Hey omer442,

I, like you have recently purchased a tube amp and still have my X3 and want to use it for effects without the amp model.  I tried a few different hook up configurations and here is what I did to get the effects.  First you start with a new patch.  Just find a blank one.  Look at your amp models and turn the knob till you see pre amp for the type.  Then use your directional button to move to the bottom of the screen and turn off the cab and mike models.  Once you do this your dedicated EQ knobs on the front of the pod will no longer be changing anything because they have no model to control.  The exception to this is the master volume and reverb knobs.  Now, you need to check your input screen.  Set tone 1 and 2 to guitar.  Unless of course you use tone 2 for a mike.  I just have them set the same.  Then you look at the outputs.  Page 1 is studio direct.  Turn both tones on and set the pan in the middle.  That way if you ever need to use tone 2 it will be there.  Page 2 is 1/4" outputs.  In your case I would set the live mode to combo front.  Now you will have to adjust your lows so your amp sounds nice and full on the bottom end. (if that is what you like of course)  Now the plug in part.  Plug your guitar into the guitar in on the POD like normal.  Then run a cable from your left 1/4" out on the POD to the inpit on the amp.  Now you can start tweaking your empty patch.  I hope this helps.  If I did not explain it right it is all explained in your manual under inputs and outputs. Section 6, pages 1-3.  And tweaking tones, amp and cab, Section 5, pages 1-3.

Guitarseven