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Flextone III FAQs

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Application

Q: What are the presets on my Flextone III amplifier?

A: The Flextone III preset chart in the manuals section. If you want to return the amplifier to factory specifications, please see the factory reset procedure at the bottom of this document.

manuals

Q: Are there any video tutorials I can view to learn how to use the Flextone III?

Flextone III Tutorials

Q: What editing software works with the Flextone III?

A: Line 6 Edit allows the deep editing of all 36 presets on the Flextone III series amplifier.

Line 6 Edit FAQ

Q: How can I transfer sysex information from a Flextone III?

A: There are 3 special hidden functions on the Flextone III that will transmit a Sysex message that can be recorded by a MIDI application, or sent to another Flextone III amplifier.

1. Presets & Amp Setups - To transmit all of your custom presets and Amp Defaults: press and hold theTap Tempo, Comp & Mod Select buttons while powering up the amp. Connect the MIDI out of the source amp to the MIDI In of your computer or another amp. Press the Delay Select button to send the message.

2. The Whole Enchilada - To transmit the entire memory of the amplifier including your custom presets, amp setups, and DSP software, (the brains behind the operation): press and hold the Tap Tempo, Gate & Mod Select buttons while powering up the amp. Connect the MIDI out of the source amp to the MIDI In of your computer or another amp. Press the Mod Select button to send the message.

3. The Edit Buffer - To transmit the current state of the amp, press and hold theTap Tempo and any of the A, B, C or D buttons.

Q: How can I control my Flextone III via MIDI?

A:Please check the Appendix C on your Pilot's Handbook, you will have a list of MIDI program changes and their relation with the Flextone III channels. So channel 1A would recall program 1 on your MIDI device. You can either overwrite program 1 on your device with the effects you want to use with channel 1A or you can go to the preset you want to use and internally reassign that preset to MIDI program 1 (if your device offer that option). You can also set the Expression pedal on a MIDI controller to the MIDI CC# you wish to control - for example if you want to control the Delay Mix with it set the CC# to 34. Please see the top of this document to download the Flextone III manual.

Q: How do I change the tuner's reference frequency on the Flextone III? ?

A: The Flextone III's Tuner Reference Frequency cannot be changed - it's 440 all the way.

Setup/Connections

Q: Is there a direct out on the Flextone III?

A: There are stereo XLR outputs on the back of the unit to route the cabinet modeling directly to a PA or mixing console.

Q: Which Line 6 floor controller(s) can I use with the Flextone III?

A: We recommend the Line 6 FBV Shortboard, but any of the FBV controllers will control the Flextone III.

Q: Does the Flextone III have an effects loop?

A: Yes, the Flextone III has a stereo unbalanced effect loop.

Q: What is an effect loop used for?

A: An effect loop is used for “line-level” input and output level devices. Many rack mount effect units are line level units, while most guitar effects are “instrument level” units meant to be run between the instrument and the amplifier.

Q: Can I connect an external pre-amp (i.e. Line 6 POD unit) to the Flextone III?

A: You can connect an external preamp into the or the effects loop return of the Flextone III. Be sure to use a ¼” dummy jack in the instrument input to send the output to the speakers.

Q: How should I connect my speaker cabinet(s) to the Flextone III?

Cabinet Connection and Ohm F.A.Q

Q: Can you change the cabinet models on the Flextone III?

A:* Like the Flextone II, the Flextone III allows you to choose whatever cabinet model you want to go with your chosen amp model. A 100 watt Marshall through a 6 in. Supro speaker you say? You can - you know, if you're into that sort of thing... Seriously though, depress the amp model selector and start a-twistin'. You'll see GREEN lights, indicating that the cab model is being edited. There are 15 cabinet models to choose from, with the smallest starting at "Line 6 Crunch". Turn the knob clockwise and you'll get increasingly larger cab models until you land on a big ol' Mesa Boogie 4X12 found under "Gib Explorer". Turn to "Line 6 Clean" to bypass the cabinet models. It's all spelled out in the manual on page 3*28. Cabinet models can also be chosen via MIDI Continuous Controller #71 using values of 0-15, if you're inclined that way.

Q: Will my flextone III plus power a 4x12 cabinet?

A: It's fine to connect a 4x12 cabinet to the Flextone III amplifier, please ensure the cabinet is set to "8 ohm mono ( Left only )" to protect your Flextone. Please follow the directions on the unit or the manual to ensure there will be no damage to your unit.

Q: What are the FBV controller functions? (some functions will not apply on the shortboard):

A: Flextone III units with Flash memory 1.10, BIOS 1.02

FX LOOP- toggles effects loop on/off.

STOMP BOX 1: No function on the flextone

STOMP BOX 2: No function on the flextone

STOMP BOX 3: toggles Noise Gate on/off

AMP 1: Toggles speaker emulation on/off

AMP 2: No function on the flextone

REVERB: Toggles Reverb on/off

TREMOLO: Toggles Compressor on/off

MODULATION: Toggles Modulation effects on/off

DELAY: Toggles Delay on/off

TAP TEMPO: Sets Tap Tempo and Tuner

BANK UP; One bank up

BANK DOWN: One bank down

CHANNEL A/B/C/D: Selects the corresponding channel

FAVORITE: Recalls a channel of choice that can be programmed (see the manual)

Q: Can the FBV shortboard expression pedal be reassigned to a tweak function?

A: Unfortunately no, the volume pedal on the FBV shortboard can not be reassigned.

Specifications

Q: What's the rated wattage of my Flextone III?

A: The Flextone III plus (1x12) and XL (2x12) units both have a 150-watt stereo power amp (75-watts with the internal 1x12 and 150-watts when used with external cab). The original Flextone III (no longer in production) had a 75 watt power amp that only powered the internal speaker.

Q: What are the speakers used in the Flextone III series?

A: Line 6 speakers are custom built by Celestion to provide the flattest speaker response in combination with amp modeling. These speakers can be ordered directly the Line 6 store:

Line 6 Store

Registration/Warranty

Q: What is the warranty on the Flextone III

A: The warranty on the Flextone III is twelve months from the date of purchase.

Q: How can I register my Flextone III?

Product Registration

Troubleshooting/Service

Q: How do I perform a factory reset on my Flextone III?

*A: * The factory reset for a Flextone III is to hold the A and D Buttons while powering the amp.

Q: How do I update the Flash on my Flextone III?

A: See the following links before reflashing your Flextone III:

Line 6 Monkey Installation and F.A.Q.

MIDI: Functionality, Control, and Connectivity with Line 6 devices

1) Run Line 6 Monkey and connect to your Flextone III using the information provided in the links above. select the "Updates"tab, then select "Flash Memory", then "Update Selection".

2) If Monkey asks you to register, just click "Remind Me Later"

3) Monkey will ask if you want to continue, select "Yes"

4) Accept the software agreement, then select "OK"

5) Select your preference of how to deal with your current presets, then select "OK"

6) Select "Yes" to update the Flash on your Flextone III

7) Monkey will read the patches on your Flextone III

8) Monkey will then update the new flash memory to your Flextone III

9) Turn your amplifier off and on as instructed

10) Your unit is now updated.

Q: My amp is locked up (i.e. most/all the lights are on) and it will not function correctly. Can I put the amp in a "safe mode" to reflash using Line 6 Monkey?

A: Hold down A as you power up the amp to get into safe mode, then run the Monkey and reflash the firmware.

Flextone III and Line 6 Edit Compressor Issues

There is a known issue regarding the function of the compressor in Line 6 Edit with a Flextone III.

A. The Comp button on the Amp and in Edit respond appropriately.

B. The single Comp knob in Edit will control the Comp Amount or Gain (there is no Amp control for this)

C. Holding down the Comp button on the Amp and turning Delay or Mod knob on the Amp controls the Comp Threshold and not the Amount (there is no control in Edit for this). Threshold is interactive with Drive and Tone controls - e.g.: If Drive and Bass controls are near maximum, you may need to adjust the Threshold to a higher level to avoid sounding too "squashed". This is where you'd use the Line 6 Edit control.

Just to clear things up, you will not see Line 6 Edit's COMP knob move while you hold down COMP and turn the MOD button on the Flextone.

You can use "Get Edit Buffer" before saving your tone. This will assure that adjustments made to the Comp Gain on the amp are retained in the Tone (though it isn't shown onscreen, the value that's set on the Amp is kept in the patch.)

*Q: It seems as if the effects on my Flextone III are behaving differently since I updated to the 1.1 software ?

A:* After updating to 1.1, you may see different behavior in the effects on some Flextone III amps. Why only some? Flextone III had a minor change to its OTP (one time programmable) BIOS chip after several months in production (from version 1.00 to version 1.02). This change affected the way some of the effects controls respond when an effect is loaded. None of the functionality was lost, and patches that you've stored are not changed. Flex III's behavior on recalling stored channels has not changed at all.

How can I tell if my amp is going to change behavior or not? If you power up holding down the 'B' channel select button, the LED on the 'B' button will blink to indicate the major revision (in this case, it will blink once) and the LED on the 'D' button will blink to indicate the sub-release (in this case either it will blink twice or it won't blink at all). If this indicates that you have 1.00, your amp's behavior will not change from what it has been. If it indicates 1.02, it will change be as follows:

On the affected (1.02 OTP) amps, when you first select an effect from edit mode (in other words, when you're first editing channel settings), its setting will reflect the current knob position, rather than an arbitrary default, and on two of the effects. You will also notice that the Tweak and 2nd Function controls are not reversed for the Chorus and Flanger effects. The changed control functions become Depth and Rate (Speed) instead of the previous Speed (Rate) and Depth/Feedback.

Q: My amp seems to be malfunctioning. What can I do as an end user?

Line 6 Amp Trouble Shooting

Q: Where can I get replacement knobs/speakers/logos for my Flextone III amp?

Line 6 Store

Q: Where can I download a Flextone III manual?

Line 6 Manuals

Duoverb F.A.Q.s

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Q: What is the Duoverb amplifier based on?

A: The Duoverb is based on the Vetta technology, designed for the guitarist that wants multiple amp tones at once and simplicity of use in a vintage, boutique-y package. The Duoverb features a 100 watt stereo power amp, 16 legendary classic amp models, classic, easy to use tube amp-style controls and killer reverb sounds.

Duoverb Specifications

Setup/Connections

Q: Can the Duoverb use an extension cabinet?

A: You can plug into any extention cabinet, including the optional Duoverb Extension Cab (an open back 2x12) that really makes the most of the Duoverb's stereo potential. You can use the Split switch to send one amp model to each cab, or blend them together.

Q: What foot controller can I use with the Duoverb?

A: The FBV series are the correct foot controller to use with the Duoverb.

compatibility chart

Q: What are the functions of each pedal on an FBV controller?

A: See the following information for the FBV Shortboard, and see the manual for further information:

* A, B, C, D: channel control

* Tap tempo/Tuner: activates the tuner after holding for 2 seconds

* Stomp: Amp 2 in/out

* Mod: Amp 1 in/out

* Delay: blend or split amps

* FX Loop (Function 1 or FBV Shortboard Mk II): Effect Loop on or off

* Function 2 (FBV Shortboard Mk II only): Amp 2 in/out

Q: Can I connect an external pre-amp (i.e. Line 6 POD) to the Duoverb? Can I connect the Duoverb into a PA system or mixing console?

A: You can connect an external preamp into effect loop return. The XLR outputs of the Duoverb can be sent into a PA or mixing console.

Q: Does the Duoverb have an effects loop?

A:* Yes, there is a "true stereo" (separate left and right inputs and outputs) effect loop on the Duoverb.

Registration/Warranty

Q: What is the warranty on the Duoverb?

A: the warranty on the Duoverb is twelve months from the date of purchase.

Q: How can I register my Duoverb?

Product Registration

Troubleshooting/Service

Q: How do I perform a factory reset on my Duoverb?

A: The factory reset for a Duoverb is to hold down the A & D buttons while powering the unit on.

Q: My amp seems to be malfunctioning. What can I do as an end user?

Line 6 Amp Trouble Shooting

Q: Where can I get replacement knobs/speakers/logos for my Duoverb amp?

Line 6 Store

Q: Where can I download a Duoverb manual?

Line 6 Manuals

Note: The Duoverb was released in 2002 and is now a "Legacy Product"

Legacy product

Flextone II FAQs

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Application

Q: What are the presets on my Flextone II amplifier?

A: The Flextone II are available from the manual download section. If you would like to return your unit to the original presets, please perform a factory reset (see the trouble shooting section).

Q: What editing software works with the Flextone II?

A: Line 6 Edit allows the deep editing of all the Flextone II presets.

Line 6 Edit FAQ

Q: How can I control my Flextone via MIDI?

A: Please check the Appendix C on your Pilot's Handbook, you will have a list of MIDI program changes and their relation with the Flextone channels. So channel 1A would recall program 1 on your MIDI device. You can either overwrite program 1 on your device with the effects you want to use with channel 1A or you can go to the preset you want to use and internally reassign that preset to MIDI program 1 (if your device offer that option). You can also set the Expression pedal on a MIDI controller to the MIDI CC# you wish to control - for example if you want to control the Delay Mix with it set the CC# to 34.

Q: How is the Flextone II different from the Flextone I? Are the older Flextone I amp models changed in any way, software-wise?

A: The Flextone II XL has more amp models, more editing capabilities, XLR outs, external speaker outs, improved tone, and an improved power amp stage. The models in the Flextone II are changed from the Flextone I models. The new models match exactly the models in the POD 2.0, so that patches made on one are completely interchangeable with the other.

Q: How can I find out which cabinet models are used by default for the amp models?

A: Hold down the save and tap tempo buttons at the same time and switch between the cabinet models. The manual button will flash off when the selected cabinet model is passed on the knob.

Q: What are the secondary functions for each of the Flextone II's knobs?

A: The secondary function for each of the Flextone II's knobs is as follows:

DRIVE: Drive Boost on/off

BASS: Delay Feedback (how many times it repeats)

MIDDLE: Delay Amount

TREBLE: Presence on/off

CHANNEL VOLUME: Volume Boost on/off

REVERB: Noise Gate on/off

EFFECT TWEAK: Tap Tempo time

Q: How can I control the "Delay Level" on my Flextone II when using the Delay in conjunction with another effect?

A: The Delay Level and Delay Feedback can be adjusted on the Flextone II by holding down the TAP TEMPO button and turning the MIDDLE knob for Delay Level and the BASS knob for Delay Feedback.

Q: Will the delay feedback on the Flextone II series repeat indefinitely if it is turned all the way up?

A: Yes. The delay feedback on the Flextone II series will repeat indefinitely if it is turned all the way up. To turn the delay feedback on the Flextone II all the way up, simply hold down the TAP TEMPO button while turning the BASS knob to 10.

Setup/Connections

Q: Does the Flextone II have a line out?

A: The Flextone II has a headphone jack that doubles as a good direct out. To utilize it properly, you should use a stereo-to-dual mono insert cable and use it as a stereo out into 2 channels on your mixer/recorder. If you need XLR direct outs, you may want to check into a Flextone Plus or XL.

Q: Which Line 6 floor controller(s) can I use with the Flextone II?

A: Either the FB4 or Floorboard will control the Flextone II, but we recommend the Line 6 floorboard. Please be aware that the Line 6 Floorboard and FB4 are no longer in production but may still be special ordered or found through used gear dealers.

Q: Does the Flextone II have an effects loop?

A: Yes, the Flextone II has a stereo unbalanced effect loop, located before the Master volume.

Q: What is an effect loop used for?

Q: Can I connect an external pre-amp (i.e. Line 6 POD unit) to the Flextone II?

A: You can connect an external preamp into the front of the unit or the effects loop return of the Flextone II. Be sure to use a ¼” dummy jack in the instrument input to send the amplifier output to the speakers.

Q: How should I connect my speaker cabinet(s) to the Flextone II?

A: : Please see the following document (or your manual) for more information on connecting cabinets to your Flextone II.

Cabinet Connection and Ohm F.A.Q

Q: What speakers are used in the Flextone II?

A: Line 6 "tubetone" speakers.

Registration/Warranty

Q: What is the warranty on the Flextone II?

A: the warranty on the Flextone II is twelve months from the date of purchase.

Q: How can I register my Flextone II?

Product Registration

Troubleshooting/Service

Q: How can I check the version of software on a Flextone II?

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: My guitar's sustain is cut off after several seconds. Is there a way to stop this?

A: This is likely because of the noise gate on the Flextone II. To turn it off, hold the Tap Tempo button and turn the Reverb knob down. To turn it back on, hold Tap and turn the Reverb knob up.

Q: How do I perform a factory reset on my Flextone II?

A: The factory reset for a Flextone II is to hold the A B C D Buttons while powering the amp.

Q: My amplifier will not store presets anymore. What can I do?

A: We use a 3v lithium coin cell battery in the Flextone II to store the user presets, a common replacement is the Panasonic BR2325-1HG. The current battery will need to be de-soldered and replaced with a new battery. If you are not confident in doing this replacement, it should be performed by an authorized Line 6 Service Center.

Q: My amp seems to be malfunctioning. What can I do as an end user?

Line 6 Amp Trouble Shooting

Q: Where can I get replacement knobs/speakers/logos for my Flextone II?

Line 6 Store

Q: Where can I download a Flextone II manual?

Line 6 Manuals

Note: The Flextone II was replaced by the Flextone III in 2003 and is now a Legacy Product.

Flextone (I) FAQs

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Application

Q: What are the presets on my Flextone (I) amplifier?

A: The Flextone ( I) preset chart in the manuals section. If you want to return the amplifier to factory specifications, please see the factory reset procedure at the bottom of this document.

manuals

Q: Is there editing software that works with the Flextone (I) series?

A: There is no editing software for the Flextone series, as there are no MIDI jacks on the original Flextone series.

Q: How do I adjust the Delay Feedback on my Flextone HD?

A: Adjusting the Delay Feedback is not possible on the Flextone HD.

Setup/Connections

Q: What are the models available for the Flextone (I)?

Flextone (I): 60 Watt Mono 1 x 12" Combo

Flextone (I) XL: 100 Watt Stereo 2 x 12" Combo

Flextone (I) Duo: 100 Watt Stereo 2 x 10" Combo

Flextone (I) Plus: 100 Watt Stereo 1 x 12" Combo

Flextone (I) HD: 300 Watt Stereo Head

Q: Does the Flextone (I) have a line out?

A: The Flextone (I) has a headphone jack that doubles as a good direct out. To utilize it properly, you should use a stereo-to-dual mono insert cable and use it as a stereo out into 2 channels on your mixer/recorder. If you need XLR direct outs, you may want to check into a Flextone (I) Plus or XL.

Q: Which Line 6 floor controller(s) can I use with the Flextone (I)?

A: Either the FB4 or Floorboard will control the Flextone I, but we recommend the Line 6 floorboard. Please be aware that the Line 6 Floorboard and FB4 are no longer in production but may still be special ordered or found through used gear dealers.

Q: Does the Flextone (I) have an effects loop?

A: Yes, the Flextone I units have a stereo unbalanced effect loop (the Flextone 112 is a mono effect loop), located before the Master volume.

Q: What is an effect loop used for?

Q: Can I connect an external pre-amp (i.e. Line 6 POD unit) to the Flextone (I)?

A: You can connect an external preamp into the front of the unit or the effects loop return of the Flextone I. Be sure to use a ¼” dummy jack in the instrument input to send the amplifier output to the speakers.

Q: How should I connect my speaker cabinet(s) to the Flextone (I)?

A: Please see the following document (or your manual) for more information on connecting cabinets to your Flextone I.

Cabinet Connection and Ohm F.A.Q

Q: What brand of speakers were used in the Flextone (I)?

A:Eminence brand speakers custom made for Line 6.

Registration/Warranty

Q: What is the warranty on the Flextone (I)?

A: the warranty on the Flextone I is twelve months from the date of purchase.

Q: How can I register my Flextone (I)?

Product Registration

Troubleshooting/Service/Upgrades

Q: My guitar's sustain is cut off after several seconds. Is there a way to stop this?

A: This is likely because of the noise gate on the Flextone. To turn it off, hold the Tap Tempo button and turn the Reverb knob down. To turn it back on, hold Tap and turn the Reverb knob up.

Q: How do I perform a factory reset on my Flextone (I)?

A: the factory reset for a Flextone I is to hold the A B C D Buttons while powering the amp.

Q: Can a Flextone (I) be upgraded to a Flextone II?

A: Unfortunately not. We are always trying to make our amps better and add features that are requested by our users. When we decided that it was time to make some changes to the Flextone amp, we found that the most requested features were things like midi and XLR outputs. To make these additions we found that we had to make significant hardware and software changes. We had to change the whole layout of the amplifier, as you can see from all of the new connectors on the rear panel. Since the Flextone II software will not work in the Flextone I amp and replacing the chassis would approach the cost of a new amp, we aren't able to offer a practical upgrade path.

Q: My amp seems to be malfunctioning. What can I do as an end user?

Line 6 Amp Trouble Shooting

Q: Where can I get replacement knobs/speakers/logos for my Line 6 amplifier?

Line 6 Store

Q: Where can I download a Flextone (I) manual?

Line 6 Manuals

Note: The Flextone (I) was released in 1997 and replaced by the Flextone II in 2000, and is now a Legacy Product.

AX2/Axsys F.A.Q.s

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Application

Q: Where can I get the presets for the AxSys amplifier?

A: The Axsys presets are available in .JPG format and can be downloaded from the attached document at the botton of this document.

Q: Can the stomp box modellers be used with the AX2? Is there much duplication between the stomp boxes and the AX2 (ie, if they can be used together, am I opening up a whole new range of possibilities or just doubling up on functions I already have?

A: Line 6 Stomp Boxes will work great with the AX2. The effects in the AX2 are completely different than the effects in the Stomp Boxes. The effects in the AX2 are for the most part just generic effects, where the effects in the Modelers are modeled after classic effect devices used by everyone from Hendrix to Van Halen.

Q: How do I adjust my tuner reference frequency back to 440Hz?

A: While in tuner mode, turn the MIDDLE knob on your amp or POD. This will allow you to select a tuning reference frequency anywhere from 436-445Hz.

Q: How can I change the volume level of the tuner on my AX2/Axsys?

A: While in tuner mode, simply turn the CHANNEL VOLUME knob to the desired level. This will set your tuner level without effecting the other channels of your AX2/Axsys.

Q: It is possible to control the reverb level of the AX2 with the wah pedal of the Line6 floorboard?

A: It is possible to control the reverb level of the AX2 with the wah pedal of the Line6 floorboard. There are several parameters of the AX2 User preset that must be adjusted properly for this to be implemented. Here are the settings:

Reverb row / reverb level set to 0

Main row / Delay/reverb knob set to 90.

Wah row / wah type set to 5.18.

Wah row / wah depth set to 99.

Increasing the Reverb row / reverb level setting will adjust the wah pedal minimum reverb level.

Decreasing the Wah row / wah depth setting will adjust the wah pedal maximum reverb level.

Q: How can I make my own personal patches?

A: To make a custom set up of factory patches, simply call up the patch you want, hit "save" (the display will flash), then use the "Bank up/Down" and "Channel select" buttons to choose the location you want that patch to be in. (See pages 4*3, 5*10 and 9*1 in the AX2 manual)

Q: What MIDI control functions can I access using the AX2?

A: The AX2 Manual on Page 6.6 details the functions of the AX2 that may be assigned for continuous control by the Wah pedal. There is also an AX2 MIDI sysex document that details all of the functions that can be controlled using external MIDI controllers.

Q: How can I get a good direct output from my AX2/Axsys?

A: Unlike the Flextone, where the speaker compensation is done in the analog world, the AX2/Axsys cabinet emulation is done in the digital world. Because of this, when the speaker emualtion is on, it is going to be present in the direct outs as well as the speaker outs. For AX2/Axsys users, one solution can be to use a pair of analog boxes (like a Hughes & Kettner Red Box or a Digital Music Cab Tone Dual) to feed the PA in live situations and then use the AX2/Axsys compensated direct out for recording purposes only. There is another inexpensive and simple solution to the line out/speaker compensation issue. Many users find that when the speaker compensation is activated, the sound of the AX2/Axsys speaker is not objectionable but simply too dark (there needs to be more treble in the sound) while the amps direct out sounds great through the PA. It is possible to simply feed a little of the direct sound through your vocal monitor and then have some of the low end rolled off. You can achieve this by "Y'ing" the AX2/Axsys direct output into two mixer channel line inputs and using the second channel to EQ your personal monitor feed. This allows you to use the first mixer channel to send the full range AX2/Axsys direct sound through the main house sound system. Then, send the separately EQ'ed sound from the second mixer channel to your vocal monitor. The sound that comes through your vocal monitor is "tinny", but when it gets mixed in with the "bassy" sound of the AX2/Axsys speakers, the resulting sound is pretty well balanced. You may also find that there is also an added depth to the sound similar to running a bi-amped bass guitar rig. You can also apply this concept of Y'ing the direct out to connect to another amplifier other than your vocal monitor. You can use another combo amp or a "Hot Spot" type monitor. You may also find that adding external effects to the "monitor" feed gives you some extra sound processing possibilities.

Q: It is possible to control the delay level of the AX2 with the wah pedal of the Line6 floorboard?

A: There are several parameters of the AX2 User preset that must be adjusted properly for this to be implemented. Here are the settings:

Delay row / delay level set to 0
Main row / Delay/reverb knob set to 90.
Wah row / wah type set to 5.12.
Wah row / wah depth set to 99.
Increasing the Delay row / delay level setting will adjust the wah pedal minimum delay level.
Decreasing the Wah row / wah depth setting will adjust the wah pedal maximum delay level.

Set up

Q: If I only run one speaker on the amp (AX2 212 upgrade) Will I still get the full stereo signal (i.e. the rhythm of the delay will be the same)? If I DI the AX with a mono cable into the PA will I also get stereo delay in a mono?

A: You will get only 1/2 of the signal from the amp if you run one speaker. You will still get stereo out of the direct output. You will get mono out of the amp if you use a mono cable.

It can be a complicated matter to run a direct output from an amplifier to a live sound system and simultaneously monitor that amplifier's internal speakers on stage. The issue of the cabinet emulation on the AX2 is somewhat more complex than it looks at first glance, since unlike the Flextone, where the speaker compensation is actually done in the analog world, on the AX2 it's done in the digital world and, because of hardware limitations, can't be both present (at the direct out) and not present (at the speakers) at the same time. To do so would require adding additional A/D conversion and a divergent data path, neither of which is a software solution, or an inexpensive, ungradable hardware change. The AX2 design was never intended to have both in simultaneous use. Was it a bad design decision? Maybe, but hindsight is always 20/20, and all of our products are being used in ways that transcend their original design, for good or ill. For AX2 users, one solution can be to use a pair of analog boxes (For example, I have a H&K Red Box and a Digital Music CabTone Dual-lok'd to the inside of my AX2 cabinet) to feed the PA in live situations and use the compensated direct out only for recording purposes. Not the most elegant solution, but a very usable and portable one.

There is another cheap and simple solution to the line out/speaker compensation issue. Many users find that the sound of the AX2 speakers, when speaker compensation is activated, is not objectionable, but is simply too dark. There needs to be much more treble in the sound. The direct out sounds great through the PA. You can simply feed a little of the direct sound through your vocal monitor. Have the low end rolled off my personal monitor sound. (you can achieve this EQ setting by "Y'ing" the AX2 direct output into two mixer channel line inputs and using this second channel only to EQ your personal monitor feed). This allows you to use the first mixer channel to send the full range AX2 direct sound through the main house sound system and to other players' vocal monitors. Then, send the separately EQ'ed sound from the second mixer channel to your vocal monitor. The sound that comes through your vocal monitor is "tinny", but when it gets mixed in with the "bassy" sound of the AX2 speakers, the resulting sound is pretty well balanced. There is an added depth to the sound, similar to running a bi-amped bass guitar rig. We realize that this solution is not superior to having separate control of all AX2 amp outputs, but it works without having to spend the extra money on external speaker emulation devices. We hope this solution gives you one more option that may help you get a better monitor sound, in some situations. You may also be able to apply this concept of Y'ing the direct out to others amplifiers than your vocal monitor. You might be able to use another combo amp or a "Hot Spot" type monitor. You may also find that adding external effects to "monitor" feed gives some extra sound processing possibilities.

Q: Can the AX2/Axsys power an external speaker cabinet?

A: Yes, an external cabinet can be connected to the AX2/Axsys by disconnecting the existing Axsys speakers and connecting the extension cabinet.

The speaker outputs of the AX2/Axsys must be connected to an 8ohm or 16ohm load. Do not use a 4ohm load, as it will cause the amp to overheat.

Q: How do I record with the AX2/Axsys line out?

A: The LINE OUT/HEADPHONE jack of the AX2/Axsys is a stereo output so we suggest that you use a "Stereo TRS" (Tip/Ring/Sleeve) jack to take advantage of the stereo output. A TRS jack is basically a stereo jack much like the jack on the end of your stereo headphones. You can use a mono or guitar cable in the LINE OUT/HEADPHONE output but you will only get one side of the stereo field.

Set the Master Volume at 2-1/2 or lower to get a line level output that won't overdrive your mixer input. Remember that you can unplug the AX2 speakers when recording so that you don't have to have the amp playing in the room. If you need to have the amp playing in the room at a higher volume than 2-1/2, you may need to use an external 20 dB pad to bring the level of the signal going to the mixer back down to a usable level.

See page 5*15 in the AX2 manual for more details

Q: Can I adjust the STEREO LINE OUT/HEADPHONE level of my AX2/Axsys?

A: In order to have the desired AX2/Axsys stage volume but not overdrive the input of the mixer, an external 20dB pad can be placed between the LINEOUT of the AX2/Axsys and the input of the mixer. Most mixing consoles already have a 20dB pad built in, but if necessary, an inexpensive outboard unit can be purchased. Rolls manufactures one called the DB25 Matchbox. It doubles as a direct box and a pad and should work great in this situation.

Specifications

Q: Is the Aux input on the AX2 unbalanced mono or stereo?

A: The Aux input of the AX2 is unbalanced mono. The mono sound will be sent to both sides of the stereo output.

Trouble shooting

Q: How do I reset the Axsys/AX2?

A: The factory reset for the Axsys 212 or AX2 is to hold down the USER PRESET and the SAVE (or STORE SOUND) buttons.

Q: I have been getting a loud noise when switching from preset 01 on channel "A"?

A: Please try a hard reset of your AX2/Axsys.

Q: I am receiving a "lo batt" error message. What should I do?

A: This message is an indication that the battery is not going to be with us much longer. We use lithium batteries in the AX2/Axsys in order to store the user presets, a common replacement is the Panasonic BR2325-1HG. The current battery will need to be de-soldered and replaced with a new battery. If you are not confident in doing this replacement, it should be performed by an authorized Line 6 Service Center.

Q: I'm having a hard time getting my clean sounds really clean on my AxSys/AX2. Is there something that I can try?

A: Always remember that there are many different places where you can increase or decrease gain on the AX2/AxSys. If you've chosen to increase it in all (or even most) of these places, you could be causing clipping after the TubeTone modeling. One of the most likely places for this to happen is in the Graphic EQ. A quick test is to turn the EQ off and see if your sound cleans up. If it does, move your whole EQ curve down so that your highest frequency boosts are no higher than +6. A general troubleshooting procedure to find where you might be getting unwanted clipping is to turn off all the effects, make sure that the sound is clean, then turn the effects back on, one at a time, checking for clipping after turning on each one.

Q: I just upgraded to AX2 and my presets are changing radically every time I touch a knob. What's going on?

A: The AX2 defaults to an 'immediate' editing mode in which the sound will instantly reflect the knob settings (i.e. when you change a knob, the sound changes immediately). You're used to the older 'capture' mode editing of the AxSys 212, where you had to move a knob to the position of its stored setting before you could change the setting. You can put the AX2 into the older editing mode by holding down the Main Row Edit Select button while powering up the amp. This setting is stored with the other Global settings, and you'll never have to think about it again unless you do a reset of the amp. (See page 2-2 of the manual)

Q: I turned up the Delay/Reverb level in the Main Row, but I don't hear any reverb or delay?

A: Make sure that the Delay and/or Reverb is turned on in the FX On/Off Edit Row or at the Floor Board. Still nothing? Remember that the individual Delay and Reverb Level controls in their respective Edit Rows have to be turned up as well.

Q: The Axsys amplifier may make a crashing noise when switching between two presets that have Reverb or Delay on them?

A: The Axsys amplifier may make a crashing noise when switching between two presets that have Reverb or Delay on them. The Axsys may also make a crashing noise when switching from a preset that uses the Acoustic Simulator to a preset that uses a non-Acoustic Simulator amp model with Reverb or Delay. There are several things that can be done to eliminate or minimize this noise.

If the presets that are selected do not have any Reverb or Delay on them, the noise will be eliminated. It is possible to have Reverb or Delay pre-programmed into a preset but have the effects turned off. Then, after the preset has been selected using the EFFECTS ON/OFF foot switch function to activate the Reverb or Delay. This will eliminate switching noises at the time of the preset change. It is also possible to program the presets to minimize any noises that may occur during switching. The "SPRING" reverb model is the most likely to cause noises. Using another reverb model such as "DARK HALL" will lower the level of the noise. Maintaining a similar "reverb level" on the presets that are selected will also help to minimize this switching noise. There are three parameters that adjust the "reverb level" on the Axsys. The REVERB ON/OFF setting in the FX ON/OFF row, the REVERB LEVEL setting in the REVERB row and the REVERB/DELAY setting in the MAIN row.

Q: Why is it that when the Axsys receives "MIDI program change messages", it will remain in the PRESET BANK or USER BANK it is set to at the time that the message is received?

A: The Axsys will receive "MIDI program changes" via its MIDI IN jack and then follow with the preset changes outlined on page 10.4 of the Axsys owners manual.

When the Axsys receives a "MIDI program change message" it will remain in the PRESET BANK or USER BANK it is set to at the time that the message is received.

The Axsys will need to receive a "MIDI bank change message" in order to scroll to a different BANK.

To toggle between the USER and PRESET BANKs, the user must press the USER/PRESET button on the front panel of the Axsys.

Many MIDI foot controllers proceed their program change commands with bank change information. This is especially common in Roland controllers. This function will need to be defeated for these controllers to work properly with a Line6 product.

Q: My amp seems to be malfunctioning and I have done the factory reset and checked the amp trouble shooting document. What can I do as an end user?

Line 6 Amp Trouble Shooting

Q: When I change to my acoustic simulator sound from a distortion I get a loud sound?

A: That noise that you're hearing is the sound of the Reverb and/or Delay trailing off from the electric guitar amp model and being amplified by the acoustic model at the time you're making the switch. The acoustic models have a lot more gain applied to them than the electric models. This is done so that the level between the acoustic modeler and the electric modeler are more closely matched. To avoid that frying pan sound, you may need to compromise the Reverb and/or Delay on the electric sound; basically turn it off. You can either program the electric sound with no Reverb or Delay, or you can turn the Reverb and/or Delay off via the Floor Board a few seconds before you switch to the acoustic sound. You may have to experiment to see how long it takes for the Reverb/Delay to "finish" before it's safe to switch to acoustic. The "discharging" time will be different for different lengths of Reverbs and Delays.

Q: Can I still get the AXSys/AX2 EPROM upgrade?

A: No, as the AXsys/AX2 EPROM is no longer readily available on the commercial market.

Q: Can I still get the AXSys/AX2 Line 6 cover?

A: The offical Line 6 AXsys/AX2 cover is longer being produced, but you can get a cover from a third party at the following link:

Cases And Covers

Q: Where can I get replacement knobs/speakers/logos for my AxSys/AX2 amp?

Line 6 Store

Q: Where can I download a AxSys/AX2 manual?

Line 6 Manuals

Note: The AX2 and Axsys was are discontinued and now listed as a Legacy Product.

Flextone: General (I, II, III) F.A.Q.

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Q: How do I turn on/off the Flextone's Noise Gate?

A: On the original Flextone, just hold down the Tap Tempo button and rotate the Effects Select knob to Bypass to turn it off, or anything other than Bypass to turn it on. In firmware versions earlier than 1.4, the noise gate defaults to ON, 1.4 or later defaults to noise gate OFF. On the Flextone II, hold the tap tempo button and turn the REVERB button past 12 o'clock to turn the noise gate on, below 12 o'clock to turn it off.Q:

Q: When I'm using the Flextone with the controller, why can't I turn on (insert effect name here)?

A: Because the Flextone doesn't have as much raw processing power as the Vetta, it cannot run all of the different effects at the same time. You're limited to only one of the selections on the Effect Select knob per patch (Reverb is always available, though). If a patch is saved with, say, Delay/Flange 1 enabled, there's no way you can turn on a Rotary Speaker effect in that patch. You can, however, create an adjacent patch that is identical, except for the effects selection.

Q: Do I need the Line6 Floor Board (Flextone I and II) or FBV controller (Flextone III) to access the 36 channels of the Flextone Series?

A: Yes. The Line 6 controller will not only enable you to access all of the banks and channels in your Flextone amplifier, but the controller will also give you the ability to turn individual effects off and on, access the tuner and tap tempo functions, and includes a wah and volume pedal.

Q: How do I find out the software version of my Flextone?

A: In order to find out the software version of your Flextone, simply hold down the "C" button while you turn the amp on. If you continue to hold the "C" button down, you will notice that the "D" button will blink once or twice and then the "SAVE" button will blink a number of times. The number of times the "D" button blinks indicates the release number and the number of times the "SAVE" button blinks indicates the sub-release. For example, if the "D" button blinks once and the "SAVE" button blinks four times, this indicates software version 1.4.

Q: How do I find out the stored settings in a particular Flextone Patch?

A: To find out the stored settings in any given Flextone program, hold down the SAVE button while turning a knob. The Manual button will light until you reach the knobs stored setting, at which time the Manual light will turn off and the location of the knob will reflect it's stored setting. Hold down SAVE and TAP to view the secondary settings.

Q: Can I download tones to my Flextone?

A: If your amp is an original Flextone series, then Line 6 Edit software will not work, as there is no MIDI on these models. If it's a Flextone II or III series, you're in luck. You'll need a Mac or PC computer with a MIDI interface capable of handling large MIDI transfers. You can then download the tones from www.customtone.com to the amp, via the free Line 6 Edit software.

Line6 Software

Q: Will my flextone II/III plus power a 4x12 cabinet? If so, about how many watts would this be?

A:It's fine to connect a 4x12 cabinet to the Flextone II/III Plus, make sure the cab is set to "8 ohm mono ( Left only )" to protect your Flextone plus. The total watts connected in the manner will be about 50 watts per side 100 watts total. You can also use a Power amp and external cab with the Flextone II/III Plus by connecting from the XLR left mono line out to the power amp and on to the speaker cab.

Q: What are the differences between Flextone models?

A: The main differences between the Flextone, Flextone Plus and, Flextone XL lie mainly in the amplifiers' speaker configurations and wattage. The Classic Flextone comes with one 12 inch Celestion speaker along with one 75 watt amp to power it. The Flextone Plus also comes with one 12 inch Celestion speaker but has two 75 watt amps, one to power the existing speaker and one to power an extension cabinet through the Flextone's cabinet extension jack. Alone the amp will run at 75 watts. However, with the extension cabinet, the amp will run at 150 watts. The Flextone XL comes complete with two 12 inch Celestion speakers and two 75 watt power amps that put out a combined 150 watts of power.

The original Flextone HD has two channels of 150 watts each into a 4 ohm load and 100 watts into 8 ohms, but lower impedance loads should be avoided . The amplifier will drive a 16 ohm load, but will not be as loud as if it were driving an 8 ohm load. The Flextone II HD is 100 watts per side at 4, 8, or 16 (switchable) ohms.

The software within the Flextones are basically the same in each model as well as each generation. The main change is with the tones. At Line 6, we try to recreate as close as possible, the tone we are modeling to the original amp. As the modeling software for the POD and POD XT has become more accurate, these same characteristics have been passed along to our series of Flextone amps.

As well as tonal changes, we've also added some new modeling in the newer versions of the software. The original Flextone comes stock with 16 amp models while the Flextone II and III families come with 32. The Flextone II also has 36 user presets instead of 12, 15 mix and match Cabinet Models, MIDI In and Out and most knobs have a secondary function. Plus, the Flextone II Plus, XL and HD feature external speaker outs and XLR outputs that can be used to connect the amp directly to a mixer. See your user manual for more information:

Line 6 Manuals

Q: Can I use a MIDI controller with my Flextone amp?

A: The Flextone will respond to MIDI Program Change and MIDI Sysex messages when used with an external MIDI controller. For more details on how MIDI functions with your Flextone download the user manual.

Q: What upgrades are available for my Flextone amplifier?

A:Unfortunately for original Flextone owners, there are no upgrades available at this time.For Flextone II and III owners there are some upgrades available. The Flextone II and II HD can be upgraded via an installation of a new EPROM chip. For Flextone III users certain Flash Memory updates can be made via our Line 6 Monkey software with your computer through a USB to MIDI interface. After updating to 1.1, you may see different behavior in the effects on some Flextone III amps. Why only some? Flextone III had a minor change to its OTP (one time programmable) BIOS chip after several months in production (from version 1.00 to version 1.02. Nobody knows what happened to 1.01, and nobody likes to talk about it). This change affected the way some of the effects controls respond when an effect is loaded. None of the functionality was lost, and patches that you've stored are not changed. Flex III's behavior on recalling stored channels has not changed at all.

The only change that you should see is that, on the affected (1.02 OTP) amps, when you first select an effect from edit mode (in other words, when you're first editing channel settings), its setting will reflect the current knob position, rather than an arbitrary default, and on two of the effects. You will also notice that the Tweak and 2nd Function controls are not reversed for the Chorus and Flanger effects. The changed control functions become Depth and Rate (Speed) instead of the previous Speed (Rate) and Depth/Feedback.

Flextone III/HD147 Tone Transfers

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Flextone 3 and HD 147 MIDI Sysex (Memory Dumps)

There are 3 special hidden functions on the Flextone III that will transmit a Sysex message that can be recorded by a MIDI application, or sent to another Flextone III amplifier.

3. The Edit Buffer - To transmit the current state of the amp, press and hold theTap Tempo and any of the A, B, C or D buttons.

HD147 FAQ

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Application

Q: What are the presets on my HD147 amplifier?

A: The HD147 user presets are available from the manual download section:

manual download section

Q: Are there any video tutorials I can view to learn how to use the HD147?

HD147 Tutorials

Q: What editing software works with the HD147?

Line 6 edit

Q: How can I control my HD147 via MIDI?

A: Please check the Appendix C on your Pilot's Handbook, you will have a list of MIDI program changes and their relation with the HD147 channels. So channel 1A would recall program 1 on your MIDI device. You can either overwrite program 1 on your device with the effects you want to use with channel 1A or you can go to the preset you want to use and internally reassign that preset to MIDI program 1 (if your device offer that option). You can also set the Expression pedal on a MIDI controller to the MIDI CC# you wish to control - for example if you want to control the Delay Mix with it set the CC# to 34. Please see the bottom of this document to download the HD147 manual.

Setup/Connections

Q: Is there a direct out on the HD147?

A: There are stereo XLR outputs on the back of the unit to route the cabinet modeling directly to a PA or mixing console.

Q: Which Line 6 floor controller(s) can I use with the HD147?

A: We recommend the Line 6 FBV Shortboard , but any of the FBV series controllers will control the HD147.

Q: Does the HD147 have an effects loop?

A: Yes, the HD147 has a stereo unbalanced effect loop.

Q: What is an effect loop used for?

Q: Can I connect an external pre-amp (i.e. Line 6 POD unit) to the HD147?

A: You can connect an external preamp into the or the effects loop return of the HD147. Be sure to use a ¼” dummy jack in the instrument input to send the head output to the speakers.

Q: How should I connect my speaker cabinet(s) to the HD147?

A:Please see the following document more more information on connecting cabinets to your HD147.

Cabinet Connection and Ohm F.A.Q

Specifications

Q: What's the rated wattage of my HD-147?

A: The HD-147 is rated at 150w/channel RMS. (HD)147 decibels is the level of loudness at which your head explodes. What we're trying to say is that this puppy is loud.

Q: How many watts are my two 16 ohm cabs going to pull per side with my HD-147?

A: A solid state amp without an impedance switch puts out more power with a lower speaker load. However, we do have an impedance switch in the back of the amp. The purpose of the switch is to make sure the amp puts out the same amount of power as long as it sees the correct load.

So for your set up, you would plug one cab into one of the RIGHT jacks and the other into one the LEFT jack. Set the impedance switch to 16 ohms. Your amp should put out 150 watts per side.

Registration/Warranty

Q: What is the warranty on the HD147?

A: the warranty on the HD147 is twelve months from the date of purchase.

Q: How can I register my HD147?

Registration

Troubleshooting/Service

Q: How do I perform a factory reset on my HD147?

A: The reset for a HD147 is to hold the A and D Buttons while powering the amp.

Q: My amp seems to be malfunctioning. What can I do as an end user?

Line 6 Amp Trouble Shooting

Q: Where can I get replacement knobs/speakers/logos for my HD147 amp?

Line 6 Store

Q: Where can I download a HD147 manual?

Line 6 Manuals