Line 6 announced some new Helix products today as part of a live broadcast commemorating the 10th anniversary of Helix. They’re going to release two new flagship Helix floor units called the Stadium and Stadium XL with some upgraded hardware and a new user interface with improved amp modeling called Agoura. The new units have […]
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Proof That People Still Know Shit About Good Guitar Tones
I was shopping on Amazon yesterday and noticed something very disturbing. It’s turns out the average guitarist doesn’t have a clue about what a good guitar tone is supposed to sound like. The proof is in the reviews for the Line 6 Spider V amps. I was shocked, shocked I tell you, by all the […]
New Line 6 Helix LT Multi-Effects Pedal Released (Videos)
Line 6 has released a new cheaper version of their flagship Helix multi-effects processor called the Helix LT. It’s a trimmed down version of the original but it still includes all the same sounds and effects, with 62 amps, 37 cabs, 16 microphones, and 104 built-in effects. The new Helix LT sells for $999; that’s […]
Line 6 Factory Closeout Sale – Get up to 50% Off
Line 6 is having a big factory closeout sale that runs from now through March 31st. They have some really good deals on a number of their older products. Some items are 50% off of what they are currently selling for from other retailers right now. They have Spider IV amps for cheap (they’re a […]
Line 6 Spider IV vs Spider V Amp Comparison Review
Line 6 Spider amps don’t have the greatest reputation among guitarists, but that hasn’t stopped them from being some of the most popular entry-level amps on the market for many years. Now that Line 6 has released the Spider V series to replace the Spider IV amps, I wanted to put together a quick comparison […]
Spider V Amp Review – Metal Samples (Video)
Last week I posted a review of the Line 6 Spider V 30 amp and I wanted to put together another quick review specifically about how the Spider V amp sounds when it comes to metal tones. The Spider V amps have a bunch of high-gain amp simulations built-in and over 100 effects, including various […]
Line 6 Spider V 30 Guitar Amplifier Review (+Video)
Line 6 released their new lineup of Spider V series modeling amps at the end of September 2016. They replace the Spider IV amps and add a lot more effects (101) and amp simulations (78) for more control over the tone. The Spider V amps also add built-in drum loops and a metronome, a full-range […]
How to Setup Spider V Amps to Record in Cubase and Other DAWs
The new lineup of Line 6 Spider V amps have the unique capability of doubling as a USB audio interface to enable recording the amp directly in a DAW. The Spider V amps come with Cubase LE 8, a starter DAW that has a surprising number of features and tools for being a free download. […]