Pimpslapper Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 So, I've had my FBV Express MKII for over a month and finally had the time to unbox it and get started. I downloaded what I thought was the correct software (version 1.71) from the Line 6 website, and here's what happened: when I launch the software it asks me "which Line 6 device" I want to configure and when I click on the drop-down menu...the FBV is not listed!? Also, in the manual it says "connect the FBV to your computer using a standard USB cable". Uh, don't think so. A "standard" USB cable normally has the same fittings on both ends. The one required for this connection looks more like a printer cable. Btw, that's what I used to connect the FBV to my laptop...the cable that came with my printer. It fit just fine but obviously there is something wrong here. Is it wrong software, wrong cable, operator error or all three? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fflbrgst Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 No, right software (I assume this is Line 6 Monkey), correct cable. Make sure you have your firewall turned off, any anti-virus turned off and see if this lets Monkey 'see' the FBV. I had problems with my computer I was using at the time (running an old Windows version), but was able to use another computer to d/l and install the updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimpslapper Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 Alright, it appears the cable I was trying to use was the culprit. When I finally got connected to Monkey it showed that my installed firmware as the newest available (1.10?) and up to date. Now just gotta figure out how to transfer customtones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fflbrgst Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Download the 'Spider Edit' software, this is how to transfer tones from CustomTones - you download, then 'drag and drop' them into the amp using Edit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimpslapper Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Download the 'Spider Edit' software, this is how to transfer tones from CustomTones - you download, then 'drag and drop' them into the amp using Edit. Is this the same as the FBV control software? If it is, that's a no-go because there is no windows 10 version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fflbrgst Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 FBV Control is for MIDI implementation. You should be able to use Spider Edit with W10 (but I'm not sure) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimpslapper Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 Ok, based on your info I went back to the downloads list and there is in fact a version of Spider IV Edit which will work with Windows 10. I guess the confusing part for me was that I assumed any other software I needed to fully use my FBV would be embedded in Monkey but it appears that's not the case. So, just to make sure I got it now... Line 6 Monkey - used to update pedal firmware only Spider IV edit - used to download Custom Tones FBV Controller - used with MIDI controls but not necessary for "normal" usage Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fflbrgst Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Almost - 'Monkey' is used to update all your Line 6 software. As there have been no Spider updates in quite a while, you should be good to go once you have used Monkey to check your FBV and amp firmware and Spider Edit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimpslapper Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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