I use Helix Native every day for practice and recording and Line 6 just slashed $160 off the price By Matt McCracken published 20 March 24 Line 6’s superb amp sim and effects software just got an absolutely humongous discount
“Perform like traditional guitar amps, while providing the increased versatility of modern amplifiers”: Line 6 takes the fight to the Boss Katana once again with the upgraded Helix-powered Catalyst CX range By Matt Owen published 19 March 24 Double the number of HX amps and improved effects functionality headline the latest Catalyst family, which starts at $299
Best multi-effects pedals 2024: top do-it-all guitar effects units By Alex Lynham last updated 8 March 24 The best floorboard FX modelers on the market for all budgets, including gear from Line 6, Boss, and Neural DSP
“A simple modeling device at a competitive price”: Line 6 makes a play for the most compact, easy-to-use multi-FX/amp modeler on the market with the HX-powered POD Express By Matt Owen published 6 March 24 Guitar and bass-specific stompboxes have been introduced –both priced at $179
Best budget guitar amps under $500 2024: cost-cutting amplifiers for the budget-conscious player By Michael Astley-Brown last updated 6 February 24 Get great sounds and features without blowing your budget – from affordable tube amps to wallet-friendly digital modeling amps and everything in between
Looking for a sign to finally go digital? Line 6 just slashed $200 off the price of Helix Floor and LT By Matt McCracken published 26 January 24 If you recently bought one don't worry, most retailers will refund you the difference
NAMM 2024: “Hands-free control for the entire Spark family of smart amps” – Positive Grid’s colorful new Control X footswitch gives us expression pedal inputs – and serious Helix vibes. Could a Spark floor unit be in the offing? By Matt Parker published 23 January 24 It still doesn’t have a looper, but the Spark Control X points to an interesting new future for the dominant smart amp
The Line 6 HX Stomp completely changed the game for me – and you can still get it for up $100 off in my favorite Cyber Monday deal of the year By Matt Owen last updated 27 November 23 Sweetwater has reduced the price of its Line 6 stock, offering free gig cases worth $80 with the HX Stomp, HX Stomp XL and HX Effects
If I hadn’t bought a Spark last Black Friday, I’d pull the trigger this year – or else I’d pick up one of these killer cheap amp deals By Matt Parker published 25 November 23 There are some big deals to be had on small amps right now
“There’s no better time than now to make your move”: Line 6 continues to set the pace in the modeling arms race with yet another free feature-packed Helix firmware update By Matt Owen published 17 November 23 A sought-after stock sim based on the Marshall JCM800 2203 and a suite of new effects heads up the “game-changing” update that looks to tempt players to the Line 6 ranks
“Helix-quality effects in an ultra-compact pedal”: Line 6 makes its Helix effects more affordable than ever with the downsized HX One By Matt Owen published 24 October 23 The smallest HX offering yet strips away the bells and whistles of its larger siblings, and looks to give users a no-nonsense opportunity to explore the Helix effects family
Line 6 at Guitar Showcase 2023: How to sound like Chris Buck By Guitar World Staff published 29 September 23 Chris Buck shows you how to achieve his sound with Line 6 Helix
The ultimate all-in-one guitar and vocal rig? HeadRush continues its assault on the modeling market with amp-cloning, Auto-Tune-loaded Core FX processor By Matt Owen published 20 September 23 Streamlined version of the brand's feature-packed Prime amp modeler and multi-FX unit might just have Line 6 and Neural DSP looking over their shoulder
Hotone unveils the palm-sized Ampero Mini – and at $255 it might be a serious competitor in the multi-FX/amp modeler market By Matt Owen published 20 June 23 The pedal packs in a huge suite of amps and effects at an affordable price to rival the likes of the Line 6 HX Stomp and Boss GT-1000CORE – and it comes in different colors, too
Line 6 adds Dumble-style tones in free Helix firmware update sure to please fans of John Mayer, Joe Bonamassa and David Gilmour By Matt Owen published 27 April 23 Three amps, two effects and a huge suite of cab captures – running off Line 6's recently rebuilt IR engine – are also included the update
Line 6 Spider V MKII 30 review By Chris Corfield published 25 April 23 We find out how the practice amp veteran compares to the modern competition
There's still a chance to get 50% off just about every Line 6 plugin you’ll ever need in this extended Cyber Monday sale By Matt Owen published 28 November 22 Get Line 6's Helix Native, Metallurgy, Echo Farm and Amp Farm softwares – and obtain some of the best virtual cabs, amps and effects out there – all for half price over at Sweetwater
Line 6 issues mega Helix update, dubbed “the biggest sonic improvement” since the lineup's arrival in 2015 By Matt Owen published 4 November 22 An all-new IR engine, dual IR blocks, improved virtual mic control, 20 new cabs, five new amp models, seven new effects and more headline the extensive overhaul
Line 6 DL4 MkII Delay Modeler review By Paul Riario published 27 May 22 The groundbreaking delay pedal gets an awe-inspiring revamp for a new generation
Line 6 Catalyst 100 review By Nick Guppy published 13 May 22 Line 6 shakes up the budget digital combo market with a new range that packs HX-quality amp sounds and effects into handsome cabinets