A flexible 60W 1x12 combo amp with pro recording features.
The Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 combo amp performs like a traditional tube amp, with the versatility of a modern digital amp. As the most compact model in the Catalyst CX series, it's ideal for practice, studio sessions and small gigs. This sturdy 60W 1x12" combo offers 12 amp voices ranging from sparkling clean to modern high-gain crunch, all derived from Line 6's acclaimed Helix amp modeling. Each voice has a matched boost type for adding gain and contouring your tone. There are also 24 effects like lush chorus, tape-echo delay and plate reverb from the Helix effects library. The dedicated Tap/Tuner button provides easy tempo control of time-based effects. With its XLR line out, the Catalyst CX 60 easily connects to live PAs or interfaces for recording. The USB audio interface functionality lets you record in your DAW and you can control the amp via MIDI and the free Catalyst Edit app. Add the optional footswitch for channel switching and effects on/off control right from your feet. Grab the Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 for an incredibly flexible guitar amp.
Modeled Amp Voices Cover All Your Tonal Bases
The Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 serves up 12 different amp voices to cover any style you play, all derived from Line 6's acclaimed Helix amp modeling technology. It ranges from shimmering Fender-style cleans to hot-rodded British crunch and modern high-gain distortion. The amp voices react and feel like real tube amps, with the versatility of deep digital modeling. There's no need to lug several amps to gigs when the Catalyst CX 60 provides this range of authentic amp tones in one compact package.
Get Just the Right Amount of Gain and Contour
Each of the 12 amp voices has its own perfectly dialed-in boost type, like Treble Boost, Mid Boost, Tube Screamer and more. This lets you add just the right amount of gain and tonal shaping to suit that particular amp. Kick in the boost to push your tone into singing lead territory or tighten up the low end. The dedicated Boost knob makes it easy to control without having to dive into menus. The Boost circuit is based on Line 6's meticulous modeling of vintage and modern stompbox circuits from the Helix effects library.
Sculpt Your Sound With Pro-Grade Effects
The Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 lets you sculpt your tone with 24 customizable effects derived from Helix processing. Dial in lush reverbs, choruses, delays, phasers and more to add depth, ambience and interest. The onboard effects span four categories—Modulation, Delay, Reverb and Drive—so you can mix and match to create unique signatures. Use the dedicated Tap Tempo button to sync delay times and modulation speeds with the beat. The built-in chromatic tuner makes it easy to tune up silently. And with full MIDI control, you can easily switch effects on and off with optional footswitches.
Deep Editing Options Via Free App
While the Catalyst CX 60 is designed for grab-and-go convenience, you can dive deeper using the free Catalyst Edit app for desktop and mobile. It provides total control over the amp, effects and more. Tweak the amp voices by changing the virtual preamp tubes, fender and miking options. Customize the boost and EQ settings. Create presets for different songs or styles. The Catalyst Edit app lets you craft your ultimate tone, right down to fine details.
Record Straight Into Your Interface
The XLR line output makes the Line 6 Catalyst CX 60 easy to connect to a mixing board or audio interface in your studio. Capture your tones directly to record with studio-quality results, whether you're tracking guitars or using it as a guitar amp plug-in within your DAW. The USB interface capabilities provide stereo recording and playback so you can simultaneously capture both the dry amp tone and the effects. With the power of Helix amp and effect modeling combined with the convenience of a direct recording signal path, the Catalyst CX 60 is an incredibly versatile studio tool.
Specifications
- Type: Solid State with Modeling
- Number of Channels: 2
- Total Power: 60W (30W/0.5W/mute settings)
- Speaker Size: 1 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: 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: 17.5"
- Width: 19.9"
- Depth: 10.2"
- Weight: 25.9 lb.