Line 6 Pocket POD Released
June 21st, 2007
Line 6 has released an entry level option in their POD line of modeling units. The Pocket POD is about the size of a digital guitar tuner and runs off of either 4 AAA batteries or an optional (sold seperately) AC adapter.
On their official website Line 6 states that “Pocket POD® exhibits all the celebrated features and pro tone that makes POD a standard in recording studios everywhere”. I’m obviously skeptical of that statement since why would the release a lower end version if it has all the same features. So I decided to take a closer look.
Comparing the Pocket POD and the POD 2.0
- Both units include the same 32 amp models, 16 cabinet models, and 16 professional effects.
- Both units have an aux input (CD/MP3 player), an amp output, a direct/headphone output, a guitar input, and power a port for an AC adapter.
- Both units have Line 6’s A.I.R. Mode for recording mic simulation.
- Both units have a USB connection that can be used to edit effect/amp/cab presets on the POD.
- The POD 2.0 has MIDI inputs and outputs, the Pocket POD does not.
- The POD 2.0 has 8 dedicated control knobs for each of level, drive, bass, mid, treble, channel volume, reverb and effect tweak. The Pocket POD has 4 knobs. Two controls are shared per knob and an ALT button is used to switch between them.
- The POD 2.0 has 1 knob for amp models and 1 knob for effect selection. The Pocket POD uses a 4-way menu system.
- The POD 2.0 has a port for an external floor pedal. The Pocket POD does not.
All considered the Pocket POD really is a repackaged POD 2.0, they just added battery power, made the AC adapter optional, and dropped the MIDI external pedal ports. Oh, and the price also dropped about 60$. All of the effects are the same and you should get the same sound from a Pocket POD that you would get from a POD 2.0. It just comes down to how you interact with that sound.
This would be a really great tool for people who want portability. If you want to be able to play your electric guitar with effects through headphones where you have no power source, Line 6 has you covered. If you are never going to be in that position you might as well spend the extra bucks and get a full POD 2.0 because it comes with the AC adapter. If you want USB recording then the PODxt is what you should be looking at.
The Pocket POD is being presold at online guitar stores. If you order it now the expected arrival date is July 9th, 2007.
[Via Peter’s Reviews]
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July 20th, 2007 06:44
You’re forgetting one important thing: the Pocket POD comes with way more presets. A nice starting point for anyone to create their own.
Another small feature: the Pocket POD has no power switch. The power is only on when a guitar is plugged in (so don’t leave your guitar plugged in if you’re not using it!).
November 18th, 2007 18:40
I have a pod 2 and it doesnt have an aux input quite important if your into jam tracks and the like. Im planning to switch for that 1 reason.