bigmac11 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I just got the 59 and upgraded and downloaded all software. Everytime I try to use the workbench is crashes back to desktop. I am using the jtv59 and the pod xt live pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealZap Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 are you using workbench HD? the original workbench may not be applicable depending on what firmware is on the guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbaudrate Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 also, you can't use the PODxt to connect the guitar to your computer. You have to use the connector that came with the guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmac11 Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Using the hd version of the software with my line 6 xt live pedal. I have tried to go direct with the hardware that came with the guitar but cant get the green light on the guitar side of the connector. Thanks for the clarification of using the xt live to connect. Will the 500x connect to the computer and the guitar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewolf48 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 HD500 and HD500 will connect computer to JTV and support Workbench HD - it was a change we asked and only became available in later firmware versions If using the supplied USB to VDI adaptor you do have to have a charged battery in the JTV and to switch on the JTV as that interface doesn't power the guitar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmac11 Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 when you say switch on, what do you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewolf48 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 1/4" Jack inserted and volume knob above minimum - the best way to be sure is to press the Model knob and it should be lit up Blue. From http://line6.com/data/6/0a06434c5bcd520d3ab6261d4/application/pdf/Workbench%20HD%20Pilot's%20Guide%20-%20English%20(%20Rev%20A%20).pdf Before you begin your first Workbench HD editing session, you’ll need the following: • The Variax Digital Interface that came with your JTV (to connect your Variax to your computer via USB). • A fully charged JTV battery and a 1/4 inch guitar cable (plug your cable into your JTV to power it up). • Headphones, a guitar amp or a playback system (to monitor your guitar’s output). It then takes you through updating using monkey but you need all of the above unless you have an HD500/HDPro when the VDI link can power the JTV and act as the Interface as long as you are using latest Firmware versions. version 1.9 firmware is not a high enough version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmac11 Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 1/4 inch you say? I was using the variax cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealZap Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 you have to use BOTH... without 1/4" plugged in (doesnt have to have anything on the amp end!) the guitar will not power on... and thus.. not work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmac11 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 you have to use BOTH... without 1/4" plugged in (doesnt have to have anything on the amp end!) the guitar will not power on... and thus.. not work. I think this nailed my problem. I couldnt get it to light up on the knobs and I think this will fix it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmac11 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 thanks for the help, worked like a charm when I used both cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRiff Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 I have seen the Pod XT and HD500X mentioned above ,, what about the X3 Live? .. I have my Variax Standard connected via the Cat5 cable to my X3 Live and then USB to the computer. The Variax HD software loads and allows me to play around with the pickup settings but then as soon as I try to permanently write the patch back to my Variax it crashes . I have used Line 6 Monkey to update everything to the latest level of software / drivers . I am currently charging my battery to try a direct connection but have to say that I am a little disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_Watt Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 X3 Live works fine as a USB interface for the Variax. There is no "Direct connection". You have to have a Line6 USB Interface to connect a Variax to a PC. Either a Pod that supports Variax or the USB Dongle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainRiff Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Thanks .. Will try tonight with Direct connection to PC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoodooChile1970 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 On 11/3/2015 at 11:37 AM, CaptainRiff said: Thanks .. Will try tonight with Direct connection to PC On 11/3/2015 at 1:50 AM, CaptainRiff said: I have seen the Pod XT and HD500X mentioned above ,, what about the X3 Live? .. I have my Variax Standard connected via the Cat5 cable to my X3 Live and then USB to the computer. The Variax HD software loads and allows me to play around with the pickup settings but then as soon as I try to permanently write the patch back to my Variax it crashes . I have used Line 6 Monkey to update everything to the latest level of software / drivers . I am currently charging my battery to try a direct connection but have to say that I am a little disappointed. Hi CaptainRiff, I am having this same issue with connecting through the POD X3 (and I realize it is years later) but did the Direct connection solve the problem? Does it allow you to write the patch back without crashing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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