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Line 6 Bass Pod Express

Wait, how are you powering the Pod Express with USB?
This cable converts 5v USB power to 9v pedal power.

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I watched a few videos on it last night and came to the conclusion that it might be nice to have as something lightweight for a one pedal option for a gig. I am looking at joining a blues band and my idea for that is to not bring my normal pedalboard at all, just my Precision and my Fender Rumble 500 combo. This would give me the tuner and allow me to have either just the sound of my amp, or a nice overdriven sound using one of the amp/cab combos. I likely wouldn't use much of the effects, but if I did want to do something with an effect, it would be there.

For the price, it would be worth a shot at least as an experiment. I have definitely spent more in the past on experiments that I didn't move forward with.
Hi just wondering how you got on with pedal as I would be using it for same playing live on stage through an amp maybe with a little OD and comp . Cheers
 
Editor is miles ahead of Zoom, and the built-in audio interface makes it simple to connect to a DAW via USB-C. And if you've got a Mac you don't need to install any drivers.
That (editor) is the main reason why i consider POD for my backup, rehearsal and small gig unit instead of MS 60B+. Some genius at Zoom corp had a brilliant idea that their equipement should be made exclusively for iOS users, because tonelib is still not compatible with Win PC or Android devices. POD editor is available on both as well as with iOS and that was deal breaker for me. It looks very intuitive and easy to use, and all the FX i need is there. I really don't miss display with this thing, especially when i compare it to 60B+ screen which is designed worse than it's older zoom 60B brother. I can easily tweak any preset with my PC, laptop or even phone at the soundcheck.
 
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That (editor) is the main reason why i consider POD for my backup, rehearsal and small gig unit instead of MS 60B+. Some genius at Zoom corp had a brilliant idea that their equipement should be made exclusively for iOS users, because tonelib is still not compatible with Win PC or Android devices. POD editor is available on both as well as with iOS and that was deal breaker for me. It looks very intuitive and easy to use, and all the FX i need is there. I really don't miss display with this thing, especially when i compare it to 60B+ screen which is designed worse than it's older zoom 60B brother. I can easily tweak any preset with my PC, laptop or even phone at the soundcheck.
I have something called ToneLib installed on my Windows PC. I have no idea if it's available on Android, though.
 
I have something called ToneLib installed on my Windows PC. I have no idea if it's available on Android, though.
It's not on Google play, so it might be risky to install. But the point is that MS 60B+ isn't available for editing with win or android, only iOS is compatible with it.
POD is tweakable with every system, there might be less effects and possibilities than Zoom, but the ease of use was crucial for me.
 
It's not on Google play, so it might be risky to install. But the point is that MS 60B+ isn't available for editing with win or android, only iOS is compatible with it.
POD is tweakable with every system, there might be less effects and possibilities than Zoom, but the ease of use was crucial for me.
MS-60B shows up on the list in ToneLib as a supported pedal when I open ToneLib.
 

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