Dec 28, 2012 4:46 AM
Line 6 pod X3 pro updates and advice needed
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I am considering buying one of these, are all the downloads and patches e.t.c still available as I understand a lot of the XT stuff is being fased out and does anyone know how long this will be supported as they are still available in shops? Is there any advice what to update if i buy this new or would it need any updates e.t.c. No experience in this type of thing so help would be really appreciated, cheers!
Cheers
Steve
The product is still supported, although no longer manufactured. All X3 updates are still available from the Downloads tab at the top of this page.
What you need to update depends on what is currently installed. Run Line 6 Monkey with your new X3 connected and you will bu guided through the installation of available updates.
Thanks
Can i save the down loads and any other updates to disc or once they are on my x3 are they non corruptable and permanent? Also is all software windows 7 compatible and maybe windows 8?
You can download the files to your computer if you wish, but you still need Line 6 Monkey to install the firmware on your X3. The Gearbox editor and the Pod Farm plugin can be installed directly on your computer without using Line 6 Monkey.
Once installed the software is 'permanent' subject to X3 system failure, as can happen with any computer at any time. Just as your Windows system may fail and require reinstallation of the OS, so too may your X3 which then requires a firmware reinstallation.
Yes, the software is compatible with Win7 and Win8.
Can i download and save the firmware update, just in case of system failure in future so i will have everything to get x3 back up and running ( can i buy a disc or get a replacement one if the owner doesnt have this), also which version of pod farm do i download from the list?
I am buying Pod X3 Pro second hand but is only a few months old, can i register it in my name even if the old owner doesnt help out by giving me details or deleting his registration, I am buying from an add on ebay, shouldnt have any problems with old owner, but just checking out the worst scenario.
Thanks for advice its really helping, looks like i may purchase this tomorrow. No doubt i will ask a lot more questions over the coming months ![]()
Cheers
Steve
Yes, you can download and save the firmware update. There is no disc - never was. Brand new X3s were shipped without a disc. All X3 firmware has always been downloaded. Your X3 Pro includes a license for Pod Farm version 1.x. Some may include a license for version 2.0 (NOT 2.5). Line 6 Monkey will let you know which version you are entitled to.
If the previous owner does not deregister the device you can contact Line 6 by phone (See Contact Us button at the foot of this page). They will get it sorted out for you.
Hope you enjoy your X3 Pro!
actually.... a PF2 license upgrades to 2.5 no problem at all....
what you don't get is the ability to use it hardware independent... which is the biggest benefit of a 2.5 license...
but there are other benefits.... such as native 64bit plugins.
Ah - thanks for the clarification.
Thanks again
More questions for you, can find lots of tone downloads for the x3 guitar side of things but cant find any bass tones, are they available on here. Also cant find manual for download, any ideas where i can find it. Doesnt seem to be aby videos for x3 pro either?
Cheers
Steve
The manual is available for download here http://line6.com/support/manuals/podx3live
I suspect that when you were looking you didn't click on the link at the top of the page that says "all products" because the X3 series is no longer current the manual doesn't come up as a matter of course.
Cheers
Correct I didnt Doh!
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