Line 6 FBV Express MkII Foot Pedal Controller

Your hands are going to be pretty busy on your guitar -- so the Line 6 FBV Express MkII puts control of Line 6 Spider amps and POD processors at your feet.

From your bedroom floor to the arena stage, the Line 6 FBV Express MkII foot pedal controller will keep your game gig-ready with heaps of hands-free functionality. Four steel switches allow you to store and select channel presets, and a volume/wah expression pedal gives you simple and straightforward way to manipulating your signal. The FBV Express MkII is compatible with a whole bunch of Line 6 gear -- it's a must-have if you have a PODxt or X3, a Bass PODxt, a Vetta II, or a Spider II, III, and IV, not to mention many other Line 6 products. USB connectivity allows you to take advantage of FBV Control software through your computer to add more color to your sound. This baby is compact and built for the road, the recording studio, or your own practice space, so you'll always have the control you're looking for right at your feet.

Hands-free Control for Many Line 6 Amps

Your MkII gives you completely hands-free channel shifting for many different Line 6 amps, so you can utilize this baby for loads of applications. Four switches -- A, B, C, and D -- allow you to store and select four different preset settings, and a convenient expression pedal allows you to control volume and wah parameters to give your signal some more dynamic sonic articulation. A tap tempo feature for effects and an onboard chromatic tuner are also at your disposal.

Just Plug-and-Play

Your MkII was built to be utilized as quickly and conveniently as possible. Just take it out of the box, plug it in, read more and you're ready to rock. This baby is self-powered via its included locking RJ-45 cable, so you don't have to worry about needing a battery or extra power supply to clutter up your performance area.

FBV Control Software via USB Connectivity

Smarter than your average pedal, the FBV Express MkII offers USB connectivity. This allows you to connect to your computer or DAW to utilize the free downloadable FBV Control software. This program provides a graphic representation of your pedal and lets you perform bank changes, MIDI CCs, and control actions on many different digital audio workstations, including Propellerhead Reason, Record, Pro Tools, and more.

Compact and Durable for Any Setting

Small enough to fit in a backpack, the Line 6 FBV Express MkII foot pedal controller is built tough for the regularly gigging musician on the road. This baddie's four steel switches and chassis will hold up well to the test of time and the regular abuse that hardware tends to go through, assuring you that every stomp will deliver your settings on demand.

Easy to Read and Use

The FBV Express MkII makes your Line 6 gear even easier to use than it already is. Each channel is clearly marked, and the expression pedal features a non-slip grip for your foot to anchor to. Bright and easily visible LED indicator lights notify which channel is selected and when your tuner, tap tempo, and volume/wah settings are engaged.

Features:

- Four channel/setting pedal switch -- A, B, C, and D
- Provides hands-free channel switching and other features for many Line 6 amps and POD processors
- Volume/wah expression pedal with non-slip grip
- Out of the box plug-and-play connectivity
- Easy to read LED indicator lights for selected channel, tap tempo and volume/wah
- Onboard chromatic tuner with display
- USB and RJ-45 jacks
- Powered via locking RJ-45 cable -- included
- Free downloadable FBV Control software provides mapping of FBV controls via USB connection - Mac and PC friendly
- USB connectivity also provides software and firmware updates

Got a POD or Spider amp? It's time to complete your Line 6 rig with this must-have accessory.
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- Hands-free channel switching
- 4 channel switches: A, B, C and D
- Full-sized volume/wah pedal
- Chromatic tuner display
- Bright LEDs show active channel, tap tempo and volume/wah
- FBV Control software
- Durable footswitches and chassis
- Self-powered via included locking RJ-45 cable
- USB jack and RJ-45 jack
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item
Shipping Weight: 6 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 13 x 10 x 5 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 99-040-0814

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 818-575-3600

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 hands-free functionality that will keep you at the foot of the stage instead of tied to the front of your Line 6 amp or POD.

Four on the Floor

FBV Express MkII delivers out-of-the box, plug-n-play connectivity. Stomp the four steel footswitches to quickly store and select channel presets, synchronize your time-based effects with Tap Tempo, activate the chromatic tuner, and more.

When paired with Spider(r) IV guitar amplifiers, the FBV Express MkII can activate many on-board amp effects including Quick Loop, Pitch Glide and Smart Harmony.

The burly, full-sized volume/wah pedal feels solid under your foot and features plenty of grip. Clicking the toe-switch toggles between volume and wah control (with an illuminated LED to match).

The FBV Express MkII's bright and easy-to-read LCD shows tap tempo, active channel and the chromatic tuner (when activated).

Features

- Hands-free channel switching and more for most Line 6 amps and POD processors
- 4 channel switches: A, B, C and D
- Full-sized volume/wah pedal features plenty of grip
- Chromatic tuner display
- Bright LEDs show active channel, tap tempo and volume/wah
- FBV Control software allows for easy and unlimited mapping of FBV controls via USB (Mac/PC)
- Durable footswitches and chassis
- Self-powered via included locking RJ-45 cable
- USB jack and RJ-45 jack

FBV Control Software

Take full advantage of the Line 6 FBV Express MkII with the free and downloadable FBV Control software. The application shows you a graphical representation of your FBV Express MkII and lets you fully customize the footswitch and pedal functions.

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(r), Propellerhead Reason(r) and Record, and more!

Create and save endless variations - a few for gigs, a few for the studio - and easily add them to your FBV Express MkII via USB.

Updates and Upgrades
USB connectivity enables FBV Express MkII to receive software and firmware updates.

Note:
- POD 2.0 units with jacks labeled only "FBV Pedal" are compatible with FBV foot controllers.
- Spider IV 15 and 30 are not compatible with FBV Shortboard MkII.
- LowDown 110 is not compatible with foot controllers.
- Spider III 15 is not compatible with foot controllers. *Not compatible with Spider III 15 and 30.
- Spider II 15 is not compatible with foot controllers.

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (16 ratings)
Submitted May 9, 2011 by a customer from yahoo.co.uk

"Line 6 FBV Express MkII Foot Controller Don't Think Just Buy It"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I will keep this product for as long as it last and then replace it with another one. I have not seen anything that does what the FVB does. There is nothing i dislike about it.
Sound
I use the FBV for home recording i use it with a line6 UX2. You will need to have POD FARM to use FBV unless you have a line6 amp. It works very well with all the Wahs and volume pedals. The only preset it doesn't work with is the pitch shift (maybe i need to check line6 for FVB updates). The tones are legendary and the FVB pedal rocks back and forward very smoothly. It has a built in tuner and four foot switches for saving your favorite presets. It is very well made and it certainly feels like value for the money. Personally i am very pleased with the FVB.
Features
It comes with cables. Useful features (see above).
Ease of Use
I found it quiet easy to install using line6 monkey. If you are problems check out line6 on youtube .Easy to get good sounds because it is a quality product.
Quality
Very well constructed and very solid.
Value
For me it is definitely worth the money, so many different wahs and only one pedal
Manufacturer Support
I did need to contact line6 and i found the site a little confusing. However they replied and they were extremely friendly and very helpful.The site needs to be a bit more user friendly.
The Wow Factor
I can not fault it.... yes it's good

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Musical Style:

Rock and various
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