PodGo Global EQ

[alfred2011]

Hi everyone,

 

I wanted to share my global EQ settings and would be interested in hearing your brutally honest, but not unkind, feedback.

 

Currently I use the PodGo through the front of a Deluxe Reverb or through the effects return of the 1st generation Catalyst 60 in manual mode.  The PodGO output is set to Line in the global settings for the Catalyst.

 

As I struggle getting tones that I like with the amp models, my goal is to use the PodGo strictly as a effects when I want, without useing any amp models or cabs.

 

I did the "jailbreak" on some patches to remove the amp and cab blocks which opened up blocks to add more effects blocks (within available DSP).

 

I am by no means an advanced user and have used up my patience trying to dial in tones on amps and cabs.  Anyway....let me know what you all think (if you care to try my global EQ settings).

 

Cheers,

Alfred

 

Low Cut: 53 Hz

High Cut: 2.5kHz

 

Low Peak

Freq:  83 Hz

Q:  0.1

Gain:  +8.4dB

 

Mid Peak

Freq:  305 Hz

Q:  0.6

Gain:  -7.1dB

 

High Peak

Freq:  2.0 k Hz

Q:  0.7

Gain:  +9.5dB

[silverhead]

I have two observations, neither of which have to do with your Global EQ settings:

 

1) If you never want to use amp models and are just looking for FX, sell your POD Go and pick up an HX FX device. That will be the best bang for your buck. No waste of $$ on stuff you won’t use, and up to 6 simultaneous FX blocks with no more DSP issues. Sounds like the amp modeling available in the Catalyst will suffice for your needs when you want to branch out from the Deluxe.

 

2) Global EQ is primarily intended to be used to fine tune your EQ when playing in different venues . It’s not really intended to be a fixed, static EQ block that’s baked into all your presets at the end of the signal chain. Rather it’s intended to be a way to adapt all your presets to a different room, without needing to change every preset.

 

So. nothing wrong with doing what you’re doing but, imho, It’s not the best setup you could have. If you’re happy with the setup and settings you have then carry on!