@@OlaEnglundMan they must be a sad and pathetic company to not want an honest review.. it's almost like they want to rip people off. I honestly think you should call out the companies that don't want you doing honest reviews so we know to stay away from them.
@@Jason31256 not speaking for Ola, obviously. But there is no trick or secret. You just have to mix, mix, and mix, and you'll get better. There are no shortcuts to getting experience. I think Ola has a video about the URM Academy's Nail the Mix membership, where you get real multitracks from big bands (Gojira, Meshuggah, Periphery,...) to mix. Highly recommend joining something like that if you wanna improve your mixing.
This would be the pedal I would buy today as a starter metal guitarist. Way back I bought a Line6 Spider amp with the Slipknot, Fear Factory, Maiden etc presets that still works today and is great for at home use. Something made out of plastic doesn't mean it's bad. Look at the Zoom camera's all plastic but fantastic. 🤘🏻
The lack of ability to put IRs on it is kind of "That's how they get ya',"but at that price point one can't complain too much. If you need IRs then Line 6 has other things you can buy. If you already have IRs then you probably already have some device that covers the ground this pedal doesn't and you're not buying this pedal for the need for IRs and more advanced functions. If I really wanted a certain IR I had on it I'd just fire up the pedal/app with the IR , look at the settings, and copy it over as close as possible by hand to the Black's app. Cool pedal. Great review. I'd like to see you review the Five Watt World/Barber "Buss" and "Plus" pedals.
Plastic housings work fine for studio use. I own a certain super fuzz pedal by a budget brand known for their plastic housing and its great for the bedroom studio or even a big studio. So my point being plastic is fine. Exspecially if brings down the price
It wouldn't surprise me if they added IR support in the future. That said, the Line6 cab modelling has come really far, and I use it over my IRs these days. In terms of sub bass and the ultra high end, I'm usually filtering that stuff out anyways and you normally would in a live or mix setting, so I don't see it as a big deal.
This pedal/modeler sounds fantastic! The whole feature set is killer for the $$$ too - especially with stereo output, a built in looper, it can act as a headphone amp, USB interface and has pretty much every basic amp and effect you need for most metal sounds. I would have preferred an all metal housing though. Maybe using an aftermarket DIY steel case is possible...
Digital delay on the old line 6 pod xt is amazing still one of the best I have used apart from the old ibanez 19 inch rack mount digital delay that was on par also the volume pedal on the short board was probably the best volume pedal for many years too and still stands up to modern ones
I've got the HX stomp in my rack rig. My real Mesa Recto pre on the left channel and hx revv purple on the right with gates on both sides for snapshot 1, us princess on snapshot 2 for cleans, snapshot 3 adds effects to the dirty channel, all into my mesa 2:90. It's given new life into my rack and the pres' and pedals are very convincing compared to the real amps. Line 6 products are the best bang for the buck additions you can get for your studio or rig.
I bought one tonight for travel. It’s really simple and I like the interface better then the pod go. Circles are better than lines for adjusting things. The human mind is strange that way.
I was trying out a Positive Grid Spark yesterday and was enjoying it. I think you can get a bluetooth foot switch for it but I need to find out if it has spillover on the effects because that’s a dealbreaker for me.
Your bass heavy impulses would sound great with this thing. The tone would darken up a bit and round off the top end fizz. Might need to try that with an Ir loader and hear the result
If that box can be used like a reamp box like how a Boss Katana amp can through USB then that is an absolutely good compact home or remote production tool.
great playing 🤘 these small things are becoming more and more quite badass at the moment I like more tonex one for the price or full tonex paired with another full modeler/pedalboard for the effects
If I become a successful day trader I have two dreams 1. is buying a Solar guitar and the other is buying a 1977 Pontiac Firebird. In the mean time will just keep showing up for my Gov't job.
So having done reviews of 3 different modeler pedals recently that are all kind of "budget" options. Which one do you think is the go to one for the price? The ToneX One looks seriously impressive for the price, how does this compare in your opinion?
Line6, constantly sharpening their axe! This sounds FABULOUS! I actually was thinkin of sellin my PodGo full size floorboard and this looks small, compact, perfect🌅😛
Think the stomps are probably not that bad for the unit. But try plugging a cable in and fuck with it just a liiiitle bit. Those jack inputs look pretty flemsy to me.
Ola, I'm surprised that any company would send you stuff to test. You are so honest...............I Like Your Honesty
Well some brands stopped sending… lol
@@OlaEnglundMan they must be a sad and pathetic company to not want an honest review.. it's almost like they want to rip people off. I honestly think you should call out the companies that don't want you doing honest reviews so we know to stay away from them.
Honesty is his only excuse...
@@OlaEnglund Can you please show us how to make such awesome metal mixes one day please?
@@Jason31256 not speaking for Ola, obviously. But there is no trick or secret. You just have to mix, mix, and mix, and you'll get better. There are no shortcuts to getting experience.
I think Ola has a video about the URM Academy's Nail the Mix membership, where you get real multitracks from big bands (Gojira, Meshuggah, Periphery,...) to mix. Highly recommend joining something like that if you wanna improve your mixing.
Pod... that takes me back. The red kidney bean that could do it all.... 😂
...and nothing :)
Ola did a video about it where he added modern IR's and it sounded great :)
Solid shit, liquid diarrhea, dry droppings, slippery nuggets, that thing had it all!
@JohnLloydDavis the speakers have always been the downfall of Pod units even helix.
Ye olde baboon butt.
Hey Ola, you should do a tutorial on programming the drums, they SMASH
99% thats mdl tone
Wow! Just wow. Line 6! I have the red one and will now get the black too. As a hobbyist, I don't need much more!
Same here. Got the red and now ordered the black! ❤ for affordable line 6 products!
You know it’s gonna be a good day when ola’s playing in drop C
This would be the pedal I would buy today as a starter metal guitarist. Way back I bought a Line6 Spider amp with the Slipknot, Fear Factory, Maiden etc presets that still works today and is great for at home use. Something made out of plastic doesn't mean it's bad. Look at the Zoom camera's all plastic but fantastic. 🤘🏻
Wish I had one when I was learning, shit sounds too good compared to what was available for that price in the 90s
My main amps are an old HD147 and a Spider valve MkII HD100 head.
Never at a loss for tones and ill likely get this pedal.
i think ola released this video too early, i cant find this version anywere
Might be right lol... I can only find normal(red) and bass models
They just announced it this morning
It's scheduled for release early 2025, it says...
its on the website...he released this vid on press release day
sweetwater oct 24th
Wow, looking at the amp and pedal models in the manual this looks super versatile. Definitely gonna be picking one up.
all that stuff in one tiny pedal? man...kids of today have it rly easy
budget guitars came up too!
I wondering if kids would see this like we did with the Zoom505 back in the day.
Pretty cool. What I was looking for. More than perfect for practicing with headphones and laying down ideas.
That's a paradox.
Definitely one good thing about reviewing a product that you were sent (as opposed to paid for): a true stomp test. Appreciate that, Ola. 🦶💥
Sounds great and of course the playing is savage!!!! 🙌❤
Literally just decided "one more quick TH-cam search" before I pull the trigger on the Pod Express. Perfect timing.
Sound goood. Really cool. And nice song in the intro!
The lack of ability to put IRs on it is kind of "That's how they get ya',"but at that price point one can't complain too much. If you need IRs then Line 6 has other things you can buy. If you already have IRs then you probably already have some device that covers the ground this pedal doesn't and you're not buying this pedal for the need for IRs and more advanced functions. If I really wanted a certain IR I had on it I'd just fire up the pedal/app with the IR , look at the settings, and copy it over as close as possible by hand to the Black's app.
Cool pedal. Great review.
I'd like to see you review the Five Watt World/Barber "Buss" and "Plus" pedals.
I like the way you step on it to see if it's really durable.. nice
Plastic housings work fine for studio use. I own a certain super fuzz pedal by a budget brand known for their plastic housing and its great for the bedroom studio or even a big studio. So my point being plastic is fine. Exspecially if brings down the price
Good plastic is every bit as durable as metal, I'll die on that hill.
Wow Sounds awesome I think it's a killer Great playing by the way👍
It wouldn't surprise me if they added IR support in the future. That said, the Line6 cab modelling has come really far, and I use it over my IRs these days.
In terms of sub bass and the ultra high end, I'm usually filtering that stuff out anyways and you normally would in a live or mix setting, so I don't see it as a big deal.
This pedal/modeler sounds fantastic! The whole feature set is killer for the $$$ too - especially with stereo output, a built in looper, it can act as a headphone amp, USB interface and has pretty much every basic amp and effect you need for most metal sounds. I would have preferred an all metal housing though. Maybe using an aftermarket DIY steel case is possible...
I'm sorry to hear that so many people don't like your relic guitars! I think it's a great idea and you pulled it off very well. Keep chugging, man!
I don’t think it’s that many people, we sold out on them so I would say it was a success :D
@@OlaEnglund time for headless Solars now \m/
Awesome, man!
Normally relics look stupid but I would totally rock one of the solars
@@floydhopkins7901 Agreed!
Digital delay on the old line 6 pod xt is amazing still one of the best I have used apart from the old ibanez 19 inch rack mount digital delay that was on par also the volume pedal on the short board was probably the best volume pedal for many years too and still stands up to modern ones
Hell yeah that petrucci bit there was 🤌🏻.. I think I felt a tear rolling down my face 😂😢 all hail the trucch 🤘🏻
I'm more of an Alt Metal guitarist but I enjoy your channel so much.
That sounds sick! Sold the Express (..regular..) This thing has IT!!! No brainer.
This is the NEW NEW. Can’t even find it online
I've got the HX stomp in my rack rig. My real Mesa Recto pre on the left channel and hx revv purple on the right with gates on both sides for snapshot 1, us princess on snapshot 2 for cleans, snapshot 3 adds effects to the dirty channel, all into my mesa 2:90. It's given new life into my rack and the pres' and pedals are very convincing compared to the real amps. Line 6 products are the best bang for the buck additions you can get for your studio or rig.
Ola Englund, "The Metal Guy"™ That intro was killer btw
I bought one tonight for travel. It’s really simple and I like the interface better then the pod go.
Circles are better than lines for adjusting things. The human mind is strange that way.
If only it came out a few months earlier. Now I gotta buy this one, too.
💪🏼
Grüße Frau Majura :) hoffe alles gut bei Dir, hatte vorhin noch ne alte promo cd von Dir in der hand, von ner messe oder so
I was trying out a Positive Grid Spark yesterday and was enjoying it. I think you can get a bluetooth foot switch for it but I need to find out if it has spillover on the effects because that’s a dealbreaker for me.
Your bass heavy impulses would sound great with this thing. The tone would darken up a bit and round off the top end fizz. Might need to try that with an Ir loader and hear the result
If that box can be used like a reamp box like how a Boss Katana amp can through USB then that is an absolutely good compact home or remote production tool.
Well dang it! If I had know this was gonna come out I would have not purchased the red one. My wallet is gonna hate me.
Ola, you're crazy... but very honest and fair!
That riff is a sick'a'doodle!
Please do a video on your entire process of getting such professional sounding results! Bands with expensive studios aren't sounding as good 😊
Shit yeah. MOO)))N amp is my favorite Helix amp. It needs to be everywhere!
Yeah that's a good one
I love the dark neck solar with white body.👍
great playing 🤘 these small things are becoming more and more quite badass
at the moment I like more tonex one for the price or full tonex paired with another full modeler/pedalboard for the effects
The only criteria required by us metalheads to classify a tone as clean is a lack of distortion. 🤣🤣🤣
i cant lie i really really like these pod express pedals. fully passable tones at stupid cheap prices is just *chefs kiss*
If I become a successful day trader I have two dreams 1. is buying a Solar guitar and the other is buying a 1977 Pontiac Firebird. In the mean time will just keep showing up for my Gov't job.
I could only imagine what it be Pod Express black with Fractal vp4 ! killer rig on budget 🔥🔥🔥
I still use a pod xt for some guitar layers or solos they are still relevant🤘🏻
Same I've got a few presets I just can't replace even with numerous software plugins
I'm in, I have the bass version
Sounds pretty well... did you make some post eq on this video?
Essential effects for metalhead that don't want to spend lot of money on Helix.
No post editing of course
This will pair with my OG HD147 and Spider Valve MkII nicely.
Really liking that relic geetar.
looks interesting as backup device... can't find it anywhere though
I want a relic Solar with a fixed hardtail bridge !
Sounds pretty cool. Sad it can't load IRs?
Yo Ola is the compression that is kicking in when you palm mute from you or from the pedal?
Cheers!
It sounds pretty damn good
Sic solo. I think that's the best one so far. Do you have the tabs on that.
This guy can make a tuna can sound metal!
Damn. I had pretty much just got the red one! Lol! If I'd known, I would've waited for the black one. 🤦🏻♂️🤣
So having done reviews of 3 different modeler pedals recently that are all kind of "budget" options. Which one do you think is the go to one for the price? The ToneX One looks seriously impressive for the price, how does this compare in your opinion?
Neat looking guitar particularly the headstock design🤘
Sounds kick-ass! What's ze price? Can't find it anywhere to check :)
$179
@@AudacityWorks Ah nice, cheers :)
If you can't load in your ir, would it let you turn off its cab so you can use a separate ir loader?
Will have to reconsider this one against the red one. I wonder if the black one costs more.
same msrp
Sounds really really good!
Guitar looks awesome!
Merch question! Anyone know the difference between a gildan t-shirt and a a classic one? Thanks!
In a video on the bass version someone ran it over with a car and it still worked haha.
Line6, constantly sharpening their axe! This sounds FABULOUS! I actually was thinkin of sellin my PodGo full size floorboard and this looks small, compact, perfect🌅😛
Very awesome ola awesome metal tonnes
hi! awesome. Do you return the unit after using it? If you don't choose to purchase it? Thanks!
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i love line 6 pedals but i have been burned so many times in terms of durability.
I hate that it actually sounds good lol.
@@PuttinOnTheRiffs im not supprised coz they did make uber distortion pedal they do make good mistakes now and then lol
@@PuttinOnTheRiffs It's using the Helix models, so really no surprise. It's a Helix mini.
@@purrpocalypse still a surprise to me. Not super versed in the pod stuff. Wouldn’t buy it but still think it sounds super solid
@@danielminty6847 haha true.
The only thing holding me back getting one is the plastic build quality
Ok it looks cool but how does it stack up against the Tone one or Boss IR-2 time for a shootout methinks….
He liked it so much that he stomped the shit out of it😂😂
"Line 6 sent me this unit to demo. I stomped on it as hard as I could." I guess you're buying it now. 😀
Yeah with IR loader pls in an update!
Did sound pretty snazzy 🤘
Did they retain the classic Line 6 'Treadplate' amp model?
That first tone has a very similar feel to KILLSWITCH ENGAGE’s tone.
FYI. Dirge is short for dirigible and can only be played on a zeppelin.
Ummm, a Dirge is a part of a funeral rite, brother. It’s a somber song sung as part of the funeral.
You sir are a master of many things.
How do the amp models compare to an Axe FX 2 Xl+? Serious question.
Oh come on! I just bought the other one a few months ago!
Man between this and the DNAFx Git Core the budget bedroom guitarists are eating really well right now.
Will we ever see ola do a pimp my guitar series where he takes the shittiest budget model guitars and just put over kill in it to see it chug?
omg and it even comes with an orange amp model D:
At 2:00 you forgot to add the card for the other video you are referring to.
Your bendings are hypnotic
Ola you should do a demo of the original POD to see what tones you can pull out of it for fun.
I did! LINE 6 POD - 20 Years Later, Did it age well?
th-cam.com/video/o6AUf_MvLxE/w-d-xo.html
@@OlaEnglund you should revisit in 2024.
Hey it’s back up!
Think the stomps are probably not that bad for the unit. But try plugging a cable in and fuck with it just a liiiitle bit. Those jack inputs look pretty flemsy to me.
They're rock solid. I have the red one.
I'm going to stomp test everything from now on
this sounds so good
the mid range instrumentists: there is not enough low and hi freq lol
No Mesa cab?
Ok. But this better than previous version in general??
New segment name. Ola Stomping on shit!
i might sell my pod hd500x for this its smaller and i only use high gain lol
@spectremediagroup GLENN! I want to see you testing this thing. Hammer time! xD