Line 6 POD X3

Description of the Line 6 POD X3

The desktop-friendly Line 6 POD X3 represents the exciting evolution of the classic bean-shaped digital guitar amp modeler, with an expanded array of 78 guitar amps, from high-wattage heavyweights to boutique beauties and vintage treasures.

Guitar amp models are just the beginning: With 24 guitar cabs, 98 stompbox and studio effects, 28 bass amps, 22 bass cabs and six vocal preamps - POD X3 comes complete with the all-around sonic firepower of a top-tier major-label studio, ready to tackle guitar, bass vocals and beyond. What’s more, its larger LCD and smart new editing workflow pages make it easier than ever to find, tweak and save tones.

The Line 6 POD X3 also offers powerful new Dual Tone processing and routing options. Split your single-input guitar or bass signal through two different amp and effect chains simultaneously to create gorgeous new hybrids, or use the dual inputs on POD-X3 to individually process two instruments—a microphone and a guitar, for example—at the same time. Whether you’re playing through a P.A., amp or recording rig, plug your microphone into the XLR input on the POD X3 to make vocals and acoustic guitars sound their absolute best.

Computer recording enthusiasts will want to exploit POD Farm plug-in, a free download that provides a crucial collection of AU/RTAS®/VST® POD tones, as well as the USB 2.0 connectivity for multi-channel recording and the S/PDIF Stereo Digital Audio Output. While commanding the studio with the classically styled POD X3, you’ll be outfitted with even more of the flexibility and timeless tones that have made POD the global standard for the discriminating guitarist.

Features of the Line 6 Pod X3 - Video Overview

Line 6 POD X3: Amplifier & Cabinet Models

Quite simply, there has never been an amp modeler with this much sheer firepower. The awesome amp arsenal in POD X3 boasts a whopping 78 guitar amps and 24 guitar cabinets, from boutique beauties to screaming monsters, along with 28 bass amp models and 22 bass cabinet models. With the new POD X3 Dual Tone processing, you can double your trouble by running through two amp rigs simultaneously, pairing any of the rumbling amp models in POD X3 for new and adventurous hybrids. And of course, POD X3 uses A.I.R.™ II microphone modeling to give you four mic options (with control of mic positioning and room bleed) for every single cab.

Line 6 POD X3: Effects

Try to picture this: a pedal board that’s 30-feet long, with close to a hundred of the all-time greatest stompboxes (in pristine condition!), along with an effects rack that houses top-notch outboard compressors, reverbs, EQs and vintage preamps. And imagine that you could play and record through this über-board with no noise at all, only one power supply and only a couple of knobs and switches to control the entire thing.

That’s what you get with POD X3: 98 stompbox and studio effect models, the most mammoth collection of tones and timbres ever assembled. You can quickly create a custom effect path with up to nine simultaneous effects, and with POD X3 Dual Tone processing, you can even run through two completely independent effects chains at the same time, to create totally original (and insane!) walls of sound. The Line 6 POD X3 includes:

• Stomp: Fuzz, Distortion, Overdrive and every flavor of delicious dirt.
• Mod: Chorus, Flanger, Tremolo, Rotary, Phaser; some serious swoosh.
• Delay: Multiple types of Analog, Digital, Tape and other echoes, echoes, echoes. . .
• Reverb: Multiple types of Room, Hall, Chamber, Plate, Spring and more.
• Beyond: Compressors, Gate, 4-Band Semi-Parametric EQ, Guitar Synth, Filters, Wah and the entire galaxy of otherworldly timbre tweakers.

Line 6 POD X3: Bass & Vocals

Think POD is only geared towards guitarists? Think again: POD X3 might just be the ultimate secret weapon for bassists, singers and songwriters too. Bass players can combine any of the 28 badass bass amp and 22 bass cab models with any one of its killer studio-grade mic preamps, high-end compressors and super-cool stompboxes. Better yet, why not use Dual Tone processing to run up to nine of those stompboxes and studio processors on each of your two simultaneous bass rigs . . . in stereo! Now that’s lowdown and dirty. . .

Singers can run their studio microphone into the XLR input and take advantage of the warm and rich suite of mic preamp and compressor models provided by POD X3. Adding a touch of top-quality vintage spring or digital reverb will put that professional touch on all your best songs.

Perform live using POD X3 Dual Tone processing to turn your POD X3 into both a vocal processor/preamp (via XLR input) and a guitar amp modeler/effector (via 1/4-inch input), and simply send a single stereo pair to the house as you sing and play your sensitive heart out! While you’re at it, why not a route a drum machine or sampler to the Auxiliary input for a little backing beat?

Recording with the Line 6 POD X3

The Line 6 POD X3 isn’t simply the most full-featured amp and effect modeler in the world. It’s also a USB 2.0-based multi-channel digital recording interface, boasting top-tier specs like 24-bit studio-quality A/D and D/A converters and 32-bit floating point processing for sharp, clear audio imaging.

Its 1/4-inch and XLR inputs can be used to simultaneously record two individual instruments or microphones to separate tracks in your DAW, each in stereo and each with the option of recording a dry or processed signal. POD X3 also includes a S/PDIF Stereo Digital Audio output for recording direct to pro applications like Pro Tools, Logic Pro and others.

Tired of overtaxing your computer’s CPU for effect processing chores? Let the onboard, real-time processor of your POD X3 tackle those tasks instead, alleviating the load on your computer and virtually eliminating annoying latency issues.

POD Farm plug-in, a free download for POD X3 users, provides legendary POD tones in Mac® AU/RTAS®/VST® and Windows® RTAS®/VST® compatible formats for seamless integration with all major recording applications.

Specifications of the Line 6 POD X3

Ins and Outs

• 1/4-inch Instrument Input
• XLR Microphone Input (with Trim Adjust)
• USB 2.0 for computer recording
• S/PDIF Stereo Digital Audio output
• Stereo 1/4-inch TRS Balanced Line outputs
• 1/4-inch Stereo Headphones output
• FBV Connector for optional pedal controller

Amps, Cabs & Effects Models

• Massive model set for guitar, bass & vocals
• 78 guitar amp models
• 24 guitar cab models
• 98 stompbox and studio effects
• 28 bass amp models
• 22 bass cab models
• 6 vocal preamp models
• A.I.R.™ II cab/mic modeling with 4 mic options each
• POD Farm plug-in, a free download, provides all models in Mac® AU/RTAS®/VST® and Windows® RTAS®/VST® compatible formats

Controls

• Expansive Backlit LCD display
• 8 Chrome “Amp Control” Knobs: Drive, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Reverb, Tone Volume, Master Volume
• Tap Tempo/Tuner Button
• 5 Stompbox On/Off Buttons: Amp, Stomp, Mod, Delay, Verb
• Dedicated “Dual Tone” Control Button
• 5 Context-Sensitive Parameter Edit knobs

Additional Features

• Send guitar through two complete Amp/Effect signal chains simultaneously
• Independent Tone Processing for 1/4-inch and XLR inputs
• USB 2.0 Multi-Channel digital computer recording (Stereo Wet/Dry Per Input)
• Studio-quality 24-bit A/D and D/A Converters and 32-bit floating point processing
• Up to 9 Simultaneous Effects Per Signal Chain, with Pre & Post amp routing
• Tap Tempo control for time-based effects
• Precision Chromatic Tuner, with Audio Mute & Bypass options
• USB 2.0 Cable included
• External Power Adapter included