New GK Plex Preamp

[rag]

The 1/4" output jack is balanced tip ring sleeve and can drive the MBP. The DI is still available for the house and can be pre or post.
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[rag]

There is a 9vdc graphic on the top left. Guessing that a plug is an option? It would be great to have it standard. But can this run off of an internal 9vdc battery I'm wondering? If anyone is going to NAMM today look on the back side for a battery bin. Remember, pictures or it didn't happen. Also, someone is bound to cut an area in an existing bass where this can be inserted and used without going back and forth to another location. Or attached to a wide strap. Lots of options. Why did I suddenly get GAS again? I though I was past all of that!!!

No battery sorry.
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[Jared Lash]

The 1/4" output jack is balanced tip ring sleeve and can drive the MBP. The DI is still available for the house and can be pre or post.
RAG

This is a pretty amazing looking piece of gear. Lots of functionality and very well thought out features.

How exactly do the knobs work? Is each one controlling two parameters?

Also, can you tell us a bit about the compressor?

 

[rag]

[edit: sorry, I must be blind! The OP graphic says that the USB is for MIDI in/out, audio, and reamping capabilities! BAD ASS! How did I miss this? Well done, GK.]

I'm going to guess no to USB audio. Otherwise, GK would be highlighting this as a feature, don't you think? More likely for other computer functions, or to provide power to an external USB device such as tablet/ipad/iphone. I'm interested to see the USB implementation. In my wildest dreams, I'm hoping that it is for firmware updates, computer editor, and to upload various different cabinet emulations (if they are using impulse responses for the cabinets). That may be going a bit too far, though. LOL.

Full USB audio in and out with reamp capability, like a sound card.
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[jimfist]

Full USB audio in and out with reamp capability, like a sound card.
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The advert graphic also mentions MIDI In/Out via USB. True?

 

[pbass6811]

I'm sold! I just needtaknow how much money to send and when I need to send it...

 

[meatwad]

And here I was, just drooling over that Tech 21 thing they just announced... I'm running out of drool.

 

[birminghambass]

And here I was, just drooling over that Tech 21 thing they just announced... I'm running out of drool.

Agreed, I'll be purchasing this and the new Flyrig!

 

[rag]

This is a pretty amazing looking piece of gear. Lots of functionality and very well thought out features.

How exactly do the knobs work? Is each one controlling two parameters?

Also, can you tell us a bit about the compressor?

Each knob is also a push switch which controlls other features. When the feature is activated the knob turns blue from white. For example by pushing the compressor knob you can select compression ratios from 2 to 10. Each push increments the ratio and displays the ratio on the display.
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[rag]

If the USB allows this unit to function as an audio interface, I'll be buying one. It would be the perfect home recording setup.

The USB streams 24 bit at 48kHz, very low noise, will record/playback and reamp.
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[Bass Growler]

That's cool, this could replace a DI, EQ, tuner and my interface all at once. Great!

 

[middy]

This is exactly what I've been hoping for! Outstanding design. I can't wait to read the manual and figure out all the bits.

 

[scubaduba]

No word in release timing or pricing correct?

 

[bigsnack]

This seriously the super box! Is the drive circuit a new design, or based on the classic GK drive sound?

 

[pbass6811]

No word in release timing or pricing correct?

TB'er @wintremute is going to NAMM today. I asked him to stop by the GK booth and ask/beg/plead for some pricing and release info!!! Fingers crossed...

 

[scubaduba]

Good call. Thanks.

 

[pbass6811]

Good call. Thanks.

No prob. Let's hope for something, anything...

This is actually the only thing I'm super excited about. Other than adding a couple of pedals to my board and waiting for my Valenti's, I'm pretty set.

 

[rag]

This seriously the super box! Is the drive circuit a new design, or based on the classic GK drive sound?

It starts with the basic GK profile and using the voicing features on the EQ knob switches can be expanded in very useful ways. Also the switch on the master volume will acess several different voices including flat, 800RB and other clasic and modern voicings.
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[fjadams]

The GK Plex, Danelectro/Mosrite bass if it's short scale and the new Ibanez Talman SS are the only things that have piqued my interest.

Was really hoping to see a Fender Modern Player short scale Precision and or the Epiphone short scale TBird, but didn't expect either.

 

[Lebowsky]

if it wasn't for some health issues, I'd have bought the Ampeg SCR-DI earlier this year. glad I didn't.