Creating Quick Loops w/ POD X3 Live - Line 6 Tips & Tricks, Ep. 9

[ArturoKano]

Hey, does anyone knows what hapened whit this pedal?

[line6movies]

@ArturoKano the X3 Live has been discontinued and replaced by the newer POD HD line although you can still probably find X3's fairly easily online for sale.

[TuGinecologo]

can you do that with a pod xt live?

[line6movies]

@TuGinecologo sorry but no. That's because the PODxt Live does not have dual tone capabilities.

[treos17]

what I'm more interested in is how to get that delay setting you hear at 1:19-1:23 when it says amp settings 2, that delay is really cool, anyone have an idea?

[line6movies]

@treos17 I think you'd have better luck asking that question in our user to user support forums on our website. I'm sure you'll get some good tips on that there. Just go to our website and click on Technical Support and then post this question in the forums.

[1990EAM]

I dont have the tape echo effect. I have one called tape eater. why?

[line6movies]

@1990EAM are you running the latest firmware version on your POD?

[saber200000]

i tried this with the dual tone on my X3 live but it loops the second tone as well. how do i fix that?

[StylishStar88]

@saber200000 I think you need to switch to the other tone rather than enabling the dual tone feature. Not sure though.

[line6movies]

@saber200000 make sure you are switching between the tones and not using the expression pedal to morph between the two. Also make sure that when you switch, the second tone has been disabled completely. It should keep spilling over though.

[buntytitili]

@line6movies yeah it works pretty gud. but wat happens it da 2nd tone 2 for dis patch happens to be da 2nd tone for every other tone n if i mute da 2nd tone in any other patch its muted in every other patch including this. Is der a way so i can have 2 tones wid dese effects goin on dis patch n have all my oder tones as dey are i mean single or dual accrding to my requirement??

[line6movies]

@buntytitili I'm not sure I understand what you mean but it SOUNDS like you may have Tone 2 locked on your POD which is why every patch you go to has the same tone 2 sound dialed in.

[thebandMyDarkerSide]

@AonaranMan its no longer available. when they came out with the pod HD came out they discontinued it

[finishembird]

here is the trick , can you make that loop sound records long riffs like playing 5 chords that last for 7 or 10 sec long? that would be awesome if it can.

[line6movies]

@finishembird No because the POD isn't a dedicated looper. You’d need something that can actually record loops which the POD cannot do.

[IraqiNemesiS]

i tried to that before with my PODxt live ... and i couldn't success .. is it only with the X3 live ?

[line6movies]

@IraqiNemesiS Yes because the X3 Live sports dual tone functionality.

[xxxblucoxxx]

do u have to use the ping pong delay to make this loop thingy work ? or is it possible to use any other type of delay ?

[line6movies]

@xxxblucoxxx You should be able to use most delay effects as long as it has a Repeats parameter that you can adjust. You want to set your repeats to max.

[Pistavampire]

hello

the tones for pod x3 you have on your channel .. would they happen to be on download somewhere?

[line6movies]

@Pistavampire Specifically, I’m not sure which tones you are referring to, but we do have hundreds of X3 tones up at the CustomTone (dot) com website.

[javioni]

@line6movies I'm kind of frustrated, I've followed every step on this tutorial because I found this tip very interesting. But I can't get this to work fine. I've got the Loop effect, but I've setted Tone 2 already and I can't even hear it. Besides when I step on the pedal in order to switch to Tone 2, I can see that it switches but can't get no difference, just keeps on looping the notes I play. Please, help me, I really want to get this beautiful toy to do it. Thanks!

[line6movies]

@javioni If you can't hear Tone 2 please check to make sure you don’t have it muted in the Outputs section of the POD.

[haloreachslug]

What if I want to record a chord progression and loop that, is it possible?

[line6movies]

@haloreachslug This probably won't work too well with the X3 Live. You may want to consider one of our products that has a legitimate looper built into it - Spider Jam, JM4 Looper, M9, M13 or POD HD.

[beastlymeldp]

This truly is amazing! So much can be done with looping and subtle effects combined.

I do have one kinda important question though... How do you stop the looping without changing settings/tones or turning back the volume?

[line6movies]

@beastlymeldp You can't because this isn't a true looper where you can simply turn the loop function on and off. He's using delays with infinite repeats so the only way to stop it would be to switch patches. You could probably set up another exact patch on a different channel without the delays engaged though. That may work.

[rhykko77]

Could I do all of that with a Line 6 M-90 ?

[line6movies]

@rhykko77 You wouldn't have to do it this way with the M9 as the M9 has a real built in looper.

[JakeAyano]

does this thing have a metronome?

[line6movies]

@JakeAyano No.

[nailswithoutanymilk]

@line6movies Typical, they shove everything into one box, and forget something that basic! xD

[bassnicola]

@line6movies I don't understand when you say Amp1 and Amp2, is it the same thing as Tone 1 and Tone 2?

Because when I change from Tone 1 to Tone 2 I lose the effect from Tone 1, right?

But, according to your video, if i make this fake loop, it will continue to make the sound?

Cheers,

[line6movies]

@bassnicola Amp 1 and Amp 2 are the same as Tone 1 and 2 in the context of this video. If you set it up as described, the delays will trail over to Tone 2 within the dual tone patch.

[josh777tdr]

hey what kinda line 6 amp are you usen in this video

[line6movies]

@josh777tdr That's the Line 6 Spider Valve.

[n70amu]

@line6movies i recently bought POD HD 500, can i make the exact sound with my gear???

[line6movies]

Yes. You can create a similar dual tone patch and achieve this but you really don't have to with the POD HD500 as it has a built in looper.

[jangel2771]

this is freakin lame why are you gonna rely on delay

[Takiado]

Fucking awesome!

[giggy5150]

This unit has been out for a couple of years... it really needs a proper loop function built-in, just relying upon the delay to achieve it is very limiting. I hope Line6 are working on this for future line-up and making the switches much more durable. You need the durability even for home use. They seem a bit slow to come to market with this stuff. Maybe too many issues to deal with in quality department

[line6movies]

@giggy5150 Hi. Thanks for the post. Our Product Developers are always interested in user feedback, you can send it here - line6(com) /company/contact/productfeedba­ck/ Thanks.

[Lusthorns]

hey can any1 tell me what is the background music at 1.18 - 1.25. it's awesome

[line6movies]

@Lusthorns Unfortunately, we just have a bunch of little sound clips that we create in house and use. I'm pretty sure this is one of them.

[burninguitfiddle]

Excellent job. I've neeb running around saying you can't loop w/it. Now I'll say it is possible albeit in a very creative fashion.

[Macchetazo]

Culo Overdrive, NEVER DIGITAL DRIVES!!

[AssassinSteven]

Do you have a link were you just play for like... ever... that was awesome dude I can sit here for hours listening to music like that... simple to the ear, but has a deep meaning... please tell me you have more!

[bulletproofassassin]

Sorry, how do you set it to infinite repeats?

[line6movies]

@bulletproofassassin In general, you want the Feedback parameter on your delay effect to be at 100%

[DutchDemoCommunity]

is it recommended plugging the x3 live straight into studio monitors??

[AlexVitus]

Whenever i try this, the ping pong delay screws everything up. When I press my TONE 2 button and play, the notes keep getting repeated as if the delay on TONE 2 were ping ping - why doesn't my POD X3 Live seperate the 2 tones ?

[intaomri]

Pod X3 Live.. That's why I purchased that digital tool.. Dual tone availability makes it best choice.. You see you can do lots of things, pan them or mix them.... Thank you Line 6, and thank you line6movies.

[busterboxer86]

i wish they would have just added the loop in the pod!!!!

[blueskyvideonews]

you guys seen the peavey vypyrs

[devoid555]

any idea of how we can create a harmonizer on a pod x3 live pls???

[line6movies]

@devoid555 we also welcome feedback and suggestions at the Line6 website. Just click on "Contact Us" and go to Product Feedback. Thanks!

[redphoenix81]

it's bot like a tube amp.......

so it's useless

[darrylmd1]

Anyone else see this issue with the volume pedal? One issue I've had, even with the latest X3 firmware is, the volume pedal is set to post instead of pre when you first switch to the amp (footswitch or software) no matter what you have it saved as (I have mine saved as pre). This means your delay pedal picks up audio with the volume pedal at the heel until you toggle the pedal to post then back to pre.

[MarkLaszutko]

is there anyway to get the delay time longer than 2000MS?

[line6movies]

No. That's as long as we go!

[simonpvo2]

how do you then stop the un-ending delay, if you want to make a new loop

[line6movies]

@simonpvo2 The only way you'd be able to do this is to switch to a different channel and start your new loop.

[CaRive93]

what's better?

this one "line 6 x3 live"

or

"boss me-70"

please help:P

[grzana2429]

Line 6 definatelly! i was going to get me-70, but there are only effects, here you've got much more effects, amps, cabs, heads, its much more amazing! belive me X3 Liveee!!!!

[tomasp92duggan]

when it comes to multi-effects pedals you can't go wrong with line 6.....Boss is better when it comes to individual stomp boxes.

[GuitarM0nkey]

is anyone else getting a really nasty feedback sound from the tone 2 setting? it sounds right but if the volume's on and i'm not playing, i get a really noisy feedback sound. how do i get rid of it?

[HoratiuGuitar]

I have a line 6 Spider III amp(30-W), and im using a dean dime razorback. Im not exactly sure how to set-up my gear. What im doing now is running a patch cord from the guitar in(on the amp) to the R/mono Live on the X3 Live. Then I just connect my guitar to the guitar in. there are more channels on the actual amp. should these all be turned all the way down? anyone help would be great! thank, and amazing video

[skiddyproductions]

Yes leaving the channels on will on make your X3 Live sound like crap.

I recommend that you use the amp models on the X3 Live they are amazing and if im am correct one of the amp models is the Spider.

[Dreamscapevirus]

u r incorrect

[MrJackanthony]

@Dreamscapevirus who

[line6movies]

Plug your guitar into the Instrument In of the POD and then come out of the LEFT LIVE OUT on the X3 into the Guitar IN on your Spider. I'd suggest setting your Spider's EQ to a clean flat channel if you are going to use the modeling from the POD.

[macabrias]

I'm confused, how can you isolate and play the lead sound without that getting infinitely looped?

i have the same question as he,

in my x3 the tone 1 and the tone 2 combine each other:S

[sixstringedassassin]

dual amps mang

[hotraman]

@macabrias

I think you have to have your X3L where tone 1 is separate from tone 2. They're not a blended tone ( 2 patches together) I saw in the video where Kevin hit the floor board to get out of patch 1.

Its a great setting.

Thanks

[senn416]

I want that guitar. Love the goldtop variax.

[smartsharpkiller]

get an rc 50 looper by roland and loop the loop!

[AngelVzla]

this is nice :D! sadly my x3 cannot record longs loops just 2 secs :| common line6 give us an update that allow us to record :D!

[28monkeyking28]

yeah =/. i really wanted a looper in it and maybe a harmonizer too xD. i love those two but i liked everything else about the pod that's why i didn't get the gt10!

[blueshaldag]

thanks you so much

[ekrium]

I want to have a single delay so bad.. :/

How can I get it? With just one delay sound, full feedback.. Help somebody please :(

[line6movies]

I'm not sure I understand your question. Create a single tone and just add one delay to that tone patch?

[BlackCatBlackful]

Like if you play 8th notes it will turn to 16 notes with a 'dotted' note added in between I guess you could say.. Single tap delay? Uhm.. Same effect Paul Gilbert uses on the Echo Song

[TheVergile]

sounds like the good old Super Nintendo time - in a positive way ^^

Totally reminds me of the moon theme form "ducktales"-game

[BandDavaj]

damn, i got the same Zerberus Morpheys 1 Guitar in the same Colour and Finish, my favorite !! :)

[U2toneSearch]

I'm confused, how can you isolate and play the lead sound without that getting infinitely looped?

[n00bje]

amp 1 loops

amp 2 is the one you solo with

...

[AlexVitus]

@n00bje Ye, but when I press TONE 2 and plays, it keep looping what I play .. I'm doing exactly what he does in the video!

[line6movies]

Hi RAG1994,

Episode 1 was a DL4 tip and Episode 2 was a M13 Stompbox Modeler tip. We will be making more soon :) Thanks.

[slicer789]

will those videos also include pod X3 live or vetta videos? cause that would honestly be awesome!

[U2toneSearch]

Are you running your guitar into the Pod and then the Pod is going through two different amps? I'm a little confused about the whole setup.

[jackg146]

on the pod you can have two simulated amps playing at the same time, as if you were playing your guitar through two different amps simultaneously. so you would set up the rhythm track on amp 1, then switch to amp 2 to perform the solo, as he does at 2:21 (look at the left half of the screen)

[jasonlee221]

This is an amazing trick, thanks.

[yourdeadmother]

can someone please answer this question.

This is the scenario.

I have an amp, an electric guitar, the pod x3 live.

IS that enough to do what was done in this video or do i need some kind of software or anything else to create that effect?

Reason i'm asking is right now i have no access to my guitar but i bought the x3 live 10 hours ago

[line6movies]

You have everything you need to do this. Thanks!

[ahvaimusicom]

totally man, have a blast with it!

[RulesRedefined]

i think u need two amps...

[stevo946]

i think he means two "tones"

[littlemike101]

I wish you would show us what speakers you run your sound out of...also wish you could demonstrate how to use a loop station with the Pod X3 Live using the send and return 1/4 plugins....I use a Jamman Loop Station by Digitech...not sure how it should best be hooked up..so far much frustration..causes buzz....

[ahvaimusicom]

that was stellar!