Line 6 M13 user reviews ( 7/10) - 16 user reviews

Users reviews

• 08/18/12

  racerevlon's review "Line6 scores a direct hit with the M13--this is Stomp Box Heaven!!!"

  Characteristics

  The Line6 M13 is the flagship stomp box modeling unit from Line6. Unlike most of the Line6 products, this unit does not have all of the signature Line6 amplifier and speaker cabinet modeling software at your disposal. This unit is designed to work WITH your amp and not in place of it. Do not be fooled by this however. The M13 is an extremely flexible unit in that there are myriad different options for sound shaping including the various different stomp box models and the connection options that allow you to connect your amp via the now-famous 4-cable method. This allows you to put effects in their proper place, with distortion and non-modulation effects before your amp's preamp stage, and the time-based and modulation effects after the preamp stage. The amp also has MIDI capability if you want to use it as a controller or control it via MIDI. The MIDI implementation is not the most straightforward but can be figured out with an investigation of the downloadable MIDI Implementation Guide.

  Utilization

  The words "Bonehead Simple" are actually printed on the M13 box and I think that about says it all. I received the M13 with the updated 2.01 software on-board. The one thing you DO have to watch out for is that it could be perceived as OVERLY bonehead simple. During one of my trial sessions, I couldn't figure out why sound was coming out of my amp but nothing was happening on the M13. That's because the M13 is truly "true bypass" and it simply wasn't powered on. So you know that if your M13 dies mid-gig, your signal will still get to your amp. Excellent!!
  
  
  
  This is a great (relatively) little unit. The beauty of the M13 lies in its simplicity and flexibility. It takes about 10 seconds to memorize the color coding for the different types of effects, but hours to go through the settings and different models. There are two different modes of operation: Standard mode and Scene mode. Scene mode works like any other MIDI patch--you call up the patch and it brings up the pre-configured models in the pre-configured order and with the pre-configured levels. In scene mode you have access to the active models in each bank and you can toggle them on and off individually.
  
  
  
  In standard mode you have access to 12 different stomp boxes'four banks with three options in each position. The payoff is no cables and no re-wiring. When you call up a model, the stomp box is activated with the last settings already pre-programmed. There is a global option to either save all settings automatically or not. I suggest leaving it on as that is really the purpose of the M13. I haven't yet found a need to have the settings NOT automatically saved. Without the auto-save enabled, any called-up model will accept the position of the knobs as-is' most likely undesirable.
  
  
  
  When I started writing this review, I liked working in standard mode over the Scenes, although in truth the 'Standard' mode is really just a 'scratch pad' scene. Unless you have a special need for a high number of different sounds, you can get a great deal out of standard mode. I have my 'Scratch Pad' M13 scene set up in the following configuration:
  
  
  
  Bank 1: A. Screamer, B. Blue Comp Treble C. Line6 Drive
  
  Bank 2: A. Line6 Distortion, B. Heavy Distortion, C. Dimension
  
  Bank 3: A. Noise Gate, B. Dual Phaser, C. Tri-Chorus
  
  Bank 4: A. Stereo Delay, B. Noise Gate, C. Echo
  
  
  
  Notice that I have the Noise Gate in two different positions and weaker distortions in front of heavier distortions. This allows me to either run the Screamer or Comp for a little boost of my amp's preamp or the Bank B distortion. Having the Noise Gate in Banks 3 AND 4 allows me to either put the gate at the end of the signal if running in 2-cable mode, or after the distortion effects in 4-cable mode so that the modulation effects are super-clean. In the latter configuration, the modulation effects really shine through the mix. With this configuration, I can get punishing distortion out of the M13, juice the front end of my amp, or get wonderful multi-dimensional clean tones. After learning about the flexibility of the M13 and how to better leverage scenes, a whole new world opened up to my tonal 'mad science.'
  
  
  
  It's like having 12 stomp boxes at your disposal at a time, 12 sets of 12 stomp boxes, and you can activate any of them in their pre-defined position' NO WIRING!!! The only thing you can't do is have more than four boxes active at any one time, one from each bank. (You can only have one 'A', one 'B', one 'C', one 'D' on at a time). Pressing the foot switch activates the effect. Pressing another button in the same bank activates that effect and deactivates the previous one. Pressing the button of the active effect toggles it on/off. There is a dedicated button to activate the looper, a button to activate Scene mode, and holding the looper button activates the on-board tuner. The tuner is one of the most sensitive I have encountered.
  
  
  
  After running the M13 straight into the front of the amps, I configured the M13 to have the effects loop in between banks 2 and 3. This one of the other beautiful features of the M13: you can place the effects loop wherever you want as opposed to being locked into one configuration.
  
  
  
  Line6 characteristically doesn't include a ton of literature with their products because just about all of their product information is downloadable from the web. While I appreciate their commitment to green initiatives this doesn't help much when you're at the gig and there's no internet connection and you REALLY need some help from a manual. Still, the unit is easy enough to figure out that you only need the manuals for the really intricate operations.

  Sound Quality

  I played this modeler with the following guitars:
  
  VOS '58 and '59 Gibson Custom Les Paul guitars with Burstbucker 1 and 2 models
  
  Gibson Raw Power Les Paul with '57 Classic pickups
  
  Ibanez JEM 7VSBL with stock Dimarzio Evolution pickups installed
  
  Ibanez RG550MXXDY with Dimarzio Super 3 Bridge, Evolution Middle, and Evolution Neck
  
  Ibanez RGR4 with Dimarzio Crunch Lab Bridge and LiquiFire Neck
  
  Epiphone Les Paul Standard with Seymour Duncan Phat Cat P-90's
  
  PRS SE Semi-hollow with stock pickups
  
  Squier Telecaster with Dimarzio Air Norton T bridge and Area T Neck
  
  B.C. Rick Mockingbird Neck-Thru with Dimarzio Super Distortion bridge and Super 2 Neck
  
  Squier Strat with Dimarzio VV Solo bridge, VV '54 middle, and VV Heavy Blues neck.
  
  
  
  I played the M13 through the following amps:
  
  Marshall JVM410H head and Crate Blue VooDoo stereo 4 x 12 with Jensen 60's
  
  Marshall HAZE 40w 1 x 12 combo
  
  Marshall Class 5 1 x 10 combo
  
  Marshall Vintage Modern 50-watt head and a Carvin mono 4 x 12 with Celestion Heritage 30's
  
  Mesa Boogie 1 x 12 Mark V combo
  
  Marshall DSL100MLB full stack.
  
  Marshall Vintage Modern 50-watt head and a Carvin mono 4 x 12 with Celestion Heritage 30's + Hughes & Kettner TriAmp MK II and a Carvin mono 4 x 12 with Celestion Vintage 30's in stereo.
  
  
  
  The M13 ended up sounding the best with the Marshall HAZE 40 so I used that as my basis for sound. Hooking up the M13 with the 4-cable method opened up a whole new dimension to the tone. The distortions were tighter and the clean tones were, well, cleaner since I could just run the clean (standard) channel preamp valves of the HAZE. One of my favorite models in the M13 is the model of the old BOSS Dimension C. If you tinker with the different switch combinations on the Dimension C you can get everything from light Chorus to Phase to some unique sounds. I highly recommend using this effect to add a unique ambience to your sound. The Blue Comp + Treble model is nice for cleaning up the darker overtones of the EL34 power valves and really focuses the tone when engaged. Using the Screamer model adds a nice compressed boost to just about anything after without adding too much gain. I didn't have much use for any of the 'Purple' category models, but I play pretty straight-ahead rock, so your mileage may vary. The quality of the models is so good I encourage you to at least try them. There are only a few reverb models in there, but the ones that ARE there are all I could want or need in a reverb including 100-200 millisecond echo model. You can get lost in the delays, especially in the Scene dedicated to them.
  
  
  
  One of the things I found odd about the M13 is that the EQ models were in the preamp (yellow) category, making them somewhat hard to locate at first. Also, putting them in that category limits the number of EQ/Overdrive/Distortion combinations you can create, but I suppose they had to put them somewhere.
  
  
  
  Even though there is a Noise Gate pedal model, there is also a master noise gate that is accessible from the main Setup screen, so if you can live with just the overall noise reduction of the M13 you can save pedal spots.
  
  
  
  The M13 nailed everything. Usually, when you are working with a complex unit like the M13 you'll find something where you're relatively unimpressed. While there are effects in the M13 that I would probably never use, there was no effect that I tried where I thought the model simply didn't pass muster. Line6 really took the time to get all of the models right and it shows when you hit the strings. I found all of the tones easy to work with and great-sounding. You know you've got a good product on your hands when you come across an effect that you've never really been a fan of, but the implementation in the Line6 M13 wins you over.

  Overall Opinion

  So what's the verdict? It really depends on what you're after. I've read a lot of material that compares the M13 to other Multi-Effects like the BOSS GT-10 or Line6 POD X3 Live. At first, the difference seems pretty obvious... Units like the GT-10 and X3 Live have amp and cabinet models in them and have the ability to emulate both and amp and add effects, where the M13 just adds effects (no amp modeling here), so one would be led to think that the M13 needs to be run into/with an amp, whereas the others can just be run straight to the board or recording console. Well, I got to thinking about it. Let's say for example I just want to use the M13 in 2-cable mode right into the front of my, um, 1968 Plexi. No problem, right? Well, what's the difference between running the M13 into a 'real' Plexi and running the M13 into the POD Farm model of a Plexi? Turns out not very much--you have to tweak the levels a bit, but I found that I could run the M13 in front of my Line6 KB37 and then into POD Farm and with minimal adjustment of levels I got the same results as running into a 'real' amp. How cool is that? I initially figured to get the M13 recorded I would have to turn on an amp and mic a cabinet. Not so. Just wire it in front of your amp modeling software of choice, tweak it to taste and you're good to go.
  
  
  
  My biggest issue with the M13 as noted previously is that the MIDI implementation on the M13 isn't the most straightforward or "plug-and-play" like most other units that factory default to OMNI/ON so that they just work right out of the box. If the MIDI implementation were as easy to work with as other comparable units the M13 would have scored perfectly.
  
  
  
  Bottom line, not only is the M13 a great stomp box modeler on its own, providing you with an arsenal of stomp boxes that would cost you thousands to collect and would be a nightmare wiring up the signal chain, Line6 has done it all for you in an affordable, flexible package that works for both live performance, live recording, or in front of your DAW. If there's a sound you're looking for that you can't coax out of the M13, well, there are always drums, right?
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• 02/24/12

  James...'s review "Quanity...and lots of it"

  Characteristics

  • Over 100 stompbox effects, 4 simultaneous in any order and any combination
  
  
  
  • Dedicated knobs to control each of the parameters of each effect
  
  
  
  • Create up to 48 pedal board scenes for instant recall. (It's like having 48 fully tricked-out pedal boards available at any time)
  
  
  
  • Universal tap tempo to sync all your time-based effects
  
  
  
  • 28-second looper with dedicated footswitch controls for Undo/Redo, Record/Overdub, Play/Stop, Half Speed, Reverse, Play Once, and Pre/Post
  
  
  
  • Built-in chromatic tuner with dedicated footswitch
  
  
  
  • Heavy-duty all-metal chassis and footswitches
  
  
  
  • Included AC power adapter
  
  
  
  • Dimensions: 15"W x 3"H x 11.5"D - 10lbs. • MIDI in/out
  
  
  
  • 1/4" mono or stereo inputs
  
  
  
  • 1/4" mono or stereo outputs
  
  
  
  • 1/4" stereo assignable effects send/return
  
  
  
  • Two expression pedal jacks
  
  
  
  • True bypass

  Utilization

  I was actually one of the first people to buy one of these. The value is pretty obvious. Back in the day you would have to drop a pretty penny on a fed L6 boxes to get all these tones. I have used mine in about every setup you can imagine. I've done the general pedal board driving the front of an amp setup, which seems to be the most common. I would say this is likely the best way to use the thing. Sounds most natural that way. I have used it mounted in a rack and controlled by an external midi controller. It works great this way, although the sound quality seems to be a little off in a racked environment. The m13 in my opinion is really at home in more organic traditional setups. I have used it as a midi controller in a really simple context where I was just doing PC changes. The unit from a technological perspective is surprisingly advanced for a L6 product. But I think this unit's strong point is still the bang for buck aspect.

  Sound Quality

  I will come right out and say that none of these effects will win any best in class awards. If you want supreme sound quality, go buy some $400 analog pedals. That said, for sheer quantity of effects, this unit has the battle won. I will admit there are a handful of effects that are arguably a waste of space. But for clever minds, I think nearly every effect in here can be used in some capacity. Some sound better than others. There are enough great sounding effects to get what you pay for. The overdrives are okay. Delays and reverbs are great. The wack effects are all over the place.

  Overall Opinion

  I have some advice for people considering buying this. If it specifically fits your needs, or you just need a whole lot of effects, then go ahead and pull the trigger. But if all you need is a delay, some overdrives, and maybe some reverb, go spend your money on a few single pedals and call it a day. You only get your money out of this unit if you use at least half of what it offers. You don't have to use everything in it like I have. But this is really a quantity over quality device. And it's a good one.
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• 03/23/11

  ejecta's review "Lot of tones in one board!"

  Characteristics

  First let me say I’m a computer artist by trade so I’m not allergic to the digital world and I actually love technology and see it as just another tool in the box. That said, when it comes to guitar gear, I have to admit I’m a bit of an analog purist. Not a hard core analog snob but that’s where I tend to lean when I taste test gear. Back in the 90’s I had a few pieces of Line 6 gear, some were keepers some went on their merry way. The ones I used the most in my band at the time were the green DL4 and the blue MM4. I thought those pedals worked great for what I was using them for and to be honest at that time I hadn’t really been exposed to too much of the world small pedal builders so my pallet was bit limited but they sounded good to me. Fast forward to about six months ago……and the passing of the recent years where the internet brought small builders to people like myself who hadn’t heard of them, I had a board with some very nice analog pedals. I had spent a good bit of time finding the right order and wiring them up with a cabling kit from Lava Cables, which are great by the way, in a way that was as painless as possible to switch pedals out. My board was sounding really good but being a player that likes to experiment on my off time I found at times I wish I had the ability to change the order or have two of something but that’s just the limitations of that set up. Then Line 6 came out with the M13 and remembering I liked the DL4 and MM4 it piqued my interest. Over the years I’ve figured out you don’t jump in right at first on the latest greatest, especially when it involves software, so I sat back and waited to hear what other people were saying about the M13. The reviews were actually pretty good so I bought it from a place that gave me a trial period. After about a month of going back and forth I took quite a few analog pedals off my board.

  Utilization

  I found it very easy to navigate. That's one thing I really give Line 6 credit for and that's they really take care to find a way to make their stuff very user friendly. The bypassed signal didn't color my tone at all which is one of the things I look for in pedals.

  Sound Quality

  So by me saying this it would probably be safe to assume “for me” the M13 really did sound as good as my board full of analog pedals. NOPE! That wouldn’t be totally true. I’d have to say it was a surprise that M13 didnt color my by passed tone, which is important to me and many digital effects fail at that. The functionality of having the ability to have different scenes of pedal layouts in any order I want, tap tempo on multiple effects at once, continuous control over some pedals parameters all at once, on the fly pedal changing in the scenes, and a cool looper…… all that tipped the scales for me. Yes there is a tonal difference I heard when comparing the modeled pedals to analog ones but for me I had to compromise that for functionality because that is important to me too. Also the tonal compromise wasn’t huge either. Well if the M13 worked for me that well, why do I use the “outboard” drives? Because I’m still an analog lover and love the way they sound. I do use some of the drives in the M13 also but I liked these drive pedals more

  Overall Opinion

  Will I not buy anymore analog pedals? Heck no! I still love them and will play them. Actually, I’m going to learn to start modding pedals here shortly so I still have a great love for those little boxes and pull for the small time builders who put their love and artistry to work in them.Honestly, if you aren’t a player who likes to have a very wide range of options when it comes to effects and their order then I think you could be very happy and get a better tone with a few analog pedals. But if you are a player like me who likes to not be as locked in when experimenting and wants to reduce tap dancing then I think the M13 is a great piece of gear.
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• 10/22/08

  Audiofanzine FR's review

  Characteristics

  (Originally written by /translated from Audiofanzine FR)
  
  
  
  As with any other rating, you can always give it a 0 or a 10. I'll explain myself. You really need to know what you are getting into when you buy this gear. As of today, this is unit has no competitors out there, being a hybrid of a pedal board and a multi-FX processor. The pedal board is easy to use (with few knobs like on a classic FX pedal) and it has an auto-save function (it seems the unit retains a snapshot of the pots position). The multi-FX processor can save several presets of the same pedal, it allows you to freely place the effects of the loop according to the "scenes", it offers the possibility to have 12 pedal boards with 12 presets each, it allows you to use one or more expression pedals to control any parameter, and you don't have to worry about wiring problems. Don't be misled by the ease of use because the possibilities are huge. However I do miss a bypass button because it forces you to create an empty scene for that purpose.

  Utilization

  It is very easy to use, there's nothing special to say in this regard.

  Sound Quality

  It must be clearly stated that this is a digital unit. From my point of view, the comparison to vintage effect pedals is inappropriate, even though Line 6 based its marketing on this assumption. Line 6 engineers replicated the operating modes of the pedals rather than the sounds themselves. The sound is pretty similar, some emulations are even very close (judge for yourself in this video of the DM4, which is a section of the M13) [video]http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=eCi48KHyiek[/video].
  
  If you are looking for a vintage sound, go buy exorbitantly priced, super rare, and less and less reliable one-button effect pedals. Otherwise, if you want to move along with your time instead of thinking we are still living in the 70's, you'll have fun with this one. What you get is different TYPES of effects, old and new, without being an exact copy of Hendrix and others. So your sound will be... new (oh my god, that's awful...!) All in all, I think Line 6 does much better on digital than lots of other brands. It sounds less like worthless pop music for supermarkets. Line 6 effects are trendier than those of TC electronics or Lexicon for example.

  Overall Opinion

  I've been using it for 2 weeks now and I didn't really need any time to get used to it, it's really easy going.
  
  It's an hybrid between a pedal board and a multi-FX made for people somewhere between typical pedal board users and rack-processor users, who might be bored, but are not quite ready to make the leap from one extreme to the other. Take the time to read about it before you buy it and you won't be disappointed. If you are, then... you don't know how to read. :D
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• 05/09/13

  scatblue's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " My favorite pedalboard"

  Characteristics

  Everything has been said

  Utilization

  the strong point of the device is its ergonomics (sound editing and intuitive effects)

  Sound Quality

  The sounds are very well made even saturation often criticized (it really depends on the amp or device danslequel on the branch, trying to torpedo the CAB TOW NOTE)

  Overall Opinion

  Purchased 2009 for 295euros (my dealer could not sell it). At the time I was tired of multi-effects (vox, boss, digitech, Korg and so on.) I wanted to get me a pedalboard and buy pedals that I missed. When my dealer showed me the LINE6 M13 insisting that I try it. And then slap I had found what I was looking for a pedalboard ultracomplet
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• 02/19/13

  la basse orange's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Really good"

  Characteristics

  See the other reviews

  Utilization

  See the other reviews

  Sound Quality

  See the other reviews

  Overall Opinion

  Very good multi-effects atypical in its operation (this is a pedalboard) but also on its quality (really excellent, where most manufacturers simply watered-down versions of their effects headlights).
  
  Citation of Excellence for delay effects and modulations, honors the reverbs and filters, compressors and EQ, honors the distos (which can sound excellent or merdiquement depending on the amp pasted below, with the same major surprises as to render some pedals on vintage amps ... it or break it.
  
  Multieffect used to prepare different sounds coupled with my guitar and bass amps (VOX AC30, silverface Twin, Marshall JVM 410, Peavey VK Auilar and Ampeg), I always get my purposes even if for the sake of convenience, I GT10 prefers to live because I only use a few effects that different levels of gain are managed and generated by my JVM, and the GT driver marshall the MIDI ... plans for more roots, I have a small pedalboard with minimum (wah, boost, OD, Dist and delay) and the largest splans I also have two large pedalboard complete enough for guitar and bass .
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• 01/17/12

  vipmusicos's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Line 6's all good!"

  Characteristics

  Read it in others or Line6.com

  Utilization

  see after

  Sound Quality

  see after

  Overall Opinion

  I asked myself the question of which accompany my new pedalboard JTV89 ...
  
  Owner of a PODX3L, I finally tamed gearbox settings via the bug and have sold a little early (I'm gonna buy one as soon I think) ... So, what bitter disappointment, when his successor, the long awaited M13 Stompbox happened: despite a tough look and even elegant, presets really ch ... virtually unusable, and of course no grain amplifier / cabinet quickly to find my bearings! Ouiinnnn ...
  
  
  
  Then, passing through the net, forums and elsewhere ... update the bug for the version 2.04 via midi ... visit the site resource sharing blackjack vettaville.nl (with stylized scenes: images of the settings screens / choice of pedals) and there .... ze baffffe my ch'tites n'oreilles!
  
  
  
  No further amplification that my mix on the sound of the Tyros2, sounds stiff to fall! Everything (almost) The Edge, Clapton sounds, Setzer, Knopfler, zztop, ACDC ... already with the fender strato, it sounds good (but it should be a color receiver and more!), but then, with the versatility of sound and attacks the new JTV 89, denies it is a foot.
  
  I currently support all the scenes "stuck" on VettaVille (although I will have 48 after filing and storage streamlined, but the pb is that each, there is discovery and exploration, a small hack and bam ... a new big sound! So I wander along the way ... well, it's just the principle of the thing, for the amateur that I = have fun playing music!
  
  
  
  Well, this will not help but re-equip with extra X3L, or if the test is successful with an HD500 ... because after all, the M13 is sorely lacking, in my opinion, two things: first, a connection dedicated Variax, second, interface pc / mac that loads more user-friendly sysex via midi (type gearbox to make copy / paste the config files to be exchanged).
  
  
  
  But really, Dominik Hardy, freight-time, I had been certified by mail and it's not a lie: the possibilities of this stompbox is huuuuge, bluffing sound quality (I can hardly imagine the machine on an all-tube VOX)!
  
  For 324 euros, shipping included, through a small music store that sold in OCCAZ warranty, I think I'm not ready to regret my purchase ...
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• 04/18/10

  Anonymous 's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  What are the effects Available??
  
  it's a joke?? ALL!
  
  they are all available -))))
  
  since the last days is even more foot

  Utilization

  you plug you play ...
  
  and the more you play the more you fit in the machine for more options
  
  I especially like being able to plug my double neck bass guitar
  
  two entries ... full of separate effects and especially two out of two amps differrent
  
  of a grate and a low
  
  and there's two possible loops and two expression pedals possible ....
  
  the only thing missing is a summons to noon for example switching channels of an amplifier

  Sound Quality

  I love ...
  
  the only limit is you ...
  
  in any case in this niche ...
  
  because it remains simulations
  
  but for my part I take the line 6 products as they are ...
  
  I do not seek to have the sound of a particular pedal foo overpriced purists ...
  
  I just looking for a powerful and creative
  
  and I've used ...

  Overall Opinion

  tate I just take one deusième .. but I am told it is addiction -))))
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• 04/03/10

  roman66's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Everything is written below, I add that just downloading the software offers many possibilities, some 25 additional simulations, 5 or 6 equalizers and especially a tube comp ing I now find it difficult to do without.

  Utilization

  Configuration is very simple but it is always the same story: when you find yourself suddenly with 100 different pedals, o do not really know where to turn ... for me it's an advantage.
  
  The sound editing is done like a pedal, it has 5 buttons, fiddling with it and go. In addition, the M13 offers the possibility to keep the last setting, however, can keep a final adjustment (go to "setup"),.
  
  The manual is clear, but it is highly recommended that you download the "manual bis" would be a sort of manual for advanced users.
  
  I have not yet connected expression pedal, it will be soon, the possibilities, already huge, would still make money.

  Sound Quality

  The effects are very effective, if only one looks at the machine. For my part, it takes me a few hours of delirium, given the potential for chaining, the same multiplier effect possible.
  
  Tonight, I begin to find that his "wet" to Gilmour, and also what to do with layers of synths.
  
  My favorite effect is the pipe comp, the Vetta Juice, the boost comp ... compressors, well settled, are a real treat. The distos ... a penchant for fuzz, very well simulated. The delays ... everyone talked about I think. Opto reverb, mix thoroughly, the delay to a minimum ... and there is a soundtrack of terror!
  
  In short, it has everything: the natural sound of the guitar slightly compressed in the most extreme stuff.
  
  
  
  I use it with Brian May and Italia, I set scenes for each. The FX 1 and 2 are upstream of the amp, 3 and 4 in the fxloop my Fender Jazz King. With these two devices, I finally found the ultimate solution ... Finally, until further notice ...

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for a month or so and it has proven itself in rehearsal and concert ... something bothers you, a new small setting and go. Concern over "store" or whatever. I also have a Digitech GNX3000 I ascribe to the other guitarist, a young genius of 18 years who has not a circle. But beware, I am as far from spitting on the GNX is an excellent multi-effects which sorely lacks a true bypass.
  
  
  
  That's exactly what I wanted: no amp simulation, a wide range, no control head wiring, easy adjustments, and above all, a true bypass. More Line6 has had the good sense to classify by color effects. Yellow for distortion, comp and equa; for modulating blue and green for the delay (and what delays ...!), pink and orange for the synth for reverb. Just do not be colorblind. On the switches, a small light in the color given low if the pedal is not engaged, if she is strong ... when we sing, we made the rhythm and to monitor if the bassist is not party to take a beer, it's really convenient ...
  
  
  
  Value for money: 100 € for 420 pedals, the calculation is done quickly ... I take the foot with this machine fills far the hole in my budget.
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• 04/03/10

  malamute's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  View previous opinions.

  Utilization

  Very easy to use (on this one point, they have very strong).

  Sound Quality

  I use it mainly repeats with a Hot Rod, a Start and an Ibanez and it does really well.
  
  
  
  Saturations me really amazed to digital is really not bad at all.
  
  There is grain and settings can really fine tune the sound well.
  
  In comparison with my analog pedals, the saturation of the M13 take the road (that said, I have not yet had the opportunity to compare "live"), with special mention for the TS9.
  
  The tube drive is not bad and others are nice but some models still tend to get a lot of breath (much more than my Blackstar), even from squarely feedback (including the distal Line 6), the only downside.
  
  
  
  So, I prefer to select the effects a little more "barred" kind octafuzz I did not pedal.
  
  Regarding the modulations and delays, I am even more impressed by their quality.
  
  Some modulation effects are so successful that they allow me to forget the original pedals I own, including a Boss CE-2 chorus and a Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memomry Man (old version).
  
  Small flat for the flanger and tremolo that I can not find top.
  
  
  
  I never use reverb (except studio) and I start enjoying myself more and more with the filters.
  
  
  
  I used the first method 4 cables yesterday repeated the sound is even better (though much brighter, I hope to do it properly connect).
  
  
  
  I regret not having a small tube amp with an effects loop home, history does not wait for rehearsals to toy.
  
  
  
  Edit of May 3, 2010:
  
  
  
  In fact, the rendering of overdrive / distortion depends on the height of the amp used.
  
  At home I sometimes branch M13 on my Vox VT15 and all overdrives sound dry, cold and riquiqui. on the other hand, by plugging in the analog qq OD Vox, I can get a warmer, more vintage.
  
  
  
  So at my last repeat, I announce to my friends that overdrives the M13 is good but still not as good as my analog pedals.
  
  To prove my point, I compare my real TS9 with that is emulated by the M13, but this time playing on my Hot Rod.
  
  Well, I looked a bit dumb: I could not hear the difference, and I went from one to another!

  Overall Opinion

  I use it for almost two months, I must have used a dozen times at most, so I have much more to explore, most likely I will publish a notice in the near future.
  
  
  
  Before that I went through a multi-effects (Vox Tonelab SE) that I abandoned after a few months for analog pedals, some of which made me freak at the time of addition (Memory Man Deluxe, OCD ...).
  
  
  
  I was happy with the sound but it was pretty boring to install (I needed whenever any wire because I did not pedal hard with all my pedals already pre-wired), sometimes capricious (full concert, a much more sound: that is the problem in the chain of effects? Is there a cable kidding, feeding poorly connected?), heavy, bulky, and on top of that I missed yet full of effects.
  
  
  
  Not particularly wealthy, I often have to wait some time before they make me happy by buying stuff. A quick little note led me to estimate that this rate would have reached retirement age before they can toy with the effects I was looking if I continued to add up the individual pedals in good order.
  
  
  
  So I decided to revise my selection criteria and think I finally found this unit through the solution to my serious problem.
  
  
  
  What I particularly appreciate is the ease of use, ergonomics, and quality effects.
  
  
  
  If I was at Line 6, I just added a slice, also has 3 switches, for underfoot few amp models and which would serve as preamp (just to be able to attack a live console).
  
  
  
  Value very interesting, I am very satisfied with my purchase!
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