dannybuoy Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) MiniMax 400W: http://www.peavey.com/news/index.cfm/id/761/Peavey%26reg%3B%20R MiniMega 1000W: http://www.peavey.com/news/index.cfm/id/762/Peavey%20Electro.html Headliner 1000W: http://www.peavey.com/news/index.cfm/id/763/Peavey%26reg%3B%20Un.html Interesting psycho-acoustic enhancements on the Mini heads: [quote]Peavey’s proprietary KOSMOS® bass enhancement provides increased bass impact, while the exclusive psychoacoustic low-end enhancement adds bass without overburdening speakers – a testament to Peavey’s technology-driven reliability.[/quote] Sounds a bit like the old Waves MaxxBass plugin - if so, it's a great way to get a deep sound out of a small rig. A bit of a cross between a Thumpinator and bass boost, not sure but it might synthesize harmonics above the fundamental as well. http://www.waves.com/plugins/maxxbass Edited January 24, 2014 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salt on your Bass? Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I like peavey. Looks interesting offering and some nice features. I hope they manage to pack some weight into those small packages though, otherwise it isn't real peavey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I love the look of that Mini Mega! Nice to see Peavey bringing out lightweight gear at last! And the KOSMOS thing is a really nice addition. I think I've found a replacement for my Markbass F1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 OH MY GOD YOU CAN CHANGE THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHTS! *has a massive camp moment* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Big selling point that Chris, I like the look of these, wonder what the costs are going to be (as Peavey usually rather good on the value). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Most of those buttons are footswitchable too, including the CRUNCH button! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Anything under £500 and I'll be snapping one up the second they become available I reckon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1390584422' post='2347298'] OH MY GOD YOU CAN CHANGE THE COLOUR OF THE LIGHTS! *has a massive camp moment* [/quote] Yep - they're user definable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1390584298' post='2347295'] I love the look of that Mini Mega! Nice to see Peavey bringing out lightweight gear at last! And the KOSMOS thing is a really nice addition. I think I've found a replacement for my Markbass F1 [/quote] KOSMOS has been around for a while - it's on my Tour750. I pressed that button once to see what it did. I'm sure someone must like it, but I've never pressed that button again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) From the Peavey Tour 700 web page: [quote]These amps contain a Kosmos B Subharmonic Generator which allows the user to synthesize a note one full octave below the note you are playing.[/quote] Oh dear. This sounds like the exact OPPOSITE of what I thought it would do, I was expecting it to produce a harmonic ABOVE, to help your speakers, not octave below to destroy them! Reading that new copy again: [quote]Peavey’s proprietary KOSMOS® bass enhancement provides increased bass impact, while the exclusive psychoacoustic low-end enhancement adds bass without overburdening speakers – a testament to Peavey’s technology-driven reliability.[/quote] OK, perhaps KOSMOS is just an octaver, and the psychoacoustic enhancement is a separate feature that has no name? Ok Peavey, you have confused me now! I'm following the equivalent thread on TB where a Peavey rep is posting, so have asked on there. Interestingly, somebody mentioned that some Crown power amps, owned by Peavey, actually feature the Waves Maxxbass DSP, so perhaps I wasn't far off the mark after all! Edited January 25, 2014 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I'm wondering if we'll get to see all, or indeed any, of these in the UK. I don't think Peavey's last lightweight bass amp (the Headliner 600) ever made it to this side of the pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 [quote name='icastle' timestamp='1390618329' post='2347698'] KOSMOS has been around for a while - it's on my Tour750. I pressed that button once to see what it did. I'm sure someone must like it, but I've never pressed that button again. [/quote] [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1390632762' post='2347707'] OK, perhaps KOSMOS is just an octaver, and the psychoacoustic enhancement is a separate feature that has no name? Ok Peavey, you have confused me now! [/quote] Haha! I think I was referring to the psychoacoustic enhancement to be honest. KOSMOS sounds like that useless 'Ultrabass' feature you get on Behringer amps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 [quote name='Musky' timestamp='1390642318' post='2347772'] I'm wondering if we'll get to see all, or indeed any, of these in the UK. I don't think Peavey's last lightweight bass amp (the Headliner 600) ever made it to this side of the pond. [/quote] The Headliner cabs did, but they cost about 5x as much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Really loving the parametric Lo Mid / Hi Mid options, and the Narrow Q switch is a great addition. Unimaginable tone control for such a tiny amp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 (edited) Ah, so we have separate KOSMOS A-Sub and KOSMOS C-Psycho controls, now it all makes sense! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCkfjL_NH00 Edited January 25, 2014 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Annoyingly each amp has features I like/would want, but neither has them all: MiniMax - gain/built-in tuner MiniMega- gain/compression I would want gain/compression/built-in tuner - aaaaarrrggghhh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1390646180' post='2347828'] Annoyingly each amp has features I like/would want, but neither has them all: MiniMax - gain/built-in tuner MiniMega- gain/compression I would want gain/compression/built-in tuner - aaaaarrrggghhh. [/quote] I'd also want an AUX in on the Mega! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1390644292' post='2347806'] Ah, so we have separate KOSMOS A-Sub and KOSMOS C-Psycho controls, now it all makes sense! [/quote] Don't you just love it when technological advances give you twice as many buttons to ignore... Seriously though, although I'm not in the market for a new amp at the moment, I'd definitely be interested in trying one of these out at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Does anyone here know the ETA for these in the UK, and prices? Over the pond on Talkbass, the MiniMax 400 and matching 1x12 cabs is priced so you can have a stack, i.e. head and 2 x 1x12 cabs, for $600! Even if we end up with £ = $ pricing that folks like Apple seem to employ, they'll still be a bargain! I've been waiting for Peavey to enter the whole class D/micro amp thing for a long time, still miss the tone of my old Mark IV head, not the weight though. If these can deliver the Peavey tone, with their usual rock solid build quality and real wattage, I think they'll sell well. Now hurry up and take my money Peavey! Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebenezer Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 i have always liked peavey gear....i owned a megabass head and megabox cab (115bw/208)..great little rig!...then later used a databass 450w combo(again a great little amp) i'm hoping with this new range peavey have found their feet again!.....can't wait to try a mega mini....are these chinese made?...anyway..big thumbs up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jecklin Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Bit of a thread dredge and revival. Anyone heard news about these amplifiers? My hope of the minimax being released in the sub £200 category by the end of the year seem rather too optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 [quote name='Jecklin' timestamp='1415475777' post='2600801'] Bit of a thread dredge and revival. Anyone heard news about these amplifiers? My hope of the minimax being released in the sub £200 category by the end of the year seem rather too optimistic. [/quote] Not heard a peep since the launch, its been a bit too long I reckon, I think they've probably put these heads to bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passinwind Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1415475969' post='2600805'] Not heard a peep since the launch, its been a bit too long I reckon, I think they've probably put these heads to bed [/quote] Nope, the designer has posted regularly on TB and last I heard they are at pre-production sample stage, meaning field trials to confirm final build spec are happening, or about to very shortly. Sounds likes a realistic release date around NAMM (late Jan.) is in the works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 [quote name='Passinwind' timestamp='1415480171' post='2600850'] Nope, the designer has posted regularly on TB and last I heard they are at pre-production sample stage, meaning field trials to confirm final build spec are happening, or about to very shortly. Sounds likes a realistic release date around NAMM (late Jan.) is in the works. [/quote] Nice one mate, thanks for chiming in. That IS good news. That might give me enough time to save up for a MiniMega Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Oh bloody hell I've just bought a new amp as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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