Nov 9, 2009 7:21 PM
POD farm vs Guitar port
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Trying to decide which to purchase. Basically a beginner and just want to record some rhythm tracks and play lead over. Maybe send a file or CD to friends to listen to if I get something that sounds good. Also interested in software to assist with learning the fretboard and maybe has some exercises to improve rhythm, timing, etc.
Hello,
I'd love to answer any questions you have. Can you provide me with some specific questions?
Are you referring to GuitarPort Online when you say GuitarPort?
Do you mean differences is hardware?
Line6Miller
Since posting I've contacted Line 6 technical support and had a number of questions answered, but maybe can clarify a number of points here. I need both the hardware interface to the computer and software for recording. In my previous post when I mentioned GuitarPort, I was talking about the Line 6 product that includes a red hardware interface and Riffworks recording software. It's my understanding that the red GuitarPort interface may be a bit limited in capabilities and I'd be better off with something like the POD UX1 interface and buying either Riffworks or some other recording software separately. Is that an accurate statement? Is there any advantage to buy the GuitarPort (red hardware interface) that includes recording software other than a lower cost as compared to buying the POD UX1 and Riffworks separately? As for the GuitarPort online product you mentioned, I really don't know what that is or how it relates to the red GuitarPort hardware interface. Further explanation would help. I do know that I'd like to use which ever hardware interface I end up with and associated software to work through some lessons that teach fretboard layout, music theory, and instruction on playing specific songs. Are those types of lessons included with the recording software or is that where GuitarPort online comes in? The other thing I'm a little fuzzy on is where the guitar effects or modeling is done. If I want to get a Black Panel type amp, is that done in the hardware interface (either the red GuitarPort box or the POD XT), or is that something that is configured or provided by the recording software on the computer, such as within Riffworks?
Hello,
The POD Studio hardware wise gives you more input (mic/line) and output (analog outs) options. It also comes with a nice copy of Ableton Live recording software which IMO is a bit more powerful and feature packed then Riffworks. You can actually download Riffworks T4 for free from the Sonoma Wireworks website if you'd like to test drive it.
GuitarPort Online is a subscription service that allows you to log on and download backing tracks, tablature and lessons which you'd play through the Gearbox software. For more information on that please check out www.guitarport.com.
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Line6Miller
Yep... that's pretty much everything I need to know.
Fantastic. Glad we could help!
Line6Miller
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