I have a Line6 Bass Pod xt but there's no software I can use for recording!

[Mapleg4]

I'm currently a bit pissed  :confused4: off because I just got a Bass Pod xt wich I love, but looking at the programs available, I noticed that none of the pograms they have for downloading on the line6 website are compatible with the Bass Pod xt. I'm posting this on various music forums I'm on just to see if anyone has any suggestions.
On the Line6 forum, the said that the Rifftracker Standard was compatible with the BP xt.

 

[jackthehack]

You have reading comprehension problems?  Downloads the drivers/line6 Edit software from this page:

http://line6.com/software/index.html

If you want to buy their recording software, RiffWorks is available at the bottom of that page for $99

 

[Mapleg4]

You have reading comprehension problems?  Downloads the drivers/line6 Edit software from this page:

http://line6.com/software/index.html

If you want to buy their recording software, RiffWorks is available at the bottom of that page for $99

I haven't started using the Pod for recording yet, but I'm planning on it, I just found out that I can't use the Bass Pod xt with any of the Line6 software. Thanks for the help, Jack.

 

[tfarny]

Why would a pod include a DAW? They're completely separate things. To record on your computer, you need an audio interface and recording software. The pod is neither of those things.

 

[Mapleg4]

Why would a pod include a DAW? They're completely separate things. To record on your computer, you need an audio interface and recording software. The pod is neither of those things.

Line6 has software such as Gearbox that can be used with the presets of the Line6 guitar Pods.

 

[tfarny]

No, that's not what gearbox is at all. I have a toneport and use gearbox all the time, gearbox is the software version of the pod settings - it just produces the sounds. You need a piece of hardware like this: http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=products.family&ID=recording for instance (there's lots of brands), and you need software like: Sony Acid, Cakewalk Sonar, Protools, or Garageband (there are others).
You can get free and very usable recording software here:
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ but eventually you'll want to spend $50 - $300 on more music-specific software. Either way you'll need an interface.

Bass -> Pod (OR mic'ed amp) -> USB interface -> recording software
OR:
Bass -> Toneport (combination pod and USB interface) -> recording software

If you bought the bass pod thinking it would do everything but play the bass, you were wrong, sorry to say. The GuitarRifftracker-thing looks like a ripoff to me - for $100 you can get a full-featured recording program like I mentioned above.

 

[Mapleg4]

No, that's not what gearbox is at all. I have a toneport and use gearbox all the time, gearbox is the software version of the pod settings - it just produces the sounds. You need a piece of hardware like this: http://www.m-audio.com/index.php?do=products.family&ID=recording for instance (there's lots of brands), and you need software like: Sony Acid, Cakewalk Sonar, Protools, or Garageband (there are others).
You can get free and very usable recording software here:
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ but eventually you'll want to spend $50 - $300 on more music-specific software. Either way you'll need an interface.

Bass -> Pod (OR mic'ed amp) -> USB interface -> recording software
OR:
Bass -> Toneport (combination pod and USB interface) -> recording software

If you bought the bass pod thinking it would do everything but play the bass, you were wrong, sorry to say. The GuitarRifftracker-thing looks like a ripoff to me - for $100 you can get a full-featured recording program like I mentioned above.

The bass->pod->Toneport->software scenario is what I'm going for. I'm considering going for the cheapest toneport.

 

[tfarny]

That would work, it comes with a limited version of some recording software too.

 

[Mapleg4]

That would work, it comes with a limited version of some recording software too.

Could it be upgraded? Or should I go for the a bit more expensive toneport?

 

[tfarny]

I think all the toneports come with the same recording software but I could be wrong, never used the software so I don't know about upgrades. UX2 has more recording features but if all you care about is bass&guitar, it may not matter.

 

[GuitarEC]

...um, am I missing something?  The Bass POD xt has a USB port on it.  With the right drivers (available for free on the line6 website) it serves as it's own USB audio interface.  (This assumes the Bass POD xt works just like my POD xt for guitar).

All you would need is the software - no need to get an interface.  Just make sure you have your drivers set up to work with the software (WDM or ASIO drivers).  You can pick-up a simple application from BestBuy or MicroCenter for about $100...

I may be all wet behind the ears on this, but I think that's how it would all work...

Eric "GuitarEC"

 

[ognolman]

...um, am I missing something?  The Bass POD xt has a USB port on it.  With the right drivers (available for free on the line6 website) it serves as it's own USB audio interface.  (This assumes the Bass POD xt works just like my POD xt for guitar).

All you would need is the software - no need to get an interface.  Just make sure you have your drivers set up to work with the software (WDM or ASIO drivers).  You can pick-up a simple application from BestBuy or MicroCenter for about $100...

I may be all wet behind the ears on this, but I think that's how it would all work...

I think he's right.  I had an old PodXT for guitar that had a USB port.  I used it as an audio interface exclusively, playback & recording, until I bought a FireBox.  All you need is the audio software & drivers.  If you are running Windows and have a built-in sound card you may have to select the PodXT as the record and/or playback device in control panel.

My preferred audio software is Adobe Audition (formerly CoolEdit), but I hear Audacity is good stuff.

JBD