discreet Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) [b][size=4]New Markbass Multiamp[/size][/b] There has been a Multiamp available for around a month for guitar (apparently) but now there is this bass version... a preamp/effects processor AND a power amp... interesting! [url="http://www.markbass.it/product_detail.php?id=238"]http://www.markbass....tail.php?id=238[/url] [color=#020202][font=Georgia, Arial, Verdana][size=3][size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][b]" New for 2013[/b] we’re proud to introduce the BASS MULTIAMP which offers to the bassists the same advantages, having at disposal an incredible wide range of virtual bass amps, both modern and vintage, speaker cabs and microphones, studio and stompbox effects, and a powerful stereo amp... in a practical rack mountable unit![/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#020202][font=Georgia, Arial, Verdana][size=3][size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]The BASS MULTIAMP features an interface very easy to use and a 500W@8ohm (bridge) or 250W+250W@4ohm (150+150W@8ohm) stereo power amp. [/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#020202][font=Georgia, Arial, Verdana][size=3][size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]This is just the beginning... as always we’ll be strictly in touch with the market to satisfy the bassists needs and wishes, expanding the BASS MULTIAMP with new items, exciting tones and effects... [/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#020202][font=Georgia, Arial, Verdana][size=3][size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]INPUT: 1 jack mono[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#020202][font=Georgia, Arial, Verdana][size=3][size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]OUTPUTS: 2 jack mono (left/mono,right) 2 XLR male (left/mono,right) speaker cabs [/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#020202][font=Georgia, Arial, Verdana][size=3][size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]CHANNELS: Solid State / Tube / Vintage[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#020202][font=Georgia, Arial, Verdana][size=3][size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]CONTROLS: Gain / Level / Master[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#020202][font=Georgia, Arial, Verdana][size=3][size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]EQ CONTROLS: Low / Mid Low / Mid High / High[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#020202][font=Georgia, Arial, Verdana][size=3][size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]POWER AMP (solid state): 150+150W@8ohm 250W+250W@4ohm 500W@8ohm (in bridge mode)[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#020202][font=Georgia, Arial, Verdana][size=3][size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]MIDI Connections: In / Through[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#020202][font=Georgia, Arial, Verdana][size=3][size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]OTHER FEATURES: Virtual Amps Speaker Cabs and Microphones Effects External Memory (SD card)[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#020202][font=Georgia, Arial, Verdana][size=3][size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]DIMENSIONS: 2U standard rack / depth 12.76”/324 mm[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#020202][font=Georgia, Arial, Verdana][size=3][size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]WEIGHT: 4.3 kg / 9.48 lbs [b]"[/b][/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#020202][font=Georgia, Arial, Verdana][size=3][size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Does it not do 1000W@4ohms in bridge mode? Why not?[/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] [color=#020202][font=Georgia, Arial, Verdana][size=3][size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]One wonders just how affordable (or otherwise) it will be... [/font][/size][/size][/font][/color] Edited January 19, 2013 by discreet Quote
woodster Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 I thought that too.... There are a lot of players out there using LMIIs (including me) who might be interested in switching to this BUT....... I use a 4ohm cab to get the full 500W so as interesting as this looks, it would be too underpowered for me unless there is a 4ohm bridged mode. Quote
nottswarwick Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 I think it looks ace. I reckon there will be a more powerful one in the pipeline. Can't see why there wouldn't be. Having said that, with 2 8ohm cabs it is still 300watts, which would do me Quote
xgsjx Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 I think you're making assumptions on how loud this'll go based on the wattage? That could be why TCE led people to believe that their amps put out @ 500w so they didn't jump to conclusions. Quote
discreet Posted January 20, 2013 Author Posted January 20, 2013 [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1358682729' post='1943157'] I think you're making assumptions on how loud this'll go based on the wattage?[/quote] Yes, say it again: Markbass go loud. Quote
MoJoKe Posted August 15, 2013 Posted August 15, 2013 [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Just spotted this thread. I will have one of these babies to play with in the next week or so, so I will be doing a mini review as soon as I can.[/font][/size] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]I've been told by MSL that regarding power, the figures quoted above were pre-release. It is apparently officially as follows:-[/font][/size] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Mono version Same as LMIII [color=#020202]500W@4ohm / 300W@8ohm[/color][/font][/size] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Stereo version Same as 2 x LMIII - [color=#020202]2x500W@4 ohm | 2x300W@8ohm, but can also be bridged to give[/color][color=#020202] 1000W@8ohm[/color][/font][/size] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#020202]So that doesn't quite address all of us who have a pair of 8 ohm cabs, but then 2 x 300 watts in the MB world, as we all know, is still probably gonna be hoofin'[/color][/font][/size] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#020202]I'm certainly looking forward to pissing my guitarist off by putting a cab on "his" side of the stage![/color][/font][/size] [size=3][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#020202]I'll update when I've had a play!![/color][/font][/size] Quote
risingson Posted August 15, 2013 Posted August 15, 2013 Interesting, unfortunately it looks a lot like my Gran designed it. Markbass have never been overly keen on aesthetics! Quote
dannybuoy Posted September 3, 2013 Posted September 3, 2013 (edited) Now in stock at Bass Direct! http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mark_Bass_Multiamp.html Edited September 4, 2013 by dannybuoy Quote
discreet Posted September 4, 2013 Author Posted September 4, 2013 Hmm. That's quite a wedge, isn't it..? Quote
Graham Posted September 4, 2013 Posted September 4, 2013 Fair bit less than an AxeFx thoug, and you get a power-amp built in unlike that and the Kemper et al. I guess it'll come down to how good the amp models are, but whilst analogue and valves are in no danger of dying, this does seem to be the direction the industry is going in. Quote
mxm Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 Anyone got any more info/videos/manuals on this ? Had a quick look - not too much out there. Quote
MoJoKe Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 [quote name='mxm' timestamp='1378554046' post='2201748'] Anyone got any more info/videos/manuals on this ? Had a quick look - not too much out there. [/quote] I'll see what I can get from the guys at MSL... Quote
mxm Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 [quote name='MoJoKe' timestamp='1378560317' post='2201835'] I'll see what I can get from the guys at MSL... [/quote] Cheers ! I'm just intrigued, used to do the pod pro into power amp many many years back... Quote
MoJoKe Posted September 7, 2013 Posted September 7, 2013 No worries! Trust me, this is no Line 6 alternative! I've not yet seen the Bass multiamp, but I have seen the guitar one, and I think it gives the likes of Avid Eleven, AxeFX, Kempner a run for the money... Quote
mxm Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 Bump - anyone shed any light ?!!!! I'm feeling a little less than convinced about this product judging from the lack of online reference material from[i] any[/i] sources (or a manual), I'd have thought MB would have done more to push this 10 months on. Maybe they've got cold feet or the next NAMM is about to drop something else...? Quote
silverfoxnik Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 Urban Karma (Bryn) demoed one of these at the South East Bass Bash last month and it was pretty impressive! Some very cool sounds, but very useable too.. I'd suggest you send him a PM to get more info. Quote
Lozz196 Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 Yes I had a good go on it there - way too much on it for my needs but the sound of this thing through a 1x12 Markbass cab was amazing. Quote
gillento Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 Here are some sound clips: http://www.markbass.it/Bass%20Multiamp%20presets%20by%20Cesare%20Chiodo?&preview=2b271554ccf51754a785098bb0950f9c Quote
Dood Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 I feel MarkBass are missing a trick by doing a separate bass and separate guitar versions when the likes of Kemper and Fractal are not limiting themselves to one side of the fence or other. As the Dragons would say, for that reason, I'm out Quote
molan Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1381583277' post='2240954'] Yes I had a good go on it there - way too much on it for my needs but the sound of this thing through a 1x12 Markbass cab was amazing. [/quote] I thought this sounded really nice through that MB 1x12. Had a quick play and it was fun. A lot less impressed when I heard it through a 'competitive' speaker brand (I won't name which or the flame-crew will be out very quickly, lol). Could be that it needs 'fine tuning' to match different cab setups though. Quote
Graham Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1381674747' post='2242097'] I thought this sounded really nice through that MB 1x12. Had a quick play and it was fun. A lot less impressed when I heard it through a 'competitive' speaker brand (I won't name which or the flame-crew will be out very quickly, lol). Could be that it needs 'fine tuning' to match different cab setups though. [/quote] Does it rhyme with "air-laced"? Quote
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