Appreciate that you checked each amp out at various gain settings. Some reviews have demoed just on the high gain default presets. I'm an old player with no room for a gear heavy setup in a small suite who just plays silently now and some recording and this gives me a cheap easy option for an fx pedal with good enough amps an cab sims. Looper is a bonus. More fun than Bias/DAW as there's actual knobs!
It’s a perfect beginners pedal, and also great for home/travel use. A one stop shop for lots of great sounds, plus a looper! I have a hx stomp, a full pedal board, boss waza air, spark mini…and I’m still tempted by one of these. I mean, i clearly have a problem, but still…
This sounds way better than the first version of the video you posted. You could hear the pick attack through your vocal mic before and it wasn’t stereo. 👍
My use case: Spend a week refining tones for just atleast 4 presets. Use it primarily for open mics or small performances with 50 or less audience at a pub or cafe. Take it with a portable amp like the mini katana, a PA like Bose S1 pro or ..... Bluetooth speakers as makeshift amps (think Marshall bluetooth speaker)
@averagejer Will this pedal allow me to connect it to a set of studio monitors? Will I be able to practice guitar with this pedal, and a set of monitors? If I don't have a guitar amp nearby? I'd like to know if this pedal has RCA jacks in the back that can allow me to connect to studio monitors? So glad this pedal can allow me to practice guitar in stereo!
It does not have RCA jacks. It has qty:2 1/4” output jacks for stereo. This could be plugged directly into most studio monitors. I run it into an interface and then into monitors.
Great demonstration and playing! Are you using the compressor in your volt? Seeing yours reminded me I could use my volt for compression on my POD express since it’s lacking an onboard one.
good video dude! 🎉 I have a question, do I have to connect a DI to play it live? ( To get a better sound) Or can I just connect directly to the mixer and it will sound good?
@@averagejer Btw, so you connected the pod into the interface which is connected to the computer, or can you connect it directly to the computer via a usb cable?
Definitely! I may have done a poor job explaining my point. The plastic build quality doesn't lend itself to heavy abuse and the adjustments are not super precise. A pro can get by with gear much worse than this. John Mayer could gig a $100 Strat and sound better than I ever could. With "professional" gear, you tend to pay for an extra level of ruggedness and repeatability and that was mainly what I was trying to get at.
I got one of these on line. Didn't take me long to realize the huge limitations of this thing. I found it to be far too over priced for what it is. Tremolo and delay were unusable without being able to adjust the parameters. I suppose a total beginner might be happy with it, but there far better options available for a lot less money. I sent it back.
A liitle late to the guitar channel reviews biz Jeremy? Advice, don't beg for subs and likes at the very start, it makes you look too needy. Flashing across the screen twice through out the vid is much more enticing. I think I will stick with my Moore RADAR for IR's etc. The Pod Express seems to being trying to be an 'every man' which for most players who already have a million pedals pointless?
Appreciate that you checked each amp out at various gain settings. Some reviews have demoed just on the high gain default presets. I'm an old player with no room for a gear heavy setup in a small suite who just plays silently now and some recording and this gives me a cheap easy option for an fx pedal with good enough amps an cab sims. Looper is a bonus. More fun than Bias/DAW as there's actual knobs!
Great video! So far, imo, this is the best review of the pod express. Thanks.
Wow, thanks!
It’s a perfect beginners pedal, and also great for home/travel use. A one stop shop for lots of great sounds, plus a looper! I have a hx stomp, a full pedal board, boss waza air, spark mini…and I’m still tempted by one of these. I mean, i clearly have a problem, but still…
Niceeee lion & the lamb 👏🏻
Nice video man! This thing looks amazing! I have the Helix and HX Stomp so I'm already a big fan.
Thanks man! I have the Stomp as well and this is like a Toy version of it.
@@averagejerYeah it looks awesome!
This sounds way better than the first version of the video you posted. You could hear the pick attack through your vocal mic before and it wasn’t stereo. 👍
Thanks for the feedback on the first one! It was a late night when I uploaded and I wouldn’t have noticed it until much later.
Nice thorough review. thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome demo man🔥🔥
Just bought one,how do you use bass,treble,mid buttons,thanks
Sounds great!
You should come play for these demos. It would make everything sound better.
That's a beautiful guitar
Thanks! It’s the empire ‘67 fender custom shop
My use case:
Spend a week refining tones for just atleast 4 presets. Use it primarily for open mics or small performances with 50 or less audience at a pub or cafe.
Take it with a portable amp like the mini katana, a PA like Bose S1 pro or ..... Bluetooth speakers as makeshift amps (think Marshall bluetooth speaker)
@averagejer Will this pedal allow me to connect it to a set of studio monitors? Will I be able to practice guitar with this pedal, and a set of monitors? If I don't have a guitar amp nearby? I'd like to know if this pedal has RCA jacks in the back that can allow me to connect to studio monitors? So glad this pedal can allow me to practice guitar in stereo!
It does not have RCA jacks. It has qty:2 1/4” output jacks for stereo. This could be plugged directly into most studio monitors. I run it into an interface and then into monitors.
Great review. Do you think it could be used with analog pedals like compressor and equalizer?
Thanks! Yeah, it could definitely be used in a setup like that.
Great demonstration and playing! Are you using the compressor in your volt? Seeing yours reminded me I could use my volt for compression on my POD express since it’s lacking an onboard one.
Thanks! I’m not using the compressor, but that’s a great thought! I’ll have to give it a shot.
can it reamp the clean signal?
If you record a di from your guitar, it should be able to reamp it just fine.
Good review, thanks!
good video dude! 🎉
I have a question, do I have to connect a DI to play it live? ( To get a better sound) Or can I just connect directly to the mixer and it will sound good?
You can connect straight to the mixer
What's it sound like straight into a desk
This entire demo is plugged straight into the interface.
strat model please ?
It’s a fender custom shop empire ‘67
How about an experiment? Run the guitar version into the bass version. You get a compressor, octaver, who knows what you could come up with?
Would you say this device is good for recording? In terms of the quality of the sound
This was all recorded direct into the interface so if you liked how it sounded then yeah!
@@averagejer Btw, so you connected the pod into the interface which is connected to the computer, or can you connect it directly to the computer via a usb cable?
decisions decisions.. - debating on this or the Boss Katana Go , they are and aren't the same..which means ..yeah i'll likely end up buying both 😊
I mean, if you get both then you’re for sure getting the best of the two.
i have the mustangmicro and hate the form factor on my tele, so i got the line6 pod for that reason.
I could use this as a pro with ease. No problem at all. I don't know what would make this a beginner exclusive alone. 🤷
Definitely! I may have done a poor job explaining my point. The plastic build quality doesn't lend itself to heavy abuse and the adjustments are not super precise.
A pro can get by with gear much worse than this. John Mayer could gig a $100 Strat and sound better than I ever could. With "professional" gear, you tend to pay for an extra level of ruggedness and repeatability and that was mainly what I was trying to get at.
U still need to put your own distortion pedals
There is a distortion setting on the express and you can also use the amp gain as a “distortion”.
I got one of these on line. Didn't take me long to realize the huge limitations of this thing. I found it to be far too over priced for what it is. Tremolo and delay were unusable without being able to adjust the parameters. I suppose a total beginner might be happy with it, but there far better options available for a lot less money. I sent it back.
thought of this too but now that they have the editor out I think I'd still be getting it now
Great concept but the sounds - so far - do not really convince me. I remember the Helix being far superior soundwise.
U can buy multy effect boards for $90 that sound better
What would you recommend?
Good child toy
A liitle late to the guitar channel reviews biz Jeremy? Advice, don't beg for subs and likes at the very start, it makes you look too needy. Flashing across the screen twice through out the vid is much more enticing. I think I will stick with my Moore RADAR for IR's etc. The Pod Express seems to being trying to be an 'every man' which for most players who already have a million pedals pointless?
I mean… I am pretty needy.
I haven’t tried the Moore. Glad it works for you.
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Ok dumb question, can this be used with headphones and no amp? im looking for a tiny travel package
Yes! On the side of it is a 3.5mm headphone jack and a little scroll wheel for the volume. Super handy for a travel/practice rig.
all i need thanks man gonna buy it heh@@averagejer