Line 6 Vetta II Combo Amp

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Product Features

• 73 classic and modern amps and 27 speaker cabs
• Over 80 Effects with Two Amps at Once
• Stereo XLR balanced +4dBu direct outputs and 1/4-inch unbalanced 10dBV direct outs
• AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital audio ins and outs
• Save Variax Settings

Product Details

• Item Weight: 75.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 150 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B0002CZU3S
• Item model number: 99-010-1805
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,700 in Musical Instruments (See Bestsellers in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Line 6 Vetta II Combo Amp is a 150-watt stereo combo modeling amplifier with two 12-inch Custom Celestion® Speakers. It offers 73 classic and modern amp models, 27 speaker cabinet models, Over 50 stompbox and studio effects models (including filter and synth), Line 6 A.I.R. II modeling technology with 6 different mic models and positions, Stereo XLR balanced +4dBu direct outputs (with ground lift switch), Stereo 1/4-inch unbalanced –10dBV direct outs, AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital audio ins and outs (up to 24-bit/96k), and a Variax® digital guitar input. It also has a 1/4-inch programmable stereo effects loop, a built-in chromatic tuner, and offers MIDI in and out.

Vetta II is more than just an amplifier. Inside Vetta II lives a virtual collection of the world's most sought-after amps, stompboxes, rack gear, speaker cabinets, and mics. We pioneered the technology that puts every step of the tone chain at your fingertips. Through this process we figured out the secrets of great guitar tone and put it all in one place. From post-modern to traditional, Vetta II gives you every color in the tone pallette so you can create your own sonic vision.

Vetta II goes far beyond anything we’ve ever done. It is the most advanced guitar amplification system in the world. With the touch of a footswitch, a complete backline of stompboxes, studio-quality effects, amps, and mics can be instantly re-wired and tweaked. Combine all this with a stunning power section, comprehensive digital I/O, and the ability to directly power, digitally connect, and store Variax modeling guitar settings in your patches, and now you know why this is the most complete guitar system ever created.

Two Amps at Once
One of the revolutionary features of Vetta II is its ability to provide two totally independent amp models at the same time. You have complete control over where they’re placed in the stereo field. You can pick any two amps and pan them hard left and hard right, send one amp to a Vetta external cab, or layer them right on top of each other. Just about anything you can think up, Vetta II can do it. For an even bigger sound, kick on the Double Tracker and now it sounds like you’re in the studio "double tracking" your guitar part. Once you experience two amps at once, you may have a hard time going back to just one. We did. Now, take a look at the over 70 amps you can double-up and party with.
For a complete list of all available amp models please check out http://line6.com/vetta_ii/US/features.htm.

Effects and the Kitchen Sink:
From dirty stompbox distortion to studio-quality reverb lushness, Vetta II gives you models of the greatest effects in guitar history. Vetta II gives you the ability to have ALL of these effects on at the same time: Any three of 53 stompbox models, a wah pedal, a volume pedal, a noise gate, a studio-grade compressor, two types of tremolo, graphic or parametric post EQ, a choice of 21 modulation effects, a choice of 14 delay effects, and any one of 16 different reverb types.

But, what fun are a bunch of effects if you can’t hook them up in strange ways? Well, Vetta II has more routing options than even we can keep track of. You can even LOCK all of Vetta II’s modulation and delay effects to the Tap Tempo function. Now you can change the tempo of multiple delays, plus chorus and tremolo speeds all with a single FBV footswitch. But that’s not all. Here’s a quick start guide to some of Vetta II’s routing madness.

Stompboxes : Vetta II gives you any three of 53 stompboxes to go mad with at once. They can all be different, they can all be the same, and they can be "wired" in any configuration you please, into either or both amps. What if you put a delay into a flanger and then into a fuzz? How about three different kinds of delay? Be different. We dare ya!

In-Line Effects : The Tremolo, Gate, Comp(ressor) and EQ buttons make up the In-Line effects group. Gate comes before all of the stompboxes while the rest come right after the amp/cab.

Routable Post Effects: The Loop, Pitch Shift, Mod, Delay, and Reverb are all part of the post studio-type effects. Just like the stompboxes always stay before the amp, these effects are always after the amp/cab. You can change the order of the post effects, the signal flow (series, parallel or chain) and even their physical output assignment. If this is the stuff you crave, Vetta II’s manual is practically a history lesson on how effects routing works.
For a complete list of all available effects models please see the information at http://line6.com/vetta_ii/US/features2.htm.

Digital/Analog Effects Loop
While we’ve tried to anticipate all of your effects needs, you may still want to use other effects with Vetta II. Just like any normal guitar amp, you can run your old stompboxes right in front of Vetta II. If you’ve got rack gear, you can use the analog (1/4-inch TRS) or digital (S/PDIF or AES/EBU) connections on Vetta II’s back panel. The Effects Loop is switchable (from the front panel or the FBV controller), the on/off state is remembered in each preset, and you can even route the loop in series or parallel.

A.I.R. II
Vetta II is the most versatile recording amplifier in the world. The direct outputs of Vetta II include Line 6’s A.I.R. II microphone and cabinet technology. A.I.R. II allows you to choose from 3 different classic mic models, each in two different positions. The mic settings can also be saved into each preset of Vetta II.
For a complete list of all cabinet models and microphone models available please see http://line6.com/vetta_ii/US/features3.htm.

Ins and Outs
Vetta II has every type of connection for a guitarist living in the modern world. Vetta II’s back panel includes stereo XLR balanced +4dBu direct outputs (with ground lift switch), stereo 1/4-inch unbalanced –10dBV direct outs, 1/4-inch stereo effects loop, Variax digital guitar input, AES/EBU and S/PDIF digital audio ins and outs (up to 24-bit/96k), Left and Right speaker outputs, MIDI in and out, and an FBV-class pedal jack.

Variax and Vetta II
Vetta II includes an ultra-rugged, locking Variax cable that is used to connect a Line 6 Variax Guitar (sold seperately) to Vetta II. This one cable (based on industry-standard CAT 5 Ethernet) provides everything needed to make the most complete guitar system ever created. The Vetta II now provides power, a direct digital audio connection, and bi-directional control of the Variax.

Each Vetta II preset can store the guitar model, pickup selection and exact position of the tone control. Plus, Vetta II can send the signal to the speakers, to the direct XLR and 1/4-inch outputs, or both. What does all of this mean? Now you can instantly switch from a single-coil guitar in the neck position with a fuzz and tape echo running into a head and 4x12 cabinet, to a carefully miked acoustic coming through just the P.A. system. Now imagine what you could do at your next session or gig!

Customtone.com
Vetta II is Custom Tone Ready. CustomTone.com is our online library of Tone exclusively for Line 6 products. Line 6 has made a unique investment by professionally programming thousands of Tones matched to the signature sounds of some of the greatest guitarists, bands, songs and guitar gear of all time, and making all that Tone available to you for free at CustomTone.com. There's also a User library where you can submit your own Tones and grab Tones created by Line 6 users around the world.

* Line 6 and Vetta are trademarks of Line 6, Inc. All other product names used in this website are trademarks of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with Line 6. These trademarks of other manufacturers are used solely to identify the products of those manufacturers whose tones and sounds were studied during Line 6’s sound model development.

Product Description

Vetta II is the latest evolution of Line 6's flagship Vetta amplifier family. Inside Vetta II lives a virtual collection of 80 sought-after vintage and modern amps and cabs, over 50 stompbox and studio rack effects, and 4 classic mic/cabinet setups. At the touch of a single button, Vetta II can deliver two independent amp and effects paths at once, giving you the creative freedom to build incredibly detailed tones. At home, on stage, or in the studio, Vetta II features XLR balanced direct outs, AES/EBU and S/PDIF 24-bit/96KHz digital inputs and outputs, and A.I.R. II mic/speaker simulation. Vetta II is loaded with a pair of custom 12" Celestion speakers driven by a 150-watt stereo power section, and includes a direct digital Variax Modeling Guitar input that seamlessly integrates Variax's collection of guitars with Vetta II's collection of amps, cabs, and effects. Add an FBV pedal board, and this entire setup can be transformed into virtually any rig with just the press of a footswitch. And now there's even more! Download the FREE Vetta II V2.5 Update and get an all-new collection of Wah models, expression pedal controlled Pitch Bending, 6 new Amp Models, a dedicated Solo Boost function, Tuner enhancements, Tap Tempo that syncs to MIDI clock, plus much more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Modeling at it's best, October 6, 2008

By	Joeythunders "Captain Doofus" (NY NY USA) - See all my reviews

Let's face it -- no amp can do everything. But the Vetta II comes close. Yes it is pricey, and yes it has so many features you need to do your homework to really utilize them all...

...but don't trust me... trust your ears. Take your favorite guitar out to try this thing. It truly is my "get rid of all my other amps' amp. My only complaints: it's HEAVY, and I wish they had put the knob for the preset patches on the right hand side -- although you lefties will be happy for once!

Other than that, I highly recommend this amp.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable Flexability, March 13, 2009

By	B. Bauer "unsilent" (Placerville, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This amp has servered me well, I still use it extensively for live performances as well as recording. I bought it back in 2004 and it's still going strong.

The paragraph below is basically the same review I posted on Musicians Friend back in 2006.

This amp has all the features I've ever wanted and a lot more. If you're a mad scientist type that likes experimenting, then you will love this amp. If you're someone that doesn't like messing around with a lot of knobs and settings, then this is not the amp for you, buy a Fender twin or a Marshall half and be done with it. While the Vetta II alone offers a lot of capabilities I do recommend the FBV floorboard and Variax guitar if your budget permits. The value of being able change your amp and guitar models with a single click of a footswitch is worth the price of admission IMHO. Before I had the Vetta II and Variax I can't tell you how many times I wished for this capability while switching guitars between songs at a gig. The only issue I've had with this amp is it's susceptibility to power surges. It used to reset itself on me during rehearsals but since then, I've always plugged it into a surge protector and it's never reset on me during a gig.