line 6 floor processors?

casey2910 · December 21st, 2009, 03:07 PM

are the line 6 line of multi-effects boards the best(most used)option in a p&w setting when no amps are use?
is there other affordable options of similar or better quality?
im starting to have a brain melt-down looking at all of the available options.
im not sure i want to follow the pack and get a line 6 floor processor, i'm thinking (with no hands on experience) that i would like to use a zoom g2, g2.1, g7.1 etc... processor.

slowly going insane!

jb12string · December 21st, 2009, 11:54 PM

I like my line6 POD XT Live. I like the ability to quickly change my sound completely. If I were to make a pedalboard to do the same thing, it would definitely be considerably more expensive. That said, I don't radically change my sound that often. My current favorite patch is a AC-15 model, with some reverb and the amp gain cranked up about 75%. I could probably do the same thing with a sans amp Liverpool, some kind of spring reverb tank and a probably a tube screamer, a crybaby and a volume pedal, I'd probably throw a SansAmp Blonde on the board too

giantslayer · December 22nd, 2009, 12:33 AM

Here's a good Comparison of several multifx done a few years ago.

neocaster · December 22nd, 2009, 12:42 AM

They seem popular. The Pretenders were touring not long ago with Pods into a PA. I use a Vox Tonelab, but the Pods are easier to program via your PC. The only programming for the Vox is via MIDI, but the Pod supports a USB connection and an application that manages it. (very nice application, too. Handles all their hardware. Pod, toneport, guitarport)

Entry level, Line 6 Floor Pod is $149. The only one I've spent any amount of time on was the XT Live, and it sounded really good and felt sturdy enough.

Ptrallan01 · December 22nd, 2009, 03:21 PM

I use a Digitech RP250 with very good results. Seems to like P90's best, particularly my Casino

MondoGuitar · December 22nd, 2009, 04:00 PM

You can get a used POD 2.0 with Floorboard for under $200 on Craigslist -- massive value. They sound very good. (but not very great) I know a ton of really amazing guitarists who have rocked PODs at some point. I still own one I purchased new in 1998 and it works as well as the day I bought it -- I upgraded the EEPROM and voila.

Line 6 is an awesome company too, everytime I've dealt with them it went well. :)

cmcoram · December 22nd, 2009, 11:00 PM

Lincoln Brewster uses a Line 6. Seems to get good results with it. And he has stated that he goes direct from it, only using the onstage amps as monitors.

I've used Digitech RPs for years. First a 100, then 300, now a 500. I like them.

andycheng2002 · January 5th, 2010, 07:17 PM

I've used a Digitech RP 50 for the past 3 years. Costed $49 brand new and works great plugged into a direct box.

scooteraz · January 6th, 2010, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmcoram

Lincoln Brewster uses a Line 6. Seems to get good results with it. And he has stated that he goes direct from it, only using the onstage amps as monitors.

I've used Digitech RPs for years. First a 100, then 300, now a 500. I like them.

Lincoln Brewster may now have changed to the AxeFX, at least there is buzz to that effect. That being said, he got really good sounds out of the X3 Live PODs.

We have an XT Live, and it works fine. The problem is in the monitoring.

December 21st, 2009, 03:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
casey2910 TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: arkansas Age: 38 Posts: 87	line 6 floor processors? are the line 6 line of multi-effects boards the best(most used)option in a p&w setting when no amps are use? is there other affordable options of similar or better quality? im starting to have a brain melt-down looking at all of the available options. im not sure i want to follow the pack and get a line 6 floor processor, i'm thinking (with no hands on experience) that i would like to use a zoom g2, g2.1, g7.1 etc... processor. slowly going insane! __________________ ignorance is bliss.

December 21st, 2009, 11:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
jb12string Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Central PA Age: 29 Posts: 237	I like my line6 POD XT Live. I like the ability to quickly change my sound completely. If I were to make a pedalboard to do the same thing, it would definitely be considerably more expensive. That said, I don't radically change my sound that often. My current favorite patch is a AC-15 model, with some reverb and the amp gain cranked up about 75%. I could probably do the same thing with a sans amp Liverpool, some kind of spring reverb tank and a probably a tube screamer, a crybaby and a volume pedal, I'd probably throw a SansAmp Blonde on the board too __________________

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Ptrallan01 Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 753 2 Photos	I use a Digitech RP250 with very good results. Seems to like P90's best, particularly my Casino __________________ Ooh, I want my guitar to sound like Jimmie Smith's organ!!!

December 22nd, 2009, 11:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
cmcoram TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Age: 36 Posts: 42 1 Photos	Lincoln Brewster uses a Line 6. Seems to get good results with it. And he has stated that he goes direct from it, only using the onstage amps as monitors. I've used Digitech RPs for years. First a 100, then 300, now a 500. I like them. __________________ Chris Sing a new song to Him; play skillfully on the strings, with a joyful shout. Psalm 33:3

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giantslayer Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Age: 24 Posts: 736	Here's a good Comparison of several multifx done a few years ago.

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neocaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chester County, PA Age: 37 Posts: 4,477 11 Photos	They seem popular. The Pretenders were touring not long ago with Pods into a PA. I use a Vox Tonelab, but the Pods are easier to program via your PC. The only programming for the Vox is via MIDI, but the Pod supports a USB connection and an application that manages it. (very nice application, too. Handles all their hardware. Pod, toneport, guitarport) Entry level, Line 6 Floor Pod is $149. The only one I've spent any amount of time on was the XT Live, and it sounded really good and felt sturdy enough.

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MondoGuitar Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Age: 40 Posts: 472	You can get a used POD 2.0 with Floorboard for under $200 on Craigslist -- massive value. They sound very good. (but not very great) I know a ton of really amazing guitarists who have rocked PODs at some point. I still own one I purchased new in 1998 and it works as well as the day I bought it -- I upgraded the EEPROM and voila. Line 6 is an awesome company too, everytime I've dealt with them it went well. :)

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andycheng2002 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Austin, Mn Age: 41 Posts: 7	I've used a Digitech RP 50 for the past 3 years. Costed $49 brand new and works great plugged into a direct box.

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