how do i plug in X3L for bass?

[Tombolino 2]

I use a Mark Bass Head + a cab for my bass rig

 

I want to use my POD X3L mostly for tuning and some effects here and there. 

 

If I hook up my bass directly to X3 input (no amps of effects) does that affect the sound somehow? Or is X3 true by-pass?

 

Maybe I can connect X3 as Return Send?

 

Thanks!

 

[Palico 132]

I use a Mark Bass Head + a cab for my bass rig

 

I want to use my POD X3L mostly for tuning and some effects here and there. 

 

If I hook up my bass directly to X3 input (no amps of effects) does that affect the sound somehow? Or is X3 true by-pass?

 

Maybe I can connect X3 as Return Send?

 

Thanks!

 

true by-pass, never seen anything on that but I sure it's not.

If using for effects only I think you can still use the 4 cable method on the X3, althought I'm not entirely sure. Youtube it and you see how it would be done to try.