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James Tyler Variax Guitars Tours DV 247 Stores This Summer

Line 6 Announces: DV 247- James Tyler Variax Tour

James Tyler Variax guitars have been called ‘unique’. ‘indispensable’, blockbuster’ and much more.  To find out for yourself how these guitars will transform the way you record and perform, check out the Line 6 tour at DV 247 stores across the UK this summer. Paul Hindmarsh, Line 6 demonstrator, will explore the collection of tones, and demonstrate how James Tyler Variax guitars can open up a world of opportunities for you.  No need to carry around a ton of instruments anymore, just one instrument that can switch between 28 different vintage instruments at the turn of a knob. Try out for yourself 28 vintage instrument models in one beautifully crafted electric guitar designed by master luthier, James Tyler.    Experience the latest  update from Line 6, which gives all James Tyler® Variax® modeling guitars five next-generation acoustic guitar models based on* celebrated 6- and 12-string acoustics from Martin®, Guild® and Gibson®. James Tyler Variax guitars provide immediate access to 11 alternate tunings, so you can stay in the creative moment instead of spending quality time with your tuner. Learn how you can mix and match any tuning with any instrument, and also create your own tunings on the fly with Virtual Capo. Come down to a DV 247 store near you to find out more. Tour Dates 19th May  – Barnet, North London 26th May  – Romford, East London 2nd June  – Clapham, South London 9th June  – Acton, West London 16th June  – Southampton 30th June  –Cambridge 7th July – Birmingham   *All product names are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during Line 6’s sound model development. Martin is a registered trademark of Dreadnought, Inc. Gibson is a registered trademark of Gibson Guitar Corp. Guild is a registered trademark of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.

DT-25s to feature on Later with Jools Holland tonight

Newly-endorsed Line 6 artist Ren Harvieu and her band will be appearing live on Later with Jools Holland tonight, the BBC’s flagship music programme, armed with two DT-25 amplifiers. After overcoming a broken back last year, Ren’s label, Island Records, stuck with her on her road to recovery, and her latest single Open up your Arms has already received plenty of airplay on both Radio 2 and XFM since its release on April 23rd. Hailed as ‘Salford’s answer to Patsy Kline’, the future looks bright for the Line 6 endorsee, whose debut album is released later this month. The show airs at 10pm on BBC 2 and will also include performances from Tom Jones and Plan B. An extended version will also be aired on Friday at 11.20pm. www.renharvieu.com

Free v1.8 Update for James Tyler Variax Modeling Guitars!

Now available for download at line6.com, the free v1.8 update update gives all James Tyler® Variax® modeling guitars five next-generation acoustic guitar models based on* celebrated 6- and 12-string acoustics from Martin®, Guild® and Gibson®. If you play your JTV with a POD® HD500 or POD® HD Pro multi-effect processor, the v1.8 update also includes enhanced functionality to make your JTV/POD HD experience even more intuitive and powerful.

Watch the overview movie now.

Next-generation Models:

• New modeling technology. Our new breakthrough acoustic guitar modeling technology gives the five models breathtaking depth and detail, capturing the subtle nuances of string vibration through the soundboard and the tonewoods of the original modeled guitar body.


• Five updated models. The updated models are based on* the Martin® D28, Martin® D12-28, Martin® 0-18, Guild® 12 String, and Gibson® J200 acoustic guitars.

• Variax Knobs as Controllers. Variax Tone and Volume knobs can act like expression pedals, controlling different aspects of your tone such as delay time, amp drive or anything else you want. Controllers are capable of driving up to 50+ POD HD parameters simultaneously, making it possible to morph between sounds with a single guitar knob.


• Variax Toggle Switch Behavior (Local Control). To provide smooth, intuitive transitions, you can choose whether the Volume, Tone and Pickup Selector switch will control both the model and magnetic pickups simultaneously, or lock the model and only affect the magnetic pickups. For example, when layering acoustic models with the magnetic pickups, you can lock the acoustic model controls so that tweaking knobs and switching pickups when playing the electric sound won’t affect the sound of the acoustic when you switch back.


• New Input Selections. The new input selections — “Variax” and “Variax Mags” — allow you to assign any configuration of magnetic pickups and Variax models per POD HD preset. The new “Variax” input selection also recalls whether you were using mags or models per preset, allowing you to pick up exactly where you left off – no need for manual selection or input changes.


• POD HD/Variax Custom Tuning Creation. Now you can create custom Variax tunings for any or all of your POD HD presets. Save and recall them per preset — and get up to 512 unique custom guitar tunings with instant footswitch control.


• Variax Control Mode (Global/Preset). Choose whether you want to assign Variax guitar models and Local Control settings globally, or on a per-preset basis. Alternately, you can get complete manual control by choosing not to control Variax settings with POD presets.

Free v2.0 Firmware Update For POD® HD Multi-effects

Now available for download at line6.com, the free v2.0 firmware update dramatically expands the sonic palette of POD® HD500, POD HD, and POD HD Pro multi-effect processors, and significantly enhances integration with the James Tyler® Variax®.

For POD HD500, POD HD, and POD HD Pro multi-effects, the update includes two brand-new HD guitar models, the world’s first HD bass model (with eight incredible mic model choices!) and a new vintage-voiced mic preamp model:

“Flip Top” HD Bass Amp Model. Introducing the world’s very first HD bass amp model based on* the immortal Ampeg® B-15NF Portaflex®, one of the most popular studio bass amps of all time. The modeled cab features the original 15-inch speaker perfect for laying down some serious thump.

Eight New Mic Choices for the HD Bass Amp Model. Get your ideal bass tone from the new “Flip Top” HD bass model with eight mic choices based on*
Shure® SM57
Sennheiser® 421
AKG® D12
AKG® D112
EV® RE20
Shure® SM7B
Heil® PR40
Neumann® U47

“Plexi Lead NRM” and “Plexi Lead BRT” HD Guitar Amp Models. Stunning new HD guitar amp models based on* the Normal and Bright inputs of the legendary Marshall® “Plexi” 1959 Super Lead 100-watt head. Plug into the classic cascading crunch of this historic English head!

“Vintage” HD Mic Preamp Model. A vintage-voiced tube mic preamp based on* the Requisite® Y7. This new model adds incredible warmth to vocal sounds and guitar and bass tones. Its controls include:
Gain
HPF (High Pass Filter)
LPF (Low Pass Filter)
Phase
Output

The update also includes a variety of new features and enhancements that make a POD HD500 or POD HD Pro, James Tyler Variax, and DT25 or DT50 guitar amplifier dream rig even more powerful and easy to use. The result is complete analog and digital reconfiguration and control of guitar models, effects, HD amplifier models, analog tube topology, and more with the press of a single footswitch.

Variax Knobs as Controllers. Variax Tone and Volume knobs can act like expression pedals, controlling different aspects of your tone such as delay time, amp drive or anything else you want. Controllers are capable of driving up to 50+ POD HD parameters simultaneously, making it possible to morph between sounds with a single guitar knob.

Variax Toggle Switch Behavior (Local Control). To provide smooth, intuitive transitions between the modeled and magnetic pickups, you can choose whether the Volume, Tone and Pickup Selector switch will control both the model and magnetic pickups simultaneously, or lock the model and only affect the magnetic pickups. For example, when switching between acoustic and electric tones, you can lock the acoustic model controls so that tweaking knobs and switching pickups when playing the electric sound won’t affect the sound of the acoustic when you switch back.

Variax Control Mode (Global/Preset). Choose whether you want to assign Variax guitar models and Local Control settings globally, or on a per-preset basis. Alternately, you can get complete manual control by choosing not to control Variax settings with POD presets.

New Input Selections. The new input selections — “Variax” and “Variax Mags” — allow you to assign any configuration of magnetic pickups and Variax models per POD HD preset. The new “Variax” input selection also recalls whether you were using mags or models per preset, allowing you to pick up exactly where you left off – no need for manual selection or input changes.

POD HD/Variax Custom Tuning Creation. Now you can create custom Variax tunings for any or all of your POD HD presets. Save and recall them per preset — and get up to 512 unique custom guitar tunings with instant footswitch control.

The POD HD v2.0 firmware update is available for POD® HD500, POD HD, and POD HD Pro. POD HD v2.0 firmware updates for POD HD300 and POD HD400 are coming soon.

* All product names used in this webpage are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during Line 6’s sound model development.

Line 6 at Pro Light and Sound 2012

Many aspects of live sound have remained largely the same for decades… until now. At Prolight + sound 2012, Line 6 will unveil the powerful new ecosystem of innovative live sound solutions. Designed to work together—or complement third-party offerings—the new StageScape™ M20d smart mixing system, incredibly versatile StageSource™ loudspeakers and XD-V digital wireless microphone family represent the future of live sound. Don’t just take our word for it—ProSoundNetwork and Music Inc. honoured Line 6 and our new releases with a total of four “Companies to Watch” and “Best in Show” awards at Winter NAMM. From big theatre shows to solo coffeehouse gigs, and everything in between, the new Line 6 live sound ecosystem will help you stage your revolution. Visit us at the Prolight + Sound show from March 21st to the 24th; Hall 6.1 Stand C80 and let Sean Halley and Jim Boggia demonstrate the amazing possibilities of visual mixing. With their awesome set on electric and acoustic instruments, you're sure to get the full experience of Line 6's on-stage presence.

Line 6 Stages a Revolution in Live Sound at Winter NAMM 2012 Many aspects of live sound have remained largely the same for decades… until now. At Winter NAMM 2012, Line 6 is unveiling a powerful new ecosystem of innovative live sound solutions—from the world’s first smart mixing system and most versatile speakers, to the fourth generation of the acclaimed Line 6 digital wireless platform. Designed to work together as an integrated system—or complement third-party solutions—the new StageScape™ M20d digital mixer, StageSource™ series loudspeakers and XD-V digital wireless microphone family represent the future of live sound.

• StageScape M20d is the world’s first smart mixing system for live sound. Utilizing a groundbreaking touchscreen visual mixing environment, StageScape M20d streamlines the way you mix to get your sound dialed in quickly and keep you in the creative zone. The M20d features 20 inputs, massive DSP power on every channel, multi-channel recording with or without a computer, and remote control of the system via one or more iPad® devices.
  Learn more about StageScape


• The StageSource loudspeaker series combines multi-function design, powerful DSP and precision components to deliver the perfect blend of high-powered performance and true scalability. Comprised of the StageSource L3t 1,400-watt three-way speaker system and StageSource L3s 1,200-watt subwoofer, the StageSource series features Smart Speaker technology and L6 LINK™ digital networking to deliver best-of-class performance across the widest variety of live sound applications.
  Learn more about StageSource


• From instrument wireless to handheld, lavalier and headset mics, all Line 6 XD-V digital wireless systems are built on the same fourth-generation digital wireless platform—the most advanced in the pro audio industry. They utilize precision modeling to provide the sonic nuances of the most popular wired mics, EQ filters to compensate for mic placement, and even cable length impedance. All systems feature one-step setup, compander-free 24 bit audio clarity, and ultra-reliable, license-free operation around the world.
  Learn more about XD-V

Goo Goo Dolls’ John Rzeznik to Play the Line 6 NAMM Room Just confirmed! Goo Goo Dolls’ frontman John Rzeznik will play the Line 6 NAMM demo room using some of the latest Line 6 gear! Accompanied by Brad Fernquist (Goo Goo Dolls), John will treat the crowd to a few songs from his multi-decade catalog of chart-topping songs.

No stranger to Line 6 gear, Rzeznik has become one of the most globally respected and influential forces in popular music history, selling more than 10-million albums since 1986 with his band, the Goo Goo Dolls.

If you're at NAMM this Saturday, January 21, be sure to swing by the Line 6 demo room (#212 A/B, level 2, above Hall C) at 3:45 to see the show! Can’t be there? Keep an eye on our Twitter and Facebook pages for pics and more!

James Tyler Variax 69 wins “Electric Guitar of the Year” Award

James Tyler Variax Wins “Electric Guitar of the Year” Award

James Tyler Variax 69 has won the award for Electric Guitar of the year at the Music Industries Association (MIA) Awards.

Sponsored by Guitarist magazine and Musicradar.com, and voted for by the public, the award was announced at the 2011 MIA Music Awards ceremony in central London.

“We are extremely delighted to win this award. With the involvement of master luthier, James Tyler, we have produced a great guitar that combines the feel of a finely crafted instrument with the flexibility and performance that Variax guitar modelling technology offers.” Commented James Owens, European Sales Director at Line 6.

The MIA Awards are an annual celebration of the musical instrument industry. The awards honour the best selling and most reliable and innovative products in the UK, together with the best people, companies and initiatives in the sector.

Click Here to discover more about James Tyler Variax, the quality of the instrument and the flexibility that it offers as a cutting-edge performance and recording tool.

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