NAMM 2016: Marshall CODE amplifiers
Marshall's latest offering includes authentic amp modelling and Bluetooth compatibility.
Marshall and Softube have joined forces to produce the brand new CODE series of amplifiers.
Offering classic and contemporary Marshall tones, the Marshall-Softube modelling includes 14 preamps, four power amps and eight speaker cabinets. Preamps include JTM45 2245, 1962 Bluesbreaker, 1959SLP Plexi, JCM800 2203, JCM2555 Silver Jubilee, JCM2000 DSL100, JVM410H and with the power amp models listed by their valve types. EL34, 5881, EL84 & 6L6 models all appear alongside 1960, 1960V, 1960AX, 1936V, 1912, 1974X speaker cabs.
Offered in 25w, 50w and 100w varieties, there is a CODE combo for every situation. They're joined by a 100w head and series-specific 4x12 cabinet and a compatible footswitch. The entire range is Bluetooth compatible and allows players to stream audio and remotely control the amp via the Marshall Gateway app.
Marshall CODE Series Features:
• 100 user editable presets
• 14 preamp models
• 4 power amp models
• 8 speaker cabinet models
• 24 pro quality FX
• Up to 5 FX simultaneously
• Bluetooth & USB connectivity
• Marshall Gateway compatible
• Headphone output
• Line input
• Tuner
• Programmable footcontroller (sold separately)
Check out Marshall's video demo below:
MUSIKMESSE 2015: Marshall Astoria Series
A brand new all-valve series from the UK legend.
British amplification legends Marshall have unveiled a brand new, all valve line. Constructed in the Marshall factory in Bletchley, England, the Astoria range features three all-valve, 30 watt models with each available as a combo or head and matching 1x12 cabinet.
Marshall's website describes the three distinct models:
"The Astoria Classic is a single channel amplifier that will appeal to purists who want loud, clean valve tone, and to boutique pedal enthusiasts who will find it the perfect pure-valve foundation for their sound.
The Astoria Custom is a single channel amplifier for tone seekers who want it vintage but with the convenience of contemporary features and switching: footswitchable valve driven FX Loop, tone shaping pull switches and footswitchable gain boost.
The Astoria Dual, with two footswitchable channels, goes from vintage pure-valve cleans, to dirty-sweet overdrive, to higher gain harmonic distortion. Combine this with footswitchable FX Loop and extended tonal shaping for added performance flexibility."
The boutique styling and UK build make the Astoria series a very promising proposition. With availability listed as Summer 2015, these are certainly an Amp Of The Year contender.
Marshall Launch Class 5 Roulette Range
The legendary UK builder returns to one of their most popular models.
Marshall Amplification has announced a new Special Edition Class 5 Roulette series. Produced by Marshall's new Design Store, the Class 5 Roulettes are based on the C5-01 combo and the Class 5 Head, two of the most popular low-wattage valve amps of recent years. The head, cab and combo are handmade in the UK and are available in red or black.
The Class 5 Roulette combo features a specially designed 10” Celestion G10F-15 speaker, two ECC83 double triode preamp valves, a single EL84 pentode output valve, a three-band EQ and 5 watts of class A output power. Also included are a low power switch and headphone and speaker outputs.
The Class 5 Roulette sticks to the same specification as the combo, with the 16 ohm matching cab being open back for different tonal characteristics.