Pod express vs Line 6 helix - are they any different?

Super quick comparison video! Both units are set to Placater Dirty. Enjoy!

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[jimmyjames]

Useful comparison thanks. It's funny the general dislike across youtube commenters of the POD Express cause "it's a plastic toy" when it has some great, uesable tones. Being a senior in a tiny apartment this Express is more practical than a pedal board, more fun less hassle than Bias FX/Amp for play and recording and cheap for an all in one modeler.

[Joelvete]

So this would be perfect for someone who just needs a few good sounds and record at home 👍🏻

[simonpyza]

I just wonder if I can use My hx effects with pod express. I just need the amp simulator, and all the effects would be from hx..

[shayne]

Thanks for the great comparison video mate, well done.
Hey, just wondering if there is an editing program for the Express ? something like the HX Edit i use on my Helix ?

[vladlaktionov]

Nice video, thank you! From my side it sounds very similar and pod express looks to be a good alternative for a big and expensive Helix.

How does it sound for you when you play it? Do you also feel similarities in sound?

[ColorfieldMedia]

Great comparison. The POD sounds just a hair thinner but you’d never hear it in a mix. For the money, the Express is a heck of a tool.

[atvcampersabo]

Change cab to bogner cab on the express...its a hole other beast then🤟

[todgemistro]

What mic/position etc did you use to match up the Helix cab with the stock Express cab, is it just the default settings on the Brit M25 cab block? Thinking about getting an Express and wanted to try it out with the more limited settings using Helix Native.

[formercakid]

The Helix is much more organic sounding.