Line 6 has announced the GearBox plug-in Silver and Gold bundles.

For the computer-based musician who records guitar, bass and vocals, GearBox Plug-In bundles deliver the Line 6 "studio-standard" tone from POD xt, and classic vintage effects in a flexible software plug-in format. Both packages include Mac OS X AU and Windows VST plug-in support and a USB guitar interface with Line 6 ToneDirect monitoring.

GearBox Plug-In Silver and Gold bundles include a collection of professionally programmed presets. Plus, presets created during the recording process can easily be moved into other Line 6 products like POD xt Live for total portability to the stage. The Silver bundle provides a hand-picked model selection, while the Gold bundle delivers a comprehensive array for the ultimate tone palette. Both packages include the TonePort DI USB guitar interface and are compatible with the most popular Mac and Windows recording programs.

GearBox Plug-In Silver Bundle (MSRP $419.99):

• 18 guitar amp and 24 cab models from POD xt.
• 5 bass amp models from Bass POD xt.
• 6 world-renowned vintage and modern mic preamps.
• 30 studio and stompbox effects.

GearBox Plug-In Gold Bundle (MSRP $699.99):

• 78 guitar amp and 24 cab models from POD xt/Vetta II.
• 28 bass amp and 22 bass cab models from Bass POD xt.
• 6 world-renowned vintage and modern mic preamps.
• 80 plus studio and stompbox effects.

These bundles are expected to be released late Summer 2006 with RTAS support planned for summer 2007.