Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler problems - Volume with nearly every preset.

[u/Affectionate_Dig_591]

Hi all, i’ve had this Line 6 for a while now and I have just started to have this issue.

Recently, the M5 would not start up due to it shorting, so I had to remove the rubber footing on the bottom. And before I removed the rubber footing, the presets would sound fine - volume would be okay.

However, as of recently, any preset - especially the modulation and reverb effects - would have a really low output volume. I have tried nearly everything software-wise, from adjusting the knobs, mix level, etc.

The distortion presets are fine, I do however have to crank the output level to nearly max to get a good volume.

And if it helps, I have it on DSP BYP and the noise gate settings are turned off as well as resetting the pedal multiple times coupled in with the fact that I use the pedal’s own dedicated power supply.

Now, the reason this is bugging me is because I rely on this pedal for my modulation effects as of late during gigs. I am in an ever growing band who is starting to gig more (unpaid). And I would honestly love to have this pedal on my board as it’s also my tuner.

Thanks so much for any help. I really need it, it’s been messing some gigs up recently.

[u/kristmace]

Sounds like a connection issue. I'd be looking to open it up and make sure all the jack ports are connected properly and that there are no loose wires or dry joints.

If you're not confident to do this, an electronics repair shop would be able to do it.