I just got home with my new fbv express mkii to use with my spinder iv 75, and im seeing the same issues. Using fbv express mkii with pod x3 pro and dual tone by jaroslawvenzke, april 6. How to play pads in ableton live using a midi foot. Perfectly paired with spider iv and spider valve mkii amplifiers, fbv shortboard mkii provides complete, handsfree control of the. External routing is as simple as the internal routing. Fbv express mkii delivers outofthe box, plugnplay connectivity. Line6 fbv express mkii thomann united arab emirates. I bought the express unit and immediately had a problemmy intent was to use it as a midi controller for ableton live.
Im not any good with midi configs, but was wondering if some of midi gurus on here could decipher this and see if the new line6 fbv shortboard mkii could be somehow used as a midi controller for the axefx. Full midi support via any midi controller including line 6 fbv shortboard mkii and fbv express mkii foot controllers. The latest update of propellerhead record version 1. If its the fbv controller with a usb port, you can download fbv control. In turn, line 6 has created an fbv control preset that works with both foot controllers to provide convenient automatic functionality with propellerhead record. Im interested in going this route since this will allow you to control both guitar rig and send out miditransport commands to your daw at the same time, unlike rig kontrol. Ableton live live standard and live intro work as well cablesdirect boxes to run audio from your computer to your sound board. It is also possible to use the fbv 3 to control mac or pc midi apps via usb, using the line 6 fbv control application. View and download line 6 fbv express mkii user manual online. Use a line 6 fbv3 or fbv shortboard mkii to their potential including full color leds with fbv3 with this raspberry pi arduino based diy project. Line6piper aka matt piper demonstrates live guitar loop recording using the line 6 fbv shortboard mkii. The fbv express mkii uses a rj45 connector for communication and power. This free firmware update for helix and hx hardware processors introduces a new amp model, two new cab models, six new effects models, output and gain reduction meters, signal presentclip meters, and more. Fbv control software is a free downloadable application that provides a graphical representation of your fbv express mkii for customization of midi commands sent via usb.
I bought a brandnew hp laptop quad hps top of the line. Getting started 11 getting started congratulations if youve obtained a new fbv shortboardtm tmmkii or fbv express mkii since you are now equipped for remote, handsfree access to numerous line 6 products, as well as 3rd party midi software. Setting up a line 6 fbv express mkii with propellerhead. Fbv express is not compatible with ax212, flextone i, ii or hd, pod pro, bass pod, bass pod pro and spider. Five fx onoff footswitches with colored led rings make it easy to change tones and switch effects on the fly. Change, scroll and select presets with uncompromising speed. Add or remove effects in an instant and synchronize them with tap tempo. Fbv shortboard mkii also features a usb jack that can be used for upgrading the firmware of spider iv and spider valve mkii amplifiers. While it was a great pedal and worked well as a midi foot controller, i wanted a pedal that offered more customization and control. The user can assign changes and transport commands or instructions that drive popular audio platforms. Line 6 fbv express mkii usb foot controller at gear4music. Learn how to assign midi ccs to set lists in pod farm 2.
Using this preset with the fbv shortboard mkii, i found it. Plus it has a much more informative display that shows names of patches. The application shows you a graphical representation of your fbv express mkii and lets you customize the midi commands you send via usb. Line 6 fbv express mkii line 6 factory reset all devices please check out my demos if you have time. A midi foot controller i used the line 6 fbv express mkii. This document will walk you through setting up and using your fbv. This page contains information about the user manual for the fbv express from line 6. A locally cached version of user manual is available at. The steel footswitches are built for constant stomping. Control ableton live with line6 fbv shortboard mkii youtube. It offered 4 switches, and a volumewah pedal with toe tap to switch the pedal effects.
Ive set the fbv express to mirror the logidys setup with foot switch a being patchup, b being patchdown, and d being sustain. After much troubleshooting on my own i came across note which states that they havent created a version of the control application which works with windows 10. With a backlit display that shows where you are, and rugged steel stomp switches and pedal to give you complete control of where youre going. Foot controller presets for tripleplay use fishman. An fbv shortboard mkii or fbv express mkii with firmware version 1. The line 6 fbv 3 is a professional foot controller for the firehawk 1500 stage amp, boasting extensive functionality to give users an advanced and modern stage experience.
Line 6 fbv express mkii guitar footswitch black music123. The fbv shortboard mkii keeps you at the foot of the stage instead of tied to the front of your line 6 amp or pod. The line 6 fbv 3 pedalboard is an advanced foot controller that is designed for handsfree control of line 6s firehawk, amplifi, and spider lines of guitar amplifiers as well as pod. Personally i have a spider iv 150w amp which is a great combo modelling amp, however it can be impractical when it comes to changing channels etc. Line6 fbv express usb mkii voetschakelaar met 4 knoppen a, b, c en d en een expressiepedaal voor volume zwelt op en wah klinkt. Fbv express mkii and pod farm 2 midi control youtube.
Line 6 fbv express mkii guitar footswitch black guitar. I used a stereo 18 inch to dual mono 14 cable and then ran those into 2 direct boxes that fed the foh board. In order to do this you need a dedicated footswitch or floorboard. I just upgraded my first generation fbv express to an fbv 3, for use with my amplifi 150. The fullsized volumewah pedal feels solid and features plenty of grip. We recommend line 6 fbv 3, fbv shortboard mkii and fbv express mkii foot controllers. Anyone using line 6 fbv shortboard mkii to control guitar rig. Perfectly paired with spider iv and spider valve mkii guitar amplifiers, fbv express mkii provides complete, handsfree control of the looper, pitchshifter and other onboard amplifier effects. Use fbv mkii as a surface controller in sonar sonar includes its own act midi controller plugin feature, which allows you to. It is not compatible with older units which have pedal jacks labeled simply pedal.
Line 6 fbv 3 advanced guitar footswitch guitar center. Het fbv shortboard mkii of fbv express mkii gebruiken met line. Matt is the inhouse propellerhead product specialist at line 6, and the author of the acclaimed instructional guide, reason 4 ignite. Line 6 black fbv express mkii guitar footswitch woodwind. I have a line6 fbv mk2 controller spider iv amp died a long ago lol and i wanted it to send midi signals to reaper so that i can press playrecordstop or change for example a patch in my guitar vst with a click on the footswitch. Assign the footswitches and pedal to perform midi ccs, bank changes, program changes and even transport commands to drive many popular audio applications including protools, propellerhead reason and record. Line 6 fbv express mkii foot controller tough enough for arena stages yet small enough to fit in your backpack, the line 6 fbv express mkii delivers a crucial collection of handsfree functionality that will keep you at the foot of the stage instead of tied to the front of your line 6 amp or pod. Assign midi notes to controller by fievel210, october 29, 2019. Line 6 fbvexpress mkii foot controller geartree reverb.
Intuitive midi learn functionality makes it easy to control model bypass, volume, mute, global tap tempo, the virtual aby box and more. Stomp the four steel footswitches to quickly store and select channel presets, synchronize your timebased effects with tap tempo, activate the chromatic tuner, and more. It is made for spider ii, vetta ii, fextone iii and other fbvcompatibles. I just noticed that line6 released a new version of the fbv sb that has some midi functionality. Previously i was using the line 6 fbv express mkii.
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