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The "Effect" option and the entire LFS2 footswitch is a latching footswitch with LED lights. This allows you to turn on the effects and make channels changes. The LED will correspond with the effect being on or off. If you're switching channels, this overrides the effect option in the saved preset. Even though the saved preset might have the effect turned to the "OFF" position, this will still appear as ON with the footswitch. This is why you may not getting certain settings as "Saved" when you have the LFS2 pedal connected. Since the pedal is overriding the saved preset default settings. This is normal behavior for the LFS2 latching footswitch. The footswitch options correspond with the LED lights. You can save it correctly with the LFS2 disconnected, or with the Catalyst Edit software. If you see the lettering at the top of Catalyst edit as RED, this means the preset is changed. TAN lettering would mean its saved and hasn't been changed.

What is the Metallurgy Collection? The MetallurgyTM Collection of amplifier and effects plugins was created specifically for guitarists who wish to quickly and easily access contemporary versions of classic and modern metal tones—as well as craft original tones of their own. The Collection bundles the Modern, Thrash, and Doom plugins, which are also available individually. The Metallurgy Collection plugins feature amplifier and effects models drawn from the award-winning HX® family of products. How many amp models per plugin? Each Metallurgy plugin features four amplifier models carefully chosen to deliver a full range of genre-specific tones. What kind of effects are included? Pre-amplifier Effects Each Metallurgy plugin features 3 (or more) mono. style-specific effects, as well as a polyphonic capo, that can be used before the amp in the signal chain. Post-amplifier Effects Each Metallurgy plugin features two stereo, style-specific effects that may be used after the amp in the signal chain. What about Cabinets, Microphones, and IRs? Each Metallurgy plugin features a choice of eight speaker cabinets and eight microphones, all based on IRs. Two mics may be selected and combined with a stereo room mic array, and up to two third-party Impulse Responses (IRs) may be substituted for the factory mics. Once you’ve logged in and authorized your Metallurgy software, IRs purchased from the Line 6 Marketplace on the same account will be made available in Metallurgy. Can I automate parameters in the Metallurgy Collection? Yes. Nearly every parameter in the Metallurgy Collection can be automated. Does the Metallurgy Collection support MIDI parameter control? Yes, nearly every parameter in the Metallurgy Collection can be controlled via MIDI CC. Is amp switching and amp bypassing via MIDI Learn or automation available? Switching channels via midi/automation is not available because the plugin would have to load the DSP of the alternate channel – which is essentially another model being loaded. Changing amp models in general is not supported via midi and automation. You can bypass an amp model and its DSP by disabling (bypassing) the amp view in the top toolbar. That also is not supported via midi learn or automation. There are other ways to bypass/mute that are midi/automation supported within the cab view’s mixer. Is the UI resizable? Not at launch. We’re working on it. Does the Metallurgy Collection support Retina displays (2x resolution)? Yes. The Metallurgy Collection includes Retina support. Is there Undo/Redo functionality? Yes, Undo/Redo is included at launch, along with A/B Compare. Does the Metallurgy Collection have a built-in tuner? Yes, it does include a chromatic tuner. Will there be a standalone version? Yes, each plugin includes standalone functionality. Are there any artist presets? Not at launch. System and Hardware Requirements for the Metallurgy Collection Mac Computers: Mac OS X 10.14 or newer Runs natively on Silicon M1 systems running macOS 11.0 Big Sur or newer 64-bit AAX Native, Audio Units (AU), VST3 host DAW software Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz Minimum Hardware Requirements Core i5 2.6GHz processor or faster 8GB of RAM 200MB of free disk space Internet connection required for initial license authorization and trial version Windows Computers: Windows 10 (64-bit only) or newer 64-bit AAX Native or VST3 host DAW software Supported Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz Minimum Hardware Requirements Core i5 2.6GHz processor or faster 8GB of RAM 200MB of free disk space Internet connection required for initial license authorization and trial version Note: Standalone version running on Windows systems require use of an ASIO driver and interface What Digital Audio Workstations is the Metallurgy Collection compatible with? Supported Hosts The Metallurgy Collection has been tested and officially qualified against the DAW versions and plug-in formats below. If your DAW or DAW version is not listed below, we recommend trying the The Metallurgy Collection demo first to confirm compatibility. Your operating system must be compatible with your DAW for The Metallurgy Collection to work properly. Please refer to your DAW’s documentation for supported operating systems. Mac Pro Tools 2020, 2021, 2022 (AAX Native) Studio One Professional 5 (VST3, AU) Cubase 10.5, 11 (VST3) Ableton Live 11 (VST3) REAPER 6 (VST3, AU) Bitwig Studio 3 (VST3) Digital Performer 10 (AU) FL Studio 20 (AU) Logic Pro X 10.6.2 (AU) GarageBand 10 (AU) Windows Pro Tools 2020, 2021 (AAX Native) Studio One Professional 5 (VST3) Cubase 10.5, 11 (VST3) Ableton Live 11 (VST3) REAPER 6 (VST3) Bitwig Studio 3 (VST3) Digital Performer 10 (VST3) FL Studio 20 (VST3) Cakewalk by BandLab (VST3) Will The Metallurgy Collection work with iLok? There is no licensing available through iLok. Is there a demo version to try out? Yes. You can try before you buy! The free trial is fully functional for 15 days and is available at http://line6.com/software/. How can I purchase The Metallurgy Collection? The Metallurgy Collection can be purchased from http://shop.line6.com. I bought The Metallurgy Collection and I don't like it. Can I return it? The standard return policy is 15 days from the date of purchase. Contact Customer Service with a ticket at https://line6.com/company/contact/ to request a refund. How do I authorize the Metallurgy software on my computer? Download the latest version of the Metallurgy software at http://line6.com/software/ Run the Metallurgy software installer. We suggest you temporarily disable all third-party antivirus programs during installation. Follow the prompts and restart your computer if required. Launch your DAW, plugin host, or recording software, and insert the Metallurgy plugin into an audio track as an effect. (Note: the plugin may also be used via an aux bus.) Log in with the Line 6 account you used to purchase or activate the Metallurgy software. Click "Authorize This Computer" or the blue link displayed in the dialog. If you can't authorize your computer with the Metallurgy software, you may have exceeded the limit of authorized devices for your Line 6/YGG account. Visit https://line6.com/account/devices/ to de-authorize any unused devices to make room. You may also contact Customer Service at https://line6.com/company/contact/ to resolve authorization issues. How many computers can the Metallurgy Software be installed on with a single license? Licensing is tied to your Line 6 account. Up to four computers can share a single license simultaneously. Attempts to authorize a fifth computer will result in the Metallurgy software not responding. You'd need to deauthorize one of the previous four computers, then authorize the additional computer. How do I access third party IRs in the Metallurgy plugin? Drag IR files into your designated IR folder (Documents > Line 6 Metallurgy > Impulse Responses (Mac or Windows) and you will see them appear within the IR browser of all instances of your Metallurgy plugins and standalone apps. What are the exact amps and effects included in each plugin? Metallurgy: Modern Amps Vitriol Revv Generator Badonk Archetype Effects Rochester Comp Minotaur Caliper Drive Mod/Chorus Echo Dynamic Hall Reverb Metallurgy: Thrash Amps Rivet Clean Cali IV Placater Dirty Das Benzin Effects Throaty Wah Pillars OD Stupor OD 70s Chorus & Hot Springs reverb (Rivet Clean amp model only) Automatic Double Tracker Vintage Digital Delay Metallurgy: Doom Amps MOO)))N Mandarin Rocker Doom Mail Order Twin Effects Bighorn Fuzz Wringer Fuzz Vital Distortion Pebble Phaser Bias Trem & Hot Springs Reverb (included in the Mail Order Twin amp model only) Automatic Double Tracker Adriatic Delay

The GearBox Plug-In License was only available as an Optional/Add-On purchase prior to 2009. After POD Farm Plug-In was launched, we stopped selling the GearBox Plug-In License altogether and it has since been discontinued and is no longer supported. If you purchased an older TonePort DI-Silver, TonePort DI-Gold, TonePort UX8 device then you will still have access to the GearBox Plug-In feature, since this was embedded into the aforementioned devices. POD Studio Devices will not have GearBox Plug-In capabilities, only POD Farm Plug-In. GearBox Plug-In Discontinuation FAQ NOTE: For an definition of what an audio Plug-In is, please visit the following articles: Windows (VST): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Studio_Technology Mac OSX (AU): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_Units Q: Can I run a single Plug-In on two different devices at the same time? A: No. You will need to either transfer the license from unit A to unit B, or purchase separate Gearbox plug-ins for each Line 6 device you want to use the plug-in with. Q: Why I am hearing a dry guitar signal when I use the plug-in? A: Your DAW or non-Line 6 hardware may have an "input mute" that will need to be enabled when using the plug-in to avoid hearing the dry input signal. Q: My Plug-Ins aren't showing up in the recording application? A: Please keep in mind that some recording applications including Logic and Sonar will have to run a Plug-In scan before you can use your plug-in. You will need to refer to your recording application's user manual to find out where your plug in scan resides in the application. Q: I am not seeing the tuner as an option when I am using the plug-in? A: There is no tuner function in gearbox when used as a plug-in. However; the tuner will function normally in a stand-alone application. Q: Where is the Gearbox Plug-In located? A: Depending on the host computer's operating system: Windows XP/Vista: C:\Program Files\Line6\PlugIns Mac OSX: MacIntosh HD/Library/Audio/PlugIns/Components Q: How do view the Gearbox Plugin in Garageband? A: Open Garage band Create a "new track" (the addition icon in the lower left hand corner) Select "basic track", and choose "gearbox" on the right side of the window under "effects". Open the track you have created (it will be titled "track info"). On the bottom left you will see "effects". The gearbox plug in will be found toward the bottom of the dropdown menu. Be sure to enable the effect with the check mark on the left of the menu. On the right side of "manual", select the "edit the effect" (which will have a pencil icon). You will now be able to edit your gearbox plug in. Q: How do I use Plug-Ins in Cubase 4.01? A: In Cubase 4.01 Steinberg has implemented version 3.0 VST plug-ins. Since most third party plug-ins (Gearbox included) are in a 2.4 version, the Gearbox plug-ins will be found in the "Earlier VST PlugIns" menu option. Q: I am operating a Steinberg product (i.e. Cubase, Nuendo) on a Mac, why am I not seeing my Gearbox plugins? A: Steinberg products only use VST format plug-ins for both Windows and Mac operating systems. Line 6 does not support the use of VST plug ins on the Mac OS at this time. Q: I am working in Sonar, how do the presets change when moved to FX Bins? A: In order for your Gearbox Plug-In to not change presets when dragging from one effects field to another, please "Control Drag" by holding down your control button and left clicking, and then holding your mouse and dragging. You'll see that when you do this your presets will no longer change. Q: My Application freezes or crashes when saving in VST menu? A: At this time, the Gearbox Plug-In does not support saved VST format "presets". Upon saving and loading a tone or preset, please use the Tone File Menu in the Gearbox plug-in located to the right of the tone "name" window. Q: How do I use the TonePort DI as dongle with USB Hubs? A: Line 6 does not support the use of powered USB hubs at this time. When using your TonePort DI as a dongle or input device for your Plug-ins, please connect directly to a USB port on your computer. This will ensure the plug-ins will run smoothly and effectively. Q: Plug-In hardware connected after saving DAW session? A: If your plug-ins default to the Clean Guitar Tone preset upon launching a saved DAW session then it is possible you do not have your activated Gearbox Plug-In hardware connected. Please close out of your saved DAW session, connect your activated Gearbox plug- in hardware, and relaunch your saved DAW session. You will now see that your saved Gearbox Plug-In tones will now appear correctly in your session. Q: If I use my PODxt family device as my "dongle" after downloading the plug-in pack, will I get the Mic Preamp models? A: The Mic preamp models will be available from within the Gearbox Plug-In when using your PODxt device as a dongle. Q: Can I control the Gearbox Plug-In with my PODxt or FBV controller? A: At this time it is not possible to control the Gearbox Plug-In parameters with your PODxt or controller. Some end users have had success by assigning control of a specific effect (i.e. wah or bender) to their effects control in their recording application. Q: Can I control the GearBox Plug-in via MIDI? A: The GearBox plug-in does not support the use of MIDI to control its parameters directly at this time. Applications such as Ableton Live can control the plug-in with a MIDI controller, because it can map MIDI controller data to its plug-in parameters. There is no current work around for ProTools since it does not map MIDI controller data to plug-in parameters. We understand the value of this function and are looking forward to implementing it in the future. Q: How do I remove the Gearbox plug-in from my computer? A: Depending on the host computer's operating system: XP/Vista: Run the Line 6 Uninstaller & select "All Components": Start/All Programs/Line6/Tools/Line 6 Uninstaller Mac OSX: Please follow the following file path and delete the GearboxAU.component file: Macintosh HD/Library/Audio/Plug-ins/Components/GearBoxAU.component

In the AMPLIFi Remote editor, there are 10 effects blocks that you can turn on and off, and assign different models and parameters to. Some of them can be dragged to different locations, some can't. Of these ten blocks, only three of them can be assigned as: Drives and Dynamics Mods Delays Filters, Synths and Pitch A quick way to tell which three can be assigned these effects types is that they have a border around them: Notice Stomp, Synth and Mod all are bordered. However, Reverb is selected, so its border is brighter. Here's how to change the effect type of those three blocks: 1. Select one of the three blocks by touching it. In this example, we'll select Stomp. 2. The effect will then show the effect type (in this case, "stomp"), the effect name ("Facial Fuzz"), and a power button to the right to turn the effect on or off. Touch the effect type to change it. 3. You'll then see a "Type" button. Touch it. 4. The block types then appear. Choose one. 5. Lastly, select an effect and touch OK. 6. The block has been changed. There is no restriction on the number of similar effect types or effects assigned to these three blocks. Three stomps, each with a Fuzz Pi on it? Knock yourself out! Just don't forget to save your tone (cloud icon, then disc icon).