LINE6 BASSPODXTpro Details
Bass POD XT Pro gives you world-class tone from the stage to the studio. With over 50 must-have stompbox, studio, and synth effects with flexible routing (6 simultaneous), and over 28 classic and modern amp models, Bass POD XT Pro has everything you'll need to create a monstrous bass tone.
With its XLR and 1/4-inch outs, 24-bit/96k digital ins and outs (AES/EBU & S/PDIF), and effects loop, you'll be able to connect to any type of analog, digital, or computer audio hardware. We think that you'll agree that Bass POD XT Pro is about the most amazing thing to happen to the bass guitar since, well, the bass amplifier itself.
The tone and technology of Bass POD XT Pro comes to you as 28 Amp, 22 Cab, and over 50 Effect Models (with flexible pre/post routing) based on a collection of gear recognized by guitarists and bassists the world over as true "tone classics." These models were tweaked through careful, scientific A/B comparisons to the gear that inspired them, with an ear open for the effects of different volume levels and settings of the originals' tone and gain controls.
But wait — there's more! Bass POD XT Pro 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, full-time semi-parametric EQ, and a Bi-amp (low/high) output mode.
With its XLR and 1/4-inch outs, 24-bit/96k digital ins and outs (AES/EBU & S/PDIF), and effects loop, you'll be able to connect to any type of analog, digital, or computer audio hardware. Now you're ready to track.
With 64 user/factory presets, many based on some of the most popular songs ever recorded, you'll have instant access to an unbelievable collection of classic bass rigs. Imagine the sonic possibilities of having all the coolest amps, cabs, mics, stompboxes, and studio effects all tweaked, wired-up, and ready to go.
•28 Legendary and Classic Amp Models
•22 Cab & 4 Mic models
•Over 50 Stompbox, Synth, and Studio Effects
•Flexible Effect Routing
•64 Channel Memories
•Biamp output mode with selectable crossover
•Deep Editing
•USB Digital I/O
•Built-in Chromatic Tuner
•Full MIDI Support
As you may have guessed, we’re tone fanatics here at Line 6. Once we’ve set our sights on modeling a particular kind of amp, we will scour the globe in search of just the right specimen—that one, very particular amplifier that has the magic. We are also intensely mindful of the fact that, although amp model names may stay the same over the years, the circuit designs sometimes change radically.
As we all know, even two amps with the same circuit design, from the same era, can sound radically different, just on the basis of variance in component tolerances, among other things. Plus, there’s the fact that every amp has its own special way of settling in over the years. And, just like people, some of them only get better with age. That’s exactly why we went to so much trouble to find the very best examples we could of every amp that we wanted to model for Bass PODXT Pro.
Acoustic 360
Aguilar DB750
Alembic F-2B
Ampeg B-15A and SVT
Eden Traveller WT-300
Fender Bassman and Dual Showman
Gallien Kruger 800RB
Hiwatt DR-103 and 200 DR
Marshall Major and Plexi Super Bass
Mesa Boogie 400+
Polytone Mini-Brute
Sunn Coliseum
SWR SM-500
Vox AC100
- plus Line 6 originals Tube Preamp, Sub Dub and six more!
Bass PODXT Pro’s got a bunch of great Stomp, Mod and Delay/Verb effects adapted from Line 6’s DM4 Distortion Modeler, MM4 Modulation Modeler, and DL4 Delay Modeler pedals, some brand spankin’ new bass specific models, plus a dedicated compressor and 6 band semi-parametric EQ. Who says you can get too much of a good thing?
Urei LA-2 compressor
Mu-Tron III
Arbiter Fuzz Face
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
Ibanez Tube Screamer
ProCo Rat
Tycobrahe Octavia
MXR Dyna Comp
Boss CS-1 Compressor
ADA Flanger
MXR Phase 90
Boss CE-1 Chorus
Uni-Vibe
Vibratone Rotary Speaker
Opto and Bias Tremolo
Boss DM-2 Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man
Maestro EP-1 Echoplex
Roland RE-101 Space Echo
And many more Line 6 originals:
Bass Overdrive
Bronze Master
Deluxe Chorus
Deluxe Flanger
Spring, Plate, Room & Chamber Reverb
Sub-Octave
Wah Pedal
Volume Pedal
Bass PODXT Pro features 22 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. Bass PODXT Pro has our newest-generation A.I.R. II cabinet/microphone modeling which allows you to choose from 4 different classic mic models.
Acoustic 360 1x18
Ampeg 1x15 & 8x10
Ashdown 2x10
Eden 4x10
Euphonics 1x12
Fender 2x15 & 4x10
Hartke 4x10
Hiwatt 4x12
Marshall 4x12 & 4x15
Mesa Boogie 1x18 & 2x15
Sunn 1x18+12
SWR 1x15
Vox 2x15
The new Bass PODXT Pro features 1/4-inch and XLR outs, 24-bit/96k digital I/O (AES/EBU & S/PDIF), effects loop, analog reamping in and outs, biamp mode with selectable crossover, the ability to mix the direct signal into the modeled output, 4 mic models, A.I.R. II cab/speaker/mic emulation, MIDI, chromatic tuner, 64 channel memories, and USB digital I/O for Mac and PC recording applications.
Re-Amping
Using the ANALOG REAMPING INPUT/OUTPUT connections, you can send a dry unprocessed guitar signal to your recording device and send it right back into the Bass PODXT Pro. Why is this so cool? Well, now you can go back at any time and change the entire sound of the track you recorded. How many times have you recorded a track where you wanted to just pull back the drive on a stompbox, try a different amp, or add a little more compression? Now you can! If you're really into experimenting with sounds, try sending other tracks like vocals, keys, or drum tracks through the Line Level Input jack! If you're really sneaky, you can also do this digitally with the AES/EBU, S/PDIF, or USB connections.
Effects Loop
Even though Bass PODXT Pro has more stompbox and studio effects than you can shake a stick at, we've decided to give you some extra rope and thrown in a programmable effects loop. Now you can run your old rackmount effects processors in series or parallel.
Unbalanced Analog Out
These 1/4-inch outputs can be run in Studio, Live, or Bi-amp mode. In Studio mode, they're ready to plug into a recorder with unbalanced –10dBV inputs. In Live mode, they don't have speaker simulation, and are ready for connection to an onstage amp. When Bi-amp mode is enabled, the low frequency portion of your signal is sent out the D.I. jack, while the high frequency portion goes out the Model jack, so each jack can be connected to a separate power amp and speaker cabinet(s) to separately amplify your lows versus your highs.
Balanced Analog Out
These balanced XLR outputs can be run in Studio or Live mode. In Studio mode, they're ready to plug into a recorder with balanced +4dBu inputs. In Live mode, they send –10dBV signals to the P.A. or house system.
AES/EBU & S/PDIF Inputs and Outputs
These jacks can send and receive digital audio signals in any combination of 16, 20, or 24-bits with 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96KHz sampling rates. Bass PODXT Pro uses its internal clock to generate the sample rate you choose, or you can sync to the signal you send it from your digital system.
USB Port
Bass PODXT Pro's USB driver software allows direct digital recording to your Mac or PC, plus the ability to play back audio from your computer like a soundcard. Also supports MIDI over USB.
MIDI
Bass PODXT Pro lets you control everything via MIDI. You can select any Bass PODXT Pro Channel, automate any parameter, and backup your Bass PODXT Pro's memory to your computer.
Pedal
Our FBV and FBV Shortboard allow you to select different patches, tap in your effect speeds/times/tempos, and kick in the tuner. Plus, both foot controllers give you a Volume and Wah pedal. This same jack also sends power to the FBV and FBV Shortboard. There's also the smaller FBV4 and FBV2 controllers if you want to travel light.
Bass Input
discrete processed & DI outputs
+4dBu / -10dBV balanced 1/4 Inch Outputs
24-bit/96kHz S/PDIF and AES/EBU Digital Inputes and Outputs
Balanced XLR outputs
24-bit A/D and D/A Converters
MIDI In, Out/Thru
Effects Loop
RJ-45 Foot Controller Connector
USB Connector for Digital I/O
Headphone Output
IMPORTANT NOTE: Because output level and tone vary greatly from bass to bass, you should be sure to adjust the
volume and tone controls on your bass to get the best experience with the Factory Presets. Bass PODxt Pro owners can also
try switching the INPUT LEVEL switch to the PAD setting, which is intended for use with pickups with hot output levels.
# Preset Name Description
01A Classic Rock Begin with a rock classic
01B Sub Machine Bass tone that's lower than low
01C Slap Happy For the red hot sock jock
01D Fuzzy Wuzzy Fuzz built especially for bass
02A RnB Standard R&B's classic amp workhorse
02B 4 the Love of $ Philly soul sound - great with a pick
02C California Punchy and powerful
02D SoCal Metal Modern metal madness
03A Direct Inject Plug into the desk
03B Pepperland A splendid time is guaranteed
03C White Album Gently weeping bass (picked & muted)
03D Auto Wah Automatic wah experience
04A Jazz Deluxe Classic jazz bass with a bit of chorus
04B It's Sabotage For 90's rap-rock auteurs
04C Huge 360 For when you're dazed and confused
04D Spinner Heavy rotation
05A Phat Rez Sexy synth bass tone
05B Have a Cigar Smokin' phased tweed
05C Adam and Eve Custom built pro amp
05D Pub Brawler Growly tone - goes great with a pint
06A Synth Harmony The name says it all
06B Live Spoonful Distorted bass from the Albert Hall
06C Love/Haight What a long strange trip it's been
06D Twin Peaks Cult favorite featuring tremolo
07A Prog Metal Chops Nicely thick around the middle
07B Club Tone All purpose tone for your gigging rig
07C 1 of These Days Psychedelic 70s echo bass
07D Furry Friend Fuzz Pi fueled bass tone
08A Big Bottom Tap into the low end
08B Sample and Hold Welcome back my friends
08C NIB Devilish bass tone
08D The Fish Gritty picked prog rock bass
09A FingerDefinition No picks allowed
09B Monolythic Synth Vintage analog synth
09C Silverface Bass Back to where you once belonged
09D Broken Speaker Sounds like your speaker's torn
10A Classic Jazz The name says it all
10B Metal Shop Hang out on the Sunset Strip
10C Tom Sawyer Arena rock from the Great White North
10D Memphis Bottom 60's - 70's Memphis session sound
11A Super Thor Boxy pawn shop special
11B Seattle Coffee 90's alternative rock
11C Saturn Octave You are being followed
11D Detroit Groove Sixties hitmaker
12A Ten Tube Tone Modern high end tone
12B Dub King For Dub Reggae styles
12C All Right Now Nasal classic rock bass
12D Green Onions Left hand organ part
13A Live at Leeds For the ox in you
13B Pulse The name says it all
13C Double Show From surf to prog rock
13D Clean Hiway Rock tone built to military specification
14A Fretless Chorus Bright chorus sound with no cab
14B Woodstock Sixties 3 day festival backline
14C Dopplerganger A nod to a hot rod mod
14D Union Jack Definitive British session tone
15A PapaRollingStone 60's soulfulness
15B Tweed Clean Should meet all your 50's Tweed needs
15C CrownOfCreation Vintage Bay Area fuzz bass
15D Strung Out Synth Octaves up synth lead
16A User 1 Empty canvas for your painting pleasure
16B User 2 "
16C User 3 "
16D User 4"
LINE6 BASSPODXTpro FAQs
How is Bass POD XT Pro different from Bass POD XT ?
Bass POD XT Pro is a 2U rack mounted version of the kidney shaped Bass POD XT . The Bass POD XT Pro has a built in power supply and more In/Out capability than the Bass POD XT . These expanded options include AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs, TRS Line input, TRS Unprocessed Bass output, XLR outputs for studio/mixing board, 1/4'' outputs for live use, and an effects loop.
How is Bass POD XT Pro different from Bass POD?
In addition to brand new groundbreaking amp and cabinet models built from the award-winning modeling technology found in our flagship Vetta guitar amplifier, Bass POD XT Pro delivers 6 simultaneous effects that can be flexibly routed to meet your unique sonic needs. These effects include more classic models of filter, stompbox and studio effects as well as a dedicated compressor and a dedicated 6 band semi-parametric EQ. In addition, Bass POD XT Pro offers USB support for Digital Audio In & Out, an intuitive screen display for deep patch editing, bi-amp output made with selectable crossover, and Flash memory that allows for easy upgrades so you can always incorporate the latest innovations from Line 6 as they become available.
Is it compatible with Line 6 Edit and the www.CustomTone.com online library?
Line 6 Edit and the online tone library do not currently support the Bass POD XT or Bass POD XT Pro . We are working on adding support for them in 2004, but are not able to give a more specific schedule for that support at this time.
What foot controllers work with Bass POD XT Pro ?
FBV series foot controllers – FBV, FBV Shortboard, FBV4 – work with Bass POD XT and Bass POD XT Pro . The Floorboard and FB4 are incompatible with Bass POD XT and Bass POD XT Pro .
What is the USB connector for?
The USB connector allows you to perform direct digital recording via the Bass POD XT Pro 's drivers. For Windows users, these drivers support ASIO, WDM, MME/Direct Sound and MIDI. For Macintosh OS9 users, these drivers support ASIO and Sound Manager
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