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al-wizard Just Startin' 6 posts since
Nov 25, 2007
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Jun 9, 2012 11:08 AM

POD STUDIO vs POD HD

Dear friends,

 

In my studio and live gigs I'm using gear: LOPTOP + POD STUDIO GX (with Pod Farm 2) + FVB mkII and it works perfect for me since I can manage sounds, set lists and everything in computer and possibilities are endless. But since I'm constantly looking to improve and make my gear better sounding I have a question for line 6:

 

Are POD STUDIO GXs' DA/AD output characteristics worse then ones' from sound processors like POD HD or ant other devices? If yes or partly yes, would you give me any recommendation to upgrade my STUDIO GX hardware in order to keep using computer based approach (someLine6Hardware + POD FARM + FVB mkII)  I'm using now? For example POD STUDIO  UX1 (UX2) might comes with better hardware characteristics? Or any other ways to make it even more PRO sounding hardware and software combination?

 

Thanks a lot for cooperation,

 

Alex

  • jws1982 Iknowathingortwo 263 posts since
    Jul 26, 2008
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    Jun 11, 2012 9:27 AM (in response to al-wizard)
    Re: POD STUDIO vs POD HD

    The physical A/D converters in each unit probably aren't that different.  It would be the processing that makes the big difference.  POD HD models are completely different from the ground up.  I'd recommend just trying out a POD HD for a few days.  You'll find out quickly whether you prefer it or not. 

      • jws1982 Iknowathingortwo 263 posts since
        Jul 26, 2008
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        Jun 11, 2012 11:37 AM (in response to al-wizard)
        Re: POD STUDIO vs POD HD

        I'd love to see a POD Farm HD.  Hopefully Line 6 is working on this.  It'd be super-easy for them to create, I think they're just waiting to release it.  Perhaps they can do some combination of POD Farm 2 and HD models, where any models that aren't done in HD right now are still available.

         

        For example, the mic preamp models in POD Farm 2 are great.  I use them all the time.  To my knowledge, these aren't available in any HD products.  They should be, as most of the time people just run POD's straight into the board.  Having a mic preamp model in the post position does wonders for the guitar tone in those cases.

         

        Sounds like you should stick to your current setup.  Personally, that'd be the way I'd go too.  Just upgrade software when/if POD Farm HD comes out.

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