POD Studio Overview | Line 6

[LOVENISH10]

is he saying that pod studio= many amps ....???

means i dont have to buy that costly amps if this pod

[line6movies]

@LOVENISH10 POD Studio interfaces come with the standard model set.  You can see them at line6 (dot) com /podstudiogx/podfarm.html

[DazedConfused1969]

is this the cheapest and best interface to record on a pc/laptop for a good quality lets say album??? can u plug mics into it aswell?, does it work if you plug your guitar into your pedal and then through that into the interface?

[edflinkinp]

@DazedConfused1969 Would like to now about the pedal question as well. If anyone knows please tell us!

[line6movies]

@DazedConfused1969 Hi, the first part of your question is subjective, but we would say yes :) The UX1, UX2, KB37, and UX8 can accept Microphone inputs. And yes, you can plug your guitar into a separate external guitar effect pedal and plug that into the POD Studio interfaces to use with POD Farm and/or recording.

[DazedConfused1969]

@line6movies Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated

[l337firefly]

I was wondering, i'm going to buy a guitar, and wanted to record it for school things and for personal use, and was wondering about how this will work, I was going to get a guitar, the line6 floor pod, and an amp, but wanted to record it with the effects from either the amp and the floor pod, or just the floor pod, but dont understand if the quality will be what I wanted. Was going to get the UX1, will all these components go together? Or is there more than just hooking them up altogether?

[line6movies]

@l337firefly Floor POD will work great connecting into an amp or a PA, but to record the audio from it to a computer, you need an additional audio interface, such as UX1. If you get a UX1, you can do all the guitar recording w/processed guitar amp/fx modeling using just the POD Farm 2.51... (continued below)

[line6movies]

@l337firefly ...software and the UX1 hardware into a recording program (like Ableton Live lite that comes with our interfaces). You wouldn't need Floor POD to record with UX1, but Floor POD is also necessary if live performance with an amp is what you really need.

[SlinkMusic]

well i don't understand now it says its a recorder but i just got off the phone with line 6 and they said it isn't a recorder at all it is pretty much the same as having a mini amp on ur computer because it will let me play through it but wont record anything.

[line6movies]

@SlinkMusic An audio interface is a piece of hardware that allows you to input an audio signal directly to your computer through either a USB or Firewire connection. You still need to use recording software though. The POD Studio devices come bundled with a lite version of Ableton Live which you use to record your input signal. Make sense?

[ashesofsodom]

Ok so if I want to use this for re-amping, with the studio ux2 I could use it as a DI into logic, use a guitar amp plugin to add some distortion while recording the track. Then remove the plugin so i have a clean DI after, then play it out through the pod studio, into a re-amp box and into my tube stack which is miked with two sm57s going through the pod studio, and back into logic?

[line6movies]

@ashesofsodom if you wanted to do that you could sure.

[ashesofsodom]

@line6movies nice!!!

[nayakvishak]

can i mic my shure sm57 to my amp and use Line 6 POD Studio UX1 as an audio interface???....then use pod farm for further effects??....it does not have phantom power...wil that create problems??...plz help....i am about to buy ux1...thnx

[line6movies]

@nayakvishak you sure can. The SM57 doesn't need phantom power so it will work fine with the UX1.

[bobfred94]

I love how there's a photo of a dog next to the monitor, that's why i love line6, they've got character.

[TheMichaelDN]

Is it recommended to use the pod ux2 on a concert with a 1960 Marshall cabinet?

[line6movies]

@TheMichaelDN the POD Studio was not really intended to be used with guitar amplifiers. If you want to use it live then you should send the analog outputs of the POD Studio directly to the mixer and PA.

[DUY1337GUITAR]

Amazing playing

[sheifmasoul]

I'm very new to this,,,if i use this does this mean i don't have to use an amp????

[line6movies]

@sheifmasoul This is an audio interface so you'll want to use powered computer speakers or studio monitors for your sound playback. You don't need an amp.

[Dannyboyee82]

You would think that a company selling recording gear would be able to record a voice over properly..

[eriatarka2]

Can I use the Line 6 UX1 with Audacity? Or does the Pod Farm come with it's own recording ability?

[line6movies]

@eriatarka2 You can use Audacity but I'd really suggest a recording application that will use ASIO drivers. Audacity doesn’t. Try Ableton Live, Reaper or Cubase or Sonar, etc. The POD Studio comes with a Lite copy of Ableton Live which is actually pretty feature rich.

[xXSuperUnsuperXx]

Can you use any other interface besides these POD interfaces or line 6 interfaces?

[line6movies]

@xXSuperUnsuperXx Sorry, I'm not sure what question you are asking? Could you clarify? Thanks.

[IDSxProductions]

Can you change your tone before and after you record? Like add effects onto the track you already made>

[line6movies]

@IDSxProductions Yes. You'll want to use POD Farm as a plug in within your recording application to do that.

[BELL12366]

question - on the gx - can i plug in a mic through the guitar port? would it sound decent, since there's no mic port...

[line6movies]

@BELL12366 It will sound fine. You just need a ¼” to XLR adapter available at most music stores.

[alapunk13]

does this work on windows 7?????????????????

[joetjoepwim]

@alapunk13: Yes it does - I use the PodStudio UX2 with PodFarm on a 64 bit version of Windows 7 and it works like a charm!

[ROCKSGGLP]

@alapunk13 Yes , that's what I run it with .

[1xISKETCHIx1]

shall i get this or a blue snowball mic im using it for guitar

[line6movies]

@1xISKETCHIx1 The Blue Snowball will work well with the UX2. That's a great mic.

[colt4494]

so you can plug it into your computer and get it set up and play and hear at the same time out of your comp? if that makes any sense to you, i was thinking about getting the UX2

[line6movies]

@colt4494 Yes. The UX2 is a USB audio interface and its whole purpose is to allow you to record via USB and monitor in real time. I'd suggest plugging your computer speakers directly to the UX2 for monitoring playback though.

[samathanwataguan]

@line6movies Can you then set your main output as the line 6 pod device instead of using your soundcard?

[line6movies]

@samathanwataguan Yes. You'll just need to connect your speakers directly to the POD Studio interface.

[aalexcp]

What are the 2 line inputs, stereo monitor input and analog outs in the ux1 for? i really dont get it i need help plesae.

I'm debating wether I should get a pod x3 or one of these pod studios

[line6movies]

@aalexcp Line inputs are for Line level devices like keyboards and drum machines. The analog outs are for connecting powered studio monitors to. The Monitor Input jack can be used to monitor (hear) certain devices without actually recording them.

[aalexcp]

Should I get this or a Pod x3?

[washy91]

i want to buy it but i live in colombia, hey line6 is there any chance that i can order it to you??

[line6movies]

@washy91 Sorry for the late reply. I just received a list of Line 6 dealers in Columbia, I will private message you them :)

[Sveken]

How many Channels can i record simultaneously with the UX2? if its only 1 then that's a bit of a pain having to play again for each instrument. The software im using Samplatude can record multiple channels, but does the UX2 output multiple channels?

[line6movies]

@Sveken You can record up to two instruments or mics at any given time with the UX2.

[xnominalx]

Hey, just wondering is it easy to like record yourself on a camera whilst recording on guitar, and put the two together on Windows Media Player to form a nice YouTube video? Thanks

[George2ec]

can you use the inputs and monitoring without any software running...I mean, can I concect my guitar to my pedal board and connect the output of my pedal board into the any input on ux1..and monitoring the sound without open any software

[abushmetal]

can i run this program with Superior Drummer and Fruity Loops 9.0?

[DeathcarKid]

Can you use the amp models on POD Farm with GarageBand?

[line6movies]

@DeathcarKid Yes. You can use a POD Studio device along with POD Farm and Garageband or purchase the POD Farm plug in for iLok.

[TEMPA01]

What is the story with the "pad" guitar input? I am a little confused by it's use/purpose.

I want a UX2 so I can plug 2 guitars in at once and record both playing at the same time. Will the UX2 and the included recording software enable me to do that?

Thanks for any info you can provide.

Cheers!

[line6movies]

@TEMPA01 Padded inputs dampen a hot input signal from a guitar or bass loaded with hot or active pickups IE: EMG's, humbuckers, etc. This prevents input clipping which could make your tone sound like pooh.

[line6movies]

@TEMPA01 (second part) Yes, although, you will need to use the 2 Line Inputs on the back of the UX2 and set your source select in POD Farm appropriately. But this will work.

[TomasPaalman]

I have two questions, the second one might be a bit of a dumb question,

1. Every few seconds a nasty buzzing noise pops up whenever i am playing something with my POD Ux1, it sounds a bit like you're changing the channel on an old Tv set, how is this happening, and how can i get rid of it?

2. could i input a guitar cabel into the headphones jack, so that i can use my amp as a speakerset?

thanks

[line6movies]

@TomasPaalman 1. You could be suffering from an incompatible chipset on your computer w/the UX1. If the noise sounds like white noise then that could be it. There is no true fix for this but in most cases installing a PCI USB card on the computer and plugging into that will fix this issue.

[line6movies]

@TomasPaalman 2. You could but be careful. The headphone out on TonePort is Line level. This is a much hotter signal then what the input of your amp is expecting (Instrument level). Just make sure to watch your levels as you don't want to clip or damage your amps input.

[Lubial]

thnaks for the help

[savasavram]

Something I'm not sure about... can I use it LIVE with a laptop???????

[line6movies]

Sure. Just connect the POD Studio to your laptop via USB and run cables out of the analog outputs into a mixer or PA speakers.

[AntoineVid]

So you can put every input on a other track using your program?

[line6movies]

You can't use every input at once but you can create separate channels in your recording application discreetly for each input at the time you are using that particular input.

[SeekandDestroy66]

this is a plugin right?so i can use it on Logic Studio 9?

[line6movies]

Yes, You can use the POD Farm plug in in Logic Studio 9.

[Lubial]

I setup my POD Studio just like in the instructions manual and i put it as my soundcard but i cannot hear anything through my Desktop speakers what Should I do??

[NinjaWulfVideos]

what you can do is pit the speaker plug into the headphone jack on the pod, it'll be a pain top keep switching from the PC and POD but it will work

[jackinal]

u have to plug headphones into the pod itself i think

[surfs1man]

@Lubial did u get it fixed ,i use to but now i forget

[line6movies]

The TonePort becomes your sound card so plug your speakers into the headphone jack of the TonePort.

[soup1223]

can i plug my guitar directly into it using a lead? and i can use a microphone

[line6movies]

Yes. You can plug the guitar directly into the front instrument or padded 1/4" input. The UX2 also has 2 XLR Mic inputs.

[otis1234321]

I've got a question. I'm in a band, and I have already got the POD Studio GX (first one) which i use with my computer. Would you recommend buying the second one too (The UX1), so that we can connect the headphone output to our amp or speakersystem, so that we can play through that (laptop). For example. being able to use all the effects and pedals, and save alot of money on buying them.

[line6movies]

I'm not quite sure what you are trying to do here. The UX1 has limited inputs so at the very most you can only route 2 guitars through it at once.

[NefariousImbow]

Does this device work as an external sound card/audio interface for recording and will it remove delay/latency when its plugged into my computers motherboard?

[line6movies]

The POD will act as an external sound card. If used along side with the POD Farm software you will be taking advantage of Line 6s Tone Direct Monitoring which is near 0 latency.

[oilersandguitars]

can you use the this without pod farm?

[line6movies]

Yes. However, if you use this with POD Farm you'll be taking advantage of Tone Direct Monitoring which is Line 6's near zero latency driver.

[saulclaws]

can you connect, the pod gx into an amp from the headphone output into the aux of my line 6 amp? to use as a monitor?

[WaxyAssassin]

So I can play with the effects threw my amp.

[line6movies]

You can but I wouldn't recommend it. The POD Studio will output a Line level signal which is a hotter signal then what the instrument input on your amp is expecting. The correct way would be to use a pair of powered studio monitors or PA speakers.

[WaxyAssassin]

Could I run this through my normal cpu speakers or will that break them because I dont really fill like spending $300 after gettign the P.O.D

[line6movies]

Yes. Just make sure they are powered speakers because the UX2 will not power them.

[ultimatewierdness]

Is the studio only for recording or can you just sit and play with effects without recording?

[line6movies]

You can launch POD Farm by itself and jam until your heart's content! No recording necessary!!!

[Greuh]

It is, works nice for me.

[alexchavesit]

Is there a quality difference in the range of Toneport products? Such as better input jack or internal chips? I Currently have a UX1. Thanks

[line6movies]

No. The hardware used is essentially the same on all of the TonePorts sans the UX8 which has some additional hardware features.

[brib333]

Please answer this for me.

How and can you play through your computer speakers?

Because I just bought the Line 6 Toneport KB37 model and waiting for it.

I currently have Guitar Rig 3 Kontrol edition and want to pair it with the Line 6 Pod Farm KB37. But I can not get that really super clean crisp tone. I have the outputs going to my amps and out through my cabinets. I think thats why.Thanks.

[alexchavesit]

Your best bet is to buy a pair of studio monitor speakers and go out the back of the Toneport or Rig Kontrol

[OVER9000MUDKIPWTF]

just plug yout computer speakers into the line out, the plug will look just like a headphone plug and should havea green tip

[Clockwork3600]

If it can use VST plug ins does that mean you can use Antares Autotune with it? because that would be really convenient.

[vitass89]

Sorry, I ment to ask what's the difference between sudio pod ux1 and toneport ux1?Thanks:)

[livepunx]

i want to buy this think

but im not quite sure,because my laptop haves 512 ram...and i dont want to waste my time and money on this line 6 product...so please give me some advice....the latency will be a problem???

[line6movies]

You should upgrade your RAM. 512 MB of RAM meets our minimum system requirements but we recommend you have at least 1 GB.

[anotherholywar]

does this run on Vista?

[line6movies]

POD Studio is compatible with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows XP x64, Vista 32-bit and 64-bit

[ajichiban833]

hi can i connect an expression pedal to the ux2? and can i also use my sustain pedal from my keyboards as a footswitch on the ux2?

[line6movies]

If you're using Gearbox with the UX2 then the answer is yes.

[mihialobelosevac]

Hi, I wanna buy a ux2, and i wanna ask you, can i use ux2 like a direct box?

[line6movies]

If you mean like in a live situation then I wouldn't. The UX2 is a USB audio interface used for recording and that's the only thing it should be used for.

[braindrillskater69]

so i want everyone to give me their suggestions about this thing, rate it from 1 to 10. is it better than using a mixer?

[bobomooman]

oh and do any have a pre-set drum track libray i can pick from?

[anotherholywar]

yeah all of them do or you can edit you own

[bobomooman]

I am a fairly new guitar player of about a year, and i want to be able to record a rhythm, a lead, and a bass track all on the same song. i want just a simple set up that is the cheapest. which POD do you recommend?

[line6movies]

POD studio GX is perfect for recording guitar only. If you are interested in recording guitar and vocals I would recommend the UX1 as it has an XLR input for a microphone. The POD Studio devices come with a Lite version of Ableton Live which does have a built in drum library.

[DjDopeChicago]

So if i wanna record vocals on my computer and want them to sound Great i would need this right? i dont need it for a guitar, Just want to record vocals with that studio sound and not that cheap computer mic that has all that back ground hiss ...

[ahvaimusicom]

ya or if you are a guitarist buy the X3 Live it this stuff and guitar stuff too, its worth the 700

[line6movies]

The POD Studio devices have very good pre amp models built into the software perfect for recording vocals. It would be superior as opposed to going directly into your computer's mic jack.

[666darkruben666]

Does Pod UX 2 include Pod Farm??

[line6movies]

Yes it does

[miguell2106]

is it compatible with windows vista home premium My friend answer please :S

[line6movies]

Yes. POD Farm will work with any 32 and 64 bit versions of Vista.

[lasse30stm]

this might be a stupid question but does there come some kind of software with it so that you can record some songs with it??

[line6movies]

GX & UX1 Includes Ableton Live Lite Line 6 Studio Edition 8-track recording software and RiffWorks T4 recording software.

UX2 & KB37 includes Ableton Live Lite Line 6 Studio Edition 16-track recording software, Reason Adapted virtual studio and RiffWorks T4 recording software.

[rhynocerous988]

Can you still use effects in the signal path between the guitar and the input on the interface? And I'm guessing this will work for bass guitar as well correct?

[line6movies]

This will work fine. You may want to consider using the padded input (not available on GX and UX1) depending on whether or not your external effects boost your input signal at all.

[FUahole69]

Does this work with vista?

[line6movies]

POD Studio works with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows XP x64, Vista 32-bit and 64-bit

[blakegamemaster]

I installed my pod studio UX2 on vista with no problems whatsoever.

[RMD292]

I got the GX model an it works great the Riff Works software that came with it is also great stuff..

[luckyguitar123]

Is there any difference between the pod studio gx and the toneport gx hardwarewise?

[chewyclit11]

no other than color

[globaltrapbeats]

not true! the software that come with the pod studio and the toneport are completely different. you do not get pod farm when purchasing the toneport version.

[GustafCool]

I bet u misreading the post, there are no different hardware specs, just some make-up to black interface

no different, same plastic, same board.

the different is in software that come with. toneport with gearbox, and pod studio with POD farm, which is available for download and can be use for toneport. but if u want the POD platinum series u must spend some extra cash.

[chriscoooley]

there is, USB 2.0 if im not corrected is on the pod studio but not on the toneport

[blakegamemaster]

The pod studio version has a LOT less latency than the toneport. therefore is more responsive. get it