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Markbass MB EVO1 Controller
Warranty from the manufacturer: 12 months.
Description of the Markbass MB EVO1 Controller
When you’re putting together a new bass rig at home or in the studio, at some point it’s the Markbass MB EVO1 Controller that turns the bulky rack “brain” of the amp into a clear, responsive system you can control with your foot as naturally as you play the strings.
In terms of feel, this controller is closer to a compact pedal than to a heavy “hardware remote” for a processor. With it, you’re not thinking about parameters and menus – you just hit the button you need and immediately hear the change. On stage that matters even more. Your hands are busy with the instrument, there’s noise, lights, people around you. You need controls that are intuitive, with no unnecessary moves and no fear of missing the right switch.
Its main trick is that it’s built specifically for the EVO1 bass head. In other words, it’s tailored for live switching of channels, presets and effects in real time. It’s not a universal “micro-keyboard” that you have to spend ages programming, but a logical extension of the amp. Plug in the special cable, power it up, try a couple of presses and it’s already behaving exactly as you expect.
At the same time, the controller fits perfectly into a home setup. If you’re practising in the evenings, tracking parts to your computer, or putting together demos, the ability to quickly switch modes and scenes stops you getting bogged down in tweaking. You’re not burning through your inspiration digging through menus. Instead you flick between a couple of setups with your foot and carry on hunting for the right groove. For producers and engineers that’s a bonus too: less mouse work and clicking, more of a “real amp” feel.
Why choose this model?
- Straightforward control of amp channels and presets with no deep menus or awkward combinations
- Large, reliable switches, built for heavy stage use and frequent transport
- Power and connection via a dedicated cable to the head, keeping cable clutter to a minimum under your feet on stage
- Compact, lightweight housing that’s easy to drop onto a pedalboard or into an accessory bag
- Clear status indication so you can instantly see which channel and scene are currently active
Model overview
Important: the Markbass MB EVO1 Controller connects to the head via a special cable that carries both power and control signals, so you don’t need to hunt down a separate power supply or take up another socket.
This footswitch was designed as a natural extension of the amp head, so in use it barely feels like a separate device. Hit one switch – the channel changes. Hit another – the right preset you’ve stored in the amp is recalled. In the end, controlling your sound becomes part of your playing, not a technical chore you constantly have to keep an eye on.
The button layout is designed so you can navigate it easily even in a dimly lit club. Clear, logical placement, simple labels, and easy-to-read LEDs. If you tend to work in a “verse – chorus – bridge – solo” kind of pattern, you can assign the sounds you need to the switches and jump between them without a second thought. It takes a load off your mind during a gig.
The housing is solid metal with no unnecessary cosmetic touches that would just get scratched up. It’s built for the reality of stage use, where cables are constantly dragged over it, bottles get knocked over, and the occasional stray boot might land on it in the heat of the moment. The switches engage with confidence, don’t wobble and don’t demand pinpoint accuracy. Whether you’re in trainers or heavy boots, the odds of mis-hits are minimal.
In the studio, the controller opens up another very handy way of working. You can leave the engineer at the desk while you’re in the live room switching amp modes with your foot, without having to stop and chat over the talkback or ask anyone to tweak the knobs for you. That saves a lot of time when you’re juggling between a clean channel, a bit of grit and a more aggressive distortion. The same applies when you’re recording demos in a home studio.
The controller doesn’t affect your instrument signal at all, as the audio never passes through it. It only talks to the “brain” of the amp. So you can build the rest of your pedal chain without worrying about extra buffers or potential noise. The only real concern is to run the cable so you don’t trip over it or slice it with a microphone stand.
Who is this model for?
This piece of kit will appeal both to players just getting into bass and to those who’ve been gigging for years. If you’re a beginner, the controller helps you avoid getting lost in the amp’s possibilities. You can set up a few simple presets in advance and then change the mood of your sound from smooth to more cutting with a single press. As you grow into all the flexible options of the head, the Markbass MB EVO1 Controller will still be the central, familiar control hub you’ve used since your first months of playing.
For musicians who play bass as a hobby, the controller brings a sense of a well-thought-out setup. It feels good when, at home or in rehearsal, you don’t just have “a combo and a lead”, but a complete rig with convenient control. This is especially true if you’re in a band where a single song may take you from a “clean” verse sound to a dense chorus tone with a tightened low end and slightly shaved-off highs.
Professional bassists will appreciate the reliability and practicality. On stage it’s not only about watts and speakers, but also about how quickly you can adapt your sound to the venue. A small club, an open-air festival, a TV studio performance – each one is a different scenario. With this controller, you can calmly reassign the sounds you need to the switches and play your set without the scramble. Session players will also find it handy: you can store several banks of presets for different projects and get back to them in seconds.
Sound engineers and producers get an extra tool for shaping bass in live sessions. When the player is in a separate room, it’s easier to give them a controller at their feet than to run to the amp every time to change something. And when you’re working on arrangements, you can quickly try out different levels of thickness and attack without getting sidetracked by endless plugin adjustments.
If you mostly work on your own – writing parts, recording demos and occasionally playing gigs – the controller covers several roles at once. At home it serves as a quiet, intuitive way of switching your sound scenes. In rehearsal it’s a quick tool for adapting to the band. On stage it becomes the “head” at your feet that saves you from constantly dashing over to the amp.
Specifications of the Markbass MB EVO1 Controller
- Type: footswitch controller for the Markbass EVO1 head
- Compatibility: full integration with the Markbass EVO1 amp, control of channels and presets
- Connection to amp: dedicated multi pin cable (included, carries both power and control)
- Power: supplied via the cable from the head, no separate power adaptor required
- Controls: multiple footswitches for channel switching and preset recall
- Indicators: LED status indicators for instant feedback on the active mode
- Housing: metal, stage-ready, resistant to mechanical stress
- Switch design: robust footswitches designed for frequent use
- Pedalboard compatibility: compact footprint for easy placement on standard pedalboards
- Applications: live performance, studio work, home practice and rehearsals
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