A while back, I wanted a Pod Go. I blogged about it. I ordered one online, several times. Each time, my order got canceled because the big music website kept listing them as being in stock but not actually having them. Eventually I gave up and I spent a little more money and bought the HX Stomp. For my needs, it was the better purchase. Aside from the foot switches and pedal, it’s a better device. It can do two different amps at the same time.
Then why is it that I’ve got Pod Go Envy?
The Pod Go is a badass device, that’s why.
I only wish that Line 6 would have used HX Edit software for the Pod Go, but I get why they didn’t – the Pod Go software is a little easier to use. The Pod Go itself is easier to tweak settings on than the non-intuitive and complicated HX Stomp. I’m going to have to buy an expression pedal for my HX Stomp, raising the price even further. Did I make a mistake?
Well, no. But still. If you own a Pod Go, I’m a little jealous.
I do plan on making a bunch of videos on the Budget Guitarist YouTube Channel about Helix amp models and cabs and pedals. One nice thing about the Helix universe is that all Helix-based devices use the same sliders – so you can screenshot slider settings from my video and try them on your own device, whether it’s a Helix or a Pod Go. That’s really neat.
But damn, is the Pod Go cool. I guess I don’t have much of a point for this post, other than to say that for most of my readers I still think the Pod Go is the best deal out there for $450. BUT if you get one, you really need to learn how to tweak patches and make your own. You can get fantastic sounds out of it, but knowing how matters. I will try to help on the YouTube channel. I really like the Helix universe.
