Upgraded for perfect tone and control, the Microtubes B7K Ultra from Darkglass Electronics, presented in a limited edition SQUID print finish, sports handy tools for the modern bassist, such as a stereo aux in, user-loadable cabinet-simulation IRs, a stereo 3.5mm headphone output, and a balanced XLR direct output (both with cab simulation). With 4-band EQ control, you can sculpt the ultimate tones.

The EQ control includes two 3-way switches, one for low-mid frequencies and one for high-mid frequencies, providing further refinement of your bass's sonic character. You get even more control with the Grunt switch, which provides three levels of bass boost, and an Attack switch, which offers you the ability to boost or cut treble content before saturation. Independent Drive control lets you dial in the ideal amount of saturation, while Blend lets you deftly mix your wet and dry signals however you see fit. You also get two separate footswitches—one footswitch for engaging or deactivating the drive circuit and one for bypassing the pedal entirely.

Clean Modern to Obliterating Distortion    4-Band EQ Control    Switchable Low- and High-Mid Frequencies    Attack Switch Sets Treble Saturation    Grunt Switch for 3 Bass Boosts    Blend for Mixing Clean & Driven Signals    Drive for Saturation Control    Load Cabinet IRs via Micro-USB    Balanced XLR and Stereo Headphone Outs    Distortion and Bypass Footswitches

The Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra with SQUID finish was designed in collaboration with the vision and superb art of Ignacio Bazan Lazcano, combining new engraving techniques and the latest technology to make this pedal look and feel completely unique.

The ability to alternate between a clean modern sound and obliterating distortion is what distinguishes the B7K Ultra from other Microtubes pedals. It features all the versatility and sonic possibilities from the acclaimed B7K but with more options and controls.

• ±12 dB adjustment at 100 Hz
• ±12 dB control at 250 Hz, 500, Hz, or 1 kHz
• ±12 dB adjustment at 750 Hz, 1.5 kHz, or 3 kHz
• Cut or boost of 12 dB at 5 kHz
• Grunt switch activates three different bass boost levels before the clipping stage
• Attack switch sets the amount of treble content to saturate, with Boost, Flat, and Cut selections

Utilizing the desktop version of the Darkglass Suite allows you to load one of the available impulses responses of the library, or add your own custom or third-party impulses to use with your pedal. In addition, you can control the headphone level output.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Several older reviews mention the waxiness of the bag and that it comes off on your hands. Is that still true in 2022?

A: Yes. Was true with the original Domke was bit heavy on the wax but has now been accommodated and fixed. No wax issues on our end.

Q: 2. Are you able to tap AF on the smallHD screen?

A: No, unfortunately not

Q: 3. How many years warranty

A: The Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 XF Lens for FUJIFILM X (Silver) comes with a 1-year limited warranty.

Q: 4. I am trying to decide between this one and the Fuji 23 mm f1.4. I know it’s 350 vs 899 and trying to understand the trade offs. Is this lens really that good at this price?

A: The Fuji in terms of size, quality, build, and communication for focusing is definitely superior to the Viltrox. Though the Viltrox has price on its side, quality wise, the Fuji is a better build lens.

Q: 5. What's the difference between V2 and the other version?

A: The V2 is smaller, lighter, the focus is considerably faster and sharper optics.

Q: 6. Can I use it as a monitor with blackmagic Pocket 4k camera?

A: You will need an HDMI to SDI converter if you wanted to use the SmallHD Focus Pro with the Blackmagic Pocket 4K camera. This is not recommended since you will need an additional power supply for the converter.

Q: 7. is the aperture ring, clicked or clickless?

A: Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 XF Lens V2 for FUJIFILM X-Mount has a clickless aperture ring.

Q: 8. Seeking to downsize. Will this bag possibly hold a Sony a7 II with a 24-105mm, f4, and another lens or two? Maybe the Domke F8?

A: The Domke F-5XB RuggedWear Shoulder and Belt Bag (Military Green) is large enough for the Sony a7 II with an attached 24-105mm, f4 lens. The camera will need to go sideways. So that leaves you with room for about one more lens.

Q: 9. Will you be able to change exposure and other settings using this?

A: yes this will allow control over the RED komodo settings

Q: 10. Does this securely hold a Sony UWP Transmitter? Is there any chance of it getting knocked off the transmitter when we're running around filming?

A: I have used the squid with a bulky Rodelink Wireless Transmitter on a carbon fiber boom and connected to a Rode NTG2 shotgun mic. The fit of the squid on the transmitter was tight and firm. I would say it is okay for fast walking and movement in scenes and it has been secure. As an added grip, I applied a thin velcro strip to the transmitter and the boom and it feels very secure.