How the Line 6 DL4 changed the game for digital modeling effects pedals By Chris Gill published 10 May 22 Produced continuously for 23 years, the classic four-stomp delay/looper enjoys status as a classic of the digital modeling era
Charting the evolution of solid-state and digital guitar amps – and the future of tubes By Nick Guppy published 8 April 22 Non-tube amplification is nothing new. While the future for tube amps is far from certain, innovation in digital and solid-state designs is something to be excited about
Line 6 reveals the DL4 MkII, a reboot of its legendary multi-function delay/looper pedal By Matt Owen published 22 March 22 The new-and-improved unit boasts 15 new delay types lifted from the HX family of effects, 15 "secret reverb" modes and a Legacy button that unleashes an array of additional functions
Line 6 debuts metal-focused Metallurgy Collection of amp and effects plugins By Matt Owen published 16 March 22 Modern, Thrash and Doom plugins vow to provide accessible versions of classic and contemporary tones for metal guitarists
Line 6 shakes up its amp offerings in a big way with affordable new Catalyst range of dual-channel combos By Jackson Maxwell published 15 February 22 Comprised of 200-watt 2x12, and 100- and 60-watt 1x12 amps, the Catalyst line features L6's HX tech, and looks to be the company's answer to Boss’s revered Katanas
Line 6’s Helix 3.15 update adds Ventoux amp and 10 new Helix effects By Matt Parker published 9 February 22 The latest update even brings back some old favorites from the firm’s much-loved floor units, with 18 Legacy effect additions
Score Cubase Elements and Helix Native completely free when you purchase a Line 6 Helix multi-effects unit By Daryl Robertson published 2 February 22 Upgrade your recording set up for free when you purchase a Helix Floor, Helix LT, Helix Rack or Helix Control
Line 6 opens the doors to its amp collection room and showcases its finest vintage treasures By Matt Parker published 19 January 22 In the latest Backstage With Line 6 video, sound designer Ben Adrian shows off some of the firm’s rarest pieces
Rohan Hayes deploys fearsome baritone riffs and mariachi strums in this monstrous playthrough of Twelve Foot Ninja's Culture War By Sam Roche published 9 November 21 Hayes calls the track the “chaos child” of the avant-garde Aussie metallers' latest LP, Vengeance
The Guitar Center holiday gift guide: everything you need to treat yourself this holiday season By Matt Owen published 5 November 21 From Fender to Gibson, and Boss to Mesa Boogie, here are 12 essential items that need to be on your gear radar these holidays
PRS rebrands Jimi Hendrix-inspired HX amp line as ‘HDRX’ after trademark conflicts with Line 6 HX range By Matt Parker published 27 October 21 The COO of PRS thanked Line 6 for the “productive and professional” conversation behind the name change, which comes four months after the amps' launch
Steve Howe reveals he recorded most of the new Yes album with a Line 6 Spider By Matt Owen published 24 September 21 The prog titan paired his vintage Gibson ES-175D with the affordable modelling amp for much of the band's upcoming record, The Quest
Line 6 POD Go Wireless review By Trevor Curwen published 31 August 21 Venture even further – on stage or at home – with a wireless connection and a whole host of sounds
Line 6 HX Stomp XL review By Trevor Curwen published 25 June 21 A Stomp with increased switching flexibility and the power of larger Helix devices – is this the Goldilocks multi-effects floorboard?
Bill Kelliher: “It’s not the gain from your pickups, pedals or amp that makes your riff heavy – it’s the riff itself” By Sam Roche published 21 April 21 The Mastodon guitarist details his philosophy on riff-writing in a new interview with Line 6
Line 6 bolsters Helix units with new amp and effects models plus smoother high-gain sounds in 3.10 firmware update By Michael Astley-Brown published 19 April 21 Improved oversampling and new models based on the Orange Rockerverb and 1984 Pro Co Rat highlight the latest update
Line 6 updates firmware behind Relay G10 wireless systems to prevent potential fire risk By Sam Roche published 18 March 21 All Relay G10, Relay G10S and Relay G10T models purchased prior to March 2020 require the firmware update
Line 6 unveils new-and-improved POD Go Wireless amp and effects processor By Matt Owen published 9 March 21 The updated iteration of the popular POD Go boasts a host of HX effect models, a built-in Relay receiver and G10TII wireless transmitter
Line 6 unleashes expanded version of its celebrated HX Stomp multi-effects pedal, the HX Stomp XL By Matt Owen published 2 March 21 The latest addition to the hugely popular Helix pedal lineup boasts five additional footswitches and features over 300 amp, cab and effects sounds
Line 6’s ultra-portable POD Go offers “state-of-the-art sound quality, dynamics and realism” in a compact floor unit By Richard Bienstock published 17 December 20 Newest iteration of the company’s pioneering guitar processor technology boasts over 270 amp models and effects and much more, at a ridiculously affordable price