Search the Community

These step-by-step instructions show how to install the necessary software to your Macintosh computer and properly connect your Line 6 device. This document will provide a great deal of information in terms of compatibility with your computer/audio hardware & software. Click on the hyperlinks to provide more information if you have questions on how to complete a step. 1: Create a Line 6 user account: Creating a Line 6 Account 2: Register your Line 6 device(s): Product Registration F.A.Q. Registering and Activating Line 6 Devices 3: Complete a support profile to provide Line 6 with a snapshot of your computer and overall setup: Create a support file This document assumes you have a reliable internet connection. Please see the following link if you have dial-up or satellite internet service: Unsupported Internet Connections: Satellite and Dial-up 4: See the following links MIDI and USB connectivity BEFORE installating your software or connecting your device: USB Connectivity with Line 6 Devices MIDI: Functionality, Control, and Connectivity with Line 6 devices 5: Optimize your computer to work with Line 6 gear by using the following information: Computer System Audio Optimization Downloading/Installing Software & Connecting Your Line 6 Device 6: See the following link for the hardware/sofware compatability chart to determine which software your device needs: Line 6 Software/Hardware Compatibility Chart Gearbox Installations: Please go the following link to download/install the Gearbox software installer, which also includes the Line 6 monkey intelligent updater and recent drivers for your Line 6 product. Gearbox installation Download GearBox 3.72 Release Notes & Known Issues POD Farm Installations: Please go the following link to download/install the POD Farm software installer, which also includes the Line 6 monkey intelligent updater and recent drivers for your Line 6 product. POD Farm 1.12 installation Download POD Farm 1.12: Release Notes and Known Issues POD Farm 2 Installations: Please go the following link to download/install the POD Farm 2.0 software installer, which also includes the Line 6 monkey intelligent updater and recent drivers for your Line 6 product. Please note that this is a paid upgrade that requires a license for many Line 6 products. POD Farm 2.5 installation Download POD Farm 2.5 Setup POD Farm 2.0 Upgrade Paths 7: See the following link for downloading and using Line 6 Monkey to install the drivers. The Line 6 Edit, Vyzex, Spider Edit, and Spider Valve Edit software programs require Line 6 Monkey to be downloaded separately and have the drivers manually installed. Line 6 Monkey Installation and F.A.Q. 8. Connect your Line 6 device and go through the driver installation described below: Mac: USB Device Driver Installation 9. If you unit has a USB port and you plan to use your Line 6 device as a sound card, see the following links for sound card configuration and connection: Mac: Setting External Sound Card Assigning your Line 6 Device as a Sound Card on your Mac Computer See the following links for more information on Line 6 Edit, Workbench, Vyzex, Spider Edit and Spider Valve Edit software. Please note that if you are using the Snow Leopard (10.6.x) operating system you will not be able to run Line 6 edit or Workbench, as these software programs depend on the Java 5 software that is unsupported by Snow Leopard. Line 6 Edit FAQs Video Tutorial: Downloading and Syncing Tones from Custom Tone with Line 6 Edit Java Errors with Line 6 Edit and Workbench Variax Workbench FAQs and v1.72 Release Notes/Known Issues Vyzex Editor Support Spider Edit FAQs Spider Valve Edit FAQs

These step-by-step instructions show how to install the necessary software to your Windows 7 computer and properly connect your Line 6 device. This document will provide a great deal of information in terms of compatibility with your computer/audio hardware & software. Click on the hyperlinks to provide more information if you have questions on how to complete a step. 1: Create a Line 6 user account: Creating a Line 6 Account 2: Register your Line 6 device(s): Product Registration F.A.Q. Registering and Activating Line 6 Devices 3: Complete a support profile to provide Line 6 with a snapshot of your computer and overall setup: Create a support file This document assumes you have a reliable internet connection. Please see the following link if you have dial-up or satellite internet service: Unsupported Internet Connections: Satellite and Dial-up 4: See the following links MIDI and USB connectivity BEFORE installating your software or connecting your device: USB Connectivity with Line 6 Devices MIDI: Functionality, Control, and Connectivity with Line 6 devices 5: Optimize your computer to work with Line 6 gear by using the following information: Computer System Audio Optimization Microsoft Vista, 7, and 8 Tweaks and Optimizations: Video Downloading, Installing Software & Connecting Your Line 6 Device 6: See the following link for the hardware/sofware compatability chart to determine which software your device needs: Line 6 Software/Hardware Compatibility Chart Gearbox Installations: Please go the following link to download/install the Gearbox software installer, which also includes the Line 6 monkey intelligent updater and recent drivers for your Line 6 product. Gearbox installation Download GearBox 3.72 Release Notes & Known Issues POD Farm Installations: Please go the following link to download/install the POD Farm software installer, which also includes the Line 6 monkey intelligent updater and recent drivers for your Line 6 product. POD Farm 1.12 installation Download POD Farm 1.12: Release Notes and Known Issues POD Farm 2/2.5 Installations: Please go the following link to download/install the POD Farm 2.5 software installer, which also includes the Line 6 monkey intelligent updater and recent drivers for your Line 6 product. Please note that this is a paid upgrade that requires a license for many Line 6 products. POD Farm 2.5 installation Download POD Farm 2.5 Setup POD Farm 2.0 Upgrade Paths 7: See the following link for downloading and using Line 6 Monkey to install the drivers. The Line 6 Edit, Vyzex, Spider Edit, and Spider Valve Edit software programs require Line 6 Monkey to be downloaded separately and have the drivers manually installed. Line 6 Monkey Installation and F.A.Q. 8. Connect your Line 6 device and go through the driver installation described below: Windows USB Device Driver Installation Video Tutorial: Installing Line 6 Drivers & Monkey to a Windows Vista System 9. If you unit has a USB port and you plan to use your Line 6 device as a sound card, see the following links for sound card configuration and connection: Setting up your Line 6 device as the External Sound Card on Windows Vista: Video Tutorial Assigning your Line 6 Device as a Sound Card on your Windows Vista Computer: Screen Shot Tutorial See the following links for more information on Line 6 Edit, Workbench, Vyzex, Spider Edit and Spider Valve Edit software: Line 6 Edit FAQs Video Tutorial: Downloading and Syncing Tones from Custom Tone with Line 6 Edit Java Errors with Line 6 Edit and Workbench Variax Workbench FAQs and v1.72 Release Notes/Known Issues Vyzex Editor Support Spider Edit FAQs Spider Valve Edit FAQs

These step-by-step instructions show how to install the necessary software to your Windows Vista computer and properly connect your Line 6 device. This document will also provide a great deal of information in terms of compatibility with your computer/audio hardware & software. Click on the hyperlinks to provide more information if you have questions on how to complete a step. 1: Create a Line 6 user account: Creating a Line 6 Account 2: Register your Line 6 device(s): Product Registration F.A.Q. Registering and Activating Line 6 Devices 3: Complete a support profile to provide Line 6 with a snapshot of your computer and overall setup: Create a support file This document assumes you have a reliable internet connection. Please see the following link if you have dial-up or satellite internet service: Unsupported Internet Connections: Satellite and Dial-up 4: See the following links MIDI and USB connectivity BEFORE installating your software or connecting your device: USB Connectivity with Line 6 Devices MIDI: Functionality, Control, and Connectivity with Line 6 devices 5: Optimize your computer to work with Line 6 gear by using the following information: Computer System Audio Optimization Microsoft Vista, 7, and 8 Tweaks and Optimizations: Video Downloading, Installing Software & Connecting Your Line 6 Device 6: See the following link for the hardware/sofware compatability chart to determine which software your device needs: Line 6 Software/Hardware Compatibility Chart Gearbox Installations: Please go the following link to download/install the Gearbox software installer, which also includes the Line 6 monkey intelligent updater and recent drivers for your Line 6 product. Gearbox installation Download GearBox 3.72 Release Notes & Known Issues POD Farm Installations: Please go the following link to download/install the POD Farm software installer, which also includes the Line 6 monkey intelligent updater and recent drivers for your Line 6 product. POD Farm 1.12 installation Download POD Farm 1.12: Release Notes and Known Issues POD Farm 2 Installations: Please go the following link to download/install the POD Farm 2.0 software installer, which also includes the Line 6 monkey intelligent updater and recent drivers for your Line 6 product. Please note that this is a paid upgrade that requires a license for many Line 6 products. POD Farm 2.5 installation Download POD Farm 2.5 Setup POD Farm 2.0 Upgrade Paths 7: See the following link for downloading and using Line 6 Monkey to install the drivers. The Line 6 Edit, Vyzex, Spider Edit, and Spider Valve Edit software programs require Line 6 Monkey to be downloaded separately and have the drivers manually installed. Line 6 Monkey Installation and F.A.Q. 8. Connect your Line 6 device and go through the driver installation described below: Windows USB Device Driver Installation Video Tutorial: Installing Line 6 Drivers & Monkey to a Windows Vista System 9. If you unit has a USB port and you plan to use your Line 6 device as a sound card, see the following links for sound card configuration and connection: Setting up your Line 6 device as the External Sound Card on Windows Vista: Video Tutorial Assigning your Line 6 Device as a Sound Card on your Windows Vista Computer: Screen Shot Tutorial See the following links for more information on Line 6 Edit, Workbench, Vyzex, Spider Edit and Spider Valve Edit software: Line 6 Edit FAQs Video Tutorial: Downloading and Syncing Tones from Custom Tone with Line 6 Edit Java Errors with Line 6 Edit and Workbench Variax Workbench FAQs and v1.72 Release Notes/Known Issues Vyzex Editor Support Spider Edit FAQs Spider Valve Edit FAQs

These step-by-step instructions show how to install the necessary software to your Windows XP computer and properly connect your Line 6 device. This document will also provide you with a great deal of information in terms of compatibility with your computer/audio hardware & software. Click on the hyperlinks to provide more information if you have questions on how to complete a step. 1: Create a Line 6 user account: Creating a Line 6 Account 2: Register your Line 6 device(s): Product Registration F.A.Q. Registering and Activating Line 6 Devices 3: Complete a support profile to provide Line 6 with a snapshot of your computer and overall setup: Create a support file This document assumes you have a reliable internet connection. Please see the following link if you have dial-up or satellite internet service: Unsupported Internet Connections: Satellite and Dial-up 4: See the following links MIDI and USB connectivity BEFORE installating your software or connecting your device: USB Connectivity with Line 6 Devices MIDI: Functionality, Control, and Connectivity with Line 6 devices 5: Optimize your computer to work with Line 6 gear by using the following information: Computer System Audio Optimization Downloading, Installing Software & Connecting Your Line 6 Device 6: See the following link for the hardware/sofware compatability chart to determine which software your device needs: Line 6 Software/Hardware Compatibility Chart Gearbox Installations: Please go the following link to download/install the Gearbox software installer, which also includes the Line 6 monkey intelligent updater and recent drivers for your Line 6 product. Gearbox installation Download GearBox 3.72 Release Notes & Known Issues POD Farm Installations: Please go the following link to download/install the POD Farm software installer, which also includes the Line 6 monkey intelligent updater and recent drivers for your Line 6 product. POD Farm 1.12 installation Download POD Farm 1.12: Release Notes and Known Issues POD Farm 2 Installations: Please go the following link to download/install the POD Farm 2.0 software installer, which also includes the Line 6 monkey intelligent updater and recent drivers for your Line 6 product. Please note that this is a paid upgrade that requires a license for many Line 6 products. POD Farm 2.5 installation Download POD Farm 2.5 Setup POD Farm 2.0 Upgrade Paths 7: See the following link for downloading and using Line 6 Monkey to install the drivers. The Line 6 Edit, Vyzex, Spider Edit, and Spider Valve Edit software programs require Line 6 Monkey to be downloaded separately and have the drivers manually installed. Line 6 Monkey Installation and F.A.Q. 8. Manually install/update your drivers with the following links BEFORE connecting your Line 6 device: Windows USB Device Driver Installation Video Tutorial: Installing Line 6 Drivers & Monkey to a Windows XP System 9. Connect your Line 6 device and go through the driver installation described in the links above. If you unit has a USB port and you plan to use your Line 6 device as a sound card, see the following links for sound card configuration and connection: Setting up your Line 6 device as External Sound Card within Windows XP: Video Tutorial Assigning your Line 6 Device as a Sound Card on your Windows XP Computer: Screen Shot Tutorial See the following links for more information on Line 6 Edit, Workbench, Vyzex, Spider Edit and Spider Valve Edit software: Line 6 Edit FAQs Video Tutorial: Downloading and Syncing Tones from Custom Tone with Line 6 Edit Java Errors with Line 6 Edit and Workbench Variax Workbench FAQs and v1.72 Release Notes/Known Issues Vyzex Editor Support Spider Edit FAQs Spider Valve Edit FAQs

Attached is a downloadable .pdf file of our software/hardware compatibility between Line 6 devices: Software-Hardware Compatibility Chart.pdf Line 6 Software Descriptions Gearbox: is an interface and editing software for GuitarPort, TonePort, POD Studio, PODxt and POD X3 series devices. Gearbox is also the interface software for Guitarport Online. Owners of POD Studio and Toneport DI Bundles will need Gearbox to use their Guitarport Online subscription. Gearbox Program manual POD Farm: POD Farm is a standalone signal processing software for the GuitarPort, TonePort, and POD Studio series, and can be used as a plug-in when authorized by those devices AND PODxt or POD X3 series devices or an iLok. Please note that POD Farm CANNOT be used as a standalone processing software for the PODxt and POD X3 series devices. A license for the POD Farm software is NOT required when used in standalone with the Guitarport, Toneport, and POD Studio interfaces, BUT a license IS required when using POD Farm as a plug-in. POD Farm General Questions POD Farm 2/2.5: POD Farm 2/2.5 is a standalone signal processing software for the GuitarPort, TonePort, and POD Studio series, and can be used as a plug-in when authorized by those devices AND PODxt or POD X3 series devices, your computer, or an iLok key. A license for the POD Farm 2/2.5 software is required to use the software in either standalone mode or as a plug-in. The POD Farm 2/2.5 license can be authorized to the computer it is installed to and can be used with a 3rd party interface in standalone mode, however, the audio from the standalone POD Farm 2/2.5 software does NOT feed into recording inputs of a DAW/recording program when used with a 3rd party interface. Line 6 Monkey: Line 6 Monkey is the intelligent updater for your Line 6 hardware and software products. Monkey keeps your Line 6 gear up-to-date with the latest drivers and software updates. Line 6 Monkey Installation and F.A.Q. *Line 6 Monkey will only interface with newer generation POD 2.0 with the pedal jack labeled "FBV." Line 6 License Manager: License Manager is used to authorized your purchased licenses such as POD Farm 2 or model packs to your Line 6 hardware devices or computer. Line 6 License Manager FAQ Line 6 Edit: Line 6 Edit is the recommended editor for the following Line 6 devices: -Bass PODxt, Bass PODxt Pro, Bass PODxt Live -Vetta II HD and Combo* -Flextone II/III, HD 147 -POD 2.0, POD Pro Line 6 Edit FAQ See the following links for information on installing this software onto your operating system: Installing Line 6 Software for a Macintosh Operating System Installing Line 6 Software for Windows XP Operating Systems Installing Line 6 Software for Windows Vista Operating System Installing Line 6 Software for Windows 7 Operating System See the following links for more information on Line 6 software: Variax Workbench: Variax Workbench™ is a combination USB computer interface hardware and application software package that gives owners of Variax Electric 300, 500, 600 and 700, Variax Acoustic 700, and James Tyler Variax guitars the tools to easily create and store custom guitar models. The Workbench comes with the hardware interface, application software plus both the USB cable and RJ-45 cable needed to connect to a Windows® PC or Mac® OSX computer. Variax Workbench FAQs and v1.72 Release Notes Riffworks: RiffWorks is a computer-based recording application built especially for guitarists who want to quickly capture their musical ideas, created by Sonoma Wireworks. The Riffworks 2 Line 6 Edition software is still available for download but Line 6 no longer sells these licenses. The Riffworks Standard 2.5 license can be purchased directly from Line 6 at the following link: Riffworks Standard v2.5 license See the following links for more information on the Riffworks software: RiffWorks Line 6 Edition F.A.Q. RiffWorks Standard Installation FAQ Vyzex Editing Software: The Vyzex software is the editor/librarian software for the Line 6 Pocket POD and Floor POD Plus. Vyzex software is supported exclusively by Psicraft at the following link: Line 6 Vyzor Support All of these software applications can be downloaded for free at the following link: Line 6 Software Downloads