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POD Farm 2.0:  Release Notes and Known Issues

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Created on: Mar 25, 2010 9:12 AM by ricksox - Last Modified:  Apr 1, 2010 8:36 AM by ricksox

POD Farm Version 2.0 Release Notes

 

This installer  provides a complete software package for POD Farm 2, the powerful amp  and effects modeling plug-in for recording guitarists, delivering the  industry-standard tone of POD to your DAW. Also included is the POD Farm  standalone application, which features ToneDirect Monitoring for low  latency performance on supported Line 6 devices.

 

 

What's New?

 

 

New version 2 features include: Flexible FX Routing, Intuitive MIDI Learn, POD Farm Elements Plug-Ins, Post-Amp Mic Pres, Automation Assignments, Set Lists, and more!  For the complete POD Farm 2 feature set see the Line 6  POD Farm 2 Product Page page.

 

 

The installer includes  these components:

 

  • POD Farm plug-in  (v2.00) for AU, RTAS and VST
  • POD Farm standalone  application (v2.00), with support for POD Studio, TonePort and  GuitarPort
  • POD Farm 2 Basic User  Guide
  • Device drivers  (v4.0.2.6 PC / v4.6.8 Mac) for all supported devices
  • Driver Control Panel  for Line 6 devices (v3.41)
  • Line 6 Monkey  intelligent updater (v1.33)

 

 

Please read the POD  Farm 2 Basic User Guide for instructions on getting POD Farm up and  running once it's installed.

Online help is available in English and other languages HERE.

 

A list of supported device and upgrade paths is available HERE

 

 

Note: All supported  Line 6 devices require a POD Farm 2 license for VST/AU/RTAS plug-in  functionality. If your device does not already have a POD Farm 2  license, one can be purchased at the Line 6 Online Store

 

Please Note: POD Farm 2 is a paid upgrade for current POD Farm owners. The plug-in and stand alone app will not function unless you purchase a  POD Farm 2 license. If you activated POD Farm on or after October 1st 2009, you are eligible for a FREE POD Farm 2 license. POD Farm owners who activated POD Farm before October 1st 2009 may be eligible for a discounted POD Farm 2 license (limited 30 Day promotion expires 4/30/10). Run the Line 6 Monkey or log in to your Line 6 account and go to the Line 6 Online Store to redeem your special offer.

 

*Users who received a POD Farm license during the September 2009 FREE POD Farm offer are ineligible for FREE upgrade offers.

 

 

 

Minimum System Requirements

 

  • 1GB RAM
  • 1GB free HD Space
  • Hard Drive Speed 5400rpm (7200rpm or faster recommended)
  • CD or DVD drive
  • Mac AU/RTAS/VST and Windows RTAS/VST compatible

 

Mac

  • G5 dual 1.8 GHz
  • OSX 10.4.6

 

Windows

  • Pentium IV 1.4 GHz
  • Windows XP (SP3)

 

iLok

  • iLok versions require iLok USB Smart Key (not included) and an  Internet connection for activation

 

 

Known Issues:

 

  • POD Farm 2 VST plug-in does not function (blank GUI) in Bias  Peak. AU plug-in works  as expected
  • POD Farm 2 VST plug-in does  not function as a mono track insert in Melodyne. AU plug-in works as  expected
  • POD Farm 2 RTAS does not support Compare button in Pro  Tools
  • POD Farm 2 RTAS does not support parameter editing via  text input
  • POD Farm 2 parameters do not automatically appear in  Ableton Live automation menus – please see the POD Farm 2 user manual to  learn      about automation assignments
  • On first launch of  Digital Performer after first install of POD Farm  2, AU scan and load  times may take a few minutes
  • Source Folders scroll bar does not  display all visible folders after  enabling and disabling “Expand /  Collapse Preset Browser” button –  workaround is to click and drag  the Source Folders window down manually
  • Mixer settings are not  remembered if POD Farm is launched with no device connected.
  • Output volume when set to 0% will temporarily jump to 100% upon   enabling/disabling a dual tone
  • DAW playback will not respond to  keyboard controls after  manipulating parameters in POD Farm 2 (Win 7  64-bit ONLY)
  • High / inconsistent CPU usage on PPC Macs when  inserting POD Farm 2  as a plug in
  • POD Farm 2 (plug-in) may not  get audio to tuner unless the input source is set to “Left” or Tone A
  • Male and Female De-Esser stepped frequency parameters do not match the  automation parameters GUI in DAW’s