Line 6 Bass POD XT Multi-Effect and Amp Modeler

Description: Line 6 Bass POD xt Multi-Effect and Amp Modeler Like the guitar PodXT, the Bass PodXT is based on the newer-generation Line 6 Vetta modelling technology, and aims to provide the recording bass player with more accurate amp and speaker emulations, more flexible effects, and a higher technical quality of audio performance. As with the PodXT, there's also a USB port so that the output from the unit can be recorded directly into a sequencer without the need for any other kind of audio interface. At the time of writing, audio and MIDI drivers were available for most flavours of Windows (XP, 2000, ME, 98SE) and Mac OS 9, but the Mac OS X driver currently supports only MIDI, not audio. However, all this may have changed by the time you read this, so check out the Line 6 web site to see the latest situation. The Bass PodXT has four independent effects sections in addition to compression (five if you count the new six-band EQ), for adding effects such as reverb, delay, sub-octave, auto-wah, synth, chorus/flange, and so on, as well as emulations of a number of classic stage and studio effects boxes. Many of these are the same as those available in the PodXT, and most are derived from algorithms developed for the Line 6 pedal and rack effects processors. For live use, it's also possible to set up a crossover with a choice of frequency and slope between the two outputs, for use with bi-amped systems. An effective noise gate is available, with settings that can be stored separately for each patch. The Bass PodXT's kidney-shaped case is the same as for its six-string counterpart, except for its dark-grey colour and the control legending, which reflects the different types of EQ and processing required by bass instruments. Presence has gone, and in its place are separate Lo Mid and Hi Mid controls to augment the more familiar Bass and Treble. Similarly, the knob that controlled reverb on the PodXT now accesses compression, which is always available. Selected Bass PodXT Modelled Effects'Analogue Chorus' — Boss CE1 chorus.'Analogue Delay' — Boss DM2 delay.'Analogue w/Mod' — Electro-Harmonix Memory Man.'Auto Wah' — Mutron III'Blue Comp' — Boss CS1 compressor.'Classic Distortion' — Proco RAT.'Facial Fuzz' — Arbiter Fuzz Face.'Fuzz PI' — Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi.'Jet Flanger' — A/DA Flanger.'Lux Spring' — Fender Deluxe dual spring.'Multi-Head' — Roland RE101 Space Echo.'Octave Fuzz' — Tychobrahe Octavia.'Phaser' — MXR Phase 90.'Red Comp' — MXR Dynacomp.'Rotary Drum' — Leslie Vibratone.'Screamer' — Ibanez Tube Screamer.'Standard Spring' — Fender Twin triple spring.'Tube Echo' — Echoplex.'U-Vibe' — Uni-Vibe.The control panel comprises eight rotary potentiometer controls plus four rotary encoders and 13 buttons. Like the guitar version, there's one high-impedance mono input jack plus two outputs, on balanced jacks, but rather than the output being stereo, it is configured as one mono modelled output and one straight mono DI output (phase-aligned with the modelled output). There's also the bi-amped mode that routes low frequencies to the DI output and high frequencies to the modelled output. A backlit, custom LCD window shows patch names, parameter settings, and the positions of any virtual controls while editing — a great improvement over the original Pod.MIDI In and Out connectors are located on the rear edge of the unit, along with the USB port and the power supply's input socket. There's also a Pedal foot-control connection that uses an Ethernet-style cable to connect to one of the compatible Line 6 Floorboard units. This is particularly useful in live performance, and it's the only way to access the internal wah-wah pedal simulation, unless you happen to have a suitable MIDI pedal. A powerful phones output is available for practice.Although the main EQ is slightly different to the guitar version, the Drive, Channel Volume and master Output controls are the same. The six-band semi-parametric EQ is available for use at the same time as the regular 'amp' EQ, while the inclusion of a dedicated compressor is also a good move, as compression is far more relevant to the bass guitar than reverb. This is based on the same LA2A compressor model used in the Bass Pod and PodXT, though other stomp box-style compressors are also available in the general effects section. A level-compensation system is used, so that the overall level stays nominally constant when the compression control is adjusted.Other than the overall compression, all effects are controlled and edited from the centre section. In Play mode, the Select knob can be used to call up patches, while the Effects knob runs through a menu of effects or combinations of effects. There are 64 ready-made effect settings, all of which may be modified or overwritten. Each of the 28 amp models loads up with its own default speaker cabinet and control settings, though this 'default' can be customised by the user if required. The 22 available cabinet emulations range from a single 12-, 15- or 18-inch speaker to massive 4x15-inch and 8x10-inch models, with a further setting for no model.As with the PodXT, one of the setup modes is entitled 'What are you connecting to?', and there is a choice of Studio/Direct (AIR room simulation active, along with all the amp and speaker modelling), Live with no horn speaker, or Live with a horn (PA or other full-range system). If the bi-amp mode is selected, the crossover frequency and slope may be set by the user.Five buttons access the independent EQ (an additional six-band, semi-parametric with variable gain and frequency for each band), Stomp, Mod, Delay/Verb and Cab/AIR, the last allowing the user to choose between speaker cabinet models and the way they are 'miked' — there's a choice of two modelled dynamic mics plus two modelled capacitor mics at different distances, the latter based on the characteristics of the 'Tube 47'. The Save, Edit, Tap and Tuner buttons are pretty self-explanatory, while in Edit mode the four buttons below the display allow the direct selection of one of four on-screen parameters before adjusting it with the Effect Tweak knob.In Play mode, the same four buttons select between patches in the current bank, while the Effect Tweak knob changes the main parameter of the effect. Tap controls not only delay speeds but also LFO rates where appropriate and, like the PodXT, the tuner has a clear on-screen display and good resolution.

Price: 200 USD

Location: Rensselaer, Indiana

End Time: 2024-10-06T12:41:52.000Z

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