Line 6 M13 stomp box modeler

[Lev]

Spud, are you using this exclusively now or in combination with other pedals? Also do you just stick it in front of the amp or do you put the delay/modulation through the Fx loop on your amp. Curious to know how the distortions/overdrives sound (usually line6's weaker fx). I think it's only a matter of time before I pull the trigger on one of these.

[Spudman***]

Right now I'm using it exclusively with maybe a wah in front. I really like everything I can get from it. I may in the future throw some things into the loop on the M13 but for now I'm happy just the way it is.

I run it straight into the front of a semi clean amph. Guitar>M13>Amph (2 cables). One of these days I'll try the delays into the amp's loop (4 cables) but for now I like the lo-fi sound going into the front.

If you spend time tweaking the dirt on it it is very satisfying but you must tweak. The knobs don't always work like you would expect a mid, treble, bass, drive to work on a conventional pedal. The trick is to play with the knobs on each emulation to find out what they do then get your sound. I really like the variety of dirt I can get and the quality of the timbre. Just forget about comparing it to what ever pedal it is supposed to emulate and take it for what it is.

It's cured my pedal g.a.s.

[Spudman***]

This is from the product manager:

Jul 17, 2009 3:52 AM
Oh man guys, Rich here and I am excited...
The next update for M13 is gonna be huge!!! I have seem some of the things (of course can't say anything) that will be in there and wow, wow, wow....

It is looking like it will be early fallish, so a monthish later than I was thinking, but this one will be worth the wait..

It will be because of your input and I thank you.

[bigG]

Thought you M13 guys might enjoy this new demo from GW of the Line 6 M13.

Text and vid review and demo - go to middle of page for 7 minute video:

Enjoy!

http://www.guitarworld.com/article/l...ompbox_modeler

G

[Lev]

Pulled the trigger on one of these today
Had to sacrifice my Vintage Lemon Drop & my PRS Santana SE to fund it but I'm happy to swap 2 guitars that I hardly ever play for an FX unit that I'll use every day.

Should have it in a couple of days. Can't wait, the flexibility should work well for my cover band gigs.

New rig will be Strat -> EX7 -> M13 -> Clean HRDlx

[sunvalleylaw]

Cool Lev. I will be interested in how you compare it with the Boss unit you had that seemed kind of similar and also interesting.

[Spudman***]

New rig will be Strat -> EX7 -> M13 -> Clean HRDlx

Congratulations Lev! I know you'll enjoy it. Spend time with it and you'll be greatly rewarded.

That is the same line up that I will be using too. Exactly.

[Spudman***]

Okay, I finally got to use my M13 with the band and all I can say is wow! Sure it was kind of cool around the house and I've really enjoyed getting to know it well, but in the real music setting this thing is an absolute standout. Everything about the guitar is clearer, more controlled and fun.

I have become a fill in player for a local country band and with my regular analog board it's been difficult to get just the right sound I wanted. On the M13 I'm using the Blue Compressor for clean picking and strumming, the Tube Screamer for light grit and the Tube Drive for heavier stuff. I also have 3 different delays so I can get the chicken picking slap back or long filling delays and one other all set with the tap tempo button. The reverb is turned off on my amph and I'm using one of the M13 reverbs. I also have a chorus and tremolo set up as well.

The best thing about this is....that it just sounds great. Not merely good but really great in the mix. There is more presence to the guitar no matter what effect I run. These at the often found street price of $399 are a complete steal. Forget about comparing it to whatever pedal it is supposed to be modeled after and just play the damn thing and use your ears. They will be quite satisfied.

I'm really excited for the fall update which is free for M13 owners to download. :

[Lev]

I'll be doing my first gig with mine next month. For the moment I'm going to use my Dano Cool Cat Drive in front of it as I haven't had much time to tweek the distortions. The distortions sound great at home but rehearsal time with the band is precious so I'll gradually start using them as I get time. Anyone who slates Line 6 really needs to try one of these units.

Spud, are you using anything for boosting your solos? So far I've setup the Tube Comp as a boost but was wondering if there are any other options?

[Spudman***]

I have my TS module in the second slot so that I can stack the Comp or Tube Drive on top of it if I need a boost. Otherwise just the Wah pedal is in front of the M13. I'm usually just rolling up my volume for lead boosts anyway. Eventually I'm going to try some other pedals with the M13 just to see what happens but for now I can easily get the job done with just the M13.

[Spudman***]

It seems like the new update for the M13 might come out tonight.

Here is the news from Line 6

Here is a simple straight forward list of all the new stuff.

New stuff in M13 2.0 update since 1.07
New Models (Descriptions on the M13 website now)
Pattern Tremolo
Barberpole Phaser
Script Phaser
AC Flanger with Bucket Brigade chip modeled
80A Flanger with Bucket Brigade chip modeled
Frequency Shifter Line 6 original
Clean Bass Octaver
5 EQs
8 Wahs
Smart Harmony
Pitch Glide
Particle Verb Line 6 original

New Features for 2.0 M13
Relative mode (parameters don’t jump to the knob position)
4 folders of 12 scenes each (total of 48 scenes) Also accessible via Midi
Copy effect from one Scene to another Scene.
Control the Looper via midi without the M13 going into looper mode
Dim OFF for inactive pedals
Heel/Toe pixels to show you where the expression pedal heal and toe are
Sync to Midi beat clock
Re-syncing LFOs for mods and filters on Tap tempo

New features from 1.07 update if you are on 1.04
BPM in menu that is scene specific
FX loop OFF as a parameter to use that is scene specific
Octo verb crackles fixed
Hitting rev from record/overdub goes into play reversed immediately

[Spudman***]

The new update is officially released. Go get em.

[Spudman***]

OH MY GAWD! The update is incredible. I feel like I was just given $500 worth of stuff for free. Every effect sounds better and there are now 48! scenes instead of the original 12. 48!!! pedal boards! Amazing!

More on this later.:

[djmcconnell]

Guess what I'll be doing tonight instead of practicing? I'm excited for the updates and please to hear that so many more effects -- including wahs -- are available.

[Spudman***]

I'm back home now and I'm going to go experiment with the wahs and other stuff. So far every new effect I've heard has sounded really good. The parameter knobs on all functions work better than before. No jumping - nice and smooth. Report to follow. I'm really excited.

This is going to the gig this weekend for sure. It took no time at all to dial in a new scene for the majority of my material. Today I'm going to do 2 more scenes just in case I want some other flavors. I'll put wahs in the new scenes as well as the whammy.

[Spudman***]

I just tried the wahs and every one of them sounds great and unique. Smooth and no scratchiness from dirty pots either.: In wahs alone if I purchased everyone included in the M13 it would cost me easily over $1,000.

Now for the Whammy.

[Lev]

Just did the update today and I'm blown away!! This was already a great FX unit, it is now simply OUTSTANDING. Line 6 claim they did nothing to the Drive selection with this update but the Tube Driver model sound just killer now since the update. The harmonizer tracks perfectly and I can now get a solo boost by using the new EQ's. Simply brilliant, can't wait to gig with this thing in a couple of weeks time

[Spudman***]

Everything on the unit sounds better eh? I noticed that right away. All the new pedals they gave us were way above the call of duty. They just turned this from an okay multi to a must have. Brilliant!

[sumitomo]

I had to pull the trigger on this one,makes to much sense,alot of boxes in one pedal for the price of a couple of good ones with a 2 yr warranty and the way you guys are going on about those updates couldn't resist.Now where is that UPS driver at?Sumi