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I know exactly what your talking about . I HAD a Spider IV but returned it for a refund due to this issue. I went through 3 x Spider IV 150w using my ESP KH602 & BC Rich Beast and still had the issue. It was off putting particularly when on the Insane channel . You would execute a palm muted power chord wanting a staccato rhythm but the amp would "bleed" or "slap back" the muted chord so instead of say striking the chord 3 times the "slap back" would make it sound like you executed the chord 4 or 5 times. As stated the store I purchased from allowed me to try 3 x Spider IV amps but they all did it . The 1st amp was sent away for repairs and Line 6 stated nothing was wrong . In the end I asked for a refund and just kept running with my Spider 2 150w.

In the Spider IV there are built in tone settings . One of them is "Master Of Puppets" in the 80's song lists.

Not sure if this helps ???

Thanks for the reply . The links are helpful. I was just hoping that someone could post the dial settings . Much appreciated.

Hey man , The attached link gives you a list of what "extras" are in the firmware update . http://line6.com/support/page/kb/_/amplifiers/spider-ivspider-online/spider-fx-infusion-firmware-update-20-r218 Hope this helps ?

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Hey man , I can make my guitar sound like a bass with mine . Hope this helps ...

Hello, I ended up taking my Spider IV 212 back to the shop where I purchased it from (went through 2 x of them) I had an issue with the Green Insane channel distortion "bleeding". Had the noise gate & noise reduction activated and still had troubles. Even upgraded the firmware. I would palm mute say an E5 and every 2nd or 3rd chord strike would have a sound thrown back at me . Could not get a tight staccato palm mute. The clean tone on the Spider IV is heaven but the distortion not so much. I am using my old Spider II 212 as the distortion tone on it is far superior.

Anyone got the time too post the dial positions for the "Nothing Else" songs from the 90's tone ? I think its a "red clean" channel .

Anyone got the time too post the dial positions for the "Nothing Else" songs from the 90's tone ?

G'day , My Spider IV is in the shop getting repaired. Just enquiring if someone could please post the "settings" for the Nothing Else Matters pre-set? I think its a "red/clean" amp model just need the dial/knob position/settings please . Much appreciated.

What compressor effect do you run ? Red comp , Vedetta Comp , Blue Comp etc ?

So you then run the other effects pre ? Thanks for the reply much appreciated.

Updated yesterday some new toys too play with .

I found a list for the software update : http://line6.com/support/page/kb/_/amplifiers/spider-ivspider-online/spider-fx-infusion-firmware-update-20-r218

So what is the difference "sound wise " to my ear pre sounds more refined or more processed than post. Which compression do you prefer ? I did the software update from 1.02 to 2.0 and noticed a lot more compression options. Is there anywhere to get a listing of what pre-sets & effects become effective after the software upgrade? Sorry for all the questions just trying to get all the bugs ironed out .

I am starting too think the Green Insane on the Spider II is superior too the Green Insane on the Spider IV. I was about too sell my Spider II 212 but noticed the distortion is a hell of a lot more brutal than in the Spider IV, just my opinion.

The issue is not that the channel volume on the clean setting is louder than the channel volume on your distortion setting ? Only a thought ..

The Red Comp (Compression) tool on the Spider IV what does it do exactly ? And what is the "pre" & "post" option ? Is that too do with the signal ?

Jake E Lee patch ...... yes please .

9 views but no replies ? Come on guys help a fellow Spider user out .

For metal playing I am starting too think the Spider II series.

Did it work man ? I am getting the crackling noise too,I am thinking the Spider II is superior to the IV on the green insane channel?? Any way to rectify the crackling on green insane on the SPIDER IV would be a God send.

I have the issue of the "piercing tone" right at the end of palmuting power chords.Not on every chord but maybe every 3 - 4 ..Noise gate is active but still no luck. I am comparing the distortion tone from my II vs my IV and the II seems too be the more refined tone when it comes to green insane.....

Hello, Is there any other Spider users out there that think the distortion tone on the II seems too be more "brutal" than the distortion tone on the IV??? I have set the bass,mid,treble etc. the same and engaged the over drive function, engaged noise gates & both on insane green.But the II seems to be the better tone??? Software on the IV is 1.02 (have not updated as yet but will this week). Also the insane green channel on the IV seems to have a slight reverberation at the end of palm muting power chords at times even when the reverb is not active? Not as tight sounding of the II. Thank you .