rmorris Posted January 21, 2015 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
rmorris Posted January 21, 2015 Author 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
Skybone Posted January 23, 2015 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
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted January 23, 2015 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
fretmeister Posted January 23, 2015 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
rmorris Posted January 26, 2015 Author 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
Skybone Posted January 26, 2015 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
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