Product Dimensions | 25.4 x 33.02 x 11.43 cm; 100 g |
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Item model number | FBV Express MKII |
Colour Name | Black |
Compatible Devices | Line 6 Spider IV 75 75-watt 1x12 Modeling Guitar Amplifier |
Guitar Pick Thickness | extra-thick |
Hardware interface | USB |
Signal format | Analog |
Voltage | 9 Volts |
Item Weight | 100 g |
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Line 6 FBV-Express
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Brand | Line 6 |
Style | Compact |
Colour | Black |
Item weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
Voltage | 9 Volts |
Amperage | 6 Amps |
Audio output effects | Volume |
Controls type | Knob |
Hardware interface | USB |
Signal format | Analog |
About this item
- Hands-free channel switching and more for your Line 6 amp and POD, 4 channel switches: A, B, C and D
- Footswitches and chassis are constructed of reliable steel.Volume/wah pedal is burly, full-sized and features plenty of grip
- Bright LEDs show active channel, tap tempo and volume or wah,Chromatic tuner display
- USB jack, RJ-45 jack, Self-powered via included locking RJ-45 cable
- TROUBLESHOOTING:Please refer pg 79 from the user manual attached below for troubleshooting support.
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Additional Information
ASIN | B002GYWBKU |
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Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Âé¶¹Çø Rank | #17,144 in Musical Instruments, Stage & Studio (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments, Stage & Studio) #82 in Amplifier Footswitches & Controllers |
Date First Available | Feb. 8 2012 |
Manufacturer | Line 6 |
Place of Business | Granite Court Pickering, ON L1W 3Y8, CA |
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Product description
Get hands-free channel switching and more for your Line 6 amp and POD with FBV Express MkII foot controller! FBV Express MkII offers all the classic advantages you expect from a Line 6 foot controller, including rock-solid channel switches, a rugged wah/volume pedal and a chromatic tuner display but it¡¯s also full of surprises. The steel footswitches are built for constant stomping. They make it easy to store and select four channel presets, to synchronize time-based effects with Tap Tempo, and to activate the chromatic tuner. 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. FBV Express MkII connects to your Line 6 amp or POD via the included locking RJ-45 cable. FBV Shortboard MkII also features a USB jack that can be used for upgrading the firmware of Spider IV and Spider Valve MkII amplifiers. Perfectly paired with Spider IV and Spider Valve MkII guitar amplifiers, FBV Express MkII provides complete, hands-free control of the looper, pitch-shifter and other on-board amplifier effects. FBV Express MkII is compatible with most Line 6 amplifiers and POD processors.
From the manufacturer

FBV Express MkII
Tough enough for arena stages yet small enough to fit in your backpack, 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.
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 most Line 6 guitar amplifiers, the footswitches also give you total control of Quick Loop, the amps' built-in 14-second sound-on-sound looper. 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 bright and easy-to-read LCD shows tap tempo, active channel and the chromatic tuner (when activated).
FBV Control Software

FBV Express MkII
- 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
Compatible Products
- Spider V.
- AMPLIFi.
- Spider Valve MkII.
- Spider IV.
- POD HD Pro X.
- POD HD Desktop.
- POD HD Pro.
- Spider III (including Spider Jam, Spider III 15 is not compatible with the foot controllers).
- Spider Valve.
- Vetta.
- Vetta II.
- HD147.
- Flextone III.
- Bass POD XT.
- Bass POD XT Pro.
- POD 2.0 (FBV Version).
- POD XT.
- POD XT Pro.
- POD X3.
- POD X3 Pro.
- LowDown (LowDown 110 is not compatible with foot controllers).
Take full advantage of 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 customize the midi commands you send via USB.
Assign the footswitches and pedal to perform MIDI CCs, bank changes, program changes and even transport commands to drive many popular audio applications.
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. USB connectivity enables FBV Express MkII to receive software and firmware updates.
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hardware interface | usb | usb | bluetooth | hp hsc | usb | usb c |
power source | ¡ª | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
amperage | 6 amps | 100 milliamps | 80 amps | ¡ª | 300 milliamps | 300 milliamps |
signal format | Analog | Digital | Analog | Analog | Digital | Digital |
controls type | Knob | Knob | Knob | footswitches, expression pedal | Push Button | Knob |
Volume | Distortion, Loop | Loop, Delay | Reverb, Distortion, Loop, Modulation, Delay | Loop | Overdrive, Delay, Reverb, Modulation | |
voltage | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts | ¡ª | 9 volts | 9 volts |
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Customers like the functionality, build quality, and performance of the guitar effect device. They mention it works great, has a built-in tuner, and is easy to setup and use.
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Customers like the functionality of the guitar effect device. They mention it works great, has a built-in tuner, and is easy to setup and use.
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"It's working with GR 5, still need to figure out how to connect it to GR 7 thought...." Read more
"I use this exclusively for midi foot control and it works excellent. It did arrive late but, I finally did receive." Read more
"Good product Seems to work fine. Have Had no trouble so far. Dose what it says it dose. Gives you four preset EFX. Volume or cry baby...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the guitar effect device. They mention it's a solid product and an awesome rig.
"Good product Seems to work fine. Have Had no trouble so far. Dose what it says it dose. Gives you four preset EFX. Volume or cry baby...." Read more
"Awesome rig. Easy to setup and use. Comes with everything needed to just plug in and play." Read more
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- Reviewed in Canada on May 29, 2025Verified PurchaseWorks great!
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Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2019Verified PurchaseIndispensable pour mettre ¨¤ jour la version de mon ampli Line6 Spider IV 150 watts car la connection de l¡¯ampli ¨¤ l¡¯ordinateur se fait en comnectant l¡¯ordi avec le MKII qui lui est connect¨¦ ¨¤ l¡¯ampli, permet aussi d¡¯importer et exporter des presets sur le site de line6 custom tones. P¨¦dale de volume/wah pr¨¦cise et tout est bien fabriqu¨¦ solide et durable. La mise ¨¤ jour de l¡¯ampli permet de profiter de pleins de nouveaux presets et effets, reverbs, etc, j¡¯ai pu passer ¨¤ la version 2.0
5.0 out of 5 starsIndispensable pour mettre ¨¤ jour la version de mon ampli Line6 Spider IV 150 watts car la connection de l¡¯ampli ¨¤ l¡¯ordinateur se fait en comnectant l¡¯ordi avec le MKII qui lui est connect¨¦ ¨¤ l¡¯ampli, permet aussi d¡¯importer et exporter des presets sur le site de line6 custom tones. P¨¦dale de volume/wah pr¨¦cise et tout est bien fabriqu¨¦ solide et durable. La mise ¨¤ jour de l¡¯ampli permet de profiter de pleins de nouveaux presets et effets, reverbs, etc, j¡¯ai pu passer ¨¤ la version 2.0Indispensable pour ampli line6 spiderIV 150
Reviewed in Canada on January 2, 2019
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- Reviewed in Canada on January 14, 2025Verified PurchaseIt's working with GR 5, still need to figure out how to connect it to GR 7 thought. just need to set all the parameters on Line 6 FBV control software first.
The only downside is that "it doesn't come with the USB cable!!" which was weird! only the LAN cable is included.
- Reviewed in Canada on February 25, 2022Verified PurchaseI use this exclusively for midi foot control and it works excellent. It did arrive late but, I finally did receive.
- Reviewed in Canada on August 31, 2014Verified PurchaseGood product Seems to work fine. Have Had no trouble so far. Dose what it says it dose. Gives you four preset
EFX. Volume or cry baby. And you can edit on your computer the EFX. When it was Delivered I Pluged it
Right in and it Worked. Didn't Have Download software. works right of the box.
- Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2021Verified PurchaseArrived quick and works great. Makes playing alot more fun.
- Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2020Verified PurchaseIf you have a Line 6 amp, you need this. Period.
- Reviewed in Canada on March 20, 2019Verified PurchaseAwesome rig. Easy to setup and use. Comes with everything needed to just plug in and play.
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Ruy E.Reviewed in Mexico on March 9, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Bueno
Verified PurchaseEl pedal lleg¨® muy r¨¢pido (2 d¨ªas), lo compr¨¦ a buen precio y cumple muy bien su funcion. Lo utilizo con mi spider V 120 y no he tenido ning¨²n problema. Lo recomiendo sin duda.
- Audio JunkyReviewed in the United States on April 14, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must have for LINE 6 amp or POD
Verified PurchaseI ran with the factory firmware version 1.0 on my line 6 spider 4-120 for two years oblivious to the fact that I had to have at least the 99.00 4 switch wah pedal to change the colors I paint with, or sound fx. I used to have a Peavey Transfex 212 with a 10 switch pedal. This was worth its weight in gold playing live. Going from clean to crunch, psychedelic to acoustic, crazy to mild, gives you the ability to change fx at the speed of sound. Covering some songs requires it, writing your own music makes it essential. With the FBV pedal you also get a built in link to the spider 4's tuner in a better way than the amps own display. Its also the only way to connect the amp online to update it. A major design flaw line 6, but a damn good way to ensure you sell a boatload of pedals. With that said, you get 4 chan switches but no way to browse banks, so your stuck in 1 of 4 channels of bank "A" for example. You must go to the back of the stage, select a new bank "B" an then back to the pedal and select the fx you wanted to begin with. Tedious for live playing. I pick bank A, then program the four sounds I need for a few songs, then change banks between songs. Works ok. The other thing you cant miss about this pedal is the very average volume and wah pedal. The volume side is sooooooo sensitive, it goes from naught to blaring in one tiny tap. To get from vol to wah you must press an electronic "pressure" pad at the top of the pedal that requires several attempts in most cases to activate. Once you get past the popping and clicking of the repeated stomps and get to the wah side, it is a very non natural electronic sound. When comparing to a baby wah or cry baby, you get none of the tube like sound that you expect or desire. I did find that using a wah sounding effect while using the pedal helps a ton.
On the plus side, and there are a few. this thing is a Sherman tank. Solid build quality can handle just about anything the stage can throw at it, including the stage. I read a story of the entire forward light truss falling on the guitar setup area, destroying mic stands all the bonus pedals, a les paul, a monitor speaker, and floor lights and lasers. The line six fbv pedal had one scratch and a torn rubber wah cover. Rock solid. Made with what every rock pedal should be, heavy metal. The sound switching, although limited to one bank at a time is clean and seamless. The lighting on the pedal, all l.e.d.'s, are very bright even in the brightest daylight and stage lighting. The tuners lights fade from dim to bright as your tuning reaches desired frequency. Very easy to read. The main bonus of the fbv pedal is the cat 5/6 cable connection to the net, with it you can not only update the firmware of the spider amps, you can download the home made effects of other users via the line 6 website. This is for me the goldmine. We have all been amazed by the quality of how close line 6's artist inspired tones sound. These take that a full light year closer to reality, sounding almost perfect in some cases and dead on in others. Inspiration will take you for a ride with some of these tones that I dare say you would not have found otherwise. My advice is as follows; if you can only afford the 100 bones on a pedal buy it. It's worth it for the ability to switch channels, the make shift wah, and the icing on the cake is the download ability for updates and user made tones. Now if you have 200 bones and a loving spouse, mother or landlord pickup the Line 6 FBV Shortboard MkII Foot Controller here http://www.amazon.com/Line-FBV-Shortboard-MkII-Controller/dp/B002GYWBKK/ref=pd_cp_MI_2 and take total floor control of your Line 6 amp and POD
foot switches for preset bank select, effect select, tuner, tap tempo, and a full-sized volume/wah pedal with plenty of grip, Over sized and bright LCD displays chromatic presets and tuner with a USB jack and an RJ-45 jack as well. thats the thick and thin of it... hope it helps. Like an old guitarist told me, better play everyday or throw it away, it starts over at the 12th fret, and learn your scales.
- GeoffReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Piece Of Kit
Verified PurchaseI have been longing a pedalboard for my, now old, Flextone III XL for around 17 years now, for my distinct collection of guitars with either humbuckers or single coil pickups. It can¡¯t be any easier than this...
The Pedalboard arrived in just 2 days from order, was supplied with the cable and just so easy to set up. You have 4 pedals to play with, which I set up within minutes for a clean and dirty setting for both Humbuckers and Single Coils. Step on the used pedal for a few seconds and you get the tuner, which is very accurate.....and you have the expression pedal for the volume control OR Wah Wah...fantabulous! Just wished I got one earlier!
It¡¯s robust....it¡¯s lightweight....it looks cool....and it works!
What more can you ask for?
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Geoff
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Alex R.Reviewed in Germany on April 10, 2013
4.0 out of 5 stars Empfehlenswert
Verified PurchaseIch fasse mich kurz:
Programmiersoftware: totaler Schrott und un¨¹bersichtlich, genauso wie bei den meisten Herstellern.
Das Produkt: Kaufempfehlung, da alle LINE 6 Produkte aufeinander abgestimmt sind und man sehr schnell die Funktionen durch Ausprobieren findet die man sucht.
Qualitativ ist das Produkt hochwertig. Der wah-wah effekt ist eine Nebensache und wegen diesen Effektes sollte man das Produkt nicht kaufen, es ist nicht daf¨¹r gemacht worden.