POD XT DISTORTIONS

[Tompetty]

Hello guys.

I´ve just bought my POD XT yesterday and for some reason i can´t find a non-digital distorted sound (a natural distortion). They all sound kinda fake. But thats weird because i´ve heard POD XT distorted samples in line6´s webpage and they all sound awesome. For example... the "eruption" sample sounds amazing... Well... i CANT get that sound with my POD XT and my Gibson Les Paul Standard WHY????? [img]images/smilies/icon_ball.gif[/img] But i must accept that the Jazz Clean sample sound exactly the same played with my axe.

My question is about distortions, thanx

Regards,

Tom [img]images/smilies/rock.gif[/img]

[stingx]

Welcome to the wonderful world of PODxt...if you haven't done so already upgrade the firmware to version 1.5, download and install Guitar Port 2.x and then search for ANY tone/person you wish to emulate from the line6 custom tone forum. I own several Line6 products so feel free to pick my brains if you have any problems. I'll try to help you out.

Just to get you started though, try these PODxt patches out for size (unzip em and load em up through Guiat Port):

Guitar World Patches ---> http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip...2786/xt_gw.zip

Guitar One Patches ---> http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip...2786/xt_g1.zip

Other Patches ---> http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip...t_malhavok.zip

Also, here are some very EXCELLENT links for PODxt owners to use:

http://www.project80s.com/podxt/podclips_sounds.htm

http://www.instituteofnoise.com/L6/home.asp?pid=5

http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip...2786/home.html

[Tompetty]

Thank you very much for the patches!

I have a question... I´ve downloaded the patch of "Back in Black" from proyect80´s page. The recorded sample of that song is TOTALLY DIFFERENT from the patch he posted on his page. That´s exactly what i want to know... why patches doesn´t sound exactly as the recorded mix. (i must accept that the recorded mix is AWESOME, nails DA tone perfectly). Let me tell you that i use phones ¿maybe thats the problem? i dont think so. Im confused [img]images/smilies/icon_ball.gif[/img]

Thanx for your good advice.

Regards,

Tom [img]images/smilies/icon_jam.gif[/img]

[stingx]

tompetty, patches are designed against different VERSIONS of firmware on the PODxt. If you just bought yours you prolly aren't at the latest version, prolly only 1.01 or 1.02. Go to line6.com and update the firmware on your device. Patches sound very different on a different firmware other than the one it was made for. Also, the podxt sounds different depending on the settings, do you have it set for direct/pa, or 4x12, read you manual and understand your hardware before you frustrate yourself. Unline the previous POD model, this one involves a lot of tweaking and is capable of a huge amount of tones by that fact alone. The links I posted will help you get the most outta your pod. Don;t forget to use the discussion forum on line6.com and search for questions there. There's prolly nothing you can ask that hasn't already been asked and covered on that forum (I didn't include it cuz it's obvious that the vendor's forum would be the main and most important).

[Tompetty]

Hum. i never thought about upgrading my device (cause "if its new it must have the latest firmware") Maybe thats why the "eruption" doesnt sound exactly the same as the line6 webpage. I hope that can change my sounds and get better distortions.

Ok, i will upgrade my POD.

Another question: Have you downloaded the Back in Black patch and the mix tone sound exactly the same on your POD?

Thanx

Tom [img]images/smilies/rock.gif[/img]

PD: By the way... ACDC Rules!!! [img]images/smilies/rock.gif[/img] [img]images/smilies/rock.gif[/img] [img]images/smilies/rock.gif[/img]

[stingx]

Yeah. KC's site was one of the first ones I used to go to when I first started amp modelling. I get pretty much the same tone as he does with his patches. Remember something though...90% of the tone comes from the fingers [img]images/smilies/smile.gif[/img] Not really kidding here...the type of guitar you play, type of pickups, your playing style...all affect the final sound.

[VHF]

I would PM Wah Wah and find out what his main setting is....it sounds awesome.

[Mondy]

If I remember, I think he always uses that Gary Moore one that he found doesn't he ? But PMing him will confirm !

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[Tompetty]

Yep, his setup rules!

Anyone got the "eruption" patch and sound exactly the same as the line6 webpage?

Thanx,

Hey! i upgraded my POD XT, now some patches sound better, thanx. [img]images/smilies/rock.gif[/img]

Tom

[wahwah]

Yeah, I got one called 'Eruption' that was on there. I used it on the 'Feel Your Love Tonight' collab and it sounded pretty close to the original when everything else was put beside it. I can write down the settings for you sometime soon if it's any help?

The 'Gary Moore' setting I use is simply a JCM 800 setting with some delay and some overdrive...nuthing special and I think I posted the settings somewhere a few months back...not sure where tho![img]images/smilies/icon_confused.gif[/img][img]images/smilies/dunno.gif[/img]

[Mondy]

Well, like Stig said. A lot's in the guitar, and your fingers.

You're just one shredding dude, wahwah !!! Can you amputate your fingers and send them to me ?

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[wahwah]

yeah but then I would have to you my dick to write this message![img]images/smilies/icon_lol.gif[/img]

[Tompetty]

Ok, i updated my POD XT, but the "back in black" patch doesnt sound the same as KC´s webpage. Grrrrrrr!!! I think i have a preety decent guitar (Gibson Les Paul Standard). I dont know whats happening.

Regards,

G.

[wahwah]

whats the problem with the sound?

[stingx]

On the pod, if you are listening through headphones, make sure it is set for direct/pa, as opposed to the other settings like 4x12, etc...

btw, I attached some of my "private stock patches" for you. Unzip and use either guitar port or line6 edit to load it up.