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Darkglass Alpha-Omega Photon Bass Distortion/Compression Pedal

Bass Distortion/Compressor Pedal with 5 Distortion Modes, 5 Compressor Modes, 6-band Graphic EQ, MIDI Input, and USB Interface
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The Incredible Alpha-Omega Pedal Meets Enhanced Versatility

For many bassists, the Darkglass Alpha-Omega pedal represents the pinnacle of modern bass tone. With the Alpha-Omega Photon, you can channel that sound in an optimized format with enhanced flexibility. By taking a few cues from the Darkglass Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine, the Alpha-Omega Photon forgoes the original layout for streamlined knobs and touch-sensitive EQ settings. Under the hood, you get five different distortion and compression modes to explore, with a 6-band graphic equalizer to tweak your tone to taste. When it comes time to hit the road, built-in cabinet sim IRs let you leave the heavy cabs at home, which is ideal when needing a fly rig for last-second gigs and practice sessions. Hook the Alpha-Omega up to your Mac or PC via USB-C, and this pedal turns into a formidable audio interface for quick and easy tracking. Complete with an aux-in and a headphone output for private practice sessions and even Bluetooth audio streaming, the Darkglass Alpha-Omega Photon Bass Distortion/Compression Pedal rightly earns its place in any discerning bass player's rig.

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Wide-ranging bass tones with 10 unique modes and 6-band EQ

Though sized to fit comfortably on your pedalboard, the Alpha-Omega Photon pumps out massive tone with ease. To accomplish this, Darkglass equipped it with five independent distortion and compression modes, letting you mix and match modes from each side to nail whatever sound you seek. Once you lock in those modes, a touch-sensitive 6-band graphic EQ makes it a breeze to adjust frequencies — this one-stop solution for crafting sounds is something Sweetwater bassists thoroughly appreciate when streamlining their gigging boards. Throw the Alpha-Omega Photon in your rig and prepare to journey through an endless world of bass tones!

Built-in USB audio interface for easy recording

With its built-in USB audio interface, the Alpha-Omega Photon is an easy way to connect to your DAW software to record song ideas or add your part to a shared project. The USB-C connectivity also allows you to connect with the Darkglass Suite app for added control options as well as Bluetooth audio streaming. With its ability to excel in so many useful applications, the Alpha-Omega Photon is highly recommended to any bass player.

Darkglass Alpha-Omega Photon Bass Distortion/Compression Pedal Features:

  • Darkglass' lauded Alpha-Omega pedal reformatted for versatility
  • Blends distortion and multi-band compression for thick, full-bodied bass tone
  • 5 distortion modes and 5 compression modes can be mixed and matched to perfection
  • Both effects can be bypassed independently to fit any sound or style
  • Selectable cab sim with 5 IRs lets you go completely cab-less through headphone, XLR, and stereo line outputs
  • Touch-sensitive 6-band graphic EQ allows for split-second adjustments
  • USB-C connectivity for use as an audio interface with your Mac or PC, and to connect to Darkglass Suite mobile app
  • Bluetooth audio streaming and 1/8-inch aux in for practicing along with tracks from your mobile device
  • Powerful solution for practicing, live performance, and recording sessions

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Tech Specs

  • Pedal Type: Bass Distortion, Compressor
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument), 1 x 1/8" (aux in)
  • Outputs: 2 x 1/4", 1 x XLR (direct out), 1 x 1/8" (headphones)
  • MIDI I/O: 1 x 1/8" TRS Type-B (in), USB
  • USB: 1 x USB-C
  • Bluetooth: Yes, Audio Streaming and Added Control via Darkglass Suite App
  • EQ: 6-band Graphic EQ (touch sliders)
  • Controls: Compression, Drive, Mod, Blend
  • Features: 5 x Cab Sim IRs
  • Software: Darkglass Suite
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
  • Power Usage: 500mA minimum
  • Height: 2.36"
  • Width: 7.08"
  • Depth: 4.72"
  • Weight: 1.54 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: AOPH

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Elvis Has Left the Building!

The KING!!

A most amazing tool that you must consider to cover so many tasks and dirt sounds. Darkglass has really outdone themselves this time...
by Ty Murdock on

Solid pedal

This pedal is awesome for anyone looking for that punchy metal tone
by Mike Paasche from OCALA, FL on

Darkglass makes HEAT

Love this thing. I'm now able to keep my amp in my band's practice space instead of lugging it to and from home. I take my Photon back home so I can still practice with amazing tone and save myself back pain. Best part is that you can save your presets so you never have to worry about remembering your setup or taking a picture only to realize it just doesn't sound the same as "that one time you had it set up perfectly."

I thought the app that Darkglass pushes was going to be one of those useless apps that every smart appliance comes with nowadays, but the app actually has amazing functionality (the noise gate alone is great).

I enjoy that this pedal does so much, and it does it all well. In my opinion you can ditch your EQ, compressor, tuner, and noise gate pedals and just use this bad boy. The cab sims are great once you find whatever tone you were looking for. When playing around by myself I often use a variety of different ones, but for serious playing I tend to stick to a 810 or 410. The distortion modes have a wide variety of uses, thought DG is known for it's modern metal tone, I am able to get nice drive tones that aren't transparent and work well in different subgenres of rock. The compressor also works very well considering DG's minimalist approach to its use. It's also got a tuner that was completely nonsensical to me until I saw a video on someone explaining it; after figuring out how to use it I realized how handy it is. Admittedly I'm hesitant about the longevity of the touch screen EQ, but as of now it works fine. It's also a great DI box and it comes with the previously mentioned noise gate. One cool thing about its 3 main outs is that you are able to customize each individual's output (e.g. I can use the DI into the PA with every function enabled, and I can use one of the balanced outs into my amp and cab without the cabsim enabled at the same time).
by David on

Alpha time

Very happy with this Darkglass equipment. Let's me practice with same tones as my alpha omega 900 and 212 cab. Love the the portability. The app makes set up and adjustments a breeze.
by Chris from WY on

The best pedal I have

Out of all the pedals on my board, this is the only one i now consider to be truly needed. I had the omicron and the ultra, this is closer to the ultra, but more clear. The eq is insanely responsive, the drive engine on this is just phenomenal, and the added cab sim...just amazing. Didnt think i was going to care about the bluetooth connection til i actually used the app. And while the app isn't the best, it's still awesome to use. This is definitely a pedal i will not be letting off my board any time soon....atleast until darkglass comes up with something better....but good luck to them on that.
by El Gordo Gringo from PITTSBURGH on
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