What REALLY made this such a great set of demos was Ryan's obvious delight as he delved into the POD - and the wealth of riffs and snippets he ran through. A masterclass.
Further to my earlier comment about having pre-ordered this based on this fine video (and 2 others), and about intending to return the Boss IR2 due to arrive today and use the Pod Express instead, I wish to express my VERY SINCERE THANKS to the tremendous community of helpful individuals who apparently live on this channel, alongside Mr. Good Soul, himself, i.e. Ryan. You guys and/or gals gave me some very helpful input to inform my decisions. Ya have to love a channel where such people exist. And to make a long story shortish: I will probably keep both units, now, and play with which is best for what on my acoustic/electric pedalboard for solo gigs.
I love the UI on this thing. Seeing where you are set with the other effects lets you get a really good idea of what you are looking for. This peice of gear is so well thought out. All of what you mostly need and sounds great. But the control layout is what sells it for me. MIDI would have been a HUGE bonus to quick-access the presets but thats a minor gripe.
@@60CycleHumcast True but I'd get this thing as like "extra dsp" or with an external midi to better access the presets rather than bank up/down. My HX Stomp XL is going nowhere and I'm still planning on the HX One to accompany it but this lil thing would make a fine addition as like a 3rd channel
I just ordered mine from Amazon since I had a gift card. Sounds amazing for the price and I like Line 6 gear in general. Nice video. I will post some comments once it arrives on Friday.
I actually screwed up and ordered the wrong pedal lol. It arrived today and it’s the bass guitar version. I can’t believe I missed that when I ordered it. So I went back to Amazon and there’s not a single one to be found. I am waiting on Sweetwater now to notify me when they are in stock.
I have a Line6 Catalyst 60 as well as a POD GO, both rule. Gonna need to grab one of these as well, it's basically a Catalyst in the form of a pedal and the portability is a game changer. I used to play through a 5150 head with a Marshall cab... a real pain in the ass to haul. That "LEAD" setting is remarkably close to the sound of my 5150.
I really love your demos man. you do it right. flip through the things, let it inspire you, and mostly focus on playing so we can really hear it. That's it! such a simple formula, but yet... nobody does it as well. Thanks for this!!!
Pod Express has so much going for it. Thanks for running through all the fx options on the Princeton/Clean amp, gives an idea of the essential tones. You're the first one who showed off the looper of any demo I've watched, so simple. Great it has a noisegate too. Bass version sounds fun too. Think I'm getting one of these.
Great demo with both pedals ,I had seen a ljne 6 demo for bass who just denied the sy nth effects you went thru everything for bass and explained it very well ,this is the type of bass demo I like to hear .
The major compromise for me might be the preset nature of the signal chain. I like to put my modulation effects after my reverbs sometimes. Maybe this can be altered by doing a deeper dive into the unit. Otherwise this unit seems to be a massive bang for the Buck. This and a computer and you could be getting started with some serious writing and recording. Having a headphone output makes this a perfect sofa noodling device.
I think the POD Express looks great. The red plastic makes it look like a beginner device. But I think experienced and more advanced players will buy them too. They can fill many needs.
Experienced players will develop a need for more individual controls for each of the effects, especially modulation. Plus the individual effects are not easily accessible, you cannot turn them on with one click. If you want that specific phaser setting you will have to scroll through the entire modulation menu, you cannot simply turn it off and keep it idle on your favorite settings waiting to be turned back on again like a regular pedal. That would annoy me within a few days. Though I must say it is a great pedal, but definitely for beginners
@@MrJaapjeAapje Professionals played for years with just guitars and amps. And many still do. If I was playing a cover gig, I might need more, but I can play my original band gigs and country band gigs with this and the optional two button footswitch. Easily.
I'm really impressed. The amp models and OD/Dist sounds are useable, and the effects all sound great, especially the delays and reverbs. Add the looper and USB recording capability, and it's a no-brainer at that price.
I just did today. I already have a POD Go, and other similar toys, so why did I by this? Mainly because it is a very easy-to-use desktop guitar processor - just plug in, get a tone, and record very quickly. No edit menus, intuitive layout, and so small it just fits on my desk.
Great pedal by the looks of it. I've had the stomp for 3 years and wouldn't trade it but this is a great srtripped down version. The inclusion of the litigator model is a winner. That amp is awesome on the helix. This looks perfect for a bedroom player
Appreciate the line6 pod xt shoutout! I used one of those for almost every guitar track for 15+ years. Finally the power switch failed on me last month.
I thought the same for few minutes but probably I’ll stick to my IR-2 as it has an effect loop and I’m already ampless with that one. I may buy one of this pod for my gf as she has a bass and I was waiting for a solution like this for bass
Hey Universal Audio - this thing is $179 and its USB-C port can be used as an audio interface AND a direct connection to computers and devices for modification without using flaky Bluetooth. Oh, and it has a headphone jack.
Seem to be what made line6 so successful with the OG pod, simple user interface, easy to navigate to get great tones without getting lost in upon lists in menu options, but if you are into deeper edits, you can easily do that on a phone or tablet. Great competitive product to boss and zoom, from a the ones who brought amp modeling to the masses. I want one for song writing ideas on my digital 4track. Simple and quick for getting ideas down and saved when inspiration hits…
@@ItsaCatsLife ah, well that price hike to get it over the pond does put a damper on things… unfortunately, such is the case with a lot of music gear that’s shipped there. I paid around $350 USD to have a $180 EQD pedal shipped back to the States a couple years ago… pretty wild that there’s that much of a hike!
sounds great! video and demo were very well done! these units have really come along way, I owned the original pod, and the pocket pod years ago. The quality of this version seems to be night and day compared to the old ones. Definitely an upgrade for the better.
VERY GOOD!!! NO FLAMBOYANT SHOWING OFF - JUST THE SOUNDS - WELL DONE - I'M GOING TO BUY ONE - HOW DO THE EFFECTS SOUND THROUGH A PA (DIRECTLY INTO A MIXER) THOUGH?
I can’t lie, I am impressed! My M5 might end up on Reverb sooner than anticipated’ Ryan, you are my favorite! Steve is alright. As well. But, Ryan, you give it to us straight, the way that we all need it! No grudges about the whole bogus christian church nonsense, I still will love you just the same!
This is pretty much a Catalyst in a pedal, and I absolutely love my Catalyst. I wish they had made this interface for the Catalyst amp. I'll probably buy this and I've no idea what I'll do with it.
I need it to be brain shaped as in Musk’s Nuralink so whatever I am thinking comes out of the amp! I wonder how much that is gonna cost though. Probably not budget friendly!
My best friend has been a big line 6 fan for decades. He uses the HX. The effects are good, I just cannot stand amplifier emulation. Individual effects are the way to go imo. but the compactness does make this a no brainer for travelling light.
This looks solid! I keep two old Zoom G1on units around just for quick headphone practice etc. It’s basically one of these but older and with drum beats that sync to the looper. As a zoom Multistomp user I’m totally comfortable with the sounds, I’ve hacked it to have exactly what I need, and for a headphone practice setup it checks all the boxes and I never go on tour without one.
Seems fun and at this price point it's like an onramp to Line 6 products. They can call them PODs but these are Helix technology and models downsized to run on the POD line. What's not to like about AA battery power and headphones?
They got a silverface bassman on that bass POD??? That's what I run for my actual bass rig and I never see it emulated much. It's got such a nice growly mid-focused sound that's killer for punk and even some kinds of metal, a killer bass amp for sure and doesn't get much love.
I was happy to see a midrange control , I was trying to find the catch , but it even has a noise gate , tuner, expression pedal input . And a somewhat gigable patch change format. The boss ir-2 is $199 with only 2 memory banks and no effects. All anyone really needs is a good clean, a good AC/DC dirt, and boosted Marshall tone for metal . With volume boost for solos. I think everyone should have one of these in their guitar case with some created tones ready to go.
This is great! A great sounding, intuitive to use product that also has a great price!! I didn't really hear a bad sound or effect. Very well though out product.
Sounds seem good and varied. A DI out is needed if you want to use them live without adding more to your setup. For home recording they cover a lot of bases! I don't know which I would get first but it seems the pair would give great flexibility. Have you tried running guitar through the bass pedal or bass through the guitar pedal? I didn't get a sense from your demo how responsive the amps are to your playing dynamics. Thanks for showing what these can do!
These are great compact practice pedals, or if you don't need to be changing effects in a performance, but if you need on-the-fly effect changes with the tap of the foot, go the Boss ME series.
A lot of bang for the buck. I wish I had it early in my electric guitar journey. I'm currently using an HX Stomp. Thanks for also showing the range of the Bass, Mid, and Treble controls. Loopers are awesome in helping guitarists turbocharge how fast they improve. They're also excellent composition tools.
and actually usable in conjunction with others if they would sync to midi time. but its meant for beginners. no midi. dumb. sad. wouldve been prolevel.
Hopefully they'll get an editor software update made soon, or the "POD Express Deluxe" with 10 band EQ/Compressor/Wah/Filter/Dynamic options, MIDI, effects send/return, and metal casing. I don't know why these companies don't do this in the first place!! Can't beat the price, though!! The POD Bass is my second purchase already!!
Great deno! I like the use of the LEDs around the central selector to reflect the value being chosen for the effects. I see there is a jack for an expression pedal or two additional footswitches, and that it can run from 3 AA batteries. I'll be watching for a deeper dive into all the options (you mentioned being able to select different cabinets), but it's impressive how much you can do directly with the controls.
I still have my father's Line 6 Spider amp and Multi Effedts pedal. Back in the nineties I tried the line 6 multi effedts and the best features were the noise gate, amp module and the good modulation patches. It made a eighties cardboard amp sound incredible with my Japanese Jaguar. Not a digital fan but I have 2 workstations. Anal-Log for all analogue pedals and amps. Digital - rape for the digital pedals and amps. Did you say menu-log
I hardly ever watch pedal reviews, and this one really sucked me in. intended to stay long enough to get an idea of the pedal and ended up watching the whole thing. You are awesome at what you do. Have a fun weekend!
I absolutely love your review videos. Honest, and very complete. Frankly, you do everything to what you review that I would do if I were evaluating something for my own use, so your reviews are golden for me. One suggestion, though (you had to know there would be something, right?). ENOUGH WITH THE VIBRATO TAILPIECE!!! It makes hearing the trailing end of the tone impossible. That's it. All-in-all, you do the best gear demos. But unlike the "cowbell" of Saturday Night Live fame, they need LESS vibrato. 👍👍👍
I know you’re not a bass player but I really appreciate you demoing the bass pedal. Really gave me a good idea of what it sounds like. Day 1 you have the most comprehensive bass pedal demo so far. I know you didn’t do a deep dive but it was good enough to know I may want this. Thank you and great videos as always. Also if possible, could you please play some more Aquabats style surf music?
Just a quick tip to help you in your bass playing journey: When playing with fingers, pull through the string that you want to play and land on the next string rather than pulling at an angle and away. It's easier to control your notes, mute properly, develop speed, etc... It'll change your life. Best of luck!
This is finally a step in the right direction.i wasnt a fan of the hx one.this is pretty neat.put a ir loader after and run it front of house.instant travel rig.might catch one these soon
Thanks for the video Ryan! I don't care about the enclosure being plastic either but I also feel like they could have made this $199-225 with a metal enclosure and it would still sell just as well if not better....take care!
"that's stupid" but thanks for going there Sir - a great demo. i'm a huge fan of the original POD which basically did what youtube peeps like yourself now do. the bass box excursion was tremendous too. POD's have always been a great place to start
I really like the interface and ease of use of the POD express, as well as the small form factor. However, it doesn’t appear to play well with others, because of the lack of an effect loop and midi. I can only see fairly limited usability, such as a (headphone) practice tool on the road, or a ‘special effect’ unit on a pedalboard. But the competition is pretty tough in both areas.
Great demo, man! I usually recommend just a guitar/amp for beginners - otherwise, they spend more time twisting knobs that learning guitar.... just my 2 cents that no-one asked for! LOL! Keep up the great work!!
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?
Excellent review. I feel I know a lot about a new device I would like to have, in place of the Matribox I recently bought, to replace the Behringer XVamp I've had for years. If only I had a dollar for every hour I watch videos about equipment, I'd buy one more device.
This looks like a great idea, but does anyone know if we'll be able to replace the amps in a future update or something? Amp wise, this is just a little too modern oriented for me....
The sounds are pretty great! I think I myself am still going to go with an HX Stomp...BUT, this would be KILLER for beginners! These might snag me "Coolest Heckin' Uncle" awards with my nephews... KIDS THESE DAYS! THEY'VE GOT IT SO GOOD WITH ALL THEIR NEW-FANGLED GEAR, BACK IN MY DAY, I'D HAVE TO WALK MY WASHBURN BASS GUITAR AND CRATE PRACTICE AMP TO SCHOOL EACH DAY AND TWICE ON SUNDAYS, UPHILL BOTH WAYS, 50 MILES IN THE SNOW AND HEAT AT THE SAME TIME and then I get shoved aside by someone who had to schlep a Peavey T-40 bass, an Ampeg SVT and Ampeg 8x10 cabinet...
Definately one of the better deals out there for all it can do. I would have loved having one of those when I began my guitar playing journey. I have a small studio set-up running a stereo rig and more pedals than I will ever need already though, but if wanted to simplify this would be a no-brainer for sure.
I use pedals with my bass, so I am not one of those that claim clean bass is the only way to go. That said, this doesn't seem like the solution for me. What if I wanted to use the flanger and the delay at the same time? Also, most of the settings on the bass POD Express are ones that I would never use. I will say that the compression options are very nice.
Wow. It's such an obvious and simple design that mimics multi-FX amps from manufactures, it was bound to happen and I am happy for it. I can see Blaskstar doing this as well (who knows, maybe they already have!, I am behind, a bit this year)... but I really like these.
What REALLY made this such a great set of demos was Ryan's obvious delight as he delved into the POD - and the wealth of riffs and snippets he ran through.
A masterclass.
It's not every day you get to hear Echo & the Bunnymen in a pedal review. Well, it's never actually. Thanks Ryan!
I thought the same exact thing!
Thanks for doing the bass one even though you’re not a bassist. You’re the first person I’ve seen do a review I was very curious to hear it.
Get offset has a dedicated bass video too
@@60CycleHumcast If you still have the Bass version of this, could you do a demo/review using your Bass 6? Pretty please with sugar on top!
Further to my earlier comment about having pre-ordered this based on this fine video (and 2 others), and about intending to return the Boss IR2 due to arrive today and use the Pod Express instead, I wish to express my VERY SINCERE THANKS to the tremendous community of helpful individuals who apparently live on this channel, alongside Mr. Good Soul, himself, i.e. Ryan. You guys and/or gals gave me some very helpful input to inform my decisions. Ya have to love a channel where such people exist. And to make a long story shortish: I will probably keep both units, now, and play with which is best for what on my acoustic/electric pedalboard for solo gigs.
I love the UI on this thing. Seeing where you are set with the other effects lets you get a really good idea of what you are looking for. This peice of gear is so well thought out. All of what you mostly need and sounds great. But the control layout is what sells it for me. MIDI would have been a HUGE bonus to quick-access the presets but thats a minor gripe.
MIDI folks would be better off with something like the hx stomp anyways.
@@60CycleHumcastthis would have been perfect with a TRS midi even with just Program Change.
The fender champ has a similar ui. It's just super simple to go from surf to metal
I couldn't agree more about the layout. The helix stomp is my main pedal but I've always hated not being able to see the EQ settings at a glance
@@60CycleHumcast True but I'd get this thing as like "extra dsp" or with an external midi to better access the presets rather than bank up/down. My HX Stomp XL is going nowhere and I'm still planning on the HX One to accompany it but this lil thing would make a fine addition as like a 3rd channel
Looks like something from the last century but with modern tech and sound. Absolutely amazing.
I just ordered mine from Amazon since I had a gift card. Sounds amazing for the price and I like Line 6 gear in general. Nice video. I will post some comments once it arrives on Friday.
I actually screwed up and ordered the wrong pedal lol. It arrived today and it’s the bass guitar version. I can’t believe I missed that when I ordered it. So I went back to Amazon and there’s not a single one to be found. I am waiting on Sweetwater now to notify me when they are in stock.
@user-fv5yo5fi5c I appreciate the encouragement brother 👍🏻 We can all report back when we get ours.
I have a Line6 Catalyst 60 as well as a POD GO, both rule. Gonna need to grab one of these as well, it's basically a Catalyst in the form of a pedal and the portability is a game changer. I used to play through a 5150 head with a Marshall cab... a real pain in the ass to haul. That "LEAD" setting is remarkably close to the sound of my 5150.
I really love your demos man. you do it right. flip through the things, let it inspire you, and mostly focus on playing so we can really hear it.
That's it! such a simple formula, but yet... nobody does it as well. Thanks for this!!!
Thanks!
Pod Express has so much going for it. Thanks for running through all the fx options on the Princeton/Clean amp, gives an idea of the essential tones. You're the first one who showed off the looper of any demo I've watched, so simple. Great it has a noisegate too. Bass version sounds fun too. Think I'm getting one of these.
The Pod Express just took out every Katana with just the clean channel. Amazing tones. Quick and easy, satisfying and enjoyable.
Great demo with both pedals ,I had seen a ljne 6 demo for bass who just denied the sy nth effects you went thru everything for bass and explained it very well ,this is the type of bass demo I like to hear .
The major compromise for me might be the preset nature of the signal chain. I like to put my modulation effects after my reverbs sometimes. Maybe this can be altered by doing a deeper dive into the unit. Otherwise this unit seems to be a massive bang for the Buck. This and a computer and you could be getting started with some serious writing and recording. Having a headphone output makes this a perfect sofa noodling device.
I think the POD Express looks great. The red plastic makes it look like a beginner device. But I think experienced and more advanced players will buy them too. They can fill many needs.
Experienced players will develop a need for more individual controls for each of the effects, especially modulation. Plus the individual effects are not easily accessible, you cannot turn them on with one click. If you want that specific phaser setting you will have to scroll through the entire modulation menu, you cannot simply turn it off and keep it idle on your favorite settings waiting to be turned back on again like a regular pedal. That would annoy me within a few days. Though I must say it is a great pedal, but definitely for beginners
@@MrJaapjeAapje Professionals played for years with just guitars and amps. And many still do. If I was playing a cover gig, I might need more, but I can play my original band gigs and country band gigs with this and the optional two button footswitch. Easily.
I'm really impressed. The amp models and OD/Dist sounds are useable, and the effects all sound great, especially the delays and reverbs. Add the looper and USB recording capability, and it's a no-brainer at that price.
I preordered immediately. Thank you 🙏🏾
I just did today. I already have a POD Go, and other similar toys, so why did I by this? Mainly because it is a very easy-to-use desktop guitar processor - just plug in, get a tone, and record very quickly. No edit menus, intuitive layout, and so small it just fits on my desk.
@@davelanciani-dimaensionx "no edit menus" is what sold me lol
Great demo! This is all I need to see! I love the Luddite-proof UI on this thing!
Great pedal by the looks of it. I've had the stomp for 3 years and wouldn't trade it but this is a great srtripped down version. The inclusion of the litigator model is a winner. That amp is awesome on the helix. This looks perfect for a bedroom player
I was skeptical since I'm not a fan of 5 effects on one knob but the lights in the middle really save it. Wish I had one as a kid.
Appreciate the line6 pod xt shoutout! I used one of those for almost every guitar track for 15+ years. Finally the power switch failed on me last month.
those were solid units. I bought mine used and it had all the upgrade packs. I gigged with it for years.
Brilliant. Sold. Will instantly return the Boss IR2 to arrive tomorrow.
If you bought the IR-2 for live use, keep it. If you only bought it to jam through headphones at home, return it and buy the POD Express.
Might as well try them both to see which you prefer. Come back and let us know what you think.
I thought the same for few minutes but probably I’ll stick to my IR-2 as it has an effect loop and I’m already ampless with that one. I may buy one of this pod for my gf as she has a bass and I was waiting for a solution like this for bass
Also...buy it through the link above. It will help Ryans channel a little bit.
Bro, I thought the exact same thing 😂
Hey Universal Audio - this thing is $179 and its USB-C port can be used as an audio interface AND a direct connection to computers and devices for modification without using flaky Bluetooth. Oh, and it has a headphone jack.
HEY UA, IT HAS A HEADPHONE JACK.
@@60CycleHumcast so does the a Boss IR 2😁. Alas, it doesn't have effects except ambiance.
Timestamp for Spring Reverb: 3:49.
Seem to be what made line6 so successful with the OG pod, simple user interface, easy to navigate to get great tones without getting lost in upon lists in menu options, but if you are into deeper edits, you can easily do that on a phone or tablet. Great competitive product to boss and zoom, from a the ones who brought amp modeling to the masses. I want one for song writing ideas on my digital 4track. Simple and quick for getting ideas down and saved when inspiration hits…
I kinda want one! Looks like an awesome tool for practicing and sketching out song ideas and jamming with people.
It's a great "throw in the gigbag" type of piece.
Loved the Echo and the Bunnymen lick!
I'm still using my Korg Pandora.
I think I have 3 different versions of the pandora.
It's my favorite guitar toy.
Really brings the vibe of the old bean POD into a modern era with a crazy affordable price tag! Love it!!
Hmmm.. AUD$350 isn't in my 'affordable pedal' range..
@@ItsaCatsLife $180 USD seems pretty reasonable, considering many overdrives are around that same price point these days.
@@skyviewdesign AUD$350 is a lot of money for most of us hobby musos in Australia. Direct conversion would make that $232 USD
@@ItsaCatsLife ah, well that price hike to get it over the pond does put a damper on things… unfortunately, such is the case with a lot of music gear that’s shipped there. I paid around $350 USD to have a $180 EQD pedal shipped back to the States a couple years ago… pretty wild that there’s that much of a hike!
sick demo you go through all the tones in the style they are supposed to be played in.
Very Cool! I wish they release next a version with more boutique like experimental effects (filters, pitch shifters, synth...)
sounds great! video and demo were very well done! these units have really come along way, I owned the original pod, and the pocket pod years ago. The quality of this version seems to be night and day compared to the old ones. Definitely an upgrade for the better.
VERY GOOD!!! NO FLAMBOYANT SHOWING OFF - JUST THE SOUNDS - WELL DONE - I'M GOING TO BUY ONE - HOW DO THE EFFECTS SOUND THROUGH A PA (DIRECTLY INTO A MIXER) THOUGH?
I can’t lie, I am impressed!
My M5 might end up on Reverb sooner than anticipated’
Ryan, you are my favorite!
Steve is alright. As well.
But, Ryan, you give it to us straight, the way that we all need it!
No grudges about the whole bogus christian church nonsense, I still will love you just the same!
This is pretty much a Catalyst in a pedal, and I absolutely love my Catalyst. I wish they had made this interface for the Catalyst amp. I'll probably buy this and I've no idea what I'll do with it.
Does the Catalyst have a dedicated pre-amp in?
It shares a lot features with the CATALYST line of amps, which I have and will probably pick one up in the near future.
A very good, competent review. I feel I would know what I'm getting if I bought one. Thanks!
Says “I’m not a bassist” and proceeds to be awesome at bass. Never change my guy
This thing needed to be a little more "bean-shaped" for me to be interested
I need it to be brain shaped as in Musk’s Nuralink so whatever I am thinking comes out of the amp! I wonder how much that is gonna cost though. Probably not budget friendly!
The shape is a bit out of character for line 6 which is a bit of a disappointment..
For me I would've preferred a pyramid so I could feel the engineering progress from then to now
@@andyzangetsu3745when I heard about the new pod, I'll be honest, I was hoping for a floating orb
Then you could flick it
My best friend has been a big line 6 fan for decades. He uses the HX. The effects are good, I just cannot stand amplifier emulation.
Individual effects are the way to go imo. but the compactness does make this a no brainer for travelling light.
This looks solid! I keep two old Zoom G1on units around just for quick headphone practice etc. It’s basically one of these but older and with drum beats that sync to the looper. As a zoom Multistomp user I’m totally comfortable with the sounds, I’ve hacked it to have exactly what I need, and for a headphone practice setup it checks all the boxes and I never go on tour without one.
Seems fun and at this price point it's like an onramp to Line 6 products. They can call them PODs but these are Helix technology and models downsized to run on the POD line. What's not to like about AA battery power and headphones?
This is a freaking no brainier, just ordered the bass version.
They got a silverface bassman on that bass POD???
That's what I run for my actual bass rig and I never see it emulated much.
It's got such a nice growly mid-focused sound that's killer for punk and even some kinds of metal, a killer bass amp for sure and doesn't get much love.
Man, i just love the sound of chorus.
That new *Panda Express* pedal from the Line 6 kitchen looks yummy!
I was happy to see a midrange control , I was trying to find the catch , but it even has a noise gate , tuner, expression pedal input . And a somewhat gigable patch change format. The boss ir-2 is $199 with only 2 memory banks and no effects. All anyone really needs is a good clean, a good AC/DC dirt, and boosted Marshall tone for metal . With volume boost for solos. I think everyone should have one of these in their guitar case with some created tones ready to go.
This is great! A great sounding, intuitive to use product that also has a great price!! I didn't really hear a bad sound or effect. Very well though out product.
I really enjoy your review style. Positive and fun and you play well. Subscribed. Great stuff.
Sounds seem good and varied. A DI out is needed if you want to use them live without adding more to your setup. For home recording they cover a lot of bases! I don't know which I would get first but it seems the pair would give great flexibility. Have you tried running guitar through the bass pedal or bass through the guitar pedal? I didn't get a sense from your demo how responsive the amps are to your playing dynamics. Thanks for showing what these can do!
These are great compact practice pedals, or if you don't need to be changing effects in a performance, but if you need on-the-fly effect changes with the tap of the foot, go the Boss ME series.
the best initial review of this product!
A lot of bang for the buck. I wish I had it early in my electric guitar journey. I'm currently using an HX Stomp. Thanks for also showing the range of the Bass, Mid, and Treble controls. Loopers are awesome in helping guitarists turbocharge how fast they improve. They're also excellent composition tools.
and actually usable in conjunction with others if they would sync to midi time. but its meant for beginners. no midi. dumb. sad. wouldve been prolevel.
I thought the spring reverb sounded pretty decent considering.
its really not bad. Its not full blow surfy but i would have been surprised if they went that direction anyways.
Hopefully they'll get an editor software update made soon, or the "POD Express Deluxe" with 10 band EQ/Compressor/Wah/Filter/Dynamic options, MIDI, effects send/return, and metal casing. I don't know why these companies don't do this in the first place!! Can't beat the price, though!! The POD Bass is my second purchase already!!
Great deno! I like the use of the LEDs around the central selector to reflect the value being chosen for the effects. I see there is a jack for an expression pedal or two additional footswitches, and that it can run from 3 AA batteries. I'll be watching for a deeper dive into all the options (you mentioned being able to select different cabinets), but it's impressive how much you can do directly with the controls.
That clean channel sounds great
He said "matchy matchy coincidence" 😂
Ryan is like the Ned Flanders of guitar
"Stupid sexy Flanders..."
Not at all.
@@USAJ31not at all ?
@@Sandman60077 Matchy Matchy Coincidence sounds like a cool band name.
An interesting trip into the thousands of partial riffs in 60 Cycle Hum's mind...and great demonstration!
I still have my father's Line 6 Spider amp and Multi Effedts pedal.
Back in the nineties I tried the line 6 multi effedts and the best features were the noise gate, amp module and the good modulation patches. It made a eighties cardboard amp sound incredible with my Japanese Jaguar.
Not a digital fan but I have 2 workstations.
Anal-Log for all analogue pedals and amps.
Digital - rape for the digital pedals and amps.
Did you say menu-log
I came for the reverbs, stayed for the distortion. Great pedal! does its have a speaker on/off option?
I hardly ever watch pedal reviews, and this one really sucked me in. intended to stay long enough to get an idea of the pedal and ended up watching the whole thing. You are awesome at what you do. Have a fun weekend!
the color match is really cool!
Most clever interface that I have ever seen!
😮 these are perfect plug-in guitar and bass and record into a digital recorder setup
Great demo and showcasing of the product. Pretty much all you need these days to create music at home.
Great pedal and good demo! I have always liked Line 6! Thanks!
I absolutely love your review videos. Honest, and very complete. Frankly, you do everything to what you review that I would do if I were evaluating something for my own use, so your reviews are golden for me.
One suggestion, though (you had to know there would be something, right?). ENOUGH WITH THE VIBRATO TAILPIECE!!! It makes hearing the trailing end of the tone impossible.
That's it. All-in-all, you do the best gear demos. But unlike the "cowbell" of Saturday Night Live fame, they need LESS vibrato.
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I know you’re not a bass player but I really appreciate you demoing the bass pedal. Really gave me a good idea of what it sounds like. Day 1 you have the most comprehensive bass pedal demo so far. I know you didn’t do a deep dive but it was good enough to know I may want this. Thank you and great videos as always. Also if possible, could you please play some more Aquabats style surf music?
Fun demo Ryan. I ordered one, thanks.
Well, this really sounds great. no cheap digital sounds here, didn't hear one unpleasant sound.
For the price pretty dang good. Great for grab and go.
I'm into it. Love the simplicity
I love the Line 6 amps on Helix and they have chosen well for this !
That guild polara is so similar to my used DeArmond LP junior. Mine was £130 not £700!
Pretty cool pedal!
Those 90s DeArmonds are a bunch of fun but the new guilds are better built.
wow that a cool color my 1965 mustang is that color and i dont like it but man on a jazz master with matching headstock its slick
Just a quick tip to help you in your bass playing journey: When playing with fingers, pull through the string that you want to play and land on the next string rather than pulling at an angle and away. It's easier to control your notes, mute properly, develop speed, etc... It'll change your life. Best of luck!
Thanks! I’m trying!
Watched this video from front to back (I have no life ahaha). Amazing review. Thank you :)
I still have a PODXT Live that I just use for FX and volume pedal. Not a fan of L6 amps and distortion, but their FX are blissful.
This is finally a step in the right direction.i wasnt a fan of the hx one.this is pretty neat.put a ir loader after and run it front of house.instant travel rig.might catch one these soon
Thanks for the video Ryan! I don't care about the enclosure being plastic either but I also feel like they could have made this $199-225 with a metal enclosure and it would still sell just as well if not better....take care!
This video made me smile. Fun.
Thats a very clean natural sounding pedal!!
"that's stupid" but thanks for going there Sir - a great demo. i'm a huge fan of the original POD which basically did what youtube peeps like yourself now do. the bass box excursion was tremendous too. POD's have always been a great place to start
I really like the interface and ease of use of the POD express, as well as the small form factor. However, it doesn’t appear to play well with others, because of the lack of an effect loop and midi.
I can only see fairly limited usability, such as a (headphone) practice tool on the road, or a ‘special effect’ unit on a pedalboard. But the competition is pretty tough in both areas.
3minutes and 30 seconds in and I’m sold
Great demo, man! I usually recommend just a guitar/amp for beginners - otherwise, they spend more time twisting knobs that learning guitar.... just my 2 cents that no-one asked for! LOL! Keep up the great work!!
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?
Built in gate is great.
Excellent review. I feel I know a lot about a new device I would like to have, in place of the Matribox I recently bought, to replace the Behringer XVamp I've had for years. If only I had a dollar for every hour I watch videos about equipment, I'd buy one more device.
Wow Echo and the Bunnymen awesome!
This looks like a great idea, but does anyone know if we'll be able to replace the amps in a future update or something? Amp wise, this is just a little too modern oriented for me....
What a superb stocking stuffer.
The sounds are pretty great! I think I myself am still going to go with an HX Stomp...BUT, this would be KILLER for beginners! These might snag me "Coolest Heckin' Uncle" awards with my nephews...
KIDS THESE DAYS! THEY'VE GOT IT SO GOOD WITH ALL THEIR NEW-FANGLED GEAR, BACK IN MY DAY, I'D HAVE TO WALK MY WASHBURN BASS GUITAR AND CRATE PRACTICE AMP TO SCHOOL EACH DAY AND TWICE ON SUNDAYS, UPHILL BOTH WAYS, 50 MILES IN THE SNOW AND HEAT AT THE SAME TIME and then I get shoved aside by someone who had to schlep a Peavey T-40 bass, an Ampeg SVT and Ampeg 8x10 cabinet...
I only miss a rotary. Nice démo as usual! Thanks
Definately one of the better deals out there for all it can do. I would have loved having one of those when I began my guitar playing journey. I have a small studio set-up running a stereo rig and more pedals than I will ever need already though, but if wanted to simplify this would be a no-brainer for sure.
Interesting outlook like a multimeter, I like it
yeeeha man, you cant kill rock and roll with this one
I use pedals with my bass, so I am not one of those that claim clean bass is the only way to go. That said, this doesn't seem like the solution for me. What if I wanted to use the flanger and the delay at the same time? Also, most of the settings on the bass POD Express are ones that I would never use. I will say that the compression options are very nice.
Wow. It's such an obvious and simple design that mimics multi-FX amps from manufactures, it was bound to happen and I am happy for it. I can see Blaskstar doing this as well (who knows, maybe they already have!, I am behind, a bit this year)... but I really like these.