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The Most Portable POD Ever

How’d you like to take your entire bass rig with you wherever you go? With the Line 6 POD Express Bass in hand, you can do just that — in fact, it’s the company’s most portable Bass POD yet. The POD Express boasts seven amp models, seven cab simulations, and 17 effects based on cutting-edge HX-derived technology, along with a tuner, a noise gate, and even a looper. This unit’s simple control set makes dialing in thunderous bass guitar tones a straightforward affair; plus, since it can be powered by either batteries or an optional power supply, you can take it virtually anywhere. The POD Express flaunts tap tempo, stereo main outputs, and a stereo headphone output, and you get a built-in USB-C audio interface for effortless recording, monitoring, and re-amping. Finally, you can connect an optional expression pedal for real-time volume control or up to two external footswitches for preset selection and turning effects on and off. Over the years, the various iterations of Line 6’s Bass POD have broken new ground in terms of functionality, portability, and sound quality. Offering more of the same in an even more compact form factor is the POD Express Bass, which makes for a stellar musical companion.

A bounty of HX-quality sounds

Lurking inside the POD Express Bass’s unassuming and decidedly un-kidney bean-like housing, you’ll find a cornucopia of sounds, all derived from Line 6’s award-winning HX family of processors. It all starts with seven amplifier and cabinet models: Vintage, Punch, Modern, Studio, Deep, Round, and Grit. Smooth out your bass lines with Optical LA Comp, Deluxe, and Limiter compression effects. Add character to every note you play with Octave, Growl, String, and Mutant synth effects. Light a fire under your tone with Boost, Overdrive, Distort, and Fuzz distortion effects. Infuse your playing with breathtaking Chorus, Flanger, and Phaser modulation effects, or give your sound extra dimension with a spellbinding Delay effect. The POD Express also includes tap tempo, a noise gate, and a full-featured looper.

Player-friendly features to spare

Sweetwater bassists love how the Line 6 POD Express Bass culls so many features. For starters, you can power it with either three AA batteries or an optional 9-volt power supply, allowing you to take it anywhere with or without your pedalboard. Stereo main outputs and a stereo headphone output enable you to perform, record, or practice with pristine stereo sound. The POD Express’s built-in USB-C audio interface makes recording, monitoring, and re-amping child’s play. You also get the ability to connect an optional expression pedal for real-time volume control or up to two external footswitches for preset selection and turning effects on and off.

Killer tone doesn’t get any easier than this

Operating the POD Express Bass is as easy as can be. Its 5-knob interface includes Comp, Amp, Synth, Distortion, and Mod/Delay knobs that double as Gain, Mid, Channel Volume, Bass, and Treble knobs when you press the Alt button. You also get On and Tap footswitches. Finally, deploying the unit’s built-in tuner and saving patches are just as intuitive. The POD Express is truly the most straightforward POD Line 6 has ever designed — just plug in and play!

Line 6 POD Express Bass Features:

  • Ultra-portable design that can go anywhere you go
  • 7 amp models, 7 cab simulations, and 17 effects based on Line 6’s cutting-edge HX-derived technology
  • Simple control set that makes dialing in thunderous bass guitar tones a straightforward affair
  • Can be powered by either batteries or an optional power supply (sold separately)
  • Includes tap tempo, a tuner, a noise gate, and a full-featured looper
  • Stereo main outputs and a stereo headphone output
  • Built-in USB-C audio interface for effortless recording, monitoring, and re-amping
  • Accommodates an optional expression pedal or 2 external footswitches

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Multi-FX
  • Analog/Digital: Digital
  • Presets: 21
  • Number of Effects: 16 x effects
  • Effects Types: 4 x comp, 4 x synth, 4 x distortion, 3 x modulation, 1 x delay
  • Amp Modeling: 7 x amps (round, grit, vintage, punch, modern, studio, deep)
  • Impulse Response: 7 x cabs
  • Looper: Up to 30 seconds
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument)
  • Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (L/mono, R)
  • USB: 1 x USB-C (4x4 audio interface with re-amping)
  • Headphones: 1 x 1/8"
  • Other I/O: 1 x 1/4" (expression/footswitch)
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
  • Batteries: 3 x AA
  • Height: 2.2"
  • Width: 3.6"
  • Depth: 5.1"
  • Weight: 0.8 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 99-060-3100

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Rated 5/5

Great item!

We got this for our praise team at church. We were running into the issue of having different levels coming out of different pedal boards and multi-effects from our bassists. This allowed for everyone to plug in without bringing extra effects. The amp sim sounds good. I like the studio and pushed sims. Only complaint is that it would be nice if it included a power supply, rather than making you purchase it separately.
Rated 5/5

Worship with the line 6

I luv the line 6 Bass version. Still getting it figured out there is so much versatility. But I really recommend this pedal for your arsenal. I am in a Worship band. But this pedal goes across the spectrum of sound. Luv it thanks Sweet water. Very good price as well
Music background: Playing Classic to worship music
Rated 5/5

Great for old timers, newbies, and everyone in-between!

I've had the device for a week or so now, and honestly I'm incredibly pleased with it. It'll fit my needs as a simple always-on dirt pedal but I can actually use a lot of the effects on the unit. The pass-thru USB-C for phone-in audio, headphone output, and tuner make this thing the ultimate at-home practice tool. I also feel like the suite of amp sims brought new life to instruments I don't often use, for example a U-Bass and a short scale. I get the best results with my American Jazz. A partscaster P-bass I recently put together is the only instrument I've tried that I didn't get stellar results from, however, when it's heavily distorted and I'm using the Grit or Punch amp settings it sounds perfect for hardcore, metal, or doom music. I will absolutely use this to track bass at home going forward because it beats fine tuning plug-ins, the tuner will help there too. These "it's great for beginners" comments should be taken with a grain or salt, unless they're solely focused towards people using sims. There are more than enough usable tools in this unit making it suitable for seasoned players. I've got multiple decades of experience under my belt, I've only ever needed some dirt, once in a great while a chorus, an octave, and when I played heavier music a phaser/fuzz for feedback and noise. This does all that and more. This product is great for folks who just want simplicity and don't want a ton of devices in their signal chain. It's built well and is easy to use. I'm happy with it.
Rated 5/5

Line6 bass pod express

There is so much going on in this little unit all accessible from two foot switches 21 programmable presets plus a tuner and a short time looper. It has a plastic case but it is a sturdy at a low price point it is a win win deal...
Music background: Life
Rated 5/5

Pod express bass

The line6 bass pod express in short there is 21 programmable Chanels and a whole array of different effects to choose from there is so many choices for tone making all accessible through two foot switches. True it is in a plastic case but well built and sturdy at this price point you can't beat it. There is a high pitch signal tone that is barely noticeable I use a noise reduction pedal with mine to clean up any background noises. The headphones output sounds fantastic bringing that new feature to headphone practice there is even a tuner on this thing and a looper to boot, all that for under $ it is definitely worth it...
Music background: My hole lifetime

Most of the guitarists here at Sweetwater remember well the first time we heard a Line 6 POD - that strange kidney-bean-shaped gadget that totally rocked the guitar world. As one of the world's largest Line 6 dealers, we've had a first-row seat to every groundbreaking release they've come out with. In fact, many of us gig out with Helix, their latest multi-effects pedal, or their modeling amps every week. What's more, Line 6 brings the same innovative approach to their live sound equipment that's made their guitar gear so popular. Whether you're looking for the perfect guitar rig to cover a wide range of styles or fantastically affordable digital wireless, ask your Sales Engineer about Line 6.

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