Distortion (Bass distortion preamp with compression, 6-band EQ and cab-sim IR (advanced format)) · $649.99
The Darkglass Electronics Alpha Omega Photon is a hybrid bass distortion preamp with compression, 6-band EQ and cab-sim IR (advanced format) pedal based on the Alpha / Omega parallel distortion, with Alpha/Omega distortion (5 modes), compression (5 ratios: 4:1/8:1/12:1/20:1/all-in), 6-band graphic EQ; 5 IR cab slots controls, made in Finland. Features MIDI. From $649.99.
| Category | Distortion (Bass distortion preamp with compression, 6-band EQ and cab-sim IR (advanced format)) |
| Circuit / based on | Alpha / Omega parallel distortion |
| Signal | Hybrid |
| Controls | Alpha/Omega distortion (5 modes), compression (5 ratios: 4:1/8:1/12:1/20:1/all-in), 6-band graphic EQ; 5 IR cab slots |
| Switches | ground lift; cab-sim; mode selects |
| Footswitches | 1 |
| MIDI | Yes |
| I/O | 1/4" in; 1/8" stereo aux in; headphone out (16-600 ohm); XLR DI (ground lift); balanced 1/4" outs; MIDI in; USB-C audio interface |
| Power | 9V DC |
| Power draw | 500 mA |
| Country of manufacture | Finland |
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