Marshall Code50 1x12 Combo
FEBRUARY 2017 TOTAL GUITAR
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£259
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Has Marshall cracked the Code?
Very funny. The Code range is Marshall’s fi rst serious attempt at
modelling amps and as you’d expect, they pack in loads of Marshall
sounds, together with some other classics. They’re all created using
Marshall’s state of the art MST (Marshall-Softube Technology)
modelling engine, a team-up with digital audio pioneers, Softube.
So how does this differ from other affordable modelling amps?
Well, rather than straight-up amp models, the Code mixes things
up by giving you 14 preamp models, four power amp models and
What does the V2 stand for here?
The V2 is the latest iteration of Blackstar’s successful ID:Core
modelling range. It features newly enhanced amp voices and
upgraded e ects – including an envelope fi lter – plus a re-voiced aux
in with dynamic EQ for louder, better-sounding playback. It also
comes bundled with PreSonus’ Studio One DAW software.
So tell me more about these revamped sounds…
The V2 brings six revitalised amp voices covering the full gamut of
tone – from crystalline cleans to massive distortion for blistering
eight speaker cab models, which adds a lot of versatility. There are
also 24 built-in e ects and you can use up to fi ve simultaneously.
With 100 on-board presets and more storage available in the superb
Gateway app, you’ll never run out of space.
Is that the only hi-tech fun included?
Nope - the Code also has built-in Bluetooth, so you can hook it up to
your mobile device, control it in real time and stream music through
it. There’s also a headphones out and aux in for analogue types, and
again, the Gateway app is great: easily the best in its class.
leads and huge chord textures. You can also season your tones with
12 upgraded e ects, from which you can use three at once, and enjoy
it all in Super Wide Stereo.
If it comes with DAW software, it must be recording-friendly?
Bingo. In addition to a guitar input, the ID:Core has a USB outlet that
connects to Blackstar’s Insider software and also allows two-way
recording – not only can you record, you can also re-amp, sending a
dry signal into the ID:Core and returning a fully processed signal to
your desktop.
MaRSHaLL Code50
1X12 CoMBo
Hi-tech for rock gods
BLaCKStaR Id:CoRe
SteReo 40 V2 CoMBo
Tone to the core
TYPE: Digital modelling amplifier
KEY FEATURES: 14 preamp models,
8 speaker cab models, 24 built-in
effects, 100 presets, Bluetooth
Gateway app connection
CONTACT: Marshall Amplification
01908 375411
www.marshallamps.com
at a glance
TYPE: Digital modelling amplifier
KEY FEATURES: 6 voices, 12 effects
(3 simultaneously), two-way USB
audio and super-wide stereo
speakers. Bundled with PreSonus
Studio One
CONTACT: Blackstar Amplification
01604 817817
www.blackstaramps.com
at a glance
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