With the recording environment in mind, POD offers more extensive programmibility via MIDI- adjustable parameters. The complete POD package includes a CD-ROM with Emagic's Sound Diver MIDI Editing software for both PC and Mac platforms. Studio life for musicians who record guitar should be a tone filled, hassle-free joy. The direct output of many preamps, amplifiers and direct box style amp replacements available today offer limited cabinet simulation or speaker emulation. Those that happen to be more than simple high end rolloffs have little or no control options.
Most designs also ignore the significant tonal contribution of microphone selection placement.
POD's combination of TubeTone Amp Models and A.I.R. technology provides superior direct tones by recreating ALL the elements contributing to a great recorded guitar sound. POD has more amp models than the Flextone amps but fewer than the AX2. From the MIDI editor you can access many of the AX2 amp models like Boutique and California Crunch. POD does not, however, have the acoustic guitar simulations that the AX2 has. In addition to the TubeTone Amp Models and miked cabinet simulations, POD has a built-in digital effect section.