New Markbass Pedals

[Gadgetjunky]

I've seen a little bit posted about the new pedals, but I thought I've throw a post up this morning for everyone to see what'd going on at Markbass. 3 New pedals

Ground Stereo Pre

Bass Tube Marker

Markbass MB Octaver

[chicago_mike]

I can see the GSP going into a laptop live setup. That would be pretty cool.

[Gadgetjunky]

I did some searching on the GSP and it looks like there was a different version shown back in March that had a USB port, LED readout for presets and CAT5 jacks to link with the special powers cabinets.

I'm sure TB'ers will come up with creative uses for the GSP.

[chicago_mike]

I think I remember that. The usb port was intriguing. I can really see this as a useful tool in solo/looping setups.

[wolffman]

wish they would just focus on updating the super synth

[cst bass]

i hear you wolffman,

theres so much i like about the supersynth... maybe they will eventually follow up.

i had to break out an ancient pc laptop because the SS software isn't working with mac osx lion

even still, i get sounds out that thing that keep me coming back to it...

[stflbn]

And they could show just a tad of interest in motivating players to buy their stuff by providing quality sound samples of their pedals.

IMHO.

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[bongomania]

Instead of coming out with new pedals that there may or may not be a market for, I'd like to see them take all the feedback and requests they've gotten about their previous pedals, and come out with "version 2" of those. The Distorsore is dead in the water, but it doesn't have to be! If MB would just consider the input they've gotten directly, or seen around the web, they could dial it in and reboot it, and watch it take off (hopefully). Same with the synth.

[wolffman]

Originally Posted by bongomania

Instead of coming out with new pedals that there may or may not be a market for, I'd like to see them take all the feedback and requests they've gotten about their previous pedals, and come out with "version 2" of those. The Distorsore is dead in the water, but it doesn't have to be! If MB would just consider the input they've gotten directly, or seen around the web, they could dial it in and reboot it, and watch it take off (hopefully). Same with the synth.

I will probably never buy another pedal from markbass- the lack of updates is disappointing- considering their pedals have the potential to be so much better; what really gets under my skin is their apathy for customers opinions and feedback. There are quite a few companies out there with stellar customer service- I’d much rather give my money to them.

[crapusername]

i have the tube marker.
I absolutely love it. the inherent tone of the pedal is open and clear.
I don't think i'll ever feel the need to move on from this one. It certainly ticks all of the boxes for me.

The octaver is on the 'to try' list next time i'm at my dealer's shop!

I certainly hear what's been said about samples on the website - come on markbass!

[Grimoire]

Originally Posted by wolffman

I will probably never buy another pedal from markbass- the lack of updates is disappointing- considering their pedals have the potential to be so much better; what really gets under my skin is their apathy for customers opinions and feedback. There are quite a few companies out there with stellar customer service- I’d much rather give my money to them.

I hate to say '+1', but...+1
I wont be buying Markbass again, very disappointed regarding the SS and lack of updates or even responses to customer feedback - there have been two updates to my Eventide pedals in the time I have owned the SS, with many user suggestions implemented. Apparently I don't want to remove my dry signal or have a square wave option. It's so close to 'the' synth pedal (if you can handle the necessity for software tweeking), but it falls short.

[ga_edwards]

The new version of the GSP has piqued my interest though. It could replace 3 pedals on my board and tidy it up quite a bit. I currently use 2 eq's and an LS2 (amongst a few other pedals) to mix and shape the 2 outputs from my Attitude. This could prove quite handy. If only those high/low mids were parametric! (I'm guessing the eq centres are the same as the LMII head?)

[layne86]

could i hear any sample of the MB tube marker please please please mmm please?

[loopmantra]

Originally Posted by wolffman

I will probably never buy another pedal from markbass- the lack of updates is disappointing- considering their pedals have the potential to be so much better; what really gets under my skin is their apathy for customers opinions and feedback. There are quite a few companies out there with stellar customer service- I’d much rather give my money to them.

seems to me markbass is generaly focusing on the bass amp section....guess the pedal production is a way for them to earn some extra cash...i mean,their pedals are great(more or less,compressore in particular),but i just don't see them in the long run as a FX company...could be wrong,and i hope i am...

[kombi]

Originally Posted by crapusername

The octaver is on the 'to try' list next time i'm at my dealer's shop!

Any news on that, yet? I'm interested...

[crapusername]

Firstly - no ability to record clips of the tube marker I'm afraid, and secondly, the octave is pretty much exactly the same as the oc2. Same foibles, same sound!

[kombi]

Originally Posted by crapusername

... and secondly, the octave is pretty much exactly the same as the oc2. Same foibles, same sound!

Thank you! Would you recommend the Mark Bass Octaver or rather the OC3?

[crapusername]

If you're after that oc2 sound specifically, get the mb. If you want the polyphonic option as well, the oc3 might be a better choice

[layne86]

ok crapusername
is it possible to get with the Tube Marker a sound like this?
Bulls on parade - Rage Against The Machine bass cover - YouTube

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