Markbass Super Synth Pedal

A "synth in a pedal" approach tailored for modern bass

Bass synth pedals have always sought the same balance: a natural playing feel, reliable tracking, and sounds capable of replacing (or complementing) a real synth on stage. The Super Synth fits into this lineage with a digital architecture focused on efficiency: immediate controls, a readable display, and a preset logic accessible by foot to switch sounds without breaking the groove.

Who is the Super Synth for, and in which styles does it make a difference?

The Super Synth is aimed at bassists who want to expand their palette without turning their pedalboard into a cockpit. It suits both intermediate players (quick settings, immediate results) and advanced musicians who exploit the Dry/Mix routing to sculpt a precise mix.

Style-wise, it excels whenever a solid low end and distinct textures are needed: funk (percussive lines), electro and pop (clean synthetic basses), rock (riff doubling), as well as hip-hop / modern R&B for deep, controlled lines. In the studio, the dual outputs facilitate recording a clean dry DI alongside the synth layer, ideal for later reprocessing.

Controls, switches, and connectivity: a pedal designed for live use

The Super Synth keeps it simple with three key controls. Range adjusts the synth's range/register (useful for adapting the tessitura and impact in the mix), Sensitivity sets the response to playing and dynamics (tracking, triggering, input level), and Mix lets you blend the amount of synth relative to your direct sound.

On foot, you have clear ergonomics: an On/Off switch to activate the effect, and two switches Down/PR1 and Up/PR2 to navigate between two configurations (handy for switching from a round "synth bass" sound to a more aggressive tone, or from verse to chorus). The digital screen improves setting visibility, while the USB connectivity offers a simple solution for computer communication depending on your setup (sound management, organization, maintenance).

Finally, the Super Synth features true bypass : when the effect is off, your dry signal remains as direct as possible, an important point if you play on an already crowded pedalboard.

The sound

The Super Synth aims for a dense and assertive character: a solid low end, a synthetic texture that fills the space, and a response that can remain very clear thanks to the Mix control. By finely adjusting the blend, you retain the string attack (ideal for staying intelligible live) while adding a broader, more "produced" synth layer.

The Sensitivity setting is key to adapting the pedal to your instrument (passive/active bass), your attack (fingers, pick, slap), and your chain (upstream compressor, output level). Once calibrated, the feel becomes natural: you play a bass line, and the pedal transforms it into usable synth material without losing rhythmic foundation.

Technical specifications

Effects	Sound Generator, Effects	Type	sector
Technology	Digital	Use	electric bass
Format	Pedal	Color	Black

Input	6.35mm Jack	Output	6.35mm Jack Mix/Synth
Outputs	6.35mm Jack Dry	Required power supply	12V DC