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Effects Loop – the Effects Loop provides a mono FX Send and a stereo FX
Return, operating at approximately 19.5 Volts peak-to-peak, making it optimal for line
level devices. The loop can also be used with most stomp boxes by adjusting the send and
return levels. Use the Left Return jack for mono return. The loop can run pre or post
Amp Model, and if nothing is connected to it, POD X3 Pro is smart enough to disable the
loop so you still get sound. See Chapter 5 for details.
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Variax – this input provides power and a direct digital audio connection between
a Line 6 Variax guitar or bass and the POD X3 Live. The Inputs page is where you assign
whether this input feeds Tone 1, Tone 2 or both. See Chapter 6 for more info.
Be sure to keep the protective plastic cap on this connection when it’s not connected to
a Variax, so you won’t damage it by mistakenly inserting a 1/4-inch guitar cable or other
connection. When you are ready to connect a Variax, use only Line 6 supplied Variax-
compatible cables – not standard Ethernet or other cables – to avoid damage to the jack.
You can learn more about the Variax family of guitars, each one giving you the sound of an
entire guitar collection in one instrument, at www.line6.com.
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S/PDIF Out – this jack sends out 24-bit digital versions of the Direct Out
signals. The System setup screen lets you choose the sample rate and adjust the level. See
Chapter 6 for the scoop.
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MIDI – connect POD X3 Live to your MIDI equipment to send and receive
Program Change Messages for selecting Presets. POD X3 Live’s MIDI Out connects to
another device’s MIDI In; its MIDI In goes to another device’s MIDI Out. Chapter 6 has
info on setting your MIDI Channel for communication. Visit www.line6.com/manuals for
more comprehensive MIDI CC information.
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USB 2.0 – POD X3 Live’s USB 2.0 jack lets you connect directly to a USB
2.0-equipped computer, and take advantage of many computer-powered features:
Line 6 Monkey software makes it easy to install software and get updates. Install •
driver software with Line 6 Monkey, and POD X3 provides 8 audio inputs to your
computer via USB:
1-2 is the main signal, configured on POD X3’s Outputs page for Digital Outs.•
3-4 is Tone 1 separately in stereo.•
5-6 is Tone 2 separately in stereo.•