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Line 6 POD X3 Live Modeling Guitar Effects ProcessorThe Line 6 POD X3 Live will inspire and amaze you with the most complete collection of POD-quality guitar amp and effect models ever.
This arsenal of rare vintage treasures, modern boutiques, and perennial classics offers nearly unlimited creative possibilities. Built with working musicians in mind, POD X3 was designed to fit right in wherever you play, whether that’s on stage in front of thousands of screaming fans or in the studio steadily churning out hits. For those in search of greater tonal possibilities, POD X3 Live gives you more power than ever before to create entirely new sounds. Split your guitar signal and play it through two guitar amp and effect signal chains at once. Use the built-in expression pedal to smoothly change the blend between the two tones, or use it for wah or volume. Add bass or vocals using the bass amp and high-end mic preamp models now included in POD X3 Live. You can even plug in two instruments at once, each with its own independent tone processing.
Whether you choose to recreate the sounds of the past or turn tradition on its ear, POD X3 Live comes fully-loaded with the most inspiring collection of POD-quality amps and effects for your live performances, studio recordings, and everywhere in between.
Most powerful POD EVER!
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Line 6 POD X3 Features and Benefits
Electric Guitar
POD X3 Live offers a whole new level of control over your guitar tone.
- Plug straight into any one of the 78 ear-shattering guitar amp models for pure, unadulterated guitar tone.
- Combine amp and cab models with the mouth-watering collection of 98 stompbox and studio effect models to build out your rig.
- Take your sound to the next level by blasting your guitar through two guitar rigs at once to create a massive wall of sound that even guitar heroes of the past would respect.
- Or plug POD X3 Live in front of your favorite stack or combo to pile on up to nine simultaneous effects, including vintage overdrive, scorching distortion, beefy fuzz, vibey delay, lush reverb, ethereal chorus, irreverent flanger, wah-wah to name just a handful.
Acoustic Guitar
Whether miking up an acoustic or plugging in an acoustic-electric guitar, POD X3 Live will showcase the natural warmth and beauty of your instrument.
- Warm up your acoustics with the high-end tube mic preamp and compressor models to bring out the natural tone of your acoustic six or twelve string.
- Apply a touch of color with a full palette of reverbs, choruses, delays, EQs, and other essential effects.
Bass Guitar
Whether you seek stadium rock, a Motown groove, or modern grind, look no further than POD X3 Live.
- Dial in classic bass tone using the 28 incredible bass amp and 22 bass cab models.
- Bring a direct sound to life by using the modeled mic preamps and high-end compressors instead of traditional bass amps and cabs.
- Add a combination of the 98 stompbox or studio effects to tweak your bass tone to perfection for practice, performance, or recording.
Vocals
POD X3 Live includes an XLR input for your microphone and an amazing set of effects for your vocals.
- Six studio-grade vintage and modern microphone preamp models are included capture the natural warmth and richness of your vocals.
- Smooth out your sound with studio grade compressors, EQ's, gates and de-essers.
- The comprehensive collection of studio-quality post effect models at your disposal include rich reverbs, vibey delays, lush choruses and more.
Songwriters
POD X3 Live is the ultimate sonic toolbox for the creative songwriter.
- With its massive set of models for guitar, bass, and vocals, POD X3 Live will elevate your creative sketches to polished works of art.
- When inspiration strikes, record your guitar and vocals all at the same time to capture the magic of the first take.
The POD X3 Live includes all of the inputs and outputs you need to practice, perform and record.
Use the 1/4 inch instrument input for guitar or bass and the XLR microphone input for vocals and more. During practice, use the stereo headphones output to keep the noise down. For performances, plug in front of your amp or directly into the P.A. Use the stereo effect loop to add in your favorite stompboxes and other effects as well. When you connect a Line 6 Variax® guitar via the Variax input on your POD X3 Live, you can instantly recall POD X3 Live’s amp, cab, and effect model settings matched with the perfect electric or acoustic guitar model—all by stepping on a single footswitch. When you’re ready to record, use the stereo balanced line outputs or digital S/PDIF output for traditional recording. Or use the new USB 2.0 connection for pro-level multi-channel computer recording.
Computer Recording
POD X3 Live fits right in with whatever computer recording solution you use.
- With USB 2.0, POD X3 Live can send processed and unprocessed signals to your recording software, so you can always change your tone and fix it in the mix.
- POD X3 Live can record 2 fully-processed instruments at once.
- Split your guitar signal and record each virtual rig on separate stereo tracks to create rich, layered sounds.
- With on-board, real-time processing, POD X3 Live takes the load off of your computer and eliminates annoying latency.
- Use the S/PDIF digital output to plug into ProTools systems and other pro-level audio interfaces to add legendary POD tone to your recordings.
Play in front of an amp
Use POD X3 Live as the ultimate pedal board with your favorite combo or stack.
- With 98 stompbox and studio effect models, you have more freedom over your tone than even the largest, heaviest pedal board could ever offer.
- Stomp: Fuzz, Distortion, Overdrive, and more.
- Mod: Chorus, Flanger, Tremolo, Rotary, Phaser, , and more.
- Delay: More than one of each type of delay: Analog, Digital, Tape and a mix of specialty echoes you won’t find anywhere else.
- Reverb: More than one of each type of reverb: Room, Hall, Chamber, Plate and Spring models.
- Miscellaneous: Compressors, Gate, 4 Band Semi-Parametric EQ, Synth and Filters, Wah and many more.
- Use up to 9 effects simultaneously to build the sound you’re looking for.
- Create rich blends of two entirely different effect chains to create a screaming wall of sound.
Plug into the PA
Plug POD X3 Live directly into the PA system for bullet-proof live sound that rocks.
- Leave your back-breaking mountain of gear at home, and make set up and tear down easier than ever.
- Take the guess work out of getting a great live sound every time.
- Use the XLR outputs to plug directly into the mixing board without a direct box.
Line 6 POD X3 Live Specifications
Inputs and Outputs
- 1/4 Inch Instrument Input (w/ Normal/Pad Switch)
- XLR Microphone Input (w/ Trim Adjust)
- USB 2.0 for Computer Recording & Tone Editing
- S/PDIF Stereo Digital Audio Output
- Stereo 1/4 Inch Line Outputs (with Amp/Line Pad Switch)
- Stereo XLR Balanced Line Outputs
- 1/4 Inch Stereo Effect Loop
- Variax Digital Connector
- 1/4 Inch Expression Pedal Input
- Midi In & Out/Thru
- 1/4 Inch Stereo Headphones Out
- FBV Connector for optional Pedal Controller
- 1/8 Inch Stereo (CD/MP3) Jam Along Input
Controls
- Expansive Backlit LCD Display
- 8 Chrome Amp Control Knobs: Drive, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, Reverb, Tone Volume, Master Volume
- 5 Metal Stompbox On/Off Footswitches: Amp, Stomp, Mod, Delay, Comp/Boost
- Built-in Heavy-Duty Wah/Volume/Expression Pedal
- Metal Tap Tempo/Tuner Footswitch
- Dedicated Bank Up/Down & A/B/C/D Metal Footswitches for Preset Selection
- Dedicated Dual Tone Control Metal Footswitch
- 5 Context-Sensitive Parameter Edit Knobs
- Dedicated Input/Output Configuration Buttons
- Ground Lift Switch
Amp, Cab & Effect Models
- Massive model set for Guitar, Bass & Vocals
- 78 Guitar Amp Models
- 24 Guitar Cab Models
- 98 Stompbox and Studio Effects
- 28 Bass Amp Models
- 22 Bass Cab Models
- 6 Vocal Preamp Models
- A.I.R. II cab/mic modeling with 4 mic options each
Additional Features and Benefits
- Rugged, stage-ready design with premium metal footswitches
- Send Guitar through 2 Complete Amp/Effect Signal Chains Simultaneously
- Independent Tone Processing for 1/4 Inch and XLR Inputs
- 2 Chrome Handlebars
- USB 2.0 Multi-Channel Digital Computer Recording (Stereo Wet/Dry Per Input)
- Studio-quality 24-bit A/D and D/A Converters and 32-bit floating point processing
- Up to 9 Simultaneous Effects Per Signal Chain, with Pre & Post Amp Routing
- Tap Tempo Control for Time-Based Effects
- Precision Chromatic Tuner, with Audio Mute & Bypass Options
- USB 2.0 Cable Included
- External Power Adapter Included
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| | 9 people wrote reviews | |
| | Paddy from Monticello, MN USA | | ancientson@live.com | | Overall Ranking: | | Overall:
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| Out of the box the X3 felt durable. It is built a lot better than some of the other boards I have used. The switches are far enough apart even for my feet and I wear a size 14. | | Reliability:
| I have to admit, I have only had this product for a month. So far so good. However I only bought this for studio use. | | Overall:
| I have been a musician for 20 years now. I have played just about everything. I was very picky about what I wanted in the studio. The X3L had everything I wanted. I use it for gtr, bass and vox. The sound clips on the website DO sound like the samples on the X3L. If you are looking for something in the studio this is the product for you! ****One thing to watch for though...I purchased the X3L from AMS, during the time they had it on the shelf, an update came out for the firmware. I had to update it, no biggie, but you will have to do it**** | | Playability and Feel:
| The one thing I did not like was the manual. It was not written well; vague on some things. It was fairly easy to figure out, but if you are the kind of person who gets frustrated easily and does not like to tinker, then I would pass on this. | | Tone:
| It is a line 6. I have used Line 6 before when thwy first came out. They have come a long way!!! The tones are kick ass! | | Finish:
| The finish is nice, but when I rubbed it with my finger some of it came off. It was strange I thought. No one has told me why... | | Action:
| Sturdy...everything came with it. AMS as always packed it very well. | | Skill Level:
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| | AMS Customer from USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Features:
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PLASTIC? CHEAPIE JUNK SWITCHES, MOVE PEDAL AND IT DIES???
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I'd have liked to have been happy for Xmas. Did not happen. This is JUNK. As soon as I turned dials to get things working, the display flashes and dies again. I had to reset it over and over and over. Line 6 Miller said I need the firmware dload. Did that. Still not working. I asked about the edit program for it. The emailes and said End of FEB !!!
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Not easy. You can't use it when it flashes and changes on it's own
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Plastic, cheap knobs, switches are not heavy duty like the Xt Live.
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All this POWER upgrades but the models are exactly the same. First hour it worked. I was able to check the sounds. I had my XT live and if you turn just one amp on, it's exactly the same. What yo get are 2 models at a time. The sacrifice is a quality built POD. I am really shocked Line 6 has stooped to plastic parts and | |
| | Rolando from Puerto Rico | | Overall Ranking: | | Reliability:
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| Good quality | | Reliability:
| owsome!! | | Overall:
| A good deal... | | Playability and Feel:
| Easy to use and quick set up... | | Tone:
| Great tone with endles posibilities... | | Finish:
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| Semi-Pro | | Do you own this product?:
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| November 20, 2008 | |
| | GP from LA, CA, USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Overall:
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| A bit too much plastic for my taste - I wouldn't abuse it live or touring. | | Reliability:
| Only had it a few days. | | Overall:
| Excellent unit for recording (my main use) - easy and fast to prgram with the Gearbox software - easy to tweak sounds live using the knobs too - Good sound quality and excellent flexibility. | | Playability and Feel:
| compares well to my real TUBE guitar amps, in both sound, attack and overall feel. | | Tone:
| Very good sound and a huge palette of possible tones, from clean to super-distortion. | | Finish:
| Good finish but, again a bit flimsy. | | Action:
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| | Marc R from Austin, TX USA | | heymonkey@gmail.com | | Overall Ranking: | | Overall:
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| | | Subject: | Perfect for multi instrumentalist | | Quality:
| Sturdy, well built, nothing loose or easily breakable | | Reliability:
| I've had this for several months and it's done well, still looks brand new... | | Overall:
| This is def not plug and play. It takes hours and hours of tweaking, there is so much to it. There was a problem at first with retaining downloads but a fix was available and now this board is perfect. I mainly use this as my bass board, but also switch over with great ease using my electric guitar and vocals.
Fantastic tool for the home studio person! | | Playability and Feel:
| Controls are good, product is very sturdy, stomp area is nice and roomy and quiet... switching between sounds or instruments is smooth... | | Tone:
| great tones, pre loaded stuff is okay, the best part is tweaking on your own to get your own sound | | Finish:
| eh...you know its black and silver... whadda expect | | Action:
| not an outta the box type of equipment... will take hours to get what you need but that's okay... what you end up with is beyond belief | | Skill Level:
| Semi-Pro |
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