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Re: M9 Editor...

support@line6.com — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 02:14:08 GMT

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Re: Newbie

support@line6.com — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:46:21 GMT

Ok... so I lied...

I had a chance tonight to look into the Variax VDI connector with a good light. Looking in there with the pins all on the bottom, it appears they are all lined up. Further investigation shows that they all are slightly elevated, as I would expect, except the 2nd one from the right. It is pushed down slightly. Also, the plastic "wall" at the very inner part of the connector (has slits where I guess the pins fit in) appears to be slightly damaged. I am assuming this is my problem. So, my question is, can I gently bend the odd ball pin up to the others' level, and ensure everything is in its slot, or should I bite the bullet and take it back to the shop? I have a gig tomorrow night where I need it. Plugging the power supply, or using batteries isn't a problem, just a pain. I am assuming that the WorkBench interface doesn't use all these pins? It works flawlessly. I just wondered if any one had corrected this problem with success or is it super fragile?

Thanx

X3 Live... continuous delay?

support@line6.com — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:35:28 GMT

I bought a used X3 Live from a kid that treats his gear far better than I do. Besides the problem I've had with connecting my Variax 600 via the VDI cable, I have noticed one thing that is disturbing. I notice that I still have a repeating delay that continues even when the Delay has been removed from the signal path. At first I thought it was just the trails finishing, but noticed that a few minutes later, no delay was on and it still did the same thing. Anyone else had this problem? I have upgraded to the latest flash and did a factory reset trying to solve the Variax/VDI problem. Any ideas?

Re: Newbie

support@line6.com — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:30:28 GMT

Went to another Guitar Center closer to my house yesterday. They had the same Spiider collection... one used DT50 head.... and one JTV-69... the JTV looked a lot nicer up close than in pictures. Didn't take the time to try it out. Still nothing on site to try the VDI connection in my Variax 600. Sad.

Re: Newbie

support@line6.com — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:53:10 GMT

Everything looks pristine. I went to 3 different Line 6 "dealers" today... no one had any Variax stuff, or anything I could connect my 600 to with the VDI. Both Guitar Centers had nothing but Spiders and Spider Valve models. Sad. Guess I have to break down and go to Chuck Levin's...

Is there a way for me to use a meter and check to see I'm getting power from the VDI? As I said above, everything is pristine. The plug on the X3 Live was never used by the previous owner; never removed the rubber cover. The VDI cable is brand new. My 600 has had some issues, but nothing, I believe, that would cause it not to work. When I connect it to my PC, Workbench still works.

Any other ideas, besides selling everything and buying something else?

Thanx.

Re: My Variax will not work with my POD x3 Live

support@line6.com — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:50:35 GMT

Any other ideas, besides selling everything and buying something else?

Thanx.

Re: I lost my knob...

support@line6.com — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 03:07:26 GMT

We practice at the other guitar player's house. He found it today in his basement. I bought the other one and will see if I can modify it so I have a good spare. That leg really does a lot more than it looks like it does.

Re: I lost my knob...

support@line6.com — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:15:48 GMT

Yes, it works fine as long as you know where you are. Once you get to Custom 2, it keeps moving and eventually gets back to Custom 1. I am assuming that is why the leg is on the knob to give it the finite range.

I found the attached pic on this forum in a search. It shows the leg on the right side of the pic.

Re: I lost my knob...

support@line6.com — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:14:29 GMT

I bought it... we shall see.

Re: I lost my knob...

support@line6.com — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:49:13 GMT

found this... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Line-6-Variax-Modeler-Knob-/221181850344?_trksid=p5197.m1992&_trkparms=aid%3D111000%26algo%3DREC.CURRENT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D14%26meid%3D5668007416027339918%26pid%3D100015%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D2%26sd%3D300862479223%26

However, it doesn't have the plastic leg on the bottom. I am assuming the 300/600 series share this. The shaft of the pot has the D-shaped top so it's keyed... and the leg keeps the switch from just continually spinning. The one on eBay looks like it's knurl for a force fit type deal. Definitely going to put a drop of Elmers or something on there when I get a new one.