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barryfoil Just Startin'
barryfoil
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Aug 9, 2010
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Aug 10, 2010 5:30 AM

Connecting Pod 2 to a computer

I have spent all morning trying to get my Pod 2 to connect with my computer with no joy and much frustration ! I have found out most of the method by reading posts from other users, as Line 6 documentation is no help , so know this is not an isolated problem.

I bought a midi to USB cable, tried connecting in both ways ( in to in and In to out with the midi plugs) I assume out on the Pod would go to in on the connecting cable, but neither way works anyway.i have uninstalled and reinstalled Line 6 edit and monkey 3 times but the computer will not find the Pod.

Has anyone one got an idiots step by step guide or any ideas ?

barryfoil

  • Crusty_Old_Rocker Expert Line 6 User
    Crusty_Old_Rocker
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    Jan 24, 2007
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    Aug 10, 2010 6:37 AM (in response to barryfoil)
    Re: Connecting Pod 2 to a computer

    Not all MIDI/USB interfaces are the same.  I don't have the time to write a 5 paragraph explanation about the technicalities of it all but you need a proper MIDI interface not just a cheap USB to MIDI cable.  They just don't work.

     

    Get yourself the M-Audio UNO.  That is the Correct interface to use.  It will work flawlessly.  I use one on all my Line 6 gear and it hasn't let me down.

     

    I hope this is Helpful.

     

    Cheers,

     

    Crusty

  • Triryche Expert Line 6 User
    Triryche
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    Feb 20, 2007
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    Aug 10, 2010 6:43 AM (in response to barryfoil)
    Re: Connecting Pod 2 to a computer

    Just for the record...

    To the best of my knowledge,

    you can NOT pump audio to your PC thru the MIDI on the POD 2.0

    The MIDI is for program changes and automation.

     

    If you are wanting to pump Audio via MIDI you need an XT or X3 model

  • troubleadour Just Startin'
    troubleadour
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    Oct 28, 2012
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    Nov 4, 2012 8:53 AM (in response to barryfoil)
    Re: Connecting Pod 2 to a computer

    Hi barryfoil,

     

    I'd be very interested to find out if the cables worked.

     

    I've had exactly the same problem as you. It seems that, what should be a simple job is nothing but a complicated and frustrating farce.

     

    Register here, download this, update that, plug this in here, plug that in there, connect this to that and connect that to this, read this, retry that. And the whole time none of it works!

     

    The very basic and simple thing is; I want my POD 2.0 to give me tones that sound like the songs I'm playing. That's all!! I don't need a firework show or a syncranised swimming display. I don't want to negotiate peace in the Middle East or even Middle Earth! I just want my f***ing POD to give me a Nirvana tone.

     

    So, yeah, I'd be very interested to find out if the cables worked.

     

    Thanks,

    troubleadour

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