The Markbass MB7 Distorsore is a distortion pedal aimed at bass players, built around a simple idea: a distortion circuit paired with a 7-band EQ so the distorted tone can be shaped to fit a mix. No Treble's Kevin Johnson described it as "a flexible distortion that also includes a 7-band EQ for tailoring your sound to fit any situation"1. It sits in the distortion family, and players looking at gentler gain might also consider overdrive designs.
The Markbass MB7 Distorsore is a distortion pedal whose Drive control peaks at +50dB1.
What it does
The Distorsore's Drive control peaks at +50dB, a large amount of gain for a pedal of this type1. Markbass says the circuit allows for sounds between "sweet overdrive to exciting aggressive distortion," so the pedal spans both mild and heavy gain territory depending on where the Drive is set1.
The 7-band EQ is the pedal's distinguishing feature. Rather than taking the distortion tone as it comes, a player can cut or boost seven frequency bands to tailor the sound, which is especially useful on bass, where distorted low end can quickly crowd a mix1.
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Questions
What is the Markbass MB7 Distorsore?
It is a distortion pedal from Markbass, introduced at NAMM 2012 as one of four new pedals the company showed that year. It combines a distortion circuit with a 7-band EQ, so a player can shape the distorted tone to sit in a mix. Markbass describes its range of sounds as running from sweet overdrive to exciting aggressive distortion.
How much drive does the MB7 Distorsore have?
The Drive control peaks at +50dB, according to No Treble's report on the pedal from NAMM 2012. That is a large amount of gain on tap, which is what allows the pedal to reach the aggressive end of the distortion range Markbass describes, well beyond a mild overdrive.
Sources (1)
- Markbass Introduces Four New Pedals at NAMM 2012, No Treble, 2012-02-13