Line 6 POD PRO

I bought my POD 12/2000. It has enought amp models to keep me happy. The effects are almost enough. I would like to have more control over the delay (I can't get to create a particular delay effect that I need which is critical to a song that we do). I use it live and in the studio. It is a killer direct box in the studio where I have used it for a range of sounds from crystal clean to insanely over driven. I like the fact that I can run it into a PA live so I don't have to carry an amp around any more. Just that fact makes this a great product.

Good sounds, not exactly like a tube amp but close enough. The effects are good as far as they go. It is really quiet and I love the noise gate. I play a varity of Stratacasters and they are really noisy guitars. This is the first setup that I have had that eliminates all the noise. I have noticed that some of the destorted amp models tend to be overly boomy on the lower notes. I like the fact that I can get a great varity of sounds because I play all sorts of music styles including rock, folk, reggie, blues, fusion etc.
I also use it as a preamp for my acoustic guitar and it does a fine job of that.

I have used it a great deal without any problems. It is a delicate unit and needs to be protected when moving it around. I dropped it once getting it out of my studio rack and the metal pole like switches snapped right off. Rack it and it should be ok.

No problems that I need to call them for. I never even read the manual.

I have been playing for about 30 years. I have used most of the stuff that is out there and I think I'll keep this one for a while for the following reasons:
1- It is great in the studio (a greate number of great sounds without having to play really loud)
2- It is a really easy and remarkable versital live setup. I use it with the floor board and pumping it through the PA. I will never lug around a standard guitar amp again.
3 - It is easy to use. It takes no time to get a sound that you are looking for.
I give it a nine because nothing is perfect.

This is a very versatile preamp. I don't care if it doesn't sound exactly like whatever amp it's supposed to be modelling, I just like the fact that there's a huge range of amps to choose from. The only bad thing is that you'll find you won't use too many of the amp models. I only use about 5, maybe a few more in the long run. Also the effects are a bit weak (no phaser) but then if you're serious you'll pick up a good rack multi fx (Rocktron Intelliflex or TC Electronics G major).

I play a Parker Fly Classic and I run the POD pro through a Stageline 500W PA power amp and a pair of PA speakers. I was going to buy a Marshall 20/20 and a Flextone II 2x12 cab but the PA gave me a cleaner sound and just seemed much better overall. I play progressive metal/rock (Dream Theater, Opeth, Spock's Beard, Pain of Salvation etc.) and I also play in a jazz band and some more basic metal stuff (Metallica). I thought I would be using the Boogie amps mainly (due to actually being in love with John Petrucci's sound) but after fiddling with the Dual Rectifier and Mark IIC+ sounds I have based my main distortion on the Marshall JCM-800 model and it sounds perfect. It sounds like a cross between Metallica's Justice and Black albums and Dream Theater's Scene from a memory. I'm still working on a lead sound but I swap between the Dual Rectifier, the Mark IIC+ and the JCM-800. My clean sound is the MarkIIC+ clean channel.

Never had any trouble at all. I've owned it for about a month. I'm looking for a nice rack case to put my stuff in now to protect it.

Never dealt with them directly but the message board is great.

I sold my Laney GH100L, Marshall 4x10 and Boss GT3 to buy this.

My only gripe is really that some of the models sound ok but sound a bit messy. It's hard to describe but the Mark IIC+ sound isn't really as clear as it could be. If it was stolen I would either buy a Vetta head or save up for much longer and get my ideal rack (Mesa 50/50 and Quad, Marshall JMP-1 and some fx).

Basically, everything except a power section and speakers.

Suffice it to say that while there's a tremedous amount of tones in this thing, none of them are as good as an actual amplifier. Not that they're bad, but none of them are exact, and none of them are quite good enough. It's a great toy, but I quickly found it to be uninspiring. Not one note I played through this thing made me stop and think, damn, that was sweet! Chorus effects are ok, flange is not that good, the wah on the floorboard sucks. I guess the wah is the only thing that sucks, the rest of it is just ok and no better. I'm not recording, but if I was I wouldn't want to record what I'm hearing from this thing. My review is based on live sound.

The best way to use this device is through a transparent power amp and excellent PA speakers. Allow the POD to be the only thing affecting tone, and it's at its best. I used various power amps, and tried various pa speakers and guitar cabs. Guitar speakers are difficult with this thing. I found this to be a very difficult thing to use playing live, as switching from clean to dirty involves amp model changes, maybe cab model changes, all the tone knobs have to be changed, etc. Just not a viable live sound device. I need and want to love my tone, and so I'd rather have one I love than several million I don't.

It's really good .There are many good sounds one could get out of this thing!There are numerous parametres to play with and the amp simulations semm convincing to me .I think that we should not get into the process if the simulations offered nail the original sounds but I can say for sure that it sounds damn good!The manual seems convincing and quite precise.

As i said above it's really a good quality sound product .My setup is a Gibson Nightwahk->pod pro -> into a smaal Marshall amp. I can't hardly hear any noise and as far as the effects are concerned they are good sounding although this is not it's primary function or should i say this is not why it was built.

Even though it has not been tested extensively it looks sturdy and rigid and yes probably i would use it without a backup.

I have not dealt with them yet but as any update can be found via the company's site , there won't be any problem i presume.

I play a mixture of all different kinds of rock and this thing has the versatility needed : From at the drive in,fugazi and sonic youth guitars to bone crushing tool or heavier sounds.It can also create dark-atmospheric sounds quite easily.I have been playing guitar for 7 years I own an other ulti effect processor ,many individual stomp boxes and three other guitars.Compared to Roctron's Voodo Valve pod pro leads the way .As i said it sounds really good!Fantastic for it's price!It certainly inspires you to create!

I bought my PODPRO new about a year ago. I intended to use the PODPRO as a backup to another unit that was being repaired, but I was so surprised with the qaulity of sound from the unit that I've continued to use it.

I run the PODPRO into a "spare" audiophile high constant current power amplifer. I use a Marshall 1922 2x12 stereo cabinet. It seemed like the older VLSI digital effect rack I once had between the PODPRO and the power amp just degraded the overall sound.

It is very important to make sure the PODPRO is adjusted for the type of power amp and cabinet you plan to use, because it can make a big difference in sound. This is the most common mistake I've seen.

I haven't been in a band for a long time. So, my Line6 is almost a trailer queen.

I find the process for progressing through the pre-programmed setting to be less helpful than say my old ADA MP-1. Plus, it seemed like it was easier to create secondary banks of my favorite settings on the ADA for quick use when required.

I'm hoping I've found at least one setting where I can control volume AND tone for a useful range of tones with just the knobs on the guitar. We old people think that is kewl and handy at times.

I enjoy the variety of sounds on the PODPRO including harder to find vintage amps like the JTM45 and other speciality makes like Budda. I also like how they create virtual mixes of amps such as the JTM45/Roland jazz similation or add virtual features such as reverb and operational midrange tone controls to amps like Plexis.

It took some adjusting and playing, but it appears my main distortion sound is a modified Van Halen patch. On a real Plexi, it could take a long time to find the right head and tube combination to nail this sound. (Generally, I was mixing Mullard and NOS Rayethon preamp tubes on my ADA.)

The effects could be better, but maybe its a "user error", LOL. I don't use effects all the time, and I usually want very specific ones at certain times. (Yeah, batteries can make some analog stuff sound different often due actual voltages and decay rates.)

I've only had one amp I trusted enough for no backup. Its too soon to tell on this one, but I suspect it could get weird if the voltage sagged too much or if the enviroment was too wet. I mean, it is a computer after all.

I suspect I'd carry my Korg P1 or P4 in the guitar case and use it though the power amp as backup.

My Line6 Synth is OK so far too.

The web site is impressive at giving demos, such as their new guitar, and the FAQ is huge. However, I've noticed some questions seem to go unanswered.

I had trouble the times I've tried to submit a question through the web site. Last time, the web site wanted me to login. Fine, but the web site seemed to indicate I was not a valid user, yet I was already in the system (Which is correct).

I've sent several direct emails to artist relations, but I've got no reponse.

I've tried calling several times. On one occation, I did get a response, but it was while I wasn't at home and the guy didn't understand the question I left him at all.

With the understanding I've always found it better to go through a big dealer on Fender stuff, I found Line6 to be about the most frustrating group to deal with outside the cats at Gibson in the 1970s. I find Gibson is OK now.

I've actually helped a few other frustrated Line6 owners myself.

I've been playing since 1969.

All I have left is the PROPOD, my original ADA, a Korg P1 and P4 (very kewl). I could see buying another, but it would depend on what all was "lost", the money, and what else is on the market. (Actually, electic stuff gets trashed and the acoustics get stolen!!!)

I'm pretty brand loyal to Gibson electics and Marshall cabs, but I'm pretty open minded on everything else.

everyone knows the features. if not, check out the web site. the only reason that i give this thing a 9 is because the i believe that Line6 should have allowed you to choose the combinations of effects. Sometimes i have a "wet" guitar tone (lots of effects running simultaneously), and i would have loved to combine more than two effects.

my main guitar setup is a 93 SG with Dimarzio pickups running to the POD then through a lexicon MPX 500, which feeds a peavey 260 solid state power amp and finally to a Genz Benz 2x12 (george lynch's signature model). i'm primarily a blues/ rock/ metal guy. i've had this thing for about two years now and i have a few opinions.

the POD really does have some great sounds to it. usually, you have to do some tweaking but there is an amazing range of tones available to you. from the heaviest distortion to the smoothest jazz tones, it's in there somewhere.

the amp models are quite good but not perfect. after spending over two years with this thing, there are slight differences between the actual amps and the POD. it seems that actual tube amps have more punch and attack to them. also, the clean channels, although good, still do not approach the quality of a good fender tube amp. this is to be expected. remember the price you pay and versatility you recieve. also, on some of the high gain settings, i reccomend turning the bass down a bit, otherwise you get a very strange, for lack of a better term, "farting" sound from the speakers, when you do palm muted rythm parts. i find that certain cabinets are more prone to it than others, but be aware.

generally, the sounds are quite convincing. if the knob says it's set to sound like a Marshall, it's pretty damn close. it also responds rather well to rolling off the volume and cleaning up a distorted channel.

my one real complaint is that the onboard effects are really not that great. i reccomend using your favorite pedals or investing in an effects processor.

overall, for the price paid, i can't complain. an amazing piece of equipment.

i had a few problems when i first bought it. after a few days of playing, the tuner went crazy on me, along with some of the front panel controls. i returned it to the place of purchase and they couldn't find anything physically wrong with it. i was told it was a software problem, and that the Line6 guys knew that some of the early pros had problems. so, i was given another one. within two months, the power jack was loose and working intermittently. i sent it in again and it turned out to be a loose fuse holder. after those beginning problems, this thing has been rock solid. i'm hoping that Line6 has finally got their quality control working.

anyways, i've used this thing live many times, with no problems. if you treat your gear well, it will treat you well.

i've only e-mailed them once and they were reasonably quick to respond, however their answer for everything is to just do a hard re-boot of the pro.

i've been playing 9 years, and to me, for the price, you really can't beat the wide range of tones available to you. if you're in a cover band, or an original band, you should really take the time to investigate this as an option. however, if you've got thousands of dollars to throw around, and roadies to move all the amps, maybe you should purchase the real amps. most of us aren't that fortuante.

Bought in 2001? Amp is more versatile than anything else I have played. Its perfect for me because its got the features of a basic amp, and the control of a midi preamp, and enough basic effects to be the only thing I need. Especially with the Line 6 Floorboard which I dont have yet. Built in tuner works great. The Noise get is so awesome. DEAD SILENT AT THE HIGHEST VOLUMES. AND NO NOTICEABLE GATES OPENING OR CLOSING. Direct Recording XLR outs. Headphones. And More. Sure it has all these Amp Models, but who cares, its the ability to have those and tweak your own sound that Matters! Otherwise you sound just like the next guy with that amp right?

Bought this to replace my Peavey 5150 and ADA-MP1.

Sounds are pretty much some of the best I could ask for. I have played Gibson Les Paul Customs, Schecter A7-Elite, Ibanez RG570, Jem and Universe guitars through it and they all sound great. I mainly love this for its Distortions. I use the Insane setting, and sometimes the Recto. For anyone into Metal, its amazing, I throw in a Bellari Sonic Exciter and no one can touch my sound. Ultra Fear Factory, etc. Clean Channel stays nice and clean at loud volumes. Anything could sound great if you actually took the time to tweak with it. The stock presets are not very useful for my tastes. Another thing I love is that sometimes I like to work on leads, little shredding. And this thing makes it so much easier, just the tone, harmonics, etc. Tube Amp lovers??? Put this thing on Insane, Switch the effects to Delay/Chorus 1, slight reverb, and You got Zakk Wylde nailed. I played a Les Paul Custom at Guitar Center and the false harmonics just jump out everytime. And so many people always ask how to do his harmonics. Same for Legato playing. I am not all that great in my legato playing yet, but the notes just come right out without the need of my DS-1 Distortion pedal or anything. I think the versatility and sounds of this amp can help any player get so much better alot faster. And its rack mounted!!! I used a Mesa Boogie Coliseum 300 6L6 Tube Poweramp with it at first. BRUTAL!!!

Then I got scared of having to replace 12 tubes in it at $300 a pop. So I bought a QSC RMX850 for $299 and it sounds almost the same after a few adjustments on the Prescense and Highs on the POD PRO.

Love it, though I think the Flextone II HD has more balls and sounds less processed. Only complaint is a popular one. When switching between presets with effects you can get this repeating echo/boom sound. Only way to make it go away is to switch to a few other channels with no effects.

This only happens to me rarely, and always when I use the manual buttons.

I never have problems when I use the midi pedal or Floorboard between presets.

As far as I said before, the only complain is with the Effects/Boom repeating delay that happens when switching manually between presets....

It hasnt happened many times, but is a known probably with their gear. But as far as reliablity, it works great and I have never had a problem in over a year. No backup.

Line Six has been fine for me. I did call once and only got a recording, but they called me back shortly after. I have worked with Artist Relations as well and they were very cool.

I have heard horror stories, but no complaints by me. NEver had a problem with gear requiring support anyway, only had a question about a feature.

I have been playing for 10 years, pretty much tryed every amp I could find in any stores. Also gig 2 times a week. And my setup sounds better than anything else I have ever heard, and most people agree that have heard me. Of course I am in a Metal band so that may not apply to others. But the line 6 sounds better than Mesa Dual or Tripple Recs, Marshalls, Peaveys, and anything else I have heard or played. Try em out, if ya can, play them next to the real amps. Like I said though, its about making it sound the way you want it, not using the models. If you want a killer metal amp, Tweak it up in the same room with a Mesa Recto and see for your self...

The Mesa will squeel and hiss, and give ya a nice heavy mud.

Or you can turn up the Line 6 and be dead quiet, even with the guitar volume all the way up, and have all the crunch and tone that the Mesa cant adjust too...

Just my results..

Made in 2000/2001, not quite sure.For ease of use i would give a rating of 7 since there's a lot of "secondary" functions in the POD PRO and thats not really user friendly. Have to give it a 10 though, since there's a connector for almost anything in this thing:balanced,stereo/mono,s/pdif,unbalanced,unprocessed,MIDI,headphones,analog etc. etc. etc. 36 channels,16 digital effects,16 speaker cab emulations.

BRUTAL AND BEATIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anything you want, you can tweak from the POD PRO.I play death metal but sometimes i feel an urge to play blues.No problem with this device since it has 32 different amp models.I use this with a Marshall EL 50/50 stereo tube power amp and a Marshall 4x12 cab(i always run the hole setup in stereo)BRUTAL METAL TONES!!!!!!!I USE MAINLY THE LINE6 INSANE CHANNEL WHICH IS SHARP AND DISTORTED AND AT LEAST WITH MY GEAR GIVE AN ENORMOUS LOW END "THUD" WITHOUT BEING MUDDY AT ALL.A DREAM COME TRUE FOR A METAL GUITARIST.REALLY NICE FOR PLAYING SIX FEET UNDER ETC..THE CLEAN SOUNDS ARE REALLY BEAUTIFUL TOO: I USED A BLACK PANEL AMP MODEL WITH SOME CHORUS TO PLAY METALLICA'S ONE AND WELCOME HOME(SANITARIUM) AND IT WAS SOOOOO BEATIFUL SOUNDING!!!!!Name a music style: you can definetely get a sound for it from the POD PRO:)!!!!!!!my guitars:2x JACKSON RANDY RHOADS',THE OTHER(MY MAIN GUITAR)HAS A REVERSED HEADSTOCK AND SEYMOUR DUNCANS.THE OTHER HAS DIMARZIO'S(SAME ONES THAT JOHN PETRUCCI FROM DREAM THEATER USES).

IT looks sturdy enough and since the thing doesn't actually have (sounds like it has lots of though)tubes i think it's reliable.There's not a lot to break in it u'know.

Haven't had to deal with them but their net site is pretty cool and frienly.

Only thing that i'd like to change in it is to have double the amount of controls so you wouldn't have to use the "secondary" functions.But even that's not too complicated so have to give it a total 10.!!!

I believe this amp was made in 2000. Has many great features and an easy to use interface. The different amp models make it great for any musician. I especially love the ease of recording.

I mainly use an Ibanez RG 7-string with stock pickups. I run the POD into a Mesa/Boogie 20/20 poweramp and out to a Marshall 4x12. The amp models sound very realistic. The Brit Hi Gain setting sounds just like a real Marshall JCM 800. The clean channels can be a little distorted, but if you mess with the settings you can get a good sound.

This pre-amp is very dependable. I gig with it all the time. It's not tube, nor is it solid state, so it won't really break down. I wouldn't gig with a backup because I wouldn't really have to.

never dealt with the company

I've been playing for 6 years. This is the only amp you'll ever need, since it has many amp sounds. If it were stolen, I would buy another. I only wish it had a phaser effect since it has every other effect. If you use it in combination with a tube power amp, you will have one helluva rig!!

I like the many features the unit offers. It's not the best thing in the world but for the in-house and club musician, it's fine.... just read the manual !!!

I am using Jackson and Charvels. I am a Metal guitarist that shares leads with a 2nd player for the past 10 years I refused to give up on my Mesa Boogie Studio Preamp combined with a Peavey 60/60 Tube Power amp. I have demanded to only use tubes all the time. but the bottom line is I was not happy with my live tone, I had the preamp Hot Rodded by a guy who has his own line of amps now and has done mods for some of the big boys in the Metal Business. He told me that thi sis the first mod he done on a boogie preamp, so it was like a test experiment. I got more gain out of the Boogie at the expense of taking the reverb tube out completely and being informed that I never get a true "Clean Tone" but like I said ... I play metal... so I dealt with it all these years never 100% satisfied. So 3 days before my first show with my new band I decided to buy the Pod Pro knowing full well that I won't have another practice before the show. so this Line 6 was up to the ultimate test..... And It Passed !!! I just set the setting to Rectified and let it rip. I didn't have enough time to dig in a tweek the sound in a live enviroment, but under the circumstances I was very pleased I had the boogie tone but with that little bit of more "mush" in the distortion and the "beef" my other amp didn't have.

I had my Bpoogie preamp in the rack pluged in and ready to be switched in case of emergency. but I didn't need it. The Pod is very light and naturally I felt like "It's a toy" and it can be broken under a little pressure, but it survived my show and I will go without a backup the next show.

I bought the Pod Pro 4 days ago and I found it used so I have not had to get any service yet.

I read every review on this page before I made my decision, paying extra attention to people who have used it live. All I can stress is that I play heavy music and if that's what you do, you won't be let down in the studio or live. I can't comment on the other tones in this unit. Other important points to remember..... BOOST THE MIDS.... I run into so many people who kill the mids but when it's showtime the crowd wont hear you or say it sounds too "High" or "Tin Sounding". And don't forget to Read the Manual !!!