Out of the loop about pods

[Rumble]

So what's the gold standard nowadays when it comes to direct input recording for guitars? If you guys could use anything what would it be? I remember pod pros being the new hotness, has anything changed? I'm planning on supplementing miced tracks with modeled takes because I'm a fuck and I like that sort of thing.

 

[drew_drummer]

Pod X3 or X3 Live, is the best portable thing you can get. If you just need studio stuff, get an iLok and get the Pod Farm Platinum plugin.

 

[Fox Mulder]

As of yet, nothing comes close to the real shit. I'm sure you've tried using impulses. Apart from that, some people here have done amazing stuff with their pods with no impulses whatsoever but that really depends on what kind of a tone you're going after.

 

[slashvanyoung]

This: http://fractalaudio.com/products-fa-axefx.html

is the new black as far as outboard amp-modelling goes IMHO.

 

[Pablo333]

Honestly the POD X3 live is great for recording - you got to use POD Farm to give you ultimate flexibility

 

[Instant_Noodles]

Honestly the POD X3 live is great for recording - you got to use POD Farm to give you ultimate flexibility

+1 :d I'm a big POd's Fan I also like AXE-FX but it's too expensive with a student like me :|

 

[Pablo333]

At the end of the day - its really about the Guitar you use + playing technique

I found this when i recorded the summoning with my cheap ass rockwood Les paul copy (great for rhythm not anything else) whereas my ibanez kicks ass for leads and cleans.

 

[Rumble]

What's the difference between the pod x3 and x3 live? X3 live looks a little complex to operate.

Also, what makes the Axefx unit better than a pod? Are there some samples available?

 

[Pablo333]

I dont think theres any difference except maybe editng and avaiable cabs/amps maybe -

As for axe fx - well it certainly sounds good, but so far, i have not been impressed with the demos from users to make me want to give up my POD.

 

[guitarded88]

I think the bottom line is you can get good sounds out of anything (pods, axefx...)

But the real thing will get you there easier...

I'm not sure... do pods still beat out purely software based stuff like revalver +impulses?