B Dist 7000
Headrush Distortion & Fuzz

B Dist 7000

Inspired by Darkglass® Microtubes B7K Ultra V2 Bass

The B DIST 7000 it's an overdrive/distortion for bass:

  • Modern
  • Very defined
  • Extremely versatile

Main features:

  • Clean and controlled distortion
  • Dry/wet blend
  • Advanced EQ

Perfect for rock, metal and fusion

Control Parameters

Drives%

Saturation:

  • 20–40% → light
  • 40–60% → overdrive
  • 60%+ → distortion
Dist Level%

Distorted signal volume:

  • Check how “strong” the drive part is
Blends%

Mix between:

  • 0% → clean only
  • 50% → mix
  • 100% → distorted only

Fundamental control

Masters%
  • Final pedal volume
BassdB

Low frequencies:

  • Negative → tighter
  • Positive → more body
Low MiddB

Low averages:

  • Negative → less mud
  • Positive → more punch
Hi MiddB

High average:

  • Negative → less presence
  • Positive → more attack
TrebledB

High:

  • Negative → softer
  • Positive → brighter
Low Mid FreqHz

Low mid frequency selection:

  • 250–500 Hz → body
  • 500–1k Hz → definition
Hi Mid FreqkHz

High medium selection:

  • 1–2 kHz → attack
  • 2–4 kHz → presence
AttackFlat / Emph / De-Emph

Check the attack:

  • Flat → neutral
  • Emph → more attack
  • De-Emph → softer
GruntFlat / Lo-Emph / Hi-Emph

Check the bass:

  • Flat → neutral
  • Lo-Emph → deeper bass
  • Hi-Emph → tighter lows

Fundamental for the low end

Pro Tips

  • Blend = bass key
  • Very powerful EQ
  • Attack = definition
  • Grunt = body

Universal setup:

  • Drive: 55%
  • Blend: 40%
  • Bass: +2 dB
  • Low Mid: +1 dB
  • Hi Mid: +2 dB
  • Treble: +1 dB
  • Attack: Emph
  • Grunt: Hi-Emph

Perfect live sound

Quick Reference

  • Drives (%): Saturation
  • Dist Level (%): Distorted volume
  • Blends (%): Mix clean/dist
  • Masters (%): Final volume
  • Bass (dB): Low
  • Low Mid (dB): Low averages
  • Hi Mid (dB): High average
  • Treble (dB): High
  • Low Mid Freq: Low average frequency
  • Hi Mid Freq: High medium frequency
  • Attack: Attack
  • Grunts: Low

Setup Examples

Rock bass (perfect)

Drive50%
Blend50%
Dist Level60%
Bass+2 dB
Low Mid+2 dB
Hi Mid+2 dB
Treble+1 dB
AttackEmph
GruntHi-Emph

Punch and definition

Modern metal

Drive65%
Blend40%
Bass+2 dB
Low Mid-2 dB
Hi Mid+3 dB
Treble+2 dB
AttackEmph
GruntHi-Emph

Tight and aggressive

Fuzz-like bass

Drive70%
Blend60%
Bass+3 dB
Low Mid+2 dB
Hi Mid+1 dB
AttackDe-Emph
GruntLo-Emph

Dirtier

Clean + dirt (perfect live)

Drive50%
Blend30%
Dist Level55%
  • Neutral EQ
  • Attack: Flat
  • Grunt: Flat

Keep the bass present