Darkglass Kaamos Bass Octaver & Distortion Pedal

£389.00

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This is a real tasty distortion. A solid distortion and octave it stands out amongst other Guitar Pedals on the menu. Darkglass make great Guitar Pedals, so If you like distortion then this Darkglass Kaamos Bass Octaver & Distortion Pedal is the perfect distortion to order in. Read More details Below.


Description

This is a real tasty distortion. A solid distortion and octave that stands out amongst other Guitar Pedals on the menu. Darkglass make great Guitar Pedals, so If you like distortion, then a Darkglass Kaamos Bass Octaver & Distortion Pedal is the perfect distortion to order in. The Darkglass Kaamos Bass Octaver & Distortion Pedal is a versatile and powerful tool for bassists who crave aggressive distortion combined with deep octave-down tones. Designed in collaboration with Amos Heller this pedal delivers a wide range of sonic possibilities from smooth warmth to raw saturated chaos. With real-time routing controls you can easily adjust your signal path to suit your style stacking effects in series for heavy saturation or running them in parallel for intricate textures. Featuring a dedicated sub-octave output the Kaamos opens up creative opportunities for multi-amp setups. The pedal also includes an adjustable six-position effects loop allowing you to position it after the octave after the distortion or even in parallel with both. Built with premium construction and intuitive controls the Kaamos ensures that you remain in full control of your sound making it an essential addition to any pedalboard.

Brand

Darkglass

Darkglass Electronics is renowned for modern bass tone with precision, punch, and serious low-end authority. Built in Finland and trusted by players across metal, rock, and progressive styles, their pedals and amps focus on tight response, articulate mids, and controlled saturation that enhances rather than muddies your sound.

Choose Darkglass when you want clarity and aggression working together. From subtle harmonic enhancement to full-on driven bass grind, their gear delivers studio-ready definition and powerful presence — keeping your low end focused, dynamic, and unmistakably modern.

Category

Darkglass

Tags

Bass Effects Pedals

Distortion

Distortion pedals take your clean guitar signal and transform it into something bigger, bolder, and full of attitude. By clipping the waveform, they add sustain, bite, and aggression, creating that thick, compressed tone that’s powered rock music for decades. From the growling crunch of classic hard rock to the tight, saturated roar of modern metal, distortion is all about energy and presence. It gives every note weight and authority, pushing your amp to its limits and beyond.

There are countless flavours of distortion, each with its own texture and edge. Some sound smooth and creamy, others raw and gnarly like tearing fabric. It’s the sonic equivalent of turning up the heat until the sound cooks — rich, sizzling, and perfectly seasoned to taste. Whether used for rhythm muscle or soaring leads, a good distortion pedal doesn’t just add volume; it adds personality, grit, and that unmistakable sense of power under your fingers.

Guitar Pedals

Your pedal is like a signature dish for your sound — a flavour-packed creation that transforms the bland ingredients of your guitar into something unforgettable. Each one adds its own seasoning, texture, and heat, turning a simple meal into a feast of tone.

These tasty little boxes sit in a row, like plates on a buffet, letting you mix and match flavours as you play. With one tap of your foot, you can swap sweet for spicy, subtle for smoky, and serve up something completely new. From the comfort food of warm overdrive to the fiery kick of fuzz, from smooth jazz sauce to heavy-metal spice, pedals give players a full menu of options to express their taste.  And just like with food, once you’ve tried one dish, you’ll want to sample them all.

Collecting, trading, and discovering new flavours soon becomes part of the joy of being a tone-loving gourmet geek with a guitar.

Octave

An octave pedal shifts your guitar signal up or down by one or more octaves, blending the altered pitch with your original sound to create a fuller, more complex tone. It can add a deep, bass-like layer underneath your playing or a shimmering high octave on top for lead lines and solos. Classic analogue octave pedals often produce slightly gritty, organic sounds, while modern digital versions track more precisely and can offer multiple octave ranges.

Octave pedals are great for thickening single-note riffs, creating synth-style textures, or even mimicking bass parts when playing alone. They pair well with fuzz or overdrive pedals for massive, harmonically rich tones. Whether you’re after vintage Hendrix-style octave fuzz or a modern polyphonic sound that tracks chords cleanly, an octave pedal opens up a world of creative possibilities and adds real weight and character to your tone.