line-6 bass podxt live vs. boss me-50B

r0ckb0tt0m · #1 05-08-2008, 08:12 AM

i'm trying to figure out which one to get.

or would anyone please recommend the best bass multi-effects processor ever?

audienceofone · #2 05-08-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by r0ckb0tt0m

i'm trying to figure out which one to get.

or would anyone please recommend the best bass multi-effects processor ever?

That is a pretty open ended question.

Are you looking for amp/speaker modeling?
Do you prefer mainly effects?

Why only the bass pod XT Live? Why not the X3 or the new Boss GT10B? Zoom has a new one coming out with a Bass version of their G7-1t(or whatever the name is). It has a tube in it. I have a GT6B that does a fair job, but irks me because there is no line in jack.

Todd

bassman1185 · #3 05-08-2008, 09:43 AM

I have the ME-50B and I like it a lot. If all you need is a bunch of good, useable effects to go between your bass and your amp, it's perfect. It's easy to use, reliable, and sounds good. If you are looking for amp modeling with a DI built in, then the POD is the better way to go.

r0ckb0tt0m · #4 05-08-2008, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by audienceofone

That is a pretty open ended question.

Are you looking for amp/speaker modeling?
Do you prefer mainly effects?

Why only the bass pod XT Live? Why not the X3 or the new Boss GT10B?

thanks a million! i actually am looking for both effects and amp modeling as i am expecting to write/create some original stuff. the more i could experiment on more sounds, the better. and i think the pod x3 live/pro (whatever) is the way to go. thanks for the suggestions. i had a peek of it online and it looks/sounds brilliant. you guys have definitely made my decision a whole lot easier. thanks!

btw, does the x3 come with a looper/phraser? i didn't see that it has been mentioned anywhere. you guys have any idea?

audienceofone · #5 05-08-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by r0ckb0tt0m

thanks a million! i actually am looking for both effects and amp modeling as i am expecting to write/create some original stuff. the more i could experiment on more sounds, the better. and i think the pod x3 live/pro (whatever) is the way to go. thanks for the suggestions. i had a peek of it online and it looks/sounds brilliant. you guys have definitely made my decision a whole lot easier. thanks!

btw, does the x3 come with a looper/phraser? i didn't see that it has been mentioned anywhere. you guys have any idea?

I am pretty sure it does not. However the Boss GT10B does.

Todd

Nyarlathotep · #6 05-08-2008, 03:13 PM

X3=no looper

Would'e? · #7 05-08-2008, 03:16 PM

I also think the all the Boss stuff does pitch shifting for whammy effects with the expression pedal while the PODXT does not. Not so sure about the X3.

Nyarlathotep · #8 05-08-2008, 03:54 PM

The guitar (aka regular) version of the xt has pitch shifting.

As does the X3. The tracking isn't that great on any of the line 6 stuff tho.

r0ckb0tt0m · #9 05-08-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by audienceofone

I am pretty sure it does not. However the Boss GT10B does.

Todd

i've read from someone else's thread (and in the gt10b manual from the Roland site) that the boss gt10b's looper was a hit-and-miss; that Roland cheaped out. the gt10b has got only like 30 or so something seconds of mono recording time and once it's turned off, all the saved loops are gone. (what's up with that) Roland didn't provide any sd card slots to complement this memory issue.

hmmm... so, are there any great loopers out there that could make a good complement to the X3L?

r0ckb0tt0m · #10 05-08-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by audienceofone

That is a pretty open ended question.

Are you looking for amp/speaker modeling?
Do you prefer mainly effects?

Why only the bass pod XT Live? Why not the X3 or the new Boss GT10B?

Todd

the pod X3L is built around the electric guitar. but surprisingly, it can take electric basses as well. (this kind of got me confused a bit. it seems i haven't got over the notion that bass and electric guitar effects are different.) so, does this mean that the bass guitarist can use the same stompbox effects designed for electric guitars in the pod X3L? could anyone pls explain?

grace & groove · #11 05-08-2008, 07:16 PM

^Pod X3L (as with all X3 products) aren't mainly based around any instrument. It is the combination of the guitar Pod XT and all model packs and upgrades, the bass pod XT and all model packs and upgrades, and new vocal effects as well.

thesteve · #12 05-08-2008, 07:18 PM

IIRC, if you want amp modeling, then you want to avoid the BOSS ME-50B completely. It's just an effects box...no amp models here.

r0ckb0tt0m · #13 05-08-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by grace & groove

^Pod X3L (as with all X3 products) aren't mainly based around any instrument. It is the combination of the guitar Pod XT and all model packs and upgrades, the bass pod XT and all model packs and upgrades, and new vocal effects as well.

this just confirms that the X3L could be the coolest choice among would-be multi effects processors (w/ amp modeling). thanks!

r0ckb0tt0m · #14 05-08-2008, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by thesteve

IIRC, if you want amp modeling, then you want to avoid the BOSS ME-50B completely. It's just an effects box...no amp models here.

yep, it isn't definitely what i need. will surely cross out ME-50B from my list. thanks steve and todd!

Nyarlathotep · #15 05-08-2008, 08:03 PM

As long as you dont need cab modeling you'll be fine with the x3. Add any cab modeling and the mic stuff that goes along with it will suck all the punch your sound HAD

I speak from experience on this one. My 15W piece of **** has more punch than the POD. From now on its real amps for me.