Matchless – Line 6 POD Go Patch

NOTE: This video demonstrates the Helix version of this patch, but the POD Go version contains many of the same elements. Scroll down to see what all is included.

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. UPDATE YOUR FIRMWARE: Please upgrade the firmware on your POD Go and POD Go Edit software from Line 6 to the latest before installing this patch. Even if your POD Go is up to date, the app needs to be updated as well. If you get an error importing a patch, the problem is most likely outdated firmware on your POD Go or POD Go Edit.

2. IR CABS INCLUDED: This download includes a premium IR Cab from our Match G12H30 pack. We matched this specific IR to this amp, but feel free to experiment with other IR’s for different tonal options. We’ve also included a stock cab version of the patch, but we urge to try the IR – it really does sound better – and it’s included for free :).

Here is the IR included:

• WT Match G12H30 160

With Firmware 2.90, Helix should recall the IR based on its name rather than slot number, so it shouldn’t matter which slot you import the IR into. To purchase additional IR packs, visit Worship Tutorials.

INCLUDED PATCHES

1. MATCHLESS WT IR: This is the main patch voiced for single coils using the IR cab.
2. MATCHLESS HB: This is the main patch voiced for humbuckers using the iR cab
3. MATCHLESS WT: This is the same as the ‘IR’ version, but it uses a stock POD Go cab rather than the IR block. We strongly suggest using the ‘IR’ version – it sounds a lot better :).
4. MATCHLESS FX1 & FX2: These are effects-only patches (the amp and cab blocks are not meant to be used). They include the additional effects blocks from our full Helix version of this patch.

HOW TO IMPORT THIS PATCH AND IR

1. Connect your POD Go to your computer using a USB Cable
2. Download and instal the ‘POD Go Edit’ app from Line 6
3. In the ‘POD Go Edit’ app, drag and drop the patch into a slot in the ‘PRESETS’ column
4. To import an IR, switch to the ‘IMPULSES’ column (next to the PRESETS column), and drag & drop the IR into the appropriate slot (see note above). 
5. PLEASE NOTE: If you do not have the IR loaded into the ‘IMPULSES’ column, the patch will not sound correct, even if you have the IR block on – you must drag and drop the IR into the IMPULSES column.

SIGNAL FLOW AND EFFECTS

MAIN PATCHES

1. Input
2. Volume (log curve) – mapped to EXP 2
3. Wah – Not set up
4. Deluxe Comp – not mapped to a switch, always on
5. Minotaur – Klon Overdrive – mapped to foot switch A
6. Amp – Matchstick Ch1
7. Cab/IR
8. Cali Q Graphic – Always on EQ – Use this EQ to make tonal tweaks for your guitar/setup. These controls will affect your tone differently than the amp controls. See below for recommended settings.
9. Transistor Tape Delay – parameters mapped to foot switch C (see notes below)
10. Glitz Verb – parameters mapped to foot switch D (see notes below)

MATCHLESS FX 1 PATCH:

1. Input
2. Volume (log curve) – mapped to EXP 2
3. Wah – Not set up
4. Heir Apparent – KOT Drive
5. Scream 808 – Tube Screamer OD
6. Amp (not set up)
7. Cab (not set up)
8. EQ (not set up)
9. Transistor Tape Delay – 1/4 note delay
10. Adriatic Delay – 1/8d delay

MATCHLESS FX2 PATCH:

1. Input
2. Volume (log curve) – mapped to EXP 2
3. Wah – Not set up
4. Tremolo
5. Chorus
6. Amp (not set up)
7. Cab (not set up)
8. EQ (not set up)
9. Plate Reverb – Subtle verb
10. Glitz Reverb – huge ambient reverb – use this for swells

USAGE

This patch is meant to be used in either stompbox or snapshot mode. We recommend setting up your POD Go to use switches A, B, C, and D as stomps, and the left up/down switches to cycle through snapshots.

We have included additional ‘FX” patches so you can copy and paste the various effects blocks used in the full Helix version of this patch to suite your needs with the POD Go.

AMP GAIN – FOOT SWITCH B:

Foot switch B adjusts both the Drive and the Bass parameters on the amp block. This gives you a true amp overdrive tone without the use of dirt pedals. If the base patch is too dirty for your preference, adjust the ‘Min Drive’ and ‘Max Drive’ settings on this button to suite your needs. The ‘Min Drive’ settings is when the button is off, and the ‘Max Drive’ setting is when the button is on. 

DELAY – FOOT SWITCH C:

Foot switch C adjusts the following parameters in the Transistor Tape Delay block: Note Sync, Feedback, and Mix. In the ‘off (min)’ position, you get a subtle 1/4 note delay. In the ‘on (max)’ position, you get a bigger dotted 8th note delay.

REVERB – FOOT SWITCH D:

Foot switch D adjusts the following parameters in the Glitz Reverb block: Decay and Mix. In the off/min position you get a subtle reverb, and in the on position you get a big ambient reverb.

SNAPSHOTS:

There are four snapshots included in this patch to get different sounds. They are:

• Snapshot 1: CLEAN. This is the base clean tone with delay.
• Snapshot 2: DRIVE. Light overdrive.
• Snapshot 3: P&W LEAD: Big drive with delay and lots of verb. This is a typical P&W style drive.
• Snapshot 4: CLEAN AMBI – Clean tone with big reverb and delay.

MAKING ADJUSTMENTS FOR YOUR SETUP

SETTING THE PATCH UP FOR YOUR GUITAR

All guitars are different, so you may want to make changes to suite your playing style and guitar. We set this up with a variety of guitars, including both single coils and humbuckers (primarily a Telecaster style guitar). If your guitar has humbuckers, please refer to the suggested settings below.

We recommend making a copy of the patch and changing the copy just in case you want to revert back to the original. 

We’ve included both single coil and humbucker voiced patches to serve as starting points for your guitars. To make adjustments, we recommend starting with these parameters:

• Amp Gain: Adjust the min/max values of the amp gain so that your guitar is slightly breaking up with big chords on the bridge position (without any drive pedals on)
• Amp EQ controls: Adjust these to suite your individual guitars/taste
• EQ block: This is a simple way to adjust the overall tonal characteristics of the patch.

VOLUME CHANGES

If you would like to make this patch louder or quieter without affecting tone, the following adjustments can be made:

“Ch Vol” control on the amp module. This will increase or decrease volume without affecting the tone of the amp. This is the primary level adjustment tool I use for changing patch volumes.

Output block level. Changing the level control on the output block (the very last thing in the signal chain) will increase or decrease overall volume. We typically have this set at zero, but feel free to adjust this as you see fit.

CHANGELOG

Version 3.0: 2021-06-11

• Added: WT IR cab
• Changed: Subtle amp/eq tweaks (better tone)

Version 2.0: 2020-10-14

• Added: Dual Pitch block
• Added: Heir Apparent drive block
• Added: Chorus block
• Added: Amp Gain button
• Changed: Amp settings (better tone)
• Changed: Delay/Reverb settings (better tone)
• Changed: EQ settings (better tone)

Version 1.0 (initial release): 2020-04-17