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Background Apple has pivoted away from using Intel-based CPUs with its computers, instead favoring the Apple Silicon processor, also known as the M1/M2 Chip. Later Intel and and all Apple Silicon systems run on macOS 12.0 Monterey and macOS 13.0 Ventura. As it stands, some Line 6 products are not fully supported on computers using Apple Silicon processors, so we cannot offer technical support for those products installed on M1/M2 systems at this time. We encourage you to please check with the manufacturers' websites of your music system’s hardware and software for M1/M2 compatibility. Workaround on M1/M2 Systems NOTE: Any workarounds offered are not official solutions. Issues experienced with workarounds offered cannot be addressed until official support is offered. Starting with Big Sur macOS 11, Apple introduced Rosetta v2, which allows applications to run in an emulated mode. Rosetta runs automatically with our software that is NOT a plugin. To use Rosetta with our plugins, locate your DAW in the Applications folder. Use command ⌘+I and check the “Open in Rosetta” box. You may have to rescan your plugins afterwards. Testing Software status on M1/M2 systems running macOS 12 Monterey and macOS 13 Ventura Metallurgy Collection: working as expected Helix Native: working as expected Echo Farm 3.0: requires Rosetta workaround Amp Farm 4.0: requires Rosetta workaround POD Farm 2 (Plugin): requires Rosetta workaround POD Farm 2 (Standalone): working as expected POD Farm 2 (Elements): working as expected HX Edit: working as expected POD Go Edit: working as expected Powercab Edit: working as expected POD HD Edit: working as expected POD HD500 Edit: working as expected POD HD500X Edit: working as expected POD HD Pro X Edit: working as expected Spider Valve Mk II Edit: working as expected Spider V Remote: working as expected Spider IV Remote: working as expected Workbench HD: working as expected Line 6 FBV Control: working as expected Line 6 Updater: working as expected Line 6 License Manager: working as expected Helix Hardware Driver: working as expected POD Go Hardware Driver: working as expected Audio-MIDI Driver 1.0.0 (TonePort/POD Studio/GuitarPort): working as expected Software that will not be updated to support Silicon-based systems: StageScape: Audio Driver POD X3: Audio Drivers, Editors, Updaters, Control Panel app and License Manager POD XT: Audio Drivers, Editors, Updaters, Control Panel app and License Manager TonePort UX8: Audio Drivers, Updaters, Control Panel app and License Manager TonePort/POD Studio KB37: Audio Drivers, Updaters, Control Panel app and License Manager POD HD 300/400: Audio Drivers, Updaters, Control Panel app and License Manager Line 6 Monkey Line 6 Hardware status on M1/M2 systems running macOS 12 Monterey or macOS 13 Ventura: The following hardware products are being tested for general compatibility with macOS 12 Monterey or macOS 13 Ventura running on M1/M2 CPU systems when using the latest available Line 6 driver or the macOS 12 or 13 class-compliant driver, as applicable. AMPLIFi 30/75/150: working as expected AMPLIFi FX100: working as expected AMPLIFi TT: working as expected Firehawk FX: working as expected Firehawk 1500: working as expected Helix Floor: working as expected Helix LT: working as expected Helix Rack/Control: working as expected HX Effects: working as expected HX Stomp: working as expected HX Stomp XL: working as expected POD Go: working as expected POD Go Wireless: working as expected PowerCab 112 Plus: working as expected PowerCab 212 Plus: working as expected Catalyst Amps: working as expected DL4 MkII: working as expected Relay G10: working as expected Relay G10S: working as expected Relay G10T: working as expected Relay G10TII: working as expected Relay G70: working as expected Relay G75: working as expected Relay TB516G: working as expected Spider V 20/30/60/120/240/240 HC: working as expected POD HD: working as expected POD HD 500: working as expected POD HD 500X: working as expected POD HD Pro: working as expected POD HD Pro X: working as expected Sonic Port VX: working as expected Variax: working as expected Variax USB Interface: working as expected Mobile Keys 25/49: working as expected TonePort DI/GX/UX1/UX2/: working as expected POD Studio GX/UX1/UX2: working as expected

Q: Is it possible to "crossgrade" my POD Pro to a Bass POD Pro? A: Unfortunately, there is no upgrade path between the Pod and Bass Pod. Q: What steps are taken to connect a mixer when re-amping through POD Pro? A: From your mixer connect the channel direct output to POD Pro line input, and from POD Pro balanced or unbalanced outputs back to mixer channel input. This setup is if your guitar track is already recorded. To record a dry track through the POD Pro and re-amp later(the advantage in doing so is that you can chage your guitar sound while mixing, as you have not committed the effected guitar signal to tape). Connect your guitar to guitar Input, connect the Unprocessed guitar output to one channel on the mixer and balanced or unbalanced outputs to another channel, record the unprocessed signal and monitor the processed signal. Q: How do I hook up two amps in stereo to my Pod Pro and then how do I use stomp boxes with that setup? A: Connect the left output of the Pod Pro to the input of one amp and the right output of the Pod Pro to another amp. It would be best if you could connect your Pod Pro to the amps using the effects loop of the amp if you have one since it will bypass the pre amp of your amplifier. Q: What is the AES/EBU and S/PDIF? A: The AES/EBU and S/PDIF are Digital outputs. These Outputs are used for any digital connections to a digital mixer, high end digital recording system, or Pro Tools system. The advantage of the digital outputs is that there is no real signal loss or change in tone when you use them. When using S/PDIF it is important that all devices and software programs are indicating the same sample rate. Make sure that your DAW (recording program) is set to 44.1K if that is what the Pod Pro is set to. You may need to launch the control panel for your S/PDIF soundcard,to adjust the sample rate settings to match the POD. A good shielded RCA/RCA coaxial is recommended for Digital use. Q: Can I control the Digital Gain in Line 6 Edit or Gearbox? A: There is no digital gain control in either Line 6 Edit or Gearbox. Q: Can I use POD Pro's speaker simulation with my old tube preamp? Is the signal from FX Return processed by the speaker simulation? A: All amp models, FX and cabinet emulation is before the FX loop in the POD Pro. The FX return goes right to the outputs so the POD's speaker emulator will not process any signal coming into the FX return. However, it is possible to plug an external preamp into the line level input of the POD Pro and set the POD's preamp to a clean, transparent setting so as to acheive a similar effect of just going through the cabinet emulation. Many players have been very happy using the POD Pro in this manner. You can also use the guitar input of the POD or POD Pro for this purpose but you must keep the output level of your external preamp on the low side so as not to overdrive the Pod's guitar input. Q: Did you create a pitch shift or harmonizer effect for thePOD PRO? If so, can I download it from your web site? A: No. There is no harmonizing/pitch shifter patch to download into the Pod Pro. Q: What amps, cabs and effects are included in the POD/POD Pro? A: Please review the cab models.pdf file for reference. cab models.pdf Q: How do I check the Firmware/EPROM version of my POD Pro? A: To find the current version of software installed in your POD, press and hold the MANUAL button while turning on the POD. The display will first read "POD" and then the software version will follow. The final version EPROM upgrade for POD Pro was 1.3, and is no longer available from Line 6. To install the POD EPROM, take the four screws out of the back of the pod to expose the main PC board, it would be the largest chip on the board. Remove the chip with a flat screwdriver and replace with the new one. There is a notch on the socket on the PC board, line up the notch on the chip with the notch on the socket.

Line 6 no longer offers EPROM upgrades. Technology life cycle has made it not viable to buy the blank EPROMs through normal commercial channels any longer. We had small quantities of the EPROM for AXsys/AX2 Flextone II, POD Pro, Bass POD Pro, POD2 (original), and Bass POD to begin with, and we have run out completely. Q: What is a Line 6 EPROM Upgrade? A: An EPROM upgrade is a newer version of the firmware (flash memory) for a Line 6 unit that does not have USB capability to upgrade via the internet. Q: What are the latest versions of the Line 6 EPROM upgradeable units? A: The latest versions of EPROM are: POD: V2.3 The Pod 2.3 firmware upgrade includes recoded cabinet models as well as a few amp models. In addition, we added some test routines and addressed a minor bug or two. You should notice a little more detail, clarity, and presence in your tone because of these enhancements. The newer FBV version of the POD 2.0 will show 2.54 when checking EPROM, but these units are not upgradeable via EPROM chip. POD Pro: V1.3 Bass Pod: V1.5 Bass Pod Pro: V1.4 Flextone II: V2.4 Flextone II HD: V1.3 Q: How do I find the current version of the POD EPROM? A: To find the current version of software installed in your POD, press and hold the MANUAL button while turning on the POD. The display will first read "POD" and then the software version will follow. Continue to hold the button until the preset shows up and you will be sure to see the complete version. Upon normal power up, it will only show version 2.0. Q: How can I check the version of software on a Flextone II or III? A: Hold down the C button as you power up. The D channel will flash and then the SAVE channel will flash. The number of D flashes = X The number of Save flashes = .X So if the D flashes twice and the SAVE button flashes twice, your version is 2.2. Q: Is there a way to upgrade a POD to a Bass POD ("BOD") or Vice versa? A: Unfortunately, there is no upgrade path between the Pod and Bass Pod. Q: How do I install a new EPROM upgrade chip in the POD/POD 2.0? A: To install the Pod EPROM, take the four screws out of the back of the pod to expose the main PC board, it would be the largest chip on the board. Remove the chip with a flat screwdriver and replace with the new one. There is a notch on the socket on the PC board, line up the notch on the chip with the notch on the socket. For more information on Firmware and EPROM please use the following links. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EPROM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firmware