Product Description

Whether you use it as the ultimate multi-effects pedal, a PODXT direct recording miracle, a powerhouse preamp, or a creative signal-processing tool, PODXT Live delivers!

You'll have the tonal heritage of the past century all down on the floor and ready to roll when you are. From models of classic stompboxes, amps, cabs, and mics, to studio effects and synth filters, PODXT Live combines pro features and tones in one rugged, stage-ready package.

Features
PODXT Live is an uncomplicated, gig-ready tone machine that's portable and adaptable to different real world stage and recording environments. PODXT Live can be used as the ultimate multi-effects pedal in front of any guitar amp, as a complete direct PA solution, or as the world-standard guitar recording workhorse in the studio.

At the center of PODXT Live is an incredible gathering of over 80 must-have stompbox and studio effects models. This handpicked collection of hits from our award-winning PODxt, stompbox modelers and Vetta II will give you rich and deliciously detailed tones at the touch of a footswitch. Effects can be positioned in front (stompbox-style) and behind (studio-post) the Amp and Cab models, giving you organic and dynamic tones normally available in only the most high-end guitar stage rigs.

Based on the most prized amplifiers in the history of guitar, PODXT Live features 36 classic and modern amp models and 24 cab models, all run through 4 incredibly precise and dynamic microphone model options to provide a complete tonal palette for any type of live gig or studio session. This amazing collection of Line 6 Amp Models has been used on countless hit recordings and tours and is now on the floor at your disposal.

PODXT Live has 128 presets ready for instant recall via large, stage-ready channel footswitches. They come pre-programmed with a set of sounds to run in front of an amp, and another set for direct recording. Plus there's the vast online tone library with thousands of tones professionally programmed to nail the signature sounds of the greatest guitarists, bands, songs and gear of all time.

Features also include a large backlit display, dedicated stompbox on/off switches, combination wah/volume/tweak pedal, tap tempo/tuner switch, an expression pedal input, stereo 1/4-inch analog outs to feed an amp or line inputs, headphone out, aux input for your CD/MP3 player or drum machine, MIDI, and USB computer connectivity for digital I/O, plus deep editing using the free, downloadable Line 6 Edit or GuitarPort software.

PODXT Live of course has a standard analog guitar input - with a selectable pad and adjustable level to handle even super hot active pickup outputs and high output level stompboxes. But there's also a Variax guitar digital connection. Now a Variax's collection of acoustic and electric guitar models, plus PODXT Live's assortment of amps, cabs, and effects can ALL be instantly transformed into virtually any guitar-effect-amp rig with just the press of a footswitch.

POD is the world standard for guitar tone in studios around the world, and with PODXT Live, you can have total control of that history making tone at your feet.

Effects
PODXT Live crams in the same collection of sought-after models of classic stompbox and studio effects that powers our world-standard PODxt. But that's not all. You also get our FX Junkie Model Pack pre-installed and ready to go. That's a collection of over 80 effect models, using technology from our flagship Vetta II amplifier and stompboxes, giving you the freedom to go from mellow tube drive to synth filter madness.

But what fun are a bunch of effects if you can't wire them up in bizarre and unusual ways? Fortunately, with PODXT Live, you can. Its flexible routing lets you mix and match up to 8 marvelous effects simultaneously. When using an amp model, you can even choose to put some PRE, and some POST. Now you're on fire!

Effect Models Based On
LA-2A Compressor
Noise Gate
Fuzz Face
Big Muff Pi
Tube Screamer
ProCo Rat
Octavia
CS-1 Comp/Sustainer
Dynacomp
Vetta Comp
Auto Swell
Mutron III
Line 6 Sine Chorus
CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
Line 6 Flanger
A/DA Flanger
MXR Phase 90
Uni-Vibe
Opto Tremolo model from the 1965 Fender Deluxe Reverb
Bias Tremolo model from 1960 Vox AC-15
Leslie 145
Vibratone
Auto-pan
Boss DM-2
Deluxe Memory Man
EP-1 Tube Echoplex
Roland RE-101 Space Echo
Sweep Echo
Line 6 Digital Delay
Line 6 Stereo Delay
Ping Pong Delay
Reverse Delay
Fender Deluxe Spring Reverb
Fender Twin Spring Reverb
King Spring Reverb
Small Room Reverb
Tiled Room Reverb
Brite Room Reverb
Dark Hall Reverb
Medium Hall Reverb
Large Hall Reverb
Rich Chamber Reverb
Chamber Reverb
Cavernous Reverb
Slap Plate Reverb
Vintage Plate Reverb
Large Plate Reverb
Wah modeled after the Vox Wah
Volume (Pre- or Post-Amp Routing options)
4 band semi-parametric Post-EQ savable per-patch

PlusFX Junkie Model Pack
Killer Z
Line 6 Original
Chandler Tube Driver
Vetta Juice
Line 6 Gain Boost
Boss CS-1 w/ treble switch on
Mutron III Down
Line 6 Clean Sweep
Line 6 Seizmik Synth
Line 6 Double Bass
Line 6 Buzz Wave
Line 6 Rez Synth
Line 6 Ring Modulator
Moog and ARP
Line 6 Synth FX
Line 6 Synth Harmony
Moog Lead
ARP Solina / Elka Strings
Square CE-1 Chorus
Line 6 Stereo Chorus
Line 6 Stereo Chorus
Line 6 Random Chorus
Line 6 Stereo Flange
Line 6 Exponential Flange
Line 6 Lumpy Phase
Line 6 Hi Talk
Line 6 Sweeper
POD Purple X
Line 6 Sample and Hold
Line 6 Tape Eater
Line 6 Warble-Matic
Binson EchoRec
Maestro EP-3 Echoplex
Line 6 Low Rez Delay
Line 6 Phaze Eko
Line 6 Bubble Echo

Amps
PODXT Live has an incredible collection of amp models that have been used on countless hit recordings. Based on the most prized amplifiers in the history of guitar, PODXT Live features 36 amp models that will take you everywhere from classic and boutique, to modern and insane.

With amp models built from the award-winning technology in our flagship Vetta II amplifier, PODXT Live delivers organic, dynamic tones so real, you'll swear you can smell the tubes burning.

Amp Models Based On
Line 6 Clean
Line 6 JTS-45
Line 6 Class A
Line 6 Mood
Line 6 Spinal Puppet
Line 6 Chemical X
Line 6 Insane
Line 6 Piezacoustic 2
Line 6 Agro
Line 6 Lunatic
Line 6 Treadplate
Line 6 Variax Acoustic
Budda 2001 Twinmaster
Fender 1953 Deluxe
Fender 1958 Bassman
Fender 1961 Champ
Fender 1964 Deluxe Reverb
Fender 1965 Twin Reverb
Gretsch 1960 6156
Hiwatt 1973 Custom 100
Marshall 1966 JTM-45
Marshall 1968 Super Lead
Marshall 1968 Jump Channel
Marshall 1968 Variac Plexi
Marshall 1987 JCM 800
Marshall 1996 JMP-1
Matchless 1996 Chieftain
Matchless 1993 DC-30
Mesa/Boogie 2001 Dual Rectifier
Mesa/Boogie Mark IIc+
Roland Jazz Chorus 120
Soldano 1993 SLO-100
Supro 1960's S6616
Vox 1961 AC-15
Vox 1967 AC-30TB
Tube Preamp


Cabs
PODXT Live features 24 models of the most historic speaker cabinets ever built. From modern to vintage, you'll have the ultimate collection. And it doesn't stop there. PODXT Live has our A.I.R. II cabinet/microphone modeling, which allows you to choose from 4 different classic mic models and even adjust the position of the mic and how much of the room you hear.

PODXT Live 's ability to mix and match speaker cabinets and mics will help you find exactly the vibe that you're looking for.

Cab Models Based On
6x9 Supro S6616
1x8 1961 Fender Tweed Champ
1x10 Gibson
1x10 Gretsch 6156
1x12 Line 6
1x12 1953 Fender Tweed Deluxe
1x12 1964 Fender Blackface Deluxe
1x12 1960 Vox AC-15
1X15 1962 Supro Thunderbolt
2x2 Fender Mini Twin
2x12 Line 6
2x12 1965 Fender Blackface Twin
2x12 1995 Matchless Chieftain
2x12 Roland JC-120
2x12 1967 Vox AC-30
2X12 1967 Silvertone Twin Twelve
4x10 Line 6
4x10 1959 Fender Bassman
4x12 Line 6
4x12 1967 Marshall Basketweave with Greenbacks
4x12 1968 Marshall Basketweave with Greenbacks
4x12 1978 Marshall with stock 70s
4x12 1996 Marshall with Vintage 30s
4x12 Mesa/Boogie

Mic Models Based On
Shure SM-57
Shure SM-57 Off Axis
Sennheiser MD-421
Neumann U-67

I / O
PODXT Live has a simple, gig-ready setup that's adaptable to all your different stage and studio needs. Whether you're running it as a multi-effect pedal in front of a guitar amp (or into its FX loop), or straight to the house PA, PODXT Live is the best way to take total control of your sound at the gig.

USB - PODXT Live's USB jack lets you connect to most computers and record directly to a wide variety of popular recording software packages. Line6 has even included a USB cable for use with our Windows operating system based GuitarPort software, Line 6 Edit software (for both OS X and Windows operating systems), Line6's CustomTone online tone library, and PODXT Live driver software. All this software - along with directions for using it - is free for you to download at Line6's website.

Variax - Connect a Line 6 Variax guitar here and experience a whole new world of possibility and sound-control power. In addition to a direct digital audio connection between the guitar and PODXT Live, you can even have the Variax change guitars, pickups, and tone control settings each time you choose a new channel from your PODXT Live 's footswitches.

MIDI In & Out - Connect PODXT Live to your MIDI equipment to select Channel Memories (via Program Change messages), or automate PODXT Live settings (via controllers and/or SySex). You can also use MIDI (or USB) to communicate with the free Line 6 Edit software downloadable from Line6's website.

Phones - When you want to listen with headphones, plug them in here. PODXT Live automatically switches to Studio Mode whenever headphones are connected.

Output To Amp/Line - The unbalanced 1/4-inch connectors get your PODXT Live's sound to a guitar amplifier, recorder, mixer or PA system. Flick the rear panel switch to AMP when you've got your PODXT Live feeding into the front of a guitar amp, or choose LINE to send you signal to a mixer or PA. The rear panel LEVEL knob sets the - you guessed it! - output level. Changing the OUTPUT level does not change your tone, so you can get the tone you want at any volume level.

Aux Input - Connect a CD player, MP3 player, drum machine, virtual accordion, or other device here, and you'll hear it at PODXT Live's headphone and Amp/Line outputs. Very handy for jamming along!

Input - Your guitar goes here. Set the switch to norm for use with most passive pickup guitars. If you have to put two 9-volt batteries in your guitar to make it shred, point your guitar down and use that 'shark? headstock to flip the switch to pad. (Also handy for those stompboxes that have ridiculously hot output levels.)

Pedal 2 - You can add even more real-time control by connecting a standard expression pedal, such as the Line 6 EX-1. You'll be able to control Wah, Volume, and Tweak functions all at the same time.

Studio Tone, Stage Ready
Over 80 Stompbox and Studio Effects
36 Legendary and Classic Amp Models
24 Cab & 4 Mic models
128 Channel Memories
Stereo 1/4-inch analog Amp/Line Outs
Variax Digital Input
Routing Options
Deep Editing
Built-in Chromatic Tuner
Large Backlit Display
Dedicated Stompbox On/Off Switches
Combination Wah/Volume/Tweak Pedal
Tap Tempo/Tuner Switch
Expression Pedal Input
Headphone Out
Aux Input for CD/MP3 players, drum machines, etc.
Full MIDI Support
USB Digital Recording I/O - Plus, Mac/PC editing with free Line 6 Edit or GuitarPort software

Stage
When you're playing on stage with PODXT Live, you've got a choice of setup modes. You can plug your PODXT Live in between your guitar and guitar amplifier so PODXT Live acts as the ultimate tone shaping, effects modeling pedalboard.

You can plug straight out of PODXT Live's outputs into the house system for awesome amp and effect tone without the hassle of mics and cabinets.

Or you can choose to run PODXT Live into a power amp and speaker cabinets (or into your amp's FX return), using it as the ultimate preamp. Whichever setup you choose, PODXT Live can dial you in like a pro.

What are you connecting to?
You can supply your PODXT Live with one of three answers to this question, thereby ensuring that your friend on the floor gives you the best possible tones.

STUDIO DIRECT - When plugging PODXT Live straight into a P.A., or using in-ear monitoring systems, STUDIO DIRECT gives you amazing amp and effect tone, night after night. Line 6 exclusive A.I.R. II processing serves up a virtual speaker-cabinet-air-microphone experience so good you may never use a regular guitar amplifier and microphone on stage again. You're as powerful as the entire P.A. and guaranteed to be in the mix!

Combo FRONT, Combo PWRAMP, Stack FRONT & Stack PWRAMP-Choose one of these modes when you're plugging your PODXT Live into another guitar amp, or a power amp and guitar speakers. When you're running Amp Modeling in your PODXT Live with one of these modes activated, the Mic and Room components of A.I.R. II are turned off, and the Cabinet Models are revoiced to sound their best coming through the kind of speaker you choose. The 'Pwramp' variations should be used when you're running straight into a power amp driving speakers, or running into the effect return of an amp so that its own preamp is bypassed and you're getting your PODXT Live's signal right to the power amp section. Choose a 'Front' variation when you're plugging into the front of a combo amp or head, which will also run you through that amp's preamp section. The two 'Front' modes also give you Tone Correction controls.

What is Tone Correction

The idea of these Tone Correction controls is to adjust PODXT Live 's overall sound to compensate for the tonal response of the preamp section of the amp that you're plugging into. Line6 has found that it is often necessary to reduce the low frequency or high frequency contents of the PODXT Live to get the best results in this sort of a configuration, or shift the focus of the mid frequencies, so that's what these controls are set to do.

Plus...

Bose PS1-Choose this when plugging into a Bose PS1 Cylindrical RadiatorTM loudspeaker system. We specially tuned this mode for great sound from the innovative new sound system that you can learn more about from the Bose website.

Studio Direct Mode
In this mode, Line 6's exclusive A.I.R. II DSP is active, and you are treated to a virtual speaker-cabinet-air-microphone experience that's so good, you may never use a regular guitar amplifier and microphone setup again.

When you plug your headphones into PODXT Live, DEST will be automatically set to STUDIO DIRECT, giving you the best tone for private jamming.

Variax
The Variax line of guitars is unique, thanks to Line 6 modeling technology that gives you a whole collection of guitars in one single instrument. If you're a lucky Variax owner, you'll want to take advantage of PODXT Live 's rear panel digital VARIAX input jack.

When you plug your Variax into PODxt Live using the Variax Digital Input Cable, that single cable supplies power to the Variax, digitally sends audio from your Variax to the PODxt, and allows you to automate Variax patch changes with the foot controls of PODXT Live. Once plugged in, tell PODXT Live whether you'd like it to control the Variax. When control is enabled, PODXT Live can change Variax models as you change PODXT Live channels. Now you can seamlessly integrate a Variax's collection of acoustic and electric guitar models with PODXT Live's amps, cabs, and effects. This entire setup can be instantly transformed into virtually any rig with just the press of a single footswitch.

But wait, there's more! Now you really CAN enjoy the best of both worlds, because you can have a standard analog guitar and your digital Variax plugged into PODXT Live at the same time, and both will work. That makes switching between the two as easy as rolling the volume knob off on one, and rolling the volume knob up on the other. And you thought this new technology stuff was going to be tricky to use...

Tuner
Tap (Hold/Tuner) - PODXT Live lets you control the time and speed of your effects by simply tapping on this button. To use the TAP control, just tap the button at the tempo you want and the effects will change to match what you tapped.

But wait, that's not all. Hold the footswitch for about 2 seconds and bling, bling: Instant digital chromatic tuner! Play a note on your guitar and PODXT Live will show you what it is - and whether it's in tune - on that handy display.

Tuner Bypass/Volume - Normally, the audio will be muted while you're tuning, but if you prefer to hear yourself tune, you can turn the bypass audio feature off.

Tuner Reference - Want a different reference than A = 440Hz PODXT Live lets you set the reference frequency anywhere from 430-450 Hz. This setting is also stored so you don't have to reset it every time you power up.

Tuner Features
Precision Chromatic Tuning
Audio Mute
Hands-free Operation
Selectable Reference from 430-450HZ

Technical Description

* Over 80 Stompbox and Studio Effects

* 36 Legendary and Classic Amp Models

* 24 Cab & 4 Mic models

* 128 Channel Memories

* Stereo 1/4-inch analog Amp/Line Outs

* Variax Digital Input

* Routing Options

* Deep Editing

* Built-in Chromatic Tuner

* Large Backlit Display

* Dedicated Stompbox On/Off Switches

* Combination Wah/Volume/Tweak Pedal

* Tap Tempo/Tuner Switch

* Expression Pedal Input

* Headphone Out

* Aux Input for CD/MP3 players, drum machines, etc.

* Full MIDI Support

* USB Digital Recording I/O - Plus, Mac/PC editing with free Line 6 Edit or GuitarPort software

* Add Even More Amps with MODEL PACKS.

* Special Output Mode Optimized for the Bose Personalized Amplification System Cylindrical Radiator loudspeaker.

Catalog Description

Powerful PODxt modeling in a rugged pedalboard@Over 30 amp models and over 80 effects@USB digital recording I/O for Mac and PC@Amp, line, and headphone outputs@Variax input@MIDI I/O

Product Rated 7.7 Out of 10 (145 ratings)

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