Line 6 Introduces Bass POD Pro
Rackmount Bass Amp Modeler & Direct Box Plus EffectsHot on the heels of Bass POD, the new Bass POD Pro from Line 6 delivers a classic
collection of digitally modeled bass amps and cabs and easy access to essential tools
for bass recording and pre-amplification in a 2U rack-mount system with enough
connectivity for the most demanding recording professionals.
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July 22, 2000Bass POD Pro delivers the most sought-after bass amp tones,including the Ampeg SVT and
B-15, the Marshall Major and Plexi Super Bass, SWR ,Versatone and the Vox AC 100, along with
an assortment of cabinet models and digital effects.
Bass POD Pro features 16 Bass Amp Models,15 Bass Cabinet Models,and A.I.R.—Line 6's
proprietary technique for simulating the complex interaction of microphones and speaker cabinets. Sixteen digital effect combinations, specifically designed for bass, include Distortions,
Phasers, Flanger, Envelope Follower and Octave Divider. The amp/cab combinations can be
used as is, or mixed and matched to create custom sounds. 36 programmable channels are
provided for storage of custom amp/cabs/effects.
Unique Dual Outputs (modeled and direct)give Bass POD Pro an edge in recording bass guitar
— allowing studio mixes of direct bass and modeled, miked bass amps. The 16 effects,always
available on the modeled output – can be applied or not to the direct output. With 1/4 inch and
XLR analog outputs, AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital outputs, effects loops,and a line level input and
output (great for re-amping or processing non-bass sources).Bass POD Pro s perfect for professional recording and live performance.
Equipped with ToneTransfer ™,Bass POD Pro sounds can be seamlessly transferred to any
other Bass POD Pro or Bass POD,allowing sounds to be ported easily from rehearsal to studio
to stage and new sounds to be acquired through the Line 6 ToneTransfer Web Library.
Styled with characteristic Line 6 attention to mechanical design and a unique retro-tech look,
Bass POD Pro is scheduled to ship in the Fall of 2000 with a retail price of $799.99.
Line 6, manufacturer of the AX2, Flextone II and Spider amps, POD processors for guitar and
bass, DL4 Delay Pedal, MM4 Modulation Pedal, DM4 Distortion Pedal, and Amp Farm and Echo
Farm plug-ins for Pro Tools TDM, is committed to providing an extensive line of internet-enabled
digital audio products for performance and recording. For more information, visit their web site at www.line6.com. |
