go'na buy me a' PoD 2.0!

[wjgypsy]

well...........are they any good?


zeke

oh yeah! i play rock/metal

 

[Blue Bear Sound]

It depends... good for what?

 

[acidrock]

Did you check out the POD-XT?
If I had the cash I'd snarf up on that!

 

[Neil Ogilvie]

https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?threadid=67206


Check this recent thread out. I asked pretty much the same question as you.
Good Luck.

 

[wjgypsy]

well, i don't really think that i will be using it for live music or whatever, but i a'm running a recording studio so it would have to be flexible. (me? i play alot of hard rock and metal)

zeke

 

[stonepiano]

hate to keep bumping this after Ogelthorpe posted his thread but what would yer ceiling price be on a 2.0 from ebay? I'm thinking under $2C's?

stone

 

[Uladine]

PODs are awesome. I love mine. But other people dont like it as much. For me its badassness comes from late nate "I need to jot this song idea down before I forget it" kind of thing. It sounds really good for scratch guitar tracks and what not, but I also like the sound of it running through a power amp and speaker cab. I sold my marshall 100 watt all tube amp in order to get a POD Pro and power amp. Sure they amp models don't sound exactly like the amps theyre modeled after and sure they dont sound as good as an amped rig, but for something that can deliver good tone without disturbing someone in the next room its awesome. Just beware of short delays when switching channels on the 2.0.

 

[jake-owa]

Sure Zeke, PODs kick butt. Especially if you don't have an amp and mic collection. Hell even if you have an amp it's a great soundshaping tool. Get one and love it like a child. Consider an original POD used, Ive used both but the POD is basically the same regardless of the version.

 

[Richard Monroe]

I just like the I/O options on POD Pro better. I've been jacking it into a Carver PM125 power amp, then to a Marshall cab, and mic'ing the cab. The other day I tried jacking the XLR line outs into a pair of powered reference monitors, and it rocks! Taking a tip from Chessrock, I put an SM57 on woofer A, an Oktava MC012 on tweeter B, and then a C-3 in Omni in the near field of both monitors. I had to play around with the mix a little bit, but the sound is absolutely unique. I also took an unprocessed line to the board, in case the nice mixing engineer wants to re-amp it.-Richie

 

[jake-owa]

It's also waaay too much cash for ole Zeke at home I believe.

 

[amt7565]

I got a POD pro and it's cool. Ideal for someone who can't make any noise and disturb their neighbors. For recording I think Mic'n is still the best. I just completed a CD and the guitar tracks are a bit noisy using the POD/Delta66 sound card. However overtime I am able to control the POD better.

If you have a studio it's best you get the POD pro. It will sit happilly on your desk and smile

 

[djc]

Wish I could afford one. I will probably get the johnson.

 

[amt7565]

I paid $550.00 in February of this year. Check EBAY and you may be able to one used for around $400.00!

 

[vee vee]

I have been using the first unit for almost 2 years and continue
to find it more useful.The plain 'ol tube preamp setting is good for
bass,vocals and is good live for getting a stereo split into guitar
amps without so much digital proccesing sound.Direct recording
wise it still has the best range of anything going. I think the
effects section is pretty lame but start going through the factory
presets and turn off the cheesy effects.You'll be hooked.I use other stuff direct,i have a zoom which has a gnarlier,snotty lead guitar sound.I think of the pod has the reference point for how I
hear guitar tracks on a potential new song. Not the only tool but
basic building block at least.To me it's that good. I'm told by a trusted freind that the Yamaha DG Stomp is the best but I haven't
used one yet.

 

[mixmkr]

the POD's that are coming out now, are making vintage amps trying to age to the sound of the POD. It's tricky...but supposedly is happening. One day...all will be Borg.

in the meantime...get a j-station...half the price, better effects and editing with the J-edit...and has more useful sounds... for rock and metal especially.

However...my original POD looks pretty spiffy on it's mic stand holder...

 

[Neil Ogilvie]

Just beware of short delays when switching channels on the 2.0.

How bad is this? I'm very close to getting one to use live and in the studio, so (especally for live stuff) I'd be a little worried about delays while changing channels.
Approxiamtly how long are the delays? Are they very noticable?

Neil

 

[Uladine]

The delays arent too bad. Try to test out a POD 2.0 in a store if you can. Plug a guitar in and hit a long sustained note. While the note is ringing, change presets and see if the sound drops out. I'm not talking about a second of silence, but just really short, barely noticable bit of silence compared to a straight seamless transition like youd get with a stompbox. Its nothing big, but its something that potential 2.0 buyers should be aware of.

The POD Pro doesnt seem to have this delay, but its a whole lot more money just to get better switching time.

If I still had my 2.0 I would post a sound clip but I sold it on Ebay along with my Marshall JCM 2000 to get money for a POD Pro and power amp.

 

[cnote763]

If you like to use a lot of effects....

you may want to check out the Digitech Genesis3. They don't have as many amps. But, have a lot more flexibility when it comes to effects and also has the ability to warp 2amp models to make a new sound.