Ashdown RM EVO3

[DaleASmith]

Couldn't find a thread on these ( apologies if there is one )

 

https://ashdownmusic.com/collections/rootmaster-evo-iii

 

These look like a great halfway point between budget Class D and Full scale ABM. Speaker sim DI is a nice touch. 

 

Anyone tried one?

[Ramsay777]

I don't think they've been released yet. Im keeping an eye out, there was a little bit of discussion in the Ashdown ABM thread.

 

They look great, seem to sound good and have some very useful features over an ABM.

[Stofferson]

Like the idea of the analogue cab sim on the DI, tempted

[DaleASmith]

56 minutes ago, Stofferson said:

Like the idea of the analogue cab sim on the DI, tempted

Agree. It is only EQ at the end of the day but it’s a useful addition. 

[Stofferson]

7 minutes ago, DaleASmith said:

Agree. It is only EQ at the end of the day but it’s a useful addition. 

Wouldn't mind it on the ABM's or as just a stand alone DI, that would be ideal

[DaleASmith]

Agree. Think Ashdown missed a trick on their latest Tube Preamp. Speaker sim DI outputs are common place now. Even if it is analogue, it’s a good feature that can’t be that expensive to implement. 

[Machines]

I have the EVO II and am not quite sure I can justify the upgrade cost for the EVO III. It definitely looks great, but beyond the cab sims and cosmetic changes - the EVO II is already pulling it's weight.

[Lozz196]

I really like the idea of the cab-sim DI, great get a really near approximation of your on-stage sound through FOH. Am assuming Ashdown have voiced it like their own cabs (which I really like).

[DaleASmith]

45 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

I really like the idea of the cab-sim DI, great get a really near approximation of your on-stage sound through FOH. Am assuming Ashdown have voiced it like their own cabs (which I really like).

 

User manual says "tuned to mimic the response of the ABM cabs".  Obviously its not IR, so not sure how much it will sound like the real thing.

[ossyrocks]

I'm looking at these too. I thought I had settled on amps (hey ho), but I'm still not quite there.

 

Bax are doing a pre-order of the 500w for a very good price.

 

https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/bass-guitar-amplifier-head/ashdown-rm-500-evo-iii-bass-amplifier-head

 

Rob