pod farm for XT PRO

[eternally_gutted]

next week, i´ll have in my hands POD XT PRO.
i know with X3 pod farm is free but, with XT PRO, i´ll have to pay 49 dollars?
and...if my pod xt pro has model packs, pod farm will have those model packs available?

thanks

 

[freddrik]

Yes all the modelpacks you already have will be available in the plugin.

 

[eternally_gutted]

yes, thanks. and...for xt pro, i have to pay 49 dollars or it´s free like X3?

 

[digitaldeath]

Wouldn't it just be cheaper to get the iLok version for $99 and not bother buying a POD as it'll just be used as a dongle...?
Unless of course you plan to use it on stage.

 

[006]

Well, yes in that respect it is cheaper. However, I had downloaded the iLok trial and really liked it and then a PODxt Pro fell in my lap so instead of paying $100 for it I'm going to save $50 and get the same thing. I will be using the XT to monitor in real-time when the guitarist/bassist is tracking their part, while I record the DI tracks and use PODfarm to monitor on those DI's afterwards but am able to tweak settings if I feel like it, etc. It actually made doing things a little more efficient for me while saving me $50.

You should also know that if you have the iLok version, you cannot run PODfarm in standalone to just jam around on or anything. You HAVE to be in a host and HAVE to be monitoring the signal through there. With a Line6 unit like the XT Pro, XT Bean, etc. you can use the standalone version if you choose. Now, I know obviously if you have a XT sitting there why would you want to use the standalone? Doesn't hurt to have all the options That's just how I view it though.

 

[digitaldeath]

Well, yes in that respect it is cheaper. However, I had downloaded the iLok trial and really liked it and then a PODxt Pro fell in my lap so instead of paying $100 for it I'm going to save $50 and get the same thing. I will be using the XT to monitor in real-time when the guitarist/bassist is tracking their part, while I record the DI tracks and use PODfarm to monitor on those DI's afterwards but am able to tweak settings if I feel like it, etc. It actually made doing things a little more efficient for me while saving me $50.

You should also know that if you have the iLok version, you cannot run PODfarm in standalone to just jam around on or anything. You HAVE to be in a host and HAVE to be monitoring the signal through there. With a Line6 unit like the XT Pro, XT Bean, etc. you can use the standalone version if you choose. Now, I know obviously if you have a XT sitting there why would you want to use the standalone? Doesn't hurt to have all the options That's just how I view it though.

Sounds like you'll be using the XT Pro for DI...I personally wouldn't do that. You'd get better results running running the guitar into a good DI & pre and monitoring with Pod Farm, once again eliminating the need for the hardware unit...

Plus, it'd only take me a few seconds longer to open a host and load the VST than running a standalone version...
Reaper -> Project Templates -> Pod Farm standalone jam - or whatever.
Plus, I'd rather run it as VST anyways in case I want to record some ideas right away!

 

[eternally_gutted]

i´ve presonus firebox interface to record my DI´s.
what is better for DI´s, xt or my presonus?

 

[digitaldeath]

i´ve presonus firebox interface to record my DI´s.
what is better for DI´s, xt or my presonus?

Having compared neither one, I can only guess - but I would imagine the Presonus would be better than the XT, I'd be surprised if it wasn't!

 

[006]

To clarify, no - I will not be using the XT to DI. I have a DI box and will be using that before the XT to split the signal to the XT and my interface. I will be using the XT to monitor while tracking DI's and dick with when I just wanna noodle or something.

 

[digitaldeath]

To clarify, no - I will not be using the XT to DI. I have a DI box and will be using that before the XT to split the signal to the XT and my interface. I will be using the XT to monitor while tracking DI's and dick with when I just wanna noodle or something.

Fair enough if you're getting the Pod for peanuts, otherwise I wouldn't bother with a hardware unit for studio work.

 

[006]

I agree, like I said I was intent on purchasing the iLok version but before I got that chance a XT Pro came along and I realized I could get PODfarm for $50 after I had made that deal. It's not like I thought "oh, I'll just get this XT Pro so I can save $50 on PODfarm!" lol

 

[digitaldeath]

I agree, like I said I was intent on purchasing the iLok version but before I got that chance a XT Pro came along and I realized I could get PODfarm for $50 after I had made that deal. It's not like I thought "oh, I'll just get this XT Pro so I can save $50 on PODfarm!" lol

Takes up another 2 units of rackspace too!

 

[sash poask]

i dont know, im personally quite glad that i got the pod xt. yes i do only use it as a massive dongle wen recording, but for me its an invaluable late night jamming tool, and i might use it live as well, so i think its money well spent

 

[PhilTheBeard]

i like radial di's there stuff is built like tanks