Detail 01
100W / 50W / 0.5W / mute output settings
Lets you select among four output modes for different playing setups.
Product detailSKU #1500000409873
Line 6Catalyst CX 100 100W 1x12 Guitar Combo Amp - Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for guitarists who need one compact combo to cover rehearsal, recording, and smaller stages, the Catalyst CX 100 combines a 12-inch speaker with two channels, onboard effects, and modeled amp voicings. Its selectable 100W, 50W, 0.5W, and mute settings let you adjust the output for the room or a quiet setup. USB, MIDI, an effects loop, power amp input, and XLR DI output give it clear paths into a computer, PA, or wider rig.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Moving between home practice, rehearsal, recording, and smaller-venue guitar work with selectable output settings.
- Building a connected guitar setup with USB, MIDI, external effects, and an XLR DI output.
- Working across clean, boutique, chime, crunch, dynamic, and hi-gain modeled voicings.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require a footswitch in the box; no footswitch is included.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Power amp input
Allows the combo to be used as a powered speaker with another amp.
Detail 03
XLR DI output with ground/lift
Provides a direct XLR connection for a PA or recording device.
Detail 04
USB Type-B with two-channel audio interface and MIDI
Connects the amp to a computer while supporting two-channel audio and MIDI.
Detail 05
Effects loop
Provides separate send and return connections for external devices.
Detail 06
Catalyst Edit
Offers desktop and mobile editing of amp settings, noise gate, cab simulation, and microphone placement.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A standard IEC AC cable is the power source.
- 02The footswitch connection supports channel and effect control, but a footswitch is not included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can it connect directly to a PA or recording device?
Yes. It has an XLR DI output with ground/lift.
02Can I use it at reduced output levels?
Yes. Output settings include 100W, 50W, 0.5W, and mute.
03Can I connect external effects?
Yes. The amp includes a 1/4-inch effects-loop send and return.
04What editing software works with it?
It uses Catalyst Edit for desktop and mobile devices.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsSound
- Effects Loop
- 1 x 1/4 inch (send), 1 x 1/4 inch (return/power amp in)
- EQ
- 3-band EQ, Presence
- Speaker Size
- 1x12 inch Custom Design speaker
- Effects
- Boost, 6 x Modulation, 6 x Delay, 6 x Pitch/Filter
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Footswitch Included
- No
- Footswitch I O
- 1 x 1/4 inch (channel, effect)
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Solid state with modeling
5 detailsConnections & power
- Outputs
- 1 x XLR (DI out with ground/lift)
- Total Power
- 100W (50W/0.5W/mute settings)
- USB
- 1 x Type B
- Inputs
- 1 x 1/4 inch, 1 x 1/8 inch TRS (aux in)
- Power Source
- Standard IEC AC cable
4 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 31.9
- Depth
- 10.2 inch
- Width
- 22.2 inch
- Height
- 18.82 inch
7 detailsOther
- Software
- Catalyst Edit
- Amp Modeling
- 6 x Original Amp Design Voicings (clean, boutique, chime, crunch, dynamic, hi-gain)
- Number of Channels
- 2
- Headphones
- 1 x 1/4 inch
- Computer Connectivity
- USB
- Reverb
- Yes
- MIDI I O
- In/USB
