The Rodenberg LDP DELUXE Marcus Miller is a bass pedal that combines three fully independent sounds in one box: a LOW GAIN overdrive, a HIGH GAIN overdrive and a BOOST. Rodenberg describes it as "Marcus Miller optimized", built as an overdrive and boost for bass, and says it delivers a clear, punchy bass sound with high dynamics and direct response, with the base sound fully preserved and the low end tighter and more focused1. It sits in the maker's LDP Deluxe line alongside the LDP DELUXE Victor Wooten and the LDP DELUXE, and sits among overdrive pedals aimed at bass players.
Controls and LOCKED mode
Each of the three channels has its own sound character, switchable presets and its own set of controls: the two overdrive channels offer Level, Tone and Drive, while the BOOST channel offers Level and Tone1.
| Channel | Controls |
|---|---|
| LOW GAIN Overdrive | Level, Tone, Drive, switchable presets |
| HIGH GAIN Overdrive | Level, Tone, Drive, switchable presets |
| BOOST | Level, Tone, switchable presets |
The LOCKED switch links the LOW GAIN and HIGH GAIN overdrives in a locked mode in which a single footswitch press switches seamlessly between both sounds. That turns the two overdrive channels into one switching stage on a board, useful when a song moves between a cleaner passage and a heavier one without extra taps1.
Power and setup
The pedal runs on an external DC supply only: Rodenberg states there is no battery operation. The standard supply is 9V DC, and the pedal can be run at up to 18V DC, which the maker says gives more headroom and prevents unwanted distortion with active basses. Current draw is 60 to 100 mA across the 9 to 18V range1.
With no battery operation and a 60 to 100 mA draw, the LDP DELUXE Marcus Miller needs a dedicated DC supply output rather than a low-current daisy chain.
Bypass and build
Rodenberg describes the bypass as a special mechanical true bypass circuit with optimized noise suppression and nearly click-free switching. The pedal is built in a black powder-coated aluminum housing measuring 145 x 121 x 39 mm, and carries a 3-year warranty1.
Where it fits in the Rodenberg range
The Marcus Miller model is one of several artist-associated Rodenberg designs. The maker's guitar-oriented line includes the SL-OD, the SL-OD DLX DRIVE, the LUKE Overdrive MK II and the TB DRIVE, while the Daphne Hight Voltage Amp-like Overdrive is the maker's amp-like overdrive for guitar. For bass, the LDP Deluxe line is the relevant family, with the Marcus Miller and Victor Wooten models as the named versions1.
Questions
Does the Rodenberg LDP Deluxe take a battery?
No. Rodenberg states the pedal has no battery operation, so it must be powered from an external DC supply. The standard supply is 9V DC, and the pedal can be run at up to 18V DC for more headroom, drawing 60 to 100 mA.
Is the Rodenberg LDP Deluxe Marcus Miller true bypass?
Yes. According to Rodenberg, the pedal uses a special mechanical true bypass circuit with optimized noise suppression, and switching is described as nearly click-free.
Can the LDP Deluxe be used on guitar?
The pedal is designed and marketed as an overdrive and boost for bass, optimized for Marcus Miller's bass sound. Rodenberg's published description centers on a clear, punchy bass sound with the low end tighter and more focused, so it is presented as a bass pedal.
Where is the Rodenberg LDP Deluxe made?
Rodenberg states the pedal is handcrafted in Germany and built in small numbers.
Sources (1)
- LDP DELUXE Marcus Miller, RODENBERG amplification
