POD

This official Propellerhead demo video looks at guitar recording with the Line 6 POD and Bass POD in Propellerhead Record. Read more…

Line 6 has begun shipping POD X3 Pro, a powerful $979.99 POD signal processor.

POD X3 Pro features two discreet signal paths and can serve two separate instruments simultaneously, each with its own complete signal chain of amps and effects. Conversely, Dual Tone processing lets a player treat POD X3 Pro like an A/B/Y box. Sending a single-input signal through two different amp and effect chains, a player can choose one, the other, or both sounds to attain one-pass double-tracked guitars or to create gorgeous dual-layered sounds.

POD X3 Pro comes complete with a powerful software bundle. POD Farm Plug-in, that delivers POD tone to any DAW and works seamlessly with all major recording applications including Pro Tools, Ableton Live, GarageBand, Logic, Cakewalk/Sonar and others. GearBox lets users edit, share, transfer and backup their tones using an easy-to-use computer interface.

A large LCD gives players one-touch signal-chain display and access. Sounds can be fully modified on-the-fly without distracting from the performance. The Pod X3 Pro offers 1/4-inch, XLR, USB, MIDI, S/PDIF and Variax connections.

Line 6 announced at Winter NAMM the Floor POD Plus, the latest addition to their POD line. Floor POD Plus offers all the features of the studio-standard POD 2.0, along with additional premium effects in a road-ready floor pedal with real time foot controls.

Floor POD Plus can be used as a multi-effect unit in front of any guitar amp or PA, a complete direct to the board recording tone solution, or the ultimate headphone practice partner.

“Since 1998, POD has appeared on countless platinum-selling records,” explained Mike Murphy, Associate Product Manager, Line 6. “With Floor POD Plus, the guitarist can have all of those proven tones right at their feet in a package that’s ideal for the stage.” Floor POD Plus comes loaded with 32 amp models and 16 cab models that can be mixed and matched for ultimate tonal versatility. Read more…

2007 NAMM Show: Line 6 announced the launch of GearBox Plug-In 3.1. For the computer-based musician who records guitar, bass and vocals, GearBox Plug-In delivers Line 6 studio-standard tone from POD XT, and classic must-have vintage effects in a software plug-in format. GearBox Plug-In can be used with RTAS, Mac AU and PC VST recording software.

GearBox Plug-In includes a collection of professionally programmed presets. Plus, presets created during the recording process can easily be moved into other Line 6 products like POD XT Live for portability to the stage. The Silver bundle provides a hand-selected model collection, while the Gold bundle delivers a comprehensive array for the ultimate tone palette.

“With GearBox Plug-in 3.1, musicians can translate their award-winning Line 6 tone with total expandability in a user-friendly software application such as Pro Tools,” explained Mark McCrite, product line manager, Line 6. Read more…

Line 6 is now shipping the GuitarPort XT guitar modelling hardware & software.

The hardware and software bundle, which will include GearBox 2.0 software, is a powerful tool for guitarists seeking a no-hassle way to learn, play and record music. GuitarPort XT works with both PC and Mac computers, including the new Intel-based OS X machines.

GuitarPort XT delivers 18 classic and modern guitar amp models, 24 cab models, and 28 must-have studio and stompbox effects. Plus, included tools such as a chromatic tuner, hum reducer, metronome, and riff looper with half-speed playback ensure a great musical experience. “We’ve taken the studio standard digital modeling we perfected with POD XT, and our expertise in guitar-friendly user interfaces, and combined them into a computer-based product anyone can use and afford,” said Mark McCrite, Product Line Manager for POD & PC Products, Line 6.

With the optional GuitarPort Online membership, the musical possibilities of GuitarPort XT are almost limitless. Using an Internet connection, GuitarPort Online members can immerse themselves in a world of guitar tones, tracks and tablature. An incredible collection of loops, grooves, in-depth artist lessons, and original Line 6 songs are instantly available for jamming. The online library also features hundreds of the world’s greatest guitar songs. Ranging from blues to hardcore to modern rock and country, most tracks are available with and without guitar.

Recorded with the same painstaking detail as the original versions, users can learn their favorite songs by using the provided tablature, then “sit in” with a band like Double Trouble on Stevie Ray Vaughan tunes. GuitarPort Online members can even jam with the original master tracks from Jimi Hendrix exclusively remixed by original engineer Eddie Kramer. All lesson, cover, and master tracks are matched with perfectly dialed in amp, cab and effect tones for the ultimate in-studio experience that only Line 6 can offer.

GuitarPort XT (hardware/software package) – $139.99 MSRP, $99.99 Street Price