A modern guitar amp with traditional tone and expanded versatility.
The Line 6 Catalyst CX 200 combo amp brings together the best of classic amp tone and modern technology. With the Catalyst CX 200, you get 200W of power pumped through a 2x12" speaker configuration to deliver crisp, balanced tone ready for the stage. It offers 12 amp models ranging from sparkling cleans to high-gain distortion, each paired with a custom boost type to shape your tone. These amps and effects are derived from Line 6's acclaimed Helix technology for incredibly realistic and responsive performance. Shape your sound even further with built-in effects like reverb, delay, chorus, phaser and more. The Catalyst CX 200 is also equipped with a USB audio interface, direct XLR output and MIDI connectivity, making it easy to record in the studio and interface with PA systems live. Free Catalyst Edit software provides deep control over the amp's parameters. For guitarists who want power, versatility and great tone, the Line 6 Catalyst CX 200 is an amp that can do it all.
12 Amp Models With Custom Boosts Derived From Helix
At the heart of the Catalyst CX 200 are 12 amp models ranging from pristine cleans to modern high-gain distortion. These amp voices are derived from Line 6's acclaimed Helix technology, using the same amp modeling to capture the tone and response of classic tube amps with incredible accuracy. Each amp model has a perfectly matched boost type like Tube Drive, Limiter or Mid Shape which further enhances its core sound. Whether you need a shimmering Fender-style clean, a punchy British crunch or a tight, modern metal distortion, the Catalyst CX 200 delivers the genuine tube amp tone and feel that guitarists love.
Shape Your Sound With Built-in Effects
The versatile effects engine in the Catalyst CX 200 lets you craft your ultimate guitar tones. It offers 24 different effects derived from Helix, including essential effects like reverb, delay, chorus, phaser, flanger and more. Dial in the right amount of lush studio-quality reverb to complement your amp model. Add some slapback delay for a lively rockabilly twang. Thicken up your tone with chorus or get warbly, psychedelic tones with phaser. The options are vast and you can use up to four effects simultaneously. The Tap Tempo button makes dialing in delay times and modulation speeds simple. The effects sound incredible and give you immense creative flexibility.
Free Catalyst Edit Software Unlocks Deep Tone Crafting
The free Catalyst Edit software gives you extensive control over the Catalyst CX 200's parameters for deep tone crafting ability. It offers intuitive editing of the amp models, effects, EQs, MIDI control assignments and more. You can graphically edit effect parameters, customize amp channels, create presets and manage them on your computer. Catalyst Edit takes the amp's capabilities even further and lets you finely sculpt your sound with ease.
Record and Edit Your Sound With the USB Interface
The Line 6 Catalyst CX 100 combo amp makes recording your guitar tones easy with its built-in USB audio interface. Just connect it to your computer via USB, launch your DAW and start laying down tracks. The high-quality 24-bit/96kHz recording ensures excellent reproduction of your guitar tone. You can also download the free Catalyst Edit app to deep edit the CX 100's amp voicings and effects from your computer, iOS or Android device. Create and customize presets, add effects, shape EQ curves and more. Catalyst Edit lets you craft presets at home or backstage so your tones are gig-ready. The USB connectivity also lets you use the CX 100 as a stereo playback system for music, backing tracks or drum loops.
USB Audio Interface With XLR Output for Recording and Live Use
The Catalyst CX 200 is equipped with a built-in 2-channel USB audio interface, making it easy to record directly to your computer. It also features a balanced XLR line output that allows you to connect to PA systems in live settings or external studio gear for recording. The amp has MIDI in and out over USB and 5-pin DIN connectors for deep control options. These pro-level features let you easily integrate the Catalyst CX 200 into any live performance, recording studio or guitar rig. For today's guitarist, being stage-and-studio ready is a major benefit.
Specifications
- Type: Solid state with Modeling
- Number of Channels: 2
- Total Power: 200W (100W/.5W/mute settings)
- Speaker Size: 2 x 12" Custom Design speaker
- Reverb: Yes
- Effects: Boost, 6 x Modulation, 6 x Delay, 6 x Pitch/Filter
- Amp Modeling: 6 x Original Amp Design Voicings (clean, boutique, chime, crunch, dynamic, hi-gain)
- EQ: 3-band EQ, Presence
- Inputs: 1 x 1/4", 1 x 1/8" TRS (AUX in)
- Outputs: 1 x XLR (DI out with ground/lift)
- Effects Loop: 1 x 1/4" (send), 1 x 1/4" (return/power amp in)
- MIDI I/O: In/USB
- USB: 1 x Type B
- Headphones: 1 x 1/4"
- Footswitch I/O: 1 x 1/4" (channel, effect)
- Footswitch Included: No
- Features: 24-bit/48kHz 4x4 Audio Interface
- Computer Connectivity: USB
- Software: Catalyst Edit
- Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
- Height: 18.82"
- Width: 27.3"
- Depth: 10.2"
- Weight: 41.6 lb.