How to Record With a Line 6 Pocket Pod

The Line 6 Pocket POD is a small amp modeling device with USB capabilities. This means that a musical device such as a guitar or microphone can be plugged into it, and the signal will be edited to sound like it is being amplified and processed by various types of amps. With the POD's USB jack, it is possible to use the Pocket POD as a recording device. This is useful for tweaking the tone of an instrument.

Things You'll Need

• Line 6 Pocket Pod
• Computer
• Recording software
• USB cable

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Connect the Pocket POD to a computer with the device's USB cable. No drivers are necessary for use. Connect any desired instruments and turn on the device.

   • 2

     Open a desired recording program. Enter the preferences menu for "Inputs and Outputs."

   • 3

     Under the "Inputs" menu, select the Pocket POD as an input. The Pocket POD will be used by the program as a MIDI device. Once the changes have been accepted, the device is ready for recording.