I've used every floor based processor from Digitech Artist 2120, Korg AX1500G, Boss gt-6, Fender amps, Marshall amps, Peavey amps, etc...the POD XT Live WILL suit all of your needs...be prepared to program to SUIT YOUR SOUND...that's just it. You can program how YOU want it to sound. IF it's muddy, you CAN clean it up, IF it's thin, add an EQ. I use it with a Crown XLS 402 stereo poweramp to run 2 4x12 cabinets, mostly as a preamp. Sounds great. The USB software and custom tone downloads are the best thing happening right now.

I just got the Live about 2 weeks ago and am very impressed. I also own one of the original Pod Pro's and the tones in this one are a definately a step up. What I really like is the Guitar Port editing that you can do from the computer. The Pod Pro didn't have that when it first came out, so you had to scroll through menus and sub-menus to get tweaking and it could be a little tedious. With the software it's all laid out in front of you and it makes editing a snap. The presets are passable, but some real sweet tone can be gotten with a little tweaking. I haven't tried it out with my Amp yet, just through my mixer so I'm not yet sure how it will work that way.

I play everything from SRV to slayer, and now I can finally get all of the tones and effects perfect. Not only that, the music I write is now only restricted by my imagination. If I need an effect, it's right there. I want an amp, it's right there. On top of that this is perfect for recording demos too. the price right. the features are more than I could ask for. this is perfect for anyone who wants let their creativity flow because now there is nothing holding you back.

This review is for all those who have said the Pod XT Live is no good live or only for shredding...Give the PodXT Live a try...This is the best box, bar none, all things considered! This thing gives you multiple amp and cabinets, mic selection and positioning, effects, wah, gate, you name it! Purists...gonna lug your JCM 800 and your Triple Rec and your AC30 and your Twin and your Plexi and your Matchless and your Soldano...oh and 30ish stomp boxes, not to mention your wah, volume pedal and tuner...oh and I forgot all the cabs that go with them...I'll get 99% of the sound of 30 vintage amps I'll never own, the ability to program via computer, and change it all with one footswitch! Folks, trust me on this...Don't blow your money on other stuff! This one won't disappoint...no matter what type of music you play. Couple this thing with a Variax and you can go from acoustic through a JC120 to a Triple REC and a Paul with one switch! I'll take it and have less money invested, more flexibility and reliability, and carry it all in two bags! Give the thing a go...try it...you'll see!

I have the Vox Tonelab a Digitech GNX3 and the Line 6 Live. The live has a couple strong points, USB hookup is the best. BUT if you have a Mac like me, you will be disappointed, the cutometone.com is NOT compatible with Macs, the Editing software is NOT compatible with Macs, and the online library is not for XT Live....probably will also be NOT for Macs when it's up. Of course, no mention anywhere about no Mac support, their site claims everything works with Mac OSX, that is false advertising! Majority of the tomes are very thin sounding, or the opposite muffled. Model packs I got as a present, but I would not recommend, nothing anyone could do on their own. LED small, tuner is very small, tuner on Vox much better. The chorus sounds are great on the Line 6, but overall the Vox has a much more realistic sound, warmer, & not so tinny sounding as the Line 6 at high volumes. The GNX has drum machine, sequencer, etc...FYI support from Line 6 is long long wait on hold, and not the sharpest.