Darkglass Anagram Multi FX Announced

[IvanBassist]

so, I typically just use one preset per band/set. I just change scenes within the preset as needed... tonight was the first time i ended up doing the two switch stomp while trying to change the scene and ended up on the next preset- which was empty.. quite a bummer mid song. Switching back felt like it took forever

@IvanBassist Is there any way to implement (or is there already) a way to lock the preset so you cannot accidentally jump to the next preset while switching scenes within a preset? I might be in the minority just using a single preset for my set, but still it would be nice to know its not gonna jump forward or backward on me if my toe is a little errant (i tend to move a round a lot onstage).

Currently there's no way to lock things like you described. I can't promise any implementation of that, either.

As a workaround, you could fill a bank with the same preset three times and use the middle one to be in the safe zone.

 

[gustobassman]

Currently there's no way to lock things like you described. I can't promise any implementation of that, either.

As a workaround, you could fill a bank with the same preset three times and use the middle one to be in the safe zone.

Brilliant. Thank you.

 

[Mojo34]

I've been watching Ivan's videos demonstrating the latest amps, and I'm really impressed by the sound. Great work. I'm putting cash aside slowly...

Has anyone tried a Sushi More (or equivalent) in the effects loop to add real tubes to the Anagram?

 

[Mojo34]

And related to that last question, could you make the Anagram's FX Loop block the very last thing in the chain, that is, to have the More (for example) as the last thing before the XLR out? Some people have said that the More works well after everything else. Thanks!

 

[IvanBassist]

And related to that last question, could you make the Anagram's FX Loop block the very last thing in the chain, that is, to have the More (for example) as the last thing before the XLR out? Some people have said that the More works well after everything else. Thanks!

I have used the Finally v3 in a similar way. Not in the loop, but using the outputs.

You can definitely place the FX as the last block to have the More going back into the Anagram

 

[Mojo34]

Thanks, I watched your video with the Finally... very informative. Very good sound! If I could get a similar sort of behavior with the More as the last block, it might work well too. Also, I wanted to say that your playing on the video with the Swirl amp is outstanding!

 

[IvanBassist]

Thanks, I watched your video with the Finally... very informative. Very good sound! If I could get a similar sort of behavior with the More as the last block, it might work well too. Also, I wanted to say that your playing on the video with the Swirl amp is outstanding!

Thanks! I always try to challenge myself when writing and performing those little tracks for the demos.

Often I have to practice the stuff I come up with haha

 

[jefframm]

I'm curious whether anyone has run into this problem with 1.11 of OS. I've got a patch that uses the send and return blocks where I have my MXR Bass Synth pedal plugged in. With the update to 1.11, the Send/Return is functioning on ALL of my patches - regardless of whether Send / Return blocks are in that particular patch.

I'm wondering is Send / Return is now "global" without blocks being present - or maybe I've hit a bug in 1.11?

For reference - I was previously on 1.07 and it behaved as expected where the Synth only sounded where explicit Send / Return blocks were deployed in a patch.

Thanks for any help / guidance. Jeff

Just a heads up for anyone who was following this - the error I was seeing was 100% "user error". I'll spare you my embarrassing details, but want to thank Ivan and the DG crew for trying to help me resolve what turned out to be something that I had screwed up on my side. Ivan and the team were great in giving me things to test, a special code lode, etc. - which showed incredible responsiveness on their side.

I'm LOVING my Anagram - using it on gigs weekly - and despite my "idiot error" above - it's working as I want and need it to.

Having owned lots of brands, I'll also say that Ivan and DG guys have been super responsive - which is impressive given the number of units out there and the diversity of their product offerings.

Peace! Jeff. (Ivan - check your email...)

 

[AnthonyBe]

Is there any way to implement (or is there already) a way to lock the preset so you cannot accidentally jump to the next preset while switching scenes within a preset? I might be in the minority just using a single preset for my set, but still it would be nice to know its not gonna jump forward or backward on me if my toe is a little errant (i tend to move a round a lot onstage).

No there isn't.

There is a 'Lock Mode' (Is there a way to "Lock" a Preset? Like, a Stage Mode?) but it doesn't solve the above problem.

The best workaround (and yes, this is a kludge) is to make a copy of your Preset into each Preset slot in the Bank, and then also in the banks above/below, to cover all bases. That way, wherever you end up, it's the same Preset.
Some people find that footswitch toppers (https://www.talkbass.com/wiki/anagram-accessories/) help them with this problem as it gives them a slightly larger target to hit (you could argue that in could also make it easier to hit 2 footswitches).

The 'closeness' of the footswitches on the Anagram was a concern for me, but I now MIDI automate all my Preset and Scene changes so I'm rarely jumping on a footswitch and thus avoiding the problem. In rehearsals for new material when I don't have the MIDI automation setup yet, with my Size 11 feet and preferred fat/wide soled shoes, then I just have to be careful

 

[pfschim]

Interested to know if Anagram users are using any preamp/DI after the Anagram. I think I have seen some pics on this thread like that. I also think I saw @IvanBassist using a Sushibox as the last box, along with a Cali76CB in front of the Anagram.

 

[Rockgeezer]

Interested to know if Anagram users are using any preamp/DI after the Anagram. I think I have seen some pics on this thread like that. I also think I saw @IvanBassist using a Sushibox as the last box, along with a Cali76CB in front of the Anagram.

Broughton Messenger Jr. at end. I’ve had it for many years on my HX Stomp Xl board, my Nano Cortex board and this current Anagram board. Not absolutely needed on any of them but I’ve gotten accustomed to its operation and solid, transparent sound and for me, it’s just such a quick and simple one-knob reach adjustment for FOH gain and eq on the fly in a live situation.

 

[bigcupholder]

I keep getting the warning about DSP usage. It'd be great if that wasn't full screen, because it repeatedly blocks me from deleting things while I'm trying to deal with the warning.

Ideally the Anagram would display the approximate DSP usage so we could see the impact of different blocks and plan accordingly.

 

[wolffire99]

Interested to know if Anagram users are using any preamp/DI after the Anagram. I think I have seen some pics on this thread like that. I also think I saw @IvanBassist using a Sushibox as the last box, along with a Cali76CB in front of the Anagram.

Been using the tone hammer after it and using a nam capture of the tone hammer at high gain as a drive block going back into it.

 

[pfschim]

more questions ...
any of you Anagram users powering the unit with a USB power bank. It seems like it can be done, just interested in experiences going that route

 

[IvanBassist]

I keep getting the warning about DSP usage. It'd be great if that wasn't full screen, because it repeatedly blocks me from deleting things while I'm trying to deal with the warning.

Ideally the Anagram would display the approximate DSP usage so we could see the impact of different blocks and plan accordingly.

Did this start happening recently with presets that did not trigger the DSP warning before?

Are you getting any sound glitches while playing?

Are you using NAMs?

 

[Esquillama]

Absolutely.
I power mine with a small INIU 20,000mAh power bank for rehearsals and gigs.
For at home practice, I use the original power supply.
Flawless so far, and with this particular power bank powering the Anagram and a Shure GLXD+ wireless I get enough for a 4 hour gig and still have about 45% or so left over.

I hope that helps. You just need to make sure the power bank is PD compatible.

 

[drpepper]

more questions ...
any of you Anagram users powering the unit with a USB power bank. It seems like it can be done, just interested in experiences going that route

Yes. A number of users are running battery banks. I just got mine, so I don’t have long-term experience yet, but based on setup/practice use and one rehearsal where it was on for close to three hours, a 20,000 mAh bank in my use case (preset mode with fairly straightforward block chains) looks like it will run well past any gigs I’m doing.

I initially got a 27,500 mAh bank (also INIU) that fit perfectly under a Pedaltrain Nano, but I heard some noise when both the Anagram and the wireless were plugged in. So for now at least although I didn't spend any time really trying to pinpoint the noise issue, it's two 20,000 mAh banks—even though something smaller would work fine for just the wireless. I may reconfigure later.

Even though the Anagram will be powered via USB, I also got an extra PD step-up converter for it so I can power it through the regular socket when I want to connect it to the computer (via USB).

 

[JengDoe]

Right now I’m choosing a good device for bass, and I’m considering two main options: Anagram and Quad Cortex. Fractal is out because of its huge size, I plan to carry the device in the front pocket of my bass gig bag.

Size matters to me, and Anagram clearly wins here.
At the same time, I’d like to play guitar a bit starting this year, and the versatility of the Quad Cortex fits well for that. However, about 95% of my focus is on bass.

How good is the pitch shifter in Anagram? Would it allow me to play covers in different tunings on a single four-string bass without using an external pedal like the Boss XS-1 or Digitech Drop? On other top-tier multi-FX, this works well.

 

[drpepper]

I'm noticing that the power requirements printed on the Anagram say "9-12" volts...

Does that mean there shouldn't be an issue using a 12V PD step up converter? Anyone using a 12V power supply or converter?

It's mostly aesthetic, but I'm not thrilled with the bulkiness, height and (admittedly silly, but yes) color of the recommended myVolts tip. Although in searching, the center-negative aspect was probably what limited choices the most, maybe looking for a 12V would add some other options.

 

[bigcupholder]

Did this start happening recently with presets that did not trigger the DSP warning before?

Are you getting any sound glitches while playing?

Are you using NAMs?

1. No, I changed the preset. The preset was working fine but then I added the fx loop block and that pushed it over the limit. I had to remove a surprising number of blocks to compensate for the fx loop.

2. Yeah, it's noticeable. I know what you mean in the sense that I've had the warning before with no audible issues but that was not the case this time.

3. Yeah, I'm using NAM. I understand they're a compute hog but I'm using the Anagram for both bass and guitar, and NAM is essential for this to be usable with guitar for me. Ideally I'd like to use two standard profiles, but I could make it work with one standard profile (for the amp) and one lite or feather profile (for a pedal), depending on what other blocks I'd have to sacrifice in either case.

To be fair, I bought the Anagram expecting I'd be operating under some constraints (relative to something like a Helix Stadium, Axe FX 3, etc) and I'm fine with that. I'd just like the constraints to be more clear. Something like a DSP meter on the signal chain view that could be optionally enabled in the settings would be great.