All user reviews of 4/5 for the Line 6 DM4

This is one of distortion pedals / overdrive.
Entrance, exit, exp a entrepdale between a power supply.
A rotator model of choice, a gain knob, a 3-band equa (depending on the model, the knobs can take other functions (micro amp compressor, octave, phaser ...) a volume.
It is the sense of distortion pedals of modliser clebres vintage or not (16 in all I think). Thus we find a model for the TS808 (tube screamer) A model of Tube Driver, a model MXR micro amp, a Boss MT2, a Fuzz Face, a Jet Fuzz, Octavia, .... two models more "custom" home Line6

is a memory PDAL numrique 4: We choose a model of pedal, turn the knob up to get what you love, you press a button for 5 sec. it's in the box.

I put 8 in the equation that does not always have what I expect. but frankly, with 16 models of distortion, it was hard to not find a sound that we like ....

UTILIZATION

It's easy as a pedal ...
The manual is excellent, with qques jokes (they are specialist in home Line6) ...

SOUND QUALITY

I searched for a long time the sound of distortion that I like, I found some with a Spitfire and LAG and then I found some neat stuff with the GX-700 and now the PSA-1. and then trying to qquechose easy to carry and with its multiple (3 minimum) I came across the top and I must admit that there is no real competitor: 4 programs, 16 to 330 euros sounds DIFFERENT ...
The sound? Incredbeul! stunning .... I stop right superlatives, the EQUAL are still effective, and 16 model of the booster to the devastating distortion through the overdrive lamp has ...
I mainly use a model of driver tube, and a LINE6 TS808 DRIVE ... I even used my electro acoustic preamp as external, the micro amp model is transparent ...

However, a BMOL: Models Big Muff and Fuzz Face out with a level infrieur other.
A dernire thing: those who believe that AC will be ringing any gourent amp, I play what I found in the studio and nothing will replace the lamps for amplification ... With a JC120, ca not come out, but it sounds gouache, on the other hand in my best in a twin or AC30, then the!!

Last update: 5-4-2006: I just redcouvrir what a guitar sound. Not for electrical jou qques weeks, I am surprised to find the sound of the beast quite cold during a sudden beef ... I WAS in a twin branch yet, but I dcu t .. I bought a Tri dj Ac for the dynamics, but I find it really difficult to resolve. I cherchaios qque it simple, I found my happiness in a trio acahat: Supercomp - Tube Factor - Micro Amp, I rdcouvert the sound of my guitar and my belongings .. . really ... Finally, nothing beats the lamps. The DM4 ets "practice" can be quite out of his remarkable if only one is plugged into an amp trs good but will never be "thrilled". I complterai necessary.

OVERALL OPINION

Difficult to scratch who want the DNAS his pocket and want more than two sounds is THE solution.
Report indniablement excellent quality price (330 euros per machine, it makes the pedals 80 euros on average ... it takes a good 150 for the classic pedal unit)

A BMOL: it numrique: ca bouffe batteries, I bought a power supply "basic" it works very well.

I would buy can be the same, but I compare it with the sort of Ac Sansamp.
April 2006 update:
Since I bought the Tri Ac, more vibrant, more natural (puisqu'analogique the modlisation still room for improvement) but plsu chaint (sorry) has regelr. I have since changed again: Tube Factor ... the slap of his true, finally. it bothers me to say this but nothing beats the lights ... That said, I do not change the overall score, the DM ets a very good product, versatile and practical, but if you want a very good sound quality is nothing to do: tubes!!

See more advice and sheet manufacturer. Note the polarity reversed non-standard 12v or binding you to waste piles, or to snapping twenty euros in a power supply line 6 ...

UTILIZATION

Easy to use, simply select the type of pedal, set the equalizer, possibly saving his régages in one of the user memories, and go. on the other hand, it is better to take it easy in terms of volume settings and tone, as if you have a heavy hand (in one way or another) sound of little surprises are not excluded (noise level the pedal much more (or less) stronger than that of the amp ... watch the ears!). This is, frankly negative point, making the transition from one preset to another random: large differences in volume according to the pedal simulated, namely that equivalent settings, two simulations will not have the same volume!

However, if the manual is not necessary to use the machine, is instructive regarding the description and history of each simulated pedals (personally, having bought the pedal without OCCAZ manual, I went to download it on the line 6 site to find out what each simulation corresponded to the extent that I did not know all the models simulated by the original distos DM4). interesting. Finally, buy the transformer line 6 is recommended because the machine shows battery hungry.

6 issues for volume differences between each preset and buying a power supply line 6 essential (not economical with battery + 12V non-standard polarity)

SOUND QUALITY

Personally, I expected to sound less convincing from a simulator, but I very soon discovered. The choice of distos is important (too bad there are only four user memories), it is not difficult to find a model that sounds, especially since you can play the sound fine tune tone. my favorite effects pedals are the models of vintage overdrive instead.

However, I have since acquired a Visual Sound Jekyll and Hyde, and I somewhat into perspective my original assessment: the sound is still much colder (but no sunthétique as can some simulators) that an analog pedal, and tone controls somewhat imprecise: if we not careful, you quickly come to a boiling sound, its a bit garish.

OVERALL OPINION

I used this pedal for a year and a half. I enjoyed power in a single pedal, have access to a wide évantail crunch or distortion of sounds (that's principel quality), the noise level rather convincing, especially since you can adjust the sound settings of each effect independently and save. flaws: too few user memories in light of all the simulated models, the sound a bit cold, the settings relatively inaccurate and unmanageable volume differences between the various simulations. So, I finally bought a Overd / analog distortion (Jekyll & Hyde of visualsound), and the difference in sound really struck me (until we have a comparison tool, it is true that we tend to overlook some aspects).

To return to the DM4, the choice of distos can be tough, but better a puzzle of this kind that end up with only one distortion pedal and having to tamper with the settings to try in vain to obtain a different sound. For those who can afford it without knowing what they want precisely the type of distortion issue, to try!

The Line 6 MM4 is an overdrive modeling pedal that contains 16 different types of overdrives that are modeled after classic pedals and sounds. It has 1/4 inch inputs and outputs as well as a 1/4 inch output for the optional expression pedal. It runs on batteries or with the optional power supply that can also power any of the pedals in this line of Line 6 effects. It is not a rackable unit as it is a stomp box.

UTILIZATION

The configuration of the Line 6 MM4 is pretty easy to understand, and is very similar to the other pedals Line 6 makes in this line like the DL4 and the FM4. All the way to the left there is a switchable knob to choose between the different types of overdrive and then there are five other knobs that control various parameters depending on which overdrive you have selected. There are also four switches that are each programmable with your own custom sounds, which comes in extremely handy for live shows. The manual for the Line 6 MM4 is extremely well laid out and if you are new to pedals like this it might be a good idea to have it around. However, it is pretty easy to use and I never had a real use for it.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality of the Line 6 MM4 isn't up to par when compared to some of the other modeling pedals that Line 6 has made in my opinion. It is pretty hard to get this many realistic sounding overdrives and distortions within the same pedal, and while there are some good sounding overdrives on this, to me a lot of them are not that usable. It is great to have so many different sounds within one unit, but I'm not a huge fan of a few of the choice on this pedal. All in all, there are some nice sounds on this pedal and it is a good choice for those looking to get their feet wet a bunch of different sounds.

OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the Line 6 MM4 for about four years and while it isn't the best overall sounding overdrive pedal I've used, it is certainly nice to have so many different types of sounds in one place. My only complaint is that I wish there were a few more realistic sounds on this unit, but overall it is solid and is a great addition to anyone's guitar rig.