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[Video Tutorial] Downloading and Syncing Tones from Custom Tone with Line 6 Edit and POD XT Live

support@line6.com — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 22:34:28 GMT

Attaching POD to Mount FAQ

support@line6.com — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:56:42 GMT

Here are the measurements for using screws to attach the POD Mount. These are sized for the next-length size appropriate screw and using the rubber feet as well for cushion bumpers.

The actual well depth in the metal POD shells across all models is .40" or 10.2mm.

If theyou wish not to use the bumpers, you should use either washers or nylon standoffs on the following mounting screws to make up the space difference. A round-down size screw would be too much to use and the threads may not bite into the cast metal shell correctly.

NOTE: If POD is face down on its front, Front Length = Lower 2 holes and Rear Length = Upper 2 holes.

Model	Screw THread	Front Length	Rear Length
POD/ POD 2.0/ Bass POD	6/32 machine	1.0" or 25mm	1.25" or 32mm
POD XT/ Bass POD XT	6/32 machine	0.75" or 19mm	1.00" or 25mm
FBV POD POD 2.0	6/32 machine	1.0" or 25mm	1.25" or 32mm

Pocket Pod Express FAQ's

support@line6.com — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:27:57 GMT

Pocket POD Express

Pocket POD Express Pilot's Guide: see attachments below.

Pocket POD Express ADVANCED Guide: see attachments below.

Q: What is the warranty on my Pocket POD?

A: The Warranty on the Pocket POD is 90 days from the date of purchase on the receipt.

Q: Can I purchase model packs for my Pocket POD Express?

A: No, Line 6 model packs are only available for our POD® XT, TonePort and GuitarPort family devices.

Q: Is there a software like Vyzex that I can edit the Pocket POD with?

A: No, The Pocket Pod Express will not be editable by software means.

Pocket POD FAQ's

support@line6.com — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:36:05 GMT

Q: What are the presets on the Pocket POD?

A: The PDF document attached at the bottom of this FAQ lists all of the Pocket POD presets from 1A to 31D.

Q: What is the warranty on my Pocket POD?

A: The warranty on the Pocket POD is 90 days from the date of purchase.

Q: Can I purchase model packs for my Pocket POD?

A: No, Line 6 model packs are only available for our Guitarport, Toneport, POD Studio and POD xt family devices.

Q: How do I reset my Pocket POD back to factory presets?

A: To reset your Pocket POD back to its factory settings, hold the save button and 4-way arrow key up while plugging a cable into the instrument input to power the unit on. The unit will prompt for a factory reset, press save to initiate the factory reset.

Q: Can I connect the Pocket POD directly to a P.A. system?
A: Yes. You can run a 3.5 mm (1/8")cable directly into a PA. Pocket POD also has one unbalanced 1/4" output that can be connected through a DI box directly into a PA system.

Q: Is there editing software available for my Pocket POD?

A: Yes. You can download a software editor called Vyzex which was specifically designed to work with Pocket POD, from our software page.

http://www.line6.com/software/

Q: Which tones from customtone.com work with the Pocket POD?

A: The POD 2.0, POD Pro, Floor POD Plus, and Pocket POD tones are all compatable with the Pocket POD. These tones can be downloaded and installed to your Pocket POD with theVyzex editing software. See the following link to get to Customtone:

Customtone

Q: What power supply works with Pocket POD?
A: The Line 6 DC-1/2/1G power supply (purchased separately from your local dealer) is the supported power supply for the Pocket POD. See the following link for more information:

Power Supply and Amp Power F.A.Q.

Q: Is the Pocket POD compatible with any Line 6 or standard MIDI controller?
A: No, the Pocket POD is not compatible with any Line 6 or standard MIDI foot controller, as it lacks the CAT 5 or MIDI jacks necessary to connect a controller.

Q: My Pocket POD is not powering up?

1) The POD was designed to work with standard (mono) 1/4" cables when the cable is inserted into the "input" jack. Check to make sure you are not plugging a TRS cable into your Pocket POD.

2) Check to ensure that batteries are inserted correctly and the springs are lining up.

3) Try using a supported power supply to see if the unit will power. If the unit powers up with an adaptor, try changing the batteries.

Q: My Pocket POD reboots when changing power source while connected via USB?

A: Changing the power source of your Pocket POD while connected via USB will cause the unit to reboot and its Class Compliant driver to drop its MIDI ports. It is not recommended you change your Pocket POD power source while connected via USB.

Q: Where can I get Vyzex software support?

A: Line 6 did not develop the Vyzex editor, but you can receive help directly from the manufacturer at the Vyzor support forum.

Line 6 Vyzor Support Forum

Q: Why is cabinet tuning not working?

A: This bug was fixed in the 1.01 Pocket POD update. Please see the instructions on how to update your Pocket POD below.

Q: Why do delay changes not call up model default tap tempo?

A: This bug was fixed in the 1.01 Pocket POD update. Please see the instructions on how to update your Pocket POD below.

Q: Where can I register my Pocket POD?

A: You can register your Pocket POD by logging on to www.line6.com. Once logged on, go to the My Account section of the site and then click on the Registered Gear link off to the left hand side.

Q: Where is the serial number on my Pocket POD?

A: The serial number of your Pocket POD can be found inside the battery-housing compartment behind the top right battery.

Q: How do I update the flash memory on my Pocket POD?

A: Connect your PocketPod Via USB to your computer, then run the Line 6 Monkey application. If your software is out of date (or you want to reflash for trouble shooting purposes), you will want to update using the following directions.

1) Select the "flash memory" to highlight (in blue), then select "update selection".

2) If Monkey asks you to register your gear, you can select “remind me later”.

3) Select "I Accept" for the software agreement and select “continue”.

4) Follow the directions, then select "OK"

5) Select "yes" to continue

6) Wait for the flash memory to update and be installed.

7) Turn your Pocket POD Off, then on, then select "OK"

8) When your unit has been sucessfully updated Line 6 Monkey will look like this:

Q: My update stopped in the middle of the process?

A: During the Pocket POD update using the Line 6 Monkey software on a Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit) machine, the update may stop and will not continue. This may occur on certain USB ports. This issue can be verified if the progress bar stops partway through the update. Note: If the update does stop, the system will not respond to requests to shutdown the computer, even after force quitting monkey. After disconnecting the Pocket POD, the system can be shutdown. The Pocket POD remains in boot mode after this occurs. Reconnecting to Monkey and re-installing the firmware update does recover the Pocket POD. Please make sure to test the Pocket POD on every USB port on your computer while troubleshooting this issue. Completely remove any USB hubs, even if not in use.

What is A.I.R. II?

support@line6.com — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:34:32 GMT

Q: What is A.I.R. II?

A: A.I.R. II is Line 6's second generation Acoustically Integrated Recording technology. It expands your sonic choices and creative options by allowing you to choose a variety of microphone models and adjust their placement in front of the cabinet. Microphone choices and placement options include models based on Shure SM-57, Sennheiser MD-421 and a Neumann U-67 - on- and off-axis.

Line 6, GuitarPort, POD and Vetta are trademarks of Line 6, Inc. All other product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during Line 6's sound model development.

PODxt Series: Troubleshooting and Calibration

support@line6.com — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:00:19 GMT

Q: How to resolve a blank screen on a PODxt LIVE

A: If you are getting a blank screen on your PODxt LIVE please try the Edit Buffer Initialization with the following steps:

1. Turn off the POD

2. Turn on the POD while holding down the Save and Edit buttons simultaneously

3. The POD's LCD screen should display Init Edit Buffer

4. Push the Output mode button

5. Turn the Select / Select Page knob one click to the right

6. Turn the Effect Tweak / Change Value knob to the left or right adjusting the contrast.

If this does not solve the issue for you please locate your local Service Center for repair.

Q: I purchased a MODEL PACK and can't find any of the new features on my device.

A: Please run Line 6 License Manager and authorize your purchased MODEL PACK/s for use with your Line 6 Devices and Software.

1. Download and install the latest version of Line 6 License Manager for your operating system from the Line 6 software page. Go to the following link for software downloads: Line 6 Software downloads.
2. Before launching the Line 6 License Manager, be sure to have your Internet connection active (and your Line 6 device connected, if you are using one).
3. Launch the License Manager:

On Mac® - Go to /Applications/Line 6/Line 6 License Manager.
On Windows® - Go to Start menu\Programs\Line 6\Tools\Line 6 License Manager.

4. Log in to your Line 6 account.
5. Select the device to which you want to authorize for use with your licenses and click the Authorize button.
6. Once the Authorization process completes, you may be prompted with a screen informing you that your Line 6 device includes some Add-Ons that need to be “Installed” on your device. If you are presented with this screen, click the Install button to proceed.
7. At this point, you are able to use your licenses on your authorized device. Repeat this process with any other devices you want to authorize for use with your licenses.

Note: The installation of your model pack will not add presets to your device/program, it will add more AMP or EFFECTS models.

Q: I am trying to set up my POD XT Live and on the what are you connecting to screen I cannot get it out of Studio/Direct mode.

A:When headhphones are plugged in, the POD XT Live defaults to Studio/Direct mode. Please unplug the headphones and it should give you the other connection options.

Q: How do I calibrate the pedal on my PODxt Live?

1. Make sure there is nothing connected to your PODxt live aside from the power cable.

2. Power up the PODxt Live while holding down the Bank Up pedal

3. Press the Amp pedal (this will reset the current settings)

4. Move the pedal all the way to the heel back position, then all the way forward until the toe switch clicks. You will want to stand up and shift all of your weight to the toe position until you see the WAH light turn on.

5. Wait 10 seconds, then power the PODxt Live off and back on again.

6. Your pedal is now calibrated.

Q: What type of pedal should I use for the external expression pedal?

A: The Line 6 EX-1 is the pedal recommended for use with all Line 6 gear. You should be able to use any expression pedal with a 10K potentiometer if you do not have an EX-1 available.

Q: Can I calibrate the external expression pedal?

A: There is no calibration method for the external expression pedal.

PODxt Family Error Codes

If you are experiencing the following error codes in the display of your PODxt device:

Invalid Error Code 01

Invalid Error Code 02

Invalid Error Code 03

Invalid Error Code 04

Invalid Error Code 05

Invalid Error Code 06

please try the following:

Try the Edit Buffer Initialization with the following steps:

1. Turn off the POD

2. Turn on the POD while holding down the Save and Edit buttons simultaneously

3. The POD's LCD screen should display Init Edit Buffer

4. Push the Output mode button

5. Turn the Select / Select Page knob one click to the right

6. Turn the Effect Tweak / Change Value knob to the left or right adjusting the contrast.

If that does not help, please try re-installing the flash memory on the PODxt device using the instructions in the following link:

Pod xt Series: Factory Reset, Reflash, and Firmware Updates

If this does not solve the issue for you please locate your local Service Center for repair.

POD Connections, Routing and the 4 Cable Method

support@line6.com — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:14:00 GMT

Q: Can I connect my POD/2.0/XT/X3/Live to the front (instrument input) of my amplifier?

A: Yes.You will want to create as clean a sound as possible on your amplifier. You will want to make the combo amplifier's EQ as "flat" as possible by turning the treble and bass controls to zero and maxing out the mid control. You should also set POD's output to 9 or 10 o'clock to avoid overdriving the instrument input of the amplifier and have no effects active. You will want to experiment with the output level on the POD to create a sound that works for your situation. Below is the routing for this set up:

Guitar > POD unit > Amplifier instrument input. This works but you will be stacking two pre amps in series (the POD unit acts as a preamp). Make sure you also adjust the OUTPUT Mode on the POD unit for optimal tone, many end users prefer "Combo/Stack FRONT"

Q: Can I bypass the preamp section of my amp to avoid stacking two preamps?

A: Yes, There are two ways this can be accomplished.

1) If your amplifier has a CD/MP3 input you can go directly in the this jack from the POD output (This is a common method with the Line 6 Spider Series amplifiers). Be aware you may need to "trick" your amplifier input by using a 1/4" "dummy" plug in the instrument input to allow signal to pass to the speaker (headphone adaptors often work well for this purpose).

Guitar > POD unit > Amplifier CD/MP3 input with 1/4" "dummy" plug in the instrument input

2) If your amplifier has an effects loop (i.e. the Line 6 Spider Valve or Flextone) you can use your POD unit as the main Pre amp and distortion generator, using only the power amp section of your amplifier by plugging into the "effects return" or "power amp input". If the amplifier has a "power amp in", the POD output will most likely control the output volume. If the amplifier has "effect loop return" the amplifier master volume will most likely control the output volume. Below is the routing for this:

Guitar-> POD In - POD Out -> Amp FX Return. Make sure you also adjust the OUTPUT Mode on the POD unit for optimal tone Combo or Stack PWRAMP when applicable.

Q: Can I run my POD/X3/xt/Pro/Live/Floor in an effect loop of an amplifier to use just the effects rather than the amp modeling?

A: Yes, it is possible to to run a POD as an effect unit in the effect loop of an amplifier. You may want to turn off the amp modeling or use as clean a sound as possible to avoid stacking preamps. You may also need to lower the “line level” signal of the amplifier's effect send output to "instrument level" to avoid potential damage to the input of your POD. Some POD units will have a pad switch that will accomplish this function. If your POD unit does not have an input pad switch, a device such as the Ebtech Line Level Shifter can be used to lower the line level if necessary. Below is the routing for this:

Guitar > Amp In / Amp FX Send> POD IN - POD Out > Amp FX Return. With this routing, you would have to bypass the amp modeling on the POD unit and use it for FX only, using your amp's own preamp section.

Q: Can I connect my POD to two amps for a stereo configuration?

A: Yes. Connect the left output of the Pod to the input of one amp and the right output of the Pod to another amp. It would be best if you could connect your Pod to the amps using the effects loop of the amp if you have one since it will bypass the pre amp of your amplifier.

Q: What is the Four cable method? (POD X3 Live and Pro Only)

A: The “Four Cable” method (4CM) can be used for any effect unit that has an effects loop when connecting to an amplifier that has an effects loop (i.e. the POD X3 Live). This cabling method allows the end-user to place filters and overdrive units before the preamp section of the amplifier, and modulation and delay effects after the effect loop in the effect unit. This way the amplifier will provide the tones and the Line 6 device will provide the effects (pre and post). Be sure to enable the effects loop, and experiment with Pre-post effect to decide which method works best for you.

Instrument > X3Live guitar in

X3Live effect loop send > instrument input of amplifier

Amplifier effect loop send > X3Live effect loop return

X3 line output > Amplifier effect loop return.

Q: Can I run the two tones separately, such as one tone for "pre" amp sounds and the other for "post" (i.e. effect loop) sounds?

A: An “alternate” method of the Four Cable method is to completely separate the front of the amp effects (i.e. filters and overdrives) into Tone 1, and the time based effects (chorus, delay, reverb) in Tone 2. The tones will need to be panned hard left (1) and hard right (2) in the outputs section (any blending of the tones may result in feedback). Be aware that you will need to have both tones active to get sound, and you need to set up the inputs as follows: Tone 1: Guitar, Tone 2: Aux. Feel free to experiment with the "amp settings" to determine which setting works best for your setup.The connection wiring is:

Instrument > X3Live guitar in

X3Live Live (left) output > amplifier input

Amplifier FX loop send > X3Live Aux input

X3Live (right) output > Amplifier FX loop return

The Four Cable Method Tutorial Video by Harmony Central!

Video is listed alphabetically under "Multi-Effects".

PODxt series: Application FAQs

support@line6.com — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:16:59 GMT

2x12 and 4x12 are not showing up on PODxt series

Q: My manual refers to output modes "4x12" and "2x12", or "VIBE", but I can't find them on my POD XT Live

A: We decided to use more intuitive, user-friendly terms on the POD XT Live, but unfortunately the manual was not updated. Where the manual mentions "4x12" and "2x12", it is referring to "Stack mode" and "Combo mode", respectively, in the Pod XT's "What am I connected to?" mode. Each of these modes offer the option of connecting through the "Front" of the amp or the "Pwramp" (back) section of the amp. When using the "Front" option, tone correction options are made available to shape the overall PODxt output to sound good in front of a combo amp. The "What are you connecting to" page previously offered an option for "Live: Front of 2x12 Combo", which was basically a "2x12 power amp with speakers" setting with some additional filtering to compensate for the sound of your combo amp's preamp section. This setting was replaced by the VIBE setting, which split out the speaker configuration and the combo preamp compensation into two different adjustable parameters. Incidentally, the VIBE setting that mapped to the old "combo mode" setting is "MIDHVY - 480Hz" when used along with the "Live: 2x12" DEST setting.

PODxt set to MONO

Q: How can I set the Podxt to mono if I'm connecting the Podxt to a mono amp?

A: You will have to set the Podxt to "Live" mode. To do this, select the tuner button, turn the select knob until you see "What are you connected to" page. Turn the "Effect Tweak" knob to "Live 4X12 or 2X12" or "Stack" or "Combo". This will alow the Podxt outputs to be mono.

EX-1 control parameters on Podxt

Q: I am having a problem getting my PODxt to allow me to control the effect parameters via the expression pedal on the FBV Shortboard.

A: The EX-1 expression pedal will control some functions and this is how you get them to work. Press the "Edit" button then turn the "select" knob until you see the "wah | volume" page. On the volume side, select or highlight "Assign" with the third soft button located under the main display. Turn the "Effect Tweak" knob to change from volume to Tweak. In the updated PODxt, these parameters are changed on the page after the "wah/volume" page. By changing from volume to tweak you have engaged to EX-1 to control any function that comes under "tweak". To find out what's under the tweak selection, turn the "Select" knob to the next page where you will see "FX Tweak | tempo". on the FX tweak side you may scroll through the stomp tweaks, delay tweaks, mod tweaks etc. Make sure if you select say the delay time, the delay button light must be on and so with the other effects.

PODxt three stomp with FBV

Q: Can the PODxt actually play three stomp box sounds when conected to a FBV? Section 9-7 of the pilots handbook seems to indicate that.

A: These buttons are for the Vetta series of amps. With the PodXt, the Stomp2 button controls Compression on/off and Stomp3 controls Gate On/Off. This is explained in the documentation that ships with the FBV.

Connecting any POD unit to an amplifier

POD Connections, Routing and the 4 Cable Method

Amp bypassed on PODxt

Q: How do I bypass the Amp Models?
A: In preset mode turn the amp model knob counter clock wise to Bypass with all the effects buttons off, this will put the Podxt/Bass PODxt in bypass, then "save". You are really making a bypass channel or bypass preset.

Q: If I set the PODxt to bypass the amp sounds, is the preamp of the PODxt bypassd, will I get the pure tone of my amp?

A:Yes, you can also save your setup as a preset (no amp model, just effects).

Original POD & POD 2.0 FAQs

support@line6.com — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:24:01 GMT

Q: What is the warranty of the original POD and POD 2.0?

A: The warranty of the original POD/POD 2.0 is twelve (12) months from the date of purchase when bought new from an authorized Line 6 dealer.

Q: Where can I download a manual for the original POD/POD 2.0?

A: Line 6 Manuals

Note: If the pedal jack of your POD is labeled "pedal" than it is NOT compatible with our FBV line of foot controllers. If the pedal jack of your POD is labeled "FBV" then it WILL work with our FBV line of foot controllers.

Q: Which foot controllers are compatible with the original POD/POD 2.0?

A: The original PODs and POD 2.0s that are labeled 'Pedal' above the RJ45 pedal connection are compatible with the older Line 6 FB4 and the Line Floor Board. Those PODs that are labeled 'FBV' above the RJ45 pedal connection are compatible with the current FBV series of foot controllers.

Q: Is it possible to upgrade my POD 1 to a Bass POD?

A: Unfortunately, there is no upgrade path between the Pod and Bass Pod.

Q: How do I upgrade or check the Firmware/EPROM version of my POD/POD 2.0/POD Pro?

A: Firmware EPROMs are no longer available from Line 6. Please check out the EPROM Upgrade and F.A.Q. document for more information.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

Hold down the TAP TEMPO button and press MANUAL. This will "virtually latch" the TAP button in the depressed position so that you can access the secondary functions without holding down the TAP button. This leaves both hands free for playing the guitar and auditioning the changes. Press TAP again to deactivate it.

Q: Does the POD have a MIDI through?

A: The POD does not have midi thru, only midi in and midi out.

Q: How do I connect my POD's MIDI In and Out to my computer?

A: Please check out the Original POD Computer Connectivity document.

Q: How do I record the audio signal of my POD 2.0 directly into my computer?

A: In order to record the audio signal of your POD / POD 2.0 directly into your computer, you will first need the proper type of software that is capable of recording audio loaded into your computer. You will also need a sound card that has an audio input. If you have a Soundblaster type of card, you will need a cable that has two 1/4 inch mono plugs on one end and one 1/8 inch stereo plug. This cable can be found at most major music retailers. The two 1/4 inch mono jacks on this cable will need to be inserted into the POD's Left and Right Outputs and the other end of the cable should be inserted into the audio input of your computer's sound card. Make sure your sound card and audio software are configured to receive audio input and you should be ready to record.

If you are using another type of soundcard, like a unit that has an external break out box, you can plug directly into that box using a regualr guitar cable of a balanced (TRS) cable. Be sure to check the documentation that came with the unit to configure it correctly.

Q: Can the Pod Pro be used as a mic pre?

A: The POD Pro does not have a XLR, balanced input which is what is needed for most low impedance microphones. Technically, you could use an impedance transformer to convert a low impedance mic line to high impedance or use a high impedance mic and then use the POD as a mic pre but you may not get the greatest, most noise-free results as the POD Pro was not really designed for this application. That said, you may try it out and find a sound that is quite interesting and useful so let your ears be your guide!

Q: Is it possible to use the preset amp models with a different speaker cab model other than the pre set one? If so how do you do it?

A: Just hold down the Tap Tempo button on POD while turning the Effects knob to switch cabinet models.

You can view or download the owners manuals for all Line 6 products at our User Manuals Page.

I noticed that when using POD without a MIDI editor on PC, you're not able to control your feedback on delay effect.

POD version 1.4 (or earlier versions) will not store the delay feedback. This has been addressed in POD 2. Not only will 2.0 store delay feedback but you can also adjust it from the front of the POD. Please contact us directly for an EPROM upgrade of your POD.

Q: How can I control the "Delay Level" on my POD when using the Delay in conjunction with another effect?

A: When using the POD or POD Pro, the Delay Level and Delay Feedback can be adjusted by holding down the TAP TEMPO button and turning the MIDDLE knob for Delay Level and the BASS knob for Delay Feedback. Also, REVERB Decay can be adjusted by holding down TAP TEMPO and turning the REVERB knob. More information can be found in the EFFECTS section of the POD manual.

How to correlate delay knob settings to Milliseconds

Here is a chart that correlates Effect Tweak knob settings to delay time in ms. Please remember that these are estimates and you may need to move the knob a little to get the exact setting. Knob setting Milliseconds 0-75 1-76 2-100 3-146 4-225 5-350 6-625 7-850 8-1400 9-2600

Q: Did you create a pitch shift or harmonizer effect for thePOD PRO? If so, can I download it from your web site?

A: No. There is no harmonizing/pitch shifter patch to download into the Pod Pro.

Q: How do I install a new EPROM upgrade chip in the POD/POD 2.0?

A: To install the Pod EPROM, take the four screws out of the back of the pod to expose the main PC board, it would be the largest chip on the board. Remove the chip with a flat screwdriver and replace with the new one. There is a notch on the socket on the PC board, line up the notch on the chip with the notch on the socket. NOTE: We no longer have any POD PRO EPROMS. You may be able to find a user on our forums or elsewhere online who has an extra chip that they would be willing to give you.

Q: Why isn't POD 2.0 equipped with an XLR direct output jack? Instead you have equipped it with left and right 1/4" jacks, making it still necessary to use a DI box when running it directly into the snake/mixer when playing live.

A:The POD's output jacks are TRS connectors. If you use standard mono cables, you will get -10, unbalanced signal. If you use TRS connectors, you will get +4 balanced signal. (To connect to XLR inputs of a mixer or snake, you can get TRS-to-XLR connectors from Hosa. Click here to go to their page for details.

Q: What are the differences in features between all of the Firmware versions of the POD?

POD Version 1.x differences from POD version 2.0
- 4 More amp models - line6 twang,crunch# 2, Blues, and insane.
- Can access all 32 amp models from the front panel - without midi.
- With Tap Tempo held down the following dials change:
  - Drive - Distortion (on/off)
  - Bass - Delay feedback
  - Middle - Delay Level
  - Treble - Presence boost (on/off)
  - Channel Volume - Drive Boost (on/off)
  - Reverb - Reverb Decay
  - Effect Tweak - Tap Tempo Speed
  - Amp Models - Other 16 amp models
  - Effect - Cab Models
- The Marshall off axis cab sim went away and was replaced with Marshall w/greenbacks.
- Amp and effects customization feature was added:
- Ability to store your favorite settings for amps and effects, so that next time you turn the dial, they are how you like them.
  - Set an amp model how you like it (or effect).
  - Hold down save and Tap Tempo (Manual, Tap Tempo, A, and B start to flash)
  - Hit (A) to save the amp settings. And (B) to save save the effects setting.
  - Next time you move to that amp/effect it will be set how you like it.
  - Does not work in manual mode.
- POD can be "tuned" to work with different amp setups
  - Hold down SAVE while powering up
  - Press UP and DOWN to select:
  - A - POD feeding Power amp and closed back cab.
  - B - POD feeding Power amp and open back cab
  - C - POD in front of combo/head and open back cab
  - D - POD in front of combo /head and closed back cab

POD version 2.1 is different from 2.2:
- Latch mode was added.
  - Hold down Tap Tempo and Manual at the same time for about 3 seconds.
  - Tap tempo will flash slowly on older POD's.
    - There is no visual indication of Latch mode on newer (v 2.54) FBV compatible PODs.
  - All dials act as if you are holding down Tap Tempo.
  - Press Tap Tempo one more time to disengage Latch Mode.
- Delay spill-over was removed to allow latch mode.
  - When you switch patches, your delay will not carry over, it turns off.

POD version 2.2 is different from 2.3:
- Some amp models were slightly changed, most noticeably the Marshall sims.
- Some cab models were changed.

Q: What is the difference between the original POD/POD 2.0 and the newer POD 2.0?

A: The most obvious differrences are the display now have a different 3-digit LCD display and the POD is now labeled 'FBV' above the RJ45 connection to show compatibility with the FBV series foot controllers. These newer POD 2.0's are not compatible with the older FB4 or Line 6 Floor Board controllers. The newer POD 2.0 also has a different processor from the original and is not upgradeable via EPROM chip. Also, because of this new processor, the modeling of this POD 2.0 may sound slightly different that an original POD 2.0.

Q: How do I bypass the amp models in the POD?

A: Unfortunately, you cannot bypass the amp models in the POD. You can, however, set up some patches that sound as if there was no amp model being used.

The most transparent model on the Pod is the "Tube Preamp" model. It is designed to be flat and uncolored, and does not have any cabinet modeling. Set your bass, mids, and treble to 12 o'clock for a "flat" setting.

Q: What amps, cabs, and effects are included in the POD/POD Pro?

A: Please review the cab models.pdf file below for reference.

Q: How do I know what cab model I have connected to my amp?

A: There are two cabinet setups in the POD 2.0:

Cabinet Tuning:

In cabinet select mode, simply hold the "TAP" button and turn the effect knob to scroll through different cabinet sounds.

Cabinet Select:

Your POD can be tuned for optimal performance with a variety of systems when the A.I.R. switch is set to its AMP position. By default, your POD expects be plugged in before an open-backed cabinet. If you want to plug into something else, you'll want to change the Cabinet Tuning Mode.

To do this:

Hold the Save button while powering up your POD.
The POD's display will show a letter for one of the Cabinet Tuning Modes; press the Up and Down arrows to pick the mode, then press Save.
Use Mode (A-D) when POD is (A-D) & your speaker cabs are (A-D)

A feeding power amp closed back (ideal for 4x12 cab)
B feeding power amp open back (ideal for 1x12 cab)
C (default) in front of combo/head open back (ideal for 1x12 or 2x12 cab)
D in front of combo/head closed back (ideal for 4x12 cab)

Q: Is it possible to use a MIDI controller with my Line 6 device?

A: All of the Line 6 products equipped with MIDI inputs and outputs can be controlled by another external MIDI device. The most commonly used are the Voodoo Labs Ground Control and the Behringer FCB 1010.

Since you can not adjust the values on most Line 6 products that receive MIDI information, issues with communication are generally resolved by programming the sending unit correctly.

Basically, the POD only knows that when you send it MIDI MESSAGE "A" it will do ACTION "A". Since this can not be changed in the POD (and most other Line 6 products) you need to make sure that your foot controller (or other controlling device) is sending MIDI MESSAGE "A"

Please refer to the back of your Line 6 user manual for a list of all MIDI events pertaining to your product.

For more on MIDI, check out this site: http://www.midi.org/

POD Input Levels

Q: Will line level inputs into the POD destroy it? The manual says the POD is built for guitar level inputs, but can you run line level inputs from keyboards into the POD without messing it up?

A: You won't destroy it, but the overall sound quality may leave something to be desired. You might want to try a buffer/direct box between your keyboard and the Pod to lower the level back down to instrument level settings.

Tap Tempo Times

Q: How do I set the TAP TEMPO button to a specific number?

A: Remember that the tweak knob is an analog pot, so to get it exact, you may have to move it a little + or -. Refer to the Delay Time Settings chart below.

Delay Level Adjustments

Q: How can I control the "Delay Level" on my POD when using the Delay in conjunction with another effect?

No Tuner Control via MIDI

Q: Is there a way to use MIDI control to turn the tuner mode on and off?

A: There is no MIDI sysex assignment of the tuner ON/OFF function.

Switching Cab Models

Q: Is it possible to use the preset amp models with a different speaker cab model other than the pre set one? If so how do you do it?

A: Just hold down the Tap Tempo button on POD while turning the Effects knob to switch cabinet models.

Delay Time Settings

Q: How do I correlate delay knob settings to Milliseconds?

A: Here is a chart that correlates Effect Tweak knob settings to delay time in ms. Please remember that these are estimates and you may need to move the knob a little to get the exact setting.

Knob setting Milliseconds

0 75
1 76
2 100
3 146
4 225
5 350
6 625
7 850
8 1400
9 2600
10 3070

Original POD Computer Connectivity

support@line6.com — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:24:18 GMT

Q: How do I conenct the POD to my computer to record?

A: In order to record the audio signal of your POD / POD 2.0 directly into your computer, you will first need the proper type of software that is capable of recording audio loaded into your computer.

You will also need a sound card that has an audio input.

If you have a Soundblaster type of card, you will need a cable that has two 1/4 inch mono plugs on one end and one 1/8 inch stereo plug. This cable can be found at most major music retailers. The two 1/4 inch mono jacks on this cable will need to be inserted into the POD's Left and Right Outputs and the other end of the cable should be inserted into the audio input of your computer's sound card. Make sure your sound card and audio software are configured to receive audio input and you should be ready to record.

If you are using another type of soundcard, like a unit that has an external break out box, you can plug directly into that box using a regular guitar cable of a balanced (TRS) cable. Be sure to check the documentation that came with the unit to configure it correctly.

Q: How do I connect my POD to my computer via MIDI to edit tones with Line 6 Edit?

A: In order to establish communication between your POD's MIDI In and Out and your computer, you will need a MIDI-USB Interface, such as the M-Audio MIDI Sport Uno or a MIDI interface, two standard MIDI cables and the cables necessary to connect the interface to your computer. If your computer is equipped with a Sound Blaster type MPU 401 sound card, you can simply use a Joystick Port to MIDI adapter cable. This cable will allow you to connect your POD's MIDI directly to your computers sound card and establish communication between your POD's MIDI and your computer. The cable should provide MIDI In and Out jacks on one end as well as a Joystick "Thru" connector on the other. The "Thru" connector will enable you to connect a game controller as well as the MIDI cable to your computer at the same time. Please be aware that some Windows computer systems have MIDI driver incompatibility issues that prohibit the use of the joystick port with MIDI products. These Windows machines will also need a MIDI interface.