POD Express, Guitar

This is a great solution if you're new to amps, effects, or just unsure where to start when it comes to pedals. The effects quality is really good—Line 6 really nailed it with this one. The POD Express is super easy to set up. It's compact and portable, and you have the option to plug in your headphones to practice without bothering anyone around you. Some folks mention they don’t like the look, saying it resembles a toy. Personally, I don’t mind it at all—it’s really a matter of taste. Compared to other digital multi-effects units, I really like this one because of the physical knobs. They give you a more hands-on, tactile experience. At its current price, you really can't go wrong—even if you already have a full pedalboard. This is a hassle-free, travel-ready practice device that’s well worth having.

I think this is a great amp/effects/cab in a box. I don't plug into amps currently so I cannot comment on that. I use it for something quick to plug into and start playing right away without a big set up or finding a perfect sound on the DAW. It has just enough of everything to be satisfied but quick. You have the option of using their edit software on your phone or computer or just using a few knobs and switches. I have mainly used it with headphones. When I plugged it in to my USB interface it was great too. I have only had it a few weeks and the plastic frame concerns me, but time will tell. By the way, it has a looper as part of the delay effects. It work just fine. Another review said it didn't have a looper. One strange thing, to me it sounds better with single coils than humbuckers. I have a modern guitar with Duncan pickups and it sounds great. I have a vintage Les Paul that doesn't sound right. I still think that it is great for the price.

I'm a pretty bad guitar player, so take this with the proverbial grain of salt... I have several single-purpose pedals (various distortions, etc.) as well as a large Boss multi-effects unit. I was looking for a single compact pedal that had more functionality and the POD Express fits the bill. I was looking for distortion, delay, chorus, etc. and the Express has all of it. The user interface is pretty simple to figure out and use. The different effects sound pretty good. Being able to run on batteries (3 AA) is a plus. It makes the Express a nice option to throw in the guitar case for playing with friends. The main downside is the effects are controlled by a single foot switch, all on or all off. I often find myself longing for the individual foot switches for each effect on the Boss unit. Nonetheless, I find the Express a nice all-in-one portable pedal and would buy it again.

Good but I couldn't get the noise gate to stay quiet. My old pod hd black bean is better. That being said, I did try using my pod hd as just a noise gate alone without a signal chain or amps paired to the express. OMG does that sound so good. As good as anything polished that I've ever heard in my life even compared to a kemper! I was easily able to achieve any rock god guitar tone after that with relative ease. I love classic rock and blues and this thing nails it paired with a quality noise gate! Line 6 PLEASE FIX THE NOISE GATE ON THE POD EXPRESS LIKE THE AWESOME NOISE GATE ON THE POD HD DESKTOP! CAN THIS BE DONE WITH SOFTWARE UPDATE? A TWEAK KNOB AND PRESENCE CONTROL AND THIS THING WOULD DECIMATE ALL!

I have been using this pedal for about a week with a Randall RD1 1-watt amp and a variety of guitars. I don’t think I could have asked for more when looking for a multi-effect practice pedal for home or maybe even for a small gig. It has the basic effects you would want and I found it pretty intuitive to dial in the tones you want. There is a surprising amount of versatility for each effect. I also really appreciate the built-in tuner. The amp emulator settings sound good and there is a bypass if you prefer to just use the tones in your amp (the effects still work even when the amp setting is off). I haven’t gotten into the presets or the looper yet, so I can’t speak to how easy it is to work with those. As for powering the pedal, you can run it on three AA batteries (they actually included some alkaline batteries in the box) or you can run a standard 9v power supply. I think the only wish I have for this pedal would be a dedicated power switch rather than the way it’s set up. The pedal turns on when you plug the instrument cable into the guitar input and turns off when you remove it. I would like the option to just switch it on and off instead. I also feel that the LED lights are a bit too bright (I colored them with a Sharpie to tone it down a bit). Overall, I am really pleased with this purchase. I still have my dedicated pedal board, but this will likely be used much more often for practice at home.

Por lo que paga uno es un excelente pedal, sin quitarte un ojo de la cara

Really quality sounds

Cuando lo pedí no le tenía puestas muchas esperanzas, tanto es así que casi estuve a punto de devolverlo, pero le quise dar un par de días de oportunidad, y menos mal que lo hice. Al sacarlo de la caja se ve un trasto plasticoso, tal vez demasiado, y eso echa para atrás, además se nota que a pesar de haberlo querido cuidar, han tenido que ahorrar en la carcasa, que no esta mal, pero definitivamente no es para ponerlo encima de un escenario y "maltratarlo", al menos esa es mi opinión. Pero cuando lo empiezas a usar, madre mía... menuda cajita de sorpresas, tiene de TODO lo que puedas necesitar para practicar en casa, de todo en la totalidad universal, y la forma de trabajar es sencillamente espectacular, un potenciómetro por tipos de efecto, modulación, saturación, delay y reverb, emulador de cabezales y pantallas, aplicación para ir al detalle... lo dicho, una auténtica cajita de sorpresas. Eso si, el sonido... la verdad es que es SENCILLAMENTE ESPECTACULAR!!! y eso de que desde el pedal solo puedas controlar la intensidad es el mejor invento de la vida, anda que no he perdido yo años de mi vida ajustando los pedalitos... con este no tienes mucho, salvo que te pongas fino con el software de configuración, lo dicho, es imprescindible para practicar en casa. Normalmente lo conecto a un Blackstar mini de esos de 3W, y va de lujo, ah, y que no se me olvide, tiene un looper si mal no recuerdo de 30 segundos y afinador, metrónomo no, pero el otro día que necesitaba metrónomo use el looper para grabar unos golpes de referencia y de lujo, muy espartano, pero funcional. En definitiva, cómprate uno ahora mismo, o no, pero yo diría que si... ejejej en serio, es el mejor trasto que he podido comprar para practicar, superando incluso a la guitarra!! PD: Line6 no me ha pagado, pero si quiere hacerlo que sepan que no me opongo...

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Der POD Express, ist ein super Gerät mit vielen, guten Effekten. Die Option, es über ein Android Gerät zu steuern, finde ich klasse. Ich bin echt begeistert, was das kleine Ding so drauf hat!