This is a condensed version of the Pod Advice Thread: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=308649 .
For descriptions here that arent sufficient in themselves, this thread facilitates locating specific information in the full blown version of the thread without having to wade through its entirety. This condensed thread includes only the post numbers (location in the full blown thread) followed by a brief description. Three periods following the descriptions indicates theres more information of value in the full blown thread post. You can use the Pg.# [ ] function below to tell you what page the post is on in that thread.
For example, if you wanted the details (how and why) on controls related to volume (post #43), youd click on the above link, go to Pg. 3 (since Pg.3 begins with post #41), and scan down two posts to post #43.
POD TIPS CONDENSED
I. General
Patches/Editing
Hardware/Controls
II. Amps/Cabs/Mics
III. Computer
IV. Recording
V. Playing Live
VI. Miscellaneous
VII. Differences In The Pods
Pod Advice Thread
Pg. 1 begins with post [#1]
Pg. 2 [#21]
Pg. 3 [#41]
I. General
Patches/Editing
1) Start in manual mode creating a new patche so EQ is whats on the dials (#1 DanielTulip).
3) Back up the POD contents 4 big changes so you dont lose them (#1 DanielTulip).
21) 4 consistency in tone only adjust through the rig you play through (Pneuma).
33) Set a blank slate and go from there. 1A was the Tube Preamp, flat EQ, no effects...(SteveC).
58) Saving DI settings (#1 DanielTulip)
Hardware/Controls/Connections
2) To feed a modeled signal to two different things simultaneously (#7 GiantSlacker).
13) You can get a 1/4 TRS to XLR cable like this one 4 bean (#7 GiantSlacker).
43) Controls related to volume (#7 GiantSlacker).
59 ; 61) Using the pod with in ear monitors for silent band practice...(Kingle 77 ; OP1964)
II. Amps/Cabs/Mics
1) To flip through amp, cab/mic settings without getting the wierd L6 eq presets (#1 DanielTulip).
2) Custom amp set ups that are flat and ready for modfication (#7 GiantSlacker).
28) Using Mic only to go from fat vintage to modern, compressed tone (#1 DanielTulip).
37) +1 on changing the mic models. Usually set "room" level to 0% (#7 GiantSlacker).
37) Best thru flat cabs or sounds muddy thru amp unless switch cab models off (#7 GiantSlacker). There have been numerous posts similar.
41) To normalize (equal volume) of patches (#1 DanielTulip).
43) Ballpark normalizing (equal volume) patches (#7 GiantSlacker).
III. Computer
3) L6 Edit "get bundle" button saves entire contents of POD to computer (#1 DanielTulip).
---Get the opposite factory bundle for the POD you don't own 4 different patches (#1 DanielTulip).
12) L6 edit makes easier and more clear when editing your patches. (SteveC).
21) Offset the model/DI mix 4-5ms to fatten up the tone (Pneuma).
33) Nice to have the computer editor so you could just copy/cut/paste setting changes with ease (SteveC).
39)`MP3 Jamming with pod through computer (#7 GiantSlacker).
45) Exchanging/uploading files between members (#1 DanielTulip).
IV. Recording
41) Always record in stereo (#1 DanielTulip).
49) connecting pod to computer so pod settings R automatically recognized (#1 DanielTulip).
V. Playing Live
14) Amp-less with the bean , consider mounting pod to the mic stand (#7 GiantSlacker).
55-58) DI to PA/Board.
VI. Miscellaneous
VII. Differences in the Pods: *source (#1 DanielTulip)
Anyone with like information on the original pod/pod pro please email me.
XT (Bean)
Shares factory default patches with XT Pro
Balanced outs (1/4" only)
Outs are +4 output only, though reducing volume allows use w/ -10 equiptment
No XLR outs
No input pad switch
RJ45 jack for an FBV series controller pedal
XTLive
Some factory defualt patches are different from the Bean and Pro models
No balanced outs
No XLR out
Amp/line output switch for -10 or +4 output
Aux input for mp3/CD player
Variax instrument input
FBV shortboard controls built into unit
No "pedal" RJ45 jack, but does have an extension jack for another expression pedal
Input pad switch
XTPro
Shares patches with Bean
Rack mount (2 Rack Units in size)
RJ45 jack for an FBV series controller pedal
Has 1/4" (unbalanced) AND XLR (balanced) analog outputs
Analog outs can be switched between -10 and +4 operation
Has AES/EBU and S/PDIF in/outs for digital sound input/output
Has effects loops for both model and DI signals (switchable on/off w/ FBV shortboard/longboard)
Line level reamping input
Unprocessed bass out (different from DI out, which can be delayed)
Input pad switch
Common Features
Headphone out
USB interface for recording and patch editing
MIDI in/out
*Base software is the same on all units (currently v1.04), but as above, the factory default patches do differ
For descriptions here that arent sufficient in themselves, this thread facilitates locating specific information in the full blown version of the thread without having to wade through its entirety. This condensed thread includes only the post numbers (location in the full blown thread) followed by a brief description. Three periods following the descriptions indicates theres more information of value in the full blown thread post. You can use the Pg.# [ ] function below to tell you what page the post is on in that thread.
For example, if you wanted the details (how and why) on controls related to volume (post #43), youd click on the above link, go to Pg. 3 (since Pg.3 begins with post #41), and scan down two posts to post #43.
POD TIPS CONDENSED
I. General
Patches/Editing
Hardware/Controls
II. Amps/Cabs/Mics
III. Computer
IV. Recording
V. Playing Live
VI. Miscellaneous
VII. Differences In The Pods
Pod Advice Thread
Pg. 1 begins with post [#1]
Pg. 2 [#21]
Pg. 3 [#41]
I. General
Patches/Editing
1) Start in manual mode creating a new patche so EQ is whats on the dials (#1 DanielTulip).
3) Back up the POD contents 4 big changes so you dont lose them (#1 DanielTulip).
21) 4 consistency in tone only adjust through the rig you play through (Pneuma).
33) Set a blank slate and go from there. 1A was the Tube Preamp, flat EQ, no effects...(SteveC).
58) Saving DI settings (#1 DanielTulip)
Hardware/Controls/Connections
2) To feed a modeled signal to two different things simultaneously (#7 GiantSlacker).
13) You can get a 1/4 TRS to XLR cable like this one 4 bean (#7 GiantSlacker).
43) Controls related to volume (#7 GiantSlacker).
59 ; 61) Using the pod with in ear monitors for silent band practice...(Kingle 77 ; OP1964)
II. Amps/Cabs/Mics
1) To flip through amp, cab/mic settings without getting the wierd L6 eq presets (#1 DanielTulip).
2) Custom amp set ups that are flat and ready for modfication (#7 GiantSlacker).
28) Using Mic only to go from fat vintage to modern, compressed tone (#1 DanielTulip).
37) +1 on changing the mic models. Usually set "room" level to 0% (#7 GiantSlacker).
37) Best thru flat cabs or sounds muddy thru amp unless switch cab models off (#7 GiantSlacker). There have been numerous posts similar.
41) To normalize (equal volume) of patches (#1 DanielTulip).
43) Ballpark normalizing (equal volume) patches (#7 GiantSlacker).
III. Computer
3) L6 Edit "get bundle" button saves entire contents of POD to computer (#1 DanielTulip).
---Get the opposite factory bundle for the POD you don't own 4 different patches (#1 DanielTulip).
12) L6 edit makes easier and more clear when editing your patches. (SteveC).
21) Offset the model/DI mix 4-5ms to fatten up the tone (Pneuma).
33) Nice to have the computer editor so you could just copy/cut/paste setting changes with ease (SteveC).
39)`MP3 Jamming with pod through computer (#7 GiantSlacker).
45) Exchanging/uploading files between members (#1 DanielTulip).
IV. Recording
41) Always record in stereo (#1 DanielTulip).
49) connecting pod to computer so pod settings R automatically recognized (#1 DanielTulip).
V. Playing Live
14) Amp-less with the bean , consider mounting pod to the mic stand (#7 GiantSlacker).
55-58) DI to PA/Board.
VI. Miscellaneous
VII. Differences in the Pods: *source (#1 DanielTulip)
Anyone with like information on the original pod/pod pro please email me.
XT (Bean)
Shares factory default patches with XT Pro
Balanced outs (1/4" only)
Outs are +4 output only, though reducing volume allows use w/ -10 equiptment
No XLR outs
No input pad switch
RJ45 jack for an FBV series controller pedal
XTLive
Some factory defualt patches are different from the Bean and Pro models
No balanced outs
No XLR out
Amp/line output switch for -10 or +4 output
Aux input for mp3/CD player
Variax instrument input
FBV shortboard controls built into unit
No "pedal" RJ45 jack, but does have an extension jack for another expression pedal
Input pad switch
XTPro
Shares patches with Bean
Rack mount (2 Rack Units in size)
RJ45 jack for an FBV series controller pedal
Has 1/4" (unbalanced) AND XLR (balanced) analog outputs
Analog outs can be switched between -10 and +4 operation
Has AES/EBU and S/PDIF in/outs for digital sound input/output
Has effects loops for both model and DI signals (switchable on/off w/ FBV shortboard/longboard)
Line level reamping input
Unprocessed bass out (different from DI out, which can be delayed)
Input pad switch
Common Features
Headphone out
USB interface for recording and patch editing
MIDI in/out
*Base software is the same on all units (currently v1.04), but as above, the factory default patches do differ
