Re: Pod XT pro delays etc.

[James Richmond <yahoogroups@jamesrichmond.com>]

> Hi gang,
> is anybody using this unit? I like the delay units of
> the DL4 so i am trying to replace it with a rack unit
> along with amp simulations and other efx and minimize
> floor space and long runing cables,(i am not concern
> replacing the DL4s looping function since i use the
> EDP for it)

Hi,

I can probably assist here.
I have a quite a few guitar processors- the Pod Pro XT is pretty cool-  
it does have strengths and weaknesses though.
The delays are on par with the Echo Pro (which I also use) and the  
modulation effects are wonderful.

I would highly recommend the 4 expansion packs- particularly the fx  
pack.
There are a whole bunch of gnarly synth tones in there that are a  
staple for me for wild guitar tones.
The 'metal' pack has a model of a couple of Engl amps that I use  
anytime a modern rock tone is required.

I've done many sessions with those models despite having a bunch of  
tube amps (Mesa/Fenders/Marshalls)- it isn't always the right tone but  
with a bit of tweaking you can get some astonishing results.

A note regarding the record-ability.
As an engineer I find getting distorted Pod tones to be difficult to  
get to fit in a mix the way a guitar tone should.
If you aren't doing a lot of recording then you probably don't need to  
worry- but the problem is in the converters, I believe- they are  
grainy and flabby sounding compared to other converters.
The work around is to DI the guitar into your DAW and run the Pod Pro  
XT via the AES/EBU IO.
It makes all the difference.

Regards,

Jim Richmond