Line6 Toneport UX1 vs Pod Studio UX1

[Gr3yF0x]

Hello guys! I'm torn between getting a 2nd hand toneport or a brand new pod studio. Thing is, i'm not very sure what the difference between both interfaces are. They both seem pretty similar. If they are indeed very similar, i might just get the toneport instead to save on some cash.

Hope you guys can help me out more on this subject. I tried googling the two out but i can't seem to understand all the stuff these people are saying online.

Thanks in advance!

 

[alshit]

The main difference is in the physical look and the software other than that, there's no difference. Pod studio has the latest software Pod Farm which I dunno whether you'll find it helpful, which you might wanna tell us what do you intend to do with the toneport.

 

[Gr3yF0x]

goood mornin. i intend to record guitars and bass and vocals of course. i know the toneport has amp modellers and stuff. i noticed also that the studio has this podfarm thingy. Podfarm's just a new name for something similar right? just has more models i think?

so, basically i just need the amp models for recording instruments and i'm pretty sure both of them do.

 

[THOA]

I have the old Toneport KB 37 and am using the Gearbox software. But I recently downloaded the POD Farm software.

The main difference between Toneport and Pod Studio is the software. Toneport uses Gearbox while Pod Studio uses Pod Farm.

They are both similar in terms of the choices of amps and stomp box effects but with vital differences in how they can be used. First of all they have different interfaces, so those who are familiar with Gearbox will still have a learning curve to go through before being able to utilise the Pod Farm.

Secondly, from what I understand, the Pod Farm has both a standalone as well as a VST version. What that means is that Pod Farm will allow you to incorporate the software as a VST into your DAW. Gearbox also has a VST version, but it needs to be purchased separately.

Why is the last point so important? The older Toneport has a disadvantage: when you record your guitar, the tone that you get is permanent. Any changes of tone or setting that you need to do would mean you have to re record your guitars all over again.

Because POD Farm's has a VST function, from what I can understand, what you are actually recording is your CLEAN guitar. POD Farm will put effects on that clean signal to the effect you want. So in case you change your mind about the tone, and you want a different one, all you have to do is change the amp or effect on the POD Farm software, and that particular tone will be heard instead. If you take out the VST from your guitar channel, the guitar will be clean instead.

I will have to further experiment on this, though. But usually with VSTs that's how it functions.

To own the POD Farm software though, you don't have to actually purchase POD Studio. If you have the old Toneport it's good enough. You can then download the POD Farm software at the Line 6 website for free. However, as mentioned in my last reply, you can't have the VST function.

 

[tyzjames]

I purchased a 2nd hand Toneport UX1 recently, it works good enough for me. I find the Pod Farm more interactive in a way, as compared to
Gearbox. You can DL Pod Farm on the Line6 website for free. The pros and cons I think THOA pretty much explained everything, heh.

The only gripe that I have with it is that it can't work on my laptop. Well, not literally, but there is a lot of random white noise and static when playing. It will not appear when you are recording, just on your headphones. Apparently there are other people facing this problem as well and after reading tons of articles online I've narrowed it down to a certain USB Chipset. It works fine on my PC but I just can't use it on my laptop. Don't know if they fixed this problem in the Pod Studio though.

Here's an article on it.
http://www.appletell.com/apple/comment/apple-and-line6-dont-play-well-together/

Hope it helps.

 

[THOA]

I just tried to make the free version of the POD Farm work on my DAW. The VST is able to open but it cannot process the audio

Bottom line is that you need the newer POD Studio for the VST to work. So I'd say, get the POD Studio.

 

[junkiemanxl]

Yeah, like thoa pointed out, One of the main differences is the ability to record dry and edit later in a DAW for effects.

i think there is a big difference in that aspect especially if you are into recording.

 

[echoist]

I just tried to make the free version of the POD Farm work on my DAW. The VST is able to open but it cannot process the audio

Bottom line is that you need the newer POD Studio for the VST to work. So I'd say, get the POD Studio.

The one ready for download for FREE is the standalone version like the earlier Gearbox if you currently own the Toneport. If you want to have/use the VST/AU version, you'll need to get the newer Pod Studio or purchase the POD Farm separately..

That said, the standalone works well and the GUI definitely looks great as compared to Gearbox's. And i love the "Dual Tone" function/option.. :mrgreen:

 

[Gr3yF0x]

Ah ic. I understand now. So assuming i buy the toneport, but later purchase(or d/l) the gearbox vst, it's pretty much the same as having the studio port yes?

 

[THOA]

Almost but not quite. If you are planning on getting the Gearbox VST, might as well get the POD Studio. Old technology vs new. And I believe that any updates of the software and drivers in the future will make the POD Studio a more viable purchase. I don't think the Gearbox will have such an extensive update for long.

 

[Gr3yF0x]

man, i'm gonna need to think hard about this. i have the 2nd hand toneport deal going on end of this week.

 

[junkiemanxl]

get the studio ver for the long run with better functionality for recording.

 

[ikan]

THOA, I need your opinion.

1. I'm still using Toneport UX2 and I have created some good Gearbox presets (at least to me). Are these presets (.l6t) compatible with the Farm?
   
2. Besides cooler GUI (I think), is it worth to replace the Gearbox with POD Farm? I know that plugin functions (VST in DAW) for both Gearbox and POD Farm are disabled for my Toneport.

 

[echoist]

THOA, I need your opinion.

1. I'm still using Toneport UX2 and I have created some good Gearbox presets (at least to me). Are these presets (.l6t) compatible with the Farm?
   
2. Besides cooler GUI (I think), is it worth to replace the Gearbox with POD Farm? I know that plugin functions (VST in DAW) for both Gearbox and POD Farm are disabled for my Toneport.

I know the question is not meant for me, but my 2cents worth:

1. Yes, custom tones created in Gearbox are compatible with the POD Farm, no problem with that. If you don't see them, go to the preferences>tones and check on the appropriate boxes. Plus there's xtra presets to play with..

2. Its not a replacement as the Gearbox will still be able to function separately from the POD Farm. In DAW it definitely don't function as an AU/VST plugin. But as a standalone that works like the Gearbox, its definitely a step (or 2) up. Especially the option to have dual tones bank.. More versatility in tones shaping. The GUI is not just looks, its definitely easier to use (for me at least) when compared to Gearbox.

Ohh, maybe its just me. But the POD Farm sounds a tad better than Gearbox.. :mrgreen:

 

[ikan]

Doesn't matter to me who answer them, as long as they're answered :-D

Dual tones like the ones in my GT-8 are definitely a lot of fun. I'll download and install the POD Farm then. Thanks a lot echoist!

 

[THOA]

I still need to get used to the interface on POD Farm to understand it better, so right now Echoist would be a better man to answer these questions, heh.