The Atomic AmpliFire 6 is a digital amp modeling and effects processing pedal from Atomic, the latest addition to Atomic's AmpliFIRE line12. It combines amp modeling based on Studio Devil's patented technology with a selection of effects covering drive, modulation, delay, reverb, EQ, gate and more, all in a floor unit with six footswitches1. Atomic lists it as now available1.
Inputs, outputs and MIDI
Atomic describes the AmpliFIRE 6's input and output section as professional I/O, built around proprietary guitar input circuitry1. On the output side there are two sets of balanced outputs, with separate stereo quarter-inch and XLR outputs and stereo cabinet impulses, plus an aux input and a stereo effects loop1. A high quality headphone amp is also included, which covers silent practice without the main outputs1.
For control, the pedal carries MIDI in, out and through, and its 128 presets are MIDI controllable. Atomic puts it plainly: "128 MIDI controllable presets (yep, you can plug a midi controller into AmpliFire for extended control)"1. Two dedicated expression pedal jacks allow real-time control from up to two expression pedals at once1.
| Connection | What it is |
|---|---|
| Guitar input | Proprietary guitar input circuitry1 |
| Outputs | 2 sets of balanced outputs, separate stereo 1/4-inch and XLR1 |
| Aux input | Yes1 |
| Effects loop | Stereo1 |
| Headphone | High quality headphone amp1 |
| MIDI | In, out, through1 |
| Expression | 2 dedicated jacks1 |
Controls and effects
The front panel uses dedicated, physical amp control knobs, which Atomic describes as being for intuitive tone adjustments1. Below them are six fully assignable silent footswitches, so each switch can be set to the job the player wants1. The effects side covers drive, modulation, delay, reverb, EQ, gate and more, so the unit can sit in for separate overdrive, delay, reverb, EQ and noise gate pedals in a single box1.
Power and firmware
The AmpliFIRE 6 runs on 9V DC, center negative, and draws 1000mA2. That is a heavy draw compared with most single pedals, so it needs a power supply output that can deliver that current on its own.
With a 1000mA current draw2, the AmpliFIRE 6 needs a dedicated high-current supply output rather than a shared daisy chain.
Atomic lists current firmware versions for the unit as Firmware v6.2.0.1, System v3.4 and Editor v6.2.0.11, and RockBoard's PedalPedia links an English manual for the AmpliFIRE2.
Where it sits
As a multi-effects and amp modeling unit, the AmpliFIRE 6 is built to act as a complete rig core: amp tones from Studio Devil's patented modeling technology, a broad effects set, stereo outputs for front of house or two amps, and MIDI for preset control from an external controller1. Its six fully assignable silent footswitches and two expression jacks give direct control without extra hardware1.
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Questions
Is the Atomic AmpliFire 6 analog or digital?
The AmpliFIRE 6 is a digital pedal. Atomic describes it as using AmpliFIRE's amp modeling and effects processing technology, with amp modeling based on Studio Devil's patented technology. Its circuit type is listed as digital on RockBoard's PedalPedia.
What power supply does the Atomic AmpliFire 6 need?
The AmpliFIRE 6 runs on 9V DC, center negative, and draws 1000mA. That current draw is high for a pedal, so a standard daisy-chain supply shared with other pedals is not a good match; plan for a dedicated output on your power supply.
How many presets does the AmpliFire 6 have?
The AmpliFIRE 6 has 128 presets, and Atomic notes they are MIDI controllable, so a MIDI controller can be plugged in for extended control over preset selection.
Can the AmpliFire 6 be controlled with a MIDI controller?
Yes. The pedal has MIDI in, out and through, and its 128 presets are MIDI controllable. Atomic says you can plug a MIDI controller into the AmpliFire for extended control.
Does the AmpliFire 6 have a headphone output?
Yes. Atomic lists a high quality headphone amp among the AmpliFIRE 6's features, which makes it usable for quiet practice alongside its main outputs.
Does the AmpliFire 6 work with expression pedals?
Yes. The AmpliFIRE 6 has two dedicated expression pedal jacks, so you can connect two expression pedals at once for real-time control.
Sources (2)
- AmpliFire 6, Atomic Amps
- AmpliFIRE6 by Atomic, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026