Line 6 News

M13 Stompbox Modeler, Premier Guitar, November 2009

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:20:32 +0000

"I can also trigger any of the Line 6 M13's expansive modeling effects by assigning a midi channel in the Ground Control. All of the M13’s effects can be had while only using one loop in the GCX."
"Front to Back with Brad Paisley's Rig" by Chad Weaver, Premier Guitar, November 2009 - Click here to read full article

Emerging Artist: The Stills

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Stills is a band that pays attention. Oceans Will Rise, the group’s critically acclaimed third album, shows perceptive ears for magnetic melodies and observational songwriting, and a knack for superb guitar and bass tones.

Formed in 2000, in Montreal, Quebec, The Stills is a band of life-long friends. They’ve played together in a variety of bands but it wasn’t until a fateful trip to New York City, and a fateful few hours in front of a four-track recorder, that they happened upon the distinctive sound that would launch them into the limelight.

The five art...

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Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

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LINE 6 DELIVERS FREE UPDATE TO M13 STOMPBOX MODELER

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000
— Dramatically expand the functionality of your M13 Stompbox Modeler with a free update from Line6.com--

CALABASAS, Calif.—October 3, 2009—Line 6, Inc. (line6.com), the industry leader in digital modeling technology for music-creation products, made available today a free downloadable update for the M13 Stompbox Modeler.

The M13 Stompbox Modeler is a tank-tough multi-effect pedal that is powerful like a pedal board and simple like a stompbox. It delivers a truly inspiring variety of tones provided by its hand-picked collection of vintage and modern stompbox effects....

LINE 6 SHIPS M9 STOMPBOX MODELER

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000
—A complete collection of modern and vintage stompbox effects in a powerful and portable package—

CALABASAS, Calif.—September 25, 2009—Line 6, Inc. (line6.com), the industry leader in digital modeling technology for music-creation products, announced today the launch of M9 Stompbox Modeler, a portable and powerful new multi-effect pedal that gives guitarists access to an instant collection of immortal stompbox effects.

“M9 Stompbox Modeler channels the souls of celebrated modern and vintage stompboxes,” remarks Line 6 product manager Mike Murphy. “It’s no-nonsense...

HD147, GuitarPlayer.com, October 2009

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000
Being that this is a metal amp roundup, however, I put my metal face on by calling up the Treadplate model, which is based on a Boogie Dual Rectifier. This is a great tribute to that great amp, and packs ungodly amounts of distortion, plus huge lows and biting highs. To my ears, this was one of the HD’s best models for disemboweling chugs.
- Matt Blackett, GuitarPlayer.com

Free Update! Models and More for M13 Stompbox Modeler

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Dramatically expand the functionality of your M13 Stompbox Modeler with a free update from Line6.com.

Additional mods, wahs, eqs, reverb and more will boost the model count of your M13 Stompbox Modeler to over 100 total effects. That’s an increase of almost 30 percent for free!

For those not in the know, M13 Stompbox Modeler is a tank-tough multi-effect pedal that is powerful like a pedal board and simple like a stompbox. It delivers a truly inspiring variety of tones provided by its hand-picked collection of vintage and modern stompbox effects.

Built like...

LINE 6 HARDWARE DELIVER EXPANDED FUNCTIONALITY TO NEW PROPELLERHEAD RECORDING SOFTWARE

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000
—Additional guitar and bass models, pro specs and an enhanced recording experience—

CALABASAS, Calif.—September 9, 2009—Line 6, Inc. (www.line6.com), the industry leader in modeling technology for music-creation products, announced today the many ways compatible Line 6 hardware can enhance their recording experience for users of Propellerhead Record.

Propellerhead Record is recording software that puts musicians in focus. It combines effortless recording, a stunning software mixer and an infinitely customizable rack of audio-processing gear.

One of the...

DL4, EQ, September 2009

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000
When it comes to guitar effects, [Hod] David would rather use pedals, amps and outboard gear rather than plug-ins. He often uses a Line 6 DL4 delay, which allows him to tap in the tempo and dial in sounds fast. He used the DL4 for the buttery smooth guitar on "Pretty Wings."
Kylee Swenson, EQ

LINE 6 LAUNCHES SPIDER® IV GUITAR AMPLIFIERS

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000
—Over 300 artist-created presets, total versatility and incredible value for guitarists of all styles—

CALABASAS, Calif.—August 14, 2009—Line 6, Inc. (line6.com), the industry leader in digital modeling technology for music-creation products, announced today the launch of Spider IV, the company’s latest line of modeling amplifiers for guitarists. The new amplifier line includes many fresh features, innovations and updates inspired by its best-selling, award-winning predecessor, Spider III.

“Spider IV amplifiers are feature-packed with new artist-created presets...

Free Reason and Record Video Tutorials!

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000
Sign-up now to get free Propellerhead Reason and Record tutorials from August 1, 2009, until 2010!

Propellerhead guru Kurt Kurasaki (aka Peff) will guide beginners and experts alike through the crucial ins and outs of Reason, the award-winning virtual studio, and Record, the brand-new recording software.

Kurt will demystify many of the powerful Reason and Record instruments and demonstrate the development of sound patches, the creation of simple and complex effects, rotary control and button programming, cable routing, and much more.

Plus, you’ll learn how to use...

Even Better Value on Spider® III Guitar Amps!

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

There’s never been a better time to buy a top-selling Spider III guitar amp! Get insane tones professionally dialed in by dozens of rock stars, brilliant effects and more!

Head to your favorite guitar shop and see if you can take home the superb tone and flexibility of Spider III amplifiers for a reduced price! Experience the awesome power of Spider III HD150 head and Spider III 150 2x12" combo. Feel the punchy response of Spider III 120 2x10" combo. Hear what made Spider III 15 the best-selling amp in the US!*

Access the legendary tones and effects you need to play like a...

Spider III, Vintage Guitar, July 2009

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000
"...the Spider III 30 gives a fat clean tone, warmish reverb, and is portable enough to make load-out a breeze. Plus it has a pile of effects, proving this diminutive Line 6'er to be fun, versatile, and tremendously affordable."

ToneCore Roto-Machine, Keyboard, July 2009

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000
"An ideal companion if you get your organ sounds from an all-purpose synth or older clonewheel and are out of love with the built-in rotary sim."
Robbie Gennet, Keyboard

BackTrack, Acoustic Guitar, July 2009

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000
"There are many handheld digital recorders on the market. Here are some of the most popular...Line 6 BackTrack."
Mitch Gallagher, Acoustic Guitar, July 2009

Bogner Alchemist Receives Guitar World Magazine’s Gold Award

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

In a recent review, Guitar World magazine awarded the Gold Award for Overall Value to Bogner Alchemist™, Reinhold’s line of 40-watt, California-flavored guitar amplifiers. The thorough review dissects an Alchemist Head and 212 Extension cab, inside and out.

"The Alchemist significantly reduces the price of the Bogner experience," the reviewer states, "without sacrificing most of those golden tones we all know and love." Referencing Reinhold’s collaboration with Line 6, which produced the Spider Valve line of guitar amps, the reviewer offers some context:...

ANNOUNCING: MIDI MOBILIZER™ AND RIG REMOTE™

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Demo of the new MIDI Mobilizer™ and Planet Waves® Rig Remote™ Application featured at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference 2009

When used with the upcoming Planet Waves® Rig Remote™ application for Apple® iPhone™ and iPod® touch, the MIDI Mobilizer™ gives guitarists the freedom to control Line 6 Variax® digital modeling guitars and Vetta™ II digital modeling amplifiers.

The Rig Remote app features an attractive graphical display that takes a nod from the Line 6 software commonly used to adjust Line 6 gear via personal computers. The innovative Multi-Touch user...

LINE 6® AND PLANET WAVES® ANNOUNCE FIRST INTERFACE TO CONTROL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS VIA APPLE® IPHONE™ AT APPLE WORLDWIDE DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE 2009

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000
—New portable interface and iPhone software are the first to enable guitarists to control Line 6 guitars and amplifiers via Apple iPhone—

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.-June 8, 2009-Line 6, Inc. (line6.com), the industry leader in digital modeling technology for music-creation products, and D'Addario (daddario.com) announced today at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference the development of the MIDI Mobilizer™, a portable Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) device, and Planet Waves Rig Remote™ iPhone software for use with Apple iPhone and iPod touch® using OS...

Meet Reinhold Bogner at Guitar Center! Enter to win Line 6 gear!

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Master tube-amp designer Reinhold Bogner is coming to Guitar Center to answer your questions, discuss his ground-breaking collaboration with Line 6 and give a chance to win Line 6 gear!

Alchemist amplifiers deliver the best of all worlds: a boutique-style Bogner design, incredible tonal flexibility and jaw-dropping value. The articulate, sparkling cleans, touch-sensitive leads and bright and colorful crunch pour from the premium Celestion® speaker.

Bogner amplifiers are the gold standard against which many other amps are held. Reinhold’s modern approach to vintage designs...

Emerging Artist: Minus The Bear

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Whether it’s "poppy, driving, techy indie rock," "brightly appealing indie-pop," or "a unique blend of indie rock with a progressive, experimental twist," one thing's for sure: Minus the Bear's distinctive sound requires the right gear. Or at least eight of the same delay pedal.

Formed in 2001, Seattle's Minus the Bear quickly assumed cult status but neither fans nor critics could stuff the band into a pre-existing genre. Soaring melodies float on top of swirly synths; lush effects encircle finger-tapped staccato guitar textures; tight and sophisticated rhythmic patterns...