Feature:
FANTASTIC features... there are so many options you can select from, and with each of those options you can set it down to the most exact measurement you want. One feature I would be real quick to brag about is the expression/wah pedal - it's not like the real deal. It's a very sensitive wah pedal, and requires some control. Maybe the problem is that I am used to a Cry Baby and there's not much like that. For being built-in it is a great expression pedal though. Line 6 now offers several various wah models that you can select to use for the patches you have in this system, which is pretty cool.
Quality:
This is a SOLID, RUGGED piece of equipment. Everything down to the knobs are hardcore. I would take it anywhere to gig with it, and not be worried about something breaking or coming off. No loose parts or anything to make you cautious. Never had a problem to date with something not working or glitching from time to time, everything's solid.
Value:
Absolutely - this product is MORE THAN WORTH its selling price. I don't see why Line 6 would not charge $800 for this unit; I would buy it all over again even if it was that much, because the value of the system is worth it. No better unit for this price, and I've played the GNX workstations and Boss GT ones too.
Desirability:
Oh yeah - when I first saw the photos of it I wanted it - it's got classic, rugged looks. The black and chrome is clean and sharp, and is was an absolute desirability factor for me in this purchase. I've gotten nothing but great comments on the way it looks, and I think it's easily the best looking unit. Look at the DigiTech or Boss units, and see if they are better looking - I think not. DigiTech's for example, looks like a plastic colored toy - not too professional in my opinion. This POD is a rocker in it's style.
Sound:
Extremely impressive sounds. I've owned this for about 8 months, and have switched over to it from my Line 6 Spider II amp. So much more flexibility and options with this unit!! I can create/recreate just about any tone I want, through what's already on it, and what can be downloaded for free at the Line 6 Custom Tone website. Sounds fantastic live, which is what I mainly use it for. Using the Studio Direct output mode for private jamming, or studio playing is phenomenal.
I use a Les Paul Standard, and it rocks. Primary playing setting is in our church, where we use a awesome EAW setup and crank it.
Ease of Use:
EXTREMELY EASY INTERFACE. This is my first floor/pedalboard type system, and yet it is extremely easy to navigate and set all your settings. Very nice controls, and once you are familiar with it you will have no problem tweaking it to what you want to hear. I would say there is no learning curve involved; overall fantastic interface.
Support:
I contacted Line 6 by phone twice, and never got to speak to someone and no one ever called me back in response to a message I left in the support queue. So I would not rate live support highly at all; however this is just my experience.
I love their online support/downloads/tools though. Anyone with a good PC that you can connect your PODxt Live to will absolutely love the options that are available with this unit, it's just incredible. Everything from backups to downloadable tones to firmware updates.
Overall:
I do not plan on seeking after any other unit. This one has all I need and more, and I plan on mastering it and then using Line 6's expansive add-on options to increase the sounds, and capabilities. For example, the POD comes with the FX Junkie Pack (tone model pack), and you can expand it with other packs, like Collector Classics, etc. I'll do this as time progresses.
This product meets or exceeds my musical goals, for sure. Highly recommend it to a potential buyer out there - YOU WILL NOT BE UNHAPPY!
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