Modelers

[Wormhelmet]

Re: Modelers

I tested a V-Amp 2 in GC. It was marketed to compete with line 6 pod 2.0 which I had for years and gave away to my nephew.

It was ok. Like the Pod 2.0 was ok. Its old tech now. If you don't mind old tech, you could probably get either. Getting modelers to sound good is all about getting away from factory presets and fine tuning for your guitar and whatever amplified speakers you use or headphones you have.

I have an RP360XP for hardware modeler and use Positive Grid's Bias Amp and Bias FX on my ipad. Bias is superior to any modelers I've used over the years, but even it needs a little fine tuning which is entirely what Bias is about. Tweaking amp models in their software. The RP360 can sound great too, but it needs time spent dialing in sounds.

The RP360 takes pedals well also.

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Modelers

Well I should have said, "Having used a Line 6 POD HD500 and given the quality in that, I'm inclined to say the Line 6 but I don't know having not used the X3 or the Beringer unit."

CYT

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: Modelers

I like both and think both get great modeling tones. From my personal usage I was able to get a better British Tone out of the V-Amp and a better American Drive & Crunch out of the Line 6, but that is just my experience. I used a Pod for a long time but felt like I kept generating the same tones no matter how much I tweaked new channels...kinda like I had explored it enough and kept going back to the handful of tones I liked.

 

[jmh151]

Re: Modelers

The best modeler I have tried so far are iOS based, using the Line 6 Sonicport VX into an iPhone or iPad, then either into headphones or the effects return of my EVH 5150 III 50 watt amp. I've used the Amplitube , Garageband, Jamup Pro, Bias and Ampkit + apps, and each has provided excellent results if used with the Sonicport.

 

[GilmourD]

Re: Modelers

This is a POD X3 Live.



Having used both (I used an XT Live for a few years as my entire live rig and have an X3 Live now) I find that the Line6 stuff just sounds vastly superior. It sounds a lot more natural.