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If you ever decide to go direct to PA, I suggest Master Volume around 2 o'clock (roughly %70). That way it's enough for the board, but not too much in case the board can't handle it (which I've had happen at some clubs). Relative patch volume is handled through Level or other boost blocks in the signal chain.

If you're referring to Wicked Game by Chris Isaak, my chain is: Blue Comp Treb->Jazz Rivet Pre (based on Roland JC-120) w/212 silver bell cab, 409 dyn mic->Noise Gate->Analog Chorus->Dynamic Delay->Plate Reverb. Play with the settings to match your guitar style. It has that soaring clean tone that is instantly recognizable when playing those first two notes.

If it helps, I use a POD HD Desktop on stage direct to PA like this: Guitar->POD HD->Left unbalanced Out->Direct Box->XLR Out to Snake channel. No noise. Works great. Try it.

Yeah, I hear it, it almost sounds like a high end clip before something has a chance to process it. Ouch. I don't have Helix yet, but used to hear this kind of clipping on POD HD when input 2 was set to SAME. Not sure if Helix has a similar setting.

My next step would be to try a different ethernet cable. If that doesn't work, backup all the Spider Valve patches on computer using the Line6 Monkey and Spider Valve Edit software, then update/reset firmware of the Spider Valve, then reload the patches.

Maybe try this from the FBV MkII Advanced User Guide: Page 1-7 ...it is recommended that you perform the following steps to “calibrate†the pedal before putting it to use with your computer or your Line 6 Amp or POD. FBV Shortboard MkII Calibration Steps • Start with your FBV device not connected to any USB port or Line 6 device (and, therefore, powered “offâ€). • Press and hold down the “D†labeled footswitch while you “power on†your FBV (by connecting to your computer’s USB port or Line 6 device with which you plan on using your FBV). The LCD will read “CALIBRATE PEDAL†until the D footswitch is released, at which point it will read “1 PEDAL TOEâ€. • Press the on-board pedal forward fully and hold down pedal’s Toe Switch until the LCD changes to “2 PEDAL MINâ€. This should occur instantly. • Move the pedal to the “heel†(minimum) position. While holding the pedal in the heel position, press & release the D button. The LCD will change to “3 PEDAL MAXâ€. • Move the pedal to the toe (maximum) position, without clicking the Toe Switch. Allow the pedal to rest in the toe position and press & release the D button. The LCD will change to “CHECK VALUE 127â€. • Move the internal pedal and verify that the LCD reads “CHECK VALUE 0†in the minimum position and “CHECK VALUE 127†in the maximum position. • If you happen to get different values that “0†or “127â€, then try repeating these calibration steps. If your values are correct, then calibration was successful - power off your FBV and power it back on and you are ready to go!

That depends on the Amplifi. The MKII Shortboard is just a controller. It has no preset banks. It just sends commands to your amp. I would wait until we know more about FBV3 which will be released soon.

I'm starting to see the FBV3 show up in online retailers for preorder. Various April 2016 dates. If anyone has a good in depth video review of it, please post the link here.

I wonder if the new FBV3 slogan 'We thought of everything—literally' covers the issue of accidentally setting off the looper?

The display is always supposed to stay ON. When you make a change to any of the knobs, the display will show what you have done, and then some seconds later it will show the name of the preset you are currently using, and the corresponding bank number and channel. It appears your display is not working properly. edit: Sorry for the scare, I forgot about the display setting! Goto Setup Mode, Choose BkLite, set to ON. That should make it stay ON, otherwise it will turn off after 15 seconds.

This has been discussed before and it doesn't work that way. Even with the latest firmware, when you scroll through different amp models, there are preset parameters that automatically change. The work around is to save a bank of bare models that you like, modify them, then save to a new preset.

Me too, I've been using POD HD Bean for many gigs over the last year direct to PA with 2.6. I also create my own patches. Never had any screeching noise issues as described here.

I'm curious too, Why? When you say nobody, it depends on the use. Maybe for an artistic collage on a Variax guitar, or some kind of product promotion or advertising?

A $750 model? I would like ABCD & EFGH preset mode with true spillover. I know it would need another CPU, but that's what I'm paying the extra for.

If the setlists have different names, it makes me wonder if you are actually loading a new setlist. Are you pressing the ENTER button on the POD? ...If I want to go from user1 to HD. Everything I programed onto user1 is also on HD,metal,style,artist and mix...

Line6 has references to FBV MkII Series Controller User Manual, but it can no longer be found on their site. The closest one available is the FBV MkII Series Controller Advanced User Guide available at http://line6.com/support/manuals/fbvemkii. There may be some info that applies, but not everything. It's disappointing, because their manual section is quite robust for their products. When this happens, it brings a lack of confidence in support to consumers, which could affect new releases of future floorboards like the FBV3.

Although I'm using POD HD and not Helix, they both have the same issue to deal with on stage. There were some interesting responses to my post about this subject, and I learned a lot! Hopefully, you'll get some ideas as well. http://line6.com/support/topic/15365-bandmates-dont-feel-pod-hd-sound-on-stage/

FRFR powered monitors tend to point the sound one direction, so they don't fill the space around the band like a typical guitar cab will. That 50 Watt tube amp is going to be hard to compete with. The Alto TS110a is 300W RMS (600 peak). I've cranked mine among some jam sessions next to tube amps like that, and it can just barely hang, but I've also optimized my POD HD dirty tones to maintain creamy high output in the mids (using compression and sag).

My point was really for everyone involved to have a clear understanding of how the performance should go, especially the decision makers. However, if their decisions are flawed, and they don't listen to suggestions for improvement, then it becomes difficult to stay motivated to continue. One way to help this is to record the service as the congregation hears/sees it (audio, video, or both from the room, not the board). It doesn't have to be the best quality recording, just enough to recognize flaws.

Indianrock2020, Your situation reminds me of multi-set restaurant gigs I've played where the owner can't decide if the venue is better for customers enjoying their dinner, or enjoying the live performance of a party band. The key to making both work simultaneously is having an organic show. First, everyone playing in the band needs to know they are part of the overall message your church is working towards with their congregation. Including the leader of the service to a band meeting or rehearsal can be helpful here. As the service proceeds, the volume of each member can adapt to help reinforce the message. The same thing happens in other types of shows, with different kinds of customers. When the service is completed, everyone should be happy with the result, if they've all done their homework and performed what was practiced. The technical details you asked about are more like icing on the cake.

We know it should be breaking up a lot more at high gains. It seems like you are monitoring more of the dry sound of your guitar from your Scarlett interface, instead of the processed signal from the Helix.

Maybe having one processor capable of double duty with low latency was cost prohibitive for their target market?

The Metal Pack does have that wider selection you seek. Consider it a done deal.

Yes, I'm interested, and trying to resurrect my original ADA MP1. Although I currently gig through POD HD Desktop direct to PA or FRFR, I'm always looking to improve tones...

Since the design centers around presets, the way I've found to minimize switching delay is to choose the same amp models among the A,B,C,D selections. However, that limits the creative sounds you may need. Although it's a compromise, and well known oversight, technological constraints may have been part of the problem for the era it was released.