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Pod HD Series Bass Patches

support@line6.com — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:50:01 GMT

This thread is meant to share information and patches for Bass, using Pod HD series.

To start the discussion, here's my Bass Setlist for HD500 with 20 patches:

Updated: V3 added (same setlist with different settings) Read the whole thread to find some info.

HD500 Setlist v3 - "High Output Bass Amps" (16-Jan)

http://www.mediafire.com/?h4yta8468nawfzt

-This version solves the low volume output you usually get with a bass.

It is focused on amps+cabs. Includes some effects.

This may require more detailed info. We can discuss later what I've done here, if you like.

Give it a try, and come here to comment! invite your friends!

--Old versions-- (deprecated since V3):

HD500 Setlist v2 - "Clean Bass Amps" (11-Jan) http://www.mediafire.com/?8m27l5g3uc5wv3o

HD500 Setlist v1 - "Bass Amps" (09-Jan) http://www.mediafire.com/?59syh3dt9900aby

Update: Converted Setlists:

I´m using this tool: http://www.jzab.de/content/pod-hd

- For Pod HD PRO : You can simply change the file extension or use the converter to load a HD500 setlist.

- For HD Desktop: Use the converter to prevent any issue.

- For Pod HD400/300: There´s no Tube comp here, but you can convert my HD500 setlist with any other comp using the converter.

Am I the only guy still playing a basspod xt live?

support@line6.com — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:08:56 GMT

well i love the pedal.. somtimes though i get annoyed at how no updates are made for it and wish i would have just waited and purchased the pod x3 live but i didnt.. so i wonder if the tone expansions intended for pod xt live would work on the basspod xt live?

any imput?

thanks

-Sam

Chunky Bass?

support@line6.com — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:16:02 GMT

Can anyone help with editing a good 'Chunky' tone. I'm looking for something along the lines of Eddie Jackson's tone. I am not the best at editing and some tips would some the 'Great Impatient One' alot of time.

Thanks

Problem seating low B string on bridge

support@line6.com — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:50:39 GMT

I use Cleartone strings on my 705 bass. The low B string (130) for this brand is not fully wound all the way to the ball end. As a result, the part of the string that sits on the piezo bridge is a smaller guage than the nominal 130. In addition, the fully-wound part of the string extends onto the tuning machine (also not ideal). Is there any way to adjust the string so the fully wound part extends from the bridge to the nut? Is this even a good idea? I've considered tying a knot at the ball end (using needlenose pliers or something).

Thanks!

Andy

New Variax 705, should I upgrade Bass Pod XT? Also missing XPS DI...

support@line6.com — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:25:57 GMT

Hi guys,

Long time Line 6 user but don't think I have posted here (well not in memory anyway!)

I had the original Bass Pod and now have the BPXT with the FBV floorboard.

As of today I managed to grab myself a 5 string variax bass (at a great price! still had all the tags/stickers etc on it, hardly ever played)

While I am all smiles, I have two questions for all you fellow low enders -

1) Is it worth getting the X3 Live over my current XT? (I like the idea of powering the Variax and switching patches, but have also read some compressor/limiter complaints and non frequency specific effects)

2) Any suggestions on where I could get a replacement XPS DI from? (I currently have an XPS Mini which powers the bass but doesn't have XLR out or ground lift etc) I realise this would be redundant if I got the X3Live but I would like to have the option to play without the X3Live as well.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Bass Tones Library 1

support@line6.com — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:56:52 GMT

First 5 Tones.

I have decided I hate CustomTone with a passion

What Line 6 pedal to use for Bass X3 or Bass Pod

support@line6.com — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:44:37 GMT

See attached a post, thought it would be easier to start a thread than add it to the document.

David,

A bandmate of mine just bought a Variax guitar, and it blew my mind. I play bass, and ran home to find out if there were a Variax Bass.

Very sad to see they're discontinued, but I'm sure I can find one on Ebay or Craigs.

My big question is, which live POD should I buy for it? I could go with the Pod X3 Live, or the regular BassPod Xt Live. Looks like there are pros and cons, from what people are saying in the forums. Are the features that were lost in the BassPod Xt Live worth investing in older tech, or should I just go with the newer Pod? We play classic rock covers mostly, some country rock when the crowd demands it. I can't seem to find a real clear answer as to whether the Variax Bass works flawlessly with the X3 Live.

I bought a multi-instrument modeling box a while ago, and find it a bit of a chore to find bass-specific sounds. But the idea of picking up a Variax Guitar down the road and being able to use it with the X3 is appealing. Grr, I can't make up my mind, bet a bass-specific setup that is specifically designed for Bass, or get the X3 solution where Variax Bass may not be fully supported.

Anything clues you can provide would be much appreciated.

Regards.

Todd

HI Todd

All these things come down to personal taste and what you need, but Im happy to share what I did and why.

I like you tried to weigh up the pros and cons of whether to use the Bass Pod XT or the X3 Live.

I also play in a covers band so versatility is the key for me it can be AC/DC one minute Stevie Wonder the next.

Which is why I went for the Variax from using the Tobias for rock to the Synth bass for Nutbush City Limits, having a Variax Bass I believe is the way to go. They do appear to have reliability issues if you watch the threads and string volume has been a little up and down and the piezos appear to die rather too frequently, so there can be a down side. So to negate this I use my GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) and bought a 5 string and a 4 string so I will have a back up. Touch wood I have only had the string volume issues and you can alter those through configuration.

I found mine on Ebay and found a guitar shop that still have a new 705 so you are right if you want a Variax Bass you can find them. This is why I added the survey to this group to let Line 6 know there is still a demand out there (hopefully).

The Bass Pod and the X3 Live have the same amps and cabs, and there are some known issues with the X3 Live around footswitches crapping out and the USB connection dropping out and being Made in China some have reliability issues. The Bass Pod offers a Biamping feature and with the X3 Live you get Dual Tones.

If you do decided to buy the X3 Live I have seen some posts on that forum that say after a certain serial number a lot of those problems are resolved. I can't confirm whether that is right or not>

I went for the X3 Live, the the main reasons were Dual Tone you can pull some amazing sounds with this but you have to put the work in. The outputs on the pedal I use are line signal out in stereo direct to the front of house using the XLR outputs on the X3 (these aren't on the Bass Pod) and then use my amp set flat just as a stage monitor so I can control the stage volume I have a Fender 80 Watt transistor amp using the other outputs for the stage sound (You can't do this on the Bass Pod and all in Stereo). It has a USB 2.0 and SPDIF connection for digital recording and I get all the guitar tones and effects for free some are useful others not.

Personally I have found this works great and I am really happy with my live sound through the front of house, (while both of them do it) being able to trigger a different guitar in the Variax means you get the whole tone with one click of the foot switch.

So I gig about 4 to 5 times a month from outdoor parties to pubs and clubs and have used my Variax 705 and X3 Live for the last 6 months trouble free. Also you get a great DI with the Variax Bass so if the X3 ever does crap itself self I would still be able to DI and keep going.

So there you go my two bobs worth on that but I am sure there will be Bass Pod XT users that will have a different story.

David

Shameless self promotion

support@line6.com — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:20:11 GMT

Our site is in the process of being updated.

I play bass in a covers band in Canberra Australia called Charlie Bold

Here is a link to our website.

http://www.charliebold.com

For other members of the forum feel free to add your band links (if you have one).

Apart from sharing with oyhers what you do it will also help the Google Rankings :-)

Bass patches for x3 live

support@line6.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:33:29 GMT

Is there any set of bass patches for x3 live ?

I dream of removing all unwanted guitar patches and replace them with bass patches.