stevekc

 

 

 It's a serious hazard for short circuiting to happen. I just cleaned out my 600 for fret debris causing grounding static within the signal every 10 seconds, so it's a realistic scenario.

Yes Indeed !

 

 

and string ball cavity issues :/ (on JTV-69)

How do the new JTV-69's address this issue compared to the older JTV-69?

All Tyler Variax's include the Workbench VDI -USB adapter box -

check the box - if its missing contact Line6 support - or contact your dealer for a replacement for this important missing hardware adapter 

If you are running OSX 10.9 Mavericks - there is a new Security Setting which must be made before many third party apps can function:

Lets be clear 

the JTV Variax does NOT connect to a Win/Mac using a " USB Hub" - there is actually a specific Variax interface called a "Workbench VDI-USB adapter"

and this special Variax VDI-USB interface is included with every Tyler Variax sold  

http://www.vettaville.nl/page.php?id=94

This link has very good demos on the impact of different value caps have on tone for generic electric guitars

http://www.seymourduncan.com/tonefiend/guitar/customize-your-caps/

This thread talks about different vol pot resistance and its impact on Tone 

http://www.strat-talk.com/forum/tech-talk/284694-talk-me-about-capacitors.html

Knowing these values and tone strategy knowledge works with Line 6 Variax Workbench 

I use Fender Bullets Pure Nickel  - they are more stable than conventional ball end strings , and slightly polished round wound = less fret buzz  

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/fender-3150r-original-bullets-pure-nickel-wound-electric-guitar-strings--regular

in my case - my JTV-69 Tremolo Setup Doc reflects what Line6 was using for production JTV-69's back in October 2011

I have not seen a recent JTV-69 Tremolo to compare it too.

Also "that internal White Nylon Clip"  attached inside under the tremolo Bar Screw is strictly for internal cable management, so the piezo saddle cables do not bind up or cause friction during whammy bar use.

Else this happens 

More here:

https://www.cx.com/0/io/hotlink/YPIXs8oREeOMhyICCluF4w/Tyler_Variax_JTV-69_Tremolo_Setup_111030.pdf

http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=9371.0

 

 

Ironically it was the fantastic owners manuals of the Axsys and Vetta that originally drew me to Line6 products.  Sadly, those contributors have either moved on, been promoted or been out-sourced.

True

http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=10129.msg73075#msg73075

 

 

 Here is a link to a great article about setting up your trem, has a lot of detailed pics and is really helpful.

https://www.cx.com/0/io/hotlink/YPIXs8oREeOMhyICCluF4w/Tyler_Variax_JTV-69_Tremolo_Setup_111030.pdf

FWIW - I'm the creator of this JTV-69 Tremolo Doc - if you have any further questions  - just ask

On going JTV-69 Tremolo discussion are here too:

http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?board=137.0

This link has very good demos on the impact of different value caps have on tone for generic electric guitars

http://www.seymourduncan.com/tonefiend/guitar/customize-your-caps/

Same strategy and knowledge works with Line 6 Variax Workbench 

 

hi

I have a Pod hd500 x , what about this one works with old workbench?

I believe those of us who own a HD500X, but still prefer using the old Tyler Variax FW1.9 (or earlier) along with the old "non HD" Workbench app are out of luck.

Forces me to keep my older HD500 that still runs the  "non HD" Workbench app. - or use the clunky VDI -USB Hardware box and lots of cables 

But I hope I'm wrong!

I suggest review the Library of user to user shared Tyler Variax patches here:

http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?board=138.0

 

 

My educated guess is that it's just a lack of resources to assign to the task.  Since it doesn't generate revenue like a new product does it is not going to get top priority.

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This thread below has links for JTV-69 Tremolo Setup

http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=9371.0

I since have added a SuperVee Maglok Tremolo stabilizer and a set of Tronical C1 Min-Etuners, and GK-3 PU

I still have two old XPS-AB Boxes - they do power the Tyler Variax just the same as they powered the older Variax 700/600/500/300/Acoutic700/Variax/Bass.

You will need a 1/4" TRS cable to connect to the guitar. +7VDC power for the Variax is delivered  on the TRS "Ring" contact.

 

 

You know what I mean. Why can't somebody make a file of the maccaferi and just email it to me so I can download it to my JTV??!! I mean...it can't be that difficult....just kidding...but wouldn't it be great though?

There are many great sounding acoustic guitars in the 2005 Variax Acoustic 700 (Classical Nylon, Acoustic Sitar, etc)  I would love to install in the Tyler Variax  - but sadly i doubt this will ever occur. IMHO the old  2005 Variax Acoustic 700 guitar is a keeper!

 

 

Any one know if it's possible to download the Line6 maccaferi model to a JTV 69? 

I assume you really mean this?

Variax Maccaferi and ( and many other superior Variax Acoustic Models programmed by Dave Frueling (now at Strymon)  are only in the Variax ACOUSTIC 300/700

http://de.line6.com/media/news/Variax%20Acoustic%20review.pdf

http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/devices/dream-jobs-2004/Fruehling

I hate to break it to you  - but the DT-50  is not very good as a clean , non distorting, wide frequency response amplification system for accurately reproducing acoustic guitar tones.

Instead, the Line-6 L2M StageSource Powered PA Cabs that connect to the POD HD500 using L6 Link is the suggested approach gear wise for best sounding Acoustic Guitar Models with the JTV Variax / HD500 combo.

http://line6.com/stagesource-l2m/  

The DT50 Tube Amp with its Celestion Guitar speakers  excels at Traditional Electric Guitar tone for Blues, Rock, Metal  - and like a typical guitar amp, it can only reproduce 65-7kHz  - not full range 20-20kHz as the Line6 L2M StageSource Powered PA Cab  -thanks to the High Frequency Horn -  missing in the DT-50 Tube Guitar Amp 

Correct  - the Stock JTV-69 would use the input pad switch in the "normal" position. I find the stock JTV-69 Bridge PU to be in the Gibson Vintage P.A.F. PU  tone and output territory, and NOT in the high output PU territory.   

 

 

I don't care about amplifi or stuff for childrens. A company should never totaly leave leave his FLAGSHIP stuff to work on gadgets...

 

 

Yup, I've definitely seen this movie...  :P

Agreed! - i still have my 2004 Vetta Combo and Variax 500 that were "the dream rig" 10 years ago - both now abandoned.  Its getting tough to find support for any gear older than 5 years. And remember The JTV will be 5 years old later this year.

 

 

The noise stayed with the input. Let me explain. Swapping the 5th and 6th string piezo cables resulted in the noise moving to the 5th string. I may have not explained it very well before.

Then applying logic, I would suggest you have a poor Piezo Saddle and should seek a replacement  

 

 

 i hear a weird noise while playing, especially very loud on the 6th string, sounds like clanging. 

Post an audio file (MP3,Wav,etc) which demonstrates these sounds you are hearing.

 

 

 

Do they still teach analog circuitry in an EE cirriculum?  Sometimes I worry that analog design is a vanishing skill set.

Tell me a bout it! ;)

I'm willing to share more Variax circuit tips  - but I want to avoid getting in hot water with Line6 / Yamaha  - but physics and electronics is my day gig and most of the circuits for A/D>D/A and piezo preamps are already out there  - just a google image search away.  

 

Hmmm in another thread someone asked about tapping off the ghost system and if a buffer was required. Maybe the fact that the models seem 6db hot, would allow just tapping off and the possible signal loss could be handled by lowering by less than 5-6db in worbench?

 

If it were me, and swapping out the LR BAggs Piezo saddles for higher output Graphtech - it all depends on the player.

If you are steve vai and use a very light swept pick attack - or if you can actually play a guitar with a full floating floyd rose during your most aggressive solos and not suffer the "boing-boing"of the bridge bouncing on every note  - then you might be OK and not have to resort to the measure explained below:  

In my case I have a very aggressive right hand, based on growing up playing non tremolo Gibsons with P90's and Acoustic Guitars with heavy strings. My right hand can deliver a tremendous amount of dynamic range.

 (evidence here)

http://www.vguitarforums.com/smf/index.php?topic=82.0

I would study the fixed gain opamp input section on the Variax  DSP Board , and swap out 6 SMT Gain set feedback resistors for different values to lower the input gain right at the input - because once the signal is clipping and distorting - lowering the gain down stream post A/D in the DSP is a futile effort that is never going to tame transient spikes or make the signals  clean again..

http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/circuits/opamp_basics/operational-amplifier-gain.php

http://youtu.be/i1TDtNwoJiA

But remember swapping to Graphtech piezo saddles with higher output signal also means higher susceptibility to adjacent string crosstalk   - this really clobbers DSP generated alt tunings - so higher piezo saddle output signal is often not a good thing