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The Dreadbox Darkness pedal is a sophisticated digital reverb effect unit designed to offer rich and dynamic reverb effects suitable for a wide range of musical applications.
Key Features
Digital True Stereo Reverb: The Darkness pedal provides true stereo input and output, ensuring a wide and immersive soundstage.
Flexible Shimmer Reverb with Gate Function: This feature allows for the creation of lush, shimmering reverb effects with an integrated gate function to control the reverb tail.
32-bit @ 48kHz Digital Effects Processor: High-quality digital processing ensures pristine sound quality.
Variable Time Scale with Modulation: Offers modulation options with Triangle or Sample & Hold waveforms, providing dynamic reverb textures.
Selectable Pitch Shift: Allows pitch shifting of +/-12 semitones with a variable mix amount, perfect for adding shimmering effects.
Up to 30 Seconds Decay Times: Capable of producing long, atmospheric reverb tails.
2-Pole Damping Filter: Features a selectable high-pass or low-pass filter to shape the reverb tone.
Freeze Function: Incorporates a micro looper that holds up to 150ms of the input signal for creating a freeze effect.
Versatile Gate Effect: Includes variable attack and release times for precise control over the reverb envelope.
Selectable Tails Bypass: Offers the option to let the reverb tails continue when the effect is bypassed, for smoother transitions.
Connectivity and Controls
Inputs/Outputs: Equipped with true stereo IN/OUT using TS unbalanced 6.4mm jacks.
Power Supply: Operates on a standard 9V DC BOSS-style center pin negative power supply (not included).
Compact Design: Dimensions are 14 x 10 x 5.6 cm, making it an easy fit on any pedalboard.
Current Draw: The pedal draws 150mA of current, ensuring efficient power consumption.
Applications
The Dreadbox Darkness is ideal for various applications:
Guitars and Synthesizers: Suitable for both instruments, offering versatile reverb options.
Contrabass and Other Instruments: Enhances the sound of a wide range of instruments with its high-quality reverb effects.
Build and Design
Robust Construction: Built with durable components to withstand live performance.
User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive controls allow for easy real-time adjustments, making it a versatile tool for both live and studio use.
The Dreadbox Darkness pedal is designed to offer musicians a versatile and powerful reverb tool, capable of producing a wide array of reverb effects.
I totally love this thing! Sometimes I use it just as an happy accident machine for new inspiration but its new place is next to the Syntakt, controlled via midi - perfect to my taste!
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