Line 6 News

Win a Signed Spider IV 75 guitar amp!

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Enter to win one of three Spider® IV 75 guitar amps signed by Lacuna Coil, Johnny Marr or Meshuggah!

Spider IV redefines what is sonically possible from modeling amplifiers. Treat your fingers to the sophisticated touch response. Feast your ears on the complex distortions and tube-style compression. Own more than 300 presets hand-crafted by 50 of today’s hottest guitarists and bands – including Lacuna Coil, Johnny Marr and Meshuggah!

Inspired by the features that made Spider III the #1-selling guitar amp line in the U.S.*, Spider IV 75 delivers an even more...

DL4 Announcement_EU

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

LINE 6 ANNOUNCES DL4 STOMPBOX MODELER PRICE DROP

The industry leader in digital modeling technology for music-creation products, announced today a position-sustaining price drop for its best-selling DL4™ Stompbox Modeler.

DL4 Stompbox Modeler is world renowned for its accurate models of 16 legendary echo and delay stompboxes. Its generous sound-on-sound looping capabilities are lauded by guitarists as well as singers, drummers, bassists, keyboardists, and other musicians.

For almost 10 years, DL4 Stompbox Modeler has been igniting creativity within novices and professionals alike. The approximate 20% drop in price will allow the distinctive stompbox modeler, which is dressed in eye-catching green enamel, to remain a favorite of discerning musicians for years to come.

M13 Stompbox Modeler, Premier Guitar, November 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:10:55 +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...

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...

Spider IV Launch Clinic with Digital Village

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On Saturday 26th September 2009 Line 6 and Digital Village will be showcasing the all new Spider IV amp range.

Come and join us to find out more about the many fresh features, innovations and updates from its best-selling and award-winning predecessor, Spider III.

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 PARTNERS WITH BARNES & MULLINS

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000

In an effort to deliver improved product availability and customer service to the United Kingdom, Line 6 has partnered with general distribution giant Barnes & Mullins.

"The partnership with Barnes & Mullins is the perfect way to offer the best possible service to our UK customers," comments James Owens, Line 6 European Sales Director. "Our products are hugely popular across the region, and as we continue to grow our business we need to ensure that all our retailers receive the very highest level of support."

Barnes & Mullins will supply the most popular Line 6 products,...

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...

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:...

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...

POD X3 Pro, Sound on Sound, June 2009

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

"As a combined audio interface and guitar/bass/vocal processor it represents very good value, especially when the additional software is taken into account."
Paul White, Sound on Sound

M13 Stompbox Modeler, Performing Songwriter, June 2009

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

"Line 6 has led the modeling charge for many serious session guitarists, and their multi-effects floor processors have been rocking the stage for years. In an eye-catching culmination of rack-quality sounds and tactile control, the M13 Stompbox Modeler puts dozens of classic effects pedals underfoot..."
Dave Jones, Performing Songwriter

JM4 Looper, Performing Songwriter, June 2009

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

"Often, a delay station or multi-effects pedal boasts a loop feature as a little bonus, but if sound-on-sound recording is the main objective, check out the JM4 Looper from Line 6."
Dave Jones, Performing Songwriter