Why I am Ditching Helix for Pod Go... And Why I am Not...
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- Why I am Ditching Helix for Pod Go... And Why I am Not...
Discussing how I plan on using the Pod Go and why it has the potential to replace my Helix Floor.
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Thought so. 😁thanks.you helped me decide on getting this 🤘🏻
Hope you enjoy it Brian! And hope to have earned your sub
@@SteveSterlacci yes sir🤘🏻
@@Baneumann66 thanks !!
We’ve really been spoiled when we complain about carrying the helix around compared to amplifiers and even bigger pedalboard cases lol
You ain't kidding! Was watching some old footage of the band and i thinking about how i used to lug so much crap
First world problems
Your not old yet ..wait tell your 67 yrs old .. lugging a effects rack that weights 26 lbs feels like 40 lbs, carrying a 43 lb combo amp feels like 60 lbs , playing a Gibson weighing 11 lbs feels like 20 lbs .... I make 5 trips x 4 , to my vehicle loading gear so going to a helix or pod would be welcomed.
@@Ricken2022 that’s just being old 😂
Lol....no truer words were ever spoken....(written)
Bro...you are golden! I am wanting the Helix tones but not ready to jet out $1600. This is a great way to get started with Helix for a lot less and with your presets available to upload to the Pod Go I prob will go that way! Thanks for this.
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching!
Dude, my 80's rig was twice as big as you! Then again,so was my hair! The Helix doesn't worry me.
Glad i wasn't around then 🤣😅😅😅 troubleshooting must have sucked
All about the right tool for the right job. Glad you figured it out. As an engineer, this is one of the most difficult things to get people to understand.
Couldn't have said it better! That is a tough lesson to learn for a lot of people! Took me a while myself lol
I had the Helix LT and I'm so happy after switching to the HX Stomp XL. The right size, all metal and just the right amount of stomps. Love it! 🥰
Great videos, keep em' coming. BTW, the expression pedal on the POD Go is cast-aluminum so should hold up well.
Edited in my pinned comment! Thanks for the heads up! More on the way
Great news as I've just bought a Pod Go Wireless to replace my very old Pod XT Live which I've been gigging and touring with since 2005!
WOW! itll definitely be a nice upgrade for you. Those XTs were awesome
awesome video...as I sit here waiting for my Pod Go to be delivered today !!!
Hey Steve...new to Line6 - just picked up a POD GO and ditched my huge pedal board. I'm new to your channel to. Love the videos and your "no nonsense" approach. I'm really enjoying the POD GO and LOVE LOVE LOVE the snapshot function. I basically engineer the snapshots to work with different parts of the songs we play in our cover band. Looking forward to more videos and more insights. Thanks!
Hey Greg! Thanks so much for commenting and welcome aboard. Take a browse around some of the helix videos too. Most of them are cross compatible and usable in both units
Enjoy it! Ask any questions any time
I'm in the same position, considering swapping my enormous pedal board for a line 6. Wondering how you got on with yours, pros and cons..?
@@-_AjB_- I’m soooo glad I made the move. The versatility of the POD GO is amazing. No more tap dancing to get the right combo of effects. The “snapshot” mode is the best way to go!!
@@gregsmith4406 Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. Did you find any problems with audio glitching when changing with swing patches? Snapshots and such?
I have 2 Powercab 112s both have different IRs and stack them. I have a Helix Floor and a Helix LT. Honestly I can't see the Pod Go as a thing for me and my use case. Love the videos.
Thanks Steven! I am just talking about the grab n go gigs that I don't feel like carrying all the heavy crap. Throwing this in my gig bag is going to be very nice
Great video ....in definetely replacing my pod 500x (which haa served me great and still like) with the Pod go....thanks to you!!! Ive had it carrying weight...for me now the smaller the better...and the pod go's amps and effects are modeled better than the HDs...so this is the perfect solution for me...for.playing in small gigs,parties,touring and really anywhere. And it seems i can take it with me as a carry on in the airplane cabin, avoiding excess weight bills. Its an absolute winner. My regards from Chile,South america
Thanks for checking it out! You will love it.
Greaaaat vídeo! I’m on the same process…I will keep my helix, but for tours and local gigs, it will with pod go!
Thanks for checking it out!
Hey!! That was great!! You are so right about everything You said. After wanting all that “Stuff” and professionally using it for your needs it came down that you didn’t really need so many options. Example, I have variax hardware in a fender. But I ended up just using my 3 guitars as they are. fender semi hollow body and acoustic. I don’t need 24 different guitars in one. I also dont need to switch from acoustic to electric in a song like I thought. It was all overkill. Next thing is this heavy 60 watt 212 Gibson amp I have. a nice 12” 15 watt tube amp is all I need.
Keeping simple is always best!
Didn't realize you were married to JL...I know her through Santos Guitars and now I remember seeing you with a blue tele on their page. Nice videos. Very informative and not too long. Short and to the point. Thanks!
Thanks for checking it out! Wanna buy that blue Santo?! I have to move it unfortunately
@@SteveSterlacci Thanks for the offer, but I also have too many
Interesting, Steve. As a bar cover band guy myself for many, many years, I do like how I can shape tones with my Helix, but I know that NONE of the drunk happy dancing people in the bar notice one bit. (Which is why bar gigs are so great - it’s all about having fun playing music with your friends, and making sure the bar patrons have a good time). Keep up the great videos!
Couldn't agree more ! Sometimes Helix is just overkill for the job 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
Dude, thanks for putting this out there. My wife and I play 80s (and some 70s) covers on acoustic locally and I've been considering the POD Go. I currently have the Fishman ToneDEQ and TC Electronics Ditto Looper. Those work great, but I'd love to simplify with an all-in-on, and would also like to play some electric here and there.
Thanks for checking it out!!
I love the RBX shout out, my buddy has one and loves it. I am getting one too very soon. All the best
Thanks! They really are the best
Supporting two musicians with one device is a cool feature of the Helix Floor if you already own one. But if not, buying 2 POD GOs is another option (and still much cheaper). Obviously there is still some functionality that you would not have available, but....
You are reading my mind though! I am trying to figure out maybe using Jessica's rig through an HX Stomp and using the pod go for myself
Even the most basic modelers in today's generation are sufficient. Guitarists are restricted by their instrument expertise rather than tone options. Work on craft, rather than browse endless tone videos.
You're totally right!
Couldn't agree more
Work on ears too= good tone.
Love all your videos about the Helix, man. Almost thought you were really going to ditch it!
Never! 🤣😅😅 thank you for the support 🙏
So I have sold all my amps and pocked the cash and bought the pod go. Thanks for the advice. I am a open mic person I don't need all that crap anymore.
I just ordered mine should be here in 2-3 days, can’t wait
You're gonna love it! Be patient the first few days and it'll become easy
Great video! I love mine and you know what it's so easy lug around and put it in the gig bag... Helix is so damn heavy...
dude, fitting in my double bag is going to be so nice ! LOL hands free load in!
@@SteveSterlacci Exactly and its sounds good!!
Thanks so much for the info! This helped a lot with my gear research.
Thanks for checking it out!
So as long as the wife is a drummer...I'm set?
Im in!!!!
Dude! That's awesome. Whats the band? Would love to check it out
Loving my POD Go! having scoured almost every IRs out there, IMO the most versatile IR cab ( at least to my ears) is the FRIEDMAN bar none, either the OWNHAMMER version or the ML Sound will do, it just covers everything.
IRs are such a headache ! I am liking the Suhr ones that came with my Reactive Load
I play mostly Metal. I bought Jens Bogren IRs (27 total). Loaded them into my Pod Go! Only $35 and there are insanely good!
Our ancestors played single channel amps that had to cover all bases. If they wanted delay, they had to jury rig tape machines. The Line 6 is definitely a step forward :)
Definitely!
If they wanted delay they’d have to hit a note twice while walking 10 miles barefoot through 20 feet of snow up hill both ways.
Thanks for the vid man! Building a backup pedalboard was deciding how much to invest
Oh Steve. For got to tell ya in my last comments, but such a good video I had to subscribe. Going to check out all your other vids that have a topic that interests me. Thanks man.
Thank you so much!
Good video, I'm tempted now. I love the Helix, but tired of carrying the weight each time. Still generally amazed, there was a time, we all had to carry guitars, amps and cabs...
I don't miss those days! I used to bring everything in flight cases. One tube amp was 90 lbs and a guitar vault 😅🤣 plus a big pedalboard. So stupid looking back 😅🤣🤣
And there was a time I could lift 16' sheets a of 5/8 drywall over my head with one hand and run a screw gun with the other hand for 10 hrs a day come home get ready for gig load up a couple vans full of gear play all weekend get drunk do drugs and fuck whores all night too. Not any more. But it was the best years of my life!
I'm thinking I will get a pod go. Can't afford a helix at the moment. And I don't need fancy routing etc. Been using nux mg300 for a while for recording and it honestly sounds amazing. Pod go has more switches etc and probably a lot more effects.
I think you'll be very happy with the pod go then! Good luck and let me know how it goes if you get one
@@SteveSterlacci i finally bought a barely used pod go that already had some really good presets installed. It sounds amazing. Blows the mg300 out of the water. Figured it would. I look forward to building my own presets and getting some other custom ones installed. Mine has a Marshall jmp custom preset with the snapshots from clean to lead and it really sounds like a real amp. I think it had a gc next to it for who made it.
@@SteveSterlacci the only negative Ive noticed so far is on some presets there is a noticeable artifact going from one snapshot to another. It might be able to tweak something to help with that. Not sure.
What do you have in the snapshot transition? Could be a number of things
@@SteveSterlacci I thinly it was going from almost clean to higher gain with a delay. I read something on a message board about changing a delay setting may help it. I just got it and tried it out so ive barely scratched the surface on it. It sounds amazing so far.
excellent video dude - very helpful - great humour too
Thanks Simon! Hope to have earned your sub 🤘🤘🤘
Personally I would choose the Helix over the Pod Go because the Helix has more versatility overall. If I was going to get another “Helix” I would get the HX Stomp if I wanted to get into the pedal world, or massively simplify my virtual rigs.
I agree with everything you said. My main point is that for the most part, i won't need the incredible versatility of the Helix on cover gigs. For those, the Go is just an easier overall option. I also have a full "real" pedalboard with my Stomp on it 😅😁 we are on the same page
Sold the HX stomp to get the POD Go.
Sometimes option paralysis can be a very bad thing, the HELIX is a top notch gear for a gigging Pro no doubt...but If the POD Go can Do 90 to 95 percent of what the HELIX does, without the HEFTY weight and price tag, it's really hard to resist.
@@nethbt couldn't agree more !
my main rig used to be a boss gt-10 into a full stack crate 200 watt peavey straight cab and a randall slant gave me a great set of years damaging my neighbors hearing a mile away.
Nice! Lol
One other sad downside of the Pod GO is that it requires that extra power adaptor, which you didn't show us fitting into your gig bag, wheras the Helix takes a straight kettle lead...
When they're coiled up to get put away theyre not very different in size and it fits fine. Its not as big as the HX Stomp power supply
Good video. The other specialty use cases that want a Helix (if you're all in on Line 6) are Variax and/or PowerCab. Yeah, there's ways around it, but setup is way easier with the Helix if you've got the others.
I agree! If I ever go back to touring with my variax its a no brainer. PC i never use the PC Link to be honest so it wouldn't make a difference for me personally.
Hello sir. Great video. I am an “older” player having used the conventional amp/stompbox pedalboard setup for well over 30 years. I have been exploring the ampless/going direct/rig downsizing waters for several months now for several reasons, not just my aging body lol 😆 The POD Go appears to be something that would suit me perfectly but I was wondering if you could tell me this.........not being exceptionally tech savvy, would I be able to edit the sounds or patches on the unit itself, or must it be connected to a computer and perform that function through editing software? Thank you in advance for your input.
You can do both. Either way it’s easy to do.
very interesting Steve, I was sure it would be another Line6 masterpiece
Thanks for checking it out! I think they made this thing too good to be honest
@@SteveSterlacci 😄 probably
Nice review ! A more robust power input (e.g IEC) rather than the little 9v plug would make me feel a LOT more comfortable using it as a beater board. Won't put me off getting one but still...
Totally agree the power supply situation still isn't great!
I picked up the Pod Go as a backup to my Helix LT. I'm a mostly covers jam band guy, everything I use is possible in the Go. You just covered the reasons that I sold my Helix :). Long live the Pod Go!! Now I just need to snag a second one as backup....
I think 2 pod go's are still cheaper! LOL they made this thing too good
@@SteveSterlacci I think they did indeed! It's just awesome - I can't stop telling people how good it is.
Same here! Let me know if there is anything I can help with in a video! Hope to have earned your sub
Great stuff as always !
Thanks John!
Phew that was close. was worried we wouldnt be getting any more free Helix patches from SS any more :( Great job. Yeah the PodGo has its purpose for sure but so does the Helix. It is a LOT lighter for sure :) thats always nice especially if you are your own roadie and have to carry/lug it to the gig :) keep it up Steve
Thanks Steve! Helix isn't going anywhere 😅. Luckily, all the pod go tips are applicable to Helix anyway
@@SteveSterlacci True but PodGo patches are much less complex (usually) and have less blocks than Helix patches so.... cant directly copy and paste them over if you had switched out to PodGo only so.... ;) just looking at our options for sources of hlx files :)
@@sjsphotog yeah i wish they were drag and drop at least 1 way into Helix. Its not too hard to copy them manually though
@@SteveSterlacci wish they had a viewer utility to be able to see the contents of the PodGo files so it would be easier for those that dont have a PodGo
Nice one. Glad the PG is NOT plastic
Absolutely!
Awesome video man
Thanks so much! This was fun to make and I was happy to not stress about playing 😅🤣
Really great video. Really practical observations about both units. Thanks.
Thanks for checking it out! I have a feeling 3.0 is gonna really set the Helix apart though!
I have the Pod Go, and I love it.
Such a great machine !
Fun Fakt. Pod Go can not do two signal chains but a Splitter and two Pod Go are still way cheaper than one Helix.
If you think the pod go doesnt have enough effekt blocks. You can still use pedals.
Nice idea!
Hi Steve!! what a such great channel, awesome congratulations!!!
Currently I'm stuck... I'm about to upgrade my gear, but I do not know which device is better. Normally I'm used to play with a real amp but the modeling (amp, cabs, IRs) does not bother to me. I have on mind the Pod GO or the HX Effects. Which device sounds better or have a better tone from your opinion? I'll appreciate your advise.
Greetings from Mexico!
Hello Mexico! If you want amp models, the pod go or hx stomp. If you need a wah pedal or expression pedal get pod go. If you want advanced routing, go HX Stomp. If you need more than 3 switches, get the stomp and a cheap Footswitch add on
I call my POD Go Helix .50 I would use a Helix but I am to poor to afford one. That being said I have been LINE 6 since the POD X3 Live. Then on to POD HD. POD Go was a major improvement on tone over the HD. I am glad I made the switch.
Good vid - I own a helix and play in a metal band - my patch is honestly 8 blocks.... makes me wonder why I have the full blown helix, but also wondering why I would ever sell it ! haha
Thanks David. It is a tough decision! The best gear is always the gear you already own, right?! IF you have to travel a lot and want to lighten the load, then you have an excuse to buy a Pod...
I totally agree the pod go is basically all you need.
It's a great unit!
@3:48 This is all great, just be sure to keep an eye to that bag or it will fly to other hands.
Always nearby! Hasnt gone astray in 5 years
Steve if I was given one for free I would use it too :-)
maybe i will find out one day if Line 6 ever wants to actually make me an artist! LOL
This happened 10-20 yrs ago when they brought flagship AX (remember the ax212 ?) and then the vetta and now finally the helix
That's a lot of digital!! Excellent 😏
I had the AX212. Good sounding amp, but it kept breaking. The chips they used were really fragile.
Dou verb sonic amp was amazing and still is. I may get one. what’ve learned the hard way is new isnt always better and it mostly cause new challenges. the old line 6 gears were amazing but now with so many options they get lost in the tweaking processes. I had a pod pro and long board with an octave pedal that went into a 15 watt class a amp. Using a washburn es-335 copy. it was perfect. shouldnt of “upgraded” back then
For me POD GO for the price has what it takes to play live or in a studio. HELIX no doubt has much more features and it's one of the Top-Notch pedals. But again, how of much these features are really used.
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@@SteveSterlacci yeah if you could do a review on those, that be great. 👌🤣
Very clear…thanks!
Glad to help!
very clear and informative, thank you
Thanks for checking it out!
Great nuts, Chad.
Thanks.
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Hi there - Thanks for the video. Really useful. I'm in exactly the same position in that I only need a relatively simple set up. I play bass too. Do you think the Pod Go is as suitable for bass?
Absolutely! If you don't need the exp pedal, I would go hx stomp personally
When I went to pick up my POD GO at the gear store, the sales guy said - "I sold my Helix LT because it was too complex for me to operate, but the GO - wow it looks so simple I'm gonna buy one!" I agree - I like simple. It took me all of 5 minutes to unbox it and get great sounds out of it (no computer needed)
It's definitely easy to dial in! Coming from the helix floor i already spoke the language so it was real easy. You should try out the computer editing. It makes life way easier and opens up new ideas "seeing" your signal and rig
hi bro, pod go sounds great? same as helix sound?
Within the restrictions of pod go, Yes absolutely
@@SteveSterlacci so which one would you recomend for me, hx stomp or pod go? its gonna be my first digital (amp/fx) for professional live performance.
Theres a lot to think about... if you're gonna get a midi controller, stomp. When 3.0 drops its gonna mop the pod go
I've had my eye on hx stomp before pod go came out and while pod go seems like a solid processor, I would still rather pay a little more for an hx stomp.
I think i would agree. Especially when 3.0 comes out
Thing with the Stomp is, it is really not as easy to control it, since it is lacking footswitches and the pedal, compared to the Pod Go. If you have other stuff anyways (on a board), then it is not a big deal. But as for an all in one solution nothing beats the Pod Go. Keep in mind that the HX Stomp has limitations compared to the Helix (LT). It has less processing power if I remember correctly. Only 6 blocks. If you need only those, all right, but in general I do not see why one would buy a Stomp over the Pod Go, if it is not about Midi integration and seem less transfer with Helix Native...
@@florianju5638 whole heartedly agree! But the stomp still fits my needs better. I already have a small pedal board. I originally was looking to buy an amp of some sort but with processors being as good as they are nowdays, will settle for a stomp instead. That being said, 6 blocks is enough for my use along with the stomps form factor being perfect for an all in one solution of needing amp/cab sims while being light, portable and fits well with my existing pedals.
@@florianju5638 great input !! Awesome points. Thank you for adding
Every review is about distortion and overdrive. Can you demo it's delay feature? And can it do a dual delay?
They both can do dual delays. the FX are amazing in both units. I use delays in a bunch of my videos on the channel
that expression pedal is not plastic my guy... the knobs are but if you tap your nail on that pedai that little sucker is far from plastic. Pretty sure its cast aluminum
You're right! Will made a note in the description and pinned comment
steve good video you hit all the points
Thanks man!
Thanks for the video bro….. question.
I have Mesa 100 watt tremoverb that I play out of and a huge pedal board. I’m trying to get away from the pedal board, buying pedals can be addictive so I thought the POD GO has all the pedals I need without buying pedal after pedal… anyways,
When I hook the POD GO to my amp for the best sound am I going to go through the effects loop rather than just to the guitar input in the front? I’ve watched every video out there but this issue seems to be one that there is not a really good answer to.
Thank for your videos, prob one of the best informational channels out.
Matt
Thanks Matt! If its working for you, then its right. Id probably do the same with the pod go. Especially if you're using the amp for your gain
Good video sir. I am just now after playing for 40 years with Amps ready to go with a modeler. I am looking really hard at the POD go because I only gig out once or twice every other couple or 3 months, and I want something to record with as well just for fun.
Can you adjust amps, or the power amp sag, etc right in the interface? Also stuff like eq and cutting frequencies and adding, etc using the interface or must you use the app? I hate using apps, and I was in the IT industry.
I'm also looking at the headrush and the hx stomp. I don't use many effects.. wah, delay and reverb with just some pitch shifting for fun. Maybe a chorus to thicken up the tone when it's just me on the guitar.
Anyway. Thanks man. Great video and it makes perfect sense how you use these tools. Love that double guitar gig bag too. I have to get one.
Thanks so much! Means a lot to see this comment. Yes you can adjust all parameters on the unit itself. Pod go edit as an app is really stupid easy to use and my preferred method, but whatever works best for you! I think its a great solution for you
Thanks for the review. I love my amp ....what about as just an effects unit only?
Go with the HX FX or stomp to also serve as a backup
Honestly people online troll so much its unreal BUT I just want to say Im happy for you and I also envy you,but its not any type of angry r evil or white privilege bullshit spew that goes around you worked hard and you are establishing yourself and this was so cool to watch again.THe joy on your face when you show how it fits in your guitar bag made me think of my very very short lived gigging past when things were simple and fun.Thanks for vid,Ill probaly get one dam it I know I shouldn't but this was like a diner drive in and dives episode,you make it look so good.
Hey Carlos! Thank you so much. Really means a lot. I am passionate about the gear I choose. I am glad its come across!! I think you'll love it 🙃😁
I take your reunion blues gig bag and raise you to a Gator pro. It's like freaking first class for guitars.
I will call your bet and raise all in on the newer Continental Double bag from RB. I have a video on just that. Your guitars sleep in blue velvet interior!
@@SteveSterlacci alright I fold, that case is gorgeous.
🤣🤣🤣 they make some real nice stuff. I think they're way more expensive though
Have Helix Jr (LT)...will not go with pod go...why? I use Variax when I play out because I use alternate tunings on various songs that I need to switch to on the fly, as well as going from acoustic sounds to electric...if POD GO had Variax connector. still wouldn't switch simply because I have a Helix...why would I do that...it looks cool though, and I watched a video from someone who has both, and they said as far as sound quality, they could not detect the difference between how the Helix sounds vs the pod go....
Definitely stick with it if you're a variax player! Its just a nice and small travel friendly package with great sounds. Like i said, the helix will still be on the road with us
@@SteveSterlacci I love the electronics end of JTV guitars, but the guitars themselves, not so much...I really want to transplant both of the guts in those guitars into a couple of really good guitars..,hey thanks for responding back and hope you and yours are well!
Helix is s cool, but for me pod go is perfect, great Swiss army knife of tone
Glad it works for ya! I don't think you can go wrong either way
the problem I see is the POD Go's outputs, what if I want to send to front of house, then send to my amp on stage at the same time?
It literally has an "amp out" feature. But it has amp modeling on it. I would like to see a global setting to leave the amp modeling off for the same reason tho! I think i covered this in the vid somewhere ...
I'm one of those guys who depends on Line 6 Variaxes as much as I do my Helix, and POD HD500, before the Helix. So it's gotta have VDI, and the POD Go does not.
do you have examples of the dual cabs and dual pedals paths? so we can hear the difference and what im missing
I do, they're in most of my preset builds on the channel. I have a lot if walkthroughs that explain it more. Hope you check them out 🤘
steve jessica and the whole band real good music bro really great stuff shes got great energy were you playing only threw the helix or the vox too your country tone was good
If it's from 2018 on, its all Helix ! Thank you so much for the kind words
Thanks for the video. Very nicely explained. I am looking for my first guitar processor. I think pod go will be good for me. I need for home practice and Trinity rock and pop exams. what do you say sir ?
I think it will be great! You'll love it
Great points Steve but.. why couldnt they have left the 6th knob on the unit below the display??
As i think ought to be the case for ALL products in the L6 HELIX range ... the only design compromises and constraints on any HELIX product should be due to PSU, size and form factor issues to meet the brief. Not to lower cost a little more. And for this - a higher price for things like an extra knob would be worth it. Not to mention those scribble strips!. charge what it takes ! dont compromise the unit for cost! L6 should have a different labelled range for that. So its clear. Just my tuppeneth as a HELIX fanboy :).
I think what you said is exactly what they did. The Pod brand is very different from the Helix branding and marketed to be a cheaper, less professional unit with professional quality sounds. I think they made it too good to be honest. I did not even notice the button missing LOL Maybe I will do a preset build using the physical hardware and see if i miss it
@@SteveSterlacci Ah ok. A fair point. I'd hope theres a similar form factor type device in the future then under the HELIX umbrella brand - as I'd go for a compact no-cost-compromise device like the one I describe. ( and sell my HX Stomp - my current "Helix luggable" )
@@nonchai I think the next gen will be smaller and lighter with way more processing power. Seems that tech always works that way. I would still give helix another 2 years before the next gen
I would love to grab one Quick question -- Any problems with volume changes when switching between patches That is one of the issues that I have had in the past with other units .... I wish there was a feature that made sure volume levels don't drastically change between patches Thank You for a great vid
Snapshots are like presets within a preset that can change with 0 latency
i will say this my experience not so great like yours my Helix with some kind of short mine was the rack i was able to fix it myself LUCKILY but i hated it it was the first when they came out and hadn't really gotten what it has now. i had an AXE FX 2 but its gone and not by choice!! i needed something cheaper to get by until i could get the FM3 so got brave and got a POD GO from Amazon HUGE MISTAKE!!! Arrived broken as well one knob broken as well as both VIEW and FUNCTION buttons and the knob between broken i was pissed. AMAZON did nothing that i was willing to accept and LINE 6 just as bad. so i still have a broken POD GO but i don't gig at all right now so not a huge issue i use the editor but to me compared to the Fractal recordings sound starved for DSP and i don't load it heavy in DSP at all it hurts my recordings and i hate that. I want the FM3 was going to get one recent events have shot out of possibility so i am having to abandon my project and it wasn't supposed to happen this way. Now i am not endorsed by Fractal Audio i just really like the gear and they are a great bunch of people to deal with so helpful there is no comparison between them and LINE 6 Half the time Line 6 don't even reply and they have yet to my last messages. I will never buy anything LINE 6 again. i would Fractal but its not possible right now i wish it was. Great video just wanted to share my experience and i summed it up bigtime but comment is no place to go into all of it again
Controlling two guitars at a live show?! Wow! No pressure!
remember my Fail Reaction video?! LOL
Steve Sterlacci yes, that is exactly what went through my mind!😂
Hi Steve let me ask you I just bought a brand new pod go and wanna to know witch will be the basic professional sounds to work with, talking about a clean + delay, clean + chorus, overdrive + delay, lead + delay, if you can recommend me some IR or sounds to download and where to get the greatest sounds for free in your opinion of course I’ll appreciated, thanks Steve greetings from Bolivia
Is it weird that I’m using the HX Stomp as a stand alone unit and nothing else at a gig? Ha! May pick up a Pod GO🤔
If it works for you, no it's not weird at all!
Steve Sterlacci my band just played yesterday for the first time since March 13 coz of COVID and actually had 2 gigs. So I played an outdoor venue from 3pm - 7pm and then a indoor venue from 10pm-2am with just the Stomp and it went great!
Can you use the POD Go with a tube amp that doesn’t have an FX loop, like a Princeton Reverb Reissue? Any limitations?
I would suggest an hx fx or hx stomp for that. Otherwise you send an amp model into a real amp. Kind of defeats the purpose IMO. Its definitely possible to get good tones though
What about either of those for an epiphone es335, or the like style guitar? My thing is; it’s digital! I can hear the digital! (I.e. the cleanliness) which is why I’m used to dragging smaller tube amps along, like a blues jr, or a blackstar ht20, to get that natural hollowbody sound, I don’t use a ton of effects, I’m thinking of adding a Duke of tone, but it’s usually a drive, and or distortion, depends on how saucy I’m feeling, a chorus, some reverb, and maybe a flange! I absolutley would love to sit and make something Devin townsend style echo, washed in delay and verb, but that’s for me! Otherwise a tuner, and that’s really it! I play mostly blues based rock, old school rock, and some alt. What could going to these line 6 pedals do for me? Aside from convenience, not having to drag an amp, pedals, cables, etc…, ask not what you can do for the pod or helix, but what the helix or pod can do for you!?!?
Heyyy!! You've got a new sub!!
Thanks !
Your opinion. Pod Go or HX stomp? I’m upgrading from the Pod 500x and I’m having a hard time deciding which to get. I’m a home player so I don’t need it for gigging or anything.
Right here! Tough to pick but theres my pros and cons. I would lean hx stomp th-cam.com/video/N77-QXL9N0o/w-d-xo.html
@@SteveSterlacci Watched the vid, went with the HX stomp, Sweetwater had a killer deal too good to pass up. Watching your HX vids to try and learn as much before it comes in!
@@mikesmoviemadness24 congrats!!! You're gonna love it
Thanks for the informative video Steve. I'm considering a POD Go. Currently using Stomp and HX FX on my board. Can you clarify the need for a "DI box" to FOH? I was under the impression one can use TRS/ XLR direct to FOH. Why the DI box? Thanks in advance!
There is absolutely no need for a DI box with any unit. Most sound men want XLR to their board, so many use DI boxes for that or for tonal reasons. I use the Neve DI because I like the sound. But you can use quarter inch directly in. All day every day!
Awesome. Thanks for the quick reply Steve! I have the TRS 1/4 to XLRs from the pre-Covid days when I was using HX Stomp to FOH from my board. I'm going to check out that Neve box though. Sending best!
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching and supporting 🤘🤘🤘
you just sold a gig bag (came looking at Pod Go...)
7:52 AHHAHAHAHAHH so funny
They really got me on that one lol. That was totally unscripted but hit me in the head as it was coming out
Coloured nuts! Genius! That'll help me on those dark stages :)
They certainly help way more than i expected them to!
I've been looking around for Line 6 stuff since I got myself a Variax standard and for me the Pod Go is so close and yet so far. It's almost perfect but the lack of Variax for me is basically a no go. Which is a shame since I have to go for the "lower end" Pod 500X/Firehawk FX or cash out more money for a Helix.
I'll never tell someone not to get a helix 😅. Especially with a variax!
Hi steve. How do you connect your Pod or Helix to play live? direct to PA? DI box to PA? any clue???? Thx mate"
Helix XLR direct. Pod go i would bring a DI box since most sound guys prefer to work with XLR
@@SteveSterlacci Thx for the tip! keep on rocking!
Hey nice video, would be good to use the pod go just as effect pedals, going into a tube amp? Mostly for small bar rigs.
Would not be my first choice for that. I would go HX FX with a real amp
@@SteveSterlacci Thanks!
Any time!
Thanks Steve - feel like your summary nailed it for me.
Glad to help! Hope to have earned your sub. A lot more tip videos for both on the channel
it's sp wholesome to see that the "pod" brand aged kinda well now thanks to the helix. the bad rep pods have comes mainly from bad monitoring devices and people who thought it would make them a metal god instantly.
also, deez nuts
Well, that rep is still around unfortunately and isn't the hardware 🤣🤣🤣. There are just more resources to help now
@Ezekiel Hugentobler: There will always be amp modelling haters out there and also plenty of people who never actually played with a POD brand or type product. I've owned the POD XT Live, the POD X3 Pro and must say the products in this series have always been truly incredible. And now, there's the whole new Helix series. I say 'now', but I mean since like 2016 or so of course. With continuous updates ever since. People hating on Line6, mostly don't really know what they're talking about or have only ever tried the cheapest Line6 amps (most of which are kind of mediocre, but still a decent pick for beginners).
The last self contained modeler i had used prior to what i have now was the old kidney bean Pod 2.0 😄. It was. Pretty terrible. Actually that's a little harsh, it was good for what it was and WHEN it was, but it wasn't where i actually used it for more than here and there when i didn't want to power up the NASA mission control that was my rig at the time.
Ive been repairing, building and servicing amps for about 7-8 years, repaired guitars before that, and i just stayed as far away from modeling as i could. Every new piece of gear that came out, or every article where some well known player claimed they were using modeling i was dubious of. The problem was that, as i said; the last thing i use was a Pod 2.0 i don't remember but i think the FX were just generic names for the Muff, fuzz face, tube screamer etc.
Even though i wasn't using modeling, i also wasn't full on tube purist either. One of my favorite pieces of gear, and still is was the Ethos Overdrive Preamp. I had a 20W ODS clone with the skyline tone stack as well as a 50W ODS HRM 1X12 combo clone. I installed an HRM defeat on it, and would run them in stereo through a Freyett Power Station. Later i used the Ethos with one of them for stereo (while the 20W head was lighter than the 50W combo, it was by no means light).
Flash forward to the first time i tried one of the Power cabs with a Strymon Iridium running into it, and i was blown away. I had no idea things had gotten to that level. Everyone ELSE did, but me. I think what sold me on the Iridium and convinced me to give modeling another chance (i mean it had been over a decade, of course they got better!) was the fact they put the FET input, which some of the Dumble clones used. Having that analog first gain stage definitely warmed it. To be sure i always used something into the Pod; usually an EP Booster or even just an EQ.
I was all ready to go with the Helix, until i tried the Headrush and that just impressed me more. The whole layout was FAR more intuitive than the Helix. The whole scroll wheel and having to remember what patch was where just irritated me. Drag and drop was much easier. And while the I think the Line 6 has the advantage with the sound if their effects, i think the Headrush has superior amp modeling.
I'm actually impressed with the cheap $300 NUX MG30. I don't really understand their algorithm that they use to give it an analog character but it certainly works. I never really thought about the Pod Go. Honestly, when i saw it i assumed it was going to be the same as the old Pod 2.0. i don't know why id assume they hadn't changed it since it came out, because that'd be stupid.
Im looking for a good pedalboard. I cant afford a helix so i was researching about the pod hd500 or the boss gt100. Well then i discovered the pod go. And i just need it. How should i even get the others to my local gigs with out a car (im 16 so i cant drive a car yet)
I just got my Pod Go and I love it. I have a quick question though. When I eliminate the cab from my preset, I actually get what to me is a louder and nicer tone. This is playing it through an amp. I have yet to play it through an FRFM system. Any suggestions or thoughts?
I'd suggest getting a good set of studio headphones or a nice FRFR speaker. You'd be doing the modeling a disservice playing through the front of a real amp!
Thank you, Steve. I like your videos. Very helpful and thorough. I’ve subscribed. I love your approach. Thanks again for your quick response.
Want better tone? Get a Kemper. :)
If you use the Cab on the Pod go and plug it into a guitar amp, you’re essentially plugging a cab into another cab, hence why it sounds better without!