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Re: How Do I Set Up My POD X3?

support@line6.com — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:55:57 GMT

Thanks for the advice. I got Mixcraft 5's free trial, and am planning to buy the full version. I know it works well because I know someone who uses a Pod X3 with it! In short, all I really needed to do was ditch Audacity and get Line 6 Monkey and update stuff. Now I'm trying to get awesome sounds using Gearbox. Thanks for the advice! I'll be enjoying my Pod X3 for a while! \m/_

Re: How Do I Set Up My POD X3?

support@line6.com — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 21:52:50 GMT

Aside from getting speakers, what do I need to do to record through Gearbox though? (I'd be using Audacity to record for now.) I plug my Pod X3 into the computer via the USB 2.0 cable, hook up the electric guitar to the Input 1 area of the X3, but how do I record? Do I just have Gearbox open to record using its settings? I tried recording, and turning up the master volume knob on the X3 all the way, but it comes in really quiet.

Essentially, I just need to know how to record using the amp setting I made in Gearbox. I can't find a tutorial ANYWHERE that explains it. Thanks in advance if you know how to do this (or can point me in the direction to a Pod X3 and Gearbox setup tutorial).

Re: How Do I Set Up My POD X3?

support@line6.com — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 03:24:34 GMT

Okay, so I plug the speakers into the left and right outputs? Only thing is that I don't have speakers, I have a laptop... without speakers. :P I assume I'll need a 3.5mm to 1/4 inch headphone jack to be able to hear anything, right?

Sorry for my lack of knowledge... I know the guitar is connected to the X3 right, because the tuner works. I just can't hear it, and I don't know if I can edit it in Gearbox yet. Any more advice would be appreciated!

Re: Heavy Guitar sound with Bright high tones

support@line6.com — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 01:45:05 GMT

For making bright-sounding high mids, I recommend using little bass. For leads, I'd use almost no bass at all. Usually I notice that bass is the culprit in your leads sounding dull. See if that works!

How Do I Set Up My POD X3?

support@line6.com — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 01:39:07 GMT

Hey Line 6 community! I just decided to set up my POD X3 (it's not the POD X3 Live or Pro), but I have no idea how. I'm a novice at this, so it's all a little complicated and overwhelming for me. I just knew I had to get something so I can record all these ideas for songs before they leave me. Anyway, I'm using Gearbox and got the X3 all situated with that. However, I can't hear any audio, for one. I have my Ibanez plugged with a 1/4 inch cable into the X3, and the X3 plugged into the computer via the USB 2.0 port cable. Should I be able to hear it on the computer now? I feel like there's something I'm missing or forgetting... I don't have anything plugged into the left or right outputs. Is that the issue?

In other words, I'm just looking for a how-to on how I can get the POD X3 connected to the guitar, and hear what I'm playing in Gearbox (so I can edit it there). Once I get there, I'm all set. Any advice or walkthroughs would be greatly, GREATLY appreciated. It's no fun not even being able to use my POD X3. Thanks in advance!