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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.

Spider Updater 1.25 Relay G10T 1.06 Spider V amp 2.02 Remote 2.01 FBV3 board 1.02

Here is the thing ... The Spider V is so incredibly functional that the Spider V is a lot closer to being a "baby Helix" than it is to being an "improved Spider IV". The problem with the Spider V is that it carries the reputation with it of its Spider I-IV predecessors -- including the Spider I-IV's goofy/limited effects controls, bad standard on-board presets, and many digital sound limitations. Spider V is light years of improvement over the previous Spider IV, being FAR more than a simple evolution of the IV's existing features. As stated previously, the Spider V has more in common with Helix than it does Spider IV. Because of the that, the big MISS was made by Line 6 marketing for attaching the "Spider" name to it at all, and not instead attaching "Helix/HX" to it. Spider V was bitten badly by poor pre-conceived notions by the marketplace. Spider V being such a jump in technology that it would have warranted the new branding along with establishing a fresh start from the bad reputation of Spider I-IV. With the new "Catalyst", Line 6 seems to be taking aim at Katana, and maybe a new "Spider VI" will be branded within that Catalyst family. Regardless, I think it is safe to say that we will see no more branding within the "Spider" line as Line 6 wants to separate itself from it. Regardless of pre-conceived notions or reputation, the Spider V is an AMAZING amp providing ridiculous amounts of functionality, control and TONE. The reviews for it are also overwelmingly positive. To me, personally, I think the Spider V outperforms everything in its pricepoint (yes, even Katana) and would be "almost perfect" as is if it just had an effects loop ...

It is nice plugging an expression pedal which are inexpensive into the FBV3. Then the Wah is always a Wah pedal with switching being on/off for Wah, and the expression is always a Volume pedal.

FBV3 is - by far - best. It is made for it.

There are a number of threads in case you have problems. And when we (me included) first started having problems back in early 2021, there was very little in the forums. Now there are a ton; just search on "Remote". Since those "early days" almost a year ago, I have not had any problems since. Even Win 11 is fine with it. No problems here for quite a while with using Remote (including cloud and MyTones access/downloads) using Spider V 240HC, FBV3 pedalboard, and G10T transmitter. The solutions are here, and not that hard ... really. If you still have problems after exploring the forum fixes, then post a new thread with specific questions/problems. You will get straightened out.

Use the Updater ... easy. peasy

There is no issue, just how people are using it. It is only charging when amp is on. For me, I perform a short charge before use and then after, preferably to "solid green" but okay if only to "blinking green". I have never had my transmitter die on me while playing, and I will often play for hours. It is a pretty cool thing.

Yes, it will work. And, per the above posts, you may have some clipping issues with some of the amp's stock tones because -- evidently -- the two cabinets were designed with very different frequency responses. I have a 240HC head and love it, but use it with a custom 2x12 cabinet. There is a switch on the back of the head for "Cabinet Modelling". I have that set to 'off' which turns off the speakers in the 240HC, and I think also alters the signal to the cabinet. The tone difference of the two settings is dramatically different. The upgrade between IV and V is HUGE -- it is likely buying an amp with a baby Helix on board. Do the upgrade, for sure, but just keep in mind that you may need to play with presets/tones to get dialed in, and remember to experiment with the "Cabinet Modelling" switch on the back. For me, I found it better to build new tones from the ground up than to tweak existing presets. And with the huge amount of selections and settings that you can make in Spider V means it takes time to do. For me, it was well worth it -- absolutely amazing tone dialed in to my cabinet and guitars.

Excellent. Hopefully everyone is beyond this issue now. What amp are you on? How you do like using Remote 2.0?

Agreed -- Honestly, the answer to your question is that you should have bought a Spider V amp model that includes the looper. I believe the V60 and above have the looper built in. When buying Line 6 stuff, they are notorious for adding significant functionality as you move up the model line, as they are not just increasing size, power, etc. The best thing to do is buy the upper end of the model line to make sure that you are not missing out on some functionality that you may very well end up really wanting. I am sorry that this advice is no help to you now. Also, the FBV3 is only a "controller" for your existing amp's functionality -- it does not have any additional memory presets or effects (except for the wah pedal, I guess) beyond what is on your amp. That being said, it adds significant convenience (and the wah pedal), along with being very well designed and constructed. Once you have it, you will never want to part with it.