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Also ... and I am on Spider V ver 2.02 software for the amp. Hope that helps. I also have an old G10 transmitter on software version 1.06 (i.e., the update from the potential fire problem) along with the FBV3 floorboard/controller, and the most recent software version of the Updater. Everything works pretty solid with no issues. Hope this info helps, good luck.

Yeah, something very wrong there. You should be able to see/save all 32x4 presets (128 total). I am on Remote ver 2.01 with recent Microsoft OS which came out in 2021, and I don't think there has been a Remote update since. Re-load the software, especially if you have a down-rev version of Remote.

CORRECTION to my earlier post -- The old transmitters are not defective. It is the SOFTWARE that was defective. The old transmitters are fine as long as you have the corrected software update. I actually have one of the older pre-II transmitters (not a new "II" transmitter as I incorrectly stated above) into my 240HC Mk II. Everything works great with my entire setup, so I am hesitant to make any software updates. Although, it sure seems Spider V is a bit abandoned by Line 6, so likely nothing much to update anyway. As I stated long ago, Line 6 should have called Spider V something without 'Spider' in the name -- too much negative baggage with the 'Spider' name. Maybe it should have been called the "Helix Lite Amp" line or something, as the Spider V is closer to Helix than Spider IV. Oh well, that is old news.

I am not a fan of the Line 6 speakers. I use the 240 MkII head through a 2x12 cabinet with vintage EVM 12L's. That setup kills. Your problem is likely a blessing in disguise. Definitely upgrade to better quality speakers. Good luck.

The older transmitters had a major battery defect that made them considered a significant fire hazard. Line 6 did release a new part "II" because of this. The new "II" transmitters should and do work with an older 240HC (and certainly a newer), but you need to make sure all of the software is current for the II transmitter. I have an older 240HC Mk II and it works fine with the "II" transmitter, no problems, but all my software was updated for it. If you have an older non-II transmitter, just throw it away due to the potential hazard issues.

I don't know, but my guess is 'doubtful'. I think Line 6 realized their error in not re-naming the Spider V release with a new name that did not include the word "Spider" in it. That word "Spider" carries too much baggage, preconceptions, and (much worse) misconceptions to ever overcome. Too bad, because Spider V is quite awesome, especially for the price. I love mine. Hence, available Line 6 resources will be put into offerings with more "product life". Spider V would have been a huge success if they only used a different name. Oops.

Yes, you can put whatever presets you want into any bank. Nothing is hardwired.

You posted this in the Spider V forum which is a TOTALLY different animal than Spider III. So you may want to post this in the Legacy-Spider forum. That being said, I did have a Spider III head long ago, but I never remember having anything close to that issue so I am little help to you on the front. I know I sound like a broken record, but the biggest mistake Line 6 ever made in creating the Spider V was calling it "Spider" at all. Everyone just assumes Spider V is an evolutionary change from III/IV with some additional features, functionality and presets. But -- in reality -- the functionality of Spider V is lightyears away from Spider III & IV. Spider V is a lot closer to being a Helix than it is being a Spider III/IV+. Spider V is kinda like a "baby Helix", if you will. My point is that you should consider upgrading to a Spider V. Personally, I prefer the head driving non-Line-6 cabinets over the combos FWIW. I really liked my Spider III head a lot and got great tone out of it, but the improved functionality of Spider V makes the Spider III look neanderthal in comparison. It is not just the orders-of-magnitude-better functionality improvement either as the tones are better too. When you start working in the Spider V world, you will just go "whoaaaaaa" with what it can do compared to Spider III. Just my two cents; sorry if this is no real help.

You are kind of answering your own question. Yes, if the amp knob's "coarse adjust" isn't cutting it, you likely need to tap into Remote to fine tweak all of the different delay settings to how you envision. That control and selection (along with the overall killer tone of the amp) is what I personally like so much. Goodluck, bro.

Go to the downloads (Line 6). There are three pull-down menus to populate; in the middle one ('choose software), select "Spider V Remote". Very easy and fast.

Yes, definitely. I would actually recommend doing so as 12" speakers sound far better than 10". I have a 240 HC going into a (dual input, one per speaker) 2x12 cabinet. Especially when you have the FBV3 pedalboard (strongly recommended), you can easily and cheaply add an expression pedal to it that automatically makes the FBV3's existing pedal a dedicated wah and the added expression pedal becoming a dedicated volume pedal -- a fantastic super usable setup. With that very simple configuration, you then have the amp's channel volume, the amp's master volume, and an overall volume pedal -- tons of volume control to make as quiet or loud as you want.

You can also just use the foot switch to quickly navigate to the existing pre-loaded preset; it is not limited to only the "bank 32" user presets. Also, any of the pre-loaded presets can be either changed/tweaked/saved and/or saved to any particular bank and position that you want. Yes, bank 32 is the set aside for the user, but you can move it to ANY bank (1-32) and position (A/B/C/D). The flexibility is huge. I use the PC version of Spider V Remote which makes all of that so quick and easy.

You can get a G10 wireless system just to use for the charger. It comes with the transmitter which is where most of the cost is. Maybe you can find a used one without a transmitter?

Use Spider Updater

I think it would be hard to say. You will likely have to play with both to see which one works best. Just curious, why get the Pod Go with all of the built in functionality of the Spider V 240? Very curious to hear your thoughts. Thanks.