LINE6 Podxt Direct Guitar Recording Solution

LINE6 PODXT Details ^top

The incredible sonic flexibility and quality of the original POD® is now super-charged. Get POD XT and you'll have Line 6's newest generation amp and cab models as found in our flagship Vetta amplifier. Combine that with over 50 classic stompbox and effect models, including hand-picked selections from our award-winning stompbox modeler series. Route the effects stompbox-style before the amp, or run 'em after. You want to put your fuzz through a tape delay and run it all in front of a small tweed amp? How about a lumpy vibe in to a high-powered "treadplate" head with a 1x8 speaker cab miked off-axis and dressed up with stereo delays? You're only scratching the surface.

But wait — there's more! POD XT has our newest-generation A.I.R. II cabinet/microphone modeling which allows you to choose from 4 different classic mic models and even adjust how much of the room sound you hear! There's even a dedicated studio-quality compressor. Add a bit of verb (spring, plate, hall or room) and now you're ready to track.

POD XT even has a USB digital in/out for direct digital computer recording. And its flash-based memory means easy upgrades to keep your POD XT on the cutting edge.

With 128 user/factory presets, many based on some of the most popular guitar songs ever recorded, you'll have instant access to an unbelievable collection of classic guitar rigs. Imagine the sonic possibilities of having all the coolest amps, cabs, mics, stompboxes, and studio reverbs all tweaked, wired-up, and ready to go.

Based on the most prized amplifiers in the history of guitar, POD XT Live features 36 classic and modern amp models and 24 cab models, all run through 4 incredibly precise and dynamic microphone model options to provide a complete tonal palette for any type of live gig or studio session. This amazing collection of Line 6 ® Amp Models has been used on countless hit recordings and tours and is now on the floor at your disposal.

POD® XT packs 50 stunningly-crafted models of classic stompbox and studio effects. Many of these effects are based on* highly sought after classics like the Octavia, Big Muff Pi®, Uni-Vibe, and CE-1 Chorus Ensemble.

And with flexible routing, you can mix and match up to 6 of these effects simultaneously. Now you've got an arsenal of tools to that will blow away even the most jaded guitarists and producers.

Effect Models based on*:

LA-2A® Compressor Roland® RE-101 Space Echo

Noise Gate Sweep Echo

Fuzz Face Line 6® Digital Delay

Big Muff Pi® Line 6® Stereo Delay

Tubescreamer® Ping Pong Delay

ProCo Rat Reverse Delay

Octavia Fender® Deluxe Spring Reverb

CS-1 Comp/Sustainer Fender® Twin Spring Reverb

Dynacomp King Spring Reverb

Vetta™ Comp Small Room Reverb

Auto Swell Tiled Room Reverb

Mutron III Brite Room Reverb

Line 6® Sine Chorus Dark Hall Reverb

CE-1 Chorus Ensemble Medium Hall Reverb

Line 6® Flanger Large Hall Reverb

A/DA Flanger Rich Chamber Reverb

MXR® Phase 90 Chamber Reverb

Uni-Vibe Cavernous Reverb

Opto Tremolo model from the
1965 Fender® Deluxe Reverb® Slap Plate Reverb

Vintage Plate Reverb

Bias Tremolo model from 1960 Vox® AC-15
Large Plate Reverb

Wah modeled after the Vox® Wah

Leslie® 145
Volume (Pre- or Post-Amp Routing options)

Vibratone
Post-EQ

Auto-pan

Boss® DM-2

Deluxe Memory Man

EP-1 Tube Echoplex

Chromatic Tuner
While not as glamorous as all those nifty effects, every guitar player who’s come within two feet of a tremolo can’t live without a tuner. PODXT’s built-in Chromatic Tuner offers precision tuning at the touch of a button. Audio Mute or Bypass options with an adjustable tuning reference are featured as well as hands-free operation when used with the FBV series foot controllers.

Precision Chromatic Tuning
Audio Mute
Bypass
Hands-free Operation (with optional FBV-series foot controllers Check them out here!)

Inspiration never comes easy. When you're creating your music, the last thing you want to do is fight with your gear for the right tone. With POD® XT, finding that elusive tone is easy.

PODXT is the next generation in the Line 6® POD® family and sets a new standard for guitar tone. We've amassed a dream collection of the most popular amplifiers and meticulously measured and analyzed every tonal aspect to bring you their amazing sonic signatures. PODXT features 36 groundbreaking amp models built from the award-winning technology found in our flagship Vetta™ amplifier.

Cabinet and Microphone Models
PODXT features 24 models of the most historic speaker cabinets ever built. From modern to vintage, you'll have the ultimate collection. And it doesn’t stop there. PODXT has our newest-generation A.I.R. II cabinet/microphone modeling which allows you to choose from 4 different classic mic models and even adjust the position of the mic and how much of the room you hear. PODXT's ability to mix and match speakers cabinets and mics will help you find the vibe that you're looking for.

Amp Models based on*:
Cabinet Models based on*:

Line 6® Clean 6x9 Supro S6616
Line 6® JTS-45 1x8 1961 Fender® Tweed Champ®
Line 6® Class A 1x10 Gibson®
Line 6® Mood 1x10 Gretsch® 6156
Line 6® Spinal Puppet 1x12 Line 6®
Line 6® Chemical X 1x12 1953 Fender® Tweed Deluxe Reverb®
Line 6® Insane
Line 6® Piezacoustic 2 1x12 1964 Fender® Blackface Deluxe Reverb®
Line 6® Agro
Line 6® Lunatic 1x12 1960 Vox® AC-15
Line 6® Treadplate 1X15 1962 Supro Thunderbolt
Line 6® Variax® Acoustic 2x2 Fender® Mini Twin Reverb®
Budda 2001 Twinmaster
2x12 Line 6®
Fender® 1953 Deluxe Reverb® 2x12 1965 Fender® Blackface Twin Reverb®
Fender® 1958 Bassman®
Fender® 1961 Champ® 2x12 1995 Matchless Chieftain
Fender® 1964 Deluxe Reverb® 2x12 Roland® JC-120
Fender® 1965 Twin Reverb® 2x12 1967 Vox® AC-30
Gretsch® 1960 6156 2X12 1967 Silvertone® Twin Twelve
Hiwatt® 1973 Custom 100 4x10 Line 6®
Marshall® 1966 JTM-45 4x10 1959 Fender® Bassman®
Marshall® 1968 Super Lead 4x12 Line 6®
Marshall® 1968 Jump Channel 4x12 1967 Marshall® Basketweave with Greenbacks
Marshall® 1968 Variac Plexi
Marshall® 1987 JCM 800 4x12 1968 Marshall® Basketweave with Greenbacks
Marshall® 1996 JMP-1
Matchless 1996 Chieftain 4x12 1978 Marshall® with stock 70s
Matchless 1993 DC-30 4x12 1996 Marshall® with Vintage 30s
Mesa/Boogie® 2001 Dual Rectifier® 4x12 Mesa/Boogie®

Mesa/Boogie® Mark IIc+
Roland® Jazz Chorus 120 Mic Models based on*:
Soldano 1993 SLO-100 Shure® SM-57 On Axis
Supro 1960's S6616 Shure® SM-57 Off Axis
Vox® 1961 AC-15 Sennheiser® MD-421
Vox® 1967 AC-30TB Neumann® U-67
Tube Preamp

POD ® XT is equipped to handle today's guitar recording needs. Our 24-bit converters and 32-bit floating point processing create a killer tone, delivered through +4dBu balanced or -10dBV unbalanced 1/4 inch connectors. Or go digital with POD XT 's USB digital audio in and out for the most incredible tone available. MIDI lets you automate every move and our optional FBV generation foot controllers let you do it all with your feet. POD XT also comes with a high-power headphone output for silent jamming.

Creating Your Perfect Tone

While the presets, many of which are song based, are a great place to start looking for a great tone, sometimes you just want to roll your own. Critical tone controls are available as knobs on the main panel, but POD® XT also offers an intuitive, incredibly easy to use screen display for deep patch editing, where any tone shaping parameter is easily accessed and changed to generate your own sonic character.

Above the PODXT's display you'll find 5 effect on/off buttons where you can instantaneously defeat or enable stompboxes or rack-type effects. Double pressing each button allows you to edit the effects settings. Single pressing seamlessly switches the effect on or off.

Comp (Gate)
This button accesses our model of a highly sought-after LA-2A® COMPRESSOR, as well as a lightning-fast NOISE GATE. You'll find a fully-adjustable threshold for each, as well as a completely variable decay time for the gate.

Stomp
This is where PODXT's STOMPBOXES and vintage distortion models live. There are 10 classic stompboxes ranging from light overdrives, heavy distortions, and psychedelic 60's fuzzes. Whichever one you choose, you'll have complete control over the Drive, Gain and Tone knobs.

Mod
PODXT comes with all the classic flavors of MODULATION like Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Rotary and Vibe. Chorus like Andy, flange like Eddie, vibe like Jimi... it's all there.

Delay
PODXT has faithful models of vintage tape echoes to modern marvels like tap-tempo stereo ping-pongs. You can adjust the delay time in milliseconds or by any note value you choose. Just like the original POD™, you can easily TAP in a song's tempo, and now you also have tap tempo control over modulation speeds. Imagine changing the speed of your tremolo along with your delay time right from the front panel - or via your foot using the optional FBV Shortboard.

Cab/AIR

To top it off you can mix and match speaker cabinets, microphones (and even mic placement!) in the CABINET section. PODXT's next generation speaker cabinet models include all the historic speaker types you've come to know and love. You'll swear you're hearing the paint rattle off the studio walls thanks to Line 6's all new A.I.R. II technology.

Plus…

Reverb
PODXT gives you a full-time reverb knob just like your old standby. But in addition to the authentic spring tanks, you now have everything from vintage Plate reverbs to cavernous Halls.

Model Packs dramatically expand the tone arsenal in your POD XT . Each Model Pack is a software add-on that increases your Amp or Effects set, so a fully-packed POD XT or POD XT Pro provides a total of 72 Amp Models and 84 Effect Models, including every amp and stompbox model from our flagship Vetta™ II and metal monster HD147 ® .

Three packs are available: Metal Shop includes amps from our metal monster HD147, Collector Classics adds more amps from Flextone III and Vetta II, and FX Junkie piles on a load of effects from Vetta II. Better yet, buy 2 packs and get the 3rd pack free. And to make this a truly no-risk offer, we even offer a no-questions-asked, 30 Day Money Back Guarantee on all Model Pack purchases.

Hear them for yourself, and experience how power-packed a POD XT can be!

LINE6 PODXT Documentation ^top

PODXT Manual (pdf)

LINE6 PODXT FAQ ^top

What is POD XT ?

POD XT ™ is the next generation in the Line 6 ® POD™ family and sets the new standard for guitar tone. PODxt features 36 groundbreaking amp models built from the award-winning technology found in our flagship Vetta™ II amplifier, and includes modeled stompbox effects (including distortion boxes), full-time compression and post-EQ, A.I.R. II cabinet/microphone modeling, and USB digital in/out for direct digital computer recording.

How is POD XT different than POD 2.0?

In addition to 36 new groundbreaking amp models and 24 cabinet models built from the award-winning technology found in our flagship Vetta II amplifier, POD XT delivers 6 simultaneous effects (choose from more than 45 classic models of stompbox and studio effects) that can be flexibly routed to meet your unique sonic needs. In addition, POD XT offers USB support for Digital Audio In & Out, an intuitive screen display for deep patch editing, and Flash memory that allows for easy upgrades so you can always incorporate the latest innovations from Line 6 as they become available.

How is POD XT related to Vetta II?

The POD XT utilizes Vetta II's Point-to-Point interactive modeling technology to offer you 36 of Vetta II's incredibly soulful and accurate amp model reproductions. In addition, you get more than 45 of Vetta II's stomp boxes and studio effects in a portable and easy to use package. If you add optional Model Packs , you can expand the model set of your POD XT to include all amp and stompbox models found in Vetta II!

What amp and cabinet models are in the POD XT ?

POD XT ™ features 36 guitar amp models from the Line 6 ® Vetta™ II including models based on*: '53 Fender ® Tweed Deluxe Reverb ® , '61 Fender ® Tweed Champ ® , '58 Fender ® Bassman ® , '64 Fender ® Blackface Deluxe Reverb ® , '65 Fender ® Blackface Twin Reverb ® , '60 Gretsch ® 6156, '73 Hiwatt ® Custom 100, '65 Marshall ® JTM45, '68 Marshall ® Super Lead, '68 Marshall ® Jumped Plexi, '68 Marshall ® Variac Plexi, '87 Marshall ® JCM 800, '96 Marshall ® JMP-1, '96 Matchless Chieftain, '93 Matchless DC-30, '85 Mesa/Boogie ® Mark IIc+ (drive), '94 Mesa/Boogie ® Dual Rectifier ® Solo Head, '87 Roland ® JC-120, '93 Soldano SLO 100, '60s Supro S6616, '67 Vox ® AC30 TB (Top Boost), '61 Vox ® AC15, '01 Budda Twinmaster, Tube Preamp, Line 6 ® Clean, Line 6 ® JTS-45, Line 6 ® Class A, Line 6 ® Mood, Line 6 ® Spinal Puppet, Line 6 ® Chemical X, Line 6 ® Insane, Line 6 ® Piezacoustic 2 L6 Agro, L6 Lunatic, L6 Treadplate, and Variax ® Acoustic.

The 24 cabinet models in POD XT ™ include models based on*: 6x9 Supro S6616, 1x8 1961 Fender ® Tweed Champ ® , 1x10 Gibson ® , 1x10 Gretsch ® 6156, 1x12 Line 6 ® , 1x12 1953 Fender ® Tweed Deluxe Reverb ® , 1x12 1964 Fender ® Blackface Deluxe Reverb ® , 1x12 1960 Vox ® AC-15, 2x2 Fender ® Mini Twin Reverb ® , 2x12 Line 6 ® , 2x12 1965 Fender ® Blackface Twin Reverb ® , 2x12 1996 Matchless Chieftain, 2x12 Roland ® JC-120, 2x12 1967 Vox ® AC-30, 4x10 Line 6 ® , 4x10 1959 Fender ® Bassman ® , 4x12 Line 6 ® , 4x12 1967 Marshall ® Basketweave with Greenbacks, 4x12 1968 Marshall ® Basketweave with Greenbacks, 4x12 1978 Marshall ® with stock 70s, 4x12 1996 Marshall ® with Vintage 30s, a 4x12 Mesa/Boogie ® , a 2x12 1967 Silvertone ® Twin Twelve, and a 1x15 1962 Supro Thunderbolt.

It is possible to more than double the number of amp and effect models in your POD XT with Model Packs. For more information on Model Packs, click here .

What kind of stomp boxes and other effects are included in POD XT ?

More than 46 stunningly-crafted models of classic stompbox and studio effects including models based on*: Fuzz Face, Big Muff Pi ® , Tubescreamer ® , Rat, Octavia, LA-2A ® Compressor, Dyna Comp, Boss ® CS-1, Mutron III, ADA Flanger, MXR ® Phase 90 Flanger, Boss ® CE-1 Chorus, Leslie ® 145, Uni-Vibe, Vibratone, Bias Tremolo from the 1960 Vox ® AC15, Opto Tremolo, Deluxe Memory Man, EP-1 Echoplex, Boss ® DM-2, RE-101 Space Echo, plus Line 6 ® originals including the Vetta™ Comp, Auto Swell, Ping Pong Delay, Reverse Delay, Sweep Echo, stereo delays, spring reverbs, plate reverbs, room reverbs, hall reverbs, Wah Pedal, 4 band semi-parametric EQ, Noise Gate, Volume Pedal and many more.

What is A.I.R. II?

A.I.R. II is Line 6's second-generation Acoustically Integrated Recording technology. It expands your sonic choices and creative options by allowing you to choose a variety of microphone models and adjust their placement in front of the cabinet. Microphone choices and placement options include models based on*: Shure ® SM-57, Sennheiser ® MD-421 and a Neumann ® U-67 – on- and off-axis.

What does the USB port do?

The USB port allows direct digital recording from your POD XT or POD XT  Pro™ to your Mac ® or PC, plus the ability to use POD XT Pro to play back audio from your computer like a soundcard. It also allows you to perform software updates and communicate with MIDI applications such as the Line 6 Monkey intelligent updater, Line 6 Edit™ and GuitarPort ® without a MIDI interface – only a USB connection is required.

In order for your computer to be able to communicate with your POD XT or POD XT  Pro over USB, you will need to install USB driver software.

Windows ® and OS X ® users: click here to get the Line 6 Monkey intelligent updater application, which allows you to install the latest drivers.

Mac ® OS9 Users: click here for the latest drivers.
NOTE: OS9 drivers support USB Audio only – no MIDI over USB functionality is provided.

When will the audio drivers for the USB digital I/O be available?

USB Audio/MIDI drivers are available now for POD XT and POD XT Pro!

PC and Mac ® OS X ® users: click here to get the Line 6 Monkey intelligent updater application, which allows you to install the latest drivers.

Mac ® OS9 Users: click here for the latest drivers.
NOTE: OS9 drivers support USB Audio only – no MIDI over USB functionality is provided.

Is POD 2.0 being discontinued?

No, POD 2.0 will continue to be available to customers who want its award-winning tone and flexibility.

Can I upgrade from POD 2.0 to POD XT ?

POD XT was built totally new from the ground up to make use of the award-winning technology and incredible tone found in our flagship Vetta amplifier. Despite the family resemblance, POD XT is completely different from POD 2.0.

In addition, you can transfer Tones between POD XT Live, POD XT and POD XT Pro with a direct MIDI connection.

Is SoundDiver available for POD XT ?

SoundDiver is not available for POD XT. Instead, we've developed a new generation of free tone editor/librarian software, called Line 6 Edit, which gives you all the basic features of SoundDiver including onscreen editing of every sonic detail of your POD XT , plus tone translation between selected Line 6 products and access to a truly vast online tone library of signature sounds of the greatest guitarists, bands, songs and gear of all time. Windows ® users also have the option of using our free GuitarPort software which gives great tone editing features, plus a unique integrated audio player for guitarists with looping and half speed and the option of GuitarPort Online™ membership for online Tracks and Tablature.

Is there a computer-based editor for POD XT ?

Line 6 offers two free pieces of software, both of which give you complete tone editing capabilities for onscreen control of every detail of your POD XT 's sound. Line 6 Edit is for both Windows ® and Mac ® OS X ® operating systems, provides tone translation between selected Line 6 products and works with our truly vast online tone library of signature sounds of the greatest guitarists, bands, song and gear of all time. GuitarPort gives you complete onscreen tone editing along with a unique, integrated audio player for guitarists with looping and half speed, plus optional GuitarPort Online for online Tracks and Tab.

Can I transfer my POD 2.0 patches to POD XT ?

You sure can, using Line 6 Edit, the free tone editor/librarian software from Line 6. Things of course will sound different, because of the dramatic sound differences between POD 2.0 and POD XT , but many of the aspects of the sound will translate, including basic effects settings. You can then tweak from there to get sounds on your POD XT that your POD 2.0 only dreamed of. You can get the details on Line 6 Edit, as well as the vast Custom Tone library that it works with, here .

Can I transfer patches between POD XT and other Line 6 Products?

Using Line 6 Edit , you can translate Tones from POD 2.0, Flextone™ III, HD 147 ® and GuitarPort to POD XT , and translate POD XT Tones to Vetta II, GuitarPort, Flextone III and HD 147.

Does POD XT  work with ToneTransfer?

ToneTransfer was an online tone library for older Line 6 products. It has been replaced by Custom Tone, with its vast online tone library of signature sounds of the greatest guitarists, bands, songs and gear of all time. There's also a Public Tone Exchange where you can share Tones with line 6ers around the world. Learn all about it here .

Which Line 6 foot controllers are compatible with POD XT ?

The FBV™, FBV Shortboard™, FBV4™ and FBV2™ are compatible with POD XT. The FBV Shortboard gives basic control and the FBV adds more control over stompboxes and effects, as well as dedicated wah and volume pedals. FBV4 has 4 footswitches to change channels within a bank and FBV 2 has two switches for up/down channel changing.

Will my POD 2.0 accessories work with it (mount, bag, Floor Board, FB4, etc.)?

The POD 2.0 mount will work with the POD XT , however the POD XT is not compatible with carrying bags designed for the POD 2.0 and the FB4™ and Floor Board™ foot controllers do not support the advanced functionality of the POD XT .

Can POD XT  be used live?

Yes. POD XT takes the flexibility of the original POD, and expands on it. It can be used in front of a combo, head or with a power amp and speaker cabinet setup. It also is ideal for plugging directly into a PA system or with in-ear monitoring systems.

Is POD XT  upgradeable?

POD XT was designed to be easily upgradeable with flash-based memory so that you can always have the latest software with no wait and no hassle. There is a free intelligent updater application called Line 6 Monkey that tells you what is in your POD XT , if updates are available, and performs the update for you. In most cases, the updates are performed with a direct USB connection between your computer and your POD XT .

Mac ® OS X ® Users: Click here for the latest version of Line 6 Monkey.

Windows ® PC Users: Click here for the latest version of Line 6 Monkey.

Can I use my POD XT  with GuitarPort software?

Absolutely. CLICK HERE to find out more. Really. We want to tell you.

How do I sign up for GuitarPort Online membership?

Download and install the free GuitarPort software, and you'll be able to sign up for GuitarPort Online membership right from the GuitarPort software itself!

New for Version 2!

What is POD XT  Version 2?

There is a FREE update for POD XT and POD XT Pro that includes the following new features:

• Greatly improved overall sound quality because all cabinet and microphone models have been redone from the ground up. The new models are clearer and more focused sounding.

• Patch Bank has been expanded to 128 Patches

• Post EQ available per-patch (4 band semi-parametric)

• 4 additional amp models and 2 additional cab models

• The full-time compressor has been replaced with the better sounding model from the Bass POD XT

• Interface improvement – more direct access to deep features is available at the top level of the onscreen interface

• Ability to assign Tweak as a destination for the pedal on attached single-pedal foot controller

• Ability to set minimum value for the Volume Pedal on an attached foot controller

• Bank Up/Down switch on an attached foot controller no longer times out

• Minor tweaks and Improvements to a few existing amp and effect models
  
  

How do I get the Version 2 firmware update?

There is a new software utility for POD XT and POD XT Pro called “Line 6 Monkey.” In short, get this utility and “the Monkey” will walk you through the rest.

When you fire up this software on your Mac ® OS X ® or Windows ® computer, it will look at all Line 6 Software installed on your computer and any Line 6 device attached to your computer via USB or MIDI and display the version of drivers, software and firmware you have in your whole rig. If you are connected to the Internet, it will look online and tell you if updates or optional accessories are available. You can get the latest versions of any software component and/or purchase accessories by following the onscreen instructions.

Get the Monkey here.

What are "Model Packs"?

Model Packs are collections of additional amp and effect models that can be added to your Line 6 POD XT or POD XT Pro. No new hardware is required, the packs are installed via software download from an Internet connected computer connected to the USB jack on your POD XT or POD XT Pro.

To find out more about Model Packs, click here .

I have a POD XT  - can I upgrade it to Version 2?

Yes – the Version 2 upgrade is a FREE download for all registered POD XT users. It can be installed over USB using the Line 6 Monkey – a free “intelligent updater” application for Windows ® and Mac ® OS X ® . Get the Monkey here .

What does the  Version 2 update cost?

Absolutely nothing – the Version 2 upgrade is a FREE download for all registered POD XT users.

Will POD XT  Version 2 change the sound of my existing presets?

Yes. Perhaps the most significant change in the new POD XT firmware (and GuitarPort software) is that all cabinet and microphone models have been replaced. The new cabs & mics sound much better, but that also means that presets you've written with the old cabs may need some tweaking once you get the new stuff installed. After some tweaking, your presets should sound basically the same in character, but overall “better.”

We didn't take this fact lightly. It was end user feedback that caused us to look again at some of the methodology for creating the old cab and mic models and while the old models sound great, we think the new ones sound even better. The addition of the per-patch Post EQ will help sculpt the sound to match the character of your old presets if you find that things have changed significantly.

Can I use the old POD XT  Updater utility to load the Version 2 firmware?

No. The old firmware loader utility is incompatible with the way the new firmware deals with patches. A translation process is required if you choose to keep your patches and only the Line 6 Monkey can do this translation.

Is an Internet Connection required to load the Version 2 firmware into my POD XT ?

No. You will obviously need a connection to get the Line 6 Monkey – the new updater application – and the firmware itself, but a live connection is not required during the installation process. It is, for instance, possible to download the Monkey and the firmware on an Internet connected computer, burn it onto a CD and then use another computer to load it into your POD XT .

What if I don't like the new POD XT  Version 2 firmware?

We really hope that won't happen, but if you're not satisfied, you can easily go back. If you don't like the new version 2 POD XT firmware, you can go back to a previous version using the “Rollback” button in the Line 6 Monkey intelligent updater application.

What is "Line 6 Monkey"?

“Line 6 Monkey” is a new intelligent updater for your Line 6 hardware or software product. Just plug in your Line 6 product via USB to a computer with a live Internet connection. Start up the Monkey and it will tell you exactly what Line 6 software is installed in your computer and what firmware is installed in your Line 6 hardware product. If updates or optional software accessories are available online, the Monkey will let you know and give you the ability to perform an update or purchase the accessory from within this app.

Can I install Model Packs into a POD XT  without first updating the firmware in the unit?

No – Model Packs require POD XT version 2.0 firmware or later.

Does GuitarPort work with POD XT 's and POD XT Pro's that have been upgraded to Version 2?

Playing back tracks and using GuitarPort Online functions properly with a POD XT or POD XT Pro that has the Version 2 upgrade. GuitarPort will not, however, be able to properly display parameters related to new features such as post-EQ and new amp models. In addition, GuitarPort's Tone Locker may not function as expected with the new 128 patch preset bank.

We expect to release an updated version of GuitarPort that is fully compatible with the POD XT Version 2 upgrade in the not too distant future, but a date for this software release has not yet been announced. In the meantime, feel free to use GuitarPort even with these limitations, and note that Line 6 Edit fully supports POD XT Version 2 and offers excellent visual editing and management of POD XT tones. To learn more about Line 6 Edit, our free software editor/librarian which supports direct transfer of tones from our vast online tone library, visit www.customtone.com .

Please note that installing GuitarPort will remove the USB drivers that are compatible with POD XT or POD XT Pro Version 2 firmware and the latest supporting software. If you install GuitarPort after installing the new USB drivers, you must launch the Line 6 Monkey application and reinstall the latest USB drivers to correct this problem.

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