POD® XT Live is a multi-effect floor processor that provides premium guitar tone and professional features in one stage-ready unit. It delivers a wide range of Vetta II-class stompbox, studio, synth effects, amplifier and cabinet models, plus a digital Variax input, and USB computer connectivity.

PODXT Live can be used as the ultimate multi-effect pedal for any guitar amp, a complete direct PA solution, or creative recording device for studio guitar work. PODXT Live provides over 80 sought-after models of stompbox and studio effects. Aside from an extensive collection of reverb choices, PODXT Live includes some of the most popular distortion, compressor, chorus, flanger, rotary, synth, filter, and delay effect models ever assembled.

PODXT Live also delivers an incredible collection of the most prized amplifiers in the history of guitar. It features 42 amplifier models, 24 cab models and 4 microphone model options providing a complete tonal palette for any type of live gig or studio session. The amp and cab models can be positioned in front of or behind the amp model, offering organic and classic tonal possibilities available in the most high-end guitar stage rigs.

PODXT Live provides access to 128 presets via gig-ready channel footswitches. Features also include a large backlit display, dedicated stompbox on/off switches, combination wah/volume pedal, tap tempo/silent tuner switch, an expression pedal input, stereo 1/4-inch analog Amp/Line outs, headphone out, aux input for CD/Mp3 playback, MIDI, and USB computer connectivity for digital I/O and deep editing using free Line 6 Edit/GuitarPort software.

In addition to the standard analog guitar input, a Variax Modeling Guitar digital input seamlessly integrates an electric or acoustic Variax's collection of guitars with PODXT Live’s assortment of amps, cabs, and effects. This entire setup can be instantly transformed into virtually any rig with just the press of a footswitch.

Can I get PODxt Live tones as a plug-in?

Yes. POD Farm is the Mac® AU/RTAS®/VST® and Windows® RTAS®/VST® plug-in that delivers legendary POD® tone to any DAW. From dark and smoky American combos to gain-crazed English stacks, POD Farm has the models you need for a pro-sounding recording.

Learn more about POD Farm

Purchase POD Farm from the Line 6 store

How is PODXT Live different than PODXT and PODXT Pro?

PODXT Live is a complete guitar tone rig built into a rugged, live performance oriented foot controller. The foot controller gives you direct patch access, “Stomp” switches to toggle individual effects, and the ability to set your tempo and tune your guitar. The unit has the same basic connections as a PODXT (bean), but in addition to traditional analog ins and outs, PODXT Live features a Variax digital input/output jack. This allows you to digitally connect a Line 6 Variax guitar with a single cable to PODXT Live which powers the guitar, carries your guitar’s sound output, and allows the Variax to receive preset sounds from the PODXT Live. A single step on a preset switch will reconfigure your effects, amp and cab model - plus set the guitar model and tone information on a connected Variax!

How is PODXT Live related to Vetta II?

PODXT Live utilizes Vetta II's Point-to-Point interactive modeling technology to offer you 36 of Vetta II's incredibly soulful and accurate amp model reproductions. In addition, you get studio effects and all of Vetta II's stomp boxes in a portable and easy to use package. If you add optional Model Packs, you can expand the amp model set of your PODXT Live to equal that of a Vetta II – that’s a total of 72 amp models! In addition, PODXT Live is the only other Line 6 product which features direct digital Variax connectivity.

What amp and cabinet models are in the PODXT Live?

PODXT Live™ features 42 guitar amp models from the Line 6® Vetta™ II including models based on*: '53 Fender® Tweed Deluxe, '61 Fender® Tweed Champ®, '58 Fender® Bassman®, '64 Fender® Blackface Deluxe Reverb®, '65 Fender® Blackface Twin Reverb®, '60 Gretsch® 6156, '73 Hiwatt® Custom 100, '65 Marshall® JTM45, '68 Marshall® Super Lead, '68 Marshall® Jumped Plexi, '68 Marshall® Variac Plexi, '87 Marshall® JCM 800, '96 Marshall® JMP-1, '96 Matchless® Chieftain, '93 Matchless® DC-30, '85 Mesa/Boogie® Mark IIc+ (drive), '94 Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier® Solo Head, '87 Roland® JC-120, '93 Soldano SLO 100, '60s Supro® S6616, '67 Vox® AC30 TB (Top Boost), '61 Vox® AC15, '01 Budda® Twinmaster, Tube Preamp, Line 6® Clean, Line 6® JTS-45, Line 6® Class A, Line 6® Mood, Line 6® Spinal Puppet, Line 6® Chemical X, Line 6® Insane, Line 6® Piezacoustic 2 L6 Agro, L6 Lunatic, L6 Treadplate, Variax® Acoustic, Marshall 1974X (18W  Reissue), Marshall® JCM 2000 w/ Germ Pedal, Orange  AD30TC, Vox® Fawn Non-Top Boost  AC30, Dumble Clean (from POD®  2.0), and Soldano SP88 (from POD®  2.0).

The 24 cabinet models in PODXT Live™ include models based on*: 6x9 Supro® S6616, 1x8 1961 Fender® Tweed Champ®, 1x10 Gibson®, 1x10 Gretsch® 6156, 1x12 Line 6®, 1x12 1953 Fender® Tweed Deluxe, 1x12 1964 Fender® Blackface Deluxe, 1x12 1960 Vox® AC-15, 2x2 Fender® Mini Twin, 2x12 Line 6®, 2x12 1965 Fender® Blackface Twin, 2x12 1996 Matchless® Chieftain, 2x12 Roland® JC-120, 2x12 1967 Vox® AC-30, 4x10 Line 6®, 4x10 1959 Fender® Bassman®, 4x12 Line 6®, 4x12 1967 Marshall® Basketweave with Greenbacks, 4x12 1968 Marshall® Basketweave with Greenbacks, 4x12 1978 Marshall® with stock 70s, 4x12 1996 Marshall® with Vintage 30s, a 4x12 Mesa/Boogie®, a 2x12 1967 Silvertone Twin Twelve, and a 1x15 1962 Supro® Thunderbolt.

It is possible to more than double the number of amp and effect models in your PODXT Live with Model Packs. For more information on Model Packs, click here.

What kind of stomp boxes and other effects are included in PODXT Live?

More than 60 stunningly-crafted models of classic stompbox and studio effects including models based on*: Fuzz Face, Big Muff Pi, Tube Screamer, Rat, Octavia, LA-2A Compressor, Dyna Comp, Boss CS-1, Mutron III, ADA Flanger, MXR Phase 90 Flanger, Boss CE-1 Chorus, Leslie 145, Uni-Vibe, Vibratone, Bias Tremolo from the 1960 Vox AC15, Opto Tremolo, Deluxe Memory Man, EP-1 Echoplex, Boss DM-2, RE-101 Space Echo, plus Line 6 originals including the Vetta Comp, Auto Swell, Ping Pong Delay, Reverse Delay, Sweep Echo, stereo delays, spring reverbs, plate reverbs, room reverbs, hall reverbs, Wah Pedal, 4 band semi-parametric EQ, Noise Gate, Volume Pedal, Vetta Wah, Vox V847 Wah, Custom Vox V847  Wah, Colorsound Wah-Fuzz, Maestro Boomerang  Wah, Jen Electronics Cry Baby Super Wah, RMC Real McCoy 1 Wah, Arbiter Cry Baby Wah, Sub Octaves Synth Effect, Digitech Whammy Pitch  Effect, Maestro Bass Brassmaster, Sans Amp Tube Driver and many more.

In addition, PODXT Live also contains the FX Junkie Model Pack preinstalled into the unit. This adds 35 additional synth, filter, and utility effects. A model list and sound samples are available here

What is A.I.R. II?

A.I.R. II is Line 6's second-generation Acoustically Integrated Recording technology. It expands your sonic choices and creative options by allowing you to choose a variety of microphone models and adjust their placement in front of the cabinet. Microphone choices and placement options include models based on*: Shure SM-57, Sennheiser MD-421 and a Neumann U-67 – on- and off-axis.

What does the USB port do?

The USB port allows direct digital recording from your PODXT Live to your Mac® or PC, plus the ability to use PODXT Live to play back audio from your computer like a soundcard. It also allows you to perform software updates and communicate with MIDI applications such as the Line 6 Monkey intelligent updater, Line 6 Edit and GuitarPort without a MIDI interface – only a USB connection is required.

In order for your computer to be able to communicate with your PODXT Live over USB, you will need to install USB driver software.

Windows® and OS X® users: click here to get the Line 6 Monkey intelligent updater application, which allows you to install the latest drivers.

Is there a computer-based editor for PODXT Live?

Line 6 offers two free pieces of software, both of which give you complete tone editing capabilities for onscreen control of every detail of your PODXT Live's sound.

Available Now! GuitarPort gives Windows® users complete onscreen tone editing along with a unique, integrated audio player for guitarists with looping and half speed, plus optional GuitarPort Online for online Tracks and Tab.

Line 6 Edit is for both Windows® and OS X® operating systems. It provides tone translation between selected Line 6 products and works with our truly vast online tone library of signature sounds of the greatest guitarists, bands, songs and gear of all time.

Can I transfer patches between PODXT Live and other Line 6 products?

Using Line 6 Edit, you can translate Tones from POD® 2.0, POD® XT, POD® XT Pro, Flextone III, HD 147 and GuitarPort to PODXT Live, and translate PODXT Live Tones to Vetta II, GuitarPort, Flextone III and HD 147.

All PODXT, PODXT Pro and PODXT Live units are patch compatible.  You can share patches via a direct MIDI connection or by using Line 6 Edit.

Is there an Online Tone Library for PODXT Live?

Custom Tone, is Line 6's vast online tone library of signature sounds of the greatest guitarists, bands, songs and gear of all time. It supports many Line 6 amps and PODs, and will soon support PODXT Live as well. There's also a Public Tone Exchange where PODXT Live users will be able to share Tones with Line 6ers around the world. Learn all about it here.

What accessories are available?

Line 6 offers the following accessories: EX-1 Expression Pedal, PODXT Live Gig Bag, Variax Digital Interface Cable, Variax Electric 500 and 700 Guitar, Variax Acoustic Guitar and FBV Express. To find out more about these accessories, click here.

It is also possible to add more amp models to your PODXT Live with Model Packs, which are available online. To find out more about Model Packs, click here.

Is PODXT Live upgradeable?

PODXT Live was designed to be easily upgradeable with flash-based memory so that you can always have the latest software with no wait and no hassle. There is a free intelligent updater application called Line 6 Monkey that tells you what is in your PODXT Live, if updates are available, and performs the update for you. In most cases, the updates are performed with a direct USB connection between your computer and your PODXT Live.

Mac® OS X® operating system users: Click here for the latest version of Line 6 Monkey.

Windows® operating system users: Click here for the latest version of Line 6 Monkey.

In addition, extra amp models can be purchased for PODXT Live. Check out MODEL PACKS for more information.

Can I use my PODXT Live with GuitarPort software?

Absolutely. CLICK HERE to find out more. Really. We want to tell you.

How do I sign up for GuitarPort Online membership?

Download and install the free GuitarPort software, and you'll be able to sign up for GuitarPort Online membership right from the GuitarPort software itself!

Can I record digital audio from PODXT Live direct to my computer?

Absolutely! The USB port allows direct digital recording from your PODXT Live to your Mac® or PC, plus the ability to use PODXT Live to play back audio from your computer like a soundcard. It also allows you to perform software updates and communicate with MIDI applications such as the Line 6 Monkey intelligent updater, Line 6 Edit and GuitarPort without a MIDI interface – only a USB connection is required.

Windows® and Mac® OSX users: click here to get the Line 6 Monkey intelligent updater application, which allows you to install the latest drivers.

What does the Variax connector do?

The Variax connector allows you to digitally connect any Line 6 Variax guitar (all available models) to PODXT Live. Click here to find out just why this is so amazingly cool! Of course, PODXT Live works great with ANY electric or acoustic/electric guitar using the standard ¼” guitar input.

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