LINE 6 - Catalyst 100 1x12 Combo

AS MUCH AS tube amplifiers rule for tone, dynamic feel and raw punch, many players enjoy the benefits of modeling amps with their ability to deliver a multitude of sounds, not to mention their affordability and lighter weight. One of the newest contenders in the modeling arena is the Line 6 Catalyst series combos that include a 60-watt 1x12, a 200-watt 2x12 and the 100-watt 1x12 featured in this review.

- ART THOMPSON

SPECIFICATIONS

Catalyst 100 1x12 Combo

PRICE $399 street

CHANNELS 2

CONTROLS Channel A, Channel B, Manual buttons. Amp Selector (Clean, Boutique, Chime, Crunch, Dynamic, Hi Gain), variable boost (with on/off button); gain, bass, mid, treble, presence, channel volume. Reverb knob (with on/off/select button), effects knob with on/off/select button, tap button (press and hold to engage tuner), reverb (with on/off/select button), master volume

EFFECTS Delay (simple delay, vintage digital, tape echo, analog delay, dual delay, dynamic). Modulation (chorus, tremolo, phaser, flanger, U-Vibe, Rotary). Pitch (octaver, growler, pitch harmony, pitch shift, octave fuzz, synth string). Reverb (spring, hall, chamber, plate, shimmer, modulated)

REAR PANEL Power switch, output power switch (100W, 50W, .5W mute), USB jack, MIDI in jack, foot-switch jack (for optional LFS2 switcher), 1/8" aux in, 1/4" headphone jack, effects loop (with FX loop, power-amp in switch), XLR direct out with ground-lift switch

POWER 100 watts, 50 watts, .5 watt and mute

TUBES N/A

SPEAKER 12" Catalyst HC100 40, 100-watt

WEIGHT 34.5 lbs (tested) BUILT Malaysia (USA designed)

KUDOS Great range of realistic-feeling amp tones. Variable power. 18 effects plus a dedicated reverb (six types). Deep editing via Catalyst Edit app. MIDI and USB connectivity. Built-in four-channel recording interface

CONCERNS Foot switch not included. No speaker jack