How do I connect my POD XT to my amp?

With the POD xt there only two way to do this. 2)Plug the POD in your Amps FX Return. This way you you cancel the amps Pre-amp and use only the Power amp. So you’ll have a digital modeler for Preamp and a Pair/Quad of EL34s as your Power amp.

Is the 4 cable method worth it?

While the 4 cable method usually produces far better results than plugging straight into your amp, sometimes it’s not worth the hassle. Having the extra cables running back and forth from your amp can be a bit of a pain in live situations or band practice. Sometimes it’s just better to plug straight into your amp.

Does the Line 6 POD XT Live have a looper?

Pod XT Live with Looper pedal.

How do I factory reset my POD XT Live?

Try the following:

1. Turn off the POD.
2. Turn on the POD while holding down the Save and Edit buttons simultaneously.
3. The POD’s LCD screen should display Init Edit Buffer.
4. Push the Output mode button.
5. Turn the Select / Select Page knob one click to the right.

How do you connect 4 pedals?

Here are the steps to get everything connected.

1. Make sure your amp is turned off.
2. Connect your guitar cable to your guitar.
3. Then plug the other end into the “input” side of your pedal.
4. Plug another guitar cable into the “output” side of your pedal.
5. Then plug the other end into the “input” on your amp.

Do I need to use the effects loop?

You don’t actually need an effects loop on your amp as plenty of guitarists don’t bother using them, especially if you’re only using distortion, fuzz or boost pedals. But if you want to get far greater clarity when using effects like modulation, delay and reverb, the effects loop might be something you’ll appreciate.

How do you restore a pod to factory settings?

POD GO: Hold Buttons C and D as you power up the unit. Powercab 112 Plus: Re-flashing the firmware will effectively perform a factory reset.

How do I update my POD XT?

Highlight the “Driver” item in the Updates window, and click the Update button on the right. Monkey will lead you through the installation process, which requires you to quit Monkey and possibly restart your machine. See the following link for more information on driver installation.

What should the output of a pod be?

You should also set POD’s output to 9 or 10 o’clock to avoid overdriving the instrument input of the amplifier and have no effects active. You will want to experiment with the output level on the POD to create a sound that works for your situation.

How does the routing work on a pod?

You will want to experiment with the output level on the POD to create a sound that works for your situation. Below is the routing for this set up: Guitar > POD unit > Amplifier instrument input. This works but you will be stacking two preamps in series (the POD unit acts as a preamp).

When do you use the four cable method?

Q: What is the Four cable method? (POD X3 Live and Pro Only) A: The “Four Cable” method (4CM) can be used for any effect unit that has an effects loop when connecting to an amplifier that has an effects loop (i.e. the POD X3 Live).

How to send a pod to a guitar?

Guitar > Amp In / Amp FX Send> POD IN – POD Out > Amp FX Return. With this routing, you would have to bypass the amp modeling on the POD unit and use it for FX only, using your amp’s own preamp section.