Description
here at Just Pedals we love this Darkglass Microtubes B7K V2 Analog Bass Preamp Pedal.
When Darkglass released the B7K Analog Bass Preamp, it almost instantly made waves in the bass tone world, combining powerful preamp features, meaty overdrive and articulate EQ controls that allow you to shape your bass tone like never before.
And now, they’ve announced the B7K V2! All of the killer features that gave the original its incredible reputation, but with some amazing extra EQ shaping options and a neat new design!
Unparalleled Punch
Favoured by modern rock and metal heavyweights like Karnivool, Periphery and Mastodon, the original B7K is famed for its punchy tonal capabilities. It makes use of the same powerful dynamic saturation circuit as the B3K Bass Drive pedal, but adds EQ controls, parallel output and a line driver. This combination of otherwise simple features make for an advanced piece of kit that’ll transform your bass tone.
EQ & Overdrive Shaping Options
The 4-band Active EQ options take this pedal well beyond the realm of an overdrive or preamp. Your bass will rumble and snap with unprecedented tonal control – it has to be heard to be believed! The overdrive circuit adds plenty of growl for when you need to tip over the edge. It also gives you four shaping options for the drive: ‘grunt’, ‘fat’, ‘thin’ and ‘raw’. This pedal truly stands out from the crowd – just refer to Karnivool’s track ‘Simple Boy’ to hear it in action!
Frequency Switching
Brand new to the V2 are the frequency switches. The low-mid frequency switch gives you an extra 12dB of cut or boost at 500Hz, perfect for finding that rumbling sweet spot.
The mid-frequency switch behaves similarly but at 1.5kHz. Scoop out the crucial mids for a pumping, compressed sound or boost them for a super-resonant mix-slicing tone, the choice is now yours!
Here’s What Darkglass Have To Say About the B7K V2:
Tone crushing overdrive and super transparent modern sound is the essence of the B7K. One of the most acclaimed Darkglass pedals in the bass community, it doesn’t compromise the original sound of the instrument, but enhances its presence in the mix. B7K takes the powerful dynamic saturation circuit from the simple B3K CMOS Bass Drive pedal and then adds a 4-band active EQ, parallel output and balanced line driver for even greater versatility.
However, after being at the top of the field for nearly 7 years, Darkglass thought the time had come to implement some of the engineering tricks they have learned in their journey to give this much-loved pedal the upgrade it deserved. So, with the Microtubes B7K V2 you get all the features of the original, with the ability to even better sculpt your tone.
On the low mids you now have the option to change the center frequency from 1KHz to 500Hz and on the high mids you have the option to change the center frequency from 3kHz to 1.5kHz.
About Darkglass Electronics
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Darkglass Electronics – Sculpting Tone for the Modern Bassist
Darkglass Electronics is a cutting-edge brand renowned for its powerful, high-gain bass pedals and amplifiers. Their products, like the B7K Ultra and Alpha-Omega, are designed to shape and redefine bass tone with precision, offering deep lows, aggressive midrange, and smooth top-end.
Known for their innovative designs and premium components, Darkglass pedals deliver a wide range of tonal options, from subtle overdrive to extreme distortion, while maintaining clarity and definition even at high volumes. Ideal for bassists seeking to push the boundaries of their sound, Darkglass combines modern innovation with legendary tone-shaping capabilities.
Analog
Analog effects pedals use traditional circuitry, typically built with transistors, capacitors, and resistors, to shape and modify a guitar’s signal without digital processing. Known for their warm, natural, and organic sound, analog pedals are favoured by many musicians for their rich harmonic response and smooth dynamic range. Unlike digital pedals, which process audio using algorithms, analog pedals maintain a continuous signal flow, preserving the instrument’s natural character.
Classic analog effects include overdrive, fuzz, phaser, chorus, and delay pedals, with legendary models like the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff, MXR Phase 90, and Boss DM-2 Delay standing the test of time. While digital pedals offer versatility and precision, analog pedals are prized for their warmth and simplicity, making them a staple in many guitarists’ pedalboards.
Bass
In the realm of guitar effects, “bass” pedals are designed specifically for bass guitars, enhancing their low-end frequencies and allowing bassists to shape their tone and explore new sonic possibilities. These pedals cater to the unique characteristics of the bass guitar and provide various effects to modify its sound. For instance, overdrive and distortion pedals add gain and saturation, giving the bass a gritty or distorted tone. Compression pedals help even out dynamics by smoothing out the volume of loud and soft notes, resulting in a consistent and punchy sound. EQ pedals enable bassists to sculpt their tone by boosting or cutting specific frequencies, allowing them to emphasize certain parts of the sound or compensate for room acoustics.
Other popular bass effects include envelope filters, which produce dynamic filter sweeps in response to playing dynamics, adding rhythmic groove to bass lines. Octave pedals generate harmonies one or two octaves below the original note, creating a fuller and more powerful sound. Modulation effects like chorus, flanger, and phaser add depth and movement by modulating the pitch or phase, creating swirling textures and enhancing the overall presence of the bass line. Lastly, delay and reverb pedals introduce ambience and spatial depth, adding echoes and reflections that enhance the sense of space in music. These diverse effects allow bassists to expand their sonic palette and express their creativity in numerous ways.
Guitar FX
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Preamp Pedal
A preamp pedal is a versatile tool used to shape and enhance your instrument’s tone before it reaches the amplifier. Essentially, it acts as a “front end” for your signal chain, adding warmth, clarity, and character to your sound. Preamps can emulate the tone of different amplifier types or add additional tonal shaping with controls like gain, treble, mid, bass, and volume.
Preamp pedals are popular for their ability to drive an amplifier harder, creating natural overdrive and distortion, or they can be used to clean up your tone and add some subtle warmth. They’re also useful for achieving a consistent sound across different setups, especially when recording, as they allow you to dial in a tone that can be sent directly to a recording interface or PA system. Well-known preamp pedals include the JHS Morning Glory, Electro-Harmonix Tube Zipper, and MXR M81 Bass Preamp.
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