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Darkglass gripe (but some love too)

Winston H

Winston H

Apr 3, 2021
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#1
Ok, so just recently got my one and only pedal - the Alpha Omega. And upon unboxing, my initial joy was soon replaced with dismay. No battery option, and no included power supply.

Yeah, my own fault for not reading the fine print when I ordered it. But seriously, the whole Euro "save the environment" thing just went too far. I could be using rechargeable 9V batteries . And I hate having extra cords on stage. Really p***ed me off having to then wait till the weekend to go and buy a power supply.

That aside, I love the tonal capabilities of this thing combined with my Thumb 6 NT.

Maybe a suggestion for Darkglass to incorporate an internal lithium battery for those who want to eliminate the need for running power to the front of stage.
 

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:roflmao:

This is common and regular practice in the pedal world.
Many, many manufacturers have gone this route.
It's been like that for a while.
I do understand you're kinda bummed, but batteries suck.
This comment though: "the whole Euro "save the environment" thing just went too far" is absolutely ridiculous.
(yes I read the part about how you could be using rechargeable batteries)
You've experienced a mild inconvenience, I promise it will be okay.
 
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nadeau14 said:
We recycle batteries, so this no battery nonsense amounts to a lot of virtue signaling and probably saved cost on parts/labour. Not to mention they encourage you to buy their power supply.
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Who encourages you to buy their power supply?
Darkglass doesn't make one.
As most pedal manufacturers don't.
Larger companies do but most of those allow battery use.

You and the OP are cracking me up, y'all hilarious.


 
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nadeau14 said:
We recycle batteries, so this no battery nonsense amounts to a lot of virtue signaling and probably saved cost on parts/labour. Not to mention they encourage you to buy their power supply.
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why would anyone want to use a battery in a pedal? You're creating a single point of failure. And they seem to always die at the worst possible time. And they will die, guranteed. Batteries are unreliable, expensive, again - they die, and whether you like it or not they are bad for the environment. Not to mention many pedals drain them even when not in use. Waste of money. A power supply is a one time purchase. This sounds like an OCD tick of "I want to do it the hard way because that's the way I've always done it."
 
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Winston H said:
Ok, so just recently got my one and only pedal - the Alpha Omega. And upon unboxing, my initial joy was soon replaced with dismay. No battery option, and no included power supply.

Yeah, my own fault for not reading the fine print when I ordered it. But seriously, the whole Euro "save the environment" thing just went too far. I could be using rechargeable 9V batteries . And I hate having extra cords on stage. Really p***ed me off having to then wait till the weekend to go and buy a power supply.

That aside, I love the tonal capabilities of this thing combined with my Thumb 6 NT.

Maybe a suggestion for Darkglass to incorporate an internal lithium battery for those who want to eliminate the need for running power to the front of stage.
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In a week with deadly floods across Europe your comment reads like tragic parody.
 
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Mine is on a pedal board with a power supply, so no issues there.
However, there is no way to lock the pedal on! I have to push a button every single time! IT'S RUINING MY LIFE!

Seriously, just deal with the adapter, it's worth it. That pedal is amazing.

Using a wireless, I always put brand new batteries in it before a show and now have a stockpile of partially drained batteries at the rehearsal space. I would do the same with pedals. The adapter is a plus, not a disadvantage.
 
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grimjim said:
Mine is on a pedal board with a power supply, so no issues there.
However, there is no way to lock the pedal on! I have to push a button every single time! IT'S RUINING MY LIFE!

Seriously, just deal with the adapter, it's worth it. That pedal is amazing.

Using a wireless, I always put brand new batteries in it before a show and now have a stockpile of partially drained batteries at the rehearsal space. I would do the same with pedals. The adapter is a plus, not a disadvantage.
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Thats why I was suggesting an internal lithium rechargeable pack, like I have in my Warwick. They're small and light, no reason it couldn't be done. That way for gigs you don't have to worry about being plugged in, just have to charge it up when using it at home.
 
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I don't think you are the victim of a Euro conspiracy or any polar bear saving shenanigans. It's just been a solid 30 years since most pedals had to have 9 volt blocks.

But if you want a battery really badly why don't you get an adapter? They're about $4. Keep extra batteries on hand because a lot of pedals consume more power than you think.

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