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Spider Valve MkII - V.1.50 Opening Up - Changes... 13-03-2010 Comments (0)

a few thoughts as you explore the sound design changes Line 6 made with the update V. 1.50 for Spider Valve MkII. -

Bundle Save
If you want to save your existing self-made presets after the update, start Spider Valve MkII edit with the amp connected so your existing User presets load, (or hit "receive all")  then be sure to do a "Save Bundle" to your desktop. This at least give you a record of what you'd been using before the update, BUT- the sounds of those presets will definitely change and need to be tweaked.

More Gain
There is now more gain going into the tube stages of the amp, and this means that you'll need to re-learn the relationship of the Drive, Channel Volume and Master Volume. I know it might take a bit more work, and we know it's always a little dicey updating the sound of something that a lot of folks have already gotten used to, but we felt it was worth doing.  The short answer why we did it  is we felt that in live situations, the amp could be made to perform better.

Opening Up On Stage
A big part of sound design is  balancing between trying to make an amp that sound great in the store, great in your bedroom, and great on a stage when everyone's cranked. We thought our initial pass was a bit too much geared toward the lower volume experience, so  we tried to "open up" the sound by tweaking how much the amp compressed, adding some gain so the tubes could add some more harmonics, dealing with some frequency issues, etc. While it might take a bit more time to rediscover your sweet spot, I hope that overall you'll find the amp has more b**ls now, and is more exciting harmonically. I hope, I hope. : )

Factory restore after update
Once you've saved anything you want to save, be sure you do a factory restore after the update- (hold down the Channel A button on power up, and press the "presets" encoder") Without doing that, levels will be all over the place and amp model defaults will not be correctly loading.

More on the model changes is found here.

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Spider Valve MkII - Spider Valve Edit available... 11-03-2010 Comments (0)

Line 6 released Spider Valve Edit V. 1.03 as a free download.

Spider Valve MkII Edit software is a free editor/librarian application for your Spider Valve MkII 112, 212 and HD100. This application makes editing, saving and sharing your Spider Valve MkII Tones a snap. Download v1.03 here to check it out!

If you already have a Spider Valve MkII and are ready to start tweaking your presets, you can use Line 6 Monkey:

• Connect your FBV MkII to your Spider Valve MkII using a standard FBV cable
• Connect your FBV MkII to your computer using a standard USB cable
• Launch Line 6 Monkey on your computer
• Download the latest version of Spider Valve MkII Edit
• Install and go!

(If you don't own an FBV MkII foot controller you can update using standard MIDI cables and a USB MIDI interface)

Check out CustomTone.com to start sharing your favorite Spider Valve MkII presets!

*For online Help docs click HERE.

*For Spider Valve MkII Edit Release Notes click HERE.

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Spider Valve MkII - Firmware V. 1.50.00 available... 11-03-2010 Comments (0)

Line 6 released new software for Spider Valve MkII series amplifiers V. 1.50.00 and is now available for free download.

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SPIDER FX INFUSION v1.50 is a free firmware upgrade for your Spider Valve MkII 112, 212, and HD 100. It requires the registration of either of the USB-equipped FBV Shortboard MkII or FBV Express MII foot-controllers to enable connectivity to the amp, or the Spider Valve MkII itself if you are performing the update via MIDI. This new firmware features: 28 new FX Models (Stomps, Comps, Mods, Delays, Reverbs and Wahs) Compatibility with the new Spider Valve MkII Edit application Effect menus have Model Select parameter Manual + A, B, C, or Quick Loop controls Effect bypass from front panel Minor bug fixes Update Instructions: All Spider Valve MkII amplifiers can be updated using an FBV MkII Express or FBV MkII Shortboard, as follows: Connect your FBV MkII to your Spider Valve MkII using a standard FBV cable Connect your FBV MkII to your computer using a standard USB cable Launch Line 6 Monkey on your computer Select your Spider Valve MkII as the connected device if it isn't automatically selected Select the Flash Memory line item and click "Update Selection" Register your FBV MkII Express or Shortboard if it isn't already registered, then proceed with the update If you don't own an FBV MkII you can still install the update using MIDI cables and a USB MIDI interface Updating Note: Updating firmware does not erase User Presets. To return the amp to its factory settings, which includes restoring original User Presets and Amp Model Defaults, press the "A" Channel button on power up, then press the "Presets" encoder. *For online Help docs click HERE. *For Update FAQs click HERE. NOTE: if you have already registered your hardware, launch Line 6 Monkey to download the v1.50 update

OS: Windows XP, Mac OS X, Mac OS Tiger, Windows Vista, Mac OS Leopard, Windows 7, Mac OS Snow Leopard

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Spider Valve MkII - Changes to Models and MIDI... 25-02-2010 Comments (0)

Here's some additional info on the release of Spider Infusion for Spider Valve MkII, reworks on the amp models and MIDI implementation and use.

Line 6 won't be releasing Spider FX Infusion/Edit for SV MkII this week, Line 6 is still pulling it all together and expect the release within the next two weeks.

As for what's in the update- it correlates pretty much to the Spider IV update in terms of the effects and editor. The SV MkII has it's own editor and own patch format. Additionally,  Line 6 has done some more sound design on the models in the MkII. They felt the amp wasn't quite responding as they wanted, particularly when pushed.

There is definitely more gain across the board, and there should also be more headroom particularly on the clean and mid gain models. If you love what you have now, you'll still be able to get it by adjusting your gain staging, but there will ultimately be more there when you reach for it. Time is also used to make some improvements based on some of the feed back they recieved. 

Line 6 also upgraded the midi implementation- you'll know be able to generate a complete midi dump from the amp to back up your whole system, and  a more complete midi spec in a separate doc will be published on line.

I don't know how many of you with SV MkII's are midi guys, but there are some really fun things to do with this amp if you do want to daisy chain multiple amps. All knob controls are sent downstream via midi so any adjustment you make on one front panel is updated in an amp or amps you have next in line, OR you can control multiple SV MkII's with one floorboard. It's very slick- just send the FBV into the first amp, and midi out to midi in on the next one. Very fun, and yes, a little expensive- but FUN.

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Spider Valve MkII - Free Software updates for Spider Valve MkII... 14-01-2010

LINE 6 ANNOUNCES FREE SOFTWARE UPDATES FOR SPIDER VALVE MkII GUITAR AMPLIFIERS
—Free downloads provide over 25 additional effects and a computer-based editor-librarian—

CALABASAS, Calif.—January 14, 2010—Line 6, Inc. (line6.com), the industry leader in digital modeling technology for music-creation products, announced today three free updates that deliver a host of effect models and a computer-based editor-librarian to Spider Valve™ MkII guitar amplifiers: Spider Valve MkII Edit and Spider FX Infusion software.

“Spider amplifiers are famous for their unparalleled flexibility,” remarked Aaron Suplizio, Amplifier Category Manager at Line 6.  “These free updates, which deliver additional effects and expanded flexibility, are the icing on the cake.”

Spider FX Infusion delivers 28 additional effects to Spider Valve MkII amplifiers.  The free update more than doubles the amount of overdrives, compressors, delays, reverbs, mods, and wahs included each amplifier, and boosts the total to more than 50 effects: a number that tops the amount offered by any other modeling amplifier.

Spider Valve MkII Edit provide computer-based editor-librarian functionality to Spider Valve MkII guitar amplifiers.  Users can edit their presets, create backups, and share tones via email with other Spider amplifier users.  Spider presets can also be traded freely at CustomTone.com, a popular Line 6 website used for the trading and rating of Line 6 presets.

A Line 6 FBV™ MkII foot controller is required to download and use Spider Valve MkII Edit, and Spider FX Infusion software. Spider Valve MkII Edit and Spider FX Infusion software for Spider Valve MkII amplifiers will be available for download from www.line6.com/software as of February 9, 2010. Spider IV 15 and 30 are not compatible with the updates.

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Spider Valve MkII - Spider Valve MkII is shipping... 28-09-2009

Line 6 is now shipping Spider Valve MkII. . Depending on inventory taken and ground to cover your local dealer will have stock already or in the near future.

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Spider Valve MkII - Spider Valve MkII Pictures... 25-09-2009

Here are some 'bigger' pictures of the new Spider Valve MkII guitar amplifiers

Just click on the picture of the amp you want to look at up close and you'll be taken to an uncompressed photo .

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Spider Valve MkII - Spider Valve MkII Pressrelease... 25-09-2009

Line 6 announces Spider Valve MkII guitar amplifiers

Powerful and flexible new amplifiers from the ground-breaking collaboration of Line 6 and amp-design legend, Reinhold Bogner.

CALABASAS, Calif. September 25, 2009—Line 6, Inc. (line6.com), the industry leader in digital modeling technology for music creation products, announced today its new Spider Valve™ MkII guitar amplifiers.  The latest collaborative effort from Line 6 and Reinhold Bogner, the new amp line offers the flexibility of world-class modeling, the performance of boutique-style tube amp design and many new features inspired by the original Spider Valve™ amplifiers, the line’s award-winning predecessors.

“Spider Valve MkII amplifiers will offer all the warmth and punch you’d expect from Reinhold Bogner, one of the top names in boutique amplifier design,” comments Aaron Suplizio, Line 6 product marketing manager.  “Plus, combined with Line 6 advances like immortal amp models and premium effects, a direct-record output and extensive MIDI control, Spider Valve MkII is a complete package for all kinds of professional guitarists.”

The new amplifier line is well-rounded with two 40-watt combos and a powerful 100-watt head.   12AX7 preamp tubes (two in each combo; four in the head) combine with Line 6 modeling to deliver creamy, cascading distortion and enriched tube harmonics.  Perfectly matched 6L6 power tubes (again, two in each combo; four in the head) in the Bogner-designed power section drive the Celestion® Vintage 30 speakers to provide unprecedented sonic impact.

Spider Valve MkII amplifiers feature 16 rich-sounding amp models and 20 brilliant on-board Smart FX.  The amp models, inspired by the most celebrated modern and vintage guitar tones, provide the next generation in Line 6 amp tone.  The on-board effects deliver a complete palette of colors and textures including a collection of beautiful delays, tangy mods and lush reverbs.  Players also get access to cutting-edge effects including an astonishingly responsive intelligent pitch-shifter, a built-in looper, auto-wah and more.  Four effects can be used simultaneously and edited completely to create the perfect sonic landscape.  Plus, every working player’s dream, Spider Valve MkII amplifiers can save up to 128 user-programmed presets.

Foot-controller and MIDI connectivity make Spider Valve MkII the essential studio and stage centerpiece.  A Line 6 FBV™ foot controller can add a volume/wah pedal, tap tempo for all time-based effects, control over Pitch Glide, an easy-to-read LCD chromatic tuner display and more.

Spider Valve MkII 112 combo:                      831,81 EUR MSRP incl. 19% VAT 

Spider Valve MkII 212 combo:                    1010,31 EUR MSRP incl. 19% VAT

Spider Valve MkII HD100 head:                   950,81 EUR MSRP incl. 19% VAT

About Line 6, Inc.

Based in Calabasas, California, Line 6 is a leading manufacturer of guitars, amplifiers, effects, effects processors and recording interfaces.  Line 6 is world-renowned for its studio- and stage-standard gear featuring its patented amp and effect modeling and digital wireless technologies.  Line 6 invented digital guitar amp modeling technology in 1996, and is currently the #1 maker of guitar amplifiers.  Its award-winning products, including POD®, are used by musicians worldwide and have been used on countless platinum and Grammy-award-winning titles.  Line 6 is distributed in over 60 countries with operations in the United States, China and the United Kingdom.  For more information, visit www.line6.com. 

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