POD HD stereo routing

[vatersn]

Hey all. I am new to this forum but thought someone could help.

 

I had the POD HD and was using it as a modeler in front of a Marshall 9200. 

I ended up not being that pleased with the outcome. So I sold it.

But now I feel like I should have kept it.

 

Here's what I am trying to do.

 

I LOVED the Vetta II and still think it is underrated.

I almost always used it in stereo with 2 models panned 100% left and right into 2 separate 4x12 cabs

It sounded epic.

But it lacked a little umph that you get with a cracked tube amp. Such as my Marshall JMP1 or my Uberschall

 

SO:

 

I am trying to create the same (or close as I can get) signal paths as the Vetta but with tube preamps into my stereo 9200 power amp out to 2 separate cabs.

 

So here is what I got so far:

 

Guitar into POD X3 (all amp models off, FX only)

one out (left) into Marshall JMP1

the other out (right) into a Randall RM4 with various modded modules

Then each out to their respective sides of the 9200

and out to 2 marshall cabs

 

So far it kinda works. Sounds crushing at least. I don't mind all the effects being in front of amps. In fact thats how most of my presets were on the old Vetta.

 

But I am limited on how I can route the effects. its either one side or the other. Were as the Vetta I could move things around from the left to right, before the stereo split, after it etc. AND control the various fx with the FBV longboard. AND turn amps on or off. Feels like I can't do that with the X3. 

 

So is what I want to do possible with the POD HD?

Or am I close enough with the X3

 

Or am I insane and should just stick with the Vetta since it has the best layout and routing of any thing I have ever played.

 

 

[brue58ski]

Yes I think you can  with the HD. Regarding your Vetta, you can use your SPDIF on your HD (and the X3 has one also I think) into your Vetta's SPDIF input if you have one to use the Vetta as a power amp. This also puts your HD or X3 before everything In the Vetta so you can still use it! Just make a patch with nothing in it on you rpedal board.  Although right now it looks like the SPDIF in on the Vetta sums it to mono. I'm still checking that out. You could also try the FX loop input of you Vetta to use it as a power amp as well but you then can't use the Vetta's amps. This is a very basic explanation of what can be done with your Vetta and floor unit. There is more to it.  Back to your setup... You do have significantly more "moving" FX and amp around options with the HD than either the Vetta or X3. Based on what you want to do, I think the HD would do exactly what you want it to. Definitely moreso than the X3. You'll need several MIDI cables to control everything. Download the manual. You'll get a good idea if it's for you.

 

Go here for more on how you can use your Vetta with the HD500.

 

http://line6.com/supportarchivenew/thread/63589/