Model Packs differences

Below is a brief summary of how model pack combinations added to the GuitarPort, TonePort or Silver bundle devices compare to those devices that include more models:

The GearBox Gold Plug-In Bundle contains the same models that are found in Line6's flagship product, the VETTA II, plus it adds the BASS Expansion model pack. In essence, the Gold Bundle includes every model that Line 6 offers.

Q: How do I activate my license?

-Copy the license key from your email inbox.

-Launch the Line 6 Monkey program (free download from www.Line6.com/software).

-In Line 6 Monkey go to the "Optional Add-Ons" tab and select "Activate Purchase."

-You will see a prompt screen where you can paste your license key.

-Now select the "Activate" button and Line 6 Monkey will proceed with the activation process.

Q: My licenses are showing installed in Line 6 Monkey, but the licenses are not available in my application?

A: In Line 6 Monkey, go to "optional add ons", then select "activate purchases".  Type "refresh" in the license key window, then "activate".

Q: Can I put guitar model packs or the Gearbox or POD Farm plug-in onto a Bass PODxt?

A: No, the Bass PODxt series units cannot install model packs, POD Farm or Gearbox plug-in, or be used to subscribe to Guitarport Online (GPO).

Q: Can I purchase model packs and /or plug-ins without a credit card?

A: Our accounting system is only set up to accept transactions with a credit card.  However; there are some alternatives that could allow you to use a credit card without actually getting one:

1. Get a prepaid mastercard.  These are available at local shops in preset amounts that you just purchase with cash.

2. Use your PayPal account to set up a virtual credit card.  Basically, PayPal creates an electronic credit card number for you, and then you add some money to it with your PayPal account.  It's a secure way to shop online since you can preset the amount (just like a prepaid mastercard) and you can restrict its use to just one website (for example, Line6.com).  Log in to paypal and search for "paypal plug-in".

Q: Can I transfer model packs that were installed on a unit before I owned it?

A: No, the model packs are still the property of the previous owner and are still able to be transferred or returned to the home account at their digression.  The only way to control the model packs is to have the owner of the account "surrender" the account to the new user by giving them the account name and password.

Q: Can I transfer model packs from my account to a different account?

A: No.  While Line 6 hardware can be registered/unregistered from an account, the software (i.e. plug-ins and model packs) cannot be transferred between accounts.  The only way to allow a different person to control the model packs would be to "surrender" your account by giving the next owner your user name and password.  However, if you have multiple units and/or model packs this is something you will need to consider before surrendering your account.

Q: Can I transfer model packs that are pre-installed on a unit to a different Line 6 device?

A: No, Model packs and assets that are pre-installed (i.e. the FX Junkie model pack on a POD XT Live) are "hard-wired" and cannot be transferred off the unit.

Q: I purchased multiple Model packs at the same time and now I would like to split the model packs between different devices. Is this possible?

A: Multiple model packs cannot be divided between different Line 6 units, as there is only one license key (whch cannot be "split apart")  For example, if you purchase a "triple pack" license you cannot move only the FX Junkie model to another Line 6 device, as  the other model packs (Metal Shop and Collector Classics) are also tied to that license and must be moved as well.

Attached to the bottom of this page is a PDF document that should answer any additional questions you may have about License Keys and Model Packs.

Transferring Model Packs From One Line 6 Device to Another

Transferring a License Key deactivates that License Key and all its associated Optional Add-Ons, so you can then activate the License Key and associated Add-Ons in a different, compatible Line 6 hardware device.

1. Go to http://line6.com/account/licenses/
2. Your License Keys are listed there. Find the License Key you want to transfer and click its [Transfer] button. Note: you can only transfer one license key at a time.
3. Connect via USB the Line 6 hardware the License Key was activated in. Run Line 6 Monkey.
4. Click the [Transfer] Button in Line 6 Monkey and follow its directions.  This will deactivate the License Key from your hardware, so those Optional Add-Ons will no longer function.
5. Quit Line 6 Monkey and disconnect the device you have just deactivated. You can see at http://line6.com/account/licenses/ that the License Key now shows as uninstalled.
6. Ready to activate that License Key in another piece of compatible Line 6 hardware? Connect that hardware via USB and run Line 6 Monkey.
7. From http://line6.com/account/licenses/, copy the License Key you want to activate (the one you're transferring).
8. Click the [Activate Purchase...] button in Line 6 Monkey, paste in the License Key (or type it in exactly asshown on http://line6.com/account/licenses/ ) and click [OK]
9. Follow the directions from Line 6 Monkey, and start enjoying your Optional Add-Ons in their new home!

The Line 6 store policy gives more info on License Key transfers: http://line6.com/store/returnpolicy/

Using Your Model Packs with other Online and Offline Computers

Transferring Activations

So you just upgraded your computer to the latest and greatest (this week anyway…) model, and want to move GearBox and your Add-Ons to your new system? In this section, we’ll explain how to make the transfer process as easy as A-B-C, whether the new computer can connect to the internet or not.

1. The destination computer has an Internet connection

This is the easiest scenario: Download and install the GearBox application (always available at line6.com/software). This will also install the necessary drivers for your hardware and the Line 6 Monkey application. Your Add-Ons (Model Packs, Plug-ins, etc…) are tied-in to your hardware’s ESN, but also need to be authorized with each new computer you’ll be using GearBox on. In other words, they work but just haven’t been enabled on the new computer yet.

Launch Line 6 Monkey. The Monkey utility will connect to the server and scan your hardware for any activated Add-ons, and if it finds any, will display the following in red text.

Just click Authorize, and Monkey will enable the use of your activated Add-On(s) on the new computer system.

2. The destination computer lacks an Internet connection

So you just got the call from Mr. Big Time Producer for a session at so-and-so’s studio, and you want to bring all this great Line 6 tone along for tracking – but their computer does not connect to the internet. You can still move your GearBox activation to their recording environment by following these steps:

Prerequisite - This may seem obvious but we’ll mention it anyway: Your hardware and all GearBox software and Add-ons must already be activated and authorized on your own computer (meaning, an internet connection is required and has been used for the initial activation of your GearBox assets).

On your computer:

Locate and copy all .aet files to removable media (burn to a CD, copy to a Flash drive, etc…).

In Windows® XP, these files can be found in the C:\Document_and_Settings\(username)\Application Data\Line 6\GuitarPort folder: Please see the image below.

In Windows Vista, these files can be found in the C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Line6\Guitarport folder.

On MAC computers please go to HD > Users > 'your username' > Library > Application Support > Line 6 > GuitarPort.

Copy the GearBox installer to removable media, since the destination computer will not be able to download it.

On the destination computer:

-Install the GearBox software.

-Copy the .aet files from your removable media into the correct folder (described above).

***Please note: If there is no Guitarport folder in the location(s) specified above, you will need to manually create a Guitarport folder in that location and copy the .aet files into the newly created folder.