I will probably change my DAI soon, because my Line 6 UX1 is getting (very) old and the latency is sometimes a problem ; at least it’s not comfortable at all. The thing is that, if I change for a non-Line 6 DAI, then I won’t have the software amp sim possibility anymore with POD Farm … so this kind of plugin could be a very good solution for me.
Anyway I don’t think I would use it for bass, because I like having my base tone packed in a hardware preamp, but it could be very useful with a guitar.
also I often read that the old modeling preamps don’t sound good (the 1st gen Bass POD being truely an exception) because of the cab sim. a few folks have tested using an old modeling preamp like for example a POD 2.0 or a POD XT without the internal cab sim (bypassed), and with a modern IR. they said it sounded way better than the preamp alone, which means that the preamp models are still excellent but that the old cab sim technology is really outdated. a POD XT (for guitar) costs almost nothing used, it could be really interesting for old guys like me who still like to turn physical pots
thank you @howard for this kind of discussion, it really helps me see the options I have when I’ll change my DAI. I may start looking for a very simple analog-like midi control devices (don’t know really the name).
and also I think that I really want to try old PODs with a modern IR cab sim plugin, which means that I’ll have to buy at least a POD 2.0 and/or a POD XT …
With this does the parameter value jump to the knob position the first time you grab the knob? That’s what usually annoys me about control surfaces, the knob positions aren’t in sync with the values. I sometimes accidentally lose where something was set or have to turn the knob to the value before nudging it just a little more.
I’m hoping this will solve it. Each knob is an encoder that spins forever. The value is shown by an LED ring. So the knobs synchronize to the midi values of whatever it is mapped to without having to turn them to the right position.
Ah, yes, this is what has been baffling me… My little MIDI keyboard has a few sliders and knobs that can be “trained”, but if you fiddle with the parameters both via software and with these knobs, it is quite messy. (I am also just learning to use them…)
Cool device you have linked there… unfortunately “sold out”
That’s too bad. I wonder what their supply problem is.
I’ve also thought about going motorized faders to track. This has some rotary encoder knobs too. It’s primarily designed as a mixing surface, but there’s nothing stopping you from mapping the controls to anything you want.
I wanted something complete, because as I’m in the process of changing my DAI, I won’t have PodFarm anymore. I’m confident that modern amp sims will perform much better.
“MIDI Learn” 
