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Documents - Flextone III - Referencesheet (pdf)... 28-09-2005

Harry den Dekkerhas made a FLEXTONE III referencesheet in pdf format. Download Flextone III Referencesheet

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Reactor 112 - Docking Station Video... 27-09-2005

As a result of many requests. Here's a small video that shows the Atomic Reactor 112 and the use of the DS1 Docking Station, how it's mounted, how to install your modeler and connect it...

• Click here to watch the Atomic Amps "Docking Station video (.wmv 3,8 MB)

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Tonecore - Coding Versions... 26-09-2005

There's something about them that isn't known to many users. The Tonecorepedals have a digital coding. You can check the coding version you have if you follow these 4 easy steps...


  1. Plug a cable into pedal input to power it up
  2. Unplug cable
  3. Press footswitch through the second switch and hold it.
  4. Plug cable back into the input and count the number of red and amber flashes.

RED = 1.0 * * * AMBER = 0.1+

Meaning, a Verison 1.2 would flash Red (once) then two Amber flashes. A version 1.0 pedal only flashes once Red. Most pedals will be on a Version 1.0 status. However you may have a different version yourself. Well you know how to check it now...

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How it Started Video... 22-09-2005

Vinny's been kind enough to send in a video of a conversation he had with Tom King, president of Atomic Amps. He explains on video how he got Atomic started...

• Click here to watch the Atomic Amps "how it started" video (wmv. 4,7 MB)

Source: Vinny / vettaville.nl

Straight UP Demos in Holland... 19-09-2005

Strait Up is the Bose demo band for Europe. They'll be doing some free demos in Holland in the upcoming months. Info on free workshops with your owm band and the PS1 system is also possible. Just click the link for more info..

• Click here to have the actual info on Straitup and Bose demos in Dutch
• Click here for more info on PS1 in Dutch
• Click here if you are interested in a workshop for your band with the PS1 system

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Tonecore - Power to the Core - AC vs DC... 13-09-2005

Tone core pedals work on DC (Direct Current). What's the difference between AC en DC? well...

AC stands for Alternating Current. Meaning that the flow of electricity alternates, first in one direction, then back the other way. So it alternates in both directions, there's no polarity and the plugs can be wired as you see fit.

DC stands for Direct Current. Meaning that the flow of electricity always runs in one direction. DC power connections, like on the Tonecore pedals, always have a polarity. In the case of the Tonecore pedals this means that the center is negative and the tip is positive. See the picture below.

When connecting different power supplies (other then DC1 from Line 6), be sure that each output is completely isolated. This means that you won't have any ground loops or interaction between pedals that can cause hum and noise.

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Tonecore - Power to the Core - Batteries... 13-09-2005

When you're using a Tonecore Pedal with batteries, use a 9 volt, alkaline battery. The battery life will vary greatly, however, you should expect at least 3-4 hours from a quality alkaline battery and may get up to 8 hours depending on model used.

Different Tonecore pedals have different power requirements.

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Tonecore - Power to the Core - 1 Pedal... 13-09-2005

There have been several request on how to power the Tonecorepedals and how to power them. Whell let's see what you can do, why and how.

Just one pedal, If you're running just one pedal before your amp, just use the DC1 power supply from Line 6, it's designed for the work and offers 9V DC with a 200 mA current. Of course you could use a normal single 9 Volt battery aswell.

Tone Core pedals require a 9vdc, 100ma isolated power supply. If you want to power more than one at a time, the Voodoo Labs Pedal Power 2 is also compatible. When using the DC1 it'll disconnect the battery.

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Vetta 2 Namm Introduction... 10-09-2005

Welcome to Vettaville's Special 2003 Summer NAMM webpage. Featuring information on the new Line 6 Vetta II Amp/Software Update   (click on pics for larger image)           News For All Current Vetta Owners Greetings my fellow Vettanarians (and those soon to be), Well, it's that time again...the 2003 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, TN. And once again, Line 6 has raised the bar of their "flagship" amp with the debut of the new Vetta II Amp and Software Update for all current Vetta owners. The Vetta II Software Update will bring all existing Vetta's up to the same software features as the Vetta II Amp. And with a simple hardware install of the new Vetta Digital Interface, your original Vetta can have the same Variax/Digital I/O hardware featured on the new Vetta II. You'll also notice that Line 6 has done a cosmetic upgrade with the Vetta II as well. So if you decide you like the new look of the Vetta II, then Line 6 is also prepared to update your current amp to a cool shade of black.  IMHO - I'm really excited about this software update because there are some fantastic features and amp/fx models that have been introduced. The future of tone is ours!!! Line 6 Vetta II The Vetta II info being provided here on Vettaville is based on what is currently in beta test. Since the testing is not complete, there may be other changes that might occur before the final version of software is released. The Basics The Vetta II is essentially the same Vetta amp we have come to know and love, but with a complete package update. The new amp now contains over 70 amp models, with more than two dozen of these being exclusive Line 6 models (yes, those newer amp models found in the HD147 made their way into the V2). A handful of newly created effects have been added of various types and in various categories. There are two new Distortion Stomp Boxes, five new Modulation effects that can be used as Stomp Boxes or Post Effects, two Tremolos that can now be used as Stomp Boxes, six new Modulation Post Effects including stereo modulations, a stereo post Delay, and 12 new Synth/Filter Stomp Boxes that emulate many classic monophonic synthesizers and filter sweep effects. The addition of these several new fx models brings the complete tone arsenal to over 100 models of speaker cabinets, stompbox effects, studio effects, and microphones. And with the addition of a digital I/O, and direct connection with the Variax digital modeling guitar, the Vetta II is the world’s most advanced guitar amplifier. Vetta II Differences From the Original Vetta:                                         1- New software provides more amp models, effects, and features.                                         2- Vetta Digital Interface card provides digital I/O plus a Variax input.                                         3- Newly stylized box, panel, and knobs. Upgrading Your Vetta with Vetta II’s Features All of Vetta II’s software features can be downloaded into an original Vetta, which gives it access to Vetta II’s new sounds and features. This download will be available for free from Line 6 to all Vetta owners.All that’s required is a computer with an Internet connection and a MIDI interface. In addition, every Vetta ever built includes an expansion slot that can accommodate the Vetta Digital Interface if it is desired to add digital audio inputs and outputs for recording as well as a Variax input. With the software upgrade and the addition of the Vetta Digital Interface, any original Vetta can be brought up to complete Vetta II specifications. (if you just desire to update the software alone, nothing else is required). The Vetta Digital Interface (VDI web page) Digital Recording Vetta II has extensive digital audio input and output capabilities. Vetta can be recorded digitally via AES/EBU or S/PDIF interfaces at up to 24-bit/96KHz resolution. Vetta II’s digital inputs can be used to send any digital audio signal through its vast collection of amplifiers, cabinets, and effects. Re-Amping Another powerful use of the digital connections is for re-amping. This technique allows you to change any of your amplifier or effects settings after you have recorded them. Vetta II can route your dry, direct guitar signal out the digital outputs while simultaneously sending it through all of its amp and effects models. The direct outputs can be recorded to your computer/DAW/tape recorder at the same time as the direct digital dry signal. When your finished recording, send the dry track back to Vetta II’s digital inputs. Now, if you’re not satisfied with the tone that you recorded, you can change it in Vetta II and send the signal back out its digital outputs to your recorder, without ever leaving the digital domain. Variax with Vetta II Each Vetta II includes a rugged, locking RJ-45 Variax cable that is used to connect your Variax to Vetta II. This single cable provides everything needed for complete synergy between Variax and Vetta II, eliminating the need for batteries or the XPS power supply for your Variax. The cable provides power to the Variax, digital audio from Variax to Vetta II, and bi-directional communication for control of the Variax.  hgf Each Vetta II channel memory can remember which of Variax’s guitar models and pickup selection to use, as well as the setting of its tone control. Additionally, each Vetta channel can be programmed to send signal to the speakers, to the direct XLR and ¼” outputs, or both. This means that you can instantly switch from a single-coil solid body guitar through a tweed amp, to a mic’ed acoustic 12-string coming through just the P.A. system. hgf Since the Variax converts each of its six strings to digital signals through 24-bit A/D convertors, by using a direct digital connection to the Vetta, the Variax's digital models remain in the digital domain for the highest possible signal quality About The Power Amp With regard to the power amp, the power amps on the Vetta II Combo vs. the original Vetta Combo are the same. And the design of the power amps in the Combo are in fact the same as the HD's, but with lower total power (150W stereo vs. 300W stereo). And it might interest you to know that the power amp design of the Vetta II HD is the same as the original Vetta HD (which is also the same as the HD 147)...bottom line, Line 6 spent a lot of time developing this technology to have plenty of power, great transient ("blink-factor") response, and consistency. Power Amp Ratings Initially, the power amps were rated very conservatively (maybe too conservatively). But Line 6 is now quoting the actual measured RMS power, which in the case of the HD 147, the Vetta II HD, and the original Vetta HD is 300 watts stereo into any selected load. In short, these amps pack a lot of power.  Power Amp Sonic Differences There are no sonic differences whatsoever in the power amp section of the original Vetta vs. the new Vetta II vs. the new HD 147. However, there are some subtle sonic differences with the HD 147 in which Line 6 did some tonal tuning that they felt was a musically useful complement to the specific models that are in the HD 147 since the user does not have any post-eq control over the amp itself. Therefore, if a Vetta II and the HD 147 are set up with the exact same model, and the exact same settings for all the knobs (and are matched in level to .1 dB with a meter so that you don't get "fooled" by volume differences masquerading as tonal differences), the tones on the Vetta II can be matched to the HD 147 by simply using two bands of the Post-EQ. If you own a Vetta II, use the Post-EQ creatively to adjust any model to your own personal taste. Foot Controllers A wide range of foot controllers are available for Vetta II. The FBV4 provides a cost-effective way of selecting up to four channel memories. FBV Shortboard allows access to all 128 channel memories of Vetta II, has dedicated effects on/off and Tap Tempo switches, a large channel name display, and a wah/volume pedal. The FBV gives you all this, plus more effects on/off switches and a second pedal for independent wah and volume.     FBV4 FBV - Shortboard FBV   Amp Model Differences Yes...there are some differences between the old and new versions of the Vetta's 49 original Amp Models. However, many of the changes are subtle. The differences break into three categories: fgh                         1 - Tonal improvements due to more refined modeling since Vetta was released,                          2 - Drive knob scaling, to reduce volume changes over the drive range, and/or                          3 - Channel Volume scaling, to provide a more consistent output level from amp to amp.   fgh The end result is an even more refined tone than before. Additionally, some of the cabinet model refinements that have been made for Flextone III and HD 147 have been also made to Vetta’s cabinet models. Your Vetta Patches Under Vetta II Sonically, your settings should be the same, although some level adjustment should be expected due to the changes in how the Drive and Channel Volume now work.  Typically, the only manual change you should require would be to turn up or down the Channel Volume of your amp model.  No change should be required to the Drive level, since the amount of drive is unchanged; only the relative output level for a given Drive setting has changed (which is controlled by the Channel Volume). The Direct Outputs Yes...there are differences in the Direct Outputs. The Vetta II takes advantage of the improvements to the A.I.R. II mic and cab modeling that Line 6 have since used in the PODxt, Flextone III and HD 147 amps.  The Direct Output sound is now more realistic than ever. Post Effects Routing Vetta II now allows for the five stereo Post Effects (pitch, loop, mod, delay, verb) to be connected together in any order, and each can be selected to operate in series or in parallel, or chained to create combination effects.  This routing is changeable in the same simple manner that the Stomp Box effects can be routed. Power Differences  There are NO power differences!!! The Vetta and Vetta II Combo are each 150 watts (75 watts per channel), and the Vetta and Vetta II HD are each 300 watts (150 watts per channel).  These power amps are designed to have tube amplifier response, with plenty of headroom for that transient “blink” factor.  The wattage of original Vetta models were rated very conservatively, resulting in smaller wattage numbers being reported. MIDI Sysex Editing  While there is not currently a Tone Transfer software editor available for the Vetta family, Line 6 hopes to make one available before the end of 2003. As an interesting side note: It appears that software improvements are being added to the Vetta II for parameter editing via MIDI Sysex commands. I tried a simple experiment, I decided to hook up my Vetta to the PC's MIDI Interface, then started the SoundDiver Editor for the POD 2.0...and sure enough, I could actually change the Vetta's Amp Model, Drive, Bass, Mid, Treble, Presence, and Volume parameters for AMP1 within SoundDiver. So it looks like we may eventually get the the software editor that we've all desired. Nathan Shane's  Vetta II Software Update Faves I'm really excited about some of these following new features: Volume Pedal - three different styles of volume pedal curves to choose from, Linear, Log, and Double Log. This setting can be saved differently for each patch channel. L6 Boost + EQ - This is a dedicated stompbox (under the distortion category) which offers both GAIN and equalization parameters of BASS, MID GAIN, MID FREQ, and TREBLE. Now Vetta users can have a lead-boost at the stomp of a switch. Power Mode - a selectable HALF or FULL power option is now available. FULL power operates as we are already used to, but select HALF power (which obviously cuts the power and volume in half) and now the full movement of the Master Volume can be utilized without major jumps in volume...and yes, the amp still gets plenty loud when set to HALF!!! Tuner - the tuner showing on the LCD is now very smooth in movement and tracking. fgh Marshall JCM-900 Clean/Fender '67 Dual Showman Head- I've finally found "the" amp models and tone I've been searching for with these two new additions. Stereo Chorus - this chorus is one that I really like, why? Because it sounds nice, full, and wide...especially when using the Vetta Extension Cab. Mod Switch - the MODULATION switch on the FBV now controls the On/Off condition of either the POST PITCH or MOD effect. This setting is selectable under the FOOT CONTROL menu. (the fbv pitch shift/tremolo switch now only controls the tremolo) Output Setup - on the Output Setup menu page, the OUTPUT parameter now offers the user a choice of which outputs will be active for each preset on the Vetta. There are three output choices: Direct, Speaker or Normal. A setting of "Direct" means that only the Direct outputs will be active. A setting of "Speaker" means (obviously) that only the Speaker outputs are used. And a setting of "Normal" means that both the Direct and Speaker outputs will be used. These output options are ideal for those Variax users (and others using a piezo pickup) for playing acoustic guitar models/sounds which need to have their signal routed out to the P.A. system. Digital Effects Loop - the Vetta II (and those who install the Vetta Digital Interface) allows for the effects loop to be assigned to either the S/PDIF or AES/EBU digital I/O for use with external fx processors which use the same digital connections.   fgh     Vetta II Complete Amp Model Listing Click HERE for a descriptive list of the new amp models. In addition to the Vetta's original 49 amp models, Line 6 has added 24 new models plus a "Bypass" amp model as well, for a grand total of 74. (you'll find these same amp models in their new HD147 Amp as well). Of the new models, 12 are completely new Line 6 Originals, and the remaining 12 are modeled from various classic and modern amps.  hgf Please take note that there have been name changes to most of the emulated amp models, while the Line 6 Original amp models still carry the same names. <><td width="14" valign="top" height="1" b # Display Name Based on # Display Name Based On 1   Bypass (no amp) No Amp Model 38 '53 Fn Tweed Small Tweed Fender ‘53 Tweed Deluxe 2 Line 6 Tube Preamp Line 6 Original 39 '58 Fn Tweed B-Man Fender '58 Bassman 3   Line 6 Variax Acous Line 6 Original 40 '61 Fn Tweed Tiny Tweed Fender '61 Tweed Champ 4 Line 6 Piezacustic1 Line 6 Original 41   63 Fn Black Vib Verb Fender '63 Vibroverb 5 Line 6 Piezacustic2 Line 6 Original 42 '64 Fn Black Lux Fender '64 Deluxe 6 Line 6 Clean Line 6 Original 43 '65 Fn Black Double Fender '65 Twin Reverb

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Documents - HD 147 - Referencesheet... 08-09-2005

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Documents - Duoverb - Referencesheet... 08-09-2005

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Documents - Flextone III - Referencesheet ... 08-09-2005

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Documents - Spider II - Referencesheet... 08-09-2005

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Pas the Patches Please - Part II... 07-09-2005

Underneath the new batch of patches designed by SteveG-@-Bose and CJ-@-Bose, they have been working on crafting some great sounds on the Pod XT series for use with the Bose PS1 system. They released them here at Vettaville.nl as downloads. Thanks Guys for the time and effort. Enjoy.

Here's a note from CJ-@-Bose.

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Hello everyone, in the past 3-4 weeks I have been working with SteveG-at-Bose on getting some sounds together for fans of the PodXT to use with the Bose L1 System. Steve and I have managed to work together in creating a total of 18 patches that we were pleased with. We had a total of about 22-23 sounds originally.

However after carefully auditioning these sounds those that were not a 100% to our liking got axed. We used a Fender Stratocaster with two DiMarzio HS-3 and YJM pickups and a Suhr Standard with a Rio Grande BBQ humbucker (bridge) and two DiMarzio Virtual Vintage pickups. The sounds we wrote we only saved if they sounded good on all the pickups. The Rio Grande BBQ humbucker is a fairly strong pickup, but it’s not too “hot”. Its DC resistance reads out at about 11.25KOhms, so it’s a little hotter than a reissue P.A.F. humbucker.

The sounds are a collection of some of our favorite types of tones we’ve heard over the years. These sounds will be available as downloads from our website very soon. This should happen during the next week.

I’d like to thank Kyle and Ken for letting Steve and I make a lot of noise in the Live Music Technology sound lab. It was really fun to hear the L1 and the PodXT work so well together. It was also an “eye-opener” for me as well. Mostly because I am a huge fan of tube amps and have a serious bias against any guitar amp that is not filled with tubes! So, when I started this project I thought we could come up with some “OK” sounds that most people would like.

However, I was surprised when the sounds we were working on didn’t just sound good, they felt good. In my experience getting that tactile, responsive feel from guitar and amp working as one instrument is where the magic is. I think we’ve gotten pretty close with this batch of patches. I won’t say we’ve totally “nailed it” because tone is always an on going quest and it’s subjective. Plus, you can always tweak a tone just a little bit more. However, these tones should, if nothing else, serve as a starting point for you to create your own take on what we have started.

Please check out these patches when they become available on our website very soon. If you use the Line 6 Edit application you can see the descriptions of each tone that Steve G and I came up with. Thanks for reading!

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Here's a note from SteveG-@-Bose

A point which I think will work out well for everybody is that all of the sounds work well for any application, on all pickup selections on the guitar(s)……This gives them somewhat more versatility for a "starting point" (Most people will probably want to tweak at least some aspect of a sound to suit their liking) For example, even a very unique and great sound needs to have some possible offshoots in terms of effects or equalization. So, in short, we tried not to "over-do" or oversaturate any part of the sound. There is much room for the player to alter settings to fit their playing style…..

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You can find all of the pertinent info under the notes section, using the new Line 6 Edit 2.1. You can find info on what type guitar, pickup and Bose output settings. All patches are in .l6t format. As there are more to come overtime an new way of searching will be added or refered to.

Just as a suggestion, for those of you that upload tones to Line 6's custom tone let the tone name start with PS1 and a space(or not), than the name of the patch, however you want to call it. For general use of finding what tones are specially designed for use with PAS this could help...

Here's an example of the underneath Acoustic patch, it could be uploaded named as PS1 Acoustic in for Line 6's custom tone. In this way you could search custom tone and easily find the patches made for Bose® Personalized Amplification System™ family of products.

• PS1 '70s Rock
• PS1 '77 JMP w TS9
• PS1 100lb Lead JB
• PS1 30 Watt EL 84
• PS1 EL 34 Standard1
• PS1 Fender CLSC
• PS1 Godzilla Crunch
• PS1 L6 Mr. Clean
• PS1 LA Studio Rack
• PS1 MJ Solo Tone
• PS1 Plexi-Flex
• PS1 Poly-Stomp
• PS1 Sampson D-30
• PS1 Semi-Dist Echo
• PS1 Single Coil GTR
• PS1 Slowgear1
• PS1 Vari-Recto
• PS1 Vol Swell(long)
• Click here to download the Bose crafted PODxt bundle patches for use with the PS1 system

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Tonecore - Verbzilla sound clips... 02-09-2005

Line 6 annouced the Tonecore Verbzilla pedal. Here are some soundclips in mp3. For more info see the topic below.

• '63 Spring
• Plate
• Room
• Cave
• Octo

• Click here to see the Verbzilla demo video

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