Closest thing to a Mark Series in a pedal???

[mdortona]

Hi!

Is anyone aware of an OD pedal that can do a good Mark I/II series impersonation I'm looking for the old Santana and early Larry Carlton tone. I've already checked out the Tech 21 Calf. pedal and it did not sound good straight into the amp. Wonderful thru the mixing board. Thanks!

Matt

 

[willrock]

im using mi audio tube zone, its the closest to a mark series tone IMO, i plugged it straight to my mark IVs fx return and dialed and it was so very close, and the tube zone has a 4 clipping stage just like the mark preamp.

 

[mdortona]

Thanks for the recommendation Will; it's exactly the info I was looking for.

Matt

 

[dcgdc5]

I've been playing with an old MKIIB. I've found I can dial it in very close to sounding like my OceanEFX Pearl Drive and my hermida Zen Drive. So reversing it, these pedals can get very close to the Mark II. You didnt mention what Mark Series you're after...all are very different in my opinion. But, they are very dynamic and touch sensitive pedals. The Pearl is easier to dial in and has a touch more gain but both are great.