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Portable Guitar Amplifier Modeler, Cabinet Emulator, and Effects Processor
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The Most Portable POD Ever

The Line 6 POD Express Guitar is an ultra-portable guitar amp and effects processor — in fact, it’s the company’s most portable 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 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 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 Guitar, which makes for a stellar musical companion.

A bounty of HX-quality sounds

Lurking inside the POD Express Guitar’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: Chime, Dynamic, Crunch, Heavy, Lead, Clean, and Special. Light a fire under your tone with Boost, Overdrive, Distort, and Fuzz distortion effects. Add gloss to every note you play with Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, and Tremolo modulation effects. Infuse your playing spellbinding Analog, Digital, Tape, or Pong delay effects. Give your sound dimension with Spring, Hall, Plate, and Space reverb effects. The POD Express also includes tap tempo, a noise gate, and a full-featured looper.

Player-friendly features to spare

Sweetwater guitarists love how the Line 6 POD Express Guitar 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 Guitar is as easy as can be. Its 5-knob interface includes Distortion, Mod, Amp, Delay, and Reverb 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 Guitar 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 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 distortion, 4 x modulation, 4 x delay, 4 x reverb
  • Amp Modeling: 7 x amps (clean, special, chime, dynamic, crunch, heavy, lead)
  • 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: 99-060-3000

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Rated 5/5

Perfect for select applications

Line6 done done it again!
Music background: 25-year veteran amateur
Rated 5/5

Pleasantly Suprised

I was not expecting the sounds to come out of such a small pedal. I own a Helix Floor that I purchased from Sweetwater a couple of years ago so I was prepared not to be overwhelmed. But I was intrigued by Don Carr's review of the POD Express. I wanted a small pedal just have something that I could easily plug in and play.
The features for editing are simple yet they go deeper than I expected. I decided to stick it my Boss BCB-90X, that I purchased here also, I had a FS-7 foot switch that I used to turn distortion and delay on/off. I built a few presets really quick and easy, saved and started jamming. Totally surprised by the sounds.
Easter Sunday, I used my little board in church instead of my Helix Floor and my sound guy was amazed at the sounds I got from the POD.
Well worth the money and if you're just getting started with pedals, this might be what you need.
Rated 5/5

Wonderful!

If you are like me and have an HX stomp, but struggle with the option overload, this a great solution. I've had it less than a week and have dialed in great tones with a little bit of time invested. Being able to save your sounds via presets is amazing. I planned to buy an IR-2 to finalize a practice/fly/backup rig, but this was released. It has surpassed my expectations.

If you familiar with line 6 or helix effects, you will right at home. The drives sound great, delays and modulation are top notch, reverbs are useable but I added a reverb pedal to get the big ambient sounds because they are lacking in that dept. Hopefully, a future update will give us better reverb options. Amp sims can be easily dialed in a a little bit of time to sounds great and takes external pedals very well.

I think the ONLY thing I would change about this product (besides a metal enclosure) is an effects loop so I could hear the pedals in the chain (like reverb) via the head phone out. Speaking of the head phone out, it sounds almost identical to the main outs (which I did not experience with the HX stomp).

This is a great product, well designed, sounds great, fun and easy to use. I great investment for only $. It's a no brainer for anyone wanting to creat a practice rig or want to try out the line 6 effects and amps. Sure to be a modern classic.
Music background: Praise & Worship and bedroom axe shredder
Rated 5/5

An Instant Classic!

I purchased one of these IMMEDIATELY!

I have a Cole Clark hybrid acoustic guitar with a magnetic humbucker in the bridge and I have been using a Boss IR-2 as an amp sim but wanted something very light that also had effects. This is exactly that!

When I received it I tested it with my SSH Strat style guitar and loved it.

It's simple and sounds great and for some it will be all they need!
Rated 5/5

It’s awesome

I swapped my DSL50 Stack for a paint job on a 65 Chevelle hot rod a couple of weeks ago and really missed the sound from the amp, and bought this thing as a temporary pacifier.
Tried it out tonight with headphones and drooled dip all over a $ PRS
This thing has ultimate potential.
It can make every amp combination from any album that you can think of.
6 Stars

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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