Subbed, as I’m currently riding the fence on buying one. Not for my pedalboard, but right next to my computer for direct recording. Anyway, it’s summer…the perfect time for fun gadgets!
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Happy 4th!
I just demo’d one at Guitar Center today.
You can program the two buttons to stomp effects/modulation on and off. However not the delay (but the guitar version can)!
I followed pages 28,29,30 of the manual and the table shows you what you program for each button and which version of POD.
The volume roller has no resistance or clicks so bumping or a cable touching it would be an issue live.
The B7K is an “amp” so no Darkglass with an amp model like I do on my board/hx stomp.
Other than that, it was pretty easy to use and change settings using ALT.
I just demo’d one at Guitar Center today.
You can program the two buttons to stomp effects/modulation on and off. However not the delay (but the guitar version can)!
I followed pages 28,29,30 of the manual and the table shows you what you program for each button and which version of POD.
The volume roller has no resistance or clicks so bumping or a cable touching it would be an issue live.
The B7K is an “amp” so no Darkglass with an amp model like I do on my board/hx stomp.
Other than that, it was pretty easy to use and change settings using ALT.
LA 2A, Mesa, Mu Tron, OC2, Sansamp -check. This would be a cool pedal to take on the road for gigs and headphone practice in place of my massive Pod Go, but no reverb is a dealbreaker for me.
If one could choose which 4 Line 6 models to load into each of the effects categories, this would be perfect.
If one could choose which 4 Line 6 models to load into each of the effects categories, this would be perfect.
I used mine battery powered at a jam in the park last weekend. Got lots of laughs/comments on my park rig. Drill battery powered Phil Jones Double Four, wireless from bass to the Pod Express. I just used some simple amp models and a bit of chorus for fun every once in a while. Mainly used it to drive the Phil Jones to higher volume to match a drum set.
Was also a test drive for the jazz parts bass I just finished.
Was also a test drive for the jazz parts bass I just finished.
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Hi everybody. I just got my Pod Express last week. So far I'm really enjoying it. I got tired of trying to navigate the user manual while learning the controls, so I made up this handy reference sheet. Decided it was finally time to joint TB so I could share it with the group. Hopefully this is helpful to a few of you.
Rock on!
Rock on!
I think you have the the guitar cabinets instead of the bass cabinets.... Otherwise looks good and should be handy! Thanks
Thanks dazmond, good catch. Here is the updated sheet with bass cabs.
Line6 just released POD Express Edit, which lets you reconfigure all of the parameters on PC. I've barely played around with it, but so far so good!
As an FYI for people using the line 6 central program to update firmware, I think you need to update before you install the new editor software. I had downloaded the software on my laptop prior to updating and after you install the new firmware your unit isn’t recognized by L6C any more. I wasted a lot of time trying to get it to connect before I stumbled on a post explaining this.
Fantastic update.
2.0 added a global settings update where you can change the ALT button function behaviour so that you can either hold it down while adjusting a knob to change the effects, or hold it down while adjusting a knob to change the amp parameters.
I always found it strange that the default setting was that you needed to hold down the ALT button to make amp EQ tweaks. You would forget to hold the ALT button down while trying to boost the bass and then activate Distortion accidentally.
2.0 added a global settings update where you can change the ALT button function behaviour so that you can either hold it down while adjusting a knob to change the effects, or hold it down while adjusting a knob to change the amp parameters.
I always found it strange that the default setting was that you needed to hold down the ALT button to make amp EQ tweaks. You would forget to hold the ALT button down while trying to boost the bass and then activate Distortion accidentally.
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Ok, let me preface this by saying I'm not knowledgeable on pedals, at all. I have 1 pedal, a Sub n Up that I use maybe twice during a gig.
I just came across the guitar one and then after a little searching found the bass version. So I have a couple questions if any of you that have had one can answer for me.
My situation is a small, 3 pc group, we use 2 small wedges for vocal monitors and the guitarist and I use our amps for low level stage monitors. We have a cajon and not drums so don't need to crank our levels to be heard on stage. We're familiar with this and like the amps so no interest or need to go IEM's.
My primary basses are 2 parts-basses that have different sounds and different volumes. I like to play each one at a gig so I need to know how to make amp/level adjustments when changing on the fly. I've gotten used to it but it's not an exact science and takes some "messing around."
Questions:
Could I use this pedal to set a "basic" level for each bass to get the sound/volume more level? Like could I set preset #1 for one bass and #3 for the other?
Then I'd need to set a level for each bass to accomodate the times I use the Sub N up. Like the octave setting for preset #1 could be #2, and the octave setting for #3 could be #4? That would make quick switching back and forth easy.
I hope this makes sense. I would be using it with my Rumble 100 that I DI to our mixer, not an ampless situation. That's probably a very basic use of a pedal that could do much more but it's what I'm looking for.
Thanks in advance for any advice. I hope someone can give me insight on my understanding of how this pedal works.
I just came across the guitar one and then after a little searching found the bass version. So I have a couple questions if any of you that have had one can answer for me.
My situation is a small, 3 pc group, we use 2 small wedges for vocal monitors and the guitarist and I use our amps for low level stage monitors. We have a cajon and not drums so don't need to crank our levels to be heard on stage. We're familiar with this and like the amps so no interest or need to go IEM's.
My primary basses are 2 parts-basses that have different sounds and different volumes. I like to play each one at a gig so I need to know how to make amp/level adjustments when changing on the fly. I've gotten used to it but it's not an exact science and takes some "messing around."
Questions:
Could I use this pedal to set a "basic" level for each bass to get the sound/volume more level? Like could I set preset #1 for one bass and #3 for the other?
Then I'd need to set a level for each bass to accomodate the times I use the Sub N up. Like the octave setting for preset #1 could be #2, and the octave setting for #3 could be #4? That would make quick switching back and forth easy.
I hope this makes sense. I would be using it with my Rumble 100 that I DI to our mixer, not an ampless situation. That's probably a very basic use of a pedal that could do much more but it's what I'm looking for.
Thanks in advance for any advice. I hope someone can give me insight on my understanding of how this pedal works.
So what is the consensus on this? I currently have a Zoom B1Four and a Tech21 Bass Fly Rig v2. I do home recording and the Pod looks perfect. I have some Rewards points to spend at Guitar Center and was thinking of using it for the Pod Express. Now that it's been out a while, is it something that you find is useful to own, or just kind of gimmicky? I like playing around with effects, but don't find them too useful in actual use. The only pedal I own is a compressor. Thanks.
You should be able to do this. I just made two identical patches, one with the master volume at 50% and the other with the master at 100%, and there was a noticeable difference. Whether or not the range is appropriate for your specific basses I can't say, but the unit does have the ability to vary output volume between presets. The unit has 21 preset slots, divided up into 3 groups - white, blue and red. I think if I were setting up the unit for two basses I would pick a dedicated color bank for each bass.Ok, let me preface this by saying I'm not knowledgeable on pedals, at all. I have 1 pedal, a Sub n Up that I use maybe twice during a gig.
I just came across the guitar one and then after a little searching found the bass version. So I have a couple questions if any of you that have had one can answer for me.
My situation is a small, 3 pc group, we use 2 small wedges for vocal monitors and the guitarist and I use our amps for low level stage monitors. We have a cajon and not drums so don't need to crank our levels to be heard on stage. We're familiar with this and like the amps so no interest or need to go IEM's.
My primary basses are 2 parts-basses that have different sounds and different volumes. I like to play each one at a gig so I need to know how to make amp/level adjustments when changing on the fly. I've gotten used to it but it's not an exact science and takes some "messing around."
Questions:
Could I use this pedal to set a "basic" level for each bass to get the sound/volume more level? Like could I set preset #1 for one bass and #3 for the other?
Then I'd need to set a level for each bass to accomodate the times I use the Sub N up. Like the octave setting for preset #1 could be #2, and the octave setting for #3 could be #4? That would make quick switching back and forth easy.
I hope this makes sense. I would be using it with my Rumble 100 that I DI to our mixer, not an ampless situation. That's probably a very basic use of a pedal that could do much more but it's what I'm looking for.
Thanks in advance for any advice. I hope someone can give me insight on my understanding of how this pedal works.
On a separate note, as much as I like the unit I don't think it pairs well with outboard pedals. The Pod Express has a built-in octave effect and I would probably just use that, especially if you only use it sparingly.
I would recommend getting one to check out. I haven't really recorded with mine yet, but I have connected it to my DAW and it seems to be a serviceable audio interface. Otherwise, I've been really impressed by it, and with the recent release of the editor software its much easier to control all the parameters. I think the new update even unlocked some additional "helix" features that were not originally accessible. I'll also say that I think the amp sounds are all fantastic. I have a few different modelers, but I find myself using the Pod Express most often. It's super portable, simple interface, great for silent practice, has plenty of preset slots for recalling your favorite tones while playing, and now it's got a great editor program to accompany it.
Oh, and it's only $179 and you can return it to GC within 45 days for a full refund if for some reason it doesn't work for you.
What you said makes sense. I'm just not a big pedal guy, just like to play. Pedals just seem like a distraction to me, you tinker and tinker to get what you think you want, then at a gig you find out it's not what you want so you bypass it. Just my experience. I would remove the Sub N Up pedal and use only this if I choose to try it.
Thanks for responding!
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