STUDIO GRADE CONSOLE IN PEDALBOARD

The Marrakesh Drive Console is inspired by vintage API style microphone preamps from the 1970s, it’s enhanced with a high-end 2-band EQ and adapted for Line/Instrument inputs with high Z. This versatile amplifier offers ultra-low noise and plays multiple roles, with a warm and organic tone that includes soft clean compression and the feel of a classic studio desk. All this makes the pedal ideal for a variety of musical instruments.

The heart of the Marrakesh features discrete operational amplifiers (DOA-990s) designed by Dean Jensen, known for their unique tone and balance. These DOAs, optimized for studio audio electronics, deliver distinct and perfect audio characteristics. The 2-band active EQ allows for precise low and high frequency adjustments, with transparent, wide-range control filters for studio-grade tone shaping.

SWITCHABLE SATURATION & HEADROOM

The Marrakesh Drive Console includes a built-in voltage converter for a super stable 28V DC supply. Users can switch between 28V and 9V using the Headroom Switch. High Headroom(28V) provides a cleaner, more dynamic response with greater clarity and volume for louder signals, while Low Headroom(9V) introduces more saturation and hamonic distortion, perfect for overdrive or console type fuzz tones.

The MK2 version introduces a Saturation Switch with three settings: Hard, Off, and Soft. New different clipping options in the feedback loop produce varying overdrive tones, allowing for a range of effects like the Centaur, KoT, or BB style overdrive. Regardless of the chosen mode, the pedal consistently delivers a variety of musical overdrive tones with exceptional sound quality.

WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS

This stompbox satisfies nearly all amplification needs, functioning as an authentic analog preamp, overdrive, fuzz, boost, colour box, and tone shaper. The key to its versatility lies in choosing the right drive and overall saturation level to match your instrument and playing style.

Overall, it is an ideal addition to any pedalboard, whether placed at the beginning, middle, or end of your signal chain, offering versatility, unique tones and studio-grade sound quality.

“1970s studio preamp tones in an eye-catching stompbox”

“A versatile pedal offering quality textures in a wide variety of contexts”

“The overall character is warm and organic with the vibe of a vintage studio desk”

“Marrakesh can play a wide number of roles from EQ, booster, buffer and preamp to saturator, overdrive and even console-style fuzz”

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HOW TO ORDER?

You can order Marrakesh Drive Console MK2 at price from  340 €

 

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