Description
Victory Amplification proudly unveils the VX Kraken MKII, the culmination of four years of development. Building upon the legacy of the acclaimed VX Kraken series, the MKII represents the next evolution in the Kraken family.
The original Kraken, a 50 Watt compact powerhouse, is one of our most popular and highly regarded amplifiers. The updated MKII version, designed in collaboration with Victory artist Rabea Massaad, retains all the great features and sounds you love, while adding extra features and versatility.
The MKII still has 50 glorious Watts of power and two channels of gain, one for classic British-inspired rhythm tones and the other for tight, aggressive searing American high-gain sounds. However, we’ve added to Gain I a Clean mode, which can be footswitched or controlled by a three way switch on the front panel. There is also a presence control, a presence shift switch, assignable dual master volume, external rear bias outputs, and a Gain 1 balance control.
Clean, Gain I & Gain II
Taking the original Kraken’s Gain I (British inspired) and Gain II (US inspired) channel design, we have added a Clean mode. This adds extra versatility and can be engaged by footswitch or the front panel.
Simple Powerful EQ
Plenty of tone-sculpting potential, plus a presence control that works in the power section to set the overall bite just how you like it.
Master Volume Design
There are two master volume controls, one for each channel and these are footswitchable. The master volume assign switch can switch the volume controls to be set globally across channels or to their originally gain I/gain II channel.
Series Effects Loop
A series effects loop is available for effects fans. It’s completely out of the circuit when bypassed.
Presence Switch
New to the MKII is a presence control. Push the presence up and you are able to get ‘sizzle’ and higher frequency sounds. If you prefer the original Kraken controls, set the presence at 0 and you’re back to the MKI tone. On the back panel, there is a presence switch that changes the brightness of the presence control. Pushing it in will result in a slightly brighter tone.
Gain I Balance Control
Clean and Gain I modes have the same gain control which can create volume differences when switching between. We have added a pot on the back to fine tune the levels between these two modes to add extra flexibility.
Bass Focus Switch
This is much more than a bass EQ. It works in the power section of the amp, offering either a tighter, more focussed bottom end, or conversely more loose and resonant depending on your needs and tastes.
- FORMAT: Two-channel/mode all-valve head (Gain I has clean mode)
- POWER: 50/9 watts RMS
- VALVES: 4 x 12AX7, 2 x 6L6 as standard
- SIZE (MM): 350(w) x 180(h) x 190 (d)
- WEIGHT: 7.15KG/ 15.76 lbs
TECH SPEC:
EXTRA FEATURES:
- Footswitchable Modes Gain I/Gain II, Clean/Gain I, Master I/II
- Series Effects Loop
- Bass Focus
- Presence Switch
- External Bias Points
- Gig Bag
