• Combines compressor, distortion, graphic EQ, IR speaker simulation and audio interface in one unit
• Separate signal paths for clean and distortion
• Alpha Omega Distortion with five settings (αΩ, αΩ with Growl, αΩ with Bite, αΩ with Growl and Bite, αΩ Studio Rig)
• Intelligent One-Knob Compressor with five ratio settings (4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1, All In).
• 6-band graphic equalizer with touch sliders and +/- 12 dB Boost or cut per frequency band (low shelf, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1500 Hz, 3000 Hz, high shelf)
• Integrated IR speaker simulation (Impulse Response) with memory locations for five Impulse Responses
• Compression control for adjusting the compressor
• Drive control for the intensity of the distortion
• αΩ-knob for mixing the distortion sounds
• Blend knob for the ratio of clean and distortion signals
• Level knob for the volume of the pedal
• Three memory locations for presets
• Tuner mode
• Performance Lock mode
• Three footswitches with integrated rotary encoders for selecting Compressor Ratio, Distortion Mode and Impulse Response
• Balanced and unbalanced stereo outputs
• Balanced XLR DI Output with ground lift
• Stereo aux-in
• Headphone jack with dedicated level control
• MIDI-In (3.5 mm mini-jack)
• USB-C port for the integrated audio interface and the connection to the Darkglass Suite software
• Bluetooth
• Sturdy metal housing in a practical pedal format
• Operation with optionally available power supply

Flexible Bass Preamp with Alpha Omega Distortion, Compressor, Speaker Simulation and Audio Interface

With the Darkglass Alpha ∙ Omega Φothon, the Finnish effects manufacturer sends the ultimate interpretation of its most successful distortion effect into the race. The practical Bass effect unit combines the extremely flexible distortion circuitry developed together with Jon Stockman from Karnivool with a compressor, graphic EQ and speaker simulation to create an all-in-one preamp that is ideally equipped for Studio and the stage thanks to its integrated audio interface and flexible connections.

Alpha Omega Distortion in five variations

The heart of the Bass Preamps is naturally the established distortion circuit, which provides two freely mixable timbres with the tight α-overdrive and the extreme Ω-distortion. In addition to the unadulterated standard mode, the Alpha Omega Photon comes up with four further distortion variations, which provide additional growl and bite for variety in the sound design. As usual, the αΩ knob mixes both distortion effects, while the Blend knob adds the clean signal for punch and definition.

Compressor, Equalizer and speaker simulation

A practical detail of the Alpha Omega Photon is the intelligent One-Knob Compressor, which can be intuitively adjusted with only one knob and five selectable ratio settings. The graphic 6-band equalizer, which is adjusted via the central touch faders, allows precise adjustment of the timbre with up to 12 dB Boost or cut in the musically selected frequency bands. To achieve a particularly natural sound when playing directly into the mixing console or DAW, the Darkglass Alpha Omega Photon is equipped with five-speaker simulations based on impulse responses.

Audio interface and multiple connections

The Darkglass Alpha Omega also comes with an integrated USB audio interface that makes recording with the perfect sound a breeze. In addition to the stereo outputs on the front panel, which output the signal both balanced and unbalanced, the Alpha Omega Photon has an XLR direct out with ground lift, a stereo aux input and a headphone jack with its own level control.