Line6 Catalyst CX 100
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Line6
Catalyst CX 100
Product Info
Article Number:
588481
Brand:
Line6
Model:
Catalyst CX 100
Category:
Modelling Guitar Combos
Price:
$416.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Catalyst CX 100 is a seriously impressive little amp for the price. It's a great all-rounder, nailing a wide range of styles, and that built-in USB interface is a game-changer for home recording or silent practice. Ideal for bedroom players, gigging musicians needing a backup, or anyone wanting a versatile, affordable modelling solution.
Product Description
- Line6 Catalyst CX 100
- Modeling Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar
- 3 Dual-Channel Combo
- Catalyst combos can be operated like traditional amplifiers
- 12 Original amp designs - from perfectly clean to modern high-gain
- 6 Banks for 2 channels
- i.e. 12 memories
- 6 High-quality and authentic reverb effects
- 6 Specially developed delay effects
- 6 Modulation effects
- 6 Pitch shift and filter effects
- Power attenuator (half power
- 0.5 W
- mute) for reduced volume
- XLR line output for connection to a PA or recording system
- Effect loop
- Power amp input for external devices
- 4-Channel USB-C Audio Interface
- Power: 100 Watts
- Equipped with: 12" premium speakers
- Instrument input: 6.3 mm jack
- FX loop send and return: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- DI output: XLR
- Weight: 14.5 kg
PROS
- • Excellent value: delivers a surprising amount of features for its class.
- • Line 6’s amp modeling is genuinely impressive, nailing classic tones well.
- • The 12” speaker provides a full, surprisingly robust sound at moderate volumes.
- • USB-C audio interface is a huge bonus for recording and silent practice.
CONS
- • Catalyst's effects, while decent, aren't as nuanced as dedicated pedals.
- • Build quality feels a little plasticky; not a gig-ready tank.
- • Limited EQ control per channel restricts fine-tuning amp models.
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Key Features
Power (Watts)
100
Speaker
12” Premium Speaker
Amp Models
12 (variety of clean to high-gain designs)
Effects
6 Reverb, 6 Delay, 6 Modulation, 6 Pitch/Filter
Presets
12 (6 banks, 2 channels per bank)
Weight
14.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The power attenuator reduces the wattage while maintaining speaker integrity, allowing for a usable sound at lower volumes without significantly sacrificing tone – it’s great for apartment practice.
While Line 6 doesn’t explicitly state which amps are modeled, the designs convincingly emulate classic Fender, Marshall, and Vox tones, with a good degree of accuracy.
Unfortunately, the Catalyst CX 100 doesn’t offer an IR input, so you're limited to the built-in reverb and other effects.
