Line 6 Firehawk FX Guitar Processor Review by Sweetwater Sound

[@BibleBeltBlues]

...have to add....this is the most efficient and info packed demo ever....all in 15 minutes.....gotta love Sweetwater and Mitch did an awesome job!

[@ryanybos]

This is the best Firehawk review video on the web. I ordered mine today. Mitch covers all bases here clearly

[@sweetwater]

Ryan Ybos Wow! Thanks for the kind words. We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@Jeepjones85]

Ryan Ybos So 3 years later how did you like the Firehawk and are you still using it ?

[@rahnjaimes9135]

Wow! That was the best demo I've ever seen!, I've spent days watching videos comparing multi effects pedals, and I think you just sold me on this one! I'm a life long lover of Boss effects, but, with this connectivity and usage for stage, or studio, I'm getting one of these! Thanks man, great job!

[@thetonekingofficial]

Outstanding demo. Very very thorough. And, you are looking (and playing) fantastic!great job!

[@sweetwater]

***** Thanks Louis!

[@utubehound69]

SweetwaterSound Man you lost a LOT of weight ! Great job. Whats yer secret? I like your studio I was just watching you show off the new studio in your home very intuitive well thought out. The closet bass trap was genius.

[@user-rb3ey4gh3g]

+SweetwaterSound Hi Mitch....one question...can i also use a extra controller...i heard theres a FBV 3 controller...how will it work?

[@niptodstan]

Great review. Everything I wanted to know.

[@jessedawson9654]

A tip: you can watch movies on Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching a lot of movies recently.

[@yogengrg7690]

It's one of the best line 6 processor review I have ever seen. Thorough but not complicated to comprehend. Great video. Thanks.

[@thedeadxtras9927]

Great summary Mitch of everything you could and need to know, nice one. I’m now watching this in 2022 and the Firehawk so good enough to me and has all the effects and tools I need and more that I probably wouldn’t use, this might be an option for me to buy one soon as they’re now dirt cheap secondhand, the only downside what many say 7yrs on is the bulky size and weight compared with todays multi FX units, for me none of that really matters as long as it works, sounds good and doesn’t way anywhere near the weight of a Fender Twin or a bass cab.

[@OoTRIGGAMANoO]

I've had this beast for 4 years now but stopped using it quite a while ago because I couldn't remember how it all worked 😂. Glad I watched this again!!

[@karlbolundstedt]

Mitch Gallagher!!! THIS WAS THE BEST PRESENTATION OF FIREHAWK FX I HAVE SEEN AND HEARD...TAKE CARE MAN!! BLESS UR HEART 🙏❤🎸👍 KB

[@JoshPowMusic]

Best demo of any guitar product I've ever seen! Top Job.

[@rolandtorony7801]

I've seen every demo on the Firehawk FX ...this, by far, is the best ... this guy Mitch, knows his stuff

[@clace18]

One of the most thorough and efficient reviews I've seen. Thanks Mitch. I'll be purchasing the Firehawk based on your review.

[@eddyb4622]

Fantastic demo Mitch. Clear and concise. I just bought the unit because of your informative demo. Great unit.

[@АлександърПанов-н4у]

Vevy, very good review! I search more than a hour till finally found this perfect review. Evryting is covered, and divided in sections. I want to see playback and recording capabilities and see them very clear in the video. Thank you!

[@SteveBroderson]

Just bought one of these (from Sweetwater of course!) - but one thing to note: As of this writing, Line 6 does not provide a way to edit the Firehawk FX from a PC/Mac. There is only the iOS/Android app that connects via Bluetooth. If this changes, I'm sure they'll let us know, but the video suggests there's a computer-based editor/librarian for Firehawk, like there is for the Helix, but that is not the case so far.

[@cybernautsterranautsandast2151]

Wow, thanks for that. I bought a Line ^ product that claimed PC on the box and after wasting a s-load of time was told by Line 6 that it is "not really made for PC". How the hell can a company say that it's for PC on its product box?

[@charlygoehring6155]

A most excellent demo and my Firehawk should be here shortly.

[@BibleBeltBlues]

YES!!! Great info and demo.....listened to it once and am amazed....then listened to it at 75% speed and got more info....very helpful....just bought one and was wondering if I should have bought the newer pedals but this one fits me better....thanks so much.

[@clevelandlawson8348]

I just bought one. I'm stoked to use this product. This was very informative. Thank's Mitch and Sweetwater.

[@brianpark492]

For best results make your own settings.Takes time but worth it.All these demos are of the presets.You need to find your sound through your own gear.✌️

[@RickDanner]

at 4:41 that sound is great ! man this is the best I ever heard you play

[@incubism]

Great demo! Loved how you crammed so much in such a short period of time!!

[@asimcantv]

Masterfully executed demo Mitch.... Your speaking skills, voice tone and diction are excellent pro level, more importantly your train of thought and flowing information executed in easy to understand short sentences with highlight accents in your delivery and overall easy to listen to tasteful tone makes it a pleasure to listen to long presentations from you that feature highly technical data. I dont know what sweet water is paying you but you deserve a raise brother. That was an excellent demo and I also congratulate you on your health plan you look much healthier bro.. God Bless and take care.

[@stubhead]

Dear Dog, if I hear ONE MORE guitar "demo" by somebody who doesn't like to use notes or WRITE OUT an outline - so they know what's going to happen next! - because it interferes with their spontaneity. "Um, uhh, yeah.... oh wait! I was gonna, ummm... oh yeah!" They're depending on their cuteness. And they're not cute. BAIL!!! Ah-OOGA! DIVE... DIVE....

[@lothar34]

I'm guessing he is reading this like a news anchor person off cards or a screen near the camera. Not an insult- actually it's a nice total pro way to do demos, where many other guys ramble aimlessly. Mitch is like Joe Friday from Dragnet...."Just the facts."

[@efeyamacyarbas8658]

Holy Shit I was just going through the comments and saw this. RIP Asim Can Gunduz, you were a great musician and a great man.

[@MarvinSheats]

AWESOME demo Mitch.

[@luizdiaz5196]

This is the most useful video on the Firehawk I've found by far...

[@MadDogE134]

and BTW Mitch noticed your weight loss... your looking good. bet you feel better too. cheers

[@LAstudio8]

Great demo! Best I've seen and I'm sold.

[@hapkidosnake]

Thanks..this is one of the top videos for this pedal...very useful.

[@Vazmusic]

Can U program the unit without sending it to an iPad? Can I program it right within the pedal board?

[@Sqtch406]

Vinnie Zummo yes

[@christianvonrecklinghausen8427]

Thank you Mitch! That really helped me. And of course I enjoyed seeing you playing and improvising! I also liked, that you used Cubase.

[@mariolozoya3960]

Great stuff, Mitch. Sweet water is such a great company.

[@jkm040273]

That's a beautiful blue Telecaster. ............ It matches the screen on the app.

[@kickpublishing]

This guy is the bomb at product demos

[@hvertelney]

Couple of quick questions: 1. The iPad stand looked pretty nice; didn't seem to wobble when you made adjustments. Make and model? Any pros and cons? 2. Any thoughts on how this would sound through a Fender Blues Jr.? I'd probably have to zero the amp reverb to eliminate some noise but I'm worried about remaining noise. Thanks.

[@danielbrophymusicguitar7203]

Wow Mitch you've lost a lot of weight, lookin' good man. Great vid as always.

[@KarlSheridan]

Great review nick, beer well deserved☘️

[@austinhawkins5426]

11:34 Yup, I'm Sold!!

[@dougieladd]

Really clearly explained. Great Demo!

[@cybernautsterranautsandast2151]

Whoa Mitch, you got some chops. I'm a big SW customer btw.

[@MatrixRZ5]

Great review and well done.

[@granto425]

Is it possible to use this solely as an FX unit into an amp? For instance if I wanted to run certain effects into the front of my amp and run others through the loop could I? I know the Helix is capable of this.

[@ghoststormzy]

My guess would be to run your amp into the Firehawk's FX Loop. Run the FX Send to the front of your amp, run the speaker out into a load box, run the out from the load box to the FX Return. Place the FX Loop wherever you would put your amp normally in the signal chain.

[@lukesanderson829]

You wouldn't need the load box. Firehawk FX Loop Send > Amp input Amp FX Send > Firehawk FX Loop Return Firehawk Output > Amp FX Return On the Firehawk, have your FX before the amp before the FX loop.

[@estimatora1419]

Can This be plugged straight into front of an Amp ? And use my amp with it ? Instead of picking on board amps ?

[@danbudai8360]

Great great review man !!! Mitch you Rock !

[@sneed1975]

Does it have setting for bass guitar?

[@sweetwater]

Hello, Stephen! It doesn't have bass specific settings, but a lot of the general effects you can use on guitar or bass. I'd just avoid most of the overdrive or distortion type tones in there, if you're using it on bass. Thanks for the interest! Kevin Spunde, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1732, [e-mail]

[@MrViolentnfonky]

The best FH demo ever thank you !

[@knutnskar6796]

Best review I’ve ever seen. Thanks 👍

[@restymalinao2023]

no dual amp capability like hd500x? also can you stack delays and reverbs?

[@marcosollini275]

No dula amp, yes you can stack delays

[@InnerSilence123]

thats a KILLER tone!

[@eliezerriveraperez3810]

Mitch thank's for sharing

[@bradgore7056]

Did you use your tube amp and just run effects from firehawk on this vid?

[@ShankulChavan]

Does it have an EQ with more than 4 bands please?

[@grosgaia3487]

+Shankul Chavan You can download the IOS/Android app for free so you can see all effects available on it !

[@sumanrai1508]

i can use it on android mobile....but i could not use it even i connect usb cable to windows pc....showing device or driver error....i dont know ...how ....sir .......

[@ShadowMcSneaky]

i just bought it.....and now i see you cant use this thing with windows.....you can use it to record but you cant use the app thing to controll

[@MikeAndersonvinyloldies]

@@ShadowMcSneaky you can download an Android emulator to your PC. Then download the Firehawk app. The interface wont look as nice, but it will allow you to access the editor,etc. on a PC.

[@ShadowMcSneaky]

@@MikeAndersonvinyloldies i will try that. thank you!

[@dakjaxter6296]

Is it possible to run only dirt and amps through the regular input output and then run modulations through the effects return?

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Dak. Thank you for asking! You can definitely run your modulation effects thru the FX loop, however I am not sure what you mean about running amps thru the regular I/O. Keith Owen, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1600, [e-mail]

[@petinyiri]

can this be used through pc windows 11 instead of the table or phone?

[@jean-louisselam2091]

great demo , much better than the brochure

[@michaelkennedy1117]

Wow Mitch is kickin ass!!!

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Superb video! Is that an American Tele? I am looking for one just like with a Rosewood Fretboard. Is that a 2015 Tele?

[@James57AOL]

Mitch I have one consideration before making a purchase of this type of system. When playing in the real world through a PA system or in the use of amps.....Are the tones best played through the pa system or through any modern amp on the clean channel as not to distort the processesor itself.

[@MannuelSantiago]

Random question: Can I set up a microphone into the firehwak??? I mean If it works as an interface I guess u can also connect ur mic to record with some effects

[@stevepetersmusic9262]

if your mic has 1/4 jack on it to fit the input as there no xlr input on the unit you can but they are not really vocal fx

[@stevienix9245]

Hey, when I play with a track i press down on my master to change guitar volume, but when I click it again it turns pink, not red, not white, pink. And I can change that level, but what is it changing??

[@markcummings2344]

So being non technical about sound, what does "that level of input" mean for the 1/4" out when being plugged into something like the PA system (or a wireless direct device that hooks to the PA system)?

[@sweetwater]

Hello, Mark. Thanks for the question. I hope this isn't an over explanation... Generally in audio we deal with 4 main voltage levels. Mic, line, instrument and speaker. Mic level is the lowest (5-50mV), which is why we use pre-amplifiers. Instrument level is between mic and line and is the voltage that is produced out of an electric guitar, usually around 750 mV. Line level voltage is where your question's answer lies. It is around 1.2-3 volts, and is what comes out of the output of the Firehawk. This can be directly plugged into a mixer without the need of pre-amplification. Speaker level is the amplified signal of line level in order to have enough voltage to power the movement of speakers. Please give me a call if you have any other questions. Michael Morgan Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1607, [e-mail]

[@markcummings2344]

@@sweetwater Thanks for the detailed reply. That clears things up.

[@niptodstan]

I can get one of these for under a 6th of the price of a Helix. I think it'll do all I need. Is the helix so much better?

[@andrewmoss5114]

Great review Mitch! Let me also just say, man, you're looking great! God bless!

[@sweetwater]

Thanks for checking it out, Andrew Moss!

[@dirtyrich35]

hey Mitch can I run any of these line 6 me pedals into a fender mustang 4 on clean setting-?

[@Pharesm]

I miss compatibility with a Line6 wireless unit, like the spider amps have - where it doesn't really help if you want to use the Firehawk as well... And what if I want 2x modulation effect? Did I miss it? I have a zillion FX, but if I want to put two FX of the modulation type, I'm stuck and have to add boxes I wanted to avoid carrying...?

[@ashshadoo]

Can i use the firehawk with my tube amp? Do i have to turn off all the amp simulators? Can I use 4 cable connection like HD500? Tnx.

[@cardin411]

+Вячеслав Паненко Yes, you can run it in the front of your ampp or by 4 cable method. There is a switch on the back of the unit that toggles between "Line" and "Amp." For Amp mode that amp sims should be disabled.

[@ashshadoo]

Thank you ;)

[@stevenmanning3647]

+Dsmooth81 You can also run it in the effects return by turning of the speaker in the amp section, sounds great

[@subarnamanandhar7753]

Can i controll the amp distortion like a foot switch?? Idk but in boss gt 100 there is amp controller Please help me!!!

[@lennartpeterson5909]

its a lot of multieffects on the market,does this sounds better,i mean dynamic sounds?

[@harveyterry6418]

Going to get one this morning

[@GrupoPatriots]

Can i use the firehawk with my tube amp? Do i have to turn off all the amp simulators? Thanks

[@cardin411]

+Diogo Martins Yes, you can run it in the front of your ampp or by 4 cable method. There is a switch on the back of the unit that toggles between "Line" and "Amp." For Amp mode that amp sims should be disabled.

[@simonklipz16]

Hi, i am looking right now at your website to purchase.. question is, can you ship it here in Riyadh Saudi Arabia without any problems? I can see that there is a $202 shipping fee.

[@sweetwater]

Hey Simon Kristoffer! Give us at quick call at [phone] or email us at [e-mail]. One of our sales engineers would be happy to go over any shipping questions you may have! Thanks!

[@jordanb4363]

Can I tie in a looper pedal to this? I'm kind of torn between this and an hd500x. Any suggestions? I am very interested in having a looper. But I like the ideas of having control with my iPad.

[@sweetwater]

Hi Jordan B.! Give us a call at 800-222-4700 and we can help make sure this is perfect solution for your setup.

[@antimiko7816]

Can i edit the current factory presets and save them? I mean an over ride the selected preset?

[@HannahCursaro]

Hey Mitch, how did you set up the guitar sound recording for this video?

[@geronimosantacruz4110]

Amazing review

[@scottjames8431]

would i be able to use this with a powered speaker? say i want to use the powered speaker as an amp ( for lack of a better word to use ) in practice and then live run to the speaker for my onstage monitoring and to the soundguy say through a di box? sending the signal straight from the firehawk to the board and also to the powered speaker for monitoring? that's what I'm looking to set up so im hoping this will work that way for me. thanks.

[@shaert01]

Yeh I reckon that's probably the easiest way to use it

[@yusufhendriantoalidrus1043]

Does this pedal can make alternative effect path, so I can combine the clean bass sound with the overdriven bass sound? If there are Firehawk users, please answer this. Thanks!!

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Yusuf! The Firehawk FX does not allow for a split or parallel signal path. Everything is in series. There are also no bass amp models included. Please contact me direct if I didn't answer your question completely. Thanks for your question! Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 2371, [e-mail]

[@MrUltraworld]

How is this superior to the 500X? Can it be controlled with my laptop via USB?

[@rollo316]

which one is better the firehawk or amplifi fx100 they both seem similar but the firehawk is dearer?? (the helix is the one id love to get but i cant justify paying over a grand for a pedal lol)

[@j87368]

Firehawk is like a deluxe Amplifi FX100 - both are great

[@DanielGFreeman]

Anyone know if you can run parallel effects in the box?

[@tgmeatball75]

I don't think so, but the app is available now on Apple and android so you could download that and see what chains are available

[@johannsoncrusoe5589]

Loop fx

[@garyrossington2143]

What's the best least expensive tablet available to use.

[@juanantoniobellido3566]

Could we use two pedals as tremolos and chorus in the same setting? ( those are to name but two, I could ask for two distorsion pedals) Thanks you!

[@Senira322]

would you recommend this over the line 6 pod hd500x? im having a hard time to decide between the two =(

[@instrumentalistjade8367]

aravis123 the 500x is more pro

[@hamwhacker]

Great review! Thanks

[@TheGr33k13]

Great demo guys. Question. It seems that this is focused mainly on the ios and android aspect, but are you able to do the editing from a pc/mac instead? It wasnt made very clear if it was or not.Also Heard somebody reviewing it that if you play a song via Bluetooth through it, it will find a tone similar to the guitars in the song? Sounds a little crazy but just looking for clarification before purchasing this or the HD 500x. Thanks guys.

[@TheGr33k13]

+TheGr33k13 Excuse me scratch the last part asking if it will find similar tones over bluetooth

[@myhorrorfestevil8292]

What stand is that? The one youre using on the ipad?

[@nicolaslair42]

best review ever! Hands down!

[@Lindaj18]

Hi I would like to know: 1. Do you need the app to choose different amps, effects, etc.? 2. Do you need the app to put effects in front of an amp or effects loop also? 3. Do you need app period to take full advantage of the unit? Thanks,

[@bilbolikesbutts]

Yeah you basically do need the app and a Bluetooth device to use it. If you don't have the app you can't really choose your amps or effects. You're stuck with just the stock tones and banks. Which I haven't found to be anything too special

[@krieger67333]

How do you use the "app" on a computer?

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

I forgot to mention is that a standalone pedal board? Do I need an amp to run it? I do have my ipad 2. Can anybody help with my questions? Thank you.

[@xPigBear]

It's self contained and doesn't need an amp. You can use headphones or a small speaker, etc.

[@batamclanzz]

are this stuff compatible with pod HD 500x ?

[@artgillespie162]

Very impressive unit and great playing. You have talked me into getting one. What amp did you run the unit through? I realize it will sound very different depending upon what you run it through. I just hope I have something that will work well with it. Thanks so much for the demo. Art

[@RickDanner]

what kind of tele is that

[@techniqueswithtodd]

IS that the same dude? Did he lose about 100 pounds or something? If so, well done!

[@caryg666]

does work with line 6 spider amps?

[@sherimehmood]

can you have multiple effects of the same type like you do for hd 500? for instance if i want to have 2 comps and 2 delays and a reverb working in the same patch is that possible?

[@j87368]

Yes

[@cardin411]

+Sheharyar Mehmood Techinically, that combination that you mentioned, yes. However you are limited to only 3 Flex blocks and you can only use one reverb per patch.

[@nithishsorock]

is there anyway to connect my mic to it?

[@csn-audio]

+kickassnigga nope but the hd500 can

[@Juan6Meses]

Great review, do you know if this one has a pitch shifter? like, If I tune my guitar in D standard (whole step down) to make the guitar sound a step up like if it was in E standard.

[@niptodstan]

it’s got a whammy pedal which you can tune up with.

[@changingparadigm]

Is this shipping yet?

[@RyeHillBaptistChurch]

Craig Baker Pre-Order $449.99

[@tgmeatball75]

Sounds really good

[@danieljwillen1993]

So I can connect my laptop to it and use that to edit sounds? That's so amazing considering that the only android device is my phone and I imagine that'd be difficult on a small screen.

[@stevepetersmusic9262]

only if your laptop can run android apps as there windows app for doing it

[@That_many_watts]

any bass amps or tones for bass players?

[@TheThinker39]

Mitch, your reviews just keep getting better! Thanks. BTW, what kind of bridge pickup is on that Tele?

[@sweetwater]

Hi TheThinker39! The neck pickup is stock for a Standard Tele. The bridge is a Seymour Duncan Little '59.

[@TheThinker39]

Thanks for the info. That Little '59 sounds fantastic!

[@keyboardwarria]

Pretty cool gear but I don't like how the FS buttons are placed above the bank buttons. Don't feel comfortable bringing forefoot over the bank channels during a song and accidentally switching channels

[@Subilon]

eren yeager yes I was thinking the same thing.Could also trip over.They need to make a step design like the fbv short board mk11