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Post by mrfingertips on Apr 1, 2015 8:31:45 GMT
Hi everybody,
I purchased a Markbass MULTIAMP Mono fairly recently because I got tired of carrying all my pedals around and wanted an efficient solution. So far the MULTIAMP has lived up to my expectations, aside from a small latency when switching between settings.
One detail I haven't figured out yet is how to adjust the main volume of the amp. The master volume knob in the end needs to be set for each separate sound. I do not find a volume knob that would allow me to adjust the overall volume of the amp, like the phones output. So far, it has caused me some problems in live situations. When performing in small clubs without a P.A. system, it can be quite tedious to have to adjust the master volume for each setting I will use during the show. When the venue is large and there's a P.A. this isn't problematic, but it's getting a little frustrating.
Is there an easy solution for this? Am I missing something?
Regards,
Tom
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Post by mork on Apr 1, 2015 10:54:34 GMT
Hi Tom,
Welcome to the site. I'm a bit confused, what you're describing is what I use the master volume knob for.
I own a stereo MA DV Mark and the master volume knob is for the unbalanced out, cab out and the phones (total pointless). Never had a problem with setting the volume at a gig and just leaving it there.
I make sure all the patches that I use at a gig are at the same level pre gig, so there's no volume drops and use the master volume knob to set the stage volume. Never had to mess with the master once I've got my guitar in the mix.
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Post by mrfingertips on Apr 1, 2015 11:41:34 GMT
Mmm...it seems the DV mark is a little different to that regard, markbass.it/product_detail.php?id=238 As you can see, the set-up of the knobs is different in the markbass MULTIAMP. There's a different knob for the level of the phones output that is easily adjustable. The "master" knob sets the volume for the other outputs, but is stored along with the other settings that are specified. Unlike the DV mark, there is no level knob, so the only way to adjust for different gain settings (e.g. when you want to exploit the tube amp models a bit more) is by adjusting the master knob. When I change the volume with master volume knob and move on to another sound, the master volume setting that was stored with that sound is recalled. So the only solution I see now is to change and store the master volume for every sound during sound-check, which is tedious. I was hoping there was an option somewhere to change that, but I haven't found it yet. I really hope I'm missing something here, because it seems a bit silly that the people over at Markbass would not take that into acount. Tom |
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Post by mrfingertips on Apr 1, 2015 11:53:27 GMT
Uy, I just found out that the newest firmware allows you to select how you want to use the masterknob. I just hope I don't lose the possibility to compensate for different gain settings.
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Post by mork on Apr 1, 2015 14:37:51 GMT
Ah... That's right they changed that funtion when they released the Bass MA. That would be a real pain.
Have they just released an update for the bass MA?
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Post by mrfingertips on Apr 1, 2015 20:43:52 GMT
Well, it was a real pain up to now :-). Now to get the update to install...It doesn't seem to detect my SDhc card, but that's for another thread. Too bad they didn't think of this issue for firmware version 1.0.
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Post by Trex on Sept 18, 2015 1:49:23 GMT
I really don't understand why they removed the gain/level/master type setup... That dedicated headphone knob is a total waste.. Sigh. It might be enough that I won't buy the amp because of it. I gig different sized venues frequently and having only a gain control to balance presets?? On a $1500 amp!?
Please.
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Post by Andy on Sept 21, 2015 9:44:20 GMT
Hi,
I had the same problem with the missing master volume.
So I did an easy modification on the MULTIAMP pcb to use the headphone control as a master volume ;-)
I you are interested, I can post a step-by-step guide, how to get an independent master volume.
reagards,
Andy
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Post by mrfingertips on Sept 25, 2015 19:07:42 GMT
Now I'm curious, does this modification involve more than some tinkering around with screw drivers? I've seen that in firmware version 3.0 they changed something with the headphone controls but I don't know if that would deal with the issue.
Regards,
Tom
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Post by Trex on Oct 5, 2015 17:10:45 GMT
Still lurking, has anone else seen the new 2015 version? It's on the markbass.it site.
They fixed this whole issue and went back to the original G/L/M setup. Yaaaay!
Now when will it be available?
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Post by mrfingertips on Oct 6, 2015 8:38:21 GMT
That sucks for me. Hopefully they'll release some firmware that would at least allow you to emulate this set-up.
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Post by Trex on Oct 6, 2015 18:20:28 GMT
The language is dodgy, but I feel like I read that they are going to.. It could just be what you're referring to about the headphones though
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Post by Efix on Oct 11, 2017 21:07:58 GMT
Hi, I had the same problem with the missing master volume. So I did an easy modification on the MULTIAMP pcb to use the headphone control as a master volume ;-) I you are interested, I can post a step-by-step guide, how to get an independent master volume. reagards, Andy Hi Andy, I just got a markbass MULTIAMP pre 2015 version (with phones volume in the front panel  ...), can I have your guide for pcb modification ? Ty a lot Efix |
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Post by skippy on Oct 9, 2018 6:51:48 GMT
I will second that. Instructions to change headphone knob? Or is there is a firmware fix?
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Post by Milo on Oct 19, 2019 15:23:15 GMT
Hi, I had the same problem with the missing master volume. So I did an easy modification on the MULTIAMP pcb to use the headphone control as a master volume ;-) I you are interested, I can post a step-by-step guide, how to get an independent master volume. reagards, Andy Yes please, got a pre 2015 model for a fine price, but having a real master knob would help BR Milo |
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...), can I have your guide for pcb modification ? Ty a lot