Hey guys,

  Just something I wanted to point out - While we cannot comment on future releases, and I can tell you the following holds true for the Spider IV (from the new FAQs):

Q: I already have an original FBV controller, will this work on the Spider IV 75-150 series?

A: The FBV (Mk I) controllers will control most of the standard functions on the Spider IV 75-150 series with a few limitations.  Here is a breakdown of the limitations:

FBV Express 
1) The FBV Express (Mk I) cannot punch in and out overdubs. It just starts record once for a single pass.  The FBV Express Mk II can control the overdub feature. 

  2) The FBV Express (Mk I) cannot arm the Quick Loop. The quick loop must be armed by pressing the amp front panel. The FBV Express MkII can arm the Quick Loop by pressing down either the A+B or C+D footswitches. This is what takes you out of Looper mode as well.

FBV Shortboard
1) The FBV Shortboard (Mk I) cannot arm the Quick Loop.  The quick loop must be armed by pressing the Quick Loop button on the front panel.  The FBV Shortboard MkII can arm the Quick Loop by pressing the (new) Function 2 button. Overdubbing works on both original and current Shortboards.

All other functions are available on the FBV Mk I pedals as their Mk II counterparts.  Due to the new effects layout, the FBV Shortboard FX Loop button will activate the Boost setting in the Spider IV 75-150. On the FBV Shortboard Mk II this button is labeled “Function 1”.

Hope this helps!

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Cheers,

Fester2k