Signal Drop when changing channels on the POD.

[Uladine]

Hello. I use a POD 2.0 (the desktop thing). I like the tones it makes, but when it comes to playing live, it kinda sucks because theres a split second signal drop when switching channels. I don't think it has to do with the footswitch because I tried switching channels with the actual buttons on the POD itself and theres still that little annoying signal drop.

For a while I was satisfied with the method of pressing the switch a split second before the change needed to occur, and since the signal would come back in on time, it wasn't as noticable. But I'm getting fed up with it. Anybody know of any remedies?

I like the COSM tones on my Boss BR-8 more than I like the POD, But I can't bring that thing to shows because I have to switch channels with a little wheel knob. I'm looking into the new Roland GP-100 . Has anybody here tried it out before?

 

[rflagg]

I noticed the same problem. I would'nt want to use it live anyway though. When you turn it up loud enough to play with a band it becomes really obvious that it's just a fake sound modelor. And all the cool sounds you get with low volumes that you think would melt paint just disappear once you connect it to a poweramp and a speaker cabinet.

It just does'nt stand up to the real thing. Dont get me wrong I don't totally hate the POD, it is great for low volume midnight recordings but thats about it.

 

[reco]

HEya!

Yeah I had that same problem.
its just the nature of the beast.
My Boss Gt-3 dosent do it so you may want to look at it too.
there getting cheeper.
But it part of the pods design it aint realy ment for fast switches from chanel to chanel or clean to dirty unless you have the floor board it does cut the drive in and out.