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scotty219 Just Startin'
scotty219
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Sep 11, 2011 12:53 AM

Spider IV edit connectivity

Once i've connected my computer to my FBV MKII, and then to my spider IV 75 i open the spider edit programme, The pre/title page comes up as if it's loading, though the programme does not fully launch. i tried disconecting my FBV while the title page was up and immediately after doing so, the programme fully launched. after recconecting my FBV, there was no recognition and the footnote "no line 6 hardware detected" was stilll being displayed.

 

Any tips on getting my amp to run with the software? And how do i go about recording with my amp?

 

P.S. when selecting my hardware for line 6 monkey, there is no option for a spider IV "75", it only has "15", "30" and "150" etc, could this be affecting my connectivity?

 

thanks.

Tags: edit, fbv, amp, 75, problems, connectivity, mkii_edit
  • Kneehow UberGuru
    Kneehow
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    Sep 14, 2011 9:22 AM (in response to scotty219)
    Re: RE: Spider IV edit connectivity

    How many other USB ports do you have on your host computer?

     

    What happens when you connect your FBV (Express? Shortboard?) MKII to a completely different USB port on the computer with no Line 6 software running yet.

     

    Then, launch Monkey. What do you see for the device on the left?

    • scotty219 Just Startin'
      scotty219
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      Sep 15, 2011 2:05 AM (in response to Kneehow)
      Re: RE: Spider IV edit connectivity

      I have 3 ports and have now tried them all.

       

      So to specify i'm using an express mkII.

       

      Monkey detected the device when i use different usb port. Spider edit didn't let me open the software it stated "your device firmware does not meet the minimum firmware requirement. Please update your firmware using line 6 monkey and restart this aplication".

       

      So i went onto Monkey and clicked on tje firmware update "flash memory" and after accepting the terms and conditions and making sure all other line 6 programs are closed i clicked yes. and an error appeared "Error opening MDID ports, make sure no other applications are using the MIDI ports connected to the spider IV."

       

      Line 6 was the only programme open at the time so i'm not sure what the problem is.

  • fflbrgst Power User
    fflbrgst
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    Sep 14, 2011 10:41 AM (in response to scotty219)
    Re: Spider IV edit connectivity

    To record from your amp, take the DI/headphone output (this is a stereo signal) to the stereo line in of an audio interface connected to your computer.  You can also run this line directly to your computer's built-in soundcard line in, but typically the soundcards that come with comptuers have terrible D-to-A converts so you will not get a good sound.

  • Line6Don Line 6 Support
    Line6Don
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    Sep 19, 2011 10:34 AM (in response to scotty219)
    RE: Spider IV edit connectivity

    Hey scotty219,

       

      If you are still having trouble connecting to your Spider IV amp, I would suggest to reference the video at the link below for a tutorial on  connecting your Spider IV to your computer using a FBV controller:

       

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

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