that I had been using up to then. Sold it on after a couple of months. I know this is neither useful or particularly helpful, but do I think that the way ahead with amp modellers is to play about with them until you find something that meets what you think is a good sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Interesting topic. I have toneport ux1. ( USB audio interface ). I find the presets really good . There are loads . Not so many bass ones . I used to have a behringet v amp pro . Awful instructions, and pretty poor IMHO . I find that rather than use line 6 pods, you're probably better getting a decent amp and of you require effects , then buy them seperately. That way, the sound you're getting from your favourite amp is pure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I gigged the Bass Pod Pro XT (rack mount) for a couple of years and I thought it was excellent. As with all such things - you must bin the presents and start from scratch at gig volume. I was in a covers band with a set list of 60 tunes ranging from 1960s to current and the versatility was brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorris Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 having a play - I do indeed get more interesting results with the Guitar Pod (Version 2) than the Bass Pod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I'm (still) waiting on a Zoom B3 to get delivered. I'm hoping that will be a more versatile bit of kit sound-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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