LINE 6 POD 2.0 [17/97] Amp models

CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS

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Amp Models - Bottom left knob on the POD with words all round it. When

you spin this knob, it’s essentially like changing what electronic “circuitry” is

running inside POD to make your amp sound. (Also see Modeled Amps and

Cabs in Chapter 4.) We’ve arranged the Amp Models around the knob so you get

Line 6’s four custom sounds ﬁrst. From there, the models go clockwise from

“cleanest” (Small Tweed) to “dirtiest” (Fuzz Box). And then we ﬁnish up with the

Tube Preamp for processing non-guitar sources.

New with Version 2.0 software, you have a selection of 32 Amp Models from this

knob (earlier versions could access only 16). To access models 17-32, hold down

the TAP button and turn the Amp Models knob.

When you choose an Amp Model, a Cabinet Model is also loaded automatically.

For instance, when you choose the Brit Hi Gain model (based on the classic

Marshall JCM 800 head), a Cabinet Model based on a Marshall 4x12 will be loaded

with it. You can choose a different cabinet via the Effects/Cab knob (below).

In fact, with Version 2.0 software, all amp-related settings are automatically loaded

when you turn the Amp Models knob. Drive, Bass, Mid, Treble, Cab, Reverb

type, etc. will all be determined by the Amp Model you choose – giving you a

ready-to-rock sound with the turn of just this one knob. Once you get familiar with

POD, you can change these Amp-associated settings to customize the settings of

each of the Amp Models to ﬁt your tastes. Note that when you’re in Manual Mode

then Drive, Bass, Mid, Treble, and Channel Volume are set by the knob positions instead

of being automatically set with the amp selection. Complete details are in Chapter 6.

Drive - Knob to the left of the button panel. This knob controls how hard

you’re driving the input of the chosen Amp Model. Like the input volume control

on a non-master volume guitar amp, higher settings give you more “dirt.”

Tone Controls - Following the arc of knobs up and to the right. Bass,

Middle, Treble. Just like a regular guitar amp, only when you change Amp Models,