Pod 2 This fully programmable desktop unit delivers a wide range of legendary amp tones (sixteen models, expandable with included software to 32) and features sixteen pro-quality digital effects setups arranged on separate knobs. It also offers extensive programmability via MIDI-adjustable parameters. In short, it lets you record mind-blowing tracks with full volume punch without freaking out the neighbors or waking up the wolves. Comes with a CD that includes Emagic® SoundDiver® software (for both PC and Mac platforms) for expanded feature access via MIDI. You can get additional amp models, cabinet emulations, and effects parameters, plus mix-and-match amps and cabs, and you can do strange things with the wah functions and other fun stuff.		Pod 2 It gives you the tones of the Ampeg SVT and B-15, the Marshall Major and Plexi Super Bass, SWR, Versatone and the Vox AC 10 -- 16 Amp Models in all, 16 Cabinet Models, plus 16 digital effect combinations and A.I.R which simulates the interactions of mics and speaker cabinets. Effects include distortions, phasers, flanger, envelope follower, octave divider and crossover. 36 programmable channels are included for storage of custom arrangements of amp/cabs/effects. Unique Dual outputs (modeled and direct) give the Bass POD an edge in recording, allowing the studio to mix direct bass, modeled bass, and miked bass amps. The effects can be applied or not to the direct output.
Guitar Port Line 6 revolutionary amp modeling technology is ready to invade your computer. 10 incredible classic amp models can be combined with various cab models, just like a POD or Flextone amp. You also get a broad palette of high-impact effects, all with 24-bit D/A/D conversion and 32-bit floating-point DSP. Just load the software, plug the GuitarPort into your PC's USB port, and plug in your guitar and set of speakers or phones. Features tuner, noise gate, and intelligent hum reducer. An incorporated audio player lets you jam along with CDs and MP3s, loop sections, and slow down songs without changing pitch. Sign up with GuitarPort Online ($7.99 a month) and get original recordings by big name musicians of the greatest guitar tunes with a removable guitar track. GuitarPort will even automatically set up the amp section to sound like the guitar part on the most popular version of the song. Also get tab, playing tips, new patches, music news, forums and more. Requires Win 98 SE, Pentium II, 400 MHz, AGP vid card with 800x600 graphics, 128MB RAM, 40MB free storage, and USB port or better.