Overview

Welcome to the SPIDER V 20 Pilot’s Guide. This guide contains descriptions of the Line 6 SPIDER V 20 amplifier's features and functionality. The SPIDER V 20 amplifier is the fifth generation guitar amp from the SPIDER Family. It features the diverse quality of Line 6 amp modeling in a compact combo form factor. Here’s an overview of some of the new features of the SPIDER V 20 amplifier.

Features:

• Over 200 available amps and effects models (full access requires
use of the Spider V Remote software)
• Extended-range speaker system delivers excellent tone for
electric guitar, acoustics and music playback
• 4 simultaneous effects, including 3 Smart FX
• Built-in Tuner
• Enhanced preset for acoustic guitars
• USB Audio Interface - playback with Mac & PC computers, or
iOS & Android mobile devices
• Expanded editing & preset librarian functionality with use of the
free Spider V Remote application for Mac & PC computers, or
iOS & Android mobile devices
• Upgradeable firmware using the Line 6 Updater software for Mac
and PC computers
• Stereo headphone output
Expanded Features with use of the Spider V Remote App
• Utilize additional simultaneous effects
• Perform fast visual editing of all available amp & effects models
and parameters
• Access and search for thousands of tones on the cloud
• Create, save and share unlimited guitar tones
• Control every aspect of your tone to get the perfect sound
• Create a backup all your Spider V amp tones, and restore from the
backup at any time

Specs:

• Manufacturer: Line 6
• Power Output (Watt): 20
• Speakers: 1x8"
• Number of Channels: 1
• Amp modeling: Yes
• Reverb: Yes
• Internal Effects: Yes
• Effects loop: No
• Tuner: Yes
• Drum-Computer: No
• USB Connection: Yes
• Microphone Input: No
• Recording Output: Yes
• AUX Input: No
• Headphone Connection: Yes
• Connection for External Speaker: No
• MIDI Interface: No
• Foot Switch Connection: No
• Incl. Foot Switch: No
• Battery Operation: No
• Front panel design: Straight
• Wheels: No
• Width (mm): 216
• Height (mm): 381
• Length (mm): 406
• Weight (kg): 7.7

Controls and Connections

1. INPUT Jack – Plug in your guitar here.
2. PRESET Encoder – Turn to select one of the 16 available presets. A preset stores the value of each knob, as well as the FX 1, 2 & 3 model types and their bypass states.
3. DRIVE Knob – Drive is like the volume or gain knob on other amps; it controls how much “dirt” or “distortion” you get in your sound.
4. TONE Knob – This knob is a macro control for the overall tonal settings for each amp, utilizing bass, mid and treble controls underthe-hood. Turn this down for a warmer tone, or up for a brighter sound, with a flatter or "scooped" sound at 12 o'clock.
5. VOLUME Knob – Controls the volume of the preset independently of the MASTER Volume Knob. Use this knob to match volumes between presets.
6. REVERB Knob – Controls the mix and depth of the Reverb effect. Turn it up or down for more or less ambience.
7. FX Knob – Controls how much of each of the three enabled onboard effects are applied. To adjust a particular effect amount, select and enable the desired effect using the three FX Buttons.
8. FX 1, 2 & 3 Buttons – These buttons select and control the bypass state of the three on-board effects. The FX Knob controls how much of the currently selected effect is applied to the sound. There are five different types of effects available, with each type displaying a corresponding color: yellow for Dynamics/Compression, orange for Distortion, blue for Modulation, green for Delay/Echo, and purple for Filter/Pitch/Synth.
9. SAVE Button – Press to store the values of the knobs and state of the FX buttons within the currently selected preset.
10. TAP/TUNER Button – Tapping this button a few times sets the tempo of your delay and modulation effects in use. Pressing and holding this button for 2 seconds engages the Tuner. The Tuner mutes the guitar signal and utilizes the three FX Buttons' lights to indicate your pitch by displaying red on the left (flat), red on the right (sharp) or green in the middle (in-tune). Press the TAP/ TUNER button once to exit the Tuner.
11. MASTER Volume Knob – You can choose the overall volume of the amplifier (or headphones, if connected), without affecting the overall tone or saturation. Always start with the MASTER knob set to minimum!
12. PHONES Output – Connect a pair of headphones here. When you do so, the speaker is muted. This jack also doubles as a direct output. Use a stereo TRS cable to connect to a mixer or recording device.
13. USB (Micro B connector) – Connect a Mac, PC, iOS device (with Apple USB Camera Connection Kit) or Android device (with OTG adapter), to edit tones using the Spider V Remote application, or to playback and record audio.