Chug Battle! Valeton GP200 vs. Line 6 Pod Go

You asked for it, the valeton GP200 vs. the Line 6 POD GO in a CHUG BATTLE. Who will reign victorious?

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0:00 Intro
0:58 Valeton GP200
9:03 POD GO
14:23 Shootout!
16:13 Which one I'd pick

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[nickpapagiorgio]

I just picked up the Valeton GP 200 for under $290 (US). For that sort of money, I don't think you can go wrong. In fact, at $350, I still think you can't go wrong... especially if you are on a budget and can't swing the $500 for the POD Go. They both sound great!

[dravenfm]

It's usually hard to find someone who will cover the heavier aspects when it comes to amps, amp sims, even modelers, without having to go to the few channels who do so, but boy did you cover all the bases and showcase exactly what someone who plays heavier music might need, even down to the 5150 Vs VH4 vs Dual Rec.
Definitely earned a sub and a like from me \m/

[fuzzbx]

Pod go's snapshot feature is really nice but the fact the valeton has dedicated controls for all the amp settings wins it for me, they've both got more features than you'd ever need but I hate going through menus to fine tune the amp plus the price on the valeton is insane for how good it sounds.

[seulgilee]

Thanks man!!! Im a gp200 user and it is not easy to find quilified review for high gain! This thing is really good one! But doesnt have enough delay rverb thing for ambient style sound. Whatever, pg200 sound is enough for pro-level users!

[Drumming_Monkey]

While I mostly agree with your final thoughts I do think the GP200 looks WAY better, though. Has a really solid and sturdy design. The higher foot switches on the upper row are also a nice little touch which helps in live situations. I also think the output features of the GP200 might really be a factor for a lot of players looking for a unit to use in live situations. Balanced outputs are a nice thing after all. :)
Great video and amazing playing, as always.

[markjohnson]

Absolutely hate the A B C D button layout on the POD Go. Much more prefer the "straight across the bottom" pattern on the Valeton.

[mplank]

Just got the Valeton. You have to faff about and import your own IR’s ( very easy to do) but once you do, it’s great. Having used these type of things in the past, there’s less option paralysis than in many. The pod go looks like I’d spend a week fiddling, but not actually get much, if any advantage. The dsp running out of legs was a big minus for me. Ymmv

[thelolmighty]

I love the Helix software in my daw, but for what it does, I love the Valeton physical device. Seems like you can't really go wrong, though.

[meagainokay]

Haha love it when you say you prefer more parameters but don't know what they do on the POD. For me less is best otherwise I'd just keep dickin' round instead of creating. I can always eq, add more effects etc. in post recording. That's once I decide what to buy. Thanks, great vid.

[NordicMeatShield]

Both sound great, i'll take the Valeton please 😎

[rodreyes]

I’m glad to see this shoot out. I have the POD Go.
I like to see it up against the stuff that is coming out to compete. It seems to hold up.

[SujeetGT]

Using the Mesa 5 band EQ (which is in built) after the amp section in the Valeton GP 200 makes a huge difference.

[LykaonMetalMusic]

You can say what you want Line 6 is a killer brand!

[TVoltG]

Two years plus since I have gone L6 Helix format with a power amps and cabs. I run a mono wet dry setup for my main set-up. I still love tube amps but this is just so easy and so much to offer in one unit. I have been 100% happy which is crazy.. 😂 Both of these sounds good and might get a 200 for another flavor for home.

[richardbirch]

Great vid & it kept my attention all the way through (even though I'm a classic rock/blues not metal/chug player). Since this Vid the GP200 has had some upgrades (its now on v1.40) and the Pod Go has had a MAJOR upgrade with v2.0 that incorporates a new cab engine and 33 new IR cabs plus new amp/effect models.

I have the Pod Go & I like it for home use or if I have to travel light, but for most gigging I'm still using my 'old tech' Vox Tonelab SE and LE units. Yes there's tons in Pod Go, but on stage I need to keep things simple. The TL's have real knobs, dials and switches, are built like tanks, have a gig worthy heavy duty cabled PSUs with mid cable transformer & on/off switch. And tonally the TL's feel and respond much more like a valve amp due to its clever valve-reactor design that uses a 12AX7 valve as a power valve, even compared to many modern units like Pod Go.

The big issue for me is that Pod Go is awkward to use/tweak live because its simply too menu driven and too complicated, and its limitation of up to 4 user blocks is a nuisance. In a typical patch I'd want a reverb, delay, modulation, distortion & compressor. I can do this if I use a modified JSON patch - I have a 5 user block template where I sacrifice the fx loop and a 6 user block template where I also sacrifice the wah. I really don't need two distortions or two reverbs etc, and although snapshots are fine in theory, for gigging I prefer staying in stomp mode and patch changing using an external double momentary footswitch. Now, although the Tonelab options are limited and I can select only one option from the reverb, modulation, delay & pedal sections, I can change the amp or fx model in a second by turning a dial and I have real knobs to tweak the fx or amp if needed.

What I like about the Valeton GP200 is that for gigging, it has some really nice features that solve some of the Pod Go's gigging limitation issues for me, including:

Built in XLR balanced outs (as well as non-balanced outs)
MIDI
Groundlift
Staggered footswitches - such a simple solution to make switching much easier
Dedicated amp controls (this was a feature I really liked in the Zoom G11) but parameter options are more basic than eg Pod Go
Dedicated buttons to access each section quickly (modulation, reverb, delay etc) (a feature I really liked in the Mooer GE300)
Globally accessible looper
Built in drum machine (basic, but still a nice extra to jam to & drums can be looped too)
Initial & wait modes for footswitches - brilliant for teeing up something whilst you're playing
Cab off setting (global)
Patch level meter
180 sec looper
Customizable Display Mode (3 modes)
Magnify the patch names and numbers (great option for gigging).
1000mA (a sensible power requirement, unlike the Pod Go)
All metal construction

But for customer support, Line 6 have a really strong set-up & reputation.

[Steve_the_Bastard]

I prefer the pod go, I have just picked on up and put the Ola ir (the one!) . It’s incredible…I have been experimenting with overdrive and distortion pedals… it’s opened up a huge avenue of experimenting. From using an old boss me8, pod xt live mooer ge200 and a boss gt100… plus running a Nux plexi crunch, mt2 wazza, amptweaker tight metal pro sounds beasting…. Another great vid man….I’ve actually picked up an older pod 2.0 and xt beans after watching a vid by Ola, he switched of the cab sim and used his ir. I have had a great time screwing around with sound… keep up the great work man…

[joshikus]

Taylor your videos get better and better mate. I've had the Pod for a while now but that A/B shootout at the end of the video was fantastic.

[PastelComGini]

I guess that memory was a way to explain it, but just being that guy, the DSP usage is more about processing capacity. When your fx take more time to process than the processor is capable of delivering to the D/A buffer in time, you'll have all sorts of clicks and cracking and horrible sounds. So the pedalboard avoids it not allowing you to stack more than it can bite.

[zepplin]

Both sounded good, I'm more into the sound that they put out. So pricing wise obviously it's the GP200. For 100 more I believe Valeton can do the same job as the Pod Go.

[bandoflife]

TAYLOR - liked and subscribed - Thanks for the time and effort for the comparison ! Both units sound pretty exact -
You said the Line 6 can run out of memory - but I probably will never have that problem.
I will get the Line 6 Pod Go Wireless - which will help a lot - Thanks !