Arion Bass Distortion MDI-2
The Arion MDI-2 Bass Distortion is a distortion pedal designed for bass guitar. It features controls for Level, Tone, and Distortion, which adjust the output volume, the high-frequency content of the distorted signal, and the amount of gain applied, respectively. The pedal uses a straightforward signal path, taking the instrument input and applying distortion based on the Distortion knob setting, with the Tone control shaping the brightness or darkness of the effected sound. The Level control sets the overall output to match or boost the bypassed signal level. It is a compact pedal intended for use on a pedalboard, with standard 1/4-inch input and output jacks and a 9-volt power requirement.
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price: $54.00
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User Reviews of the Arion Bass Distortion MDI-2
- Submitted by Cole from Liberty, MO (20 points) on Jun 19, 2009
- This pedal is a kick. I love mine. Haters can hate but I have A LOT of experience with bass distortion.. from dedicated bass dirt to modding black Russian muffs to make them Green, and I tell you this thing is sweet. I will tell you that those who slam this pedal haven't spent enough time on it. I don't blame them, its only 4 knobs, how hard can it be? I spent 15 min. and found a usable mix of dry and dirt that I am very happy with. I sold my Bass Muff and use this now. With the mods, it is a real sleeper.
- Good Points: The fact that you can use it as a clean boost and dial in as little or as much dirt as you want makes it a keeper. Not to mention there are several mods for this thing to get a smoother and thicker dirt signal from it. I feel sorry for those not patient or smart enough to use this pedal to its fullest potential.
- Bad Points: They are rare and hard to find ime. They are plastick.
- Price Paid: US$20.00
- Purchased At: ebay.com
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- Submitted by less_cunning from Griffin, GA (44 points) on Oct 2, 2007
- not a bad bass distortion. works okay as a guitar distortion. not the creme de la creme of distortions, to be sure, but its a good cheap bass distortion. not worth the retail price, but definitely worth buying cheap or receiving for free or in a trade. great beginner pedal. has it particular function and uses.
- Good Points: cheap. can take a lot of abuse. did i mention is was cheap? the feedback is not noisy or loud. feedback loop is basic and clean cut. has its uses if you are creative & broke.
- Bad Points: battery cover on mine won't stay down. signals are limited. not a great pedal for kick ass distortion or a brutal, harsh wall of noise. design is kind of ugly. the box it comes in is better looking than the pedal.
- Price Paid: US$13.00
- Purchased At: ebay
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- Submitted by nkondi from Portland, OR (610 points) on Jan 7, 2004
- not at all very interesting. a so so distortion for noise. but nothing worth the effort of purchasing, save for the fact that you might need to fill the ranks and dont have alot of money to spend...
- Good Points: cheap, okay distortion...
- Bad Points: ...but not the best for noise...youd be better off with something dod...
- Price Paid: US$14.00
- Purchased At: musiciansfriend.com
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