No more needs to be said. Prices actually differ for the different models… I presume as some likely have more complex circuits to them (like the dual channel DSL1 and JVM1) compared to the more simple JTM1. Prices range from £479 for the JTM1H to £649 for the DSL1C and JVM1C
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Along come Line 6, and give us some more free updates. This time some extra features for the modelling of the acoustic guitar models in the JTV, as well v2.0 for the higher end POD HD devices.
Line 6 Extends The Acclaimed Dream Rig with Free James Tyler Variax® v1.8 and POD® HD v2.0 Updates
–New features for Line 6 James Tyler Variax guitars, and POD HD Pro and POD HD500 multi-effects, create even more inspiring experience for the world’s first fully integrated rig for guitarists–
ANAHEIM, Calif.—January 19, 2012—Line 6, Inc. (NAMM room 212A/B) the industry leader in digital audio technology for musicians and audio professionals, announces free updates for James Tyler Variax® modeling guitars and POD® HD multi-effects that give users incredible new features and enhanced integration.
Soon to be downloadable for free on line6.com, JTV firmware v1.8 for the James Tyler Variax series features spectacular updates to the guitar’s five acoustic models and enhanced functionality when the guitar is connected to a POD HD500 or POD HD Pro multi-effect processor.
Well Well! Here’s a little taster of what’s going to be released by Marshall to start their Golden Jubilee celebrations at NAMM. The pictures above show the JTM-1H, JTM-1C, JMP-1H, JMP-1C, JCM-1H, JCM-1C, DSL-1H, DSL-1C, JVM-1H and finally the JVM-1C. Obvioulsy they are respectively H and C for head and combo, and then based on a JTM, JMP, JCM800, DSL and JVM. All are 1 watt, but details have yet to be released on the exact poweramp specs. Most people are assuming they will be tube based, with something like 12AX7, or something similar (like some other popular 1 watt tube amps). The combo’s feature 10″ speakers, which means they will be good for some home jamming or recording… But unless you mic them, will likely be too quiet for any gigs.
It is said they will be released one every 10-12 weeks throughout 2012, and these versions will not be released again… Although the sensible consumer would take a guess that some slightly modified versions will be put into production in a year or two for less money… But there’s no guaranteeing that… So if you want one, you should place an order as soon as they’re officially released at NAMM (which is when you will be able to order one).
Zakk Wylde and Black Label Society need to introduction to any guitarist who keeps their eyes and ears open to modern music. From those crazy pinched harmonics, to the crushing phat guitar tone, most metal axe slingers would love to have Zakk’s sound in our arsenal. Well if you missed out on the first Marshall Zakk Wylde signature amp, the 2203ZW, then you might be able to get your hands on a 2203BLS, the new Zakk Wylde signature which may well be released in 2012. There’s very little info out about this amp yet, I just hope this is going to be a production amp eventually
There’s some hints in a recent interview Zakk did, that perhaps may hint at what this amp will be based on. Check it out here.
Before you get too excited, the image above is a fake from marshallforum.com and so is very unlikely to look anything like the real Golden Jubilee when it finally arrives.
BUT there is some info filtering through… in Total Guitar edition 214 Zakk Wylde mentions the following: “Nick Bowcott from Marshall’s coming out to my studio in April [2011] and I’m taking my best amp, The Golden Child, and some other heads with me. They’re gonna model the new one after the best-sounding head I own. We wanna have that out for the next NAMM show, because that will be the 50th anniversary for Marshall.” Now take note that I’m not suggesting the Golden Jub amp will be a Zakk Wylde signature, it’s just that Zakk has a lot of vintage Marshalls for Marshall to pick from to find a great example to copy. Also note that although Zakk has a new signature 2203BLS amp might be out in 2012, the Golden Jub amp is a totally seperate amp and is NOT a Zakk Wylde signature. I do know that I saw Zakk play with Black Label Society in Feb 2011 and he had some 2203BLS (his new signature amp) on stage, although from other reports he would have been using his previous signature for the actual sound… With all that in mind, are Marshall listening to the Golden Child and his other amps to model the sound of his new 2203BLS or the Golden Jubilee…
Now take a look at the following article where Zakk is quoted for Tweeting about Van Halen’s original Plexi, and calls it the ‘Holy Grail’…. I wonder if this then means that the Marshall Golden Jubilee (50th Anniversary) will basically be a clone of Eddie’s original Plexi.
Obviously I’m thinking his golden child and Holy Grail references are talking about the same amp… I mean how many amps can one person have that all are the best amp Marshall made…???
Do you have a POD HD500, HD Bean or HD Pro? Well you’re in for a treat. Line 6 have released a free update for you with some great additions.
If you want more DSP, then you can configure a POD HD500 and a POD HD Pro (or multiple POD HD Pro’s) daisy chained using an S/PDIF and a MIDI cable, and configure your 1st device to control effects on the 2nd device. This means that you can potentially run half your single signal chain on each unit, while still having total control, and keeping your audio in the digital domain. OR you could run dual tones (1 on each) and have more DSP intensive FX in your chain… Like if you want to have, say 8 complex reverbs… (kidding). That dual tone approach is possible because the Pro has a dry output which you could feed back to the HD500′s or another Pro’s input… As we don’t like dirty signal degrading Y cables!
I blogged a while back that Line 6 had announced the impending release of their premium iPhone4/iPad/iPad2 audio interface. Well I’ve just heard that Mobile In (the interface) has started shipping, and Mobile POD (the free amplifier and effects simulator app) is available to install from the App Store. Watch this space for a full review coming in the next few weeks.
Guitarists have been able to use amp and FX simulators on their iPhones and iPads for a while… But if you’re like me, you’ve also wanted to see someone come out with an effective foot controller for such apps, and now Griffin has come to the rescue with the rather obvious name: ‘StompBox’ Read more…
Press releases can sometimes be about as exciting to flick through as having a tooth pulled, but not this time. The pioneers of amp modeling – Line 6 – have recently announced their new line of DT25 guitar amplifiers, and to add to the buzz I’ve got the full press release here in my grubby paws… MWHA HA HA HA HAAAAA… OK, enough of that… Here’s the scoop:
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