netabuse Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 I'm trying to connect my new JTV-69 variax and while the computer sees the Variax USB adapter, and the USB adapter indicates (via the two green lights) that it sees the Variax, the computer doesn't see the Variax. I've tried multiple computers and versions of the software. As far as the computer is concerned, there's no Variax there. Up front: I am using the small black Variax USB adapter and included VDI cable The battery is fully charged (though by the end of troubleshooting it only had 3 dots) I have a TRS cable plugged in I have the volume turned up The lights are on on the Variax I have two lights on the Variax USB adapter I have tried both the included VDI cable and 2 separate Cat5/Cat6 cables I have checked with Line6 Monkey on a separate computer using all of the combinations of troubleshooting I have checked with the OLD Workbench on a separate computer I have repeatedly connected / restarted / removed battery; replaced battery I have wiggled and jiggled and swabbed and double-checked all the connectors. Everything is in-place. The Variax doesn't show up, not even in Monkey. I'm really not looking forward to returning this guitar, but the inability to use it with Workbench is a deal-breaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brue58ski Posted February 4, 2021 Share Posted February 4, 2021 So when you say you've tried multiple computers, do you mean none of them see it? Or do you mean all of them see it but the main one you are using? And are all of the computers Windows 10? If they are, it is my understanding that the old Workbench will not work with Windows 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netabuse Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 2 hours ago, brue58ski said: So when you say you've tried multiple computers, do you mean none of them see it? Or do you mean all of them see it but the main one you are using? And are all of the computers Windows 10? If they are, it is my understanding that the old Workbench will not work with Windows 10. If any of the computers could see the variax, would I be saying that I had a problem? Of the two computers: one Mac running Catalina and one PC running Windows 10, neither could see it. Line 6 monkey 1.77 on win10 couldn’t see it, and nor could Workbench HD on either computer. Old Workbench can be made to run on windows 10, but it can’t see the variax either. Both computers see the USB adapter, and on Windows 10, Monkey can interrogate the adapter’s firmware, but does not list the connected variax in its devices or firmware. There’s no “gotcha” here; the variax just doesn’t show up. the only possible variable, and perhaps the only question is: does the guitar hide itself is the battery isn’t at 4 out of 4 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netabuse Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 Quote the only possible variable, and perhaps the only question is: does the guitar hide itself is the battery isn’t at 4 out of 4 ? The answer to that is evidently "no." Even with 4 bars of battery power, the guitar won't connect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wchristofi Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Stupid question. Did you try it with the 1/4 inch cable plugged in too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 JTV-69 with that serial number won't be seen by old Workbench, only Workbench HD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 So far, it sounds like you've done all the correct things. It's time to log a Support Ticket in your account. It may need to come back to me for a look-see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsong Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 I am having the same issue, except with mine, I was able to get Workbench HD working the very first time with no issue. when I tried to reconnect and do some modifications I got the same problem. Workbench does not see the USB adapter or the Variax Standard guitar. I tried to use Line 6 Monkey to see if I needed a driver update for Windows 10 and the app sees the USB connection but says it cannot tell what version firmware its running. I tried to download and install the latest update but it won't install to the adapter. I can't be sure whether this is a conflict between Line 6 drivers and Windows, or if there is something wrong with the USB adapter. I am attaching a screenshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netabuse Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 I've created a Support ticket, Thanks. Finding another JTV-69 in Lake Placid blue is basically unobtanium, and I'm hoping this one can be made to work as designed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 Disconnect any USB hubs when dealing with Monkey an Workbench HD. It's not seeing the interface device,... either there's a USB hub connected, or a problem with the Variax interface. It's in that part of the signal chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 The neck and piezo issue is something I should deal with. If sending it back to me, I will also need the full accessories pack to evaluate as well. Should still be under warranty, scan and upload your receipts when Support asks you to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netabuse Posted February 5, 2021 Author Share Posted February 5, 2021 (edited) 58 minutes ago, psarkissian said: Disconnect any USB hubs when dealing with Monkey an Workbench HD. It's not seeing the interface device,... either there's a USB hub connected, or a problem with the Variax interface. It's in that part of the signal chain. EDIT: sorry, I missed wellsong’s comment. Their problem is not my problem. Do you mean remove any USB hub between the computer and the variax interface? ...or do you mean “remove all other USB hubs even if they are not between the computer and the variax interface”? ...because in my troubleshooting, the variax interface was always directly connected to the computer. (Though in Mac it is connected through an A to C female to male adapter.) and on win10, Monkey can see that the interface is connected, and can read the usb interface’s firmware version, and can tell when it is disconnected, but when connected, it only shows the interface, not the guitar. Edited February 6, 2021 by netabuse Clarification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Sounds like it's connected corrected then. That means I should look it over and see what's what, and where the glitch is. If Support doesn't catch your ticket before end of business today, then they should catch it on Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsong Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I am not using any USB hubs. Connected directly to the PC. Tried both USB 2.0 and 3.0 and neither works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brue58ski Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 On 2/4/2021 at 8:16 AM, netabuse said: If any of the computers could see the variax, would I be saying that I had a problem? The way it was worded i.e. "As far as the computer is concerned, there's no Variax there." it could possibly have been interpreted as only one computer couldn't see it so I just wanted to clarify. I was pretty sure you meant what you said you meant but wanted to be sure before giving you any advice. Sorry if I offended you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netabuse Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 Thanks to psarkissian , my Variax adapter works great and I was able to go into Workbench HD and add custom instruments to my liking, Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeman19 Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 On 3/3/2021 at 9:51 PM, netabuse said: Thanks to psarkissian , my Variax adapter works great and I was able to go into Workbench HD and add custom instruments to my liking, Thanks! Did you end up sending it all in to L6 to get checked out or did they help via a phone call, just curious? Jd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted March 15, 2021 Share Posted March 15, 2021 He had to send it in,... turned out to be something with the guitar, couple of minor hardware circuit things. Interface and cable checked out fine. Phone help first, to see if it needed a return. Glad It could help. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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