Version Comparison: Installing Line 6 Software for Windows Vista Operating System

These step-by-step instructions show how to install the necessary software to your Windows Vista computer and properly connect your Line 6  device. This document will also  provide a great deal of  information in terms of compatibility with your computer/audio hardware  & software.  Click on the hyperlinks to provide more information if you have questions on how to complete a  step.

1: Create a Line 6 user account:

2:  Register your Line 6 device(s):

3:  Complete a support profile to provide  Line 6 with a snapshot of your computer and overall setup:

This  document assumes you have a reliable internet connection.  Please see  the following link if you have  dial-up or  satellite internet service:

4:   See the following links MIDI and USB connectivity BEFORE installating  your software or connecting your device:

5:  Optimize your computer to work with Line 6 gear by using the following  information:

Downloading,  Installing Software & Connecting Your Line 6 Device

6:  See the following link for the hardware/sofware compatability chart to  determine which software your device needs:

Gearbox  Installations:  Please go the following link to download/install  the Gearbox software installer, which also includes the Line 6 monkey  intelligent updater and recent drivers for your Line 6 product.

POD  Farm  Installations: Please go the following link to  download/install the POD Farm software installer, which also includes  the Line 6 monkey intelligent updater and recent drivers for your Line 6  product.

POD  Farm 2 Installations: Please go the following link to   download/install the POD Farm 2.0 software installer, which also  includes  the Line 6 monkey intelligent updater and recent drivers for  your Line 6  product. Please note that this is a paid upgrade that requires a license  for many Line 6 products.

7:  See the following link for downloading and using Line 6 Monkey to  install the drivers.  The Line 6 Edit, Vyzex, Spider Edit, and Spider  Valve Edit software programs require Line 6 Monkey to be downloaded  separately and  have the drivers manually installed.

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8. Connect your Line 6 device and go through the driver installation  described below:

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9.  If you unit has a USB port and you plan  to use your Line 6 device as a sound card, see the following links for  sound card configuration and connection:

See  the following links for more information on Line 6 Edit, Workbench,  Vyzex, Spider Edit and Spider Valve Edit software: