http://line6.com/news/ Line 6 News Straight from the source http://jp.line6.com/news/general/1428 <p></p> <p>Line 6, Inc. and Topspin Media are joining forces with other leading music and technology companies to present the WHAT'S NEXT Musicians’ Conference, a series of free events that will allow artists to explore the ideas, trends and technologies that are impacting music today. Featuring panel discussions with industry experts, live artist performances, breakout sessions, music technology demos and more, WHAT’S NEXT will empower musicians to take control of their future—and chart their own path to success.</p> <p>WHAT’S NEXT conferences are scheduled to take place in New York (June... Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/general/1418 Casa de Oracion de Fullerton, a Disciples of Christ church in southern California, faced several challenges when it came to upgrading their sound reinforcement. They found the perfect solution with a Line 6® StageScape™ M20d mixer and StageSource® loudspeakers. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/general/1415 <p>Based in St. Petersburg, FL, TrueFire is a leading provider of video-based guitar instruction. The company produces a wide variety of interactive music education materials and distributes them to over 500,000 students via the internet, video software discs and mobile apps. Recently, TrueFire upgraded their production studios by adding Line 6® XD-V75 headset wireless microphones for on-camera use. The change provides total freedom of movement for guest instructors, without compromising sound quality. </p> <p>“We’re constantly in production mode, and we’re known for our quality,” says Tommy... Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/general/1411 Want to be the new face of Line 6? We’re looking for L.A.-based artists and bands for a local photo shoot in early March. Send us your info if you’d like to be involved! Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/general/1408 <p><br><br> Located in Hollywood, Catalina Bar & Grill has been a revered fixture on the West Coast jazz scene for over 25 years. Legendary performers like Dizzy Gillespie and Miles Davis have played there, a tradition that owner Catalina Popescu continues by booking today’s top jazz artists. With a full kitchen, elegant dining room and perfect sight lines, every effort is made to honor the club’s legacy of hosting incredible performances in an intimate space. </p> <p>Recently, Catalina decided to upgrade its sound system with StageSource® loudspeakers from Line 6. “When we heard how... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/pressReleases/1399 <p align="center"><em>Latest update brings enhanced recording, file management and playback functionality to the award-winning StageScape M20d</em></p> <p><strong>ANAHEIM, Calif.—January 24, 2013—</strong>Line 6, Inc. (NAMM room 212A), leading manufacturer of innovative solutions for musicians, is pleased to announce v1.1 of the StageScape™ M20d smart mixing system. This software update features enhanced recording, file management and playback capabilities that make it even easier for musicians to record their live shows, soundchecks and rehearsals.</p> <p>“With StageScape M20d, musicians can... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/pressReleases/1403 <p><em>Line 6 garners second consecutive Best In Show “Company To Watch” award, plus </em>Electronic Musician<em> Editors’ Choice Award and coveted TEC Award</em></p> <p><strong>CALABASAS, Calif.—January 29, 2013—</strong>Line 6, Inc., leading manufacturer of innovative solutions for musicians, won top industry honors at the 2013 NAMM show for its innovative StageScape™ M20d and StageSource® live sound ecosystem and POD® HD Pro guitar performance and recording solution. Line 6 also won a NAMM Best in Show “Company To Watch” award for the second year in a row.</p> <p><em>Electronic... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/software_release/1398 V1.1 software features a new recording user interface, enhanced file management and playback functionality, and more. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/awards/1401 January 2013 TEC Award – POD HD Pro Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/awards/1402 January 2013 NAMM Best In Show “Company To Watch” award Sun, 27 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/pressReleases/1388 Line 6, Inc. (NAMM room 212A), leading manufacturer of innovative solutions for musicians, is pleased to introduce JTV-89F, the newest member of the acclaimed James Tyler® Variax® family. Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/pressReleases/1396 <p align="center"><em>Exceptional sound, unparalleled DSP power, modular architecture and easy digital networking make the new loudspeakers as powerful as they are portable</em></p> <p><strong>ANAHEIM, Calif.—January 24, 2013—</strong>Line 6, Inc. (NAMM room 212A) today announced the new StageSource™ L2m and L2t loudspeakers, expanding the StageSource family with models designed for even greater flexibility and portability. With unmatched sound, unparalleled DSP power, modular architecture and proprietary L6 LINK™ digital networking, the new StageSource L2m and StageSource L2t loudspeakers... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/general/1394 <p>Line 6 is kicking off Winter NAMM 2013 with exciting new product announcements. In case you’re unable to visit us in person this year, here’s the latest news from the show floor:</p> <p><strong>StageSource L2 series</strong><br> Compact, 2-way Powered PA Speakers with Studio-Quality Sound</p> <p>The compact StageSource® L2m and L2t loudspeakers use massive DSP—unmatched in their class—and huge power to deliver studio-quality live sound at every gig. Onboard sensors get you set up fast, and built-in feedback suppression keeps your sound pure throughout your performance. When you need to... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/awards/1393 <p>Line 6 is pleased to announce that the company’s new live sound products have won <em>Electronic Musician </em>magazine’s top honors. </p> <p>“Line 6 seems to take great enjoyment out of reinventing the ordinary into something extraordinary, whether that’s turning kidney beans into effects, or making a guitar that can sound like 50 other guitars,” says <em>Electronic Musician.</em> “And now, they’ve pulled the same kind of trick for sound systems by reinventing the mixer, the speakers, how they interact, and even the way you operate them. In the process, the P.A. has gone from a sound... Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/general/1391 <p>Congrats to Konstantin Kazhev for winning the Grand Prize in the Official Garbage “Automatic System Habit” Remix Contest! As part of the prize package, Kazhev took home an autographed JTV-69 guitar, just like the one used by Garbage on the <em>Not Your Kind of People </em>tour. </p> <p>“I’m flattered [to have won],” said Kazhev, “because this is not just a remix of a song, it’s Garbage. I mean, Garbage—the band I listened to growing up and [one that has] since continued inspiring me. It was an honor to make even a small contribution to their history.”</p> <p>Check out Kazhev’s alluring... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/general/1392 Emmanuel SDA Church sees its purchase of Line 6 wireless as a long-term investment. “The quality of the system is apparent,” said Michael Edmeade. “They are built smartly in every aspect, and we expect to be using them for years to come.” Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/pressReleases/1389 <p><i>Jim Atkinson brings channel and new business development experience to sales leadership role</i></p> <p><b>CALABASAS, Calif. – January 8, 2013 –</b> Line 6, leading manufacturer of innovative solutions for musicians, today announced the appointment of Jim Atkinson to the position of Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales. Mr. Atkinson will report directly to Line 6 President and CEO Paul Foeckler.</p> <p>Prior to Line 6, Mr. Atkinson held the title of Vice President of Sales and Marketing at North Plains, a digital media asset management company. He previously served as Vice... Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/general/1380 “I’m not really a professional sound engineer, I’m a guitarist! The StageScape system is designed exactly for folks like me. Features like Auto Trim and specially designed channel strips gave the mixes a pro polish that I never could have dialed in myself. And the StageScape app for iPad® let me set up the monitor mixes from the stage. Overall, the system performed like a champ and the sound quality was outstanding.” Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/general/1377 <p><br /> <br /> Sometimes a track calls for tones that traditional guitars simply can’t deliver. Solo artist and former Nevermore guitarist Jeff Loomis recently encountered such a situation in the studio, and found the answer with his JTV-89 guitar. Using the unique sitar sound, Jeff recorded two takes of a haunting, eerie riff—one using a pick, the other using an Ebow. Which did he choose? Watch the video to find out.</p> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://jp.line6.com/news/reviews/1375 "A hearty 4.5 F*ck Yeahs. I love this amp!" - Six String Samurai Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000