User Manual

LINE 6 AMPS
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Introduction
The Line 6 Guitar Amp at the top and the Line 6 Bass Amp at the bottom
The Line 6 Guitar Amp and Bass Amp are amplifier and speaker cabinet simulators based on the renowned model-
ling algorithms developed by Line 6. The two devices feature accurate simulations of five of the most coveted vintage
amplifier and cabinet models, that you can freely mix and match. Setting up a great amp tone for your guitar or bass
is easy, regardless of what type of sound you are looking for.
In addition, if you have a Line 6 device with a USB connection (POD etc.) hooked up to your computer you can also
use any of the Amp/Cab models in that particular device from within the Line 6 Amps - see “Additional Line 6 Amp
Models”.
The Line 6 Guitar Amp and Bass Amp are virtually identical as they share the same Amp/Cabinet algorithms as well
as most of the parameters. However, the preset patches for each device are geared towards processing either guitar
or bass, respectively, and there are a few other slight parameter differences.
In this chapter the two devices will be described together using the collective name “Line 6 Amps”. Where parame-
ters differ between the two devices this will be duly noted.
About the Amp Tones patch format
Patches (or “Amp Tones”) are saved with the file extension “.l6t”. Although they use the same file extension, Guitar
Amp Tones and Bass Amp Tones are different patch types and a saved patch always belongs to the Amp type (Gui-
tar or Bass) it was saved with.
Loading patches is described in “Selecting Patches (Amp Tones)”. Saving patches is done in the same way as for
other effect devices - see “Saving patches”.
! The Line 6 Amp devices in Record 1.5 will always save Tones in the Pod Farm 2 format. These Tones cannot be
opened for editing in Pod Farm 1 - you need to use Pod Farm 2.
Basic usage
The Line 6 Amps can be used to process any signal but are best used “live”, i.e. as insert effects on the Audio Track
Channel that a live instrument is connected to, so that you can monitor the effect as you play and record.
When recording electric guitar or bass, the basic tonal character of the amp/cabinet very much affects how the in-
strument responds, which in turn affects your playing. The Line 6 Amps allow you to set up a good basic tone with a
minimum of fuss so you can start recording straight away!