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peacock1987 · 11-25-2008, 04:48 PM

Hi guys, I have got ahold of a spidervalve to try out before I decide to buy one and one thing is puzzling me about it. When you change channels/sounds, the volume jumps up massively until you touch the volume pot. I do not understand this at all,. Surely this is a fundamental flaw. This would be a nightmare live. Any ideas???

nocaster · 11-25-2008, 05:03 PM

No it's normal.

The volume setting is stored as part of the patch. Therefore, re-save/copy over the patch with the revised volume setting and when you go back to it - it'll be fine.

It's actually a better way of doing it. Means you can set volume for lead, rhythm, etc.

K

peacock1987 · 11-25-2008, 05:08 PM

As in, when you save the sounds on say the pedal or on the four channels on the amp?? I suppose thats ok then as when your gigging the levels will be set. I take it this is what you mean???

peacock1987 · 11-25-2008, 05:09 PM

Until of course you wish to change the level which you do by altering the master.

guitargeek62 · 11-29-2008, 12:04 AM

each channel keeps the channel volume at whatever it was at during the save process, just change the channel volume (not the master) on the loud ones and balance it with the others remembering to save everytime you change presets to check

Amberience · 11-29-2008, 12:08 AM

Dude.. don't do it!! Get a Laney VH100r for roundabouts the price of a Spidervalve!!

guitargeek62 · 11-29-2008, 12:10 AM

spidervalves arent bad at all tbh, more versatile than the laney imo and also, more usable........ 100 watts anyone? no? didnt think so

Amberience · 11-29-2008, 12:56 AM

Spidervalve head is 100 watts, and versatility means nothing when you've got a crappy pre-amp.

peacock1987 · 11-29-2008, 01:01 PM

iv been trying out my mates spidervalve and was pleased enough with it but then played it next to my marshall MG and it sounded worse!!! I could not believe it. I'm gutted.

peacock1987 · 11-29-2008, 01:09 PM

It just sounded 'thin.' only way to describe it.

11-25-2008, 04:48 PM	#1
peacock1987 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 271	Line 6 Hi guys, I have got ahold of a spidervalve to try out before I decide to buy one and one thing is puzzling me about it. When you change channels/sounds, the volume jumps up massively until you touch the volume pot. I do not understand this at all,. Surely this is a fundamental flaw. This would be a nightmare live. Any ideas???

11-25-2008, 05:03 PM	#2
nocaster Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 9,365	No it's normal. The volume setting is stored as part of the patch. Therefore, re-save/copy over the patch with the revised volume setting and when you go back to it - it'll be fine. It's actually a better way of doing it. Means you can set volume for lead, rhythm, etc. K __________________ http://redstaraudioco.com/ Coming soon.......... http://www.diypedalkits.com/

11-29-2008, 12:04 AM	#5
guitargeek62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newquay Posts: 11,747	each channel keeps the channel volume at whatever it was at during the save process, just change the channel volume (not the master) on the loud ones and balance it with the others remembering to save everytime you change presets to check __________________ Mod Club member PS3 user id "sclarke_62" http://www.playfire.com/a/group/musicradar-gamers FOR SALE '63 Gibson Les Paul Jr

11-29-2008, 12:10 AM	#7
guitargeek62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newquay Posts: 11,747	spidervalves arent bad at all tbh, more versatile than the laney imo and also, more usable........ 100 watts anyone? no? didnt think so __________________ Mod Club member PS3 user id "sclarke_62" http://www.playfire.com/a/group/musicradar-gamers FOR SALE '63 Gibson Les Paul Jr

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11-25-2008, 05:08 PM	#3
peacock1987 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 271	As in, when you save the sounds on say the pedal or on the four channels on the amp?? I suppose thats ok then as when your gigging the levels will be set. I take it this is what you mean???

11-25-2008, 05:09 PM	#4
peacock1987 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 271	Until of course you wish to change the level which you do by altering the master.

11-29-2008, 12:08 AM	#6
Amberience Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,981	Dude.. don't do it!! Get a Laney VH100r for roundabouts the price of a Spidervalve!!

11-29-2008, 12:56 AM	#8
Amberience Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,981	Spidervalve head is 100 watts, and versatility means nothing when you've got a crappy pre-amp.

11-29-2008, 01:01 PM	#9
peacock1987 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 271	iv been trying out my mates spidervalve and was pleased enough with it but then played it next to my marshall MG and it sounded worse!!! I could not believe it. I'm gutted.

11-29-2008, 01:09 PM	#10
peacock1987 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 271	It just sounded 'thin.' only way to describe it.