Line 6 - POD Express Black

High Gain in the Fast Lane

POD Express Black delivers a compact, portable toolbox of amps and effects for the practicing guitarist looking for classic and modern high gain tones. With its user-friendly interface dialing in your sound is simple, and that is a sound that has been derived from Line 6’s flagship Helix product. Battery powered and a headphone output make it perfect for playing everywhere. With two footswitches (tap/tuner), stereo ¼” outputs, and a 4-in/4-out USB audio interface, the POD Express Black offers plenty of versatility, from backpack to desk-top and could even be your go-to back up for the stage.

LED Ring

Seven multi-color LED segments indicate various parameter functions. A red LED shows the selected amp model when turning the AMP encoder. Holding ALT and turning the AMP encoder shows the corresponding value. Turning an Effect knob displays the level of the selected effect on the LED segments (1-7).

AMP Encoder

Turn to select an amp (or turn to the detent at the 6 o'clock position for no amp). A matching speaker cab is also loaded. Press and hold the AMP encoder to save the current settings as a preset.

Effects Knobs

These select specific effects within each of the four effect categories. Turning them entirely counterclockwise bypasses the selected effect.

ALT Button

Press to access the alternate control functions (GAIN, MID, BASS, etc.). Hold to adjust the corresponding alternate parameters.

ON Footswitch and LED

Press to enable or bypass the device. The LED lights white when enabled.

TAP Footswitch and LED

Tap this footswitch in time with the music to set the tempo of delay and modulation effects, indicated by the flashing red LED. Press and hold to engage the Tuner.

Preset Mode Switching

Press and hold the ON and TAP footswitches simultaneously to enter Preset Mode. Then, scroll up or down through the 21 preset locations using the footswitches. All 21 preset locations may be overwritten by user presets.