Line 6 Catalyst - Is This The BEST AFFORDABLE Amp??

I Finally get a chance to play the new Catalyst! Here's what I think about it...
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[DarrellBraunGuitar]

I've been wanting to try this one out for awhile! Enjoy :)

[vriendelijkegroet]

As a gigging musician, I use the 60 watt on clean with no effects as a pedalplatform for rehearsal and on stage through the PA. Hardly use my tube amps anymore. It's light, silent, affordable and you can throw it around. It's perfect.

[pjr]

One of the better, if not the best, evaluation of this amp. Nice job explaining features at the beginning. And excellent job playing through different tones and effects.

[craigdockstader]

I love my 60 watt version. The Line 6 app for Catalyst is a huge help for navigating tones as it doesn’t really show you that on the amp itself.

[sugatooth]

Catalyst looks like a really cool amp. Great to have more high quality options in that price range

[mmayer]

I like how you keep all your reviews totally honest.. it’s quite refreshing & informative… thank you…

[bldallas]

Generally speaking, seems like a nice amp for the price.

One thing I distain is the persistent use of multi-function switches, vs simply including a separate switch for each function. Switches are cheap. I don’t want to have to “hold this button down for three seconds, then quickly tap this other button twice for this, three times for that or a long hold for this other deal. To store this setting press these three buttons at the exact same time; Note: all saved setting will be erased when you unplug the unit….”

Call me a grumpy old man, but it doesn’t need to be that complicated. Keep it simple. Like I said, a panel of push buttons, for each delay type and effect, would be so much more user friendly. My $0.02.

[metalliholic]

Sounds great. Was about to pull the trigger one one of these but decided to finally plug my katana 50 into the tone studio app on my pc and my god the tone you can shape with that blew me away.

Decided to just stick to my trusty ol katana

[DTension]

I think it sells it short to refer to it as a "practice" or "entry level" amp. It does too much. You can gig with it, you can absolutely record with it. The App is way better and offers more options than using the panel. It's actually a little complicated at times, which doesn't say "entry" to me. Great video though, just my thought. I think you're right about what it does well and where it could be better.

[mizmo]

My pops used to gig with line 6. Used to pick on him. But now I get it. They really do sound great for the price and it just makes everything so easy with all effects onboard

[jessem]

I have the 200 watt Catalyst. It’s probably the most impressive solid state amp I’ve ever owned short of some of the Fender offerings. This amp’s FX loop sounds great w/ pedals and I love the attenuator feature since my wife bitches about tube amp volumes 😂

[galedavis]

I was surprised you didn't mention the ability to choose sounds and effects via you computer. I personally don't use a lot of effects so shaping my sound on the amp controls looks straight forward

[petejohnson]

It is worth mentioning that Line 6 is owned by Yamaha. The THR is just an awesome sounding amp. I am guessing that Line6 and Yamaha have shared some scientists to create this amp and the models. I do like my Spark amps, but the Yamaha THR allows the guitar to come through much better. The Catalyst seems to have similar qualities.

[TheElectricfishmusic]

I noticed we didn't get a sound sample on the high gain setting! lol. I have this amp and I agree that the high gain setting is the weakest of the six. Very good amp. For a beginner it's a no brainer. I also have the similar Boss Katana. I'd give the Catalyst about 7 out of 10, and the Katana about 9 out of 10. The Katana sounds a little bit more organic to me, and it has the dedicated acoustic setting. But either amp will totally get the job done and give you hours of inspiring sounds.

[fivefingerfullprice]

It's a nice amp, Line 6's modelling is really good and they chose really well here with the 6 options you get.

[_-_Xander_-_]

3:57 I THOUGHT HE WAS GONNA PLAY STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN 😂😂😂

[jtheprospector.]

I thought they would be a bit cheaper honestly. It's nice and somewhat simple but for around the same price you can get a spider v 60 with a digital screen and a crazy amount of settings. It's what I've been using for awhile. Haven't had a need for any other amp because the v60 is so versatile. Good video. Nice PRS. 👌

[alexander_winston]

Never played through this amp, but if the effects are anything like the Helix, it’s a winner.

[RandalSmith]

Just bought the 100 about a month ago. Gigged with it twice, once miked up, once right off the stage. Dynamic model is great. Crunch works well. Clean is great for pedals. I like it.

[brenteggers]

This review of the amp reminds me of the Line 6 Flextone II. Much of the same setup in an amp build 20 years later.