yeah they are definitely in different segments. IR-2’s rivals are amp sims like Iridium, UA Dream, and many of pedal-sized preamps. On the other hand, POD is a compact multi effect pedal that’s competing with Zoom MS-50G+, Hotone Ampero mini, etc.
I have both units, and they each serve different purposes in my home studio set-up. The Boss IR-2's stereo effects loop makes it possible to integrate the pedals I already have into the signal chain, so I can have an elaborate pedal board running into it. The Pod Express looks complicated, but once you figure out the way the knobs work, it is great to just plug, play, and tweak to your heart's content for jamming and songwriting. It's super plasticky, and so better suited (for me) as a desktop, direct recording device, while the Boss IR-2 is well built and made for stomping on a pedal board. The Pod Express sounds awesome (to my ears), and I much prefer the user interface when it comes to changing tones on the fly. I'm having a blast with it, but I'll keep the IR-2 on my pedal board. I have tried putting various drives and fuzzes in front of the Pod Express, and it sounds great. In fact, I prefer using my own drives rather than the ones built in to the unit. But with without an effects loop, I can't integrate my ambient pedals into the signal chain in a way that sounds good to me. However, the built-in ambient effects are in stereo, and they sound great.
I have the IR-2 and it's meant to be an ampless rig and an interface. I like the fact I can replace the stock IRs with something better. I don't use the onboard reverb. I finally used the IR-2 in a band setting last night as part of my small pedalboard and ran it thru a Fender FR12. Nobody knew I was not using a real amp. You could not tell it was a IR sim and it takes pedals without issue. I am curious about the Line 6 primarily for a simple all in one practice unit. From what I had heard in demos, I wasn't wowed by some of the effects. That is something that needs to be heard in person to really sus it out.
Can't wait to hear you do a sound comparison. I think the lack of 3rd party IR loading would be a deal breaker for me on the Line 6, but if the preloaded amps/cabs sound great, that may not be such an issue. God bless and rock on 👍😎🎸
Liked before starting to view, for your opinions are always so deeply appreciated, and this comparison comes at the perfect time for me! :-) I just received - and returned - the IR2, and have the POD Express on pre-order. Curious to watch and see what you think. I really disliked what the IR2 did to my tone.
Have the pod express and for the simple music of the 60's such as CCR, Surf, and early Country it's great. I basically live on the clean channel with effects engaged. 👍🏻😀
Been using the Strymon Iridium (professionally) live for over 2 years now and with all the usual modulation pedals, some before and some after the Iridium. The sound is great and not once have I felt the desire for any effects loop.
One key evaluation criteria missing from the review: EQ (e.g., tone knob(s), adjust bass/treble, mid(s)), along with ease of adjustment (e.g., menu deep dive, push/hold/scroll). I have the pocket pod express (from way back when), and the lack of a tone adjuster makes some amps unusable, primarily when used as a headphone amp.
Leo….can you do an episode on stack up latency…. Like a hx stomp with a reverb delay pedal and an opus vs the hx stomp by itself. You have the best videos on these subjects and thanks for all you do.
Can't wait to see your Line 6 review. One thing to note is the construction of the Line 6 is plastic I think? Which could be a deal killer for someone wanting a real road warrior.😊
In the end the consumer wins. The Boss is really nice for adding amp sounds in an existing pedal board. The Line6 is really nice as a first multi FX - great sounds, easy to use, comes with tuner and looper.
They look like two different approaches, and fill different needs. In a recent video by Line 6, they specifically said there's no MIDI over USB. Both units are nicely designed for different purposes and users. Thanks.
Hi Leo. Going over this video again. Looking really hard at the IR2 for an amp less pedal board solution. I love that it's converters are 32/96 and that it has such a nice effects loop that I can add in a couple delays or an Eventide micro pitch to get that Steve Vai at the crossroads movie tone for fun and for playing out during a solo. Maybe someday I will be as good as a guitarist as you are kind sir. ❤. You're guitar playing is outstanding and your music writing is even better. That's a combination that is rare today with most artists. You have a gift from God with melody and writing I believe. You would have been right at home with Beethoven I think 😂❤. I really do enjoy your music and need to buy the digital version of your latest work. Maybe you can tell me where I can buy and download sir using my android phone ??? Great video Leo. As always. If I want to really study these things as us guitar nerds do , your channel has the best comparisons and reviews bar none on RUclips. Your hard work brings value to my life and thank you so much for that. Most appreciated and I know it's a lot of work. I used to work in the IT field, but alas I am retired now and just work for fun at my friend's diner. Have a great weekend and better next week my friend and best regards from the USA. Tim ❤🤟
...Yes, the IR2 is a really nice unit....I enjoy it a lot...also for the fx loop, as you mentioned it! Thank you also for your feedback and appreciation of my music...it means a lot to me!!!! You can check out: >> The full video of my last EP here: ruclips.net/video/rORYU3-v4t4/видео.html >> My Bandcamp link if you want to purchase it: leogibson.bandcamp.com/album/artlovefreedom
Thank you for the detailed comparison Leo. I'll be buying the Pod Express for both Guitar and Bass as I'm already a heavy user of the HX Stomp XL and Pod Go, and it will be convenient for me to have the same sounds in a small unit for portability. I have mimicked the amp and cab settings that will be on the Pod Express by building presets in my HX Stomp that match the same amps and cabinet selection. The Pod Express amps and cabs should match HX 3.7 and Pod GO 2.0. I find these sounds to be pleasant and acceptable to me. But for buyers who are new to Line 6, I might recommend perhaps waiting for a bit or trying one to see if you like the sounds. I can foresee Line 6 adding a software editor with IR-loading functionality eventually, but I think this might take at least one year or more than that. Can't wait for you to get your hands on the Pod Express, I think you will make great music with it!
Thank you for the comparison Leo! For me, the Line 6 will live or die by the quality of the included IRs and fx where as the IR2 can slot in where I need it. Im very interested to see your review when it comes but dare I say... these pedals are priced right where it is possible to try both of them out and decide which suits us! Thanks again!
Great comparison Leo! I think those units are very different. The POD express is more in the vein of a multi effects pedal. Would love to see the comparison between the Express and the Hotone Ampero Mini.
Line6 officials have stated that the actual consumated current of the POD Express is about 150mA which gives you 6 hours of battery life. The figure in the manual is for legal compliance.
Yeah, I said this too in the comparison between the zoom G2four vs Nux MG400. Zoom, the same as Line6, states a current draw in the manual which is only related to the official power supply that each brand sells. That's not the same as the real consumption of the units, which usually is way inferior than the value stated in the manual.
Let me add the in the user manual it is stated "500mA minimum current, and 4.5W minimum power".... I mean...they wrote MINIMUM current...at least they could have written "MAXIMUM"....very misleading...
@@LeoGibsonGtr più che altro rispetto anche solo a 15 anni fa il divario tra prodotto economico e prodotto professionale in termini di suoni c'è ancora ma sempre più sottile e molto spesso solo i veri professionisti si accorgono delle differenze
Great video kind sir. I like the IR2 better because the effects loop inclusion.. I will have to have an Eventide Micropitch pedal in the effects loop or a TC electronics delay with the 2290 feature with ducking delay. ❤.. Also, an SD1 as a boost and any other pedals I want would go great as a small travel and recording pedal. board with the IR2.. Plus, and I think this really matters is that the Boss Aird technology feels more like a real amp when using just breaking up Plexi tones. I still feel like for home practice Boss Katana Amps are better because of less expense and you get a real guitar speaker in the room even if at low volume and they have great tone. Maybe not as good as a high end tube amp, but great no matter. With a modeler you must also use a computer interface and studio monitors or a FRFR speaker if not headphones to hear yourself. I still like both though. ❤ Great stuff. Thanks Leo. You always have great videos sir . ❤ Regards from South Central Indiana. USA.. Tim .
Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you like the video!! Yes, I also like the effect loop of the IR2...I found it pretty useful! Actually, I have never tried the Katana....sooner or later I will try them out... Thank you!!!
@@LeoGibsonGtr You are welcome kind sir. The katana is really very good. Very good, but the Roland blues cube hot is outstanding. It feels and sounds like a tube amp. I'm 62 and grew up playing tube amps, mostly combos from Fender, Peavey, Marshall, and more, and the blues cube hot would be my choice for a recommendation of an amp to gig with. I would probably not recommend it for Marshall only sounding amp, because it's a Fender tone amp by design.. I think Roland / Boss does make Marshall and Vox cube amps as well though. Regards my friend and I hope all is well for you and yours sir.. ♥️👍🤘
Thanks for another great video, Leo. Could you please elaborate on the IR-2 FX loop "mono send" and "stereo return"? What will happen if you connect HX one in 4CM and use a stereo effect? How would that translate in the output of the IR-2?
Hi Leo, thank you for putting the time to do the comparison. I'm curious to know how the compare sound wise. Is there much difference in the sound quality from one to the other? If only talking about the sound, which one would you prefer to record with?
Hi, thank you, I'm really happy that you appreciate the video! I think that the IR2 sounds very similar to the GX 100 and the POD express should sound very similar to the POD GO, therefore this video should provide you with a pretty precise idea of the tonal differences: ruclips.net/video/UV0NkUJ-R8w/видео.html
Hey Leo! Great video as always! I noticed in the Amp information sheet for the Express there is an "off" mode, does this mean you can turn off the AMP emulation on it? If that is the case then technically you could put the express in the effects loop of another device and use it after the amp emulation you use there, no? Thanks!
I see the Pod express as either a practise rig OR as an FU rig. Don't want to pay me a decent amount to play the gig? Fine! you're getting the cheapest guitar I own, thru the Express directly into the PA system. I call it the 10x protocol, I multiply whatever you're paying me for the gig by 10 and that's how much gear I bring. Guitar rig, mic, stand/cable: the lot. I give it everything performance wise and make no compromises there because that's what the audience deserves but you're not getting me to bring 5k worth of gear to your establishment to make 50 bucks. Also, wouldn't a Valeton GP100 be a better choice and considerably cheaper than either of these two?
Thanks Leo. The IR2 is a great little unit. Does adding third party IRs to all different modeling units, increase their overall latency? And would the latency change from one third party to the next(say Celestion vs own hammer)?
Hi, you are welcome! Yes, there could be a difference in latency when using different IRs....but I haven't tried. But I have noticed it for instance measuring the latency of the Strymon Iridium, where some IR had more latency than other. The difference should nonetheless be minimal Thank you!
I prefer Express. Although it has been stripped down to a minimum of functionality. The minimum necessary LINE6 quality is guaranteed. It's smaller than my HX Stomp！
Yes, I wanted to do it....but basically there are no amps in common and that I own....so comparing tones would be pretty difficult...if not impossible... Thank you!
yeah I think the two unit are not exactly in the same category. the line6 is a complete yet simplified solution while the boss it's essentially just an amp simulator. the similar size and price is misleading.
Hi Leo, how are you? I’m considering to buy the gx 100 and hotone stage 2 but I don’t know which one to buy can you compare it and help me decide please. Thanks 😊
No Line in is a deal breaker esp for the Line6 as you can't use it to learn songs or practice with a backing track. Maybe you can use the FX return on the boss? But the Line6 no.
Hi, well...we need to make the comparison before answering....but I think that ...yes, they are comparable and it is interesting (in my opinion) to verify the different choices done by Line 6 and BOSS for such a similar unit in terms of price and form factor.
Hi, you can check out the latency of the IR2 here: ruclips.net/video/LkIDHW99MJ8/видео.html I still dont't have the Express, therefore I can't check out the latency....byt I guess it is in line with the latency of the HX which is around 2 ms, Thank you!
Hey man....as I said in the video I don't have the Express yet (it is sold out). In the meantime, if you want an idea of the tonal differences, you can check out this video, where I compared the Boss GX 100 vs the Pod GO: ruclips.net/video/UV0NkUJ-R8w/видео.html Thanks
In the theory Amp Academy is much better but in real life is not (what makes me sad because I would like to buy the Amp Academy). There is no video or forum about that without complains against the bad/bugged software or updates, some functions not working anymore and so on.
Many cons of Pod you mentioned are the result of you NOT being the target audience of the unit - even Line6 in their FAQ quite clearly says why it exists - it is not for you ;)
Thank you for sharing! I don't think I have highlighted many cons...I have just pointed out differences with the IR2. The real cons (in my opinion) is the missing possibility to load IRs...the rest is the fruit of Line 6 choices, and maybe also their "desire" to create something very different from the IR2 even if with almost the same form factor and similar price. Thank you!
I would mention the 500mA. They're definitely a con to consider. Not all power supplies have that output option. I'm sure it comes with its own supply, but in a setup with your own dirtpedals in front you might need two sockets instead of one. That is a mostly a con. Greetings Leo. As always, good work.
@@Searchio Line6 officials have stated that the actual current consumption of the POD Express is about 150mA which gives you 6 hours of battery life. The figure in the manual is for legal compliance.
Let me add the in the user manual it is stated "500mA minimum current, and 4.5W minimum power".... I mean...they wrote MINIMUM current...at least they could have written "maximum"....very misleading...
@@LeoGibsonGtr I fully understand however IRs can be like a rabbit hole. If this thing sounds good out of the box the simplicity and immediate gratification are its main selling factor. Not tweakability and tons of features. This is why I understand their approach and I'm sure they'll find many who will appreciate the philosophy, too 😉
Leo! You didn’t mention the latency test The specs we could look up in the internet but nobody on this planet doing the latency test ? Which is absolutely important?
Hi, you can check out the latency of the IR2 here: ruclips.net/video/LkIDHW99MJ8/видео.html I still dont't have the Express, therefore I can't check out the latency....byt I guess it is in line with the latency of the HX which is around 2 ms, Thank you!
POD Express Review: ruclips.net/video/Nrm6-ApXtqY/видео.htmlsi=WpXH5aSTxowpKrju
IR 2 Review: ruclips.net/video/7yKrTBPJe9o/видео.html
I think the IR2 is meant to be used with other pedals, whereas the pod express is more an all-in-one solution. Both great pedals
Yes, this is similar to my conclusions.
Thank you!
If you could add your own irs to the line6 it would be a no brainer
yeah they are definitely in different segments. IR-2’s rivals are amp sims like Iridium, UA Dream, and many of pedal-sized preamps. On the other hand, POD is a compact multi effect pedal that’s competing with Zoom MS-50G+, Hotone Ampero mini, etc.
yes
@@ichibandude that's the best sunmary of both units.
I have both units, and they each serve different purposes in my home studio set-up. The Boss IR-2's stereo effects loop makes it possible to integrate the pedals I already have into the signal chain, so I can have an elaborate pedal board running into it. The Pod Express looks complicated, but once you figure out the way the knobs work, it is great to just plug, play, and tweak to your heart's content for jamming and songwriting. It's super plasticky, and so better suited (for me) as a desktop, direct recording device, while the Boss IR-2 is well built and made for stomping on a pedal board. The Pod Express sounds awesome (to my ears), and I much prefer the user interface when it comes to changing tones on the fly. I'm having a blast with it, but I'll keep the IR-2 on my pedal board. I have tried putting various drives and fuzzes in front of the Pod Express, and it sounds great. In fact, I prefer using my own drives rather than the ones built in to the unit. But with without an effects loop, I can't integrate my ambient pedals into the signal chain in a way that sounds good to me. However, the built-in ambient effects are in stereo, and they sound great.
Hi, thank you for sharing your experience and your findings!!!
huhhh , but what is sound better ?
I have to say your comparisons are by far the most well thought and best presented on RUclips. Bravo.
Thank you so much for such an amazing feedback. I'm really happy that you appreciate the videos!!
I have the IR-2 and it's meant to be an ampless rig and an interface. I like the fact I can replace the stock IRs with something better. I don't use the onboard reverb.
I finally used the IR-2 in a band setting last night as part of my small pedalboard and ran it thru a Fender FR12. Nobody knew I was not using a real amp. You could not tell it was a IR sim and it takes pedals without issue.
I am curious about the Line 6 primarily for a simple all in one practice unit. From what I had heard in demos, I wasn't wowed by some of the effects. That is something that needs to be heard in person to really sus it out.
Thank you so much for sharing your findings and your experience!
Can't wait to hear you do a sound comparison. I think the lack of 3rd party IR loading would be a deal breaker for me on the Line 6, but if the preloaded amps/cabs sound great, that may not be such an issue. God bless and rock on 👍😎🎸
Thank you! Yes...the possibility to load IRs is pretty important also for me!
Liked before starting to view, for your opinions are always so deeply appreciated, and this comparison comes at the perfect time for me! :-) I just received - and returned - the IR2, and have the POD Express on pre-order. Curious to watch and see what you think. I really disliked what the IR2 did to my tone.
Thank you so much for the like!!! Thank you also for sharing your opinion and your findings!!!
@@LeoGibsonGtr I’ll definitely return hear around the end of April, when the Line6 arrives, and add my modest 2 cents to the discussion.
Thank you so much!!! I'm very interested in your opinion!
Have the pod express and for the simple music of the 60's such as CCR, Surf, and early Country it's great. I basically live on the clean channel with effects engaged. 👍🏻😀
Thank you for sharing your experience!
21 presets.. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you for sharing!
Been using the Strymon Iridium (professionally) live for over 2 years now and with all the usual modulation pedals, some before and some after the Iridium. The sound is great and not once have I felt the desire for any effects loop.
Hi, thank you for sharing.
Iridium sucks
@@gffg387 I think it’s probably you that suck, not the Strymon.
@@gffg387 I think it sounds great and I haven't had a single complaint. Hey maybe you just can't play that well?
@@1970smanyou're right, Jimi. Big fan of your music btw.
One key evaluation criteria missing from the review: EQ (e.g., tone knob(s), adjust bass/treble, mid(s)), along with ease of adjustment (e.g., menu deep dive, push/hold/scroll).
I have the pocket pod express (from way back when), and the lack of a tone adjuster makes some amps unusable, primarily when used as a headphone amp.
Thank you for sharing! Yes, good point...
My pocket pod has bass/mid/treble adjustments
Leo….can you do an episode on stack up latency…. Like a hx stomp with a reverb delay pedal and an opus vs the hx stomp by itself. You have the best videos on these subjects and thanks for all you do.
Hi, thank you for your suggestion! I will think about it!
Leo, let me say you are doing a great professional job !
Thumb up for your explanation and the way you do it.
Thank you soooo much, I'm really happy that you appreciate the videos!!!
Can't wait to see your Line 6 review. One thing to note is the construction of the Line 6 is plastic I think? Which could be a deal killer for someone wanting a real road warrior.😊
Thank you!
In the end the consumer wins. The Boss is really nice for adding amp sounds in an existing pedal board. The Line6 is really nice as a first multi FX - great sounds, easy to use, comes with tuner and looper.
Hi, thank you for sharing!!! Yes...we have more choice at our disposal!
They look like two different approaches, and fill different needs. In a recent video by Line 6, they specifically said there's no MIDI over USB. Both units are nicely designed for different purposes and users. Thanks.
Thank you so much for sharing!
Hi Leo. Going over this video again. Looking really hard at the IR2 for an amp less pedal board solution. I love that it's converters are 32/96 and that it has such a nice effects loop that I can add in a couple delays or an Eventide micro pitch to get that Steve Vai at the crossroads movie tone for fun and for playing out during a solo. Maybe someday I will be as good as a guitarist as you are kind sir. ❤. You're guitar playing is outstanding and your music writing is even better. That's a combination that is rare today with most artists. You have a gift from God with melody and writing I believe. You would have been right at home with Beethoven I think 😂❤. I really do enjoy your music and need to buy the digital version of your latest work. Maybe you can tell me where I can buy and download sir using my android phone ???
Great video Leo. As always. If I want to really study these things as us guitar nerds do , your channel has the best comparisons and reviews bar none on RUclips. Your hard work brings value to my life and thank you so much for that. Most appreciated and I know it's a lot of work. I used to work in the IT field, but alas I am retired now and just work for fun at my friend's diner.
Have a great weekend and better next week my friend and best regards from the USA.
Tim ❤🤟
...Yes, the IR2 is a really nice unit....I enjoy it a lot...also for the fx loop, as you mentioned it!
Thank you also for your feedback and appreciation of my music...it means a lot to me!!!!
You can check out:
>> The full video of my last EP here: ruclips.net/video/rORYU3-v4t4/видео.html
>> My Bandcamp link if you want to purchase it: leogibson.bandcamp.com/album/artlovefreedom
Thank you for the detailed comparison Leo. I'll be buying the Pod Express for both Guitar and Bass as I'm already a heavy user of the HX Stomp XL and Pod Go, and it will be convenient for me to have the same sounds in a small unit for portability. I have mimicked the amp and cab settings that will be on the Pod Express by building presets in my HX Stomp that match the same amps and cabinet selection. The Pod Express amps and cabs should match HX 3.7 and Pod GO 2.0. I find these sounds to be pleasant and acceptable to me. But for buyers who are new to Line 6, I might recommend perhaps waiting for a bit or trying one to see if you like the sounds. I can foresee Line 6 adding a software editor with IR-loading functionality eventually, but I think this might take at least one year or more than that. Can't wait for you to get your hands on the Pod Express, I think you will make great music with it!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and your findings!
Interesting points
Thank you for the comparison Leo! For me, the Line 6 will live or die by the quality of the included IRs and fx where as the IR2 can slot in where I need it. Im very interested to see your review when it comes but dare I say... these pedals are priced right where it is possible to try both of them out and decide which suits us! Thanks again!
Thank you so much for sharing!
Great comparison Leo! I think those units are very different. The POD express is more in the vein of a multi effects pedal. Would love to see the comparison between the Express and the Hotone Ampero Mini.
Hi, thank you so much for sharing!
Yes, it would be another interesting video....
I received the bass version of pod express today. USB recording to processed (stereo) and dry signals to separate channels is pretty cool.
Thank you for sharing! Yes, it's pretty useful!
Line6 officials have stated that the actual consumated current of the POD Express is about 150mA which gives you 6 hours of battery life. The figure in the manual is for legal compliance.
Yeah, I said this too in the comparison between the zoom G2four vs Nux MG400. Zoom, the same as Line6, states a current draw in the manual which is only related to the official power supply that each brand sells. That's not the same as the real consumption of the units, which usually is way inferior than the value stated in the manual.
Let me add the in the user manual it is stated "500mA minimum current, and 4.5W minimum power".... I mean...they wrote MINIMUM current...at least they could have written "MAXIMUM"....very misleading...
Yeah, but one of the L6 guys said in a forum that it's max 150 mA.
You always do a great job with these reviews and comparisons. Thanks !
Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you like the video!!!
Ciao Leo! Grandissimo lavoro come sempre .. devo dire che ultimamente stanno uscendo tante di quelle macchine che c'è da perderci la testa oramai
Grazie mille!!!
Si concordo...c'è veramente un'ampissima offerta....
@@LeoGibsonGtr più che altro rispetto anche solo a 15 anni fa il divario tra prodotto economico e prodotto professionale in termini di suoni c'è ancora ma sempre più sottile e molto spesso solo i veri professionisti si accorgono delle differenze
Great video kind sir. I like the IR2 better because the effects loop inclusion.. I will have to have an Eventide Micropitch pedal in the effects loop or a TC electronics delay with the 2290 feature with ducking delay. ❤.. Also, an SD1 as a boost and any other pedals I want would go great as a small travel and recording pedal. board with the IR2.. Plus, and I think this really matters is that the Boss Aird technology feels more like a real amp when using just breaking up Plexi tones.
I still feel like for home practice Boss Katana Amps are better because of less expense and you get a real guitar speaker in the room even if at low volume and they have great tone. Maybe not as good as a high end tube amp, but great no matter. With a modeler you must also use a computer interface and studio monitors or a FRFR speaker if not headphones to hear yourself. I still like both though. ❤
Great stuff. Thanks Leo. You always have great videos sir . ❤
Regards from South Central Indiana. USA..
Tim .
Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you like the video!!
Yes, I also like the effect loop of the IR2...I found it pretty useful!
Actually, I have never tried the Katana....sooner or later I will try them out...
Thank you!!!
@@LeoGibsonGtr You are welcome kind sir. The katana is really very good. Very good, but the Roland blues cube hot is outstanding. It feels and sounds like a tube amp. I'm 62 and grew up playing tube amps, mostly combos from Fender, Peavey, Marshall, and more, and the blues cube hot would be my choice for a recommendation of an amp to gig with. I would probably not recommend it for Marshall only sounding amp, because it's a Fender tone amp by design.. I think Roland / Boss does make Marshall and Vox cube amps as well though.
Regards my friend and I hope all is well for you and yours sir.. ♥️👍🤘
Thanks for another great video, Leo.
Could you please elaborate on the IR-2 FX loop "mono send" and "stereo return"?
What will happen if you connect HX one in 4CM and use a stereo effect?
How would that translate in the output of the IR-2?
Thank you for your always relevant comparaison
You are welcome and I'm really happy that you like the video!
very informative and useful thank you
You are welcome and I'm happy that you find the video informative!
Excelente comparison
Thank you!!!
Hi Leo, thank you for putting the time to do the comparison. I'm curious to know how the compare sound wise. Is there much difference in the sound quality from one to the other? If only talking about the sound, which one would you prefer to record with?
Hi, thank you, I'm really happy that you appreciate the video!
I think that the IR2 sounds very similar to the GX 100 and the POD express should sound very similar to the POD GO, therefore this video should provide you with a pretty precise idea of the tonal differences: ruclips.net/video/UV0NkUJ-R8w/видео.html
Thank you Leo for the quick response. It's a shame they are not based on the superiors GT1000 and Helix
Cool, I knew you would present this 😊
Thank you!
Hey Leo! Great video as always! I noticed in the Amp information sheet for the Express there is an "off" mode, does this mean you can turn off the AMP emulation on it? If that is the case then technically you could put the express in the effects loop of another device and use it after the amp emulation you use there, no? Thanks!
Hi, yes, that's correct!
Thank you!
I see the Pod express as either a practise rig OR as an FU rig. Don't want to pay me a decent amount to play the gig? Fine! you're getting the cheapest guitar I own, thru the Express directly into the PA system. I call it the 10x protocol, I multiply whatever you're paying me for the gig by 10 and that's how much gear I bring. Guitar rig, mic, stand/cable: the lot. I give it everything performance wise and make no compromises there because that's what the audience deserves but you're not getting me to bring 5k worth of gear to your establishment to make 50 bucks. Also, wouldn't a Valeton GP100 be a better choice and considerably cheaper than either of these two?
Thank you for sharing....interesting point of view!!!
Yes, the GP 100 is a pretty valuable alternative!
Thanks Leo. The IR2 is a great little unit. Does adding third party IRs to all different modeling units, increase their overall latency? And would the latency change from one third party to the next(say Celestion vs own hammer)?
Hi, you are welcome!
Yes, there could be a difference in latency when using different IRs....but I haven't tried.
But I have noticed it for instance measuring the latency of the Strymon Iridium, where some IR had more latency than other.
The difference should nonetheless be minimal
Thank you!
Thanks Leo. It could be a fun and interesting video/series of videos, for you to play around with.
You are welcome!
I prefer Express. Although it has been stripped down to a minimum of functionality. The minimum necessary LINE6 quality is guaranteed. It's smaller than my HX Stomp！
Hi, thank you so much for sharing!
Leo, I'd love to see Amp Academy vs both Boss and Line6 haha ❤
Yes, I wanted to do it....but basically there are no amps in common and that I own....so comparing tones would be pretty difficult...if not impossible...
Thank you!
@@LeoGibsonGtr so a quick question - which of this 3 you personally prefered tonewise?
Excellent informative video, this helped me make my decision for the Boss IR2
Thank you, I'm really happy to have been of some help!
what about a comparison with the new Zoom MS50+?
Thank you for your suggestion! I will check it out
I think a fairer comparison would be the boss gt-1 vs the line 6 express
Hi, thank you for sharing!!
Yes....it would be interesting...I need a second life...😀
Is it possible in PID Express turn off amp and use just speaker emulation?
Yes, you can switch off the amp, or the cab, or both.
Thanks!
Thank you!
Yes you can 😊
@@wanmorgan Thank you!
Line6 should have gone retro and released a modern POD Express Bean!! I still love my original POD. 🤷♂️
Hi, thank you for sharing
Dear Leo! Please make a video comparing the pod express VS Ampero mini.
Hi, thank you for your suggestion!
POD express is perfect for new guitarist
Yes, thanks!
Adding looper (+longer) and tuner, perhaps some effects: would make Boss a killer!
...I would also add a midi in, via mini jack....
Thank you for sharing!
I heard that the software editor will be available for the pod express.
Thank you for sharing! That would be for sure nice and useful!
Please for future videos list IS THE USB INTERFACE CLASS COMPLIANT? IPad requires class compliant usb interfaces! 😊
Hi, thank you for your suggestion.
Yes, I'm not always able to find that info easily...but I will try.
Thanks, Leo! That would make a great channel even better!
yeah I think the two unit are not exactly in the same category. the line6 is a complete yet simplified solution while the boss it's essentially just an amp simulator. the similar size and price is misleading.
Thank you for sharing your findings!
I still think line6 might bring out an amp/cab version of the hx one, that will be more comparable to the ir-2
Thank you for sharing!
Hi Leo, how are you? I’m considering to buy the gx 100 and hotone stage 2 but I don’t know which one to buy can you compare it and help me decide please. Thanks 😊
You are welcome and thank you for your suggestion!
How about using the effects on the POD thru the Amps/cabs on the IR2?
Yes, it is possible, but I think in this way you cannot use the distortions of the POD as they would be after the amp sim of the IR2.
So maybe an overdrive/distortion pedal into the main input on the IR2 and the POD Express in the IR2 loop for Mod/Delay/Reverb effects?
Hello Leo... When you move through the amplifiers and come back, the settings have changed... I wonder why?
I'm sorry, but I don't understand what you mean...
No Line in is a deal breaker esp for the Line6 as you can't use it to learn songs or practice with a backing track. Maybe you can use the FX return on the boss? But the Line6 no.
Ciao Leo, secondo te è usabile dal vivo nell'impianto P.A. considerando che di solito uso solo 3/4 suoni diversi al massimo?
Ciao, intendi l'IR2 o l'express? Con l'IR2 credo avresti bisogno almeno di un delay, con l'express non credo ti serva altro.
Grazie!
@@LeoGibsonGtr grazie mille si intendevo il pod express
can POD Express reamp the clean signal (4x4 usb channel)?
Hi, yes I'm pretty sure it can.
Thanks!
nux amp academy/nux mg400 vs mooer prime p2 vs line 6 pod express vs hotone ampero mini vs zoom ms-50g+ please.
😀... I need a second life!
Un confronto con Opus two notes?
Ciao, sarebbe interessante di sicuro...ho bisogno di tempo... 😀
They are chalk and cheese units... The IR two is an amp substitute. The Pod is an ultra compact multi-effects amp pedal . Oh no.. I want both.
😀...thank you for sharing!
"blast the noise gate" he said at the 1minute 56second mark.
Do these products actually compete with each other?
Hi, well...we need to make the comparison before answering....but I think that ...yes, they are comparable and it is interesting (in my opinion) to verify the different choices done by Line 6 and BOSS for such a similar unit in terms of price and form factor.
really you are comparing an apple with an orange. The IR2 is basically meant to be an amp in a pedal where as the Pod is a multi effects unit
Thank you for sharing your opinion.
To me, this is an apples to oranges comparison.
Thank you for sharing your opinion.
latency?
Hi, you can check out the latency of the IR2 here: ruclips.net/video/LkIDHW99MJ8/видео.html
I still dont't have the Express, therefore I can't check out the latency....byt I guess it is in line with the latency of the HX which is around 2 ms,
Thank you!
In term of sound quality, I guess Pod sounds better than Boss.
Thank you for sharing
Dear Leo! Check pls KATANA GO
Hi, thank you for your suggestion.
I have the Boss. i dont like the sound. i ordered the line 6.
Hi, thank you for sharing!
Very much apple/orange to compare these.
Thank you for sharing!
Both distortion are not good. U better to use your own distortion pedal
Hi, than you for sharing your findings
What about sound man..eeeggghh
Hey man....as I said in the video I don't have the Express yet (it is sold out). In the meantime, if you want an idea of the tonal differences, you can check out this video, where I compared the Boss GX 100 vs the Pod GO: ruclips.net/video/UV0NkUJ-R8w/видео.html
Thanks
I see no reason why anyone would prefer the IR 2 to the Amp Academy. Let me tell you that pedal is a life changer.
Thank you for sharing!
In the theory Amp Academy is much better but in real life is not (what makes me sad because I would like to buy the Amp Academy). There is no video or forum about that without complains against the bad/bugged software or updates, some functions not working anymore and so on.
one looks like a toy from kindergarden
Thank you for sharing.
Line6 is a company that I never bother with, very hyped up and mediocre
No MIDI, No DID I.
Thank you for sharing!
Many cons of Pod you mentioned are the result of you NOT being the target audience of the unit - even Line6 in their FAQ quite clearly says why it exists - it is not for you ;)
Thank you for sharing! I don't think I have highlighted many cons...I have just pointed out differences with the IR2. The real cons (in my opinion) is the missing possibility to load IRs...the rest is the fruit of Line 6 choices, and maybe also their "desire" to create something very different from the IR2 even if with almost the same form factor and similar price.
Thank you!
I would mention the 500mA. They're definitely a con to consider. Not all power supplies have that output option. I'm sure it comes with its own supply, but in a setup with your own dirtpedals in front you might need two sockets instead of one. That is a mostly a con.
Greetings Leo.
As always, good work.
@@Searchio Line6 officials have stated that the actual current consumption of the POD Express is about 150mA which gives you 6 hours of battery life. The figure in the manual is for legal compliance.
Let me add the in the user manual it is stated "500mA minimum current, and 4.5W minimum power".... I mean...they wrote MINIMUM current...at least they could have written "maximum"....very misleading...
@@LeoGibsonGtr I fully understand however IRs can be like a rabbit hole. If this thing sounds good out of the box the simplicity and immediate gratification are its main selling factor. Not tweakability and tons of features. This is why I understand their approach and I'm sure they'll find many who will appreciate the philosophy, too 😉
Leo!
You didn’t mention the latency test
The specs we could look up in the internet but nobody on this planet doing the latency test ?
Which is absolutely important?
Hi, you can check out the latency of the IR2 here: ruclips.net/video/LkIDHW99MJ8/видео.html
I still dont't have the Express, therefore I can't check out the latency....byt I guess it is in line with the latency of the HX which is around 2 ms,
Thank you!
Line6 is a company that I never bother with, very hyped up and mediocre
Line6 is a company that I never bother with, very hyped up and mediocre