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I believe this is a Blackstar issue. I have an HT-40, and to get it to function with just the FX return I have to plug something into its instrument in. That is, an unconnected TS cable. It doesn't matter since that signal shouldn't go anywhere.

Yes, you can't do line level into the XLR inputs.

I have a board very much like that. XL, Dunlop Mini, and a Strobostomp Mini. It is on a Pedaltrain Nano. The power supply is the Cioks DC4. The beauty of that is that it can run off of an external battery (mounted underneath) or it can run off of the power cable that comes with the Stomp (i.e., into the DC4). Noting the DC4 does need an adapter to join two of its outputs. This setup also has 1 extra power output on the DC4 which I've used for various things (like, to power a monitor amp or a pedal switcher). It all works great, but I'm toying with getting rid of it since I'm now gigging with my Stadium.

I have an Apollo X4. I use the Stadium's S/PDIF into a MOTU 828es (acting as both additional I/O and a mixer), then ADAT in/out of the X4.

I don't know who outside of Line6 can answers any of these; however, My inference from the posts and discussion across different sites is that D10 is powered by the Stadium. While that says nothing about whether USB-C also works, it does seem like it would be odd for them to choose USB-C as the only method given that many will place it on a pedal board.

I think controlling this from MIDI makes some sense. I do wonder about the practical use for it though. Presumably the MIDI command defines a specific song (or preset) by order. So if you change order (insert, rearrange), then your MIDI programming all has to change. Honest question: is that acceptable to users (i.e., would you actually work to keep all of that in sync or just say nevermind)? I do think that there should be a way to interleave presets and songs into a setlist. If/when I start using songs I know I won't be all in . . . that said, I'm not the target audience for this because I'm not even sure I'll use setlists anytime soon. I have about 8 presets (with snapshots) that I use for a set of up to 35 songs.

I don't think you can do it globally, but you can setup an external pedal to control the output volume per preset (without a volume block).

Yeah, you should use shielded cables. Might point was that the output is what it is, and yes, is probably shielded. Definitely the 1/4" outputs have the 3 connectors just like XLR.

It definitely has balanced outputs, balancing the output if tip/ring aren't grounded. I use balanced cables to my PowerCab 112+. I am not familiar with the concept of "shielded outputs", I mean presumably there is shielding around the jack (internally) and it is grounded appropriately.

I bought a really inexpensive portable Wireless router for this type of problem . . . .getting wifi without having to rely on the location's wifi.

I have only seen this for presets from the marketplace. This is a known issue (they aren't supported). I created things manually that I needed (viewing them side by side).

I have not noticed anything discernable here.

By default they are independent, but you can link them (see Main Volume/Matrix Mixer | Line 6 Manuals).

Lots of people are making suggestions in this forum, but it would be great if you could also reach out to Line 6 directly. Unfortunately, at least one link to that is broken. It is this: https:/line6.com/company/contact/productfeedback/ and support https://line6.com/company/contact/ Line6: maybe fix the broken link in the "IdeaScale Retirement" post?

And . . . doesn't this invalidate the ethercon jack on the Stadium anyway? Unless people sell one-sided ethercon/ethernet cables!

Ah, you are right! I saw the ethercon jack on the D10 and assumed it was for connection to the host. That is disappointing. I had thought I might velcro one to the back of my PC, and assumed ethercon all the way, but that is a weak link on stage.

I had frequent disconnects with one old laptop, rock solid on more modern machines. I'm hoping though that this gets better though, because that laptop is my goto for on the fly configuration.

It literally has a locking ethercon jack. I expect full support. I doubt they would go through the trouble just to power the thing. I have one on order for my PC connection (not a Variax user), and with the hope of better integration with my recording setup.

I believe it is only global. It might be useful if you could make it per preset. That said, you can manage the outputs related to the preset, well, per preset by sending them directly to the outputs. That is what I did (I have an elec guitar/2 piezo guitars setup as my normal gig configuration).

Variax is a discontinued product and it speaks volumes about Line6 as a company that they are continuing to support it at all. Each additional product SKU is a very expensive effort. They are providing a solution that meets several objectives whether you care about them or not. (I don't care about Variax, but I care about AES and digital outs). I would turn this question around. Why would they support a separate SKU for a very small audience?

Where are you hearing this stuff? Your questions are answered in the manual. Yes, it has an A/C adapter.

You get 8 blocks. I believe it was fewer in earlier firmware. But I've had a Stomp and have a Stomp XL, and it is 8. Yes, you can get a wet and dry from it; either through USB or using a block for send.

Oh, sorry, I missed an important point: dual outputs over TRS from the guitar. I don't know if they have silent TRS connectors like that. FWIW, I have a PRS with two separate TS jacks, and built a cable with two silent connectors for that. I get away without a switch. The other guitar is a single piezo pickup (also with a silent connector on its cable). I put both of the piezos into a Radial JDI (merged), and send the output to the PA. The magnetic from the PRS goes into the HX Stomp XL guitar input. When I switch guitars, I unplug them just so there is no noise (or feedback) from them.

Assuming the guitars are only played one at a time, is there a reason they have to remain plugged in? I use silent guitar cables and unplug/replug the guitar when I switch. I don't need a foot switch mute for that.

Whether the preorder is legit or not, my Sweetwater account shows a Stadium XL order.