I’ll dig into this option. I like the idea of more tunable EQ, but the Omicron switches may suit me fine. Thanks!
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Darkglass - Alpha Omega
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I’ll dig into this option. I like the idea of more tunable EQ, but the Omicron switches may suit me fine. Thanks!
Question... it seems to me that the mod knob on my Alpha Omega doesn't have that much effect on the sound at all (not even with blend knob at max). From the 100% Alpha position to the 12:00 position (half Alpha, half Omega) I can't even notice any difference in the sound at all (or so tiny it's not worth mentioning). Only when I turn it 100% to the Omega side I can hear a small difference, but nothing dramatic, at least not to my ears.
If you check out this Alpha Omega demo video (at 14:30) there's a huge difference in the tone between Alpha and Omega side.
On my Alpha Omega the difference is much less obvious. Is it just me or has anyone else using Alpha Omega got the same feeling about this? Could it be faulty mod pot? It could also be my amp/settings as my clean bass sound is way fatter than this one in the demo video which is quite honky. Thanks!
If you check out this Alpha Omega demo video (at 14:30) there's a huge difference in the tone between Alpha and Omega side.
On my Alpha Omega the difference is much less obvious. Is it just me or has anyone else using Alpha Omega got the same feeling about this? Could it be faulty mod pot? It could also be my amp/settings as my clean bass sound is way fatter than this one in the demo video which is quite honky. Thanks!
The A/O difference is pretty noticeable. If you aren’t hearing it, something is out of sorts. I’ve not heard anyone say anything about the change being subtle as you turn the dial.
Well, it is noticable, but as I said, only from 12:00 to 100% Omega side, but still, far from this what I can hear in the video that I posted. Maybe I just need some more time with the pedal (or turn up mids on my amp a bit).
Super noticeable in my setup, could be to do with input or amp your heading into?
Ok, so I tried it with my small combo amp and different bass, and I can say the effect of the mod knob was more obvious. Then I also tried to tweak the EQ on my main amp (I set everything flat), and I also got better mod knob response, just still not what I have expected (and heard in some demo videos).
So I have another question (or a small request if you will) just so I can see where I stand with my perception of subtle vs. huge change in sound. Would you guys please just check out this VMT demo video (at 1:30) where this guy is turning the "ERA" knob from min to max. Would you say the change in sound is very subtle or super obvious? Thanks!
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Yeah, the Mod knob is not subtle at all: the Omega side has a WAY more midrange at hi gain levels.
This is from NAMM last year with @Darkglass on knob duty
This is from NAMM last year with @Darkglass on knob duty
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Yeah, the Mod knob is not subtle at all: the Omega side has a WAY more midrange at hi gain levels.
This is from NAMM last year with @Darkglass on knob duty
ugh that's juicy. Sounds a lot different from clips I've heard of the AOm. Do folks with experience of both find that they're pretty different?
The Alpha and Omega sides? Very different. I keep the knob at about 10:00.
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The drive circuits are identical in those two units, but the EQ on the AO can change the sound quite dramatically.
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I think he meant differences between the Alpha·Omega and the Alpha·Omicron
Oh, thanks. Sorry, no experience with the Alpha·Omicron.
Had both at the same time. They sound pretty much identical with the EQ on the Alpha Omega set to noon, as the EQ is designed to not boost or cut any when set that way. The drive circuit is the exact same circuit, so when leaving the EQ out, the sound is the same as well. Myself, I prefer the Omicron as I personally really don't need the EQ on it.
Heck, the AOm even entirely discarded the VMT for me, and that used to be my guiltiest of guilty pleasure DG pedals as I couldn't properly use it anywhere, but I just loved it way too much, haha.
Did a direct comparison of the AO and AOm, via soundcloud, which I posted in one or several of the Darkglass threads.
If anyone could offer me a tip on how to find it easily I wouldn't mind reposting it ofcourse
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Used my new omicron for first time in the band last night. Oh shes mighty alright, cut through beautifully. Closed my eyes for a few seconds to take it all in, opened them again and..... Oh theres guitarists in here??? Hah
Best od/dist for higher gain heavy riffs that ive had. At home i was like oh yeah this is cool, but in a mix is where this thing belongs.
Best od/dist for higher gain heavy riffs that ive had. At home i was like oh yeah this is cool, but in a mix is where this thing belongs.
Got an Alpha Omega over the break and had some time to play around with it. I'm blown away by how quiet it is. Virtually no noise even with extremely high gain settings. Sounds great with a pick and/or with my 8 string (octaves), but probably won't replace my dUg for fingerstyle which accounts for ~90% of my playing
