Marshall CODE 25 Modelling Amplifier Review - is it Good?
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- Marshall CODE 25 Modelling Amplifier Review - Is it Good?
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Here is my honest opinion about what I think of the Marshall Code 25 digital modeling amplifier. This is my first experience with the Marshall Code amps and I have to say it's not bad if you're into higher gain sounds.
0:00 - About
0:09 - Jam Track
1:30 - Amplifier Overview
3:04 - Lead Tone Preset
3:40 - Using the app to customize sounds
7:32 - Clean Tones
8:34 - Using the App on clean tones
11:32 - Some of the Presets (PRS guitar)
16:01 - Fun with the amp!
16:19 - Final Thoughts: My Full Review
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Probably the best CODE demo I have seen/heard. You actually make it sound decent. That can't be said for other demos. You can still hear the digital toy-like nature, though (no fault of yours).
Just ordered a Code 25 today, this review helped me decide. Thanks.
Sounds like a Marshall... or rather Marshalls with all of the effects you could ever want. And for that price it's hard to beat or complain.
No offense but I love it when Jason takes time off from his busy action movie career to do these music videos! 🤟
Jason statham?
Love our CODE 50! We really like all the preset options. Out of the 100 probably 10 will be used though. Thx for the review and the great playing!
I 've had one since they came out. The 25 is for home practice, not so much for "beginners." I have the 50 Watt and I'll tell you right now: Ain't nothing beginner about a 50 watt Marshall that'll chase roaches outta the room when on 3! One could easily use it for gigs in a good size room. What dude didn't mention is the company that helped develop the software for the amp: Soft Tube. They created a Marshall plugin, that won all types of awards for their spot on recreation of a Plexi. So Marshall did the smart thing, and got together with S.T., went into the Marshall vault, and used the tech to clone some of Marshall's most iconic amps. The only thing I don't like about the amp is the line in feature, so for recording I slap a decent mic in front of the amp, turn up, and go to town. Great amp. Great review by the way.
Been at home for the pandemic like everyone and looking at modeling amps and while the Boss Katana, Marshall Code, and Fender Mustang keep getting talked about this seems to have the most appeal between software and ease of use... I want an at home let me dial in some presets and play from there!!! sounds like a winner...
I’m happy to report I’m getting my own Marshall Code 100C soon! I’m excited! 🤩
True
So, I've been mad confused about mustang, katana, code as well. However, when you say line in feature is not good. What do we really mean by that?
They're good amps, I have the CODE 50. People just get angry because it is (because it is sometimes) a little hard to create really good sounds, but once you get the trick, you'll be alright.
I only hate 2 things about them, one is that on 25 and 50 versions there is no fx-loop, and the second thing is the compressor is really bad (for someone who likes 80s tones like me, you'd want to buy a compressor pedal instead of using amp's).
Trust me, you must work with it for a while.
I have created presets inspired in Rush's "A Show Of Hands" tour, Def Leppard's "Live In The Round In Your Face" tour, Starship's "No Protection" and "Love Among The Cannibals" albums and other 80s inspired presets.
Once you get the trick, it will become pretty easy to get great sounds from it.
Nice review. Man that PRS is gorgeous in looks and sound.
Everybody will hate it till Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top records an lp with one. Then they will be impossible to find, just like the JMP1 preamp.
He was the best guitarist of all time, hendrix said so.
That is absolutely a correct statement!
My jam buddy had a Code 50 and I had a Mustang III. We both wasted hours of jam/practice time trying to dial in tones. Now we both have Katana 50s - we pick a channel and jam. No more "option paralysis" and the selectable power output is awesome!
I really enjoyed this video. You demonstrated the presets and how to tweak them. Other reviewers ignore the supplied presets, create their own settings and then say that CODE amplifiers aren't very good.
I was seriously looking into these Marshall Code amps (the Code 100H actually) a couple of months ago until I found your channel. It seemed nobody had anything nice to say about the Code series, so I basically started looking elsewhere. There was a good deal on a basically new Fender Mustang V v2.0 through a friend of a friend and I still wasn't sure about it until the guy agreed to come to my band's jam space to let me take it for a real-world test drive. Bought and paid for within 30 min of playing and I couldn't be happier with it after downloading some of your presets. I've since played 3 gigs with it and Fender nailed it on the head. I can see why Marshall decided to get into the modelling game (it likely has a pretty hot market vs true tube amps based on price) but I truly can't believe how badly Fender screwed up the Mustang GT series; all they needed to do was take the V2 Mustang series and add bluetooth/USB mobile device support, an app to make things easier and a wider range of effects and they would've been cleaning house. Anyhow, sorry for the long-winded comment; I wanted to thank you for steering me towards the Mustang. Your demo of the Code series definitely sounds better than the others I've heard, but I have no regrets as of watching this haha. Cheers Shane, thanks for everything!
I’ve had this amp for 6 months and I’m completely satisfied with it, I’ve gigged it and it’s loud enough on stage for most gigs. Love the phone app for changing the settings, basically it’s got everything I need in one extremely lightweight box.
I’d definitely buy it again if I had the choice
By far the best demo of this amp I have seen. You make it sound pretty good given it is a low budget practice amp.
I have the 100 watt 212 and love it , i set my 5 different settings
and use no pedals and rock this amp , love it
Thanks shane you made my day with this review loved it! good to see you having fun as well.🎸👌
I have the Code 50 and love it. Have no problem playing in my band with it but I mainly just use it at band practice because it is so light.
Junior's Guitar Ranch do u think is gigable or nah?
I would gig with the Code 50.
Good unbiased review... For those who feel that this amp is not suited for gigging.... Well you are right if all you use is the amp as is, but I use my CODE25 for gigging with no problems. I will admit that I use a DI Box and feed it through the soundboard. No need to "blast" an amp on stage with this set-up. The bass player uses a small 30w amp with the same DI Box setup as well, All the different soundtechs we have had just loves this set-up over mic's as it also helps reduce the risk of feedbacking which happens now and then due to the mic's picking up the drums... This also allows frees up a drummer from being imprisoned behind those plexi-shields... Sorry for my ramblings, but out of the 35 years of gigging, it sure is nice to have an amp like this that delivers a great sound and not killing my back during load-in's and load-out's....
As someone in the market for a new modelling amp, having been surprised by the wealth of options currently out there, this excellent review has really helped me...thanks :)
And yes, this is the amp I bought, and I'm loving it!
We had a few of these, I had a bit of a fiddle, not too bad just using the manual settings.
LOUD for its size!
I bought one recently and it's a fun amplifier to make little adjustments to in order to dial-in that perfect sound. I also like it's noise reduction options, and the app makes it really easy to make the adjustments on the fly!
How low will go while getting good tones ? Can you dial the 15 watts down to 5 or less ?
@@benallmark9671 Sorry not sure as I no longer have this amp.
Sounded better than Ive read it does.
I try to steer clear of most modeling, but recent amps have been showing that modeling has arrived. This generation especially ( should I use the "Katana" word? ) has been hitting home runs.
Given the pace that technology makes advances, one can't help but wonder how they will sound in 4-5 years, especially when the manufacturers start taking it seriously instead of making it a low end bottom barrel product.
Hold that thought...
Then consider the effect those amps will have on the tube amp market. : ) ... Maybe not run out and buy that stock huh?
Thanks Shane!
This was a very enlightening review.
Amo este amplificador,lo compre hace varios meses y nunca tuve mejor ampli para usar en la pieza en mis 20 años con la guitarra.
hola, tengo mis dudas, muchas criticas, etc, pero necesito una opinion de alguien que lo usa, ¿me lo recoendas? y el Blackstar ID: Core 40 V2, y me tienta el Boss Katana, en realidad... estoy perdido.
Cuanto te costo?
I'm glad you had fun with this amp, i've got one and i think it's fun. It's only a little modelling amp for home so it does have some shortcomings, as you mentioned, but it's easy to use and easy to get a good sound. Some of the ridiculous presets are fun to try just for a laugh, for entertainments sake. It's loud enough to be a problem at home (!!!), but as you mention, not meant for use with a band. I think younger players will embrace the controls and output of this amp but if you have a history of valve amps it's not really suitable. Good one Marshall and thanks Shane for your outstanding demo!
Besides some digital and SS amps, I have a large collection of valve amps. Mostly Marshall. This afternoon I set up and plugged into my Plexi 50W (1987X) It reminded me that the tube amp era isn't over yet. The tone brought almost tears to my eyes. I wouldn't drag it around to gigs though. Great video, as usual. I have high hopes for the new Origing Series. The 50W head is on order. I'll let you know my experiences, once it'll be delivered.
Good review.
I sent my first Code 50 back thinking something was wrong with it. The second one was the same. So I decided to spend some time with it. I selected the worst channel, channel 23 Virus and completely altered it to my liking. It took 3 entire days. Now it's close to being my favorite clean amp. For $250 ($299 2019) and three days of learning and adjusting I now have my go to non tube amp for cleans. I adjusted the Tremolo and Reverb and noise gate and well just about every setting. Not really all that difficult.
Ha! I made my own MFR Name for this amp, I call it EDOC JAZZ! I put this on the grill so every time I look at the amp I read EDOC JAZZ. Which it is, a fairly good Jazz amp.
-Peter
I love my Code 25.
Once dialed in, it sounds purty good.
It's my couch amp.
It sounded alright for a beginner's/ practice amp which is exactly what it's designed to be ☺. I also loved the little bit of Thunderkiss 65 you did with your PRS 😉.
the code sounds beautiful here. it means that its the problem with my g1xon and the power supply here. because its a 220v wall.
This is the kind of amp that i think would go really well in a beginner package with a squire or a epiphone.
Gonna grab the Code 25 for my Squire that I got last month. The Fender 15g amp is so blah.
I’m using that amp with a squier
Kinda advanced for beginner.
@@MarioHernandez-zc7dv ehh, once you start playing you wish you had more
The controls and settings and effects will be too overwhelming for a beginner.
Just got this amp and love the blues breakers preset -
Amen!!!
Liked the intro best.
Good review Shane.
You should've used the code 50 for the bigger speaker, it's sounding a little thin, but i was honestly blown away from the tone you got in the intro
Thanks for another great review! Decided to buy this amp second hand for 100 euros. Had to think long and hard though because you make decision making complicated with your great reviews of affordable gear 😀 MG30 or 50 will be next purchase. For some reason I like the clean sound of MG series amps. Hopefully Code can do something similar. Maybe with age even taste of clean amp sounds change (or ears stop working correctly)? Wishing for a good weekend for everyone between North Pole and Down Under 👍
Thank's for sharing. I've got the Code 25 and it's a very good little amp for home training. Easy to use and edit presets. Some glitches with Blustooth. Most of all => the Marshall sound (You like it or hate it). I like this sound but imho Fender clean are more smooth and sweet. At least Marshall is constant with this sound and they do not try to emulate all the world's amplifier like some other SS cheap amp.
You could plug your dsl in and say its the code and people would still say it sounds crap because 90% of people commenting on these reviews are all gear snobs. Are you gonna gig with this amp? Probably not. These things were not made for that, they were made for home use and beginners. And for the price these things are perfect for exactly that. My first ever amp was a solid state 15w ashton and this thing blows it out of the water in every aspect. These amps are a lot of fun and sound good, some models sound great and some not so great.
Great video btw mate!
"You could plug your dsl in and say its the code". People are gear snobs, especially Marshall and Mesa owners. Would anybody buy a CODE if Line 6 made it? Not a chance. Both brands are now made in Korea, China, and Vietnam.
You could tour with these with a 100H and a Cab 😂😂
I've used the CODE50 for small club and bar gigs and at the end of the night I actually do get a good amount of compliments on my tone but most of the "senior" and "old timers" seem dissapointed when you tell them it's a modeling amp. Honestly most people love the tone and sound till they find out that it's a modeling amp.
@@survivor1155 I have gigged with my CODE25 in fairly big bar venues using a DI Box to feed it to the soundboard with success. I usually get "you got to be kidding, that small amp?" at the end of a gig... I have really never gotten a snob attitude, but I have had a couple of Marshall Stack Purists make the comment "How Cute" when they first see it, but after a few tunes I see them "jamming" just like everybody else while we are playing....
Great video as always- you rock! Cool to see a Marshall amp with so many options but I don't think the sound is quite right. They have lagged behind in amp modeling and you can hear it. Hopefully next round of amps will be better.
It reminds me of a JMP1, except the fact that preamp has two 12AX7 preamp tubes. Even for a solid state amp it sounds pretty cool!
I have the 100 watt 2x12 and it is stellar-with tweaking. I also use a MXR equalizer in the effects loop which really helps dial in my tones. Some of the amps a shine more than others, in my opinion. The JTM 45, Bluesbreaker, and Silver Jubilee are my favorites but I have found really cool sounds playing with all of them! For comparison I own a mustang 1 v2, Katana 50, Spider V 240 as well. They are all great in their own right. I think the Spider series gets the worst rap overall, but the “V” series is really impressive when you take the time to dial it in. I have to breakdown and just buy a Helix or Kemper next, lol!
Anyway, thanks for the great video, Shane!
Sounds absolutely amazing!
Thank you for the very informative video!
Sounds good to me.
Great review! This amp is great for bedroom play and if your on a budget! Cheers Shane!
I got one of these amps n when you download the patches people put on line I've managed to get the tones I need the bluetooth thing is cool. For a practice amp I think it's very good
Great demo! Just bought this for practice but haven’t got it yet. Looking around YT you see mixed reviews. I play a Marshall SLP at gigs and rehearsals.
Great review, very good evaluation of what it is and what it isn’t.
Thanks Mark I tried to cover what I like/didn't like about it. Cheers man.
intheblues This one or the boss katana 50?
With the most recent update 2022 it is a great amp😊.Finally !
I got one of these for 60 bucks at a pawn shop. Maybe because I paid so little, I didn't expect much, but it exceeded my expectations. Had a Mustang III and the Marshall tones sucked. They rock on this. The highs are a bit too high and the lows are a bit too low. But that can be dialed out as Shane said. Presence is more important than treble for removing the ice pick.
All in all, a nice little amp that I use for going room to room and in my TV room. Use it much more than I thought I would. My Katana mini doesn't get much of a workout anymore.
Really get a kick out of the cameras ability to pick up those string vibrations...
At 14:05...used the “Rock God” preset and then just let loose!
Sounds like a good little amp for home use. Having the app/patches certainly saves on pedals...just takes time to dial everything in I guess?
Great video as all you do. I have an Amplifi 75, which seems to be kind of abandoned project at Line 6, the tones that people publish on the net are always first versions, so this is a huge handicap. I've seen the Fender GT to replace it. This one is great, you've done a great job, but I'll stay on Fenders.
It sounds like the best possible practice amp for me, even though I have dozens of pedals. It just sounds better than the 1 watt tube amps at the same price. Time to go pick one up and jam out on it.
And to think I almost bought a Mustang GT. By waiting a deal came along on a used Code 100 with a 1" bump scar mark on the Tolex for $219.00. Repaired the Tolex and was surprised how well that went. I think I got lucky on that. After getting used to the Android remote I realized that is a very useful feature.
Definitely like the amp we'll see Marshall tones in the beginning you had a pretty pretty awesome sound with the Tokai Les Paul
It pumps and grinds like a Marshall's supposed to do. I think I might give this one a shot to have in case I need to take an amp with me, because my big Marshall is heavy.
I was messing with the CODE 25 at GC today. I thought it was a fun amp. I played for an hour. I think its a sweet little couch amp.
3:24 sounds like the tone in the intro of Loud Love by Soundgarden
There’s some channels that rubbish the code series. I’m a beginner at best even after 15 years. Not much commitment mind you haha. But I’m looking at upgrading guitar and amp to something that will inspire me to want to play. I think some channels don’t realise there is a market for this kind of amp. I know it won’t be the best amp. But modelling I’m thinking is the way to go. So I can experiment with sound. Sounds like this is an honest review. Look forward to watching the rest
Now that‘s what I‘d call a Review ... thanks, Shane. Not sure if I should get the 25 or 50. People say that the 50 sounds kinda bad, not very clear, because of the speaker they built in. 🤔
Thanks for a great review - fantastic little amp that sounds great when run through the PA. No need to thrash the nuts out of it that way. Love it!
I have a Marshall code 50. A lot of the boxy and harsh tones come from the speaker and can simulation. I changed my speaker to warehouse speaker t75 and turned the cab Sim off and boom! Great tone!
how many ohms?
feverlead 4 ohms
I think it sounds fine but with the phone app it is possible to dial in your tone.... Great review and I have to say it's not bad. Would be just fine in a small tight venue.... Thanks Shane!
Now demo the 100 watt code combo please. I already have one and love it, but I'm keen to hear what you think of it. BTW, the 100 watt combo has a larger screen, effects loop and a speaker out option. Just saying.
1:52 "No tricks on my channel" as his hands melt into the amp hahaha
🤣🤣
It it good? It it indeed . Great video as usual
we are sure that it it really good.
Fantastic Fender Strato clean tone!
There is a lot of competition but its not bad in any way and good in many. I have one which I use at home and fortnightly with the footswitch for jams (with a LOUD drummer) and it copes okay and is very light and easy to carry. I bought it to replace a 5Watt valve amp which was lovely but much too quiet on clean to be heard. I initially tried the 50Watt Code (which is probably the one I should use) but I wasn't using much of its volume at all so traded down as I find the 25 cuter (the cheap finish on the 50 is somehow more obvious). I find when jamming that I only use about six presets but tweak them to reduce the jump in volume between a lead and rhythm tone. Also I need to use the footswitch - the App is easy to use at home but isn't really usable when playing in other peoples time.
Cool video and a cool little amp.
I have been considering the Line 6 POD GO unit, and still on the fence whether I wanted to get it. I am looking for something the records really well, especially using an over driven sound and heavier distortion type solos. Thanks for doing the video...Gave you a Sub.
Phil
NYC Area
Just won a code 25 on eBay. Sounds pretty good. Loved the DSL clean chorus tone. Could work with that. Can you hear paradise city or what. A ywsy for 100 bucks it's ok.
Diffently higher gain sounds. Thanks Shane, Blues On....
You knot heads relax. It's a practice amp. P.R.A.C.T.I.C.E. It's another market. You can still have the tube/valve amps too. Wipe your tears.
John Steed amen
Yikes, is this a real comment?
Thank you
I'm actually using the Code 100 head for gigs, going direct to PA from the Effects Send, and it sounds killer.
Awesome video Shane!!!! I did think about buying this amp when it came out last year. It’s sounds like it would beat out a Mustang GT 40!!! 😂 🤣😂 Oh well I can always sell that GT 40 and get a couple of pennies for it!!! Awesome work Shane and yes I will take your advice from now on!!!🎸🎸🎸✌🏾🤘🏽🤙🏾✌🏾
IF you are after modelling amps, stick the the Blackstar ID Jamal!
DMSProduktions Well to be honest, the next amp on my radar is a Fender 68 Deluxe Reverb!!! The Mustang serves a purpose as far as practice/fooling around amp that’s not too loud. The Marshall Code was something I was looking at before the Mustang. The deciding factor was Mustang producing better Fender amp models better than a Marshall and since I already own one, the Mustang made sense.
Fair enough mate! Rock on!
I am hoping you do a review of a peavey vyper . love your reviews!
Hey! New to the channel! I recently got the code 25 and I do not have much experience messing with amps so it is kind of overwhelming. Any tips to find and tweek settings that work well with alternative and indie rock?
Thank you for the great review. I think i’ll go for it as my first ever amp! What do you think?
Thanks Shane! I have been wanting a Code 100 head to play around with?
well one minute into the video - sounds pretty damn good! : )
Actually liked this way more than the new Fender Mustang. It’s still just “pretty good”, but I found it funny after the shop guy tried to tell me the Mustang “smoked” the Marshall.
Gday shane, great video as always! I was just wondering if you have any recommendations for a tunomatic replacement for my tokai als-55 lp? The stock one is buzzing and am in need of a good quality replacement. Cheers!
i bought the code 50 and it sounds great......i never had a sound like that ..and for the price,it would be hard to complain.
What other amps have you owned?
I just re watched this for probably the 3rd time and caught a look at the head stock on that guitar. A Love Rock special on a Gibson shaped head. WhaT? Couldn't figure out the brand. I expect some of your viewers like me around the world would like to see a episode on your Guitars that we have never seen before as a brand. Gear hogs love to see what they don't have..
I am interested in getting the code 25 and trying to fit it into a gutted marshall lead 12 head cabinet. I have seen photos of the internal amp and it’s not even a full chassis, but a partial chassis with exposed pcb circuit and a power transformer mounted to cabinet. Made of junk particle board. I think the code chassis mounted in a lead 12 plugged into a larger cabinet would sound much better!
I have the Code 100 Head paired with a Laney 212 Cub Cabinet. When playing through an extension cabinet (or through the combo speaker if you have the combo model) the "CAB" should be left off. The cab simulation is only for headphones and playing through a digital interface. Marshall doesn't make that clear in their manual and all factory presets have it set to "on" in the default mode. So to get a good sound I think you need to start with the cab model turned to off and check the noise gate setting (too much gate makes it sound sterile with no "character" in my opinion). Still trying to get a "natural" and "full" sound out of the amp...it's been a tedious task as I'm a bit new to this stuff and apparently the resonance and presence can make a big difference so I need to mess with those.
All I really want for now are five kick-*ss pre-sets so I can jam rhythm:
1) Clean (w/ a bit of chorus) (as if I EVER play "clean" lol)
2) AC/DC (Back in Black song/album)
3) AC/DC (Highway to Hell song/album)
4) AC/DC (High Voltage album)
5) A generic heavy metal guitar tone.
Finally, I want them all to sound as good as when I play through my Engl Rock Master lol.
Does it clean up from the guitar if you use one of the overdrive settings, the way a real tube amp does?
I have the Code 50 and yes you have to be a tweeker to get the goodness out of her but there is plenty of goodness in her.
the code 50 has a larger screen which is more than adequate....modified preset brings out very smooth warms tones......fender tones too
somebody's been practising!!!
how does it compare to the mustang for a bassman or super reverb sound? also if you use the fender patch and use class a preamp it might sound blues jry cuz i think they use el84 tubes like vox
Better than spectreshitsomething's video. Thanks
Edit : better playing too 🤤
hv you tried it with non proprietary effects pedals? I really am not so familiar with 'modelling amps' :(
I had the 50 was great for the price...save yourself a lot of mess once you get things set the way you want them...lot of messing around to setup presets you like but 100% worth the simplicity when you are done with setup...
i like this video. :) keep it up :)
I am using reaper and Marshall Code. I dont know if you could help me with my situation ?. I can record on reaper by using Code. However, it did not take in consideration VST plug-ins while I added them to FX Track , like Gate, IRs., distortion....
Great review Shane but think I prefer the blackstar id core range, have you ever played through a Laney cub 10?
I'm not Shane and play nowhere near as good but, I love my Laney Cub 10. It really is like Marshall and Fender hooked up and had a lovechild.
My 100H head and Marshall UK 4x12 give nice tones
Hi Shane, did you have the cab sim on the device switched off while recording. Thanks!
I have Fender Mustang II...this thing any better getting that 90’s crunch (Green Day, Blink, etc)?
Massive respect Shane. You made that amp sound better than what i could. I thought the katana mini sounded better
I find this code amp a very useful good sounding amp and feature packed . A great amp to have for private practice for sure. No , I will not make the gigging tube amp comparison vs this code amp . 2 different tools for different applications . At the price point , you cant go wrong . Looks like loads of fun .