In Spring 2000, Line6 released a new software version to upgrade the POD functions, enhancing the sound processing capabilities.
The 2.0 POD software version, now installed in all the models released in the market, can be easily implemented into the previous units, just substituting an internal chip, contacting the Line6 local distributors. The new version of the Emagic SoundDiver POD series editing software (both for PC and Mac platforms), periodically upgraded, can be freely downloaded from the web site of Line6.

Line6 POD version 2.0 updating includes:

Amplifier models. The models now available are 32 (version 1.x provides 28 models). The 17-32 models can be now directly recalled by pressing both the TAP and the AMP MODELS select buttons (this function was previously available thru PC or Mac software).

Cabinet models. The cabinet models can be directly selected pressing both the TAP and the EFFECTS select buttons (this function was previously available thru PC or Mac software).

Delay feedback control. The delay feedback parameter could be previously recalled only thru PC or Mac software. Now, it can be directly edited on the unit by pressing the TAP key together with the BASS control.

Customization. The Customization function allows a user's personalization of the amplifiers and effects settings.

Tone Transfer. This feature provides full compatibility with POD, POD Pro and the Flextone II Line6 series amplifiers, allowing a data exchange. The Line6 web site provides to users a constantly expanding Tone library.

AMP / DIRECT Function. For live POD applications (with amplifiers or power amplifiers and cabinets) three settings are available for open cabinet combo, power amplifier and open cabinet, power amplifier and closed cabinet.

Channel select. The channel select function (that it's a real Program change message, controlled via MIDI), is now more "smooth" in order to minimize, if possible, the parameters setting operations.

Tuner functions. The internal chromatic tuner has been upgraded in terms of velocity and accuracy of response.

SoundDiver Editor. The PC and Mac Emagic software has been upgraded and it supports the Flextone II, POD, POD 2.0 and POD Pro lines.

The POD XT benefits of the physical modeling improvements introduced by the Line6 Vetta amplifier, featuring at the same time new interface and I/O port implementations.

The most important added features include:

Digital I/O via USB. An USB port has been added for direct digital recording by using a computer.

Graphic Display. A new graphic LCD display has been added to show current knob positions.

Tone Memory. The total capacity has been expanded to 64 user/factory presets.

Physical Modeling. The POD XT features the same AIR-II cabinet/microphone modeling system used by Line6 Vetta amplifier. In addition to a general improvement of the sound quality, this feature allows the POD XT to use 6 additional amp models.

Upgrade facilities. POD XT features a flash-based memory that greatly simplify system update operation.