Detail 01
Parallel clean boost and distortion paths
The pedal mixes two separate signal paths rather than using a single conventional blend control.
Product detailSKU #1500000402647
CatalinbreadCarbide Distortion Effects Pedal Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Carbide is a black distortion pedal built around a high-gain, chainsaw-style foundation, with three boosted frequency areas and substantial output volume. Instead of a conventional blend control, it runs clean-boost and distortion paths in parallel, each with its own volume knob before they are mixed. The clean boost is configured for downtuned instruments. Its Emphasis control firms up the extreme low end while reducing treble, helping the boosted bands stand out in a mix.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Balancing separately leveled clean boost and distortion paths in a guitar signal chain.
- Using a downtuned instrument while shaping extreme lows and treble with the Emphasis control.
- Building heavy-riff sounds with boosted frequency bands that cut through a mix.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Independent volume controls
Clean boost and distortion levels can be set separately before the paths are mixed.
Detail 03
Emphasis control
It tightens the extreme low end while cutting treble, bringing the boosted bands forward.
Detail 04
1.96 x 2.36 x 4.33 inches
These are the stated pedal dimensions for planning its physical placement.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The clean-boost path is specially configured for downtuned instruments.
- 02Using Emphasis to tighten the extreme low end also reduces treble.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does Carbide use a standard blend control?
No. It splits the signal into parallel clean-boost and distortion paths, then mixes them after their individual volume controls.
02What does the Emphasis control change?
It tightens the extreme low end and cuts treble, allowing the boosted frequency bands to stand out in the mix.
03What are the pedal dimensions?
It measures 1.96 x 2.36 x 4.33 inches.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsSize & weight
- Product Dimensions
- 1.96 inch x 2.36 inch x 4.33 inch
- Weight
- 0.4
