POD® Express Bass is an ultra-portable bass amp and effects processor that enables bassists to take their tones wherever they choose. Simple controls make it easy to use, while models derived from the HX® family of processors ensure exceptional sound quality and authentic feel. POD Express Bass gives bassists seven amps, seven cabs, and 17 distortion, compression, synth, modulation, and delay effects—including a looper—and it may be powered by three AA batteries (included) or an optional 9-volt power supply.
The compact size and battery power option enables guitarists and bassists to take their POD Express device wherever they may roam. Selecting and using amps and effects is entirely straightforward—and to change settings you simply adjust the corresponding knobs. POD Express devices feature models derived from the HX® family of processors to ensure exceptional sound quality. They include seven amps, seven cabs, and 17 effects—including a looper. POD Express devices may be powered by three AA batteries (included) or a 9-volt DC power supply (sold separately). Hear stereo effects as intended by connecting the L/R Main outputs to the inputs of any stereo amp or powered speaker, two mono amps or powered speakers, or recording devices with stereo inputs.
Use the onboard footswitches to engage amps/effects, change presets, sync time-based effects to a specific tempo, and activate the onboard tuner. Connect headphones to the 3.5mm stereo Phones jack to practice or record privately. Connect your POD Express device to your computer or mobile device to use it as a portable audio interface. Connect an optional expression pedal to control volume, two assignable external footswitches, or a pedal and a single footswitch.
Seven multi-colour LED segments light to indicate various parameter functions. A red LED indicates the selected amp model when turning the AMP encoder. When holding the ALT button and turning the AMP encoder or an effect knob, the LED segments indicate the corresponding value. When turning an effect knob, the LED segments (1-7) indicate the level of the currently selected effect.
The AMP Encoder selects 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 select specific effects within each of the four effect categories. Turning them entirely counterclockwise bypasses the selected effect. ALT Button provides access to the alternate control functions (GAIN, MID, BASS, etc.). Hold to adjust the corresponding alternate parameters. Tap footswitch controls tempo of delay and modulation effects, indicated by the flashing red LED. Press and hold TAP to engage the Tuner. 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.
Features
- Ultra-Portable
- Simple Controls
- Exceptional Sound Quality
- Powered by three AA batteries (included) or a 9-volt DC power supply (sold separately)
- Stereo Output
- 3.5mm stereo Phones jack
- USB & Recording
- External Control