Darkglass Microtubes 900 Class D Amp

[monkeyfinger]

I think I would have preferred two switches: clean/dirty/(hold)mute, vmt/b3k

 

[MrBEAR]

Just a guess on the new footswitch.

The one button version makes the change when you release the button.

The new version engages upon pressing. I hope.

My issue live was the timing, hold just a titch too long and.........
Mute Engages.

A disaster live when expecting raging, snot nosed growl and your signal gets muted.

 

[ole Jason]

Given the way it works I assume the original footswitch is more complicated than something like the Strymon Multi (TRS Based). Is the bigger one the same way? Is it something we could DIY?

 

[DerekW]

My guess is that the switches aren't on/off. It looks like in order to disengage you would need to press another switch other than the one that is engaged.

Oh that may be. Which would them mean you can't use both drives at the same time. Basically A/B/C buttons.

 

[MrBEAR]

How many guesses do I get?

Clean lamp lit
VMT lit

=

Clean.

Step on clean, killing the light, it goes to VMT.
Step on clean, lights up, and goes back to clean.

So dirt channels are on/off and the clean button is like an over ride.

 

[ole Jason]

Popped open the footswitch. As expected this probably isn't something we can DIY easily. It uses a PIC16F1823 microcontroller. I've seen guys do similar builds for MIDI footswitches. The DG switch looks cool. For my total shot in the dark prediction I'd guess the big switch will be $150 or so given the manufacturing cost and complexity. It is a much more complicated piece of equipment compared to something like the Strymon Multi or a basic TRS switch.

Note: I didn't pull the board to look at the other side. There are a couple through-hole capacitors on the other side along with the switch, jack, and whatever is in the top right.

 

[RickyT]

 

[Dave W]

Yup. Now I want that too. And when is the bag going to be available?

 

[RickyT]

Yup. Now I want that too. And when is the bag going to be available?

Both available in February I think. Better sell a few things me thinks.

 

[neonrich]

Gigbags are coming for November!

@Darkglass Any news on these? Holding off from buying other products in anticipation of a proper case.. !

 

[Anarchyok]

This gives an idea how it works...

 

[LexiconBand]

Finally got our new EP mixed down. Was excited to use my new Darkglass Microtubes 900 exclusively for recording. Running straight out of the 900 into a Mackie Onyx 1640 with minimal ITB compression. Check it out if you are looking for examples of how these things sound for recording. Extremely happy with the results. Basses used are my Sadowsky Metro Will Lee and Fender Jaco signature with HG Thor extra thick epoxied neck and Seymour Duncan Weather Report pickups. Cheers

 

[rufus.K]

Finally got our new EP mixed down. Was excited to use my new Darkglass Microtubes 900 exclusively for recording. Running straight out of the 900 into a Mackie Onyx 1640 with minimal ITB compression. Check it out if you are looking for examples of how these things sound for recording. Extremely happy with the results. Basses used are my Sadowsky Metro Will Lee and Fender Jaco signature with HG Thor extra thick epoxied neck and Seymour Duncan Weather Report pickups. Cheers

I just listened to Brown Sabbath. I enjoyed it.

 

[crguti]

That clancky tone is very annoying. Definitely that tone is not for everyone.

 

[bebass]

Yup. Now I want that too. And when is the bag going to be available?

For USA, the bag and the foot-switch have no due date. Maybe will have more of an idea after NAMM.

 

[Earwaxsculptor]

Np. Slap a JDI on that and call it good.

Well its a J48 here in this pic but here is 4 bass tracks of thunder going to the board:

Clean DI (J48) right from the bass (Passive Jazz)
MT900 DI Post
Mic'd NV610 fed from MT900
Dirty dirt pedalboard through the VT Bass Pre

 

[Lammchop93]

Any cab info at NAMM? I saw the new alpha omega pedal though!

 

[ole Jason]

Looks like the bag will be a little over $100

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[bebass]

Looks like the bag will be a little over $100

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Interesting, but as of Monday the USA distributor had no pricing available. We will see how close the above is once it is actually available for us. I am hoping they come back from NAMM with that info.

 

[drearylands]

Hey guys

Are "Power amp in" and "Return" the same thing?

When I use "power amp in" the master volume does not work.

Why?