by Mike Connelly
The Sonos Amp replaces a Connect:Amp design that dated back nearly a decade and topped out at modest power output. Our hands-on review includes a full configuration walkthrough of the Sonos Amp in a rack-mounted, multi-zone passive speaker installation. We also take a detailed look at how the Amp handles whole-home deployments that its predecessor could not. Continue reading How To: Sonos Amp Review & Configuration
The Line 6 FBV 3 Pedalboard is an advanced foot controller that is designed for hands-free control of Line 6’s Firehawk, Amplifi, and Spider lines of guitar amplifiers. The FBV 3 features five assigned footswitches with color-coded LED rings that synchronize to specific amplifier settings and effects. This guide examines how the hardware integrates with Amplifi systems while managing MIDI software via USB. Continue reading How To: Using a Line 6 FBV 3 Pedalboard with an Amplifi Guitar Amplifier
Line 6’s Amplifi 150 strips out the physical knobs and replaces them with an iPad app that controls over 70 amp models, 100 effects, and 20 speaker cabinets via Bluetooth. Here, we examine the remote app workflow and the hardware limitations discovered during testing. The amplifier performs differently in home practice versus live contexts, and the app-dependent control scheme is the reason why. Continue reading Line 6 Amplifi 150 Guitar Amplifier Review