Line 6 M5 Stompbox - In Depth Review @ PMT

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The Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler is just like other single pedal-size stompboxes -- it provides one effect at a time, it takes up a single space on a pedal board and it's easy to use. The Line 6 M5 delivers one brilliant effect at a time with over 100 overdrive/distortions, lush choruses, scintillating reverbs and many other expressive filter effects from famous Line 6 pedals including DL4, Verbzilla and other well-known Line 6 pedals.
The Line 6 M5 Stomp Box Modeler features a heavy-duty, all-metal construction to handle constant stomping. The Line 6 M5 fully stereo, MIDI capable, expression pedal optional, with tap tempo and much more. It works the way you'd expect it. One unique effect at a time. Just plug in and play.
The Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler is ideal for all guitarists, especially those who love pedals but can't spend a small fortune collecting them and want a wide variety of stompbox tones but don't want to spend all day tweaking endless controls.
100+ modern and vintage distortions, delays, modulators, filters, reverbs and more
Simple one-effect-at-a-time design
Built-in tuner with signal mute
No menus, no saving, no hassles -- turn a knob and your settings remain, just like an analogue stomp box
True Analogue bypass or DSP bypass which keeps reverb and delay trails
First-class Line 6 modelling
Wide variety of stompbox tones
Easy to use, just like an analogue stompbox

[@jaunmanuek]

One of the best L6 fx demos i saw on you tube !

[@klavestorm]

On the m5 you can only use one effect at a time. It's considered a "Swiss army knife". The m9 and m13 let you mix effects

[@PMTVUK]

@potp5150 YES, EITHER ENTER PRESET MODE THEN UP AND DOWN TO SELECT THE PRESET YOU WANT AND THEN PRESS BOTH TOGETHER TO RECALL THAT PRESET . THE OTHER WAY IS IN THE SYSTEM MENU, SELECT INSTANT RECALL SO WHEN YOU SCROLL THROUGH THEM THEY LOAD AS YOU GO SO BETTER TO ORGANISE THEM BEFOREHAND Caps lock now off. xxx

[@PMTVUK]

@mauroo33 The Line 6 and M series pedals feature in many pro guitar setups so no real issue there. You can select true bypass as well.

[@lburgmusiccenter6006]

Wow. Fantastic demo. Great job, guys.

[@kingstumble]

@NevadaMusicUK I take your point but all I meant was that for me they are a waste of time because I don't use 'em! In the past I've tried phasers,flangers,choruses and the like but these days it's simply a Guild Bluesbird or Tele +Zendrive into a Fender Bassman--and that's it. Nothing makes a guitar sound more dated than if it's soaked in FX. Just my opinion of course.

[@magicmiles]

You have a very relaxing voice.

[@PMTVUK]

@floritejoe The M9 and M13's are the ones you should look at for multi fx patches.

[@SparkPlugnl]

@NevadaMusicUK You could also hook it up to a Boss GFC-50 or a Midi-mouse or something like that. That's something I think you missed out on, it's a great pedal to add to an already midi-controlled setup, integrates perfectly!

[@PMTVUK]

@kingstumble But a lot of the FX are all modelled on an original pedal, and they are the same ones that are in the very well respected M13 & M9. Classic pedals can't surely be considered an waste of time, although I agree it would sound better through your own guitar and amp set up.

[@inefficient]

The reviewer sounds like a snooker commentator.

[@MannyBlue65]

What a cool little box!

[@play52ful]

hi guys oh and girls, iv just bought this. all i wanted was a programable delay and the boss giga delay was what i had in mind. i saw this and took a gamble and bought it. its a gem i can program loads of different delays and have got tap tempo, and a tuner. BUT much more, the quality of the other effects are great, and the pitch shifter is a good as my boss harmonizer.

[@PMTVUK]

@dincorcelles To capture the M5 in stereo we used a software Fender Blackface amp model set up as basic clean.

[@danablett]

i really appreciated the little blurb at the bottom of each efx. thanks for the review!

[@potp5150]

Awesome thanks. I'm not sure I can tapdance fast enough to swap channels live but otherwise that pedal is effing amazing.

[@floritejoe]

Can you combine a few different effects into one preset??

[@PMTVUK]

@trumarksurfnut Software Fender Twin Model for a good basic sound.

[@Thumbshifter]

Great demo. It'd make me buy one if I'd not just splashed out on a TC G System(!) Love the humour in the captions too. Keep it up!

[@PMTVUK]

@tpbable Thanks, I'm not the greatest player but you get to here all the sounds though which is the important bit.

[@PMTVUK]

@Thumbshifter Thanks Mr Shifter.

[@PMTVUK]

@odgeUK yes, no problem

[@1334cass]

I also am wondering if it has a looper?

[@TheSullenDude]

@SteezSandwich No, check the description link... if it could play at least two at a time it would be freakin awesome! it's like a pedal that takes,lets say, different forms :P

[@tkudelj1]

Nice video... very nice

[@BrianTrudeau]

Great demo. WHat amp what your guitar going through?

[@vitriol81]

can you use the expression pedal as a wha wha?

[@MarkDally]

Great demo, rad pedal. it's definitely at the top of my shopping list. Can you adjust the speed of the sequencer type fx like seeker and pattern tremolo? Maybe even adjust them in milliseconds like you can with the delay fx??

[@TheSailsCall]

Does this have a looper in it like the DL4?

[@darkyfug2877]

everything but the distortions sound killer

[@odgeUK]

Can this go in a Guitar Amp FX loop?

[@Niggatome]

4:42 now its perfect, it was what he needed to have a perfect tone....

[@MiSTeRGrilL127]

can i use with my stomp box.. Guy ??? i wish it can be the great mod for me...

[@PhoenixDawn93]

Is it possible to override the speed knob on the phaser and flanger models, to make the sweep manual, instead of just affecting how fast the sweep is. Im looking for a phaser/flanger that could be used like a wah pedal, can the M5 do it?

[@AlejandroCespedesTV]

Wow, this is actually better than Boss

[@ELACEBAL]

can i use my vox Tonelab SE expresion pedal to control Wah or pitch glide via midi???

[@theSmolniy]

anyway, thanks for playing. it's very usefull.

[@SteezSandwich]

Can I use two effects at once? like the particle verb and say distortion etc. etc. ?

[@PMTVUK]

@vitriol81 Absolutely yes.

[@liedgitarrist]

Relaxing yes, but I do not understand a word..... :o(

[@dincorcelles]

What amp and guitar did you use?

[@jacobdurfey1909]

does it have an actual wah?

[@dreagar6790]

Liam Neeson reviews pedals now?

[@Iggytommy]

uh? Liam Neeson is Irish; this chap sounds like he's probably from south-east England.

[@poncoherbowo5546]

can we mix the modulation with distortion?

[@SaintZ42]

This or the boss ME-25? This has the better effects, but you get more for your money with the boss.

[@nickmuska6925]

Loved the vid. Gosh those frickin distortions suck tho lol.

[@Zaptagious]

Stupid question - Can I connect this to the external soundcard Line 6 UX1? Just wanna be sure :P And is this a recommended pedal for a beginner guitarist?

[@marksargent7319]

What's the right setting for Green Day When I Come Around? Thanks

[@kingstumble]

100+ FX and not one would I use. To be fair the reverbs and delays sound OK but I'm not impressed by the overdrive/distortions.And the rest are a waste of time.

[@potp5150]

BUT CAN YOU SWAP PRESETS ON THE FLY?!?!?!?!

[@mauroo33]

does it degradate the original guitar tone???

[@forshigity5000]

sounds very digital

[@cosmogang]

Totally the wrong kind of playing for the particle verb. It's like playing country on a BC Rich Warlock.