User Guide

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Tone-shaping eects (e.g., distortions, pitch shifters, and lters)
typically to work best in the “Pre” position. Time-based eects (e.g.,
modulation eects, delays, and reverbs) tend to work well in the
“Post” position.
• After selecting the appropriate eect type, press and hold the
EFFECT button and turn the EFFECT knob.
• From any setting below the 12:00 position, the EFFECT is
positioned “Pre” (before the Amp Voicing). Past the 12:00
knob position, the EFFECT is placed “Post” (after the Amp
Voicing).
• After enabling the REVERB, press and hold the REVERB button
and turn the REVERB knob.
• From any setting below the 12:00 position, the REVERB is
positioned “Pre” (before the Amp Voicing). Past the 12:00
knob position, the REVERB is placed “Post” (after the Amp
Voicing).
Factory Reset
In the event that you want to return your CATALYST amplier to factory
settings, follow the steps below.
1. It is highly recommended that you rst use the Backup/Restore
feature found in the CATALYST Edit software to create a backup
of your custom presets and settings.
2. Exit CATALYST Edit and disconnect your amplier from the
computer.
The following step will erase any and all edits you have
made to your presets, effects, etc. in the amplier. You
did make that backup, right?
3. Hold down the CH B and MANUAL buttons on the front panel of
your CATALYST while powering on the amplier.
CATALYST Firmware Updates
It is highly recommended to always use the latest device rmware for
your CATALYST amplier. Firmware Updates are available via the Line
6 Updater app on macOS and Windows computers (free from line6.
com/software).
If you are performing a Firmware Update, be sure to perform a Factory
Reset as outlined in the preceding section; this will update the presets
to their new default settings.
NOTE: Due to some inconsistencies with Host Mode support in
USB for Android devices, rmware updates must be performed
using macOS or Windows computers.
Using a MIDI Controller with CATALYST
Optionally, using MIDI controllers can open a number of control
possibilities for CATALYST ampliers, providing total hands-free,
remote control of all Amp Voicings & Eects, including their parameters.
See the following MIDI Implementation Table for a list of controllable
functions.
1. Start by connecting a MIDI controller to the MIDI IN jack on your
CATALYST 100 or 200 (or send MIDI from your computer via USB
to the CATALYST 60, 100, or 200). Set your MIDI controller to
transmit on MIDI channel 1.
2. If using a MIDI expression pedal to control the volume, the
position of the “Volume Block” is assignable to either “Pre”
(before the amp block) or “Post” (after the amp block) via the
CATALYST Edit software. It is not assignable from the front panel
UI; it can be assigned through the CATALYST Edit software and is
saved within each preset.