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Re: Another dead Express MK II - resumed -

support@line6.com — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:43:38 GMT

Sorry you are having issues with it. Sounds like it is out of warranty? If that's the case, then yes you would need to pay for a new one. If its under warranty, then the repair center should not be charging you. If Line 6 closed the support ticket, they will no longer be looking at it for your responses, you would have to open a new one.

Re: Another dead Express MK II - resumed -

support@line6.com — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:43:29 GMT

First step is to try another computer. If you are unable to install the firmware again, then reply to the ticket, that you can't and then they should provide a return authorization, or instruct you to bring it to an authorized service center. Sometimes its easier to call than to do it via ticket.

Re: Can I use my Spider IV 75 as a cabinet?

support@line6.com — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:40:51 GMT

A speaker cabinet made for the amp head you buy is going to give a better overall sound. The speakers in the Spider series amps are designed to have a very flat response due to the modeling in the amp.

Re: Line 6 Spider IV 120 as a Head? Was told I could....

support@line6.com — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:38:56 GMT

The Direct Out is not an amplified signal.

The only way to use the 120 combo as a 'head' would be to disconnect the speaker leads and wire up output jacks to them. The person who advised you may have been confusing this model with the 150, which does have speaker ouput jacks.

Re: JTV interface with Spider IV 75?

support@line6.com — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:35:21 GMT

I agree regarding the amp-USB connection. What you need to remember is that with the Spider IV, this USB connection is for controlling the sound (F/X), it is not an audio connection, which is what you get from other amps (like the Fender Mustang).

But, I cannot imagine why someone would NOT want a footpedal controller with an amp, so I think Line 6 needs to look at providing a lower cost solution in the next generation of amps which includes a pedal with the amp, even if it is a simple up-down switch like the original FBV-2.

Re: POD Farm Live

support@line6.com — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:07:25 GMT

As to whcih pedal - it depends on what control you want.

To elaborate on RealZap's concerns, there are always computer glitches to consider, however if you use a stable MAC platform, you would probably have less issues than a PC with Windows (I'm not a Mac user, just that seems to be the consensus). Of course I'd recommend having a backup plan (second computer pre-loaded with everything on standby, for example). When playing live, its always best to be prepared for equipment failure. Having a second guitar, backup amp, etc.

I watched a keyboardist last night with an MAudio USB keyboard controller, an external sound unit of some kind and an iPad, he never suffered any glitches (but his sound choices weren't very pleasant, IMO).

Re: POD Farm Live

support@line6.com — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:38:38 GMT

Yes, you can use the UX1 as described. Obviously, you cannot use the FBVs as interfaces - they are controllers only, audio signal does not go through them.

Re: Recording sound's off with podfarm 2.5

support@line6.com — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:29:53 GMT

If you are adding PodFarm as a VST to a dry track and 'not really getting a changed sound', then the mixer settings are wrong in the VST. When I was recording wet PodFarm to DAW, I had a tough time finding the right mixer settings, but using it as a VST is much easier. Playing back your recorded track, you should be able to make changes to the setting in PodFarm (as VST) and ehar the changes instantly if the mixer settings are correct.

Re: Another dead Express MK II - resumed -

support@line6.com — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:24:42 GMT

To answer your last question: yes!

But, when I first got my Spider IV and FBV MkII Express, I could not get Monkey to recognize/see my FBV. I eventually used another computer and was able to install the updated firmware.

Re: JTV interface with Spider IV 75?

support@line6.com — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:22:17 GMT

I think you were mis-reading what I posted because your > > diagram is the same as what I said. I don't think you can use the James Tyler Variax interface for amp to computer connection, it is made for use with the JTV guitars.