SixtiesPopMan

Hey thanks for pointing that out. Just finished reviewing the Pilot handbook only to realize that I'll need to use the Alternate Tuning knob set to Model as you mentioned. (It's been set to Standard since I starting using the JTV-59 last year). I changed the thread title since this is now officially a case of user error. :D

For whatever reason, (and I'll toss in the possibility of user error...) altering the tuning does not change the sound. I noticed this while tuning all strings down by -12 to explore bass sounds. Even loading alternative tuning presets doesn't change the sound. I upload the preset, save it, open it, etc. No change to the sound. Am I missing a step? Or is something else not working? Making other on-screen parameters such as choosing a body model, pick up configuration, etc updates the sound. Firmware v2, installed twice as suggested.

A big vote for the "Model Packs" option. This would allow the individual to load what they actually need for a given project or gig. I would pay for more acoustic guitars including nylon string models, and basses. Others will want more bodies, pickups etc. Then again, I'd want it all. :D

The Fishman Triple Play is the best MIDI converter that I've used in terms of tracking speed and accuracy when playing external sound sources like software instruments or hardware modules. It works great on my JTV-59 which is now my dream set up for recording MIDI. My previous favorite rig remains the Godin LGX-SA and the Roland GI-20. Another current option is the MIDI Guitar app which is a software solution. I wrote a comparison of the FTP and MIDI Guitar app here: http://www.logic-users-group.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7531 Regarding the GR-55, here's an interesting read, especially if you play external sound sources like virtual instruments or hardware modules: http://www.joness.com/gr300/MIDI_SPEED.htm

Thanks! I'll explore that.

Here's another request for the nylon string model. I'd also like to have option to set up bass guitars in the custom banks: A Jazz bass, P-bass, 5 string, even an acoustic. Bass guitars are an option in the GR-55 even when in guitar mode.

In case this didn't get resolved yet... Does the Line 6 Monkey confirm the new firmware update when Tyler Variax is the selected device? Also as mentioned by others, battery installed, or hooked up to VDI Digital Input equipped hardware ? 1/4 plug inserted? i5 MBP, OSX ML 10.8.4, Logic X (The new library presets for acoustic guitar really work well with the JTV acoustic models. Same for electric guitar.)

Works ok here with i5 MBP, latest version of ML. Open Preset Folder opens the Workbench HD folder located at User>Documents>LIne 6>Tones>Workbench HD.

Thanks to both! Very useful references.