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CATALYST CX FAMILY
CATALYST CX 200
CATALYST CX 100
PILOT’S GUIDE
CATALYST CX 60
40-00-0648 Rev A www.line6.com/manuals © 2023 Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Unique Identifiers: Line 6® Catalyst® CX 200, Catalyst® CX 100, Catalyst® CX 60.
Responsible Party - U.S. Contact Information:
Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc.
26580 Agoura Road
Calabasas, CA 91302-1921
(818) 575-3600
https://line6.com/
FCC Compliance Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
© 2023 Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
Line 6, the Line 6 logo, Catalyst, Helix, HX, HX Stomp, POD Go are trademarks or registered trademarks of Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. in the U.S. and/or other jurisdictions. Apple, iPhone,
iPod, Lightning, and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance
with safety and regulatory standards. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license. Android and Google Play are trademarks
of Google LLC. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. registered in the U.S. and other countries.
SERIAL NO.: ___________________________________
MODEL NO.: ___________________________________
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CATALYST CX COMPARISON
FEATURES CATALYST CX 200 CATALYST CX 100 CATALYST CX 60
Amplifier Wattage
Power Damping
Speakers
Number of Channels
Amp Voicings
Instrument Inputs
Controls
Digital Effects
Tap Tempo
FX Loop
Headphone Out
Direct Out
USB Audio Interface
Power Amp In
Software
Weight
Dimensions
(H x W x D)
Accessories
(sold separately)
NOTE: All features above are also available in first generation Line 6 Catalyst 200, 100, and 60 amplifiers with version 2.0 or later firmware installed.
200 Watts 100 Watts 60 Watts
Full Power, Half Power, 0.5 Watts, Mute
2x12" custom voiced 1x12" custom voiced 1x12" custom voiced
2
12
1 x 1/4"
EQ
3-Band
Boost, Gain, Presence, Channel Volume, Master Volume
6 types of each Delay, Modulation, Pitch/Filter, and Reverb eects - two dierent types of eects can be enabled simultaneously and
each edited independently
Yes
Tuner
Yes
Yes
Aux In
3.5 mm
1/4"
XLR w/ground lift
4-in/4-out
1/4" (via FX Loop Return)
MIDI
5-Pin DIN or USB USB
Catalyst Edit - Remote software editor (PC, Mac, iOS, Android)
41.6 lbs / 18.9 kg 31.9 lbs / 14.5 kg 25.9 lbs / 11.8 kg
19.2 x 27.3 x 10.3 inches
488 x 694 x 262 mm
LFS2 Footswitch (Channel A/B, Eects on/o)
Catalyst 200 Cover Catalyst 100 Cover Catalyst 60 Cover
19.8 x 22.2 x 10.3 inches
488 x 564 x 262 mm
17.5 x 19.8 x 10.3 inches
444 x 503 x 262 mm
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Overview
Welcome to the Line 6® Catalyst® CX Family Pilot’s Guide. This guide
covers the features and functionality of the Catalyst and Catalyst CX
amplifiers.* The Catalyst CX family of amplifiers offers twelve Line 6 Amp
Voicings, from sparkling clean to blistering hi-gain, allowing guitarists to
blaze their own musical trails. With a familiar 2-channel control panel layout
and analog-style controls, the Catalyst amplifiers will allow you to dial up a
great sound in seconds. Catalyst amplifiers also offer 24 onboard effects,
an FX loop, a power amp input, a power level control, an XLR output, and a
USB connection for deep editing or recording.
*NOTE: All Catalyst CX features described in this guide are also included
for all Catalyst 60/100/200 amplifiers that have been updated to firmware
v2.00 (or later).
Features:
• Now featuring 12 Line 6 Amp Voicings taken from our famed Helix®/
HX® family of modelers, from sparkling clean to the highest of high
gain, with a custom-tailored boost control
• Six banks containing two channels each, for a total of twelve preset
locations
• Six high quality, custom-curated reverbs
• Six custom delays
• Six modulation effects
• Six pitch shift and filter effects
• Power Amp In feature that allows you to connect external effects
pedals, pedalboards, or amp and effects processors (such as Line 6
Helix, HX Stomp™, or POD® Go) direct to the power amplifier for the
cleanest amplification of your modeling
• XLR Direct Output with cabinet emulation to connect to a PA mixer or
recording device
• USB audio interface for recording and editing
• FX Loop for use with external effects
• MIDI In jack for use with external MIDI controller devices (Catalyst CX
100 and 200 only—note that all Catalyst models offer MIDI In via USB)
• Headphone Output jack
• 1/8" / 3.5 mm Aux Input for other audio sources
• Change amp channels and control effects using the optional Line 6
LFS2 footswitch (sold separately)
• Protect your investment with a custom-designed Line 6 amp cover
(sold separately)
Package Includes: Catalyst® CX amplifier, IEC power cable, amp-topper
Cheat Sheet guide, and Pilot’s Guide.
Catalyst Edit Application
The free Catalyst Edit software is available for macOS and Windows®
computers and iOS and Android™ mobile devices. Catalyst Edit allows
you to edit, backup, restore, and manage your Amp Voicings, including
your amp knob settings, effects, and more—see “Using the Catalyst Edit
Application” on page 11.
Catalyst Edit Software Requirements: macOS 10.14, Windows 7 or 10,
iOS 12.1, or Android OS 6.0 (or newer versions).
For macOS and Windows Computers: Go to line6.com/
software, download the Catalyst Edit installer, then double-click the
downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.
For iOS Mobile Devices: Visit the Apple App Store and follow the
on-screen installation instructions.*
For Android Mobile Devices: Visit the Google Play™ Store and
follow the on-screen installation instructions.*
*For iOS and Android devices with USB-C ports, a USB-B to
USB-C adapter is required. For all other supported iOS devices,
a USB-A to lightning adapter is required. For all other Android
devices, a USB OTG (On-The-Go) adapter is required. All adapters
sold separately. Check line6.com/android for more information.
TIP! You can also download additional tones for your Catalyst, or upload
and share your own tones at customtone.com.
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Top Panel Controls
1
4
5 6 7 8
9
11
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10
1. CHANNEL SELECT – Press either the CH A or CH B button to select
the preset channel you want to congure.
• Optionally, press MANUAL to enter Manual mode and use the
knobs like a traditional amp.
• Make any changes you like to the amp knob settings, effects, etc., and
optionally save your changes—see “How To:” on page 9.
• Press CH A & CH B simultaneously to switch between Amp
Groups—see the item #3 description.
2. GUITAR INPUT – Plug your guitar in here.
3. SELECTOR & LED RING – There are two Amp Groups, each containing
six Line 6 Amp Voicings.
• Press both the CHANNEL SELECT CH A & CH B buttons together
to toggle between Amp Groups. The full LED RING flashes once to
indicate Amp Group 1 and twice for Group 2
• Turn the SELECTOR encoder to load an Amp Voicing within the
current Group—see page 9.
4. BOOST CONTROLS – Press the switch to enable/disable the Boost
feature, which is built-in to each Amp Voicing and optimized for
superior sound. Use the knob to adjust the Boost level.
5. GAIN – Controls how much distortion you get in your tone.
6. BASS, MID, TREBLE – Allows you to adjust the overall EQ for each
preset that you store. When in “MANUAL” mode, these knobs operate
just like those on a traditional amp.
7. PRESENCE – Typically found on tube ampliers, this boosts specic
upper midrange and treble frequencies to make your tone more
pronounced and “present” in a mix.
8. CH VOL – Controls the preset’s channel volume and is the primary way
to adjust and match the volume level of your presets.
9. EFFECT 1 & 2 CONTROLS – Use the button and knob for independent
model selection and parameter control of Eect 1 and Eect 2—also
see see “How To:” on page 9. When an eect is engaged, the knob
blends the “wet” eect level into your signal.
10. TAP/TUNER BUTTON – Tap in time with the music to set the tempo
of delay and modulation eects.* Press and hold to engage the Tuner.
Press again to exit.
*TIP! Use the Catalyst Edit app to configure your delay and modulation to
sync to a specific note division value (1/8 dotted, 1/4 triplet, 1/2 note, etc.).
11. MASTER VOLUME – Controls the overall volume of the amplier as
well as the PHONES output (when in use).
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Rear Panel Connections
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
12 13 14
12. POWER Switch – Turns the amplier on/o.
13. AC IN – The included power cable connects here. See the rear panel
markings for electrical information.
14. OUTPUT POWER – Controls the overall power amp output. There are
four selections: MUTE (for recording/headphone use), ½W (0.5 Watts),
50%(half power), and 100% (full power).
15. USB-B PORT – Connect a macOS or Windows computer, iOS or
Android mobile device* to edit tones, update, playback, and record
audio. This USB connection oers 4-channel audio at 24-bit depth
and 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz sample rates—see page 11. The maximum
recommended length for the USB cable is 1.50 meters (cable not
included).
*NOTE: See “Catalyst Edit Application” on page 4 for software and
adapter cable requirements.
16. MIDI IN – Connect an external MIDI controller device to the 5-pin MIDI
DIN connector here to control preset changes, controller assignments,
and more (available on Catalyst CX 100/200). See “Using a MIDI
Controller with Catalyst” on page 13.
17. FOOTSWITCH – Connect the optional Line 6 LFS2 2-button
footswitch here to control A/B channel switching and EFFECT 1 on/o
(or congure the footswitches for other functions using Catalyst Edit).
18. AUX IN – An auxiliary input for running MP3 players or other audio
sources directly (unprocessed) into the amplier’s speakers.
19. PHONES – Connect a pair of headphones here. The top panel’s
MASTER VOLUME controls the level to your headphones. For silent
practicing, the speakers are muted when headphones are connected.
When muted, the DIRECT OUT is still active.
To avoid hearing damage, always turn the MASTER VOLUME all
the way down before connecting headphones!
20. FX LOOP – Connect external eects using standard 1/4" instrument
cables. Connect the SEND to your eect input and the RETURN to
your eect output.
21. MODE SWITCH – Controls the state of the FX Loop RETURN. When
switched to the left, the FX Loop is engaged (as described above).
When switched to the right, Power Amp In is engaged, sending the
return signal directly to the power amp. This feature is great for use with
external eects processors or pedals.
22. GND-LIFT – Ground lift switch for XLR DIRECT OUTPUTS.
23. DIRECT OUT – Connect an XLR cable to route audio to a PA, mixer,
or audio interface. The output level for the DIRECT OUT is xed at line
level (not aected by the MASTER VOLUME knob). Note that the AUX
IN signal is not routed to the DIRECT OUT.
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Standard Hookup
Plug in a Line 6 LFS2 Footswitch (sold separately), or other compatible
“latching” footswitch into the FOOTSWITCH jack.* A standard latching
type, dual footswitch controls the Channel Select (A/B) and Effects On/Off.
Note that the effect stored within the current preset is the effect that will be
accessed via the footswitch.
FX Pedal Hookup
Typical setup with pedals before the amp, and an effects unit connected
within the Catalyst FX Loop. The Mode switch should be set to FX LOOP.
DIRECT OUT
GUITAR IN
*NOTE: Optionally, you can connect two individual single footswitches
to the FOOTSWITCH jack using a 1/4" TRS splitter adapter. Momentary
type footswitches can be assigned to work with your Catalyst via the
Catalyst Edit software.
FOOTSWITCH IN
LINE 6 LFS2
TRS, DUAL FOOTSWITCH
GUITAR IN
FX
SEND
FX
RETURN
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Modeler 4-Cable Method Hookup
If using an amp/multi-effects modeler, such as a Line 6 Helix, HX Stomp, or
POD Go device, it is most functional to use the 4-Cable Method:
• Connect your guitar into the modeler’s GUITAR IN.
• Connect the modeler’s SEND to the Catalyst’s GUITAR IN.
• Connect the Catalyst’s SEND to the modeler’s RETURN.
• Connect the modeler’s OUTPUT to the Catalyst’s RETURN.
• Set the Catalyst’s MODE switch to FX LOOP.
• Optionally, connect the modeler’s MIDI OUT to Catalyst’s MIDI IN
for parameter control (see page 13).
Computer Hookup
Connect your computer (or mobile device) to the Catalyst USB port to
use Catalyst Edit for tone editing, jamming along with your favorite music,
or recording with a DAW application (also see “Using Catalyst as a USB
Audio Device” on page 12). Optionally, connect headphones for “silent”
performing or recording.
EDIT
FX
RETURN
FX
SEND
OUTPUT
GUITAR IN
MIDI IN
RETURN
MIDI OUT
SEND
GUITAR IN
GUITAR IN
USB
PHONES
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How To:
Change Presets
1. Press the desired CHANNEL button (A, B, or MANUAL) at any time to
return to that amp channel.
2. Turn the SELECT knob to cycle through the Amp Voicings.
Save a Preset
1. After making any changes to a preset, simply press and hold
CHANNEL A or B to store your edited settings for the preset.
2. Note that after holding the button for approximately two seconds,
the front panel channel LEDs will blink, then turn solid when saving
is complete.
Change Preset Banks
3. Catalyst CX amps feature six banks of channel presets that you can
access from the front panel. Each bank contains a Channel A and
Channel B location.
1. Press and hold the MANUAL channel button, and use the AMP
SELECTOR encoder to scroll through the six banks of channel
selections.
2. You can save the channel settings for each bank when that bank is
selected.
3. Optionally, use the Catalyst Edit software to save your settings to any
of the 12 preset locations.
TIP! You can also load presets remotely via MIDI—see page 14.
Select an Amp Voicing
Catalyst CX offers two versions of each of Amp Type, arranged within
Groups 1 and 2, for a total of twelve Line 6 Amp Voicings.
• Press both the CHANNEL SELECT CH A & CH B buttons together to
toggle between Amp Group 1 and 2—the LED RING blinks once to
indicate Group 1 and twice to indicate Group 2.
• Turn the SELECTOR encoder to choose an Amp Voicing within the
current Group. The selected amp is indicated by the lit segment of the
LED Ring.
TIP! When you toggle between the Amp Groups, the Amp Voicing of the
same Amp Type is automatically loaded, allowing you to easily compare
the two voicings.
Amp Type Group Voicing Description
CLEAN
BOUTIQUE
CHIME
CRUNCH
DYNAMIC
HI GAIN
*Line 6 Original Amp Voicings.
1 CLARITY* Pristine clean, even when cranked.
ARCHETYPE
2
CLEAN MOD
1 ARISTOCRAT*
GRAMMATICO
2
GSG
1 CARILLON*
2 ELMSLEY*
1 VOLTAGE* Crunchy, with a British accent.
2 2204 MOD
1 KINETIC*
2 VENTOUX*
1 OBLIVION*
2 BADONK*
Rich and clear clean tones.
Inspired by iconic, hand-crafted
tones.
A wide range of ultra-boutique
GSG100 tones.
Classic chime, only bigger and
deeper.
Smooth lows combined with
well-dened high-end sparkle.
Classic British mid-gain amp tones,
but with additional edge.
Highly touch-responsive, mid-gain
tone.
Vintage American and British
sounds combined, with an
emphasis on the mids.
Contemporary hi-gain, with
extended lows.
Super high-gain tones with massive
low end.
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Select and Enable Effects
Use the EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2 controls to add up to two different effects.
1. Press the EFFECT 1 or EFFECT 2 button to enable its eect model.
Turn the respective EFFECT knob to blend in more “wet” signal.
2. The current EFFECT category is indicated by the color of the button’s
LED (Delay = GREEN, Modulation = BLUE, Pitch/Filter = PURPLE,
Reverb = ORANGE).
3. Press & hold the EFFECT 1 or 2 button for two seconds to enter Eect
Selection mode. The SELECTOR’s full LED RING will blink twice.
TIP! Edit the effects’ deep parameters, controlling things like delay time,
pitch shift amount, and more using the Catalyst Edit software.
• To change EFFECT models, turn the SELECTOR to scroll through
the six different effects within the current category—your model
selection is indicated by the lit LED RING segment. (See the
following tables for the included effect models per category.)
• To change EFFECT categories, press the TAP button to scroll
through the other available effect categories.
NOTE: The same effect category cannot be used simultaneously by
both EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2.
• Press & release the EFFECT button to set the selected effect within
your preset. The full LED RING will blink three times to indicate you
are exiting the selection mode.
• Once you’ve exited Effect Selection mode, press and hold CH A or
CH B to save your settings to that preset location if desired.
DELAY
LED INDICATOR
1 (CLEAN) Simple Delay Line 6 Original
2 (BOUTIQUE) Vintage Digital Line 6 Original
3 (CHIME) Transistor Tape Echo
4 (CRUNCH) Adriatic Delay Line 6 Original
5 (DYNAMIC) Dual Delay Line 6 Original
6 (HI GAIN) Dynamic “Ducking” Delay Line 6 Original
MODEL BASED ON*
Maestro® Echoplex EP-3
MODULATION
LED INDICATOR
1 (CLEAN) PlastiChorus Arion ACH-Z Chorus
2 (BOUTIQUE) Opto Trem
3 (CHIME) Script Mod Phaser
4 (CRUNCH) Gray Flanger
5 (DYNAMIC) Ubiquitous Vibe Shin-ei Uni-Vibe
6 (HI GAIN) Rotary Leslie® 145
MODEL BASED ON*
Fender® Optical Tremolo
MXR® Phase 90
MXR 117 Flanger
®
PITCH/FILTER
LED INDICATOR
1 (CLEAN) Bass Octaver EBS® OctaBass
2 (BOUTIQUE) Growler Synth Line 6 Original
3 (CHIME) Pitch Harmony Line 6 Original
4 (CRUNCH) Pitch Shift Line 6 Original
5 (DYNAMIC) Tycoctavia Fuzz
6 (HI GAIN) Synth String Line 6 Original
MODEL BASED ON*
Tycobrahe® Octavia
REVERB
LED INDICATOR
1 (CLEAN) Hot Spring Line 6 Original
2 (BOUTIQUE) Hall Line 6 Original
3 (CHIME) Chamber Line 6 Original
4 (CRUNCH) Plate Line 6 Original
5 (DYNAMIC) Ganymede Line 6 Original
6 (HI GAIN) Plateaux Line 6 Original
*All product names used in this document are trademarks of their respective owners and
neither Yamaha Guitar Group nor Line 6 are associated or affiliated with them. These
trademarks appear solely to identify products whose tones and sounds were studied by
Line 6 during sound model development.
EBS is a registered trademark according of EBS Holding. Fender is a registered trademark
of Fender Musical Instruments Corp. Leslie is a registered trademark of Suzuki Musical
Instrument Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Maestro is a registered trademark of Gibson Guitar
Corp. MXR and Uni-Vibe are registered trademarks of Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc.
Tycobrahe is a registered trademark of Kurt Stier.
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MODEL BASED ON*
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Activate the TUNER
Catalyst CX includes a simple chromatic tuner, which utilizes the EFFECT 1,
TAP, and EFFECT 2 buttons’ LEDs. When the tuner is engaged, the speaker,
Direct Out, and Phones are muted.
1. Press and hold TAP; the button LEDs ash three times.
2. If the note is in tune, the TAP LED lights WHITE, while the EFFECT 1
& 2 LEDs illuminate GREEN.
3. If the note is at, the EFFECT 1 LED illuminates, gradually moving
from RED through to GREEN as you approach in-tune.
4. If the note is sharp, the EFFECT 2 LED illuminates from RED through
to GREEN as you approach in-tune.
5. Press any button other than TAP to exit the tuner.
Additional Power User Functionality
Noise Gate - To activate the Noise Gate from the front panel; Press and
hold the BOOST button and turn the BOOST knob.
• From the 9:00~12:00 position, the Noise Gate is bypassed; past the
12:00 position, the Noise gate is enabled.
Effect Pre/Post Position – By default, all Modulation and Pitch/Filter
effects will load “PRE” the amp voicing, while Delays and Reverbs will
load “POST.” You can change the PRE/POST location within the Catalyst
Edit Software, or from the amplifier’s panel by pressing/holding the
associated EFFECT button and turning its knob—before the “12 o’clock”
position is PRE, past “12 o’clock” is POST.
Using the Catalyst Edit Application
The free Catalyst Edit application can be installed on your macOS or
Windows computer or mobile device—see page 4 for requirements.
Simply connect your Catalyst amplifier to your computer or mobile device’s
USB port and launch the Catalyst Edit app. The app will automatically
connect to your amp, sync, and display all controls for editing the current
preset.
Edit Settings
The Catalyst Edit app layout is intuitive—simply adjust the controls as
desired to edit your current preset. You can audition your changes in realtime while playing through Catalyst. You’ll find even more settings within
the app, such as advanced amp and effect parameters, speaker cab & mic
model options, footswitch and expression pedal assignment, and tempo
sync/note subdivision options.
Save and Load Presets
To access your amp’s onboard presets, use
the toolbar’s BANK 1~6 selector and CH A &
B buttons to load one of the twelve presets.
Click the App Menu button at the top left of the app to access the
Preset commands.
• Save Current Preset to File... Save an unlimited number of presets to
your computer/mobile device.
• Save Current Preset To... Save your preset to any of the amp’s twelve
onboard preset locations, overwriting its current presets.
• Load Preset... Load a preset from your computer/mobile device.
• Backup Catalyst... Create backups of your entire amp’s memory to
your computer/mobile device.
• Restore Catalyst... Restore from one of the saved backups on your
computer/mobile device.
EXP Pedal Assignment
Click the “EXP” toolbar button to choose any parameter within the
current preset for MIDI expression pedal control (see page 13).
Configure the selected parameter’s range using the “Heel” and “Toe”
position sliders. (Settings are saved individually per preset.)
Global Settings
Click the “gear” button at the right of the toolbar to access the
application’s Global Settings for options such as toggling the FX Loop,
Volume and Expression Pedal, Delay and Reverb Trails on/off, and changing
the amp’s receiving MIDI Channel.
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FS1
FS2
Within the Global Settings window, click directly on the FS1 and
FS2 icons to change the function for each switch. The default
assignments are “Channel A/B Select” for FS1 and “Effect 1 Bypass” for
FS2.
Using Catalyst as a USB Audio Device
Catalyst functions as a USB 2.0, multichannel, 24-bit, low-latency audio
interface for Windows and Mac computers, as well as for iPad and iPhone
mobile devices (with optional Apple Camera Connection Kit adapter), and is
compatible with all major Digital Audio Worksation (DAW) software.* Please
see your device and software manufacturer’s documentation for details.
*NOTE: For optimal performance with Windows audio applications,
you’ll need to install the Line 6 Catalyst Driver—available free at line6.
com/software.
Within most DAW applications, you’ll see that Catalyst offers four mono
USB audio input and output channels:
USB Input Source
USB 1 and 2 Fully processed output from Catalyst.
USB 3 and 4
USB Output Destination
USB 1 and 2
USB 3 and 4
To record a dry DI (Direct Input) signal, such as the unprocessed signal
from your guitar, select the CATAYLST USB Inputs 3-4 as your DAW track
recording input. This allows you to process the DI track later with plugins
(such as the Helix Native plugin), and/or “re-amp” the DI track through an
amp or other outboard gear.
Dry, DI signal from Catalyst (use to record an unprocessed
signal for re-amping later).
Catalyst playback (direct, no processing) for monitoring
your audio app’s output or jamming along with YouTube™,
Spotify, etc.
Catalyst re-amping inputs (route the playback of your audio
app’s DI track here to re-amp it using Catalyst’s processing).
For easy re-amplification, select the Catalyst USB Outputs 3-4 as your
DAW’s DI track output. This routes the DI track playback into Catalyst where
you can dial in your preferred amp & effects and then hear and record the
fully processed tone back into another DAW track, using the Catalyst USB
1-2 as the track recording input.
Factory Reset
In the event that you want to return your Catalyst amplifier to factory
settings, follow the steps below.
1. It is highly recommended that you rst use the Backup/Restore
feature found in the Catalyst Edit software to create a backup of your
custom presets and settings —see page 11.
2. Exit Catalyst Edit and disconnect your amplier from the computer.
The following step will erase any and all edits you have made to
your presets, effects, etc. in the amplifier. You did make that
backup, right?
3. Hold down the CH B and MANUAL buttons on the front panel of your
Catalyst while powering on the amplier.
Catalyst Firmware Updates
It is highly recommended to always use the latest device firmware for your
Catalyst amplifier. Firmware Updates are available via the Line 6 Central
app on macOS and Windows computers (free from line6.com/software).
If you are performing a Firmware Update, be sure to perform a Factory
Reset as outlined in the preceding section; this will update the presets to
their new default settings.
NOTE: Due to some inconsistencies with Host Mode support in USB for
Android devices, firmware updates must be performed using macOS or
Windows computers.
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Using a MIDI Controller with Catalyst
Optionally, using MIDI controllers can open a number of control possibilities for Catalyst amplifiers, providing total hands-free, remote control of all Amp
Voicings & Effects, including their parameters. See the following MIDI Implementation Table for a list of controllable functions.
1. Start by connecting a MIDI controller to the MIDI IN jack on your Catalyst CX 100 or 200 (or send MIDI from your computer via USB to the Catalyst CX
60, 100, or 200). Set your MIDI controller to transmit on MIDI Channel 1.
2. If using a MIDI expression pedal to control the volume, the position of the “Volume Block” is assignable to either “Pre” (before the amp block) or “Post”
(after the amp block) via the Catalyst Edit software. It is not assignable from the front panel UI; it can be assigned through the Catalyst Edit software or
via MIDI CC 47, and is saved within each preset.
MIDI CC IMPLEMENTATION TABLE
CC COMMAND VALUE/RANGE FUNCTION NOTES
MIDI CC 4 0-127 Expression
MIDI CC 5
MIDI CC 6 0-63 = O; 64-127 = On Volume Pedal Bypass/Enable Controls bypass state of the Volume Pedal
MIDI CC 7 0-127 Volume Pedal Level Controls the Volume Pedal level value
MIDI CC 13 0-127 Gain Matches physical knob
MIDI CC 14 0-127 Bass Matches physical knob
MIDI CC 15 0-127 Mid Matches physical knob
MIDI CC 16 0-127 Treble Matches physical knob
MIDI CC 17 0-127 Channel Volume Matches physical knob
MIDI CC 18 0-127 Eect 2 Amount Matches physical knob
MIDI CC 19
MIDI CC 21 0-127 Presence Matches physical knob
MIDI CC 22 0-63 = O; 64-127 = On Gate Bypass/Enable Controls bypass state of the Gate
MIDI CC 23
MIDI CC 24 0 =.1 ms; 127=3000 ms Gate Decay Controls the Decay time of the Gate
MIDI CC 25 0-63 = O; 64-127 = On Boost Bypass/Enable Controls bypass state of the Boost (matches button behavior)
0-11:
0-5 = Amp Group models
6-11 = Amp Group 2 models
0-23
0-5 = Delay models
6-11 = Modulation models
12-17 = Pitch/Filter models
18-23 = Reverb models
0<>31 = -96dB,
32 = 96dB...127 = 0dB
Amp Voicing Type Selects Amp Voicings 1-12
Eect 1 Model Select
Gate Threshold Controls the Threshold of the Gate
Controls the value of the Expression (Expression can be mapped to the desired
parameter using Catalyst Edit app)
Selects the model loaded for Eect 1
NOTE: The six values that correspond to the category that is currently in use with
Eect 2 will not perform any action for Eect 1
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CC COMMAND VALUE/RANGE FUNCTION NOTES
MIDI CC 26 0-127 Boost Level Matches physical knob
MIDI CC 28 0-63 = O; 64-127 = On Eect 1 Bypass/Enable Controls bypass state of Eect 1
MIDI CC 29 0-63 = O; 64-127 = On Eect 2 Bypass/Enable Controls bypass state of Eect 2
MIDI CC 30 0-63 = A; 64-127 = B Preset Channel A/B Select Selects the amplier’s Preset Channel A or B
MIDI CC 34 0-127 Eect 1 Amount Matches physical knob
0-23:
MIDI CC 37
MIDI CC 41 0-63 = Pre; 64-127 = Post Eect 2 Pre/Post Amp Controls position of Eect 2, before (Pre) the Amp Voicing or after (Post)
MIDI CC 43 0-63 = O; 64-127 = On Expression Bypass/Enable Controls bypass state of Expression
MIDI CC 47 0-63 = Pre; 64-127 = Post Volume Pedal Pre/Post Amp Controls position of the Volume Pedal, before (Pre) the Amp Voicing or after (Post)
MIDI CC 64 64-127 = one Tap Tap Tempo Each press simulates a Tap Tempo button press
MIDI CC 70
MIDI CC 71
MIDI CC 74 0-63 = Pre; 64-127 = Post Eect 1 Pre/Post Amp Controls position of Eect 1, before (Pre) the Amp Voicing or after (Post)
MIDI CC 107 0-63 = O; 64-127 = On FX Loop Bypass/Enable Toggles FX Loop On/O (regardless of jack sensing)
0-5 = Delay models
6-11 = Modulation models
12-17 = Pitch/Filter models
18-23 = Reverb models
0-14:
0 = 4038
1 = C414
2 = D112
3 = D12
4 = KM84
5 = M160
6 = MD409
7 = MD421U
0-2:
0 = 1x12
1 = 2x12
2 = 4x12
8 = PR30
9 = R121
10 = RE20
11 = SM57
12 = SM7
13 = U47
14 = U67
15 = U87
Eect 2 Model Select
Direct Out Mic Select Selects Mic type 1-15 (utilized on the XLR Direct, Phones, and
Cabinet Select
Selects the model loaded for Eect 2
NOTE: The six values that correspond to the category that is currently in use with
Eect 1 will not perform any action for Eect 2
USB 1-2
Selects Speaker Cabinet 1-3 (utilized on the XLR Direct, Phones, and USB 1-2 outputs)
outputs):
Preset Loading
MIDI Program Change (PC) messages can be used to load the Catalyst amp’s MANUAL mode and its twelve Channel A and B presets. PC 0 sets the amp to
MANUAL mode, and PC 1~12 loads presets 1~12, respectively.
14 PB
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