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I suppose it depends on what tones you personally like for slide. You can use slide with cleans, slight break up, crunch, or higher gain. Also depends on your guitar and pickups of course. Do you have an example of a nice slide sound you've heard that you'd like to try & emulate? If so, please do post a link, let us know your guitar and pickup types and we can then try & guide you.

No probs bro' and really sorry to hear about your friend & that you've been going through a bit of a rough patch yourself- but right back at you re above. Cheers

Even better! Hopefully they can upgrade it for you so you're good to go.

Aw, you sensitive soul you! Lol No of course not mate. I simply thought you might have missed that he didn't need parallel signal paths and nothing deeper than that. And you make the point beautifully that it's not what gear is best but what's best for you, and your choice clearly meets your needs really well, as my Pod Go meets mine. And of course that's exactly why Line 6 has come up with a range of products around a core concept, to suit different budgets and needs.

Bugger - is that with both a PC and a Mac via PGE? I think you need to raise a ticket with Line 6 support - I'm sure they'll be able to help you get it sorted one way or another. Keep us posted?

My pleasure Jerry; glad it was helpful & good luck. BTW, here's a pic of my Pod Go with two extra momentary (non-latching) foot-switches (connected via a stereo TRS Y cable). This adds great extra flexibility and these can do anything the onboard FS1-6 can do. Only downside is that unfortunately you can't currently see these in the stomp-mode window but I'm hoping that this might be something Line 6 might address in future updates. However, since v1.30 these can also now be used to scroll through patches. So if you are eg in the 6 window stomp mode you can set these to act as scroll up/down without needing to come out of Stomp mode and having to go into preset mode. Another great advantage is that the external switches will operate in any mode. So if you are in preset mode you have to go into stomp mode to access FS1-6, but with FS7/8 you don't. I'll typically set a patch for FS7 to kick in a clean boost and for FS8 to kick in a distortion. But you can set set them to do anything FS1-6 can do. (if you've set them for scroll you can't of course also use them as FX controllers, or vice-a-versa, but it's good to have options). Another nice feature in the latest v1.30 upgrade that makes life easier is that you can save your favourite version of any amp or fx. So, let's say you've selected the Boss classic 70's chorus and you found your perfect settings. Save as a user preference, and whenever you build a new patch and want to add it, you can insert either your saved preference or the factory default. Simples! Pod Go may be designed to be a little simpler than Helix products, but be assured it's still a very powerful and well thought out piece of kit.

I'd always recommend doing updates through the latest v1.30 Pod Go Edit rather than the separate updater which seems to cause problems for some. Install PGE v1.30, connect to your Pod Go, and see if this lets you do the update.

He did say he doesn't need parallel paths though: " 7) I don't care about routing here or there, the 4CM, multiple simultaneous amps/cabinets, parallel this or that, just a basic unit that does the above #1."

@lazar0s I'm not immediately sure what to suggest to help you. I have the studio monitoring Audio Technica ATH M50x headphones and my Pod Go sounds superb through them, but the DT770 are also very good (the best option for Pod Go though is the 80 Ohm version). For Pod Go you do need studio monitoring quality headphones for best results and these two are definitely the most recommended. I have various guitars; the closest I have to yours is my 2002 PRS Cu24 which sounds great with Pod Go, and I've had absolutely no trouble in getting great cleans, crunch, and higher gain tones with Pod Go through any guitar. Might be worth checking some basics eg cleaning your guitar & Pod Go inputs with plastic safe electrical switch cleaner, in case there's any oxidation that's degrading your signal. Check that you are using good quality cables and that these are in good condition. Might be worth experimenting with another cable make. Also check that your Pod Go is set to line. I use wireless (Line 6 G10 Relay) that acts as a buffer. If you have one, try putting a buffered FX pedal (eg any Boss pedal) in front of Pod Go (it will act as a buffer even switched off) & see if that helps.

My view is that each option has pro's and con's but that no option will meet all your criteria. For example: HX Stomp XL only has a small screen & HX FX has no main screen but it has small name tabs by each footswitch. You want wah, but neither has a built in expression pedal so you'll need to add an external one and set that up within the device. HX Stomp XL will offer more features and a little more processing power, but as you only need simple routing and only up to 4 FX, that could be overkill for you. You want things as simple as possible but if you go HX FX plus Strymon Iridium, you'll also need an external expression pedal - that means setting up and interconnecting 3 units, maybe on a board, with jumper cables etc. You'll also have to manage 2 different power supplies or 3 if you go for a mains powered dedicated wah unit e.g. Weeping Demon, Vox V847 etc. Any solution will always mean some compromises. But based on what you've written, in my view Pod Go would seem to be the best overall fit. It's whole premise is take it & go and its designed for those with simpler needs who want a simpler experience. Personally I think it's a cracking bit of kit that suits all my main needs and the majority of my secondary needs. For example Volume to Wah switching. For me, live gigging is key and I wanted a unit that in any patch without programming each patch would globally let me kick in a wah (like you I wanted it simple). With all the other units I've mentioned here, none of them have that feature. I also liked the idea of snapshots - kind of a patch within a patch with fast changes - that I think is a possibly unique feature to Line 6 (at least its not in any other non L6 unit that I'm aware of). And I love the Pod Go colour screen - way more than in Helix Floor/LT and that I can add two more external foot-switches to it (or another expression pedal) to give me more onstage options. It also had to be compact & light with a smaller footprint, that I could put in a bag with leads etc and carry/transport easily, and that I can just literally plug in and 'Go'. And above all it had to have great amp/fx models (I'm more of an amp than FX guy so like you I don't really need more than 4 FX either - but I've the option to insert an FX or two in the Pod Go FX loop if I really wanted to - never needed to yet though!). HOWEVER I was sorely tempted by some other MFX options, too! So before making a decision I'd strongly suggest you revisit your wish list with a view to prioritising your needs in a slightly more focused way to help you see the wood from the trees a little more clearly. So, think about dividing your 8 'needs' up into the following categories to help you really focus on your key needs. Try to focus on eg the top 3 in each of the first 2 categories (4 at most)- & then place them in order in each category: 1. Features that are absolutely no compromise and are essential 'must haves' 2. Secondary features that are more desirable 'nice to haves' but are, if push came to shove, less essential 3. Any features that you could more comfortably live without or are a third priority only Once you have your objectives more clearly in mind it should help lead you to the best solution for your needs and/ or help us to better guide you. If a unit doesn't meet all of your mandatory features/considerations, be ruthless & dismiss it. And be clear and honest with yourself eg what exactly do you mean by 'as many footswitches as possible' - ie exactly how many do you need and for what purpose. If you are only going to kick an effect in so it's on/off and have no more than 4 FX then do you really need eg 12 footswitches? And 'in essence as simple as possible'. What does that mean exactly - simple to use from the unit, simple to use from software, simple to set-up, simple to transport. And if you have to keep connecting and disconnecting gear with jumper leads etc and coping with multiple power supplies, thats simple to do..but its a nuisance that will quickly wear. But there are some other themes not on your list which I'd suggest you also factor in the above: 1. Budget 2. Expression pedal (built in? or external?) - You need an expression pedal for the wah you want 3. Portability/size/weight - more of a consideration if you are taking your gear out, less if its very largely a play at home rig that you might only take out occasionally. 4. Ease of overall rig set up and need for external cables - as per 3 above 5. Are you looking for a wireless option? If so, Pod Go Wireless (PGW) would be a great option to consider and is a feature neither HX Stomp XL or HX FX offer. If you needed an independent wireless option you could always buy just a Line 6 G10 receiver for greater flexibility. For myself PGW wasn't available when I bought my Pod Go, but as I use wireless with other amps/FX/Pedalboards I have a G10 Relay. 6. Footprint (this may be relevant if you have limited floor space - eg I have a small den with built in desk unit, fitted storage unit and plinths to stand by amps on and slide pedalboards under. Whilst I've made best use of space it means the usable floor area is reduced and I didn't want a big unit like Helix Floor/LT) The above is exactly the process I took myself through when I was considering different products available in the market. I'm also going to be devils advocate here. Putting aside for the moment that this is a line 6 forum and that Line 6 has some great product options, I think it would be remiss of me if I didn't raise the option of your also considering non Line 6 options too, applying the same approach. For example: 1. A unit with a touch screen might help you move around the unit more easily. Eg some Zoom and Headrush products have this feature. 2. Some units have a dedicated set of physical rotary amp controls that will let you tweak amp settings more like a real amp and without having to go into menus. For example, the Zoom G11. 3. Some units are laid out much more like a conventional pedal board with real knobs, for example the Zoom G11, Boss ME80 (be aware, the ME80 does not offer patch naming). 4. Some units will give you more ability to program foot switches to vary their control functions, eg the Mooer GE300. This unit also has tone capture...a Kemper like facility that allows users to capture and save tonal characteristics from any guitar, amp, cab or fx. 5. If you are using the gear at home or in a studio and are using a computer, a good edit software interface like Pod Go Edit can be a real advantage. Some edit programs are better than others. Is that an important consideration or will you likely just use the unit directly? (remember though that you'll need to connect up for upgrades). 6. Blue tooth - some MFX like the Boss GT1000 and Zoom G11 have blue tooth facilities so you can do stuff from your phone. Probably not important for you, but for some it can be essential (the Boss GT1000 isn't likely to be a good fit for you - it's a great unit, very powerful, typical Boss quality/reliability nice clear screen (albeit monochrome) but it's interface can be unintuitive and it's probably way overkill for your needs) 7. Some units will have other USP's - for example, the Zoom G6, G11 and Mooer GE300 provide DSP information to help you see the DSP 'cost' of each selection. The G6 (and I think G11) offer some interesting ways to group patches eg like set lists. Pod Go and HX Stomp XL have snapshots (i'm less up on HXFX so not sure if that applies to it as it doesn't have amp modelling). Finally, I'd strongly recommend that before making any final selection you read the manual and watch some of the better user videos (manufacturer or third-party) on eg your shortlisted top two that will help you get a better feel of what the unit would be like to live with and physically use. Remember too that different folk have different product & manufacturer allegiances and some may have vested interests, so take on board feedback/reviews but use your best judgement as to how 'independent' that might be. Manufacturers are great at telling you what units can do because they want you to buy them. But it's what the unit can't do that you'll need to try & figure out in case it's something essential you need. For example if a polysynth or polycapod effect is essential to you, you won't get that in Pod Go. Fundamentally, there is no such thing as the best product/solution...only which is the best product/solution for you. But figuring that out, well, as Shakespeare said " there lieth the rub" ! Lol But you are absolutely doing the right thing to think things through carefully, and I hope my input helps you to do that with a bit more focus/direction so you can lead yourself on the right path to the right set-up for you.

@lev_kusanagiNo idea. But I did a short audio clip of a patch I created for a bit of fun. This used an amp model suggested by someone else that wouldn't normally have occurred to me to show the power of Pod Go and what you can do with a single patch using snap shots and stomp options. It goes from funk and jazz to Led Zep and Rush rock tones. I'll leave you to decide if it's too dark!

Yes. You need to set the Pod Go for wireless or non wireless. I think you've also posted on The Gear Page? I've shared some thoughts on PGW there...I'm not a fan I'm afraid.

Youre not going to sound like Peter Frampton or Joe Walsh, as you need a proper vocoder with mouth tube for that. But you can certainly have a bit of fun with it. I played around with it and gave it some 'do you feel like we do' riffs. Add a phaser or rotary, and Frampton type distortion, and it sounds better.

I've had my Pod Go 18 mths and its brilliant. There's no issue at all with Pod Go sounding dark...it can be as bright or as sparkling as you need. It must be only to do with settings.

You can. Assign start to EXP2.

You need to load down Pod Go Edit v1.30 first and then upgrade your Pod Go through Pod Go Edit. Your USB connection needs to provide sufficient power to run Pod Go Edit. If you are having difficulties and are using a desktop PC the rear USB ports will often provide a stronger signal than front USB ports. If you are using a laptop, you may need to connect a powered USB hub if your lap top USB ports are not generating sufficient signal.

But in truth there's a huge amount you can do with a single amp model and distortion blocks. Purely for fun I experimented a while back with the Soldano clean amp with a view to making a multi purpose patch via snap shots and stomp options ie kicking in chorus. The patch is on Custom Tone and I made a brief demo going from funk and jazz tones then to mild breakup and then up to Led Zep and Rush rock tones.

Agreed....you see I completely understand that you can't have different effects or amps in snap shots as a snapshot is simply a variation of what's in the patch. But I'm struggling to understand why you cant change a patch chain order...its illogical because you're still only using what's there and you're not adding anything new. As we all know, changing effect chain order can drastically impact on tone and it would be a useful feature. Interestingly you can change the cab microphone selection between different snapshots which can be useful to change tone in the same patch.

Thanks, I've now found the page in the manual...I did look but went past it ... It's under the Octopuses!

Hi guys - I was just wondering if within snapshots you can alter the signal chain eg change the position of a flanger? I suspect the answer is that you probably can't but just wanted to double check.

Try using snapshots to do the change which should give a more immediate change-over. It can also depend on how many effects you have in your chain. Instead of using channel volume, try using the main out level instead - it's set at at 0dB by default but either in each patch or in each snapshot, you can control the main volume level with this & it should avoid the 'jump'.

The momentary switches can do anything functionality wise that the main 6 switches can do, but currently these are not visible in the Pod Go display. You cannot view more presets in the window because that's to do with Pod Go architecture, not the footswitches. However since v1.30 you can go into stomp mode to see all 6 blocks and set FS7/8 to scroll through patches which you couldn't do previously. A great advantage of FS7/8 for live gigging is that if you set these to kick in eg a distortion or volume boost e.g. for a solo, these operate regardless of what mode you're in. In other words these can act as an independent control pedal without you having to go from preset mode and then to stomp mode and back again.

Three suggestions. First, ensure your noise Gate is switched off. Second, place a buffered pedal in front of Pod Go. A buffer will help retain signal strength and the top end. Any Boss pedal will be buffered ... even with the pedal switched off. Third, if you go wireless with a Line 6 G10 Relay the G10 will act the same as a buffered pedal.

Just wanted to wish everyone here, and your families, a very happy, healthy, prosperous & musically tuneful New Year! Stay safe and well, and here's hoping for a 2022 that gives us all a much more normal life than we've all had to cope with since the pandemic hit.

I'm unclear why you would recommend that route. Main Out (balanced or unbalanced signal) and Amp Out (unbalanced only) use the same signal. Surely you'd only use amp out with the set up you describe when you plug into the front of the amp and where you want to split the signal between both a guitar amp and a mixer where with the amp you don't want a cab model but through the mixer you do. In other words amp out allows the cab model to be 'tapped off'? With Main Out, you can turn the cab on/off to taste without having to re-organise every patch, and then have to put the cab back when you go through headphones. "Choose “Main Out” if you want the POD Go AMP OUT jack to echo the MAIN OUTS (except in mono); choose “Pre Cab/IR” if you want the AMP OUT jack to be tapped off directly before the Cab/IR block (and therefore, would not include the Cab/IR block or any blocks after it). This way, you can send a cab-emulated signal to your powered speakers (or mixer) while simultaneously sending a non-cab-emulated signal straight into your guitar amp." " AMP OUT This unbalanced output is meant to send directly to the front of your guitar amp. By default, it reflects the same output as the MAIN outputs (except in mono), but it can be globally switched to be tapped off directly before the Cab/IR block. This way, you can send a cab-emulated signal to your mixer (or FRFR speaker) while simultaneously sending a non-cab-emulated signal to your guitar amp. " I'm struggling to understand what advantage amp out would have over main out when connecting Pod Go to an amp FX return where you are only using the amp as a power amp? By using main out and simply turning the cab model off in a preset you can experiment between hearing the amps own 10" speaker on its own, or combined with a cab model. Adding a cab model eg a 4x12, can sound good even if coloured through a 10" speaker. It's worth noting the following: If the PHONES jack is connected, the MAIN OUT jacks will always be stereo, regardless of whether or not the RIGHT out is connected. If you put the cab/IR block at the end of the signal chain, it collapses the whole signal chain to mono by default. Through a mono guitar amp you won't get stereo anyway, but a stereo signal into a mono amp could still give some differences with certain effects.