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Unfortunately not @silverheadSnapshots can't currently be named in Pod Go.

I previously reset the switch behaviour back to factory (I hadn't changed anything) and that's when the snapshots stopped flashing. Are any/all of the factory presets supposed to have snapshots pre-set? What did yours have @silverhead? Update: I think these are working OK - I've sussed what the global settings do, and when I change parameters, switch fx on off within a snap shot these do change. i will spend some serious time with it over the weekend. It does seem that all the snapshots are blank at outset - I've certainly not yet found any pre-set snapshots in any factory patch. I'm assuming that's how it's supposed to be, unless anyone knows different?

Guys, I don't know if it's my lack of understanding with Pod Go or if something is wrong. When I first selected snapshots and selected a snapshot, it switched back to patch mode. When I rebooted, that behaviour stopped but now when I select snapshot eg No1 is lit and the rest are flashing. When I select each of the others whichever snapshot I select, there is no change to the tone. It was the same in v1.10 and v1.11. Surely at least some of the factory presets have snapshots built in? Have I got a dud or are they all supposed to be blank? Just tried it again and now the flashing has stopped - all the snapshots 1,2,3,4 are now mysteriously 'solid', but still no sound changes. I'm concerned at this weird behaviour - something just doesn't seem right. Can anyone clarify/help? Thanks

Thanks @alexdgood I got my Pod Go when I updated to v1.10 and today I updated to v1.11. Not had very much time to do much with it yet so will likely have to wait until Friday before I can start dabling. My immediate concern is that it's not very loud through headphones and I'm not sure why.

Many thanks @Digital_Igloothe update went through very smoothly, with no problems.

Being an oldie I've had loads of classic amps including Marshall JCM800, JTM45, 1957 2x10 18w, Vox AC30 6 input with greenbacks, Fender Blackface and Silverface 2x12s, Selmer Zodiac MkII treble and bass 50, Sound City, Orange, etc. In those days I had to sell one amp to buy another. For rock my favourite was the JCM800, but the problem with all these classic amps was that you had to crank them to sound good, and they just didn't sound as great at low volumes. They also weighed a ton and I just can't carry that type of gear anymore. Currently, I have: Vox Valvetronix AD120VTX plus AD212 extn cab and VC12 controller. Probably the best combination of great tone and versatility at any volume I've ever had. It's a digital modelling hybrid with 2 x 12AX7 valves cleverly used in the power section. Marshall Mk1 8080 1x12 Valvestate. Marshall's biggest seller of all time, and still the best of the Valvestate series. It's a solid state amp but with a 12AX7 in the gain stage. 80w and loud with a really good crunch and the clean channel takes pedals really well. Light, compact, built like a tank, and very reliable. Marshall JCM2000 DSL401 upgraded with a classic 80 speaker. 40w, loud. Not the best Marshall ever made but a good workhorse that has crunch and boost options, and has decent cleans too. Laney VC30 - 210, hugely under rated 'class A' (well sort of, akin to a Vox AC30), great cleans, real Acutronics spring reverb, and with a valve change a pretty decent crunch channel. Very good extn cab options. This version is way lighter and smaller than the 2x12, and has 2x10 Jensen speakers that give a great vintage toppier tone. I run it with the matching 1x12 extn cab to give it a bit more bottom end to complement the 2x10s. 15w Laney Cub 12R 1x12 upgraded with Celestion Vintage 30, and JJ hand selected tubes. Blindingly good single channel amp that punches well above its weight. Very well appointed with a nice digital reverb, 1w and 15w inputs, fx loop, 8/16 ohm extn cab out, full EQ plus extra tone shape control, and a useful built in kick stand to tilt it a bit. Each amp has its own charms, and shortcomings. I use each for different purposes. But because I can crank the little Cub in the 1w input without breaking any windows, it always puts a smile on my face and like the VC30, takes pedals really well. None of these are remotely top high end amps. But they just suit my needs for different things.

That's my plan too, well a laptop shoulder bag anyway, as it's light, well padded, strong and should have plenty of room for power supply, cables, and two extra footswitches.

I've downloaded this to my PC in advance of receiving my Pod Go and seems to have downloaded OK. I'm just hoping there are no wierd issues when I connect Pod Go.

Hi @grdGo33 my post was only meant as a suggested possible reason for what you are hearing. I'm not a techy when it comes to things like frequency response etc. It could also be to do with output settings that might be causing some distortion or even the type of delay and settings you might be using that are giving you some kind of audio 'aftertaste. It's difficult to know without hearing what you're hearing. I'll certainly come back to you once I've had a chance to bed in my Pod Go a bit. In my Tonelab SE I can globally switch between amp out and Line out, whilst my Tonelab LE gives 3 amp out and 2 line out settings with one line out giving additional EQ control parameters. I'm assuming Pod Go offers something similar. If so, have you tried playing around with these? It might also be the fx chain order or particular fx that are giving rise to what you are hearing. It might be worth starting to build a patch and seeing if the digital aftertaste is there from any starting point or if it arises with certain fx and level settings.

Most 'regular' headphones, regardless of cost, are primarily designed to listen to music (eg with 'emphasised' bass response) and their frequency range isn't designed to cope with eg a guitar mfx processing unit. So what you might be hearing are disparities as between the frequency range that your headphones are designed to manage, and the wider frequency range coming from your amp/Pod Go. You might find that a studio quality monitor headphone is better for a guitar mfx unit because these will have a significantly extended frequency range. I use Audio-Technica ATHM50X headphones with my Vox Tonelabs (my Pod Go should arrive next week) that are studio monitor professional headphones: Critically acclaimed sonic performance praised by top audio engineers and pro audio reviewers, with detachable cable (3 cables included) Exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range, with deep, accurate bass response

I haven't got my Pod Go yet (coming next week) so can't answer re Uber drop A&B - but have you looked to see if there might be a toggle option in the editing? But re the second question no, there are no packs you can add to Pod Go. We don't yet know if future firmware upgrades might include some additional models in the future, but Line 6 has already indicated that Pod Go is unlikely to be enhanced in line with Helix upgrades. DSP processing limitations will be a factor here as Helix is a much more powerful MFX unit - there are already 3 Helix models that Pod Go doesn't have because these would simply take up too much of its processing power.

The lighter colours are Line 6 legacy effects eg taken from the green Line 6 DL4 delay, purple FM4 filter modeler pedal, yellow DM4 distortion modeller, M5/M13 multi-fx pedals etc. In the edit software you'll even see an icon of some of the dedicated legacy pedals that you just drag into your signal chain. See 9:01 to 9:21, 11:34 & 15:07 here:

I can now clarify folks. I've just spoken with Martin who's a lovely guy and very helpful at Yamaha London, who have Pod Go in stock (came in yesterday). If you buy from Yamaha they give a free extended 2yr warranty and offer a 30 day return policy - as Pod Go is so new Martin even said that they are being a bit more flexible even on the 30 day return - so even if you're a bit later as long as you've kept Pod Go and all the packaging nice & give them a call they can deal with a return. I'm not expecting too many folk to want to return their new Pod Go, but it's great to know you've got the flexibility backed by great customer service from Yamaha in addition to Line 6. Unless other UK stores offer anything different, anywhere else its the normal Line 6 12 mth warranty & 14 day statutory return period for Pod Go. Needless to say I've bought myself a Pod Go from Yamaha and should get it latter part of next week sometime!!! Really looking forward to getting this puppy, putting it through its paces and learning what it can do.

Guys, anyone??!? @Digital_Igloo can you help??

Hi folks - can anyone from Line 6 or Yamaha please clarify its manufacturers warranty period for its products (& I'm looking specifically at Pod Go) in the UK? The Line 6 website shows only 12 months, but the Yamaha website shows 24 months for Europe. Some stores that show their normal 12 mths warranty on their website appear to be under the impression that it's 2 years for all UK Line 6 products? https://download.yamaha.com/files/tcm:39-627776#page=32 https://uk.line6.com/warranty/ As this could influence where I buy Pod Go from (some stores offer a 2yr warranty or more as standard) could someone from Line 6 and/or Yamaha please give a definitive clarification here please?

Apologies if this is a daft question, but what is the difference between an amp model and the preamp version of that same amp model?

I've just found this brilliant video on how to use FS7/8. I think this answers all my questions - essentially it's giving you A/B options on effects, amp gain etc. I've been a little cautious/sceptical re Pod Go capabilities and concerns re processing power. But this video has just absolutely sold me on Pod Go!!!

+1..it would be very, very useful for gigging players. Otherwise it's virtually impossible to remember each snapshot within a multitude of different patches.

@alexdgoodgreat to hear you're enjoying the Pod Go and I'm really looking forward to getting one myself. Helix LT is much cheaper than the full Helix (in the UK Helix is around £1200-1400, LT can be found for £799-899) with LT being slightly lighter and smaller. I could afford the LT but for my needs it's too big, too heavy, too expensive, and too complicated. A Pod Go is half the price (circa £399-429 in UK) and way lighter, more compact, and simpler (at least by comparison, but it still has a lot of features to offer plus Helix models). I need it for gigging - currently I'm using my Vox Tonelab SE (almost as big and heavy as Helix!) and Tonelab LE. Still great sounding units, and brilliant gigability features but they are older tech (2004 & 2007 respectively) and it would be great to have something light and compact that offers top class modeling, snapshots but with great floor control etc. I'll buy one from somewhere that allows a full refund within 30 days (possibly longer) so that I've got a chance to see both what it's capable of and what it's limitations are. If it doesn't work out for me my only other option is Helix LT that I don't really want, so fingers crossed Pod Go will meet my needs.

We don't yet have Pod Go in the UK so I can't experiment myself currently. The dual button press concerned me as it is a nuisance at home but an absolute 'no no' live. However, I've been assured by @Digital_Iglooof Line 6 that Pod Go can be set up such that it can toggle between snapshot and stomp mode, so you only ever have to press the 2 buttons together once when you first set it up. There are posts here on this but I believe you set Mode to toggle - it will then go between snaps and stomp. Nevertheless I'd still feel more comfortable if Line 6 were able to modify the firmware such that you had a single switch press to go into snapshot mode. But until I can get hold of one to try, I can't be sure if setting the Mode switch like this will solve the 2 button problem or whether I lose some functionality by doing this. @alexdgoodI'd be interested to hear how you get on - I'm assuming you have two momentary (unlatching) switches with the Y cable as per the manual? I'd still appreciate it if someone from Line 6 could please clarify regarding my external footswitch query in the OP.

In the Pod Go manual (p6, item 15 ) it explains you can add 2 additional momentary footswitches for additional stomps 7/8. Can these be used to access additional snapshots? The manual says 'stomps' so I'm unclear whether this means literally just stomps ie the switching on/off of a particular effect or whether these can give access to further snapshot variations. If the extra footswitches can't be used for snapshots then I'm unclear what the advantages are of adding 2 extra footswitches that can 'stomp' only. If EQ, fx insert plus up to 4 flex fx are the 6 stomp footswitches, what can the other 2 external footswitches be set to do - wouldn't all the options be already used up? So I'm a little confused here. I'm assuming if Line 6 offer the facility there must be a good reason & some advantage? Has anyone added footswitches yet and sussed this out? Alternatively @Digital_Igloocould you help to clarify please? Many thanks

If the extra footswitches can't be used for snapshots then I'm unclear what the advantages are of adding 2 extra footswitches. If EQ, fx insert plus up to 4 flex fx are the 6 stomp footswitches, what can the other 2 external footswitches be set to do? There must be some advantage here or why would Line 6 offer the facility? @Digital_Igloocould you offer any clarification here please? Thanks.

@drewdemaioI think you should also be mindful of the 'up to' 4 flex fx that Silverhead quite correctly referred to. Depending on the amp/preamp and/or FX you select you might use up the available DSP and only have three (& in extreme cases two) flex fx blocks. If you need to run an amp/cab plus 6 fx you'll need Helix LT - it costs more than Pod Go (roughly double in the UK) but is a lot less than the full Helix and its a little lighter and smaller than Helix (but not by a huge amount). You've raised some interesting points however re the limitations when assigning footswitches and what you'd assign to eg the two extra footswitches (momentary unlatching) that you can plug in. @silverhead has drewdemaio understood that correctly? Also, if you do plug in extra switches can these control snap shots too or just basic stomp on/off functions for 2 single fx - I ask because the manual refers to these as 'stomp switches'?

Perhaps it's something Line 6 might be able to improve?

Hi, found the vid - it's at 3:30 - and at 4:45 'random tip' use pitch block at the beginning of the chain (he didn't for the vid btw)