User Manual

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Impulse Responses
Powercab Plus systems allow you to import 128 Impulse Response (IR)
les for an even greater variety of speaker cabinet models. By default,
the Line 6 Allure pack of IRs is already included, and you can optionally
load your choice of third-party IRs. This can be a great way to o-load
some of the DSP usage from your Helix or POD device, making room for
additional eects on your modeler.
Powercab Plus systems can import IRs by way of the Powercab Edit
software (see next section)� It is possible to import any mono .wav le
IR, provided it conforms to the compatible IR properties (48kHz, 24-bit,
mono, 2048 samples)� While this is very convenient, please be careful
not to load just any .wav le as an IR or you may experience unexpected
sonic results. SysEx les are not supported.
When used in User IR stereo mode, the sample length is carefully
truncated to 1024 samples�
TIP: You can also load Acoustic Guitar IRs for enhancing the tone of
your acoustic guitar� It is recommended that a preamp is used to
achieve proper impedance when connecting a line level input signal�
Powercab Edit Software
Powercab Edit is the free editor software for Mac and PC that allows
you to customize & manage presets and load your own IRs into a
Powercab Plus� The latest Powercab Edit application version is available
at line6�com/software/� Once you've downloaded the application to your
computer, launch it and follow its installation steps�
Connect your Powercab Plus to your computer's USB port and launch
the Powercab Edit application� You'll see a list of 128 presets and all
adjustable parameters available� Click on the Impulses tab to see and
manage IRs� You may add one or more IRs by selecting an IR slot and
clicking Import�
USB Audio
Powercab Plus systems function as USB 2�0, low latency, stereo input/
output, 16-bit, 44�1 kHz or 48 kHz, audio interfaces for Mac or PC, and
are also capable of being used as an audio interface for iPad and iPhone
mobile devices�* They are compatible with all major DAW software�
*NOTE: Connectivity with iPad & iPhone requires an Apple Camera
Connection Kit USB adapter (sold separately)� There is no driver
installation necessary for Mac or Windows
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computers or for Apple iPad
or iPhone mobile devices� (See the ASIO Driver section below for
Windows low-latency audio performance�)
This USB audio functionality allows you to jam along with your backing
tracks, YouTube™, iTunes, or to record high quality audio within your
DAW software. By conguring your DAW software track to record from
the Powercab Plus USB 1/2 source, you'll capture your processed signal
from the Powercab within the DAW track—with zero-latency monitoring,
since you are hearing your input from the Powercab Plus hardware
outputs before it is routed through your software�
ASIO Driver (Windows only)
When using a Powercab Plus as an audio interface for Windows DAW
applications, it is highly recommended to download and install the Line
6 Powercab ASIO driver, available free from line6�com/software/� This
ASIO driver oers the superior, low-latency USB audio performance
required for DAW recording. It is also necessary to congure your DAW
software to utilize the Powercab ASIO driver� This setting is typically
found within your DAW software's Preferences or Options dialog - please
see your software's documentation�