Description
The beginning and the end.
With the double distortion engine (Alpha and Omega), the Alpha·Omicron delivers unparalleled versatility, harmonic rich and bone-crushing sound. Designed for bassists in need of a preamplifier to be distinctively heard in any musical context.
Specs
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.
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.
Bite
Boosts High Mids (2.8kHz) for additional presence and definition.
Growl
Shelving Bass Boost for a fatter tone and increased low end saturation.
Output
Connect from the ¼” Output jack to the input of your amplifier or another effects pedal.
Input
Connect your instrument or output from your pedal board to the ¼” mono jack.
9V DC
Only use a regulated 9V DC adapter with a center-negative plug.
Video Review: Alpha · Omicron Bass Dual Distortion & Overdrive
Specifications
| Brand | Darkglass Electronics |
|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 0.25 kg |
| Width (cm) | 7.5 |
| Length (cm) | 11.1 |
| Height (cm) | 4.3 |
| Battery | No |
| Expression | No |
| Jacks position on top | No |
| Switching presets | No |
| Power Supply | 9 Volt |
| Tap tempo | No |
| Bypass | Buffered bypass |
| Digital or Analog | Analog |
| Current Draw, mA | 11 |
| Input Impedance, kΩ | 500 |
| Output Impedance, Ω | 1000 |
| Best For | Bass Guitars |