But don’t miss the opportunity to crank one of these powerhouses to 11. Sure, in the studio Spider Valve MkII can play the strong, silent type. Two output modes deliver record-ready direct signals in two flavors: Performance Mode sends a direct signal that combines amp and effect modeling with tube interaction Studio Mode sends amp and effect modeling only. The only sound you’ll hear is your pick against the strings. and be pin-drop quiet? Take advantage of the XLR out. Saturated, high-gain tones sound big and burly clean jazz tones sparkle and sing.
The amp delivers a full spectrum of world-class models and effects complete with rich tube characteristics at moderate don’t-wake-the-baby levels. This is an area in which Spider Valve MkII amps really excel. But those who are married to their live rigs require other options. For many players, a software plug-in like Line 6 POD Farm 2 is the obvious choice. Let’s face it, studios are getting smaller and recording your live tone is no quiet affair.
Together with tube guru Reinhold Bogner, Line 6 has produced a line of workhorse amps that delivers essential tools to recording and gigging professionals. Now there’s a new innovation to add to the mix: Line 6 Spider Valve MkII all-tube guitar amplifiers.
And that number skyrockets when you consider all the generations of POD!
Since the dawn of Amp Farm, Line 6’s groundbreaking (and mind-bending) RTAS plug-in from a decade ago, Line 6 modeling has appeared on more records than you can count. There are no two ways about it: Line 6 has revolutionized the way the guitar is recorded.