Marshall Code25, Code50

review
MARSHALL CODE25 & CODE50 COMBOS
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Guitarist july 2016
more analogue warmth, but at the Code’s
price-point we’re not going to complain.
The Gateway app works on Android
and iOS platforms. We loaded it onto an
iPhone running the latest iOS and hooked
up to the Code50 using Bluetooth. Now,
Apple isn’t known for being particularly
Bluetooth-friendly, but after a couple of
false starts the Code and Gateway were
talking to each other like old friends.
We’re highly impressed with the attention
to detail that’s gone into the Gateway
app’s design. The app controls all the
amp functions seamlessly in real-time,
increasing or decreasing parameters
with a simple swipe action, or if needed
a tap-and-hold brings up a key pad for
precise value entry – handy when setting
delay times. Calling up different amp,
cabinet and effects models is intuitive
and fast, aiding the creative process, as is
the case with Gateway’s audio streaming
capability, playing back music stored on
your mobile device to jam along with.
Being able to edit and store your favourite
patches on your phone and share them with
other Code users is a great touch as well.
The Gateway app makes the Code amps
significantly more flexible and powerful.
And it’s easier to use than editing the amp
directly off its control panel – once it’s
hooked up, it works without any issue.
Being able to edit,
store and share your
favourite patches
on your phone
is a great touch
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VIDEO DEMO http://bit.ly/guitaristextra
GIT408.rev_marsh.indd 100 5/12/16 3:49 PM