Community : Document List - Spider IV/Spider Online

Spider Online

support@line6.com — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:28:28 GMT

Spider Online is a free website providing lessons, jam-along tracks for all registered Spider amp owners and tones for owners of Spider I, II, III, IV or Spider Valve/Spider Valve MKII series amplifiers who have:

Created a Line6.com user account: here.
Registered their Spider amplifier serial number into said account: here.
Have the latest version of Adobe Flash installed for their host computer: get it here.

If you are a registered owner of one of these qualifying amplifiers, please be sure to check out this new service: here.

For Spider Online Support, please visit: Spider Online Support.

[Video Tutorial] Getting Started With Your FBV Express MKII and Spider IV Amp.

support@line6.com — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 19:04:49 GMT

How Does the FBV Shortboard MkII Work with the Spider III Amplifier?

support@line6.com — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 18:09:37 GMT

The chart below calls out what each switch on the FBV SHortboard MkII will control on your Spider III amplifier. Please note that the FBV Shortboard MkII is not compatible with the Spider III 15 amplifier as that amp does not support an FBV digital jack.

FBV Switch	Amp Controls
Bank Up	Scroll banks upwards 1-9
Bank Down	Scroll banks downward 9-1
Channel A	Select Channel A on current bank
Channel B	Select Channel B on current bank
Channel C	Select Channel C on current bank
Channel D	Select Channel D on current bank
TAP/Hold for Tuner	Controls TAP temp / press and hold for tuner functionality
Stomp	Controls +3dB Boost / In Name Edit Mode scrolls patch name characters LEFT
Modulation	Modulation Effect On/Off / In Name Edit Mode scrolls patch name characters RIGHT
Delay	Delay Effect On/Off / In Name Edit Mode scrolls characters A-Z
Reverb	Reverb Effect On/Off / In Name Edit Mode scrolls characters Z-A
Function 1	Press Once for Noise Gate / Hold to enter Name Edit Mode
Function 2	Nothing

[Video Tutorial] How to Update the Flash Memory on a Spider IV Amplifier Using an FBV Shortboard MkII Pedal

support@line6.com — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:19:31 GMT

Spider FX Infusion Firmware Update (2.0)

support@line6.com — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:09:42 GMT

SPIDER FX INFUSION v2.0 is a free firmware upgrade for your Spider IV 75, 120, 150 and HD 150. It requires the purchase and registration of either of the USB equipped FBV Shortboard MkII or FBV Express MkII foot-controllers to enable computer connectivity to the amp. This new firmware features:

A total of 56 FX Models, bringing the total in your updated amp to 76! (All the FX from Spider FX Infusion 1.52 plus 28 more Stomps, Comps, Mods, Delays, Reverbs and Wahs).

Overdrives / Stomps

Bronze Master (Maestro Bass Brassmaster)

Dingo Tron (Mu-Tron III (down switch on)

Facial Fuzz (Arbiter Fuzz Face)

Classic Distortion (ProCo Rat)

Tube Drive (Chandler Tube Driver)

Compressors

Blue Comp Treb (Boss CS-1 Compressor (treble switch off)

Line 6 Comp (Teletronics LA-2A)

Line 6 Vetta Comp

Line 6 Two band Parametric EQ

Delay

Echo Platter (Binson EchoRec)

Line 6 Phaze Eko

Tube Echo (EP-1 Tube Echoplex)

Reverb

Line 6 Brite Room Reverb

Line 6 Cavernous Reverb

Line 6 Dark Hall

Line 6 Rich Chamber

Line 6 Slap Plate Reverb

Line 6 Standard Spring Reverb

Mods

Analog Square Chorus (Boss Square CE-1 Chorus w/ square wave)

Line 6 Expo Chorus

Line 6 POD Purple X

Line 6 Random Sample and Hold

Line 6 Square Flange

Line 6 Tape Eater

Wahs

Chrome Custom Wah (Custom Vox V847 Wah)

Conductor Wah (Maestro Boomerang Wah)

Fassel Wah (Cry Baby Super - Jen Electronics)

Throaty Wah (RMC Real McCoy 1 Wah)

Continued compatibility (added with 1.52) with Spider IV Edit.

Update Instructions:

All Spider IV 75, 120, 150 and 150HD amplifiers can be updated using an FBV MkII Express or FBV MkII Shortboard, as follows:

Connect your FBV MkII to your Spider IV using a standard FBV cable.
Connect your FBV MkII to your computer using a standard USB cable.
Launch Line 6 Monkey on your computer.
Select your Spider IV as the connected device if it isn't automatically selected.
Select the Flash Memory line item and click "Update Selection".

Please also refer to the following FAQ for further update details: http://line6.com/community/docs/DOC-1584

(Register your FBV MkII Express or Shortboard if it isn't already registered, then proceed with the update)

Updating Note: Updating firmware does not erase User Presets. To return the amp to its factory settings, which includes restoring original User Presets and Amp Model Defaults, press the "A" Channel button on power up, then press the "Presets" encoder.

*For online Help docs click HERE.

*If you have already registered your hardware, launch Line 6 Monkey to download the v2.00 update.

Spider FX Infusion (1.52) Update FAQs

support@line6.com — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:07:21 GMT

Q: What is the Spider FX Infusion?

A: Spider FX Infusion is offered as a free firmware (1.52) update for all Spider IV (75, 120, 150, 150HD) amplifiers owners with a Line 6 FBV MkII Shortboard™ or Express™ Controller device.

Q: Do I need to have the Mk II version of the FBV Express or shortboard to update the firmware on my Spider IV (75, 120, 150, HD150)?

A: Yes, as the previous FBV (Mk I) does not have the USB connection necessary to connect to a computer for the update. You will also need to have the FBV Mk II Express/Shortboard registered to your user account to complete the install.

Q: How do I connect my Spider IV (75, 120, 150, HD150) to my computer to perform the firmware update?

A: See the following link for the Spider IV update information:

Updating the Spider IV (75, 120, 150, 150HD) using the FBV Mk II and Line 6 Monkey

Q: What is the Spider IV Edit software?

A: The Spider IV Edit software allows you to edit and download tones for your Spider IV amplifier on your computer. See the following link for more information on using the Spider IV Edit software.

Spider IV Edit v1.02 FAQs and Known Issues

Q: Do I need to calibrate my Expression pedal on my FBV Mk II unit after I perform the firmware upgrade?
A: Yes. See the following link for the information on how to calibrate your FBV Mk II pedal (and update the firmware if necessary):

FBV/Shortboard/Express/FBV2 Controller: Calibration and F.A.Q.s

FBV Mk II (Express and Shortboard) software update

Q: What new effect models are included in the Spider FX Infusion firmware update?

A: There are 28 new effects in the update 1.51 (there are no changes in the amp modeling). Here are the locations and descriptions of the new effects:

FX-1 – Gain

Blue Comp: Based on* the Boss® CS-1 Compression

Vetta Juice: A Line 6 original originally created for our flagship Vetta II guitar amplifier.

Boost & EQ: A stompbox compressor that also provides you with some EQ controls so you can further shape the tone.

Screamer: Based on* an Ibanez® Tube Screamer®, the overdrive heard round the world.

Killer Z: Based on* Boss® Metal Zone, the industry standard distortion pedal for metal players since 1989.

Octave Fuzz: Based on the Tycobrahe Octavia, the classic fuzz+octave effect.

Bass Overdrive: Based on* the Tech 21 Bass Sans Amp

Clean Sweep: This is a wide range sweeping filter with a slow decay. It’s similar to Auto Wah, but with a band pass filter shape.

FX-2 – Chorus/Phaser

Analog Chorus: Based on* the Boss® CE-1 Chorus Ensemble.

Square Chorus: Based on* the Boss® CE-1 Chorus Ensemble, but with a square wave acting as the magical modulator.

Random Chorus: This chorus uses three different modulating filters all running randomly.

Jet Flanger: Based on the A/DA Flanger.

Lumpy Phase: Kinda like a Uni-Vibe®, but more radical.

Warble-Matic: It can produce a nice mild phasey sound or with the depth maxed you can simulate the sound of an alien spacecraft .

FX-3 – Delay/ Sweep Echo

Analog Delay: Based on* the Boss® DM2 Analog Delay.

Stereo Delay: Run this effect post in order to hear it in stereo, with one delay on the left, and another on the right. The time parameter sets the left delay’s time, while offset sets the right delay time as a percentage of the left. So, if you set time to 500ms, and offset to 50%, your right delay time will be 50% of 500ms—in other words, 250ms. This effect will be summed in mono on a mono amplifier (i.e. Spider IV 75) but will be in stereo when using the stereo line out.

Bubble Echo: Bubble Eko has a Sample and Hold filter on the repeats. A Sample and Hold filter takes a filter sweep (like the one on Sweep Echo), chops it up into little bits and rearranges them semi-randomly.

Reverb

King Spring

Large Plate

Small Room

Tiled Room

Chamber

Medium Hall

Large Hall

Wah

Chrome: Based on* a Vox® V847

Colorful: Based on* the wah part of a vintage Colorsound® Wah-Fuzz

Weeper: Modeled after* an Arbiter® Cry Baby

Spider IV Edit v1.02 FAQ

support@line6.com — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:56:38 GMT

Q: What is Spider Edit?

A: Spider Edit is offered as a free software editor for all Spider IV (75, 120, 150, 150HD) amplifiers owners. Spider Edit required USB connection to a computer using a Line 6 FBV Shortboard™ MkII or FBV Express™ MkII Series Controller device and CAT-5 connection to a Spider IV amplifier.

Q: Do I need to have version 1.52 (or later) firmware installed on my Spider IV amplifier to use Spider Edit?

A: Yes, firmware version 1.52 is necessary to interface with Spider Edit.

Q: Where can I download Spider Edit?

Spider IV Edit Download

Q: How Can I get the Spider Edit Manual?

A: You can open the PDF document attached at the bottom of this document, or select the F1 key when using the Spider Edit program.

Q: Can I share Spider IV tones using Customtone?

A: Yes, here is the direct link to the Spider IV customtone sharing site:

Customtone

Q: Can I edit the artist, song or style-based presets using Spider Edit?

A: Spider Edit can only “see” the User bank, so you will need to store song presets in the user bank area before making edits.

Q: Why am I seeing an asterisk in the patch title when I change a parameter in a preset?

A: An asterisk will show preset that has been edited, and will need to be saved either on the computer or the amp to make the change permanent.

Q: What is the file extension for files that will load into Spider Edit?

A: Spider Edit will be able to accept the .s4e(single patch) and .s4b (bundles) file extensions .

Q: Can I use the FBV Mk II to control the Spider IV when I am using the FBV contoller to interface with Spider Edit?

A: The FBV controller cannot function as an amp controller when being used as an interface for Spider Edit.

Q: Can I import multiple tone patches at once?

A: You can import single tone patches or bundles at once, but not multiple single patches simultaniously.

Q: Can I change the global (Auto FX, MIDI, Loop routing, etc.) parameters in Spider Edit?

A: Global parameters can be changed on the amp, but cannot be controlled by the editor.

Q: Are there any know issues with Spider IV Edit v1.02?

A: There are some late breaking known issues with Spider IV Edit v1.02. We are aware of them and working on fixes.

* The graphic representation of Pre/Post in the Signal Flow window at the top of Spider IV Edit v.1.02 can occasionally be out of sync with the preset currently loaded and may appear dimmed. The Pre/Post position is accurate in the Edit panes and the Spider IV amp, and can be “re-synced” with the Signal Flow window by toggling the Pre/Post switch.

* If when clicking and dragging a preset in the Presets pane, the Preset is “dropped” outside of the Presets window, the scroll bar may begin to behave erratically. Completing another click and drag to a “legal” location, i.e. your computer’s desktop or another location in the Presets window restores the scroll bar to its proper function.

Spider IV 15 FAQs and Application

support@line6.com — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:30:17 GMT

Q: Where are the song settings for the Spider IV 15 that I saw on the box?

A: The Spider IV 15 song settings can be found here:

Spider IV Settings

Q: Where can I get the manual for the Spider IV 15?

Line 6 Manuals

Q: What are the amp models on my Spider IV 15?

A: There are four amp models on the Spider IV 15: Clean, Crunch, Metal, and Insane. The tone settings list numerous songs can be used to dial sounds in as well. If you would like to return your unit to the original presets, please perform a factory reset (see below).

Q: How do I perform a factory reset on my Spider IV 15?

A: The factory reset procedure for a Spider IV 15 is to hold down the clean button as you turn on the power and hold the button for 5-8 seconds.

Q: Is there a 'Boost' & 'Gate' function?

A: Yes. Toggle the boost by holding the 'Tap' button while turning the 'Drive' knob past 12 o'clock. The gate can be toggled similarly, but using the 'Echo/Reverb' knob. See the manual for more information.

Q: Are there any videos I can view to learn about the Spider IV series?

Spider IV movies

Q: How is the Spider IV 15 different than the Spider III 15?

A: The Spider IV 15 amp models have been revoiced, the back is now a "3/4" style,and there is now an FBV controller jack for the FBV2 or FBX Express pedal.

Q: How do I use the tuner on the Spider IV 15?
A: Press the Tuner button, and notice the volume is muted during tuning. The amp model LEDs will indicate when the string you are playing is in tune. The “Crunch” and “Metal” LEDs will both light up when the string is in tune. If the Clean or Crunch LED are lit, the string is flat. If Metal or Insane LEDs are lit, the string is sharp. Once all your strings are in tune, press any button to exit Tuner Mode. See the manual for more information.

Setup/Connections

Q: What are the inputs and outputs on the Spider IV 15?

A: Guitars, Microphones, Basses, and Acoustic Guitars can be connected using the 1/4” instrument input. MP3/CD players can be connected using the 3.5 mm jack. Headphones can be connected using the stereo ¼” output.

Q: Is there a “direct out” on the Spider IV 15? What can this be connected to?

A: The headphones jack is a stereo ¼” output which can also be used as a recording output or into a PA or stereo system. You can connect an external preamp into the CD input or the Mic input of the Spider IV 15.

Q: Can the Spider IV 15 and the CD/MP3 input be used at the same time? Will I hear both of these devices through the headphones?

A: Yes

Q: Can I use an FBV controller with the Spider IV 15?

A: Yes, the FBV2 and FBV Express (original or Mk II) are recommended for use with the Spider IV 15. The FBV Shortboard (original or Mk II) will work, but there will be a number of buttons that have no functions (i.e. banks, effects, stomps, etc.)

Q: Does the Spider IV 15 have an effects loop?

A: There is not an effect loop on the Spider IV 15 amplifier.

Q: How do I power the Spider IV 15?

A: The Spider IV 15 uses a standard IEC power cable to a wall outlet.

Q: How can I get a cover for the Spider IV 15?

A: The Spider IV 15 does not have a cover available from Line 6 at this time.

Registration/Warranty

Q: What is the warranty on the Spider IV 15?

A: the warranty on the Spider IV 15 is twelve months from the date of purchase.

Q: How can I register my Spider IV 15?

A: Product Registration F.A.Q.

Troubleshooting/Service

Q: My Spider IV 15 seems to be malfunctioning. What can I do as an end user?

A: Line 6 Amp Troubleshooting

Q: Where can I get replacement knobs for my Spider IV 15 amp?

A: Line 6 Store

Updating the Spider IV (75, 120, 150, 150HD) using the FBV Mk II and Line 6 Monkey

support@line6.com — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:55:34 GMT

This document explains how to update the Spider IV (75, 120, 150, 150HD) using the FBV Mk II and Line 6 Monkey using Windows XP, Vista, 7, and Mac OSX 10.4.11, 10.5.8, and 10.6.x. Before you get started, you will need to have your Spider IV connected to the FBV Mk II (Express or Shortboard) using a CAT-5 cable, and you will need to have your FBV Mk II unit connected to an open USB port on the back of your computer (do not use a USB hub). Be sure that your computer is connected to the internet.

Here is a video that shows you how to update your Spider:

http://line6.com/support/docs/DOC-2081

Close out any other applications running on your computer before updating the amp.

This update has been successfully performed many times by our users. If you experience connection/timeout issues:

Try another USB cable.
Ensure that the pedal is NOT connected to the computer through a USB hub.
Avoid plugging into USB ports found on keyboards, monitors, or laptop docks.
Make sure to connect the interface into a USB port directly into the computer, especially into the back of a desktop.
If problems persist, make sure to try to get a connection on all of the USB ports on your computer.

If you continue to not get a good connection, you should try the update on another computer, as the first one may have a configuration issue. It is best to also try on a different network in the event your network's configuration is causing the connection issues. Satellite internet, dial-up connections and tethering to a phone are not supported by Line 6.

Line 6 Monkey Instructions:

1) Run Line 6 Monkey and you will be asked which unit you want to work with. Highlight the Spider IV unit and select “OK”.

2) If Monkey asks you to register your gear, you can select “remind me later”.

3) Highlight “flash memory”, then select “update selection”.

4) If Monkey asks you to register your gear, you can select “remind me later”.

5) Select “Yes” to continue.

6) Select "I Accept" for the software agreement and select “continue”.

7) Select “Yes” to update the Flash memory.

8) Allow the unit to go through the update process. This can take up to 5 minutes.

9) Select “OK” when the update is finished.

10) You will see a green check mark in from of flash memory to show it is now up to date.

Spider IV (75-150 HD) Factory Reset, Presets and F.A.Q.s

support@line6.com — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 21:57:09 GMT

Q: Where can I find videos on how to use the Spider IV amplifier?

Spider IV movies

Q: Where can I download the Spider IV Pilot's Guide and Advanced Guide?

Spider IV Advanced Guide

Spider IV Pilot's Guide

Q: What are the presets on my Spider IV amplifier?

A: The user presets and artist/song presets for the Spider IV can be downloaded from the Line 6 “manuals” section. There are the 64 user-programmable presets, over 350 Artist Presets, and over 200 song and effect-based presets. Be aware that the artist, song, and effect based presets cannot be saved in their current location, but you can modify and/or store these setting in one of the 64 user-programmable presets. See the PDF documents at the botton of this FAQ for the complete list of presets. If you would like to return your unit to the original presets, please perform a factory reset.

Q: How are the preset banks categorized?

A: The User, Artist, and Song Banks can be navigated by using the left/right buttons on the four-way selector. You can navigate through the banks once you are in the specific area using the up/down buttons on the four-way selector, then once you are in the specific bank you can access the individual presets by turning the presets encoder key.

Q: How do I perform a factory Reset on the Spider IV series amplifiers?

A: Hold the “A” button as you power the unit on, then press the presets encoder once.

***NOTE: If an FBV controller is connected to the Spider IV during the Factory Reset, the LCD screen on the FBV will go blank. To return the display, simply press a footswitch on the FBV or disconnect/reconnect the CAT5 cable to the FBV.

Q: Where are the "bonus" presets that are not programmed into the amp?

Spider IV 75, 120, 150 and HD150 - Song Settings

Q: Is there an editor for the Spider IV (75, 120, 150, 150 HD) series amplifier?

A: Yes, see the following link for details:

Spider IV Edit v1.02 FAQ

Q: What are the amp models on the Spider IV 75/120/150/150HD?*

Clean Red - Based on the clean channel of the Marshall® JCM 900, the first true modern high gain amp from Marshall. Select Clean Red to get crisp, amazing clean tones, great warm jazz tones, and all the high-end shimmer you’ll need with a generous amount of bottom end.

Clean Green - We developed this amp model to emulate those late 60s and early 70s clean tones. We modeled a 1973 Hiwatt® custom 100, then extended the tone control range and tightened up the low end for that big, ringing sound.

Twang Red - This amp model draws on our analysis of mid 60s Fender® amps, in particular the blackface ’65 Twin Reverb®. We wanted that classic, glassy high end tone, with enough snap and bite for some serious chick’n pick’n. Things don’t get too crunchy until you reach the top range of the Drive knob.

Twang Green - There’s nothing like the sound of the classic Fender® blackface Deluxe Reverb®, the Holy Grail for many blues, country and roots rockers.

Class A Red - Ready, steady....GO! This amp model is based on a Vox® AC-30 amplifier with an updated and expanded TBX tone control circuit. We wanted to capture that early pop rock tone that many British invasion bands are so well known for.

Class A Green - There are some great modern amps out today based on the legendary tones of yesteryear. Here’s our take on the EL84 circuit of a Divided By 13 9/15 Model.

Blues Red - This amp model is inspired by that famous vintage tweed sound we all know and love. We evaluated a ’53 Fender® wide panel Deluxe and this is what we came up with.

Blues Green - Blues Green is based on a Gretsch® 6156, a 1960 1x10 combo from the days when rock’n’roll took the blues to a new level. Add some reverb and a slap echo and be-bop-alu-la!

Crunch Red - This sound was crafted during our studies of the ‘68 Marshall® Plexi 50 Watt, which was used by a number of early metal bands. Hi Gain Red provides a wider range of tone control settings than the original jumpered Marshall®, allowing you to bump up the mids even at the highest Drive settings.

Crunch Green - Here’s our inspired interpretation on a 2005 Orange® AD-30TC, a 30 watt, Class A head that oozes pure Brit rock tone, taking 60s crunch to a new level.

Hi Gain Red - Plexi On Fire! This amp model is based on a ‘68 Marshall® Plexi 100 watt with a few added extras; the combination of a Variac and the jumpered input channels creates that infamous brown sound that will feel like flames are shooting out the input jack!

Hi Gain Green - Hi Gain Green was inspired by the Diezel® Herbert, the 180 watt Ducati of high performance guitar amplifiers, featuring a huge, tight low end.

Metal Red - For this amp model we took the classic Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier® and added a few enhancements. The resulting Amp Model has a definite modern flavor. This monster truck of tone delivers a bottom end that’s big, powerful, tight and fast. Use Metal Red to get a punchy, high gain Metal sound.

Metal Green - This sound was created to be an aggressive high gain Amp Model with a unique Mid control that will sweep though an entire spectrum of tone on one knob. With the Mid knob is set to minimum, the distortion exhibits Fuzz pedal characteristics. When set to noon, it mimics the creamy modern high gain amp tones. And when turned up to max, it’s reminiscent of that maxed out Class A sound. Of course there are all the places in-between...

Insane Red - This model is our “dialed in for shredding” version of the Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier® red channel. It combines the intensity and impact of Metal Red, but delivers more midrange and teeth for that bone-crushing, brain piercing insane grind.

Insane Green - Our goal with Insane was to provide you with as much input gain distortion as possible short of complete meltdown. You get an obscene helping of distortion, while still retaining tonal definition and character. As a result, you get way more bottom end and cabinet character than other small amps. Crank up the Drive control and prepare to dominate!

*All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. These product names and descriptions are provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during Line 6’s sound model development. HIWATT® is a registered trademark of Fernandes Company, Ltd. FENDER®, TWIN REVERB® and DELUXE REVERB® are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. VOX® is a registered trademark of Vox R&D Limited. MARSHALL® is a registered trademark of Marshall Amplification Plc. GRETSCH® is a regustered trademark of Fred W. Gretsch Enterprises, Ltd.ORANGE® is a registered trademark of Orange Personal Communications Services Ltd. MARSHALL® is a registered trademark of Marshall Amplification Plc. MESA/BOOGIE® and RECTIFIER® are registered trademarks of Mesa/Boogie, Ltd. DEIZEL® is a regiustered trademark of Deizel GMBH.

Q: What is “Manual Mode”?

A: When the Manual button is lit, Spider IV is operating in “Manual Mode”, meaning that all of the controls are active and the sound of the amp is determined by the current knob settings. If you are not in Manual Mode and would like to be, simply press the “manual” button. You can exit manual mode by selecting the “manual” button again, or pressing the buttons for A-D.

Q: What are the specifics of the Smart Harmony effect on the Spider IV (75-150) Series?

A: The Smart Harmony can be placed “pre” or “post” amp, and can perform diatonic harmony for any root note (A through G#) from a unison (no change) to a ninth interval (up to seven steps) above or below the root note. The scales included in the Smart Harmony include Major, Natural Minor, Pentatonic Major, Pentatonic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Whole tone, and Diminished scale. The overall mix of the Smart Harmony effect can be programmed and stored per patch from 0-100%.

Q: What are the specifics of the Pitch Glide effect on the Spider IV (75-150) Series?

A: The Pitch Glide can be placed “pre” or “post” amp, and the Heel and Toe positions of the FBV can be programmed two octaves above or below the incoming note in ½ steps (semi-tones) increments. Be aware that the number “7” in this situation equals 3.5 steps (because of the half step measurements) rather than an interval of a seventh (5.5 steps) that would be heard when using the Smart Harmony effect. The overall mix of the Pitch Glide effect can be programmed and stored per patch from 0-100%.

Q: Where can I learn more about using the Smart Harmony and Pitch Glide features?

Smart Harmony and Pitch Glide Video

Q: I already have an original FBV controller, will this work on the Spider IV 75-150 series?

A: The FBV (Mk I) controllers will control most of the standard functions on the Spider IV 75-150 series with a few limitations. Here is a breakdown of the limitations:

FBV Express
1. The FBV Express (Mk I) cannot punch in and out overdubs. It just starts record once for a single pass. The FBV Express Mk II can control the overdub feature.

2. The FBV Express (Mk I) cannot arm the Quick Loop. The quick loop must be armed by pressing the amp front panel. The FBV Express MkII can arm the Quick Loop by pressing down either the A+B or C+D footswitches. This is what takes you out of Looper mode as well.

FBV Shortboard
The FBV Shortboard (Mk I) cannot arm the Quick Loop. The quick loop must be armed by pressing the Quick Loop button on the front panel. The FBV Shortboard MkII can arm the Quick Loop by pressing the (new) Function 2 button. Overdubbing works on both original and current Shortboards.

All other functions are available on the FBV Mk I pedals as their Mk II counterparts. Due to the new effects layout, the FBV Shortboard FX Loop button will activate the Boost setting in the Spider IV 75-150. On the FBV Shortboard Mk II this button is labeled “Function 1”.

Q: What are the specifics on the Looper function of the Spider IV (75-150) Series?

A: The Spider IV (75 and above) has a 14 second looper on the amplifier that can be activated by the face of the unit or the FBV Mk II series controllers. See the following video for more looper information:

Spider IV Quick Loop Video

Q: How do I connect the Spider IV 150/HD to the Spider Cabinet?

A: The Spider IV 150 and HD is designed to see a load on *both * speaker outputs by connecting the left and the right inputs to the Spider cabinet with speaker cables. Running the Spider IV 150/ HD into a 4 ohm load may result in damage to the amplifier. Please see the following link for more information:

Cabinet Connection and Ohm F.A.Q

Q: Can I use two Spider cabinets with the Spider Series HD 150?

A: The Spider IV 150 and HD were designed to power a single Spider Stereo Cabinet with a stereo 8 ohm load. Using two Spider cabinets would require a modification to each cab so that they are each rewired to produce a 16 ohm mono load. This modification would preferably be done by an authorized Line 6 service center, which can be located from the Service Center link on the Support page.

Q: How do I connect external speakers to my Spider IV 150 amplifier?

A: Line 6 recommends disconnecting the internal speakers (covering the dry-solder clips with electrical tape) and connecting both external speaker outputs to an 8 ohm (or 16 ohm) load. Do not connect just one side, as this may cause a power amp failure. Powering the internal speakers along with a external speakers may cause a power amp failure and is not supported.

Q: What type of speaker is used on the Spider IV series?

Spider IV 15: Custom 15 (4 ohm)

Spider IV 30: Celestion G12E50 (4 ohm)

Spider 1V 75/150: Celestion G12P80 (8 ohm)

Spider IV 120: (2) Celestion G10P80 (8 ohm)

Q: Where can I get a cover or replacement knobs for my Spider IV amplifier?

A: Line 6 Store