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Description
The Creation Audio Labs MK 4.23 Zen Boost is a pure signal path boost pedal that offers an uncompromised tonal experience for guitarists seeking pristine clarity and enhanced dynamics. This pedal is engineered to deliver a transparent boost without altering your instrument's natural sound, making it an ideal choice for those who value sonic integrity. With zero tone coloration, the MK 4.23 Zen Boost provides up to 24dB of volume boost, allowing you to drive your amp harder and cut through the mix with ease.
Whether you're looking to add some sizzle to your solos or simply need a volume lift for your rhythm sections, this pedal caters to all playing styles. Guitarists will appreciate its simple design, featuring a single knob to adjust the boost level, ensuring ease of use and quick adjustment during live performances. The pedal’s high headroom makes it suitable for both electric and acoustic guitars, as well as basses.
Built with durable components housed in a rugged enclosure, the MK 4.23 Zen Boost is designed to withstand the rigors of the road. It utilizes true bypass switching to maintain your signal's purity when the pedal is not engaged. Whether you are playing on stage or in the studio, this pedal helps you achieve your desired sound with minimal effort.
Key Features:
- Up to 24dB of transparent boost
- True bypass switching
- Single-knob control for easy volume adjustments
- High headroom suitable for electric, acoustic guitars, and basses
- Durable construction for long-lasting use
- Maintains tonal integrity without coloration
Product specs
| Brand | Creation Audio Labs |
| Model | MK.4.23 Boost |
| Finish | Silver |
| Year | 2010s |
FAQs
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What is the primary function of the Creation Audio Labs MK 4.23 Zen Boost pedal?
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The Creation Audio Labs MK 4.23 Zen Boost is designed to provide a clean boost to your guitar signal, enhancing volume without altering your tone, making it ideal for solos or driving your amp harder.
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Does the MK 4.23 Zen Boost affect the tone of my guitar?
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The MK 4.23 Zen Boost is known for its transparent boost, meaning it increases your signal's volume while maintaining the original tone of your guitar without adding coloration.
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Is the Creation Audio Labs MK 4.23 Zen Boost suitable for both clean and overdriven tones?
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Yes, the MK 4.23 Zen Boost works well with both clean and overdriven tones, providing a volume boost that can enhance clarity and presence in any setting.
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Can the MK 4.23 Zen Boost be used with bass guitars?
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Yes, the MK 4.23 Zen Boost is compatible with bass guitars, offering the same clean boost effect without losing low-end frequencies.
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What type of power supply does the MK 4.23 Zen Boost require?
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The MK 4.23 Zen Boost operates on a standard 9V DC power supply, making it easy to integrate into most pedalboards.
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How does the Creation Audio Labs MK 4.23 Zen Boost compare to other boost pedals?
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The MK 4.23 Zen Boost is renowned for its ultra-clean boost and zero added noise, distinguishing it from other boost pedals that may color your tone or introduce unwanted noise.
Videos
Creation Audio Labs
The MK.4.23 Boost Pedal - The most transparent clean boost pedal on the planet
Reviews
PROS
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Enhances clarity and transparency in guitar tone
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Provides significant drive without compromising signal integrity
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Exceptional build quality ensures durability
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Minimal noise introduction, even at high levels
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Versatile, works well with various pedals and amps
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Compatible with AC15c, showcasing its adaptability
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Offers a subtle, controlled gain when maxed out
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Newer 9-volt version available for broader compatibility
CONS
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Scarce availability; hard to find on the market
5.0 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 4 Ratings
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Perfect Clean Boost
I love this clean boost. I can max it out and it only gains a little hair on it. To this day the best clean boost I have ever played through
Artist usage
Add artist"For other boost stuff I’d use that pedal from Creation Audio Labs [the MK.4.23 from Creation Audio Labs]."
"This is the Creation Audio Labs boost pedal, and I use that just for a slight lift, if I'm just using the Marshall, which I don't set on clean, I set on some crunch sound, this will take me to in between a rhythm sound and a lead sound, like a quieter lead sound, so it just gives me a step up there." - Frampton about Creation Audio Labs MK 4.23 boost.
This Premier Guitar article mentions that Vince Gill uses a Creation Audio Labs MK 4.23 Zen Boost.
Mami Sasazaki uses the Creation Audio Labs MK 4.23 Zen Boost pedal, as shown in a user-uploaded photo on Imgur. This pedal is known for its sleek chrome design and versatile functionality, offering clean boosts for solos and pushing tube amps into overdrive. It's also effective as a DI for high-fidelity recording in studios or live settings.
" We used my new amp, the ORANGE Tiny Terror. We ticked it a bit by putting a Creation Audio MK.4.23 line boost pedal before the amp, and thanks to the MK AUDIO company for hooking me up with this great device last October at the Arlington Guitar show. Made the Tiny Terror really nice in tone."
"The signal chain starts with a Dunlop MC404 CAE Wah into an Ernie Ball 6166 volume pedal. Next is a Wampler Ego Compressor, a Boss GE-7 Equalizer customized by Analog Man, a Visual Sound V2 Truetone Clean Boost, a Xotic Effects RC Booster, a Xotic Effects BB Preamp, and a Creation Audio Labs MK 4.23 Clean Boost."
Yuuho Kitazawa of the Peggies uses the Creation Audio Labs MK 4.23 Zen Boost pedal, as seen in a Twitter post by toneblue_kobe.
"My pedal board tends to change over time. Right now I’m using:
Creation Audio Mk4.23 a very classy boost that sounds like an old Neve pre-amp."
The Creation Audio Labs MK.4.23 is a boost pedal. You can see the Creation Audio Labs MK.4.23 in the picture which I included on the left. This is a photo of one of Brad's pedalboards when he was still with Third Day. You can have a better look at this pedalboard here. The MK.4.23 is the third pedal from the left, bottom row.
You can have a closer look at this pedal here. On this image you can clearly see all of the pedal's knobs and controls.
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