Darkglass Alpha Omega Photon Distortion Compressor Bass Pedal w/ Cab Sim

Manufacturer's Description

Elevator pitch: The Alpha-Omega Photon combines Darkglass' signature Alpha-Omega parallel distortion with the versatile format of the Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine. In addition to powerful distortion and studio-quality compression, the Alpha-Omega Photon is capable as an audio interface via USB-C or an amp replacement using cab sim IRs and XLR DI output.

Target customer:

• Bassists who want an aggressive distortion, compression, and cab sim pedal
• Recording studios who need a versatile bass tone shaping pedal
• Darkglass fans looking for the most premium version of the Alpha-Omega distortion
• Bassists who need a simple home recording solution

Features

• Unique distortion engine which blends aggressive distortion with multi-band compression for a thick and powerful bass tone
• Compression and distortion can be bypassed independently, and both have 5 selectable modes
• Selectable cabinet simulation with 5 on board IRs. Can be used with the headphone output, XLR DI output, or stereo line outputs
• 6-band graphic EQ with the same touch sensitive sliders found on the Element

Did You Know?

• The signature Alpha-Omega sound uses two distinct distortion circuits (Alpha and Omega) which can be blended or used independantly
• MIDI over 1/8" jack has become common with guitar pedals, and allows players to have complete control over all parameters a pedal offers
• The footswitches double as rotary potentiometers, allowing you to select between the distortion modes, compression modes, and cab sim IRs

Connectivity:

• Mono instrument input (1/4")
• Aux input (1/8" stereo)
• L and R audio outputs (2 x 1/4")
• XLR DI output
• Headphone output (1/8" stereo)
• USB-C (Audio interface and Darkglass Suite)
• MIDI input (1/8" TRS)
• Bluetooth (audio in and Darkglass Suite)

Specifications

• Advanced Alpha-Omega distortion and compression pedal
• MIDI input to externally control parameters
• 6-band graphic EQ
• 5 compressor modes
• 5 distortion modes
• 5 cab sim IRs
• Aux input and headphone output
• Audio interface capability over USB-C