Line 6 POD Studio UX2 - How to install the software

[kepppel]

This video helped me with installing but can you make a shorter video which is as clear as this one. And better quality please. Thank you.

[tommybreschi]

a question this is compatible with cubase 4 ? and the ux8 too? please answer thanks man!! :D

[joeyxl3456]

thanks man

[jcunit91]

Sir, thank you. That is all I have to say.

[BatuAkdeniz]

Excuse me sir but i have a question. I'm gettin lot of latency from UX2 when i use my guitar plugged in my amp Roland Cube 20. I used to be an Audiophile 192 user and i got no latency problems. The weird thing is there's no latency when i use my guitar with Pod Farm or Guitar Rig(but i can't use that softwares with my amp cause it's gettin too noisy). Tried everything, changed the buffer size, but nothing different. Please help me, i'm gettin crazy.

Cheers.

[deathmast403]

the audio how do i not just restrict my computer to the ux2 cause when im using the ux2 i cant listen to the audio  on the internet or my computer just the programs.

[mrstillarookie]

dude, I'm new to POD studio, is it the same way to install the software for UX1?

[cobohall1975]

Very informative,thanks.

[WillPG1212]

Would you say this is the best device in this category? or are there others youd recomend?, im looking for something like this, and just want to know what the other options are.

thanks for any reply ;)

[ruppmusic]

@WillPG1212 I bought mine 2 years ago so I am not sure if there is anything newer that is better.

[daviepimpin69]

i bought my ux2 like 2 years ago an i sucked getting it hooked up,, wish i would of saw ur video back then lol

[DiCkRiChArDz]

Thank so much my friend!

[9Richi9mechs9]

the software run on windows 7?

[cpcrasher]

thanks man. you're cool

[g0lLuM2]

u are soooo hot thanks for help

[n0wayd00de]

I have a huge problem... I bought this interface a long time ago, and I moved out of the country. I took it with me when I left but I seem to have forgotten the CDs that came with it.. and I bought a new computer.. and since I didn't have the cds I downloaded the line 6 monkey thing from the internet but it says that to download the driver for my UX2 I have to register my product. But when I try to register it on their website it says error? Any clues as to what I'm doing wrong?

[ruppmusic]

@n0wayd00de I would check with support at line6.com website. Hopefully they can help you.

[zigzaghookie]

I want to use this for recording on my computer, I hooked everything up and there is no sound... What do I do?

[SymbolicNickolaus]

do i need to hook it to my amp? ( i have a shit amp.)

[ZekelWins]

thanks for the swift answer, it works now :), also now when i got it running with sound i've got an error that occurs frequently, its a sound error, its hard to describe, its like an echo that keeps coming, something like an echo or wah, and it shouldn't be there, and it's not an effect because the sound error keeps coming with any amp or tone, would be great if anyone knows the problem.

[northstarprod]

does the pod farm software run on vista ? thanks in advance.

[WielderOfTheSteel]

@ruppmusic Thanks for the quick reply! I found the error of my ways, and it wound up being a dead cord!

Thanks again!

[WielderOfTheSteel]

I just got my UX2. I have an Apple MacBook Pro. I'm not getting sound out of anywhere but headphones. I've downloaded drivers, PodFarm 2, all the updates, messed with the midi, etc. I've also plugged the UX2 into every jack on my amplifier.  I've also tried plugging into every jack in the UX2. Nothing.

Any suggestions on what I'm doing wrong?

[ruppmusic]

@WielderOfTheSteel I'm not sure. If your line out on the UX2 is going straight to your amp you should have sound. are the yellow lights on the level meters on or are you getting blinking red light? The blinking lights indicate its your connection to the computer somehow. Make sure your UX2 is connected to the computer before you start POD Farm.

[Fluffypopcicle]

@ruppmusic are you saying you need an amp to use the line 6 pod studio? if so how? there isn't an amp chord i have ever found that fits into single slot in the ux1 pod studio.

[ruppmusic]

@Fluffypopcicle Run it to an amp, through a mixer, etc. I have the UX2, but the UX1 should still have 2 1/4" analog outs for right and left. Use one of those to connect into your amp.

[ruppmusic]

@WielderOfTheSteel Check with support on line6.com, if you have sound through the headphones you should be getting sound through the line outputs.

[ZekelWins]

i just got my ux2 today, and i have installed all software, if i head into pod farm i can see readings on my equalizer while playing, but there is no sound, i got my amplifier connected with my computer, do i have to have the speakers directly connected to the ux2 or is it just an interphace to adjust?

[ruppmusic]

@ZekelWins yes you will need to connect the amp to the UX2 instead of your computer

[ruppmusic]

@ZekelWins I have intermittent problems like this. Sometimes re-starting my computer helps. Make sure you connect the POD to the computer and wait for the yellow lights come on the level display before you start the POD Farm software.

[a1176789]

@ZekelWins Hey, I have this exact same problem, just installed and updated my UX 2 and I can see that I am receiving a signal through the orange meters, but no sound is coming out of my speakers or headphones. Did you manage to resolve the issue?

[Kamilk12l]

How do I get the FX Junkie Pack included with UX2 ?

[ruppmusic]

@Kamilk12l you have to register the software then you get the free download

[charlieschapter]

Thanks heaps! This helped a lot! :)

[FuzzX2C]

I installed mine but I keep hearing buzzes and pops, do you know how to fix this

[kitarrikangelanejuzz]

Can I connect the speakers with line 6 pod farm ux2

[ruppmusic]

@kitarrikangelanejuzz It has analog outputs so you can run it to an amp or mixer

[ruppmusic]

@ruppmusic I am not sure what it could be. Maybe try lowering the output level.

[dante2k8]

hey ruppmusic guy, does it work in windows 7?

[ruppmusic]

@dante2k8 I am not sure if it works with Windows 7. Visit the Line 6 website, there should be some specs for yo to see there.

[The16alex16]

i have windows 7... and when i installed the software, i plugged in my guitar .. and there is just no sound comming out of the speakers. what do i do? answer fast!

[xTHURMANxMURMANx]

@The16alex16 Same here!!!!! Soooo frustrated right now!

[ivncdo0809]

nice dude!!

and if i should use the wah wah for example from 1:30 to 1:40 how do i get that??

and my effect pedals can be connected to the UX2?? , with this i won't need the amp anymore right??

[ruppmusic]

@ivncdo0809 The wah is a built in effect, so you will get that. Whether or not you want to use an amp is up to you. You still need to feed the audio outputs somewhere. You can patch back into the computer with a regular guitar cable (most likely you will need a 1/4" to 1/8" adapter). Otherwise you patch into your amp or mixer.

[MoFoTwinky]

HEEEY, can you use a bass with it?

[ruppmusic]

@MoFoTwinky sure you can use a bass. There are some bass effects and bass amps built in. I also think there might be a bass expansion pack available.

[MajomoN]

Thanks alot man! I appreciate your time making this video!

[DancingInFire]

Does this come with a decent programme to use to record what you're playing?

[ruppmusic]

@DancingInFire It comes with a recording program, but i don't use it. I use either cool edit pro or magic

[NewFGsweden]

I love you man.

[metaljunkie209]

thank you sooo much

[credor2]

can u use different amplifier emulation software with this interface or are u obliged to use pod farm? ie: can i use guitar rig 4 with this?

[ruppmusic]

I have never tried it.

You do need the PODFarm software running, but you can turn off all the sounds and try your other software to see if it works.

[freddym223]

yes,you can use rig 4 with the ux2 interface,but you will not hear the effects thru the usb.only thru the output

[credor2]

? how can you hear though usb? of course your gonna hear it though your output:(speakers or headphones)....if you mean something else plz explain

[freddym223]

i'll write you

[ruppmusic]

@credor2 The usb cable is just to interface the unit to the computer. You'll need to feed the audio output (s) back to the computers audio in or to an external amp, mixer, etc.

[Ripgak]

Thank you! Couldn't believe that the unit did not come with instructions on how to install it! You're a life saver.

[ruppmusic]

Thank you for the comment

[Tywhite84]

Thanks man! I'm sure you saved me atleast an hour!

[ruppmusic]

Glad it helped

[HotCammedLT1]

Thank you for posting this. I just got a UX2 for Xmas. I haven't had the chance to mess with it yet, but thank you. I'm sure you saved me a lot of time that I'd be wasting.

[ruppmusic]

I hope you have been using it now - it is a fun piece of gear

[GuitarzMyThing]

Thanks! I just got this for Christmas, and i'm not the most techy guy in my school! Thanks again...A lot!

[Lubial]

im having some trouble with mine if you can help me it would be greatly appreciated my problem is im using the ASIO4All driver and i can't hear anything

[ruppmusic]

You should check with Line 6. They have a support forum on their website. Hopefully they can help you there.

[lucianozzy55]

Thanks a lot man....u saved me a lot of time... keep those helpfull videos on line6 Toneport UX2 coming...

God Bless

[JulianTheGuitarist]

thx a lot man =]

[TattooedCarrot]

Are you drunk?

BTW, thanks for the tips ;)

[antoineapa59]

HAHAHAHAAA !!!

[PinBallMap86]

your video seems to be VERY informal and helpful. I did not install it yte but I have some time and I was hoping that someone like yourself made a video like this. So thanks for going through the troouble. I'll let you know how it went

[ruppmusic]

Great, I hope it goes well

[PinBallMap86]

Ok. I loaded the installation cd for the POD and that went well, so that isnt the issue here. When i plugged my guitar in and started to play i could only get sound through my headphones, i didnt get any sound through my computer speakers. Do i need to hook-up speakers or something? I hope im just making a stupid mistake. Hopefully you can help me out. thanks.

[tfrost1988]

can I use toontrack EZ drummer as a plugin with the included ableton live software?

[Fallofmirravideos]

Hi ruppmusic,

i am using ux2 studio and pod farm. my daw is cubase.. how do i record wet and dry signal at the same time...

thanks

[ruppmusic]

One method is just to use the pod farm and select the amount of wet vs. dry through that. I think each setting gives you the ability to adjust your mix.

[defiythelie]

what does reason and riff works do? do any of them have drum loops or capability to construct a drum beat?

[ruppmusic]

Riff works allows you to create drum loops that you play over. In essence you create sections of songs with it. It's fun, but I really have not gotten the whole program figured out yet.

[digitalshortcut]

Hey, I have a Mac, and i installed the UX2 software, but everytime i connect the actual hardware to my computer, my computer crashes. What do i do?

[ruppmusic]

Sounds like you need to contact Line6. They do have a website with a support forum. Hopefully they can help you out there.

[ruppmusic]

Yes the POD Farm software.

It does sound like something is wrong. If you connect a line from the UX2 to your amp can you then hear sound?

Is this a brand new installation or was it working before?

[Itsoeasyafterall]

I have a question Sir, I plugged my guitar input into the POD UX2, and i can't hear anything on the headphone =(

[ruppmusic]

The UX2 still needs to be connected to your computer with the software on. If you are doing that then it should work.

If you get sound through your line out (going to your amp for example), but not through your headphones, then I would contact Line 6.

[Itsoeasyafterall]

do you mean the software "POD Farm"?

I connected with POD farm but its not working =/ . from what i did to my plugings are.

USB to Laptop together with POD farm on

Headphones to Phones on the UX2

Guitar plug to Normal plug on UX2(without the amp)

I didn't use any Mic in or anything.

I haven't download recording programs like logic,nuendo,cubase those yet..

It doesn't have sound on it, so i find it weird, I must've missed something

[ruppmusic]

Yes the POD Farm software is included. There are other expansion packs available for an extra cost that give you more sounds, but the ones included will give you plenty to work with to start.

[donnybyrd]

i have a mesa boogie mark 4 amp head and i was wondering if it is possible to hook it into the ux2 and if so how?

[ruppmusic]

Sure, the UX2 has 2 line outputs. Just run one of these to the amp.

Just to confirm, you still have to have a computer connected to the UX2 in order for it to work.

[MaghoxFr]

all this about sound cards confused me, why do you need a sound car when the conexion is USB and it has monitor outs on the interface, can't you just plug the speakers to the UX2?

[ruppmusic]

The UX2 is an interface between the guitar and the computer. All the sound effects are part of the POD Farm software.

To hear any type of music through your computer you need a sound card. If you listen to music now on your computer then you already have a sound card.

Besides the USB connection, you need to connect a cord back to the computer OR to an external amp.

You can't just hook speakers directly to the UX2, but you can connect an amplifier to it if you want to listen to it that way.

[MaghoxFr]

Thanks man, it's all clear now.

Good vid

[ruppmusic]

hmmm, I thought I did. It was so long ago I can't recall now, but you should go ahead and install them.

[zoomflesh]

thanks for doing this its really decent of you. i've saved my money upand im gonna get this thing

[UnholySupremacy2]

While recording, does the sound come out of your desktop speakers?

[ruppmusic]

You can run the sound back into your computer if you want to hear it through your desktop speakers or you can run to an external mixer or amp .

See my response to PowerFinger for a little more on this.

[Testamented91]

does it use the system sound card? I`m quite sure it doesnt, but one guy told me it does, so i wanna make sure...

[ruppmusic]

Ifyou are sending the signal back into your computer to monitor the sound or to record and later playback through your computer then you will need a sound card.

If you are using it only for the effects and sending the sound somewhere else like an external amp or recorder then I wouldn't think you need the sound card.

[ravinreece]

i dont understand... im looking to buy this product to record through my computer, so does that mean i need a sound card?

[ruppmusic]

Yes you will need a sound card. Most computers already have a sound card in them. If you can listen to music now through your computer then you have one. Of course you can always get a better one.

[PegasisKid]

Can you use a bass guitar with this?

[ruppmusic]

Yes you can use a bass, there are some FX in it made just for bass

[PegasisKid]

Ok cool. Thanks man.

[Dimefan91]

What about drums? Can you record drums with this?

[ruppmusic]

The only reason I can think of to use it for drums is to record to your computer. If that's the case then I suppose you could mic the drums and use this.

If you have a bunch of mics, then you would be best to use a mixer before this unit paying attention to all the levels of the individually mic'd drums. One you are recorded, you won;t be able to bump up the levels of the individually mic'd drums.

[TalKingDk]

Don't think it's something for me though, even if I've been thinking of buying one. I use M-Audio Ozone, Tracktion 2, T-Rack EQ Etc. from Mackie, and there's no hasle in installing/updating or even record with the software. I use a Variax 500 guitar, which is great, to the tunes, and Shure SM58 mic to the voice. I think line six should stick to their soundpods, and let others, that know what they're doing, build the external soundcards. All the props ain't worth the price even if it's cheap. :o(

[lcruiser2]

Can anyone tell me why when I record on Ableton Live 7 and I play what I recorded, why is the sound coming on the (and of the 2nd measure)? I'll wait for the 4 metronome beats and come in on the first beat of the next measure. But when I go back and play it, the sound will not come on the downbeat of the 2nd measure, it'll come on the (and) of the down beat.

(2nd measure of playback) 1-AND

[ScubaSteve431]

me and my friends are starting a band, we need something to record with, we have a limited amount of money, if i buy this will we need to buy special instruments to use this(line 6 guitars), and will this work with a keyboard and drums?

[ruppmusic]

You don't need a special guitar. Many keyboards will too if it has an instrument level output.

If you want to record one instrument at a time, then you could use just this. There are only 2 mic inputs which is not enough for a good drum sound, but it will work.

[ruppmusic]

Really though, it does not sound like this is what you want. You need a mixer of some sort and will have to mic the drums.

You can take the output from a mixer and send it to this to change your sound and then run a signal back into your computer or other recording device.

[Powderfinger07]

And how come certain amp modes are unaccessible in the pod farm?

[ruppmusic]

You need to purchase expansion packs to get those amps and effects that are not available.

The UX2 comes with a free FX Junkie expansion pack, so make sure you get that if you have the UX2.

Also, the expansion packs go on sale all the time. So watch your emails, they will let you know when they are having sales.

[Powderfinger07]

um...just purchased this product and need to know how to get the sound to come out my pc speakers? The headphones give me a headache after a while and I don't feel like dragging my amp in the room.

[ruppmusic]

In order to play back through your PC speakers you'll need to run a cord from the audio output on the POD Studio back into your computer.

If your computer does not have a line input use the microphone input. Most computers have an 1/8" microphone input, so you will need an adapter if that is the case.

[Powderfinger07]

Thanks for the help!

[hotrod9983]

wow im glad I came across this video,I just ordered the ux1 pod studio...

[narutoman72]

how would u put togeter guitar tracks from this software and add in drum tracks that u have recorded on some other software.......message me thanks

[ruppmusic]

Thanks for the comment on the Kustom amps. They are really sweet and make a great background too :)

[blakegamemaster]

you're welcome. By the way, just bought the ux2 yesterday, it's just stupid that they dont give you a manual. This video helped me A LOT!

[ruppmusic]

Yes, getting all registered and ready to go is frustrating. After you get it all set-up it's a ton of fun.

[blakegamemaster]

That's some killer kustom cabs behind you!

thanks for the vid.

[Exaiphnes]

thanks, the vid really helped out! But for the love of god please get a new mic -_-

[ruppmusic]

The actual units are the same, they just changed the color of the faceplate.

The real difference is in the software. The POD studio (black face) comes with the POD Farm software which is really cool.

You can still get the software for the Toneport. I think it runs about $50

I'll be posting a new video soon showing the POD Farm software. Please look for it.

[Slydon77]

what's the diferenmce between this POD (all black) and the other toneport (the black and red) ?

Are they the same ?

nice vid, I'll use it when I get my tnoport and when someone tells me the diference

peace

[gibsonsg0123]

very helpful...

thanks!!!!

[nightfreakio]

very helpful video. novice users keep in mind that you FIRST install device drivers AND THEN plug-in your device for the first time, unless your user manual tells you the opposite. that will save you a lot of time and headaches.