Description
here at Just Pedals we love this Darkglass Alpha Omega Dual Distortion Bass Pedal.
I hear bass players rejoice with the announcement of the Alpha Omega designed in conjunction with Karnivool bassist Jon Stockman.
This is a brand new circuit from Darkglass that doesn’t have any sign of their Microtubes circuits on-board. After spending months designing this new pedal, the Darkglass guys ended up with 2 circuits they all loved. And because they couldn’t choose which one to include on the pedal, they just used both!
2 Channels
You can use the Mod knob dial between the 2 channels. And because this is a knob rather than a toggle switch, you can blend the channels as much as you want.
With a powerful 3 band EQ you can maximise the response of the pedal to your bass and use the mini toggles to add low-end or top-mid saturation. When you don’t use these toggles, the pedal will have a very natural flat response.
It’s also worth mentioning that though this is a distortion/preamp pedal that nails those Darkglass sounds, you can use it as a flat boost to enhance your current bass sound. Darkglass themselves have said they believe this to be their most versatile pedal.
Outputs
You’ve got all the outputs you’d need on the Alpha Omega with a direct out (With ground lift to prevent any noise) to go directly to the PA or interface. It even has a Parallel output to run into a bass amp on-stage or if you want to put it through some effects and mix them into your dry signal.
Here’s what Darkglass say about the Alpha Omega
Besides being an amazing composer, producer and bassist, Jon Stockman is amazing at crafting some of the most devastating bass tones in the world. We got together in our then Helsinki headquarters 18 months ago and after endless tweaking and tens of prototypes we are finally ready to announce our first co-designed creation: Alpha · Omega.
This creation differs greatly from our previous preamplifiers and overdrives: it is fully operational amplifier based and has two distinct distortion circuits (Alpha and Omega) which can be selected or blended using our Mod knob. This unusual control, in conjunction with the toggle switches and 3 active band equilizer makes Alpha · Omega the most flexible among our designs.
Specifications
- Blend – Mixes the clean and processed signals. The clean signal remains at unity gain while the volume of the overdriven signal is set by the Level knob, allowing for fine mix tuning.
- Level – Sets the volume of the overdriven signal.
- Drive -Sets the amount of gain in the overdriven signal.
- Bite – Boosts High Mids (2.8kHz) for additional presence and definition.
- Growl – Shelving Bass Boost for a fatter tone and increased low end saturation.
- Mod – Selects or mixes between the two distinct distortion circuits: Alpha is punchy, tight with a lot of definition, whereas Omega is simply brutal and raw.
About Darkglass Electronics
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Darkglass Electronics – Sculpting Tone for the Modern Bassist
Darkglass Electronics is a cutting-edge brand renowned for its powerful, high-gain bass pedals and amplifiers. Their products, like the B7K Ultra and Alpha-Omega, are designed to shape and redefine bass tone with precision, offering deep lows, aggressive midrange, and smooth top-end.
Known for their innovative designs and premium components, Darkglass pedals deliver a wide range of tonal options, from subtle overdrive to extreme distortion, while maintaining clarity and definition even at high volumes. Ideal for bassists seeking to push the boundaries of their sound, Darkglass combines modern innovation with legendary tone-shaping capabilities.
Bass
In the realm of guitar effects, “bass” pedals are designed specifically for bass guitars, enhancing their low-end frequencies and allowing bassists to shape their tone and explore new sonic possibilities. These pedals cater to the unique characteristics of the bass guitar and provide various effects to modify its sound. For instance, overdrive and distortion pedals add gain and saturation, giving the bass a gritty or distorted tone. Compression pedals help even out dynamics by smoothing out the volume of loud and soft notes, resulting in a consistent and punchy sound. EQ pedals enable bassists to sculpt their tone by boosting or cutting specific frequencies, allowing them to emphasize certain parts of the sound or compensate for room acoustics.
Other popular bass effects include envelope filters, which produce dynamic filter sweeps in response to playing dynamics, adding rhythmic groove to bass lines. Octave pedals generate harmonies one or two octaves below the original note, creating a fuller and more powerful sound. Modulation effects like chorus, flanger, and phaser add depth and movement by modulating the pitch or phase, creating swirling textures and enhancing the overall presence of the bass line. Lastly, delay and reverb pedals introduce ambience and spatial depth, adding echoes and reflections that enhance the sense of space in music. These diverse effects allow bassists to expand their sonic palette and express their creativity in numerous ways.
Distortion
Distortion is a type of guitar effect that alters the sound by adding sustain, harmonic richness, and a gritty or aggressive character. It clips the audio signal, creating a more saturated and powerful tone. Distortion is commonly used in rock, metal, and punk music, offering everything from warm, crunchy overdrive to heavily saturated, high-gain chaos. Unlike overdrive, which mimics the natural breakup of a tube amp, distortion produces a more intense, compressed, and processed sound. Popular distortion pedals include the Boss DS-1, ProCo Rat, and MXR Distortion+.
Dual
A dual pedal refers to a pedal that combines two separate effects or functions into one unit. These pedals are designed to give musicians more flexibility and space-saving convenience on their pedalboards. Dual pedals can combine any two effects, such as a dual delay, dual distortion, or dual overdrive, allowing the player to switch between or combine both effects in a single stomp.
Dual pedals are great for musicians who want to streamline their setup while still having access to multiple effects without needing multiple individual units. Popular examples include the MXR M-169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay, which offers both delay and modulation options, and the Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Neo Reverb, which combines reverb effects with versatile controls. Dual pedals can be a time-saving, space-efficient way to expand your tone-shaping possibilities.
Guitar FX
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Pedal
A pedal is an electronic device that alters the sound of an electric guitar by applying various effects. Pedals are typically connected in a series between the guitar and amplifier, allowing guitarists to switch effects on and off with their feet while playing.
This enables musicians to quickly and easily change their sound, adding versatility and creativity to their performances.
Pedals are essential tools in many musical genres, including rock, blues, jazz, and metal, allowing artists to craft distinctive and dynamic soundscapes.
Once you buy one, you can’t stop and then you have to sell them and buy more.
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