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Seems this issue is not yet resolved. I have just raised a support ticket 389324 with Line 6. I'll post here results if a successful resolution. Richard

Hi Thanks for the reply. I am running Workbench 1.75 (latest not HD) and I run it on my Win 7 Toshiba laptop. I've opened up a Support Ticket at Line 6, as I cannot find a solution. By the way, the XPS footswitch unit does not show the LED as lit from the jack output to my amp. And what with the flashing red LED from the Variax RJ45 to the USB interface. I hope I can get a resolution as I need to make a custom setting for a drop tuning

I connected the Variax 700 trem to my Win 7 laptop. I have the latest Workbench app updated via Monkey. Connected V to XPS PSU / TRS In/Out and out, and interface via the RJ45 socket to TRS in. USB out to PC. The green light is on the power input of the luittle clear box, whilst the RJ45 light is flashing red. So all this adds up to the Tone locker not seeing the guitar in the app. Need to talk to a tech at Line 6, or Yamaha.

I have a Variax 700 trem. I understand the issue with Workbench not able to run on Win 10. Bah. Line 6 could never be in the same league as normal guitar makers like Fender or Gibson. Heck! you can still use a 54 strat or a 59 les Paul with all the current hardware and software based systems. But as for being able to keep up to date with your legacy line 6 products, you've got no chance. I have ditched Line 6 products. I used an original Flextone amp, a Vetta II, now my Variax is fit for nothing but a dustbin, or museum. I've always been told keep it simple.i now use a custom Strat, Boss Pedalboard and all fed into my DT25. I guess it won't be long before the DT25 is unsupported. Still, I have Marshall 6101. Trust that all the old gear will carry on for years. Line 6 gear is not of the classic ilk, despite all their references to classic tone. Huh!

Hi Just joined the forum here. I actually use a HD500, so some of my thoughts may not be relevant to the HD500X. I've used my HD500 in conjunction with a Line6 DT25, since 2013. It still catches me out using this combo with the HD500, as I am confused about which device actually controls the volume an BMT , Reverb and presence controls. I had a situation a while ago when all my presets in any bank were all on a global reverb setting, and I couldn't fathom out. I then plugged a TRS 2 switch latching footswitch to ensure I had control over the amps reverb. I've tried for years to get a set of presets to sound as good on stage as they did in my garage. Anyway, I've come to the conclusion to now set the HD500 to Pedalboard mode and assiggn FS1-6 as effects, and FS7-8 as FS Wah and Vol on the EXP 1 and 2. Because when I break it down, I use 1 maybe 2 Strats on a gig, and only 4 presets out of 16 banks. Might as well set up a single amp/ cab combo, and use the FS 1 as Clean with compression, FS 2 as Chorus, FS3 as delay, FS4 as dotted delay, FS 5 as a cruch, and FS6 as a hi gain lead. Wah and Vol on EXP1 & 2 will always be present. I hope this will improve things, and limit the pedal dance from preset to preset, and the selection of effects from FS5-8. Will report back after next gig or rehearsal. Rich The Cattch

I've downloaded the bundle of 4 x 4 patches from Joost. With a couple of tweaks here and there. Remember to set for guitar if not using a variax, and set to global. |All works for me. They all sound fantastic and what's more very usable, and organised for gigging use (to change quickly). Definitely gonna use them. Thanks Joost you're a top man. Richard Biggle The Cattch