daveq Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 Has anyone else noticed that the Soldano emulation sounds a bit muffled? I use mine in studio mode if that makes a difference. One thing that I have found helps is to change the speaker emulation to something other than the default. The volume level seems a bit lower than the others also. It sounds killer after making the changes but I was wondering if anyone else has noticed this. I like to use the Mesa Rectifier for rythm and the Soldano for lead. Unfortunately, I have not found a way to make a seamless switch (on the fly) - is it possible? Do I need two units to do this? I guess when recording it wouldn't be an issue but when playing live it just doesn't seem doable. I love the POD though - it makes my playing seem much more professional in some strange manner. It has inspired me like you wouldn't believe! Any other tips/tricks that you guys have for these things? I'm addicted to playing with it now - keep finding better sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted December 22, 2004 Report Share Posted December 22, 2004 What chip version do you have? 2.3 is the best IMO. I never liked the Soldano patch much, it always sounded too dry and scratchy to me. I have the FB4 4 button footswitch for mine. I've never noticed a delay with it. I did have switching delays when using a midi controller though. (Behringer FCB 1010) There's a pretty good Forum over at Line6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 The Pod Pro really is a fantastic piece of kit - I was lucky enough to pick one up off ebay, boxed, for £155! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted December 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Scott, I'm not sure what version I have. I looked at the panel on power up and it doesn't seem to give any clues. I skimmed through the manual at lunch time and didn't find anything on how to tell. Is it written on the back somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 since all yall have pods let me ask you a question. I want to have a nice overdriven "vintage tone". Would It be better to buy a pod or get like a peavey classic 30? (both the same price considering I would have to buy a poweramp and a speaker to go with the pod xt live (the only one I would want is the xt live) So so you think the pod can do a better "just barley overdriven tube sound" than the peavey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexander Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 It depends if that's ALL you want. If you want the flexibility to have a warm tubey OD plus a screaming rectumfryer, plus a glassy fender etc etc get the Pod. If not, stick with the valve amp and let it do it's thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted December 23, 2004 Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Scott, I'm not sure what version I have. I looked at the panel on power up and it doesn't seem to give any clues. I skimmed through the manual at lunch time and didn't find anything on how to tell. Is it written on the back somewhere? I think there's a way to check when powering up but I can remember how. It might have been to hold the save and tap buttons when powering up but I don't know for sure. Just pop the lid off and read the sticker that's on the chip. PS I think I have a spare 2.3 chip around here somewhere. It's just a plug and play thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveq Posted December 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2004 Thanks Scott - I'll give that a try when I get home. I didn't know you could upgrade the chips - that's real nice. Where did you get your spare? I've been looking into the custom sounds on that line 6 site (something like customsounds.com - I don't remember exactly right now). Are these just combinations of settings that can be done via knobs on the front or are those made on a computer and loaded into the PODs? Have you ever tried them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Rosenberger Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 I got the spare ship from Line 6. I ordered the upgrade and they sent 2 chips. It was a free upgrade. I was using the Line6edit software to grab patches from the website. You just need a cheap 1 in 1 out midi adapter to connect the pod to the computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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