Community: Message List - HD 500 Flip Top first bass amp head test VS Axe Fx 2 Ampeg based preamp + POD Preset

Re: HD 500 Flip Top first bass amp head test VS Axe Fx 2 Ampeg based preamp + POD Preset

support@line6.com — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:54:24 GMT

Love the comparison. If you start the clip at the 0:25 mark listen to the riff then jump to 1:25 I beleive the Axe FX is the clear winner. You really notice the POD starts to fall apart.

Re: HD 500 Flip Top first bass amp head test VS Axe Fx 2 Ampeg based preamp + POD Preset

support@line6.com — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:11:31 GMT

Thx for feedback. I agree. It will depend on the mix. And how well pod or axe gonna sit in the mix.

Re: HD 500 Flip Top first bass amp head test VS Axe Fx 2 Ampeg based preamp + POD Preset

support@line6.com — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:00:15 GMT

Funny, I am the opposite. I prefer what you get out of the Line6. I find it a bit smoother. Rather like that. Not a knock it out of the park win for the POD but if I had to make a decision based on this recording, I'd take the POD. Even if cost wasn't a factor.

Re: HD 500 Flip Top first bass amp head test VS Axe Fx 2 Ampeg based preamp + POD Preset

support@line6.com — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:20:26 GMT

Both tones sound great and remarkably similar, considering the difference in price point -- that being said, I've got to admit I prefer what you're getting out of the Axe-Fx 2 than the POD HD, in this case.

Either way, cool demo and awesome tone!

HD 500 Flip Top first bass amp head test VS Axe Fx 2 Ampeg based preamp + POD Preset

support@line6.com — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:18:48 GMT

A quick Warwick Corvette std. bass guitar test with Fractal Audio Axe Fx 2 (firmware version 6.00) and Line 6 POD HD 500 (firmware version 2.0). VST Drums - Toontrack Superior 2.0. There are 2 sections of main riff: 1. Axe Fx 2 chain with Pedal - Type Compressor, Shred Dist (Marshall Shredmaster) and SV Bass amp head (Ampeg SVX). 2. Line 6 POD HD 500 chain with Tube Comp (LA2A Teletronix), Line 6 distortion and Flip Top preamp (Ampeg B-15 NF Portaflex). There are no any cab sims in Axe Fx and POD patches. Music: Planet X "Ignotus per ignotium".

Presets:

Pod HD 500 Bass preset: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gw4b0zf5fwssk11/A2IN%20Flip%20Top%20Pre%20Bass%20Preset.h5e