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Pocket POD Express
Advanced Guide
An in-depth guide to the features and functionality of the
Pocket POD Express.
Electrophonic Limited Edition
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Please Note: Line 6, POD and Pocket POD Express are trademarks of Line 6, Inc. All other product names, trademarks and artists’ names are the property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. Product names, images, and artists’ names are used solely to identify the products whose tones and sounds were studied during Line 6’s sound model development for this product. The use of these products, trademarks, images, and artists’ names does not i
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Table of Contents Overview ................................................................................. 1•1 Tuner Tips....................................................................................................... 1•1 Amp Models ................................................................................................... 1•2 Mod FX ........................................................................................................... 1•3 Delay & Reverb ....................
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Overview O viwe erv Welcome to the Pocket POD Express Advanced Guide, a supplement to the Pilot’s Handbook. In the following pages we’ll take a closer look at your POD’s features and functionality. The Pocket POD Express is simple to operate, so this guide will be brief. In this chapter, 1•1 we’ll include tips on using the Tuner, details on the Amp Models, Effects, Inputs and Outputs, and a few words about your power options. Let’s start with the Tuner. Tuner To enter Tuner mode, press
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Overview Amp Models Your Pocket POD Express features 5 Amp Models taken from the Pocket POD and the legendary POD 2.0, as listed below. As with our Smart FX controls, there are actually several pre-programmed presets within each Amp Model’s sweep range. These include subtle changes to Drive, Bass, Mid, Treble and Channel Volume. 1•2 In general terms, you can think of the Amp Model Select knob as a ‘less to more’ control. With the knob set at the lowest point of each Amp Model’s sweep,
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Overview Mod FX There are 3 Mo d FX onboard the Pocket POD Express. These feature our Smart FX settings. Similar to the Amp Models’ sweep knob, as described on the previous page, when you turn the Mod FX sweep knob clockwise, the intensity of each effect will increase from less to more. For example, listen to the Chorus effect thru your headphones. At the minimum setting, 1•3 you’ll hear a slow, smooth stereo chorus. As you turn the knob up towards the maximum setting, the
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Overview Delay & Reverb In the lower right of your Pocket POD Express you’ll find 3 more Smart FX Mo dels: a digital delay and 2 different flavors of reverb. For the Delay model, you can set the delay time using the TAP button. Simply press it twice to set the desired delay time. As with the Mod FX, when you sweep the Selector knob clockwise, each effect increases in intensity from less to more. 1•4 Starting with the Delay, at its minimum setting the delay sound will be
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Overview Inputs & Outputs As illustrated in the Pilot’s Handbook, the Pocket POD Express has 2 Inputs and 2 Outputs, plus of course the power jack for plugging in the optional DC-1 Power Supply. In addition to your 1/4-inch guitar input, you have a CD/MP3 1/8-inch input. This enables you to play back a CD, for example, and jam along with it on your guitar . The CD/MP3 will play ‘straight thru’, meaning it will not be processed by the Amp Models or FX.
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Overview Power Options You can use 4 AAA batteries or an optional Line 6 DC-1 Power Supply to power your Pocket POD Express. When batteries are low, the red LEDs will flash on and off. Consult your Pilot’s Guide for an illustration of battery position (+ and -) when you install them. 1•6 • Always unplug your guitar when not in use; when the 1/4” guitar cable is plugged in, it will drain the batteries, even if the Pocket POD Express is turned off. • You can expect approximately 6 hours of
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Appendix : FAQ Appendix : FAQ The following are a few questions and answers about Pocket POD Express that you might find useful: Amp Bypass Q: The Amp Models sound great for electric guitar, but sometimes I like to plug my acoustic/electric into the Pocket POD Express and use the Chorus and Reverb. The problem is, even if I use the Clean Amp Model, when I turn it up to get some good level it overdrives my acoustic sound a bit too much. How can I get a cleaner sound? A: If you turn the Amp M
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Appendix : FAQ Amp Model Quality For Recording Q: I heard the Pocket POD Express is based on the POD 2.0, which I know was used on quite a few professional recordings over the years. Can my inexpensive Pocket POD Express give me the same quality of sound as the POD 2.0 or POD X3 for recording? A: In general terms, yes. The Pocket POD Express Amp Models and FX are derived directly from the POD 2.0 and Pocket POD Amp Models. They should sound very similar . Of course when you move u
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