POD v2 - Just got it and need to ask some basic things

[keith]

The model I like most is the Dual Rectifier tremoverb, however it sounds thicker, juicier and much more EVIL than the Rectifier#2 Dual Rectifier.......Is this normal??

Also, the drive channel of the Mesa MkIIc+ is totally dull, sounds like an overdriven fender twin, again, is this normal??

BTW - what stuff came in your box?

[keith]

PLEASE HELP ME!!!

[RSVampire]

I know there is 2 Rectifiers...and 1 sounds better (IMO) I don't really care what the amp models are personally. I just look at it as a little different tone....because everyone is always like "this doesn't sound liks this one" who cares!?!? it's sole purpose is to create tone. It creates lots of good ones. That's all I care about.

[Redeye2]

For me, vampire made a REALLY good statement there... why do people expect a $300 POD to replace stuff that costs 10x more... I mean, it may resemble those amp but has a bit of itīs own "sound" which I really like. Some people bash the POD not because it doesnīt sound good, just because it doesnīt sound exactly like the amp dialed.

[LGMT]

Keith, it's normal. But you can do some changes to print your own personality.

[Two hands31]

I have a Flextone II, and noticed the same things. *But I don't really care. *I like the Rectified 2, the Rectified is also good, but not as crisp and clear, and the other one I just don't even touch (haven't had a reason to yet). *Everyone has their own tastes, and different amps are good for different types of music.

[keith]

Okay guys...I got the point and I definiately wasn't expecting it to sound as good as it does, but given that my shipment was partially stolen [the POD footswitch] I just wanted to check the POD wasnt fu*ced up too.

[Gresh]

That sucks, sorry to hear it, I know you are busting tail to get ready for that show.

What you describe about the two rectifier channels being very different is true. *The dual recto head model is much brighter and buzzier than the rich and creamy tremoverb model. *I have found the brit high gain model to be a good blend of the two. *The recto head model does cut through nicely however, just watch the higher freqs.

[keith]

Hehe...tnx for the moral support Gresh. Believe me it is truly appreciated. I'll have to do the technical rehearsal without the f/switch.

[LGMT]

If you have some pedal with midi capabilities you can control POD with these midi settings, like Digitech RP Series, Zoom, etc

[pureshred]

I just got a POD for Xmas, so far so good. *I really enjoy playing through headphones for a change, especially late at night.

I did notice that the paint chips off this thing REALLY easy, I accidently dropped one end of my guitar cable from about a foot above the pod and the I chipped a little piece of paint off. First time I was about to plug it in too! pisses me off hehe.

The contents of my box were as follows:

POD (duh)
Manual + SounDiver CD
Power Supply
Registration Cards


Wish it came with the damn floor board though

(Edited by pureshred at 11:01 pm on Dec. 28, 2001)

[keith]

Ok thanks pureshred. There was an empty area sectioned-off with cardboard and I thought they stole something else, but fortunately I had all the things you mentioned.