The Line 6 POD Go Wireless is an amp and effects processor from Line 6: a compact floor unit that models amps, cabinets and effects, with a built-in Relay wireless receiver and a Relay G10TII wireless transmitter included1. In other words, it is the POD Go with Line 6's cable-free guitar system built in, so a player gets modeling and wireless in one box instead of adding a separate wireless unit to the pedalboard.
MusicRadar's review team described it as "the same compact compendium of amp models and effects, the same enclosure to the regular POD Go, only there is an in-built Relay G10 unit added"2. It was announced in March 2021, with Line 6 saying it would be available worldwide in Spring 2021 for $5793.
A POD Go with a built-in Relay G10
The wireless side is the headline difference from the regular POD Go. The unit includes the built-in Relay receiver and the Relay G10TII transmitter, which plugs into the guitar and sends the signal to the floor unit without a cable1. Premier Guitar's reviewer tested the pairing process: "After plugging the included dongle into the guitar input of the POD Go Wireless, the unit and the guitar paired almost instantly"5.
Underneath the wireless hardware, it is the same processor as the POD Go. Premier Guitar noted that it "shares a lot of digital DNA with company's newer flagship Helix processors"5, which places it in Line 6's modeling lineage alongside the Helix family rather than the older bean-shaped POD units.
The controls
The front panel is built around a 4.3" LCD screen6, with the signal chain and settings shown on the display and edited from there. MusicRadar's spec rundown lists the physical controls as a Volume knob, five soft knobs, four buttons and eight footswitches2. Guitar World's launch coverage described "eight footswitches and colored LED rings" housed in a cast-aluminum body3, while MusicRadar noted the enclosure "comprises more plastic than the high-end Helix units" as a budget concession2.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume knob | Controls level from the main and headphone outputs1 |
| 5 soft knobs | Edit parameters shown on the LCD2 |
| 4 buttons | Navigate and edit2 |
| 8 footswitches | Switch presets and blocks, with colored LED rings23 |
| TAP/TUNER footswitch | Step on TAP to set tempo; hold to open the tuner1 |
The unit powers up in Preset mode, with each bank assigning presets to footswitches A, B, C and D, plus Up and Down footswitches for moving between banks2.
Power and connections
Power comes from the supplied 9V DC adaptor, rated at 2500 mA2. Line 6 strongly recommends using only the supplied DC-3 power supply with the DC IN jack1, so this is not a unit to run from a generic pedalboard supply or a daisy chain.
The 2500 mA draw means the POD Go Wireless needs its own power supply. Line 6 recommends only the supplied DC-3, so plan a dedicated outlet on a power brick rather than sharing with 9V stompboxes12.
The connection list from MusicRadar2:
- Standard inputs (L/Mono, R)
- Standard outputs (L/Mono, R)
- Stereo Send and Return/Aux In (L/Mono and R), giving a mono/stereo effects loop
- Phones out for headphones, with level set from the top panel Volume knob1
- MIDI In and MIDI Out/Thru
- USB audio interface
- Expression pedal input
Guitar World's coverage also noted balanced stereo outputs, a duplicate amp output and a headphone jack3. The unit measures 316 mm wide by 120 mm deep by 68 mm high2.
Effects and presets
A signal chain is built from 10 blocks, the amp, cab and effects elements that make up the chain5. Beyond the blocks in a given preset, 206 additional effects come loaded with the unit5. There are 256 presets in total, 128 user presets plus 128 factory presets, along with a tuner, tap tempo, a looper with 40 seconds of mono sampling or 20 seconds stereo, MIDI control and a USB audio interface2.
What reviewers said
MusicRadar's verdict was positive on both halves of the product: "With or without the wireless capability, the POD Go is a classy piece of kit, with a considerable amount of processing power and superb sounds"2. The same review flagged the more plastic enclosure as the trade-off against the higher-end Helix units2.
GuitarPlayer's review of the POD Go platform found that it "builds on Line 6's reputation for high-quality amp modeling and multi-effects units that have serious power" and are simple to operate, portable and good value7. Of the POD Go Wireless, the reviewer found it "a classy piece of kit, with a considerable amount of processing power" and superb sounds, with or without the wireless capability2.
Where it sits in the Line 6 range
The POD Go Wireless sits below the Helix line in Line 6's floor range, sharing modeling DNA with the Helix LT and HX Stomp XL but with a lighter enclosure and a lower price25. Below it, the POD Express units offer a smaller, simpler set of models, while the original POD that started the name is no longer made8. For players comparing multi-effects pedals, the POD Go Wireless is the option that folds a wireless system into the unit itself.
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Questions
What is the difference between the POD Go and the POD Go Wireless?
The POD Go Wireless is the same amp and effects processor as the regular POD Go, in the same enclosure with the same collection of amp models and effects. The difference is the built-in Relay wireless receiver and the included Relay G10TII transmitter, which let you play without a guitar cable.
Which wireless transmitter comes with the POD Go Wireless?
It ships with a Relay G10TII wireless transmitter. The included dongle plugs into the guitar input of the unit, and Premier Guitar's reviewer found the transmitter and unit paired almost instantly.
Does the POD Go Wireless have a headphone output?
Yes. There is a Phones Out for headphones, and the top panel VOLUME knob adjusts the level of both the main and headphone outputs, so it works for silent practice and recording.
How many effects can the POD Go Wireless run at once?
A signal chain is built from 10 blocks, meaning the amp, cab and effects elements that make up the chain. Beyond the stock blocks, 206 additional effects come loaded with the unit, and there are 256 presets, 128 user and 128 factory.
Does the POD Go Wireless have an effects loop?
Yes. The unit has a mono/stereo effects loop, with a Stereo Send and a Return/Aux In on both the left/mono and right channels, alongside its balanced stereo outputs.
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