Line 6
Line 6
Line 6

Line 6 is a manufacturer of digital modeling guitars, amplifiers (amplifier modeling) and related electronic equipment. Their product lines include electric and acoustic guitarsbassesguitar and bass amplifierseffects processors, USB audio interfaces and guitar/bass wireless systems. The company was founded in 1996. Headquartered in CalabasasCalifornia, the company imports its products primarily from China. Since December 2013, it has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation.

 

Marcus Ryle and Michel Doidic (two former Oberheim designers) co-founded Fast-Forward Designs, where they helped develop several notable pro audio products such as the Alesis ADAT, Quadraverbs and QuadraSynth, and DigidesignSampleCell. As digital signal processing became more and more powerful and affordable during the 1980s, they began developing DSP-based products for guitarists. As Ryle tells the story, the name "Line 6" came about because the phone system at Fast-Forward Designs only had 5 lines. Because the new guitar-related products were developed in secrecy, the receptionist used "Line 6" as a code word of sorts, and paging them for a call on Line 6 meant to stop any guitar or amp-related sounds so that they wouldn't be overheard by other Fast-Forward clients or callers.

 

Line 6 launched in 1996, with their first digital modeling guitar amplifier, the original Flextone—a single 12, 60 watt, combo amp. Within six months or so, the AxSys 212 was released. The company underwent a rapid expansion in the early 2000s (decade) due to the success of their Pod product line, which isolated modeling circuitry from the AxSys amplifier.

Digital modeling attempts to recreate the unique characteristics of musical instruments and pro audio gear. Early Line 6 products used digital modeling to emulate the signature tone of a guitar amp/speaker combination. Further development of Line 6's modeling technology has extended the emulation to include numerous guitar amplifier / guitar cabinet combinations, guitar effects, microphones, and even different guitars and other fretted instruments themselves. Digital modeling offers countless virtual combinations of a variety of music gear, but only as emulations, however convincing as they may be.

Though Line 6 began with a modeling guitar amp, their breakthrough product line was arguably the POD guitar processor line and its later variants,[3] but this modeling technology has been the foundation for most of Line 6's products, from guitar amps to software and computer audio interfaces. Line 6 has an active user community, and provides software that allows users to easily download and share patches or device settings for many of Line 6's products.

In early 2008, Line 6 acquired X2 Digital Wireless, who had introduced digital wireless systems for guitar. Further developing this technology, Line 6 developed and introduced a family of digital wireless microphone systems in 2010.

In December 2013, it was confirmed that Line 6 was to be bought by Yamaha Corporation, to operate as a wholly owned subsidiary with the internal management remaining the same.

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  • Pairs seamlessly with Line 6's Spider V 60, 120, 240 amplifiers, and the Relay G10 receiver
  • 24-bit sound quality and a 10Hz-20kHz frequency response preserve your tone
  • Cable Tone technology sounds as good as a cable and is easier to use
  • 50' transmission range prevents dropouts during a performance
  • Up to 8 hours of run time and 200 hours of standby time
RM620.00
RM750.00
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A wireless system that's road ready in a compact, half-rack format.

Based on patented, fourth-generation technology, Relay is leading the digital wireless revolution for guitarists. The Relay G55 system delivers tour-grade digital wireless in a compact, half-rack format-so you can experience wireless freedom without compromising your tone.

Featuring 12 channels of compander-free 24-bit audio, full 10Hz-20kHz frequency response and a wide dynamic range of 117dB (A weighted), the G55 signal is so pure and strong it sounds just like a wired guitar.

RM2,420.00
RM2,850.00
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Line 6's Relay G30 redefines the wireless experience for guitarists and bassists with superior sound, professional dependability, and refreshing simplicity.

The Relay G30 Digital Wireless Mic System provides a pure signal so guitars get a beautiful high-end sparkle and basses get a thunderous low-end punch, even at distances of up to 30 meters (98 ft. approx). The signal's clarity rivals that of the highest-quality guitar cables. Traditional wireless systems compromise their sound by rolling-off crucial high- and low-end frequencies and compressing their signals. Relay G30 offers superior sound with full bandwidth and zero compression.

RM1,238.00
RM1,450.00
  • Simple, affordable, and reliable instrument digital wireless system with 50' range
  • Automatic setup means you never have to mess with menus or settings
  • Redundant 24-bit digital wireless provides highly dynamic, clear, and reliable transmission
  • Transmitter runs for up to 8 hours per charge and charges in the docking receiver
  • Ideal for guitar, bass, or other instruments with high-impedance outputs
RM1,062.00
RM1,250.00