Line 6 M9 user reviews ( 8/10) - 8 user reviews

• 02/26/12

  nickname009's review

  Characteristics

  Over 100 stompbox effects
  
  
  
  • Run up to 3 effects simultaneously (with 3 more on deck)
  
  
  
  • Dedicated knobs control each effect parameter
  
  
  
  • Create up to 24 pedal board scenes. (It's like having 24 fully tricked-out pedal boards available at any time!)
  
  
  
  • Universal tap tempo syncs all your time-based effects
  
  
  
  • MIDI in/out
  
  
  
  • 1/4" mono or stereo inputs
  
  
  
  • 1/4" mono or stereo outputs
  
  
  
  • Two 1/4" expression pedal jacks
  
  
  
  • True Analog Bypass or DSP Bypass
  
  
  
  28-second looper with dedicated footswitches (Record/Overdub, Play/Stop, Play Once, Undo/Redo, Half Speed, Reverse)
  
  
  
  • Built-in chromatic tuner
  
  
  
  • Heavy-duty all-metal chassis and footswitches
  
  
  
  • Included AC power adapter
  
  
  
  • Dimensions: 10.5"W X 2.4"H x 6.5"D - 3lbs.
  
  
  
  Can't really say enough about the features of this multi-effects. They have definitely come a LONG way and I can't believe that I've come full circle with owning one again since...'95 or earlier.

  Utilization

  It is quite easy to use as a multi effects, most of the other ones have not difficult, but slightly complex ways to tweak settings and configurations etc. So you are generally bound to spend a few hours with it before taking it to the rehearsal studio or the next gig.
  
  
  
  Yes you probably should read the manual for certain things but you don't have to read it before playing. You can pretty much plug it in and play, and I read the manual for certain things if I'm looking to do something specific with it that I have in mind.
  
  
  
  Yes you have to read the advanced manual for anything beyond what the youtube demos show you etc. So yes it does take some time on your part to get used to how this thing works. MIDI has always been my enemy so I can't comment on that.
  
  
  
  I currently use it with the line 6 expression pedal.

  Sound Quality

  Pretty darn good! Lives up to the hype that's been built on the internet from youtube users etc etc. There's tons of video demos that will give a wide range of very usable sounds to crazy whacked out sounds that you'd sparingly use.
  
  
  
  There's been lots of debate about the distortion sounds and I want to say that I think it sounds VERY good. No, of course it doesn't sound exactly like a tube amp but this kind of debate will go on for years to come regardless of my opinion but I think....I might just bring the m9 to rehearsals for the next little while instead of my usual pedals, that's how convincing it sounds!
  
  
  
  The effects are top notch in my opinion. I love the variety of wahs available and I use all the effects I need to cover almost any song. I have a huge tube distortion pedal that I use to get most of my sound

  Overall Opinion

  A really interesting unit to look into. Definitely worth checking out. I was never a multi effects guy, I tried a few in the early 90s and gave up and did the whole single pedals and a board for the next 10 years and now I've come full circle back to a multi effects like the m9. Because this one actually sounds QUITE good and not only that, is very usable live, you can tap things in and out on the fly during a gig and with an expression pedal you can control nearly every parameter of an effect on the fly also. And it sounds great! What more does one need??
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• 10/08/11

  ejendres's review "Great solution for a messy pedal board"

  Characteristics

  The M9 contains over 100 effects, a 28-second looper, and a dedicated tap tempo button. The effects are 6 categories: delays, modulation, distortion, compression and eqs, filters, and reverbs.
  
  
  
  mono and stereo in/out. Midi in/out. And 2 expression pedal jacks.
  
  
  
  I don't believe there is an external editing program, but with how easy the M9 is to use I don't see the need.
  
  
  
  The M9 is made out of metal and seems really rugged. The buttons are plastic and worried me at first, but after months of using it they've held up and show no sign of wear.

  Utilization

  I cannot imagine a better implementation than what Line 6 has done with the M9/M13. Whenever you choose an effect to edit you just turn some knobs to tweak the sound and the M9 automatically saves your settings. Its as close to an actual stomp box setup as you can get with a modeler. Its beautiful.
  
  
  
  There are 24 scenes, and each scene stores 6 effect presets. You can run up to 3 effects at once. its very easy to switch between scenes.
  
  
  
  The manual is very straight forward and easy to understand. And on top of clear instructions it has an overview of all the effects in the unit.

  Sound Quality

  I've mostly used the M9 with guitar, but I've also used it on vocals. It sounds awesome for the most part, especially for delays and verbs. The most disappointing part of the M9 is the distortions, hands down. For the most part they're buzzy and unusable. But everything else is gorgeous.
  
  
  
  The most surprising part of the M9 for me was how transparent it is when bypasses. In true-bypass you cannot tell the difference.

  Overall Opinion

  Overall, the Line M9 is a very solid piece of gear. The effects sound gorgeous and its very easy to use. Great for stage and studio.
  
  
  
  I think its a great value for the price. To get stomp boxes to cover all the bases the M9 does would take thousands of dollars.
  
  
  
  I've owned the M9 twice, the only reason I sold the first one is because I needed the cash. Its the most convenient and best sounding solution for my effects needs, and if I have to sell this one for some reason I will buy another down the line.
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• 03/27/11

  loudfunk's review "Nice gadget..."

  Characteristics

  Multi effects that lets you store 6 pedals, you can use 3 at once per scene. Has 6programmable scenes.
  
  Also has a 28 second looper. AC powered only. Stereo in and outputs, midi in and out ports, and 2 expression pedal jacks for use with wah and/or whammy effects.

  Utilization

  Great little digital pedal to toss in the gig bag, comes in handy when you can’t bring your pedal board and don’t know what the rental back line will be. What you get is basically all theeffects from the Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler, DM4 Distortion Modeler, FM4 Filter Modeler, MM4 Modulation Modeler, Verbzilla, Echo Pro boxes.
  
  I like how tweaking any setting the pedal will already write it into memory with no need to hit any store buttons. The Looper has its own set of buttons, Record, Record/Overdub, Play/Stop, Play Once, Undo/Redo, Half Speed and Reverse (The looper can be used simultaneously with the three FX Units.).
  
  And as with all Line 6 stuff the manuals are pretty comprehensive.

  Sound Quality

  There are a few stand-outs for me, in Noise Gate is a must use when running loads of gain, for overdrives I’m partial to the Tube Screamer and Butler overdrive models, the Tri Stereo chorus is lovely although far from the sound of th real deal. The inteligent harmonicer is great on clean stuff for Les Paul/Mary Ford fun and games. The delay is where it’s at for me. I have used the DL4 for years and the only thing I messed was the dry though of the rachmount version, well here you can get a modulated delay or tube echo, or tape echo with the dry through, comes in so handy.

  Overall Opinion

  I’ve been using the M9s bigger brother the M13 since it came out, and I really prefer the M13 fo the simple reason that you can run 4 effects at once, with 8 more at the ready. But when space is of consideration the M9 will do nicely.
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• 11/06/12

  guilbertvince@mail.pf's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Overpriced and outdated"

  Characteristics

  Multi effects for all digital ways "I have three pedals underfoot, what do I do now?" + + Tuner Looper.
  
  Good full specs are arranged on the site. The M9 also has some hidden features. You can also adds three simultaneous effects with sounds and called with a midi foot multi effects standard ways (Scene).

  Utilization

  Using relatively simple but the effects were not a lot of settings in which you will have to spend time. It will also make a choice: In front or in the loop. Not possible to do both. Therefore has less work on amps are very clean and the overdrive drop a lamp, you should choose between whammy, phaser and cry baby or the delays and reverbs ...

  Sound Quality

  Effects are generally satisfactory except sounding distortion podX3 ways. Rather prefer analog pedals. The delays and reverbs are very good, but troubleshoots modulations are back ... The filters are uneven, some are cool others are useless.

  Overall Opinion

  I use (well it is in my pedalboard) for one year. I am quite a fan of good sound clean and good overdrive sound so I use the effects that m9 at times for not having to buy a chorus or phaser just an intro I like the Swiss Army knife that side troubleshoots well. I use mostly the tuner, volume (ideal for cleaning a clean Crunch in and send the sauce at once), the boost also boosted the distortion of the amp. I use effects when I need it. Even though I do not always use it, it is reassuring to know it. My pedalboard and suddenly much lighter.
  
  I miss the noise gate that sucks the chain and sound modulations and digital saturation too. Also impossible to directly planted in a sound, it sounds not and it is not made for this. Over time I would do that choice. I would take earlier ZOOM G3. Even have digital troubleshooting much less and pay more zoom and more complete. You should also know that today a pod HD400 is almost the same price and it has all the functions and the M9 and much more (even pedals expressions what is required to enjoy some of the M9 ) Voilou
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• 11/25/11

  8oris's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Always the mark of numrique"

  Characteristics

  Has any Retailer below. This is the perfect multi-level handling, quality of manufacture.
  
  Only the screen format trsrduit s'avre impractical because not very visible.
  
  Another big point ngatif: the impossibility to save his presets other than via a MIDI connection. I do not know what justifies this choice of connection but it is bad trs.
  
  Overall, it's still a reliable and good quality.

  Utilization

  As always with Line 6, the grip is intuitive and fast. No sub-sub menus, everything is very easy accessible. The edition is ultra sounds easy.
  
  The fact that each bank can be ddi effects of the same type or not makes the machine really trs customizable. This is also a big plus: the limitations are few.
  
  You want:
  
  - Three distortions stackss: possible
  
  - 3 reverb: it is possible ...
  
  
  
  The manual is clear.
  
  
  
  As for the looper, it does not replace a real scne looper / sampler worthy of the name but a riff can work at home.
  
  
  
  I put 9 because it is not really far from perfect in terms of rglages!

  Sound Quality

  The effects are they effective, suitable and adequate ralistes?
  
  The effects are trs good, much better than those stamped "COSM" Boss from home.
  
  Section reverb / delay / echo is trs trs good.
  
  For modulations, it's good but not perfect. There's always that little numrique color in the background, but Muls The models are trs correctly.
  
  The modeling pedals gain seemed to me no more blah ... Neither great nor really horrible ...
  
  Small size comparison between a Boss DC3 and version "Dimension Chorus" from Line 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4fHPjhllT4
  
  
  
  Which instruments do you use?
  
  A guitar LTD MH400, a branch pramp AMT SS-20.
  
  
  
  What are those you prfrez, you dtest?

  Overall Opinion

  I have used for 60 days before returning to the seller. I mainly bought it for use it as "multi-purpose" ddi modulations and although these are good dernires I prfre the sound of my pedals.
  
  In the same style, the TC Electronic NM-1 is much, much worse sound quality level.
  
  I do not buy it, but the report qualitprix seems unbeatable now whereas for those who want a good multi-effect sound quality, size and Reduces trs "open" in the rglages, go for it!
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• 05/31/11

  Davoche's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Line6 very good ..."

  Characteristics

  See below ...

  Utilization

  Ease of use is really the strong point of this pedal ... Everything is done so that it sounds at once. The only problem is that the use

  Sound Quality

  Apart from some distos ... the effects are overall very good ... So 8points ...

  Overall Opinion

  I use this particular material ... In fact, I use it as a sound module to further my pedalboard compzosé good old analog pedals. The big advantage is that the M9 does not significantly alter the sound in "buffered" (you can also bypassed all, but I find that the change in sound is noisy when it engages the coup ... ).
  
  I remake of choice without hesitation, especially since it is very compact.
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• 09/03/10

  Natchar's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Easy to use"

  Characteristics

  One hundred effects, easy to use, no amp simulation: therefore important to love the sound of his amp

  Utilization

  Yes, trèsfacille to find good sounds

  Sound Quality

  With electric and acoustic guitars

  Overall Opinion

  Its ease of utlisasation
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• 04/24/10

  Funkix's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Characteristics

  Reverb, Delay, Distortion, Compressseurs EQs, filters, modulations (phasers!) And a track looper 28 seconds, can settle the block effect before or after the looper, technology: shaping to recreate some old pedals.

  Utilization

  It's nice to see such ergonomics, very pleasant to use AC promotes hack and it sounds now, there's quite a small subtlety in the setup a gate, a decay, we can cut the small lights or lightning has just and stronger effects for activated ect ..

  Sound Quality

  Excellent input-output stereo or mono use with a ground xs certain effects I think has the ear and other mono stereo, a nice palette + cumulative effects (3 out of 6 quickly switchable) it happens to a lot of tonal colors , it sounds great, midi in out (sync tempo effects) two locations pedalo (pedal ex1 put the same mark for fear of incompatibility but y 'has certainly others that have market) (not given any pedal simple but good, right mono cable).

  Overall Opinion

  TOP, ergonomic very small box, the price is impeccable with all the possibilities of tinkering rapid accumulation of effects, great creativity, all saved in a location easy to remember (24 slots)
  
  
  
  it is long overdue especially for keyboard, besides the conventional rack effects, cranksets guitars are often cheaper and more ergonomic and creativity but in mono, it is expected.
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