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Line 6 Helix 3.00 update out now – with new amps, poly effects and more!
19 Nov 2020 · Line 6 Helix 3.0 brings new amps, cabs, effects, features, bug fixes, and a host of great improvements for your Helix system. Including VH4 amps and polyphonic pitch-based effects!
Five iconic delay pedals you can’t go wrong with.
18 Oct 2020 · Looking for a new delay but overwhelmed by the staggering amount of options? Don't worry, we've narrowed the choices down to a list of 5 delay pedals that we think are worth considering.
The Line6 HX Stomp Stormtrooper White – Coming to a galaxy near you
11 Jul 2020 · If you found the standard edition a bit dull, the ever popular Line6 HX Stomp multi-effects unit is now available in a limited edition Stormtrooper White finish.
Line 6 HX Stomp vs. POD 2.0 – What difference does 20 years make?
16 May 2020 · 20 years ago, a little red bean revolutionised the guitar industry. But can it still hold its own today, and how does it compare with the current HX Stomp?
This Helix mod shows you the real “names” of your amps and pedals
04 May 2020 · Guitarist Ben Vesco has made a set of updates that allow users of Line 6 systems to see all the correct effect pedal and amp names in their virtual setup.
Line 6 Helix/HX 2.90 Firmware now with even more stuff for your favourite floor pedal
21 Apr 2020 · The Helix 2.90 brings a new amp, two new cabs and six new effects for you to play with, plus a host ion new features to the Helix and HX Series of pedals.
Free and discounted music content to keep you inspired in isolation
20 Mar 2020 · With many of us stuck indoors (thanks, coronavirus), many are looking for some new tools to keep happy and inspired. Here's a list of free and discounted music gear to put a smile on your face.
30% off: Line 6 slashes all software prices till 31 March
19 Mar 2020 · Line 6 currently has a huge sale on its entire software range at 30% off, including Helix Native, POD Farm and more. If you need some new tones for your DAW now is the time to pick then up.
Too hot by far: Line 6 recalls Relay G10 Wireless System due to “extreme overheating”
16 Mar 2020 · Line6 has recalled its Relay G10 wireless system for guitar after reports of overheating of the transmitter during charging. Users are required to install a firmware update to prevent the problem.
Line 6 POD 20 years on: Will the kidney bean soon be ‘vintage’ gear?
08 Feb 2020 · The Line 6 POD is now over 20 years old! For many guitarists it was the first accessible amp modelling product. How well does the little red kidney bean fare in 2020?
NAMM 2020: Line 6 POD Go is a new lightweight gigging solution
16 Jan 2020 · Incoming from Line 6! The new Pod Go takes lots of sounds from the world of Helix and makes them available in a lighter, more compact form with less editing features. Dial in and go.
The Top 10 stories of 2019: Your favourite posts ranked!
01 Jan 2020 · 2019 was a great year for gear - here are the most often-viewed posts on gearnews.com from last year. They included a courtroom battle, some destroyed guitars, some leaked guitars an more!
Line 6 Spider V 20 MkII – The perfect practice amp?
03 Oct 2019 · Is the new Line 6 Spider V 20 MkII the perfect practise amp? Well, for the money it certainly packs in a lot of useful features into this 20-Watt combo.
Summer NAMM 2019: Line 6 Powercab 212 Plus announced
19 Jul 2019 · The new Powercab 212 Plus is Line 6's attempt colure pro players to using their FRFR active speaker system and it certainly packs some punch with an active 500 watts of stereo power.
Summer NAMM 2019: Line 6 Helix 2.8 finally released!
18 Jul 2019 · Do you want a Hermida Zendrive, Analogman Prince of Tone, King Of Tone V4 and a Moog Moogerfooger for your Helix? Well today you can finally have them and more!
Summer NAMM 2019: Line 6 unveils new Spider V MKII amp range
18 Jul 2019 · The Line 6 Spider V MKII range brings a major overhaul to the company's budget amp series and with it come a few bold claims and new features.
Amp modelling vs Tube Amps: Has ‘digital’ won the guitar tone war?
09 Jun 2019 · The "amp modelling vs tube amp" debate has been heating up of late: Have amp modellers finally won the war? Are tube amps out-dated? Don't write off tube amps just yet, we say...
NAMM 2019: Line 6 show off new Shuriken Variax finishes
28 Jan 2019 · The highly customisable Line 6 Shuriken Variax guitar that once only came in black will now be available in the UK with new colours for 2019.
NAMM 2019: Line 6 Helix 2.8 update – K.O.T added
27 Jan 2019 · Looks like Winter NAMM had a few teases for Helix users. A Limited Edition Helix? And new firmware due including King Of Tone / K.O.T. and the Zendrive!
NAMM 2019: Line 6 Relay G10S stomp box wireless system
25 Jan 2019 · Line 6 has added the new G10S to their 24-bit wireless product range. This rugged pedal format system could be perfect for musicians wanting to go cableless.
Line 6 HX Stomp: All the power of Helix in a smaller format?
05 Oct 2018 · New Line 6 HX Stomp combines all the sounds and effects of the Helix range, yet manages to squeeze them into a much smaller pedal format.
Line 6 Helix Firmware 2.60 update adds two new amp channels and four effects
03 Jul 2018 · Today Line 6 released the long-awaited 2.60 firmware update for its Helix product line, with new boutique amp channels, effects and an easier to use looper function.