Description
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.
- Innovative Dual Engine Distortion: The Alpha·Omicron uses two unique distortion engines, Alpha and Omega, allowing you to dial in a range of tones from gritty and growling to smooth and thick—perfect for bass players seeking ultimate versatility.
- Blend Control for Tonal Clarity: With a blend knob that mixes your clean and distorted signals, the Alpha·Omicron ensures your original bass tone stays intact while adding rich, aggressive distortion on top.
- Tone-Sculpting Power: Equipped with an intuitive 3-band EQ, this pedal lets you shape your sound with precision, from deep lows to pronounced highs, adapting easily to any playing style or genre.
- Ideal for Live & Studio Use: Built with Darkglass’s renowned craftsmanship, the Alpha·Omicron is designed to deliver outstanding sound and reliability on stage and in the studio, meeting the needs of professional bassists.
- Compact, Road-Ready Design: This pedal combines premium build quality with a compact size, making it easy to integrate into any pedalboard setup, ready to endure years of heavy use.
- Easy-to-Use Alpha and Omega Blending: Switch seamlessly between the warm saturation of Alpha and the bold, aggressive tone of Omega for a diverse sonic palette that can handle anything from metal to rock and jazz.
Video Review: Darkglass Electronics Alpha Omicron Bass Dual Distortion & Overdrive
| 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 |
Customer Reviews
Amazon's prices are at least $10 better than the next closest (L&M in Canada) and the delivery was basically next day -- just in time for rehearsal and big show. Amazing tone and power. I personally run EH's Big Muff Pi (fuzz) behind it at times and it really brings the fuzz to life when necessary. If you're looking for a way to sculpt your tone and add some OD, get this pedal.
Une fois la bête apprivoisée ce n'est que du bonheur. Jumelée avec l'Harmonic Booster DG c'est une merveille de brutalité. Les possibilités de réglages sont énormes...d'un overdrive subtile a une distorsion très lourde et brutale. Ma Stingray sonne comme une tonne de brique a travers mon SVT. La qualité de fabrication est impeccable. Je recommande fortement.
Just what I need. Its got the perfect metal tone, but not limited to it. Could be an overdrive or a massive metal punch to the face, depending on the tones you choose!
THE PEDAL IS AWESOME! Awesome looking and the growl have so much power, while the bite is really punchy!
I love the versatility of being able to choose between the Alpha and Omega, dialling for the perfect tone.
Nasty thick tone, sweet box.