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The Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler is a powerful multi-effects pedal that puts over 100 essential stompbox models and effects at your feet. This innovative pedal delivers a complete pedalboard solution for guitarists seeking vintage-inspired tones and modern effects in a straightforward, easy-to-use format. Packed with distortion, delay, modulation and filter effects modeled after coveted classics, the M5 Stompbox Modeler lets you craft and customize your tone without complex menus or presets. Simply twist the dedicated knobs to shape your sound and tap the footswitch to change effects. This rugged pedal fits perfectly on any pedalboard or in your gig bag for jamming on the go.

A treasury of tones, instantly accessible

Why buy another pedal every time you want to expand your sonic palette? Dial up warm analog delays, gritty tube screams, shimmering choruses and more. With genres spanning rock, blues, alternative and beyond, this single pedal contains enough tonal variety to inspire for years to come.

Simple, familiar interface

Forget about complicated menus and presets—the M5 Stompbox Modeler is as easy to use as a standard analog stompbox. Simply turn the model select knob to choose from 11 categories and over 100 effects, including distortions, dynamics, filters, pitch/synth, delays, reverbs and mods. Then tweak the effect with the dedicated parameter knobs. Tap the footswitch to activate or bypass an effect, and hold it down to activate the built-in tuner. The large, high-contrast screen displays the selected effect name, category and parameter details at a glance.

Road-ready and pedalboard-friendly

While the M5 Stompbox Modeler delivers a complete array of tones in a single pedal, it also plays nicely with others. Input and output jacks let you connect the M5 in the effects loop of an amp or place it at any point in your signal chain. MIDI in and out/thru ports provide control and sync options for more complex setups. And the M5's durable metal chassis and footswitches stand up to the demands of the road and the recording studio.

The ultimate grab-and-go multi-effects solution

For guitarists seeking a powerful yet practical multi-effects unit, the Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler delivers. This innovative pedal puts a full collection of coveted stompbox tones and effects in one rugged, road-ready box. Grab it and go wherever inspiration leads you.

Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal
Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal
Line 6 M5 Stompbox Modeler Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal

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  • Less is more - compact size is no bigger than one large single effect pedal
  • More is more - over 100 of the most popular pro-quality effects seen on pedal boards around the world, delivered one at a time
  • Stompbox simple - you didn't have to learn a new language for your old favorites, why start now?
  • Totally pro - fully stereo, MIDI capable, expression pedal option, tap tempo and much more
  • Rugged - battle-ready construction you'd expect for something you'll be kicking all the time

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4.24

17 Reviews

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

This pedal plays well with others!
This pedal plays well with others!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great stompbox. No brainer at this price.

I've owned almost every generation of Line 6 (1.0, 2.0 and X3)and this is the first that could pass as a real stompbox. Previous generations sounded terrible artificial to me. The M5 effects are WAY better than the X3 that came before it. Overdrives aren't so good but it does well for everything else. Something like a Fulltone OCD and one of these is all you need for a basic setup. Just the tuner and modulation or delays make this worth it. Pros: - Easy to use and sounds better than any previous Line 6. - Runs on DC. The M9 and M13 run on dedicated AC adapters. I wanted a remote rig (no wall plug needed) so the M9 and M13 were out. You can run the M5 off a Pedal Juice battery. I run it off a regular pedal power chain and it works fine (although I'm sure Line 6 recommends using theirs). - True bypass. So only engage when you want it. - Tuner. Everyone needs one in their pedal chain. Cons: - Switching presets is awkward. You have to step on both buttons then scroll then double-step again. Makes fast preset changes difficult. - No USB. Updates and saving is through midi cables and I don't have a midi interface on my computer. No excuse for no USB these days. - Dialing in an exact setting is very hard on the tiny knobs. I wanted a 400 ms delay and it was near impossible to be exact. Maybe editing through midi might solve this problem... if I had a midi interface. Overall, given the flexibility, tuner and great sounding delays/modulation effects for the price of a single decent pedal, this is a no-brainer. Definitely worth adding to your pedalboard.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Great pedal!!!!!!!!!....BUT

Well I've had the M5 for 5 months now and it has been working great. The modulations are amazing. I feel in love with the tri-chorus and the univibe so much that either one was almost always on. The delays and reverbs are epic but I would not suggest this for the drives or the compressor. The noise gate that turns on whenever the pedal does a great job and spoiled me with a lack of sizzle when using high gain. This is a great pedal and it was a staple for me when it worked. Now you see I said WHEN it worked. About a month ago it started producing a weird frequency whenever I used some of the patches but others where still clean and random note free. A few weeks ago every single patch has the tone cutting through past whatever I'm playing. Needless to say I cant use it live anymore and definitely not when recording. I love this pedal but at the moment it is utterly useless at the moment. If I can get it fixed it will be back on my board.

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  1. Outdoor Events / Games4
  2. Home Studio3
  3. Amateur Recording2
  4. Performances2
  5. Professional Recording2
Cons
  1. No cons so far!!1
  2. Limited Selection Of Effects1
  3. issue with powering up1
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Pros
  1. Compact5
  2. Durable3
  3. Good Audio3
  4. Versatile3
  5. Easy To Use2

Reviewed by 17 customers

  • Hands down a must have for any guitar player!!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byPeter

    fromCherry Hill NJ

    Before you buy a ton of pedals, this should be your first purchase. This will give you every pedal effect you could imagine and allows you to pair it with future purchases to determine what's the next pedal purchase. For the price, like I said it should be the first thing you get!! Enjoy, it's a great pedal!!!!!!

  • Para bajo es excelente

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byJorge

    fromMiami

    Gran variedad de efectos, muy versátil. Lo que no me gustó fue que no se puede usar dos efectos a la vez, pero por el precio me compraría otro. Lo recomiendo usar con un expression pedal.

  • I would buy it again

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byRoberto

    fromAtlanta

    Use it with a church band

  • Only had it a week but like it a lot.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byJohn

    fromundisclosed

    I'm a rookie but this thing is a blast. I can't stop playing with it. I play an American Special Tele through an Orange Crush 35RT. It sounds pretty awesome to me. I've owned a Line 6 VariAx in the past and loved it. The M5 seems sturdy and well made at least for me. One of my friends heard it and ordered one for himself and he's a "real" guitarist. Anyway, lots of fun .... that's why I play.

  • Is not a Multieffecr proccesor

    1

    submitted7 years ago

    bychar

    fromcolorado

    Is not like all said about M5 is not a multi-effects processor because you can use ONLY ONE Fx yes Only one you can't choose two or more effects

  • This pedal plays well with others!

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byDERWYN

    fromundisclosed

    The unit works well on my pedalboard and standalone. I run single effects per song on the pedalboard so that I can use it with my other 5 effects at the same time. I would buy the line 6 expression pedal because the one I have does not play well with this pedal.

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byjesse

    fromCrookston, MN

    Can this be played through headphones?

    Can this be played through headphones?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byXjmilano

    fromNew York, NY

    Does this run on battery and if so what battery does it use?

    Does this run on battery and if so what battery does it use?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It will only run on it's power supply, which is included.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byDavid

    fromPA

    does this come with a power supply?

    does this come with a power supply?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This effects pedal does come with a power supply included.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byGeaux4todd

    fromNC

    Will this work with a boss katana KT-50 amp (not the newest version).

    Will this work with a boss katana KT-50 amp (not the newest version).

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it will.