Versatile overdrive effects pedal for electric bass
Versatile and perfectly balanced overdrive sounds, ranging from rich crunch to brutal fuzz, are the Darkglass Microtubes X Ultra’s speciality. Equipped with variable high-pass and low-pass filters, the pedal splits the bass signal into a high-frequency range for the CMOS distortion circuit and a low-frequency range that remains clean to maintain punch and definition, and can be fattened up using the dedicated compressor if desired. The cutoff frequencies can be precisely selected using the corresponding controls, whilst separate level controls allow for optimal adjustment of the ratio between the high-pass and low-pass signals. For final tone shaping, the Darkglass Microtubes X Ultra also features a 6-band graphic equaliser that precisely targets the frequency ranges that define the tone. With its balanced direct output, the Darkglass Microtubes X Ultra can also be connected directly to audio interfaces, mixing desks or recording equipment, whilst the headphone socket enables silent electric bass playing. The switchable IR-based (Impulse Response) speaker simulation ensures a natural sound experience.
The Darkglass Microtubes X Ultra at a glance:
Overdrive effects pedal for electric bass, manufactured in Finland
High-pass filter for distorted signal
Low-pass filter for the undistorted signal
High-pass control selects the cutoff frequency for the distorted range (100 Hz to 1 kHz)
High-Drive control determines the intensity of the distortion in the high-pass section
High Level control determines the volume of the high-pass signal
Low-pass control selects the cutoff frequency for the undistorted range (50 Hz to 500 Hz)
Low-Comp control determines the compression in the low-pass
Low-Level control determines the volume of the low-pass signal
Graphic 6-band equaliser (Low Shelf +/- 12 dB @ 80 Hz, +/- 12 dB @ 250 Hz, +/- 12 dB @ 500 Hz, +/- 12 dB @ 1.5 kHz, +/- 12 dB @ 3 kHz, high shelf +/- 12 dB @ 5 kHz)
Master Volume controls the overall volume
Balanced direct output with ground lift
Headphone socket
Switchable impulse response-based speaker simulation for Direct-Out and headphones
Aux-In
USB port for connection to the Darkglass Suite software and firmware updates