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28Effects Loop – the Effects Loop provides a mono FX Send and a stereo FX Return, operating at approximately 19.5 Volts peak-to-peak, making it optimal for line level devices. The loop can also be used with most stomp boxes by adjusting the send and return levels. Use the Left Return jack for mono return. The loop can run pre or post Amp Model, and if nothing is connected to it, POD X3 Pro is smart enough to disable the loop so you still get sound. See Chapter 5 for details.

29Variax – this input provides power and a direct digital audio connection between a Line 6 Variax guitar or bass and the POD X3 Live. The Inputs page is where you assign

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whether this input feeds Tone 1, Tone 2 or both. See Chapter 6 for more info.

 

Be sure to keep the protective plastic cap on this connection when it’s not connected to a Variax, so you won’t damage it by mistakenly inserting a 1/4-inch guitar cable or other connection. When you are ready to connect a Variax, use only Line 6 supplied Variax- compatible cables – not standard Ethernet or other cables – to avoid damage to the jack.

You can learn more about the Variax family of guitars, each one giving you the sound of an entire guitar collection in one instrument, at www.line6.com.

30S/PDIF Out – this jack sends out 24-bit digital versions of the Direct Out signals. The System setup screen lets you choose the sample rate and adjust the level. See Chapter 6 for the scoop.

31MIDI – connect POD X3 Live to your MIDI equipment to send and receive Program Change Messages for selecting Presets. POD X3 Live’s MIDI Out connects to another device’s MIDI In; its MIDI In goes to another device’s MIDI Out. Chapter 6 has info on setting your MIDI Channel for communication. Visit www.line6.com/manuals for more comprehensive MIDI CC information.

32USB 2.0 – POD X3 Live’s USB 2.0 jack lets you connect directly to a USB

2.0-equipped computer, and take advantage of many computer-powered features:

•Line 6 Monkey software makes it easy to install software and get updates. Install driver software with Line 6 Monkey, and POD X3 provides 8 audio inputs to your computer via USB:

•1-2 is the main signal, configured on POD X3’s Outputs page for Digital Outs.

•3-4 is Tone 1 separately in stereo.

•5-6 is Tone 2 separately in stereo.

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Contents POD X3 Family Serial no Please Note Table of Contents Appendix a Signal Flow Reference Configuration & SetupExample Setups USB & Computer SoftwarePage Tutorial POD X3 Live for Guitar Tweak the Amp Tone Controls Pick a Stomp Model and tweak it Show the Delay settings Tweak the EQ Turn both Tones on at once Select and Tweak Tone 1/Tone Tweak combined volume of Tone 1 + Tone Save Tutorial POD X3 & POD X3 Pro For GuitarTurn on the Amp Model DOUBLE-PRESS to Adjust Tap delay tempo Press down To select Lower row Tap is set to Preset loads into Tone These knobs and buttons control only one Tone at a time Controls & Connections PODControls & Connections Controls & Connections Tempo that you’ve tapped Input 2/Microphone In and Trim plug in your microphone here Controls & Connections Join the Club POD X3 Live Controls & Connections 310 Controls & Connections Controls & Connections 313 314 315 POD X3 Pro 316Controls & Connections 318 319 320 321 322 323 Page Getting Around, Tones & Tuner HomeBlock not selectedBlock selected Turn to tweak lower row settings Dual Tone Concept Hold Tone Volume Controls Preset Folders Recalling Presets You can also choose to recall only ToneRecalling User Presets on POD X3 Live Or only ToneSaving Tones Locking Tone410 440HZ Tuner411 Page Reference Tweaking Tones Amp + CabTone Controls Guitar Amp Model Tone ControlsBass Amp Model Tone Controls Stomp Boxes Distortion Stomp BoxesDynamics Stomp Boxes ReferenceTweaking Tones Modulation Effects ReferenceTweaking Tones Delay 510 Reverb Gate Compressor 513514 Wah 515Volume Pedal 516Effects Loop POD X3 Live & POD X3 Pro only MIXPage Reference Configuration & Setup InputsOutputs Reference Configuration & Setup Outputs Page 2 Studio/Direct Mix System Page 1 Pedal and other settings SystemSystem Page 2 Pedal and other settings Commands Page Example Setups Mono or Stereo Recording or Direct to Mixer/PARecording Tone 1 & 2 to Separate Mono Tracks Feed One Guitar Amp Feed Two Guitar Amps, One for Tone 1 and One for ToneFeed Two Guitar Amps, One Wet and One Dry Example Setups Example Setups Example Setups Page USB & Computer Software Updating POD X3, POD X3 Live or POD X3 Pro’s FirmwareSetting Up For USB Recording USB Sends When Operating In Stereo Tone Mode Page Ignal PpendixFlow POD X3 Live POD X3 Pro
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