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LINE 6
GRANTED 2006 EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD FROM ELECTRONIC MUSICIAN MAGAZINE
--PODxt
Live takes top effects processor honors--
Agoura
Hills, CA—January 20, 2006—Line
6 Inc., the inventors of patented digital modeling technology for
amplifiers, effects, and instruments, have been conferred a 2006
Editor’s Choice award by Electronic Musician magazine for the PODxt
Live. Editors of the respected monthly cited the “excellent modeling
capabilities and sleek, practical design" of PODxt Live as deciding
factors in bestowing the distinction in the “Effects Processor
(hardware)" category to Line 6.
Award winners were announced in the January 2006 issue of Electronic
Musician and will be formally awarded at Winter NAMM. The awards are
given annually by the publication’s editors, along with a select group
of technical authors, to the best new products of the previous 12 months
in a variety of categories.
“From the beginning, our goal was to deliver a streamlined,
self-contained unit focused on live performance - which offers all of
the features that make PODxt and PODxt Pro so universally loved as
studio fixtures," says Line 6 Product Line Manager Mark McCrite on the
news of the EM award. “We’re extremely pleased to see this
acknowledged by Electronic Musician, and to be in the company of so many
other great products."
About Line 6
Incorporated in 1996, Line 6 is a music gear manufacturer dedicated to
creating music products to inspire creativity both on the stage and in
the studio. Headquartered in Agoura Hills, California, Line 6 currently
has a presence in over 60 countries worldwide with offices in California
and the United Kingdom. In just under seven years, Line 6 has grown from
an original team of 10 to over 200 employees. As the pioneer of digital
modeling guitar amplifiers, Line 6 has created award-winning products
for guitarists, bass players and engineers, working both on stage and in
the studio. For more information visit www.line6.com.
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BERKLEE
COLLEGE OF MUSIC LEADS THE WAY IN GUITAR TECHNOLOGY IN MUSIC EDUCATION
--Berklee
teams with Line 6 to equip classrooms with state-of-the-art guitar
recording and performance products--
Agoura
Hills, CA—January 19, 2006—Berklee
College of Music announced today that it has equipped its guitar
classrooms, lesson studios, and labs with guitar technology equipment
from prominent studio and live music gear manufacturer, Line 6. The
partnership signifies the beginning of a long-term vision focused on the
advancement of guitar technology and its role in music education. Line 6
specializes in creating “models" of vintage and modern amplifiers
and effects, and their new Variax series emulates classic guitars
(electric and acoustic), as well as basses.
Says Line 6 President, Mike Muench, "Through our partnering with
Berklee, we can ensure that students have access to state-of-the-art
guitar recording and performance products, and Line 6 can learn new ways
to apply this technology to music creation from some of the most
talented and dedicated musicians in the world. These insights can
further fuel our ideas for new products in the future."
Berklee faculty has already begun to see the impact of Line 6 resources
in their classes. “The speed with which a wide variety of useful
sounds can be achieved has been of great value to the creative process,
allowing our students to realize new musical ideas and production
possibilities very efficiently," says Associate Professor of Guitar,
Randy Roos. “I can safely say that the folks at Line 6, and their
concept of modeling, have changed the landscape of modern recording."
Berklee also recently announced a partnership license with Propellerhead
Software – a company distributed by Line 6 in the U.S. – that
brought its Reason software onto all student laptops as well as all lab
computers on the Berklee campus.
About Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music was founded on the revolutionary principle that
the best way to prepare its students for careers in music was through
the study and practice of contemporary music. For over half a century,
the college has evolved constantly to reflect the state of the art of
music and the music business. With over a dozen performance and
non-performance majors, a diverse and talented student body representing
70 plus countries, and a music industry "who’s who" of
alumni, Berklee is the world’s premier learning lab for the music of
today – and tomorrow.
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LINE 6
UNVIELS LOWDOWN FAMILY OF BASS AMPLIFIERS
--THE
MOST DESIRABLE ROCK BASS TONES OF ALL TIME.--
Agoura
Hills, CA—January 20, 2006—Line 6, Inc., inventors of digital
modeling guitars, basses, and amps, announced today its new line of bass
amplifiers, LowDown™. LowDown LD150, LD175, and LD300 Pro bass
amplifiers deliver superb tone and performance, flexibility for live and
studio usage, as well as, affordability.
“Most inexpensive bass combos focus only on volume and clean tone,"
said Darrell Smith, manager of amplification and sound design, Line 6.
LowDown bass amps have five essential bass amp models that deliver
dialed-in, stage perfected tones for everything from classic funk to
modern rock and beyond. “LowDown offers pure rock tones that can take
you from modern punch to a thunderous, full-on assault like no other
bass amp in this price range can even attempt," explained Smith.
The LowDown line features a critical, must-have collection of bass
effects including a modeled vintage studio compressor, Bass Synth,
Chorus, Envelope Follower, and Octaver. LowDown amps deliver performance
flexibility with 4 programmable channel memories, footswitch jack (FBV
Express™ compatible), headphone out, line in, and a studio quality XLR
direct out with Line 6’s exclusive Bass POD® modeling.
The oversized, high-speed power amp has incredible articulation and
bottom end punch that’s ideal for live or studio work. LowDown LD150
(150-watts) features a custom-designed 12-inch speaker in a convenient
tilt back monitor design. LowDown LD175 (175-watts) and LD300 Pro
(300-watts) both feature a custom-designed 15-inch speaker with a horn.
MSRP:
LowDown LD150 (1x12 – 150-watts) w/ Tilt Back monitor design - $399.99
LowDown LD175 (1x15 w/horn – 175-watts) - $499.99
LowDown LD300 Pro (1x15 w/horn – 300-watts) - $599.99
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LINE 6
INTRODUCES MODULAR TONECORE STOMPBOXES
--Entire
ToneCore line of effects now available as individual modules--
Agoura
Hills, CA—January 20, 2006—Line 6, inventors of digital modeling
guitars, amplifiers, and effects, announced today the availability of
ToneCore® effect modules and ToneDock mono and stereo stompboxes. Users
now have the ability to swap out the module inside a ToneCore pedal with
any module from the entire line including Uber Metal™, Echo Park™,
Crunchtone™, Space Chorus™, Tap Tremolo™, Constrictor™, Dr.
Distorto™, Verbzilla™, Liqua Flange™, Roto-Machine™, and Otto
Filter™.
ToneCore pedals provide guitarists of all ages and playing styles,
unique Line 6 tones, advanced sound and extraordinary control.
“With ToneCore modules, users can easily and inexpensively expand
their tonal options at any time," said Jeorge Tripps, product line
manager, Line 6. “With ToneCore docks on your pedalboard, you can
change your effects setup in seconds to get the right sounds for any
gig."
ToneCore modules can be placed in either mono or stereo ToneDock
stompboxes. The ToneDock mono and stereo stompbox base stations can be
powered by a standard 9 Volt battery, or the optional DC-1 power supply.
ToneCore Module MSRP:
ToneDock Mono - $99.99
ToneDock Stereo - $112.99
Uber Metal Module - $41.99
Echo Park Module - $99.99
Crunchtone Module - $41.99
Space Chorus Module - $55.99
Tap Tremolo Module - $55.99
Constrictor Module - $55.99
Dr. Distorto Module - $41.99
Verbzilla Module - $99.99
Liqua Flange Module - $55.99
Roto-Machine Module - $55.99
Otto Filter Module - $41.99
About Line 6
Incorporated in 1996, Line 6 is a music gear manufacturer dedicated to
creating music products to inspire creativity both on the stage and in
the studio. Headquartered in Agoura Hills, California, Line 6 currently
has a presence in over 60 countries worldwide with offices in California
and the United Kingdom. In just under seven years, Line 6 has grown from
an original team of 10 to over 200 employees. As the pioneer of digital
modeling guitar amplifiers, Line 6 has created award-winning products
for guitarists, bass players and engineers, working both on stage and in
the studio. For more information visit www.line6.com. |