People who don't like these obviously don't have children therefore don't have a need to record direct so as not to wake children/wife by miking a live amp.
POD HD 500 all the way! I wouldnt waist my time with the smaller units, 300-400. The 500 has way more options, programming, and can run more effects at a time. Always thought digital effects were crap and clung to my Mesa (beautiful tubes) and pedal board. After getting the HD 500 I only use that and plug straight into the house system xlr and use the mesa for stage noise via the effects loop return. O YA!
POD HD 500 all the way! I wouldnt waist my time with the smaller units, 300-400. The 500 has way more options, programming, and can run more effects at a time. Always thought digital effects were crap and clung to my Mesa (beautiful tubes) and pedal board. After getting the HD 500 I only use that and plug straight into the house system xlr and use the mesa for stage noise via the effects loop return. O YA!
@Ibanez3x no, you need some sort of amp head/power amp to power the cab. You can plug the pod into the back of the amp head though and just use the tone from the pod, but you definitely need some sort of power amp/amp head
if they where the same price I'd probably go with fractal , since they're not and the difference isn't enough for me to drop 1000-2000$ minimum on a processor. I'd rather go with a real Mesa, real Engl .. whatever you're into.
@guitarramaniacx true , but with the processors I've owned in the past I found myself only using a couple of different settings, having the lets say 100+ amps means they'll all sound the same as would the effects even to trained ears was my experience unless you over analyze it.
the advantage to a real amplifer tube, solid state.. ect is that it'll sound legitimate "mic-ed" up professionally.. not all fake, digital and compressed. But in the end go what works for you
Here's the difference. In studio work you want something with power. The Axe is a professional hunk of hardware for professional Musicians. The Pod is a consumer product. Give the Axe to someone who can actually use it and you will hear much better results. Out of all the Axe FX videos on youtube this one sounds really bad. Before you make a "Comparison" please learn the product much better.
Im digging the Fractal Axe FX more, My friend has a Line6 and with my personal taste in tone the Line has too much high end, to tinny for my liking. This other peddle has a nice beefyness to it, and I can always dial in some mids and highs on the head if needed. Thanx for the vid, kudos.
I actually like the fireball better on the pod, the other two are just no contest tho to me. The axe fx is just incredible, particularly the rectifier sound.
I like that you've done this. I just bought the HD500 as I don't have Axe FX style cash, and I will be touring with it, so we'll see how we go. This gives me some hope. I'll be using the Marshall mods quite extensively.
@TFCFredNVick maybe the regular axe-fx, but no way in hell can it imitate the sounds of an axe-fx II..and as far as i'm concerned when it came to the Powerball setting the axe-fx kills the line 6 easily.
Well, while I agree that this Axe Ultra is the best digital modeling processor(aside from Axe II) and that it is better than the pod, but it is nowhere near worth the amount of money they are charging for it.
hey dude first of all i must express my thanks for your cool videos,they ve been more than helpfull many many times.and a question:do you actually own all of these expensive amps pedals etc?or do you rent them for the needs of your tests?keep up the good work,
Wow, the pod hd wins on this video! We'd all love £2000 for an Axe FX, but at a quater the price, the pod hd wins! I'm not saying the pod hd will ever beat the axe fx, but think about it, even the rackmount version is roughly one-quater the price. That speaks volumes for line 6.
@mechanismtrance Exactly, I was just about to say that as well. I don't know if it's his EQ settings when recording or something but the Axe FX sounds HORRIBLY muddy. If all other conditions were identical I'd pick the Pod.
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i was wondering how do you play live with htese modelers. for example if you have a full preset loaded, with amp and cab, how do you plug it to the amp in the gig?
Hey guys, I've done up a similar but more stripped down comparison of the AXE FX Ultra VS a Line 6 HD PRO using internal IR's and Redwirez IR's. Check it out if your interested - Cheers!!
Axe FX sounds more real. Sounds like your in the room with a quality amp. Pod sounds like a direct digital recording. The only thing about this comparison that I have to say is, Pod isn't meant for live performances where Axe is.
POD sounds good, but there's still that scratchy digital artifact that AxeFx manages to completely rid of. AxeFx definitely sounds more organic and real to my ears. Let's not forget that the dynamic, tube-like touch sensitivity is not shown here, which is where the Axe absolutely slays.
Is AxeFx worth 5 times POD? I'd say no. But is there an alternative? Nope. If you want the best, you have to pay for it. There's a reason AxeFx sells like hotcakes despite the hefty price tag.
@narukiki they both just as easy... plug usb in and go direct... not much easier then that ;) ...if you ever want to reamp then get the rack, if that or form factor is not important, get the 500.. it's cheaper. but in the end, the ease of use between the two units is identical.
I liked the POD HD Uberschall better. Rectifiers sound good in both maybe i would prefer the Axe fx and the ENGL is way better in the Axe FX . Bottom line is they are both good, too good in fact. They have different capabilities and huge difference in price but they appeal to defferent buyers too.
The POD HD 500 is incredible value for your money.
Wow, honestly I was in the other room when I put this video on and I kind of thought they all sounded bad, but I thought the first of each clip was better except for the last one. So I figured that you did axe first, pod second, then I realized you didn't. I also couldn't tell what model it was besides I thought the first one was a recto, none of these are really faithful to the amps at all. I've owned all of them and still have an uber and recto
No doubt the Axe Fx is better and for what I 've heard the axe fx 2 is even so! But I can see that the price difference is huge and if you're not planning to record proffecionally the pod hd will do the work just fine. I just don't know if i could sleep at nights knowing that the axe fx 2 exists....GRRRRRRR!
Damn, Gain is a bit ridiculous. Sounds like fuzz. I think the axe fx sounds better. and, no, I didnt get raped for 2,500 yet. The line 6 sounds so... artificial, if that's a good way to describe it.
I bet if you tweak a bit, you can get to make both sound the same... The only difference is that some people are dumb enough to pay extra $2000 difference for nothing.
i was rootin for the pod but i think the axe sounds better. but either way.. the pod hd pro that just came out is a good deal so even if i had the money for an axe fx i would probably still get the pod.
Axe FX definately sounds more real although the Pod HD sounds really good as well, but my golden ear can hear that the Axe FX is closer to the real thing.
Actually, it sounds to me like these are both the same box using different modeling algorithms. ? And BTW, the best amp modeling I've heard by FAR was a free VST plugin written by some college students that uses 64 bit floating point throughout.
@Exalle You are correct. The Axe does sound better, as it should. However, "owners" of the Pod will not disagree because of financial troubles.
I refuse to pay two grand for a rack or floor modeling unit. Why? Because with that same amount of money, I could purchase an actual tube amp and achieve the sound I'm working for...which is exactly what I did.
Bottom line, when Fractal offers a product under a grand, I'll be first in line. Until then, Line 6 will continue to dominate the market.
@bradnc1988 sure, if you know exactly what tone you want, go right ahead and get your tube amp. But i want to be able to play with my tone, have all the effects built in the unit, and make it easily portable.
@Exalle What? It doesn't take two grand to "play with my tone". It takes a quick trip to the local music store and a little patience. FYI Im a huge fan of the Axe, but not the price. I'm well aware of the advantages of the unit. Your preaching to the choir if your trying to convey which is better. Both have their purpose. As for effects, there is an arsenal of affordable floor units that match the quality of the Axe. If you've got the money to spend, go for it. But there is cheaper alternatives.
@Exalle You missed my point completely. I own a modeling unit and a tube amp. Like I said before, both have their purpose. Nowhere did I state it took any stomp boxes. Apparently you haven't read. I apologize for being rude, but I was not aware I was talking to a sarcastic child.
Enjoy your Axe. I won't respond to another idiotic comment. Take care.
@TheEternalLeader it leaves you with that group of people who either a. don't hear or haven't heard or refuse to hear the full potential of an Axe Fx (See Periphery or obZen by Meshuggah) b. Are judging the Axe and the POD just by this video, c. Have little or no experience in production or sound/music engineering or d. Are a POD fanboy. If you aren't any of those people, then you're POD must be one of a kind in the universe and if so, you are one lucky spender.
@SASPython Either you are an A) AXE fanboy. B) Person that refuses to acknowledge people with different tastes than you. C) Are a troll. D) Don't know what you're talking about. or maybe you're none of these and you have the ears of a god and I am dumb and need someone else to tell me what sounds good to me. ( I try to joke with these people and what do I get? What can I expect from the internet though, right? )
@SASPython sorry i wasn't trying to come off rude, like I said, this video doesn't represent the best of either device. I'm not trolling, and I'm no axe fanboy, I have to make do with a Line 6 GX so I'm not complaining. But my friend has an Axe Fx Ultra, and I can get a better tone out of that in 10 minutes than i can out of a Line 6 product and a bunch of vsts in 1 month. Just my experience.
@SASPython What. The. Hell. Your comparing the Gx to the Axe? No wonder your so naive. The HD series was completely revamped. The Gx does not represent the quality of the HD line up in any shape or form. I'm not sure where your logic is going, but it can't be very far considering you replied to your own comment.
I'll lay this straight..again. Line 6 is the best value, the Axe is the best sound. If your willing to dish 2 grand for a modeling unit, just buy a damn tube stack and do it right.
@bradnc1988 I'm not comparing a gx to the axe.you need to calm down,I'm not trying to offend or hate on Line 6 and their fans. Are you not getting this...I LIKE LINE 6.I'm not talking about value,I'm talking about sound,and the Axe Fx,isn't just a bit better than Pod HD,its a hell of a lot better,and this video,as much as it has good intentions,isn't the best representation of either. Line 6 is great for home stuff,but for that professional tone, Axe fx blows it out ot the water
@SASPython Well actually, you did. I could rephrase it, but theres obviously no point with you. Theres no doubt which unit sounds better, and I couldn't have made that any clearer the first time. So thanks for restating what I've already said. Truthfully, you lack the credibility to say which is better considering you still own the Gx. I have used both and own one. I never stated your dislike of Line 6. READ!
Maybe you should calm down, and take the time to fully read my response. Take care.
@bradnc1988 nope, i said, I could make do with a GX, so Im not going to go about complaining about line 6 being crap. What Im saying is, I have the lowest of the low, and I'm still very happy, because I can still get a decent ENOUGH tone out of it. I dont know why you're getting so defensive. I've used a Pod HD 300, and a HD 500, a UX2, a GX and an Axe Fx Ultra(the benefits of working at a music store aye?)It's like you're looking for an argument?You got way too in depth. Axe > PodHD
@SASPython I've stated two times that the Axe has better sound, and your still arguing with yourself. You have STILL failed to read. Not once have I been defensive.
Since your talking background, maybe my degree in audio engineering will put you in perspective. Working in a music shop is as meaningless as working in a grocery store. Your an opinionated salesman, not a critic. There is a hell of a difference. Your blocked for your own stupidity. READ! Have fun arguing with yourself buddy.
@SASPython Who the fuck are you preaching to? We all know the Axe is better, but not all of us want to dump two grand in a modeling unit! Go buy a god damn tube amp and stop bickering like the woman you are. F.Y.I. stupidass, I work in a music store and that does not, by any means, make your opinion better than the most mediocre musician. I get paid on commission, so I sell whatever bullshit the customer is willing to buy. So that reference is complete shit. Keep trying. I'm enjoying this.
@RulesBlackOps I'm failing to see why you're getting angry,I'm not offending anyone & I'm not raging.I didn't say that I knew more because I worked at a music store,I said that one of the great things about working there is that you can try out cool gear.I'm not looking for an argument,and I apologized for sounding rude in my first post.This video, I'll say again, isn't about the price of things,it's about the sound. Disregard the price,and you find that the Axe is the better unit
I thought the sound of POD beared a little more clarity, though I know the Axe FX is 100x more practical and teems with more features, yo my question to you 2 guys; I'm looking to change my live set-up, saw a band recently who played Axe FX straight into Active speakers and sound quality was ridiculously good, bear in mind I'm looking to do something similar but I'm not looking for a mountain of FX either, should I buy a POD HD for $300 or fork out the $3300 for axfx
To be fair, I would buy the POD as Line 6 haven't failed me yet, my ex friend had an Axe Fx and was obsessed with it, saying that he was going to sell all his amps and just run the Axe Fx through the PA and I thought "You do that and you will lose your balls" (balls as in body and depth, guitar wise)
They both sound good, but if you're talking best value? line 6 all the way. I think the axe-fx sounds a tiny bit closer, however not $2000 closer lol and like said already the average joe won't be able to tell. If you're willing to spend that extra $2000 for a tiny bit of difference then more power to ya, but not I
@miguelbaptista well tiny bit compared to the price tag. If I had to put the difference in price then the difference in them would be worth a couple hundred $ more but not a couple thousand $ more but in actuality i guess it's worth what someone would pay for it. To me? not even close to what they charge. If a house is appraised at $300,000 but someone's only willing to pay $100,000 then thats all it's worth. Goes the other way too, if the consumers willing to pay more than its worth more.
@gary1976us I saw an original vintage 1958 Gibson Les Paul Sunburst, appraised at $25,000. I am only willing to pay a dollar. Guess that's all it's worth right? lol
@metallica5252 well if NOBODY is willing to pay more than $1 than I guess that's all it's worth, you can't go off of just 1 costumer obviously, if he holds out long enough someone may pay that for it. If he's trying to sell it and nobody buys, than how is that $25,000 guitar worth anything other than the dust it collects? If he then drops his price to say $20,000 and someone buys, then that's what it was worth
@jacktheguitarman .I don't need to ask feardse..I have had tons of tube amps,some real nice high end ones.The Pod has a pretty realistic tone and feel.,and very flexible.If you want to spend a ton of money for a tube amp that has one or two basic sounds,cool...all I am saying is that Most people,besides your guitar playing buds,would never know the difference in sound..and once again a digital or tube amp is just a tool..the main thing is to make some music with soul,and these are just tools !
I'm still learning how to use my FAS Axe-FX II, but once I really understand it (at guru level...hopefully - LOL!) it'll be cool to know that I can then just enjoy using such powerful TOOLS!
BTW, Ola has proven over-and-over that one's ears, hands, talent, brains, etc are FAR more imprtant than the tools themselves! Ola is an OUTSTANDING metal guitarist/composer/producer/engineer!
there is a big difference between these two things but remember that the axe fx is something like 000$ more than the POD. the pod still sound great, i'm gonne buy to myself a x3 pro, but the axe fx sound real bad ass. You just need something like 2500$ to got it
I can't decide between the 2. I would like an Axe FX, but the POD seems to sound pretty close and a LOT cheaper. Is the axe FX that much better that I should save for it or should I get a POD?
@Zephor Well dude I have an Axe Fx standard and as much as I love it, HD500 does work great especially in Ola's hands so it really is a matter of how you tone shape it. I think Axe Fx has more routing and tone shaping options but the HD500 is cheaper. I say if you like the HD500 more power to you bro.
Can't see $2,000.00 worth of difference between the Fractal and the Line 6 anywhere. I've been using Line 6 for years, just got the HD 500 a couple of months ago and it is a giant leap forward from the Live XT, which I used to think would never be surpassed. I run the HD-500 to the effects return of a Line 6 Bogner amp which only accesses the power amp section. So I get the warmth of tube power combined with the accuracy of the modeled amps and effects. I won't be lugging my Mesa to gigs anymore
@fottolini I thank you! I got nothing against the Fractal, other than the price. I like my low maintenance rig. I'm outta there 15 minutes after the final note of a gig. That is a big selling advantage to my thinking.
@fottolini look it may be overpriced but it sounds great and it feels like a real analog amp. There is nothing digital that feels like a real amp, including the line 6 hd series.
@kostismv Well... I have to disagree. The Axe-Fx has more features and tweaking capabilities than the Pod HD? Yes. Does it mean it sounds, feels and behaves like a real analog amp? No. Anyway... That is just my opinion.
@fottolini the way that an analog amp feels when you play with it has nothing to do with its features and its tweaking capabilities. the pod feels like a modeller and not like a real amp while the axe fx feels like a real tube amp, not because of its tweaking capabilities but because of its quality. that's why it is so close to the real thing because it feels like the real thing
@kostismv I guess I did not explain myself correctly. You don't have to spend hours working on a tube head to get a decent tone, but on the Axe you have to spend a large number of hours to get something close to a real tube amp, and a fraction of that time to get the same sound/same quality (some say even better quality) on a Pod HD. And still none of them sounds, feels and behaves like the real thing.
@fottolini yes you are right but with axe fx you can have the sound and the feeling of many expensive tube amps with the price of one (or two) heads. to be honest i also think that it is overpriced but what i think and i'm trying to say is that a comparison between a pod and an axe fx is pointless because they are two different things and were made for different purposes.
@cast390 - Go listen to the Diezal, the Randall, the Tiny Terror......guess what.....they're all kind of the same. Now, come back and listen to this clip at ;17 seconds in. It's the AxeFx, and it sounds as dark as those amps...and the POD does NOT. HOWEVER, if you listen to this clip The Pod comes in first, then the AXEFX, and I agree with you, it initially does sound better...know why?? scooped mids trick. All the Axe owner has to do is pull down 500k, 1kh....Ta Da! that's scooped mids.
@cast390 - Go listen to the Diezal, the Randall, the Tiny Terror......guess what.....they're all kind of the same. Now, come back and listen to this clip at ;17 seconds in. It's the AxeFx, and it sounds as dark as those amps...and the POD does NOT. HOWEVER, if you listen to this clip The Pod comes in first, then the AXEFX, and I agree with you, it initially does sound better...know why?? scooped mids trick. All the Axe owner has to do is pull down 500k, 1kh....Ta Da! that's scooped mids.
@cast390 Actually my friend, I don't own either of the units and can say that the Axe Fx ass rapes the POD, its probably mostly to do with the PODS shitty ass Cab sims though. But the new Axe Fx II absolutely annihilates the POD.
@cast390: It sounds better to you because you are the kind of guy who relies on presets. You can't afford the Axe Fx and even if you had one, you wouldn't know how to dial it in. Noob.
@XSDarkMoonZX Can't afford one?I could buy and sell your bitch ass 10xs over,You have no clue who you are talking to.So shut your pie hole cheese dick.Presets? I didnt know the HD 500 came with presets named "Olas Rectifier",Olas Uber",and "Olas Fireball".
I own a Mesa Mark III, Mesa Recto, Marshall Vintage Modern, Marshall DSL and a Peavey Ultra (all tube amps) but..... I still play my POD HD500 and POD X3 hard out. At the end of the day no matter what I play through I still sound exactly the same. I love my PODs for their downright ease of use and versatility that I would otherwise struggle to get from any of the single amps in my arsenal. The Fractal is nice but not worth the 5x $ price tag IMHO
The POD has a real rawness to it that the Fractal lacks. In reality when you're cranked up to 100 dB part of the mix during a live performance with heaps of gain and drums and bass guitar it doesn't really matter anymore. At that volume non of this ABing comparison really matters.
i've always hated line 6 products
infectedsubincision 7 hours ago
fractal
zadraluca 16 hours ago
i have a pod hd desktop and i need to use my headphones alot. But i think the sound changes alot when i use my phones. why? :(
NorwaysMetalhead 4 days ago
People who don't like these obviously don't have children therefore don't have a need to record direct so as not to wake children/wife by miking a live amp.
natazer 1 week ago
I'll be honest, I don't like either... The line 6 is uber digital and the fractal is... Well I dunno. I've never like amp modeling.
BassPlayerBedwell 1 week ago
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POD HD 500 all the way! I wouldnt waist my time with the smaller units, 300-400. The 500 has way more options, programming, and can run more effects at a time. Always thought digital effects were crap and clung to my Mesa (beautiful tubes) and pedal board. After getting the HD 500 I only use that and plug straight into the house system xlr and use the mesa for stage noise via the effects loop return. O YA!
christianguitarest 1 week ago
POD HD 500 all the way! I wouldnt waist my time with the smaller units, 300-400. The 500 has way more options, programming, and can run more effects at a time. Always thought digital effects were crap and clung to my Mesa (beautiful tubes) and pedal board. After getting the HD 500 I only use that and plug straight into the house system xlr and use the mesa for stage noise via the effects loop return. O YA!
christianguitarest 1 week ago
Damn the Powerball on the Axe-fx sounded tasty!
ThraceOfficial 2 weeks ago
Ford Fusion vs. Schevy Camaro SS
N1ckUs 2 weeks ago
@N1ckUs chevy*
hardyrulez96 2 weeks ago
@hardyrulez96 oh shi~. Thanks
N1ckUs 1 week ago
Does anyone have one of these? I'm lookin' to buy one for my marshall half stack and Ibanez RG7321 and I've heard good and bad about them.
Youcantkillthemetalx 2 weeks ago
Can you plug the POD HD directly into a cab and use it as an amp?
Ibanez3x 2 weeks ago
@Ibanez3x no, you need some sort of amp head/power amp to power the cab. You can plug the pod into the back of the amp head though and just use the tone from the pod, but you definitely need some sort of power amp/amp head
FrontlineGuitar 2 weeks ago
The tones you dial in on the POD are fantastic, are your patches available for download anywhere?
JimmyCheesenip 4 weeks ago
if they where the same price I'd probably go with fractal , since they're not and the difference isn't enough for me to drop 1000-2000$ minimum on a processor. I'd rather go with a real Mesa, real Engl .. whatever you're into.
JYZProductions 1 month ago
@JYZProductions yeah. but in that case you would only have 1 amp...
guitarramaniacx 2 weeks ago
@guitarramaniacx true , but with the processors I've owned in the past I found myself only using a couple of different settings, having the lets say 100+ amps means they'll all sound the same as would the effects even to trained ears was my experience unless you over analyze it.
the advantage to a real amplifer tube, solid state.. ect is that it'll sound legitimate "mic-ed" up professionally.. not all fake, digital and compressed. But in the end go what works for you
JYZProductions 2 weeks ago
Here's the difference. In studio work you want something with power. The Axe is a professional hunk of hardware for professional Musicians. The Pod is a consumer product. Give the Axe to someone who can actually use it and you will hear much better results. Out of all the Axe FX videos on youtube this one sounds really bad. Before you make a "Comparison" please learn the product much better.
2020jonnybravo 1 month ago
@2020jonnybravo care to do your own review?
metallica5252 1 month ago
Im digging the Fractal Axe FX more, My friend has a Line6 and with my personal taste in tone the Line has too much high end, to tinny for my liking. This other peddle has a nice beefyness to it, and I can always dial in some mids and highs on the head if needed. Thanx for the vid, kudos.
evilmurderproduction 1 month ago
I actually like the fireball better on the pod, the other two are just no contest tho to me. The axe fx is just incredible, particularly the rectifier sound.
SmokeMonster87 1 month ago
I appreciate Fearedse's videos, but they're all amp comparisons with "rhythm tones". I want to hear some lead tones. Super high gain patches.
Drucef 1 month ago
I heard 'Stand' by Devin Townsend, could be just a coincidence though happens alot.
IBJ57 1 month ago
alot of the axe fx settings dont have enough mids and too much lows
jmatotek216 1 month ago
@jmatotek216 that all comes down to personal preference, i'm sure he would of just as easily added mids and cut the lows.
metallica5252 1 month ago
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jmatotek216 1 month ago
The Recs: Axe FX. The Bogners: Line 6. The Engls: Definitely Axe FX. Just my opinions.
PPPatrickWWW 1 month ago
greetings from GREECE MAN WE LOVE YOU
MatKiller1197 1 month ago
the AXE FX just anally abused the line 6 sorry to any line 6 lovers i used to love line6 but then i found mesa XD
kajthrashman 2 months ago
I like that you've done this. I just bought the HD500 as I don't have Axe FX style cash, and I will be touring with it, so we'll see how we go. This gives me some hope. I'll be using the Marshall mods quite extensively.
DougFCKNSteele 2 months ago
the fractal sounds beautiful but lets just say it ain't exactly putting line 6 out of business
TFCFredNVick 2 months ago
i can buy a line 6 pod hd and get the same sound of the fractal by simply eq'in it
TFCFredNVick 2 months ago
@TFCFredNVick maybe the regular axe-fx, but no way in hell can it imitate the sounds of an axe-fx II..and as far as i'm concerned when it came to the Powerball setting the axe-fx kills the line 6 easily.
metallica5252 2 months ago
@4blackout
Well, while I agree that this Axe Ultra is the best digital modeling processor(aside from Axe II) and that it is better than the pod, but it is nowhere near worth the amount of money they are charging for it.
flyhi94 2 months ago
@flyhi94 given everything it does, yes, it is worth the money.
metallica5252 2 months ago
hey dude first of all i must express my thanks for your cool videos,they ve been more than helpfull many many times.and a question:do you actually own all of these expensive amps pedals etc?or do you rent them for the needs of your tests?keep up the good work,
dimitrismaster 2 months ago
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MatKiller1197 1 month ago
@4blackout
How do you come to that conclusion?
flyhi94 2 months ago
Fractal sound way deeper and darker
guitarramaniacx 2 months ago
axe fx ii with firmware 3.04 slays everything !
ryurookie 2 months ago
I would...take both and mix them together, they both have excellent parts.
heresjonny666 2 months ago
fractal all day.
goreorphanage 2 months ago
Both sound good but the fractal is a little darker in tone
curtispardy 2 months ago
Why wont you compare the best pod HD to the Axe Fx
MickBull094 2 months ago
@MickBull094 The HD 300, 400, & 500 have the exact same amp models. Unless you plan to use it live, save the money and buy the smaller unit.
bradnc1988 2 months ago
I actually like the line 6 on this one..... Might be saving coin
breathingincolor 2 months ago
WOW - they both sound a heck of a lot like processed trash. I thought these were supposed to sound like real amps?
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@fearedse do you recording the pod hd sample with the usb?? or plug in from output hd into your soundcard???
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Gseckerfers 2 months ago
superman approved :D
Scrubs87 2 months ago
Wow, the pod hd wins on this video! We'd all love £2000 for an Axe FX, but at a quater the price, the pod hd wins! I'm not saying the pod hd will ever beat the axe fx, but think about it, even the rackmount version is roughly one-quater the price. That speaks volumes for line 6.
bentay293 3 months ago
With a little better EQing, these would sound much more similar.
Archermahly 3 months ago
the AXE FX sounds a pretty muddy in comparison
mechanismtrance 3 months ago
@mechanismtrance Exactly, I was just about to say that as well. I don't know if it's his EQ settings when recording or something but the Axe FX sounds HORRIBLY muddy. If all other conditions were identical I'd pick the Pod.
ganza222 3 months ago 14
plz do a review for eleven rack or a vs with axe fx or with pod hd
giwrgos1349 3 months ago
Have you tryed the pro tools eleven rig? How bout checkn out blackmagic designs for audio cards. Desk teck 3dhd I think is the one. 900 and sream 2 hd imputs of uncompressesd forfilmn 3d porn while you edit 3d animation and record 50 channels of uncompressed 32 bit 197khz hd audio via thunder bolt to what ever daw ever. You could filmweddings to pay for it
allnsntll 3 months ago
i think the pod hd 300 ubershall sounded the best imo
1963ajackson 3 months ago 2
thnx a lot man! just one more question. If I have a really great cab, would it be more suitable not to use a cab on the pod and use it like a head?
wave2sound 3 months ago
i was wondering how do you play live with htese modelers. for example if you have a full preset loaded, with amp and cab, how do you plug it to the amp in the gig?
wave2sound 3 months ago
@wave2sound you can go to "return" channel amp or direct to mixer...
Gseckerfers 3 months ago
@guitdude09 kk
SlipknotKoRnfan 3 months ago
How many Axe-Fx cultists here! Are you going to get the coupons any quicker by "spreading the word"?
fottolini 3 months ago
the pod has an awesome low end sound but there is a little bit of white noise, the notes on the Fractal Axe FX sounds much cleaner and defined
cancerbotX 3 months ago
I own the POD HD300 and the sounds Axe Fx's better.
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TakeTheirFuckingHead 3 months ago
Axe FX sounds more real. Sounds like your in the room with a quality amp. Pod sounds like a direct digital recording. The only thing about this comparison that I have to say is, Pod isn't meant for live performances where Axe is.
PerfectParasite 3 months ago
POD sounds good, but there's still that scratchy digital artifact that AxeFx manages to completely rid of. AxeFx definitely sounds more organic and real to my ears. Let's not forget that the dynamic, tube-like touch sensitivity is not shown here, which is where the Axe absolutely slays.
Is AxeFx worth 5 times POD? I'd say no. But is there an alternative? Nope. If you want the best, you have to pay for it. There's a reason AxeFx sells like hotcakes despite the hefty price tag.
phuongdh 3 months ago 2
Axe Fx sounds like absolute ass.
bille77 3 months ago
Axe Fx always sounds a little more "djenty", it's like that amp made a whole new genre ^^
strappinggermanlad 3 months ago
What's the best hd 500 or pod pro hd rack ????
narukiki 3 months ago
@narukiki internals are the same, but the HD rack adds more IO (ie dry out) which is good if you ever want to reamp.
R1ronin 3 months ago
@R1ronin But what's is the easiest way to record on pc or mac The rack or not ?
narukiki 3 months ago
@narukiki they both just as easy... plug usb in and go direct... not much easier then that ;) ...if you ever want to reamp then get the rack, if that or form factor is not important, get the 500.. it's cheaper. but in the end, the ease of use between the two units is identical.
R1ronin 3 months ago
@narukiki And can i put this (rack or pod) directly in a speaker ?
narukiki 3 months ago
I liked the POD HD Uberschall better. Rectifiers sound good in both maybe i would prefer the Axe fx and the ENGL is way better in the Axe FX . Bottom line is they are both good, too good in fact. They have different capabilities and huge difference in price but they appeal to defferent buyers too.
The POD HD 500 is incredible value for your money.
makis128 3 months ago 2
The Axe clips sound better in all instances. Much more hifi clarity to their sound. The POD clips sound muddy by comparison.
houseofglass21 3 months ago
Wow, honestly I was in the other room when I put this video on and I kind of thought they all sounded bad, but I thought the first of each clip was better except for the last one. So I figured that you did axe first, pod second, then I realized you didn't. I also couldn't tell what model it was besides I thought the first one was a recto, none of these are really faithful to the amps at all. I've owned all of them and still have an uber and recto
WoWandMetalFTW 3 months ago
Hey do you have those patches uploaded? They sound awesome.
GigglePantsMcGee 4 months ago
No doubt the Axe Fx is better and for what I 've heard the axe fx 2 is even so! But I can see that the price difference is huge and if you're not planning to record proffecionally the pod hd will do the work just fine. I just don't know if i could sleep at nights knowing that the axe fx 2 exists....GRRRRRRR!
bocolis88 4 months ago
Just buy an equalizer, and you'll save more than $1500... problem Axe FX??? ... it's an assrape
SHREDDER222X 4 months ago
Damn, Gain is a bit ridiculous. Sounds like fuzz. I think the axe fx sounds better. and, no, I didnt get raped for 2,500 yet. The line 6 sounds so... artificial, if that's a good way to describe it.
G27dude 4 months ago
Ola, you should make a metal shootout between these two units: Axe Fx II vs. POD HD Pro.
Aramgeddon 4 months ago
Rectifier or Powerball
FugalBaboon 4 months ago
I bet if you tweak a bit, you can get to make both sound the same... The only difference is that some people are dumb enough to pay extra $2000 difference for nothing.
VinceBeamMusic 4 months ago
i was rootin for the pod but i think the axe sounds better. but either way.. the pod hd pro that just came out is a good deal so even if i had the money for an axe fx i would probably still get the pod.
xBRUTALBUDDHAx 4 months ago in playlist Line 6 Pod X3
lol, when i listen this with head phones i would go with line6 and with speakers axe. fuck me please
Guitar1sti 4 months ago
in my opinion axe fx has just more low end. add a bass line and you won't hear the difference.
lautgross 4 months ago 2
Axe FX definately sounds more real although the Pod HD sounds really good as well, but my golden ear can hear that the Axe FX is closer to the real thing.
Actually, it sounds to me like these are both the same box using different modeling algorithms. ? And BTW, the best amp modeling I've heard by FAR was a free VST plugin written by some college students that uses 64 bit floating point throughout.
DuncanDonuts3 4 months ago
AXE sounds better,Onwers of the Pod will disagree because they will never admit they cant afford $2,500.
Exalle 4 months ago 12
@Exalle I can admit both are good. because I can't afford them both ^_^
NorielWong1994 3 months ago
@Exalle You are correct. The Axe does sound better, as it should. However, "owners" of the Pod will not disagree because of financial troubles.
I refuse to pay two grand for a rack or floor modeling unit. Why? Because with that same amount of money, I could purchase an actual tube amp and achieve the sound I'm working for...which is exactly what I did.
Bottom line, when Fractal offers a product under a grand, I'll be first in line. Until then, Line 6 will continue to dominate the market.
bradnc1988 2 months ago 2
@bradnc1988 sure, if you know exactly what tone you want, go right ahead and get your tube amp. But i want to be able to play with my tone, have all the effects built in the unit, and make it easily portable.
Exalle 2 months ago
@Exalle What? It doesn't take two grand to "play with my tone". It takes a quick trip to the local music store and a little patience. FYI Im a huge fan of the Axe, but not the price. I'm well aware of the advantages of the unit. Your preaching to the choir if your trying to convey which is better. Both have their purpose. As for effects, there is an arsenal of affordable floor units that match the quality of the Axe. If you've got the money to spend, go for it. But there is cheaper alternatives.
bradnc1988 2 months ago
@bradnc1988 I give up, you win. Enjoy your glorious tube amp and 400 stomp boxes.
Exalle 2 months ago
@Exalle You missed my point completely. I own a modeling unit and a tube amp. Like I said before, both have their purpose. Nowhere did I state it took any stomp boxes. Apparently you haven't read. I apologize for being rude, but I was not aware I was talking to a sarcastic child.
Enjoy your Axe. I won't respond to another idiotic comment. Take care.
bradnc1988 2 months ago
@Exalle I will very gladly admit that I can't afford £2500. Hell, I can't even afford the £400 for the new pod
bakedbean1232 2 months ago
@Exalle I like the POD better but I could still easily afford the AXE, where does that leave me?
TheEternalLeader 2 months ago
@TheEternalLeader it leaves you with that group of people who either a. don't hear or haven't heard or refuse to hear the full potential of an Axe Fx (See Periphery or obZen by Meshuggah) b. Are judging the Axe and the POD just by this video, c. Have little or no experience in production or sound/music engineering or d. Are a POD fanboy. If you aren't any of those people, then you're POD must be one of a kind in the universe and if so, you are one lucky spender.
SASPython 2 months ago
@SASPython Either you are an A) AXE fanboy. B) Person that refuses to acknowledge people with different tastes than you. C) Are a troll. D) Don't know what you're talking about. or maybe you're none of these and you have the ears of a god and I am dumb and need someone else to tell me what sounds good to me. ( I try to joke with these people and what do I get? What can I expect from the internet though, right? )
TheEternalLeader 2 months ago
@SASPython sorry i wasn't trying to come off rude, like I said, this video doesn't represent the best of either device. I'm not trolling, and I'm no axe fanboy, I have to make do with a Line 6 GX so I'm not complaining. But my friend has an Axe Fx Ultra, and I can get a better tone out of that in 10 minutes than i can out of a Line 6 product and a bunch of vsts in 1 month. Just my experience.
SASPython 2 months ago
@SASPython What. The. Hell. Your comparing the Gx to the Axe? No wonder your so naive. The HD series was completely revamped. The Gx does not represent the quality of the HD line up in any shape or form. I'm not sure where your logic is going, but it can't be very far considering you replied to your own comment.
I'll lay this straight..again. Line 6 is the best value, the Axe is the best sound. If your willing to dish 2 grand for a modeling unit, just buy a damn tube stack and do it right.
bradnc1988 2 months ago
@bradnc1988 I'm not comparing a gx to the axe.you need to calm down,I'm not trying to offend or hate on Line 6 and their fans. Are you not getting this...I LIKE LINE 6.I'm not talking about value,I'm talking about sound,and the Axe Fx,isn't just a bit better than Pod HD,its a hell of a lot better,and this video,as much as it has good intentions,isn't the best representation of either. Line 6 is great for home stuff,but for that professional tone, Axe fx blows it out ot the water
SASPython 2 months ago
@SASPython Well actually, you did. I could rephrase it, but theres obviously no point with you. Theres no doubt which unit sounds better, and I couldn't have made that any clearer the first time. So thanks for restating what I've already said. Truthfully, you lack the credibility to say which is better considering you still own the Gx. I have used both and own one. I never stated your dislike of Line 6. READ!
Maybe you should calm down, and take the time to fully read my response. Take care.
bradnc1988 2 months ago 10
@bradnc1988 nope, i said, I could make do with a GX, so Im not going to go about complaining about line 6 being crap. What Im saying is, I have the lowest of the low, and I'm still very happy, because I can still get a decent ENOUGH tone out of it. I dont know why you're getting so defensive. I've used a Pod HD 300, and a HD 500, a UX2, a GX and an Axe Fx Ultra(the benefits of working at a music store aye?)It's like you're looking for an argument?You got way too in depth. Axe > PodHD
SASPython 2 months ago
@SASPython I've stated two times that the Axe has better sound, and your still arguing with yourself. You have STILL failed to read. Not once have I been defensive.
Since your talking background, maybe my degree in audio engineering will put you in perspective. Working in a music shop is as meaningless as working in a grocery store. Your an opinionated salesman, not a critic. There is a hell of a difference. Your blocked for your own stupidity. READ! Have fun arguing with yourself buddy.
bradnc1988 2 months ago
@SASPython Who the fuck are you preaching to? We all know the Axe is better, but not all of us want to dump two grand in a modeling unit! Go buy a god damn tube amp and stop bickering like the woman you are. F.Y.I. stupidass, I work in a music store and that does not, by any means, make your opinion better than the most mediocre musician. I get paid on commission, so I sell whatever bullshit the customer is willing to buy. So that reference is complete shit. Keep trying. I'm enjoying this.
RulesBlackOps 2 months ago
@RulesBlackOps I'm failing to see why you're getting angry,I'm not offending anyone & I'm not raging.I didn't say that I knew more because I worked at a music store,I said that one of the great things about working there is that you can try out cool gear.I'm not looking for an argument,and I apologized for sounding rude in my first post.This video, I'll say again, isn't about the price of things,it's about the sound. Disregard the price,and you find that the Axe is the better unit
SASPython 2 months ago
@SASPython @RulesBlackOps
I thought the sound of POD beared a little more clarity, though I know the Axe FX is 100x more practical and teems with more features, yo my question to you 2 guys; I'm looking to change my live set-up, saw a band recently who played Axe FX straight into Active speakers and sound quality was ridiculously good, bear in mind I'm looking to do something similar but I'm not looking for a mountain of FX either, should I buy a POD HD for $300 or fork out the $3300 for axfx
laaaaambofgod 2 months ago
@laaaaambofgod ultra's are 1200$ in ebay
ryurookie 2 months ago
@laaaaambofgod buy an POD HD500... Fractal sound MUCH BETTER but it cost ten times more... and it doesnt sound ten times better ;)
guitarramaniacx 2 months ago 6
@Exalle you are right! im still amateur... when i become pro... ill get Axe fx...
DustynRock 2 months ago
man are you using impulses for the pod hd???
Maxguitarrista 4 months ago
i think axe fx sounds more brutal
UnleashedmusicTV 4 months ago
intro music is badass
alperr307 4 months ago
To be fair, I would buy the POD as Line 6 haven't failed me yet, my ex friend had an Axe Fx and was obsessed with it, saying that he was going to sell all his amps and just run the Axe Fx through the PA and I thought "You do that and you will lose your balls" (balls as in body and depth, guitar wise)
rythmicpulses1 4 months ago
The fireball and powerball both sound fucking huge.
HoneybjornBand 4 months ago
They both sound good, but if you're talking best value? line 6 all the way. I think the axe-fx sounds a tiny bit closer, however not $2000 closer lol and like said already the average joe won't be able to tell. If you're willing to spend that extra $2000 for a tiny bit of difference then more power to ya, but not I
gary1976us 4 months ago 24
@gary1976us
Tiny bit difference ? Are u mad ?
miguelbaptista 4 months ago
@miguelbaptista well tiny bit compared to the price tag. If I had to put the difference in price then the difference in them would be worth a couple hundred $ more but not a couple thousand $ more but in actuality i guess it's worth what someone would pay for it. To me? not even close to what they charge. If a house is appraised at $300,000 but someone's only willing to pay $100,000 then thats all it's worth. Goes the other way too, if the consumers willing to pay more than its worth more.
gary1976us 4 months ago
@gary1976us I saw an original vintage 1958 Gibson Les Paul Sunburst, appraised at $25,000. I am only willing to pay a dollar. Guess that's all it's worth right? lol
metallica5252 1 month ago
@metallica5252 well if NOBODY is willing to pay more than $1 than I guess that's all it's worth, you can't go off of just 1 costumer obviously, if he holds out long enough someone may pay that for it. If he's trying to sell it and nobody buys, than how is that $25,000 guitar worth anything other than the dust it collects? If he then drops his price to say $20,000 and someone buys, then that's what it was worth
gary1976us 1 month ago
Line 6 wins!
1. It's cheeeeeeeaper
2. The recto sounds so much brutal ;)
FungusLabel 4 months ago
the POD fireball setting sounds nothing like it. The rest were good though
Cerberuselite 5 months ago
The POD (which I own myself) sounds better with Rectifier and Uberschall, but the Axe FX sounds best with Fireball :)
Edvardsn 5 months ago
After lots of trial and error I found that the things I like are not the best. Most of us prefer beer to champagne anyway.
MrMortadelas 5 months ago
@jacktheguitarman .I don't need to ask feardse..I have had tons of tube amps,some real nice high end ones.The Pod has a pretty realistic tone and feel.,and very flexible.If you want to spend a ton of money for a tube amp that has one or two basic sounds,cool...all I am saying is that Most people,besides your guitar playing buds,would never know the difference in sound..and once again a digital or tube amp is just a tool..the main thing is to make some music with soul,and these are just tools !
fmdangelo 5 months ago
@fmdangelo,
Well put man!
I'm still learning how to use my FAS Axe-FX II, but once I really understand it (at guru level...hopefully - LOL!) it'll be cool to know that I can then just enjoy using such powerful TOOLS!
BTW, Ola has proven over-and-over that one's ears, hands, talent, brains, etc are FAR more imprtant than the tools themselves! Ola is an OUTSTANDING metal guitarist/composer/producer/engineer!
Fucking BROO-TAL!!!
billmeedog 4 months ago
hd500 has no mark series amps , nor does the new hd pro rack
ryurookie 5 months ago
So... just making sure... no impulses here... correct?
BarrMazda 5 months ago
@BarrMazda if theres no impulses here its pod all the way! iv been waiting for that answer for ages now :/
BloodRelic101 5 months ago
nup. axe fx pwns. even though this is just the first ax fx standard, it fucking pwns.
guitarinkrys 5 months ago
Anybody who can't tell the HD500 sounds better is just in denial. It has a realism to it that the Axe FX just doesn't.
jacknuts22 5 months ago
fuck this digital world i will never buy into it. GO TUBE OR GO HOME!!!
cob4lyf04 5 months ago
@guitdude09 what is there to ask about? Listen to the clip man.
SlipknotKoRnfan 5 months ago
there is a big difference between these two things but remember that the axe fx is something like 000$ more than the POD. the pod still sound great, i'm gonne buy to myself a x3 pro, but the axe fx sound real bad ass. You just need something like 2500$ to got it
TheWisdomOfMelody 5 months ago
powerball! fuck me!
BloodRelic101 5 months ago
The POD sounds really good!
dimgrav 5 months ago
I can't decide between the 2. I would like an Axe FX, but the POD seems to sound pretty close and a LOT cheaper. Is the axe FX that much better that I should save for it or should I get a POD?
Zephor 5 months ago
@Zephor Well dude I have an Axe Fx standard and as much as I love it, HD500 does work great especially in Ola's hands so it really is a matter of how you tone shape it. I think Axe Fx has more routing and tone shaping options but the HD500 is cheaper. I say if you like the HD500 more power to you bro.
sammetal91 5 months ago
@guitdude09 lol, in that case its a major third.... :P
SlipknotKoRnfan 5 months ago
Can't see $2,000.00 worth of difference between the Fractal and the Line 6 anywhere. I've been using Line 6 for years, just got the HD 500 a couple of months ago and it is a giant leap forward from the Live XT, which I used to think would never be surpassed. I run the HD-500 to the effects return of a Line 6 Bogner amp which only accesses the power amp section. So I get the warmth of tube power combined with the accuracy of the modeled amps and effects. I won't be lugging my Mesa to gigs anymore
BluePRSDude 5 months ago
@BluePRSDude Smart dude. :)
fottolini 5 months ago
@fottolini I thank you! I got nothing against the Fractal, other than the price. I like my low maintenance rig. I'm outta there 15 minutes after the final note of a gig. That is a big selling advantage to my thinking.
BluePRSDude 5 months ago
In order to understand how good and real the axe fx sounds and feels you have to play with one.
kostismv 5 months ago
@kostismv Philosophical... I had 2 Ultras and still believe it is way overpriced and not that good. All this hype is not justifiable.
fottolini 5 months ago
@fottolini look it may be overpriced but it sounds great and it feels like a real analog amp. There is nothing digital that feels like a real amp, including the line 6 hd series.
kostismv 5 months ago
@kostismv Well... I have to disagree. The Axe-Fx has more features and tweaking capabilities than the Pod HD? Yes. Does it mean it sounds, feels and behaves like a real analog amp? No. Anyway... That is just my opinion.
fottolini 5 months ago
@fottolini the way that an analog amp feels when you play with it has nothing to do with its features and its tweaking capabilities. the pod feels like a modeller and not like a real amp while the axe fx feels like a real tube amp, not because of its tweaking capabilities but because of its quality. that's why it is so close to the real thing because it feels like the real thing
kostismv 5 months ago
@kostismv I guess I did not explain myself correctly. You don't have to spend hours working on a tube head to get a decent tone, but on the Axe you have to spend a large number of hours to get something close to a real tube amp, and a fraction of that time to get the same sound/same quality (some say even better quality) on a Pod HD. And still none of them sounds, feels and behaves like the real thing.
fottolini 5 months ago
@fottolini yes you are right but with axe fx you can have the sound and the feeling of many expensive tube amps with the price of one (or two) heads. to be honest i also think that it is overpriced but what i think and i'm trying to say is that a comparison between a pod and an axe fx is pointless because they are two different things and were made for different purposes.
kostismv 5 months ago
The baby lost his sock xD
snoman2204 6 months ago
POD sounds better,Onwers of the Ave Fx will disagree because they will never admit they got ass raped $2,500.
cast390 6 months ago 54
@cast390 - Go listen to the Diezal, the Randall, the Tiny Terror......guess what.....they're all kind of the same. Now, come back and listen to this clip at ;17 seconds in. It's the AxeFx, and it sounds as dark as those amps...and the POD does NOT. HOWEVER, if you listen to this clip The Pod comes in first, then the AXEFX, and I agree with you, it initially does sound better...know why?? scooped mids trick. All the Axe owner has to do is pull down 500k, 1kh....Ta Da! that's scooped mids.
Rev31test 5 months ago
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@cast390 - Go listen to the Diezal, the Randall, the Tiny Terror......guess what.....they're all kind of the same. Now, come back and listen to this clip at ;17 seconds in. It's the AxeFx, and it sounds as dark as those amps...and the POD does NOT. HOWEVER, if you listen to this clip The Pod comes in first, then the AXEFX, and I agree with you, it initially does sound better...know why?? scooped mids trick. All the Axe owner has to do is pull down 500k, 1kh....Ta Da! that's scooped mids.
Rev31test 5 months ago
@cast390 HA! COOL man!
fmdangelo 5 months ago
@cast390 having heard both in person axe-fx is definitely more true to the amps it models.
brandon5pennies 4 months ago
@cast390 Actually my friend, I don't own either of the units and can say that the Axe Fx ass rapes the POD, its probably mostly to do with the PODS shitty ass Cab sims though. But the new Axe Fx II absolutely annihilates the POD.
forestofrencho 4 months ago
@forestofrencho I still think they are ridiculously overpriced tho.
JustSomeRandomNewb 4 months ago
@cast390: It sounds better to you because you are the kind of guy who relies on presets. You can't afford the Axe Fx and even if you had one, you wouldn't know how to dial it in. Noob.
XSDarkMoonZX 4 months ago
@XSDarkMoonZX Can't afford one?I could buy and sell your bitch ass 10xs over,You have no clue who you are talking to.So shut your pie hole cheese dick.Presets? I didnt know the HD 500 came with presets named "Olas Rectifier",Olas Uber",and "Olas Fireball".
cast390 4 months ago
@cast390: You mad bro?
XSDarkMoonZX 4 months ago
I own a Mesa Mark III, Mesa Recto, Marshall Vintage Modern, Marshall DSL and a Peavey Ultra (all tube amps) but..... I still play my POD HD500 and POD X3 hard out. At the end of the day no matter what I play through I still sound exactly the same. I love my PODs for their downright ease of use and versatility that I would otherwise struggle to get from any of the single amps in my arsenal. The Fractal is nice but not worth the 5x $ price tag IMHO
GATvsGAT 6 months ago
The POD has a real rawness to it that the Fractal lacks. In reality when you're cranked up to 100 dB part of the mix during a live performance with heaps of gain and drums and bass guitar it doesn't really matter anymore. At that volume non of this ABing comparison really matters.
GATvsGAT 6 months ago
Axe FX sounds way too scooped and woolly .. IMO.
Line6 sounds a BIT dry, but add some good EQ-ing and a bit of reverb and you're good.
Both sound crap compared to tubes. :)
SparkPlugnl 6 months ago
Why are you all goin on about the HD500 when this is clearly the HD300, Numpties.
SkYjAcKeR666 6 months ago
Line 6 stuff always sounds very harsh to me. The axe fx is softer and less "brittle" sounding...
themikeaustin 6 months ago