Community: Message List - just about to buy a Pod HD Pro....

Re: just about to buy a Pod HD Pro....

support@line6.com — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:39:22 GMT

I have an AxeFx Ultra but I am on an extended work assignment away from my actual home. Rather than take my AxeFx rig, I took my trusty Pod XT. I just pulled the trigger on a bean HD to replace it so I can try out Line 6's new tech (they added the Soldano model so I didn't have to break my solemn vow to never buy a modeler that did not model the SLO). I adored the XT, so I am sure I'm in for a treat. Even though I have a "bigger" rig, I found lots of uses for the XT due to its portability, ruggedness, and inexpensive (compared to the Fractal) replacement/repair cost, I've used it as a preamp/FX unit for a combo amp via the loop, a dedicated sound card for my laptop (Axe was interfaced to the desktop system), etc.

PODs are incredibly useful tools, I sold a ton of preamps, pedals, amps, and other rack units whne I got the Axe but kept the XT, one combo amp, one rack unit, and two stompboxes. To me being on that short list says a lot for those units. I fully expect the HD to be a worthy replacement.

Re: just about to buy a Pod HD Pro....

support@line6.com — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:39:44 GMT

Thanks for the info.

Yes, I love the Axe FX II but also really loved the HD500 I had. As Phil mentioned there are some effects in the Pod HD that I prefer and it also has the full suite of M Class effects that I can use going straight into the front of a tube amp if I need that option. The more options, the better....I think

Thanks,

Re: just about to buy a Pod HD Pro....

support@line6.com — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:24:00 GMT

You have an AXE-FX II ? Why would you need to add anything else ?

Can't speak for the original poster, but I've seen quite a few people who have the Axe-FX and use Line 6 for certain effects. The general consensus seems to be that while the Axe effects are more powerful and pristine, they don't do vintage-style stuff quite as well, and they are much harder to dial in.

Re: just about to buy a Pod HD Pro....

support@line6.com — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:19:44 GMT

One of the music stores I talked to said they didn't stock the PODHD Pro because they didn't sell very well. They were selling lots of PODHD Desktops, 500s, and 300s.

You have an AXE-FX II ? Why would you need to add anything else ?

Re: just about to buy a Pod HD Pro....

support@line6.com — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:24:42 GMT

I don't know. I'd send them an email. I've actually bought a few things from them and contacted them questions a few times, and they're pretty quick to get back.

Re: just about to buy a Pod HD Pro....

support@line6.com — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:16:59 GMT

excellent....thanks Phil!

You don't happen to know if they ship into Canada do you?

Thanks,

Re: just about to buy a Pod HD Pro....

support@line6.com — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:13:08 GMT

You can get an HD Pro from Hello Music for $579, fwiw.

Re: just about to buy a Pod HD Pro....

support@line6.com — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:14:02 GMT

perfect....thanks!

Just to note....I used to have a Pod HD500 (that I loved but sold it). I also have the AxeFX II and really like the rack mounted format and would love to add the Pod HD Pro back in...

Re: just about to buy a Pod HD Pro....

support@line6.com — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:12:29 GMT

Line 6 generally makes significant new product announcements at the annual NAAM conference (late Jaunary). If nothing is announced there it's likely that there's nothing significant coming for another year.

Personally, I don't anticipate anything new in the guitar multi-fx line just yet. I think the Pod HD series will be the latest and greatest for a while. But that's just my opinion - I know nothing more than you or any other user about that.

just about to buy a Pod HD Pro....

support@line6.com — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:04:33 GMT

And I am noticing that it is out of stock at many of the locations that I am trying to source from. Just curious if this could mean that there may be a new product release in the not to distant future or is a new version a long way off.

I know that this can't be answered accurately.....just wanting a general feel

Thanks,