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Description
Introducing the Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler Guitar Multi Effects Pedal - the secret weapon that has the power to supercharge your pedalboard. This compact, road-ready powerhouse delivers over 100 essential stompbox models right at your feet, providing a comprehensive collection of vintage-inspired tones and modern effects in a straightforward, easy-to-use format.
This pedal offers a complete solution for guitarists seeking to craft and customize their tone without complex menus or presets. Simply twist the dedicated knobs to shape your sound and tap the footswitch to change effects. With a broad spectrum of genres spanning rock, blues, alternative and more, this single pedal contains enough tonal variety to inspire for years to come.
Forget about complicated menus and presets, the M5 Stompbox Modeler is as user-friendly as a standard analog stompbox. Simply turn the model select knob to choose from 11 categories and over 100 effects, then tweak the effect with the dedicated parameter knobs. Tap the footswitch to activate the built-in tuner, or bypass an effect. The large, high-contrast screen displays the selected effect name, category and parameter details at a glance.
Key Features:
- Over 100 stompbox effects in a single pedal
- Simple one-effect-at-a-time design
- Dedicated knobs control each effect parameter
- Built-in chromatic tuner
- Analog and MIDI I/O
- Expression pedal jack for real-time adjustment of various parameters
- Heavy-duty, road-ready all-metal chassis and footswitches
- User-friendly interface with easy-to-read high-contrast screen
- Tap Tempo syncs for time-based effects
- Save up to 24 effect presets for instant access to your favorite tones
- True Analog Bypass or DSP Bypass
- 5-pin MIDI in/out
- Compact size, perfect for any pedalboard or gig bag
- Comprehensive collection of vintage-inspired tones and modern effects
Owner's manual
Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler User ManualProduct specs
| Pedal Type | Multi-FX |
| Analog/Digital | Digital |
| Presets | 24 Factory |
| Number of Effects | 103 |
| Effects Types | 15 x Delay, 22 x Modulation, 16 x Drive, 19 x Filter, 12 x Reverb |
| Inputs | 2 x 1/4" |
| Outputs | 2 x 1/4" |
| MIDI I/O | In/Out/Thru |
| Expression Control | 1 x 1/4" |
| True Bypass | Yes |
| Bypass Switching | True Bypass, DSP Bypass |
| Power Source | 9V DC 500 mA power supply (included) |
| Height | 2.4" |
| Width | 6" |
| Depth | 6.5" |
| Weight | 2.5 lbs. |
FAQs
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How many effects can the Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler produce?
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The Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler offers 103 effects, including 15 delays, 22 modulations, 16 drives, 19 filters, and 12 reverbs.
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Does the Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler support true bypass?
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Yes, the Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler features true bypass, ensuring your guitar's natural tone is preserved when the pedal is not engaged.
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Can I control the Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler with an expression pedal?
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Yes, the Line 6 M5 has an expression control input that allows you to connect an expression pedal for real-time control over various effect parameters.
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Is the Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler suitable for live performances?
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The Line 6 M5 is ideal for live performances, offering quick access to 24 factory presets and the ability to switch effects seamlessly with its true bypass feature.
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What power supply does the Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler require?
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The Line 6 M5 requires a 9V DC 500 mA power supply, which is included with the pedal.
Videos
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Rob Chapman
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Phillip McKnight
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Peach Guitars
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Mad Man Music
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Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler im Test auf MusikMachen.de
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PROS
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Over 100 effects options, including delays, mods, and distortions
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Robust all-metal housing and durable construction
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Easy to navigate and tweak settings
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Includes tap tempo and a built-in tuner
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MIDI compatibility for syncing with other gear
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Saves space on pedalboards by combining multiple effects into one
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Can work with external MIDI controllers and expression pedals
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Good sound quality, especially delays, reverbs, and modulations
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Useful for both live performances and studio recordings
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Compatible with various power supplies and comes with its own
CONS
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Only one effect can be used at a time
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Some distortions and overdrives are described as lackluster
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Footswitches can be impractical for precision during live sets
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Power consumption higher than advertised, requiring specific power supplies
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Digital signal conversion may introduce noise in certain setups
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Learning curve to fully utilize its capabilities
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Larger footprint than some might prefer on a pedalboard
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Pitch tracking and some effects algorithms could use updates
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Some users report noise issues, especially with drive functions
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Plastic footswitches may feel less durable to some users
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler.
Features and functionality
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The M5 has MIDI operated presets but lacks MIDI thru, which requires it to be placed at the end of the MIDI chain for some users.
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The expression pedal option allows for manipulation of any combination of knobs, providing extensive sound customization.
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The M5's 'Pitch Bend' effect allows for clean blend manipulation, providing a full octave range with a +/- 12 semitone setting.
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Value and pricing
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Owners find the M5 offers great value at approximately $100 used, especially for its range of effects and MIDI capabilities.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 22 Reviews and 110 Ratings
136
Great toolbox for all kinds of options
Everything you might ever need for that one song that needs an effect you don't have or use very often.
890
Everyone who has one says it's their "Swiss Army knife"
And it is! Love the delays, reverbs, and tremolos in this. very nice to have
Artist usage
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In this Rig Rundown feature for Premier Guitar magazine, longtime U2 guitar tech Dallas Schoo shows off Edge's 2018 touring rig, which includes an M5 pedal.
In this rig rundown of Russell Lissack’s pedalboard, at 18:02, his Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler pedal can be seen. Lissack says:
"This is Line 6 M5 which has a bunch of different sounds in it. I got this by accident because I was trying to find a tremolo pedal that had a BPM counter on it, because I didn't want to use MIDI - I don't like MIDI, really. It's kind of unreliable, I find. So I couldn't find one that you could adjust to precise BPM which is annoying. I bought [the M5] before I realized that, then I found actually that it had some other kind of cool sounds in it, which you can combine things. We've got a song called Virtue which has a pulsing keyboard sounding riff... it makes something really simple sound really big and dramatic."
He goes on to demo the riff from Virtue using the Line 6 M5. He actually uses the "octo reverb" setting for "Virtue". Using the setting of "particle verb", Lissack can create his riffs in the songs 'Eden' and 'Different Drugs'.
Toru Kitajima uses the Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler, as evidenced by its presence on his pedalboard during the "i'mperfect" album era, as seen in the provided image.
In a YouTube video titled "Line 6 M5 'Synth O'Matic' Patch and Rockett Pedals Flex Drive - Mark Lettieri," Mark Lettieri demonstrates the Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler. The video suggests he uses the "growler" preset, which is believed to be featured in his solo performance of "In the Clearing."
Trey Anastasio uses two Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modelers in his pedalboard, and can be seen explaining them at 22:47 in this video of his guitar rig.
The Line 6 M5 can be seen next to his buddha pedals. It appears that James painted it gold, but the controls are very identifiable.
Gem Archer can be seen using the Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler on his pedalboard during a soundcheck, as shown in a video by Anything Oasis Official on YouTube.
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Reeves Gabrels is shown using the Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler in a photo on his Facebook page.
He uses that effect in his pedalboard.
In this Reddit thread the Line6 M5 pedal can be seen in the first row of pedals.
https://www.reddit.com/r/wolfalice/comments/a4jeig/joff_oddies_pedal_board_xpost_from_rguitarpedals/
“That’s my, ‘I need this one random thing for this one part in this one song’ pedal. There’s a couple of things that need that for whatever reason, like the parked wah: there’s a riff in The Artist In The Ambulance that just doesn’t work without that effect. And the Whammy-like pitch-shifter pedal thing for the end of For Miles.”
Starting at 5:23 into this video, Tim Pierce demonstrates and talks about the Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler on his pedalboard:
"...On this particular board, the only modulation source I have is the [Line 6] M5. So let's see what's up right now - a vibrato... I see these M5s on a lot of Nashville studio guitarist pedalboards. It's really a really good workhorse. Nice reverb... if somebody asks for a phaser or flanger it's there for you."
Album Usage
The Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler has been featured on the following albums:
Genre Usage
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