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Line 6 released a new flash memory for POD X3. The version is 1.15 and it fixes a few of the outstanding issues with POD X3. Tell me more

It is now possible to preorder three of these new products with expected shipping dates revealed.

	Line 6 POD X3 Pro price check Estimated shipping date: October 27, 2008. Ben’s best guess street price: $700
	Line 6 M13 price check Estimated shipping date: July 25, 2008 Shipping Ben’s best guess street price: $500
	Line 6 JM4 price check Estimated shipping date: July 9, 2008 Shipping Ben’s best guess street price: $325.

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It is no secret that I’m a big fan of the Line 6 tones and method of doing things. Back before POD XT had the Metal Shop amp pack, there weren’t really any outright, crushingly good metal tones on that unit. I experimented with integrated The Weapon into my setup to fill this gap. Though a bit focused in the type of metal tones it offers, this pedal sounds fantastic. I did eventually sell the pedal but I have regretted it ever since. Check out this sound sample of me playing through all the settings of The Weapon straight into my computer.

• The Weapon - sound sample

Be sure to pay special attention to the sitar sound around 2:30 of the clip.

No new purchases will qualify.

The Line 6 TonePort series are great audio interfaces. The TonePort UX8 is the flagship of the series. It has eight great mic preamps with phantom power, inputs for instruments, and the ability to put Line 6’s awesome amp modeling on your tracks. For a limited time Line 6 are offering you free model packs to expand the capability of your TonePort UX8. Show me how to get free model packs »

Prices on Line 6 TonePort USB audio interfaces have been slashed. In some cases they are almost half off. Show me more info

This is the mother lode we have all been waiting for. Line 6 have brought POD X3 up to full compatibility with their software including Gearbox and Workbench. Give me details

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Toontrack are offering a $50 rebate on their excellent EZdrummer plugin. Tell me about the rebate

Deal is over! No new purchases will qualify.

Line 6 are offering a free TonePort GX recording interface to anyone who purchases a qualifying Spider III amp between March 1 and March 31, 2008. Show me how to get a free TonePort recording interface

You can download it from Line 6 (you must be logged in) or from my site here.

Line 6 have updated POD X3 to flash memory version 1.12

Update February 29, 2008. New stuff!!!

A new version of Line 6 Monkey is available today. Get it from the software download area of Line 6.com. The new Monkey is version 1.23 and provides access to several new POD X3 features.

• POD X3 USB Firmware is updated from version 1.00 to version 1.01.
• POD X3 Flash Memory is updated from version 1.02 to version 1.11 (details below).
• A new version of the manual is coming around the first week of March available (download from the manuals section of the Line 6 site or from my site).

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