Line6 Catalyst CX 100

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Line6 Catalyst CX 100

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Catalyst CX 100

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Product Info

Article Number: 588481
Brand: Line6
Model: Catalyst CX 100
Price: $416.90

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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.

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