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I had a Spider 4 and fvb shortboard about 10 years ago. I am pretty sure I used the volume with heel down at about 70% and toe down at 100% for solo's. I just don't remember how I did it.

All connections are correct.

I just purchased a shortboard. Works fine changing patches, volume, wah, but when I plug in the usb and start the editing software the fvb does nothing. The software says I'm connected, but all it does is display some cc values. Also, I tried to change the volume to 50% min and 100% max but it didn't change the way the volume pedal worked. I did a calibration. Still no change.

I just purchased a shortboard. Works fine changing patches, volume, wah, but when I plug in the usb and start the editing software the fvb does nothing. The software says I'm connected, but all it does is display some cc values.

Not home to look at the amp but I don't know if there is a usb plug in the back or just a cat5 connection.

Can you use the Spider editing software without a FVB Shortboard?

I did the new update and it is working fine now. Thanks

I have done 1 update since I purchased it. Don't know if it is the latest. At work right now. I get the point about cables and I can certainly try switching some the next time but I do know none of the cables move between turning the unit on or off so there should not be any shorts. I am using a power strip with an on and off button to turn on the pod and speakers at the same time.

I only have it plugged into a powered speaker. Sometimes when I turn the unit on, there is no sound. Turning dials or changing patches doesn't help. I actually have to shut it off and turn it back on and then I have sound. It's been doing this for many months and never really got concerned about it until this past weekend. It took 3 shut offs and start ups to get sound. Now I'm concerned whatever is going on may get worse and eventually not have any sound. Anyone else have this issue? Dan

I have a similar issue. I only have it plugged into a powered speaker. Sometimes when I turn the unit on, there is no sound. Turning dials or changing patches doesn't help. I actually have to shut it off and turn it back on and then I have sound. It's been doing this for many months and never really got concerned about it until this past weekend. It took 3 shut offs and start ups to get sound. Now I'm concerned whatever is going on may get worse and eventually not have any sound. Anyone else have this issue? Dan

Thank you. Thought it should be that easy.

I ordered the Pod Go Starter package yesterday. How long does it normally take to receive it? I thought the patches might come right away by email but have not seen anything yet.

That was great. Thanks!

I can't find this in the manual so I did a search on this forum and found that no 2 instructions are quite the same, so I am a bit nervous about randomly trying one. Is it documented somewhere in the manual and I just don't see it? Thanks

We play classic rock with a few heavier songs. I play a PRS custom 24 and the other guitar players guitar has active pickups. (I forget the make). He is always heard. I use the volume gain when I play solos and have it set to +5. When I play alone, seems like +5 is way too high, but again, I barely hear it with everyone. Just doesn't stand out. I will try some of these suggestions for next weeks practice. Hard to mess around with settings during practice. Thanks