Podxt vs Podxt Pro

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What is the difference between the two?

Also, are there any other amp modelers?
 
The XT pro is rack mountable. It also has more I/O than the XT

The V-amp and Vox Tonelab are other modelers.
 
JoeBannon said:
Seems a lot just for more I/Os.
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I agree, but I suppose Line 6 suspected that most of their sales would be for the regular model and whoever wanted the rack mount bad enough would pay for it.
 
The i/o is a pretty big deal.
The xtpro has: (copied from the site)
A) Re-Amping
Using the ANALOG REAMPING INPUT/OUTPUT connections, you can send a dry unprocessed guitar signal to your recording device and send it right back into the PODXT Pro. Why is this so cool? Well, now you can go back at any time and change the entire sound of the guitar track you recorded. How many times have you recorded a track where you wanted to just pull back the drive on a stompbox, or add a little more spring reverb? Now you can! If you're really into experimenting with sounds, try sending other tracks like vocals, keys, or bass tracks through the Line Level Input jack! If you're really sneaky, you can also do this digitally with PODXT Pro's AES/EBU, S/PDIF, or USB connections.

B) Stereo Effects Loop
Even though PODXT Pro has more stompbox and studio effects than you can shake a stick at, we've decided to give you some extra rope and thrown in a programmable effects loop. Now you can run your old rackmount effects processors in series or parallel.

C) Unbalanced Analog Out
These 1/4-inch outputs can be run in Studio or Live mode. In Studio mode, they're ready to plug into a recorder with unbalanced –10dBV inputs. In Live mode, they don't have speaker simulation, and are ready for connection to an onstage amp.

D) Balanced Analog Out
These balanced XLR outputs can be run in Studio or Live mode. In Studio mode, they're ready to plug into a recorder with balanced +4dBu inputs. In Live mode, they send –10dBV signals to the P.A. or house system.

E) AES/EBU & S/PDIF Inputs and Outputs
These jacks can send and receive digital audio signals in any combination of 16, 20, or 24-bits with 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96KHz sampling rates. PODXT Pro uses its internal clock to generate the sample rate you choose, or you can sync to the signal you send it from your digital system.

F) USB Port
PODXT Pro's USB driver software allows direct digital recording to your Mac or PC, plus the ability to play back audio from your computer like a soundcard. The USB port also connects you to our new Editor/Librarian software!

G) MIDI
For those of you who still have MIDI chops, the PODXT Pro lets you control everything via MIDI. You can select any PODXT Pro Channel and automate any PODXT Pro parameter. Come on, we dare you.

H) Pedal
PODXT Pro has a couple of foot control options that make getting great guitar tracks even easier. Our FBV and FBV Shortboard allow you to select different patches, tap in your effect speeds/times/tempos, and kick in the tuner. Plus, both foot controllers give you a Volume and Wah pedal. This same jack also sends power to the FBV and FBV Shortboard.
 
The XT just has a left and right 1/4 outputs, usb, and a headphone jack.

The other cool thing about the pro is that all the outputs are always on. You can be sending a balanced stereo siganl to the PA and a stereo power amp and a digital recorder all at the same time.
 
The Re-Amping I would like, that would save me a lot of time.
 
I never use it, but you can reamp via USB on the regular XT.
 
I got the vox tonelab today, pretty good. I'm going to use it in the studio tomorrow.
 
We used the tonelab today, really good shit. A lot better sound than the podxt.
 
JoeBannon said:
We used the tonelab today, really good shit. A lot better sound than the podxt.
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I'm assuming you're talking about stock pathes, etc. which you are, so not really a good comparison, but oh well.
 
JoeBannon said:
We used the tonelab today, really good shit. A lot better sound than the podxt.
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How could you possibly know that? You didn't even know the difference between the xt and the xt pro.
 
As far as distorted guitar goes, the Pod XT line is fucking awesome, especially if you have the Metal Shop upgrade. I have a regular Pod XT for recording that sits next to the computer and an XT Live for gigs/rehearsal. The thing that really owns is that the tones are interchangeable between units. Just hook up the usb and I can transfer my tones from the XT to the XT Live.

For recording I run the stereo outs right into mixer most of the time. When I get the itch, I run the XT through some amps and mic the cab. Also, it's sweet butter if you run the XT through your favorite T00B preamp, if you fear that your sound is too "digital" but thats just BS because, 99% of people out there can't tell an XT tone from a vintage rig. The clean tones sound sweet too but the compressor in the XT could be better. When enabled it is very noticable and I'd rather compress the guitar once it has been recorded.
 
aaroncomp said:
I'm assuming you're talking about stock pathes, etc. which you are, so not really a good comparison, but oh well.
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Stop assuming. I said I liked the sound better... not features, "stock paths", or whatever else you're thinking.
 
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JoeBannon said:
Stop assuming. I said I liked the sound better... not features, "stock paths", or whatever else you're thinking.
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Yeah, well "sound" is EXTREMELY variable on any modeler you use if you have different amps, cabs, mics, pedals, etc. That's the whole point. I didn't say features, I said you were judging the SOUND based on the sound you were getting out of the shitty sounding stock patches without spending time tweaking them, etc. I mean, go set the Pod up with a Mesa Triple without a cab whatsoever - that's a terrible, terrible sound, but hey, that could be THE sound according to you.

Personally, I haven't tested the Vox, but most I've talked to give me feedback that out of the box it's stock patches are better than the XT, but with tweaking (which you should do regardless of what modeler you use) the XT surpasses it. Especially when you use the model packs.



One more thing: "hears" ?
 
aaroncomp said:
Yeah, well "sound" is EXTREMELY variable on any modeler you use if you have different amps, cabs, mics, pedals, etc. That's the whole point. I didn't say features, I said you were judging the SOUND based on the sound you were getting out of the shitty sounding stock patches without spending time tweaking them, etc. I mean, go set the Pod up with a Mesa Triple without a cab whatsoever - that's a terrible, terrible sound, but hey, that could be THE sound according to you.

Personally, I haven't tested the Vox, but most I've talked to give me feedback that out of the box it's stock patches are better than the XT, but with tweaking (which you should do regardless of what modeler you use) the XT surpasses it. Especially when you use the model packs.

One more thing: "hears" ?
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Thanks for the lecture professor. I didn't say you said features. AND I also didn't say I used the tonelab by itself. Anything else you'd like to tell me or assume?
 
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