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UK’s first ever FX-FEST pedal extravaganza on 2 June 2018 at Mansons Guitars
06 May 2018 · At this special UK event dedicated to pedals, guitar players will be able to try out hundreds of analogue and digital effects, from hand-built boutique FX to the big names in the pedal industry.
Line 6 Powercab 112 and 112 Plus: Compact power for your Helix floor pedal?
11 Apr 2018 · It looks like Line 6 has tried to construct the perfect partner for its Helix range of floor pedal modellers - these new powered cabs can simulate six different speakers and deliver plenty of power.
Virtual Guitar Amp Software Round-up Part One: Line 6 Helix Native
30 Mar 2018 · Which virtual amp software should you buy? In this new series, I give my thoughts and opinions on all the major virtual amp packages. First up on my test bench is Line 6' Helix Native software package
Line 6 Echo Farm 3.0 now available in VST/AU format for all DAWs
22 Mar 2018 · A while ago, Line 6 resurrected its classic Echo Farm effect as an AAX Native plug-in, and now offers Echo Farm 3 in VST and AU formats. A welcome nod to another era in FX, the price may put off some.
Line 6 Helix 2.5 Update now available – and it was worth the wait
10 Feb 2018 · As we reported during NAMM, Line 6 had planned a big Helix 2.5 update - now it's here and adds a bag of effects and two very convincing boutique amp models.
Jef’s Top 3 Bits of Guitar Gear and Gadgets at NAMM 2018
04 Feb 2018 · Our favourite three cool, exciting new guitar related products for 2018 all revealed at this year's Winter NAMM Show, with gear by Fender, Line 6 and Game Changer Audio.
NAMM 2018: Line 6’s Helix 2.5 update imminent – and it’s huge.
26 Jan 2018 · It's official, the list of effects and new boutique amp models for Line 6's Helix has been finally announced and it is coming soon!
NAMM 2018: Line 6 Variax Limited Edition Onyx
26 Jan 2018 · Limited to only 300 guitars worldwide the new Onyx Variax comes in a sleek translucent black finish for 2018.
NAMM 2018: Line 6 HX Effects processor leaked
21 Jan 2018 · Line 6 could be gearing up to present HX Effects based on the Helix system's effects processor. This highly anticipated new product has been setting guitar forums alight for months and now it has been leaked!
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier vs Line6 Helix: Can you hear the difference?
19 Dec 2017 · Take this blind test and see if you can hear the difference between a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier and a Line 6 Helix LT.
Line6 Helix Update adds new toys just in time for Christmas
16 Dec 2017 · This firmware update adds new effects and features to your Line 6 Helix, Helix Rack, Helix LT and Helix Native - as well as a new editor for Helix Edit.
Line 6 brings Helix Native amp and effects sim to a DAW near you
19 Aug 2017 · Line 6 is bringing the same software technology that drives its Helix line of guitar processors to Windows and Mac computers. Helix Native features improved, more detailed amp and effect models...
Past echoes: Line 6 Echo Farm 3.0 is out for Windows ProTools users
25 Jun 2017 · Line 6's Echo Farm 3.0 is finally available on Windows, in 64-bit AAX format. These simulations of delay and echo effects won over many producers back in the day, and are now making a long-awaited return.
Line 6 Helix free 2.20 software update
16 Apr 2017 · With the recent addition of the Helix LT now Line 6 are also treating their users to a free software update for all Helix owners.
Musikmesse 2017: Line 6 Helix LT arrives just in time for Frankfurt Show
03 Apr 2017 · A cutdown in size, but not power, updated Helix for those of us that want the sounds, but not all the extra ins and outs.
Line 6 Spider V 240HC amp head with built-in speaker
27 Mar 2017 · In an unusual move, Line 6 has added a stereo speaker pair to the new Spider V 240HC amp head. Add a decent range of amp models, USB out and wireless receiver, does it have something for everyone?
NAMM 2017: Line 6 Variax Shuriken – Technical ecstasy?
19 Jan 2017 · 12 Foot Ninja's guitarist Stevic McKay has an interesting new signature guitar - the Variax Shuriken by Line 6 - and seems to be offering something no other guitar maker has yet tried...
NAMM 2016: Line 6 launch the Firehawk 1500 amp
24 Jan 2016 · The company famous for their POD system announce a brand new amp aimed towards the gigging guitarist.
NAMM 2016: Line 6 G10 Relay digital wireless transmitter
23 Jan 2016 · Line6 announce a new product for their Relay series of digital wireless transmitters. It's re-chargeable and gives up to 8 hours stage time - and it's a very compact little package.