Designed in collaboration with renowned bassist and producer Amos Heller, the Darkglass Kaamos pushes the boundaries of bass tone with a fusion of aggressive distortion and seismic octave-down effects. This powerhouse pedal delivers deep, defined lows and raw, saturated drive, giving you a massive sonic foundation to reshape your sound.
Key Features
- Blend Control – Adjusts the mix of distortion and clean signal
- Drive Control – Dial in the amount of distortion from subtle grit to full-on fuzz
- Drive Mod – Blend between two distinct drive circuits (a and O)
- Tone Control – Fine-tune your distortion tone
- Octave Filter – Shape the frequency response of the low-octave effect
- Octave Level & Modes – Choose between three distinct octave types
- Parallel or Series Routing – Customize the interaction between effects
- Dedicated Sub-Octave Output – Route just the low-octave signal to a separate amp
- Movable Effects Loop – Three selectable placements within the signal chain
- Balanced XLR Direct Output – Ideal for direct PA or studio use
- Ground Lift Switch – Eliminates unwanted noise from ground loops
Creative Control
Every detail is precision-crafted for seamless integration into your rig, ensuring you stay in command of your signature tone.
- Stack effects in series for thick, crushing saturation
- Run effects in parallel for complex, layered textures
- Move the effects loop into three selectable positions, unlocking new interaction possibilities for your pedalboard
- Route a dedicated sub-octave output, perfect for multi-amp setups
Signature Darkglass Drive & Octaver
The Kaamos combines the brutal drive of the Alpha Omicron with a powerful octaver, offering three distinct octave voicing modes:
- Sublime: Monophonic mute-type tracking
- Sublemon: Monophonic flip-type tracking
- Subcitri: Polyphonic tracking for extended harmonic richness
Dial in everything from subtle warmth to total sonic chaos with dedicated controls for blend, drive, octave filtering, and effect positioning.
Stunning Performance
Crafted for durability and stage-ready reliability, Kaamos features premium construction, intuitive controls, and versatile connectivity options, making it the ultimate centrepiece for any serious bassist’s setup.
Connections
- Input: ¼” mono jack (instrument or pedalboard input)
- Output: ¼” mono jack (to amp or effects)
- Sub Output: ¼” (isolated low-octave signal)
- Send/Return: ¼” jacks for effects loop routing
- Direct Output: Balanced XLR for PA or recording setups
- 9V DC Power Input: Requires 400mA regulated supply (centre-negative)
Specifications
- Width: 125mm (5″)
- Length: 96mm (3¾”)
- Height: 57mm (2¼”)
- Weight: 450g (0.99 lb)
