Thanks for a proper run-down Max (silent fly).

This is the everything bass gentlemen......If you can't make this one sound the way you want, then you just should not be playing.

Doh yes thats what I meant to put 'Paramatrix' !

Had a look at one of the labels, it seems to be "Paramatrix", I've a feeling we're all spelling wrong

But the model is called 'Paramatix'

I had a good go in it on Sunday, there is a huge range of sound to be had!

Great explanation, many thanks!

I would have loved to have that eq in my B2, I guess that will be in the next one if I can ever slide by the wife and more importantly Sir Rob

Would that be for the bass or the divorce that would follow its purchase?

I asked Rob and he explained me how the system works.

Essentially it has 3 stages:

1) Pickup switching. Each pick up is built using 2 noiseless (*) Jazz-type pickups. There is a switch for each pickup. Each switch has 3 positions: J-pickup 1, J-pickup 1+2, J-pickup 2.

2) Standard preamp. Balance, volume, treble, bass

3) Semi-parametric 2 band. 4 knobs: 2 for the bass section, 2 for the treble section. The treble and bass section work similarly. One knob set the frequency the other the boost/cut.

FAQ:
Q: Why do I need a 2 band eq in stage 2 if I already have a semi-parametric in stage 3?
A: It is possible to replicate what the 2 band EQ does using the semi-parametric. However, the semi-parametric is there to add a further level of equalization. In practical terms, it is possible for instance, boost the treble slightly and create another independent boost of the treble frequency for everything above for example 3kHz.

Q: Do I need it?
A: In my opinion, it depends what you would like to achieve. If you like to keep the amp flat and manage everything on-board it might be a cool thing to have. If you are happy with the EQ section of your amp and the standard Status electronics, you can probably live without it – especially considering the Status basses sound very well without any EQ (on or off board).

Q: Can I have the pickup switching without the semi parametric EQ? Can I have the semi parametric EQ with standard pickups?
A: My understanding is that the system is modular and it is possible to order them separately.

Q: Does the EQ operate on the two pickups separately?
A: No, it doesn't. It operates on the signal post pickup balance.


I hope the above helps.

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(*) Noiseless J pickups are built using two coils in series instead of just 1 coil. With two coils, one coil operates on string E and A the other on D and G. The two coils are wired reversed and usually they have reversed magnets. In this way, electromagnetic interference that hits the pickup is cancelled by the coils configuration.

The Parametrix system seems to be generating a bit of interest on that other forum full bass players.... did anyone ask Rob how it works?

It looked to me like the switches were for the coil taps and the small knobs were for bass, treble, EQ1 boost / cut and frequency centre, EQ2 boost / cut and frequency centre.

One question being asked is whether there's one EQ for each pickup or if both EQs work across the whole output. I'm guessing the latter?

Be prepared to open up your wallet then! This bass has it all.......want want want want want.....

If you could split the pickup output this would be better than a series II ( alembic that is)

Rob gets twitchy when everyone else is doing the same so keeps changing and improving!

I'm assuming!

The next Kingbass will have a further knob to change the shape

What's the idea behind the new LED shape???

The only Knob that beautiful bass is missing is me!!

Thanks for the great imagery Todd.

It would be useful if all that EQ was made available in an outboard pedal. Great pics Todd.

A few pics of the beast.....

As I mentioned on the bass show thread, this bass truly is the bomb. Rob has magically done it again.

MK has mentioned on several occasions that he was working with Rob on parametric EQ. Looking at this bass it is loaded with pots so this is probably it. It has more controls on it than I would know what to do with it (Stops song half way to get instruction manual out )