Darkglass Microtubes 900 Class D Amp

[bjelkeman]

I haven't tried any other cabs with it so it's hard to say much other than it sounds great (and is extremely powerful).
The adjustable tweeter helps control the presence of saturated tones. Lately I've been doing tweeter 0% on the 112 and 90% on the 210 for my rock trio (with distorted strat and big drums).

Thanks. Vanderklay's rep in Sweden is my buddy, so I really need to try this.

 

[eloann]

Thanks. Vanderklay's rep in Sweden is my buddy, so I really need to try this.

Trying is always the best option especially if you can A/B them against your usual cabs.
I played a Hartke cab for a while and I remember being quite satisfied with it, however upon trying the Vanderkley it was immediately apparent they were a league above.

I've been meaning to record my bass arrangement of Highway Star's organ solo through this rig. Will report back when (if ever) I have.

 

[Maureen M]

Here's a clip from our last show - Darkglass into an ampeg fridge (not mine, space was tight so we backlined).
All the grit is coming from the amp. I only have swishy stuff - phasers, wah etc. - on my pedalboard.

 

[Alan Mountain]

Here's a clip from our last show - Darkglass into an ampeg fridge (not mine, space was tight so we backlined).
All the grit is coming from the amp. I only have swishy stuff - phasers, wah etc. - on my pedalboard.

Kick ass tone. Love the song

 

[Maureen M]

Thanks
I really love this amp, so many possibilities

 

[Nomogram]

Here's a clip from our last show - Darkglass into an ampeg fridge (not mine, space was tight so we backlined).
All the grit is coming from the amp. I only have swishy stuff - phasers, wah etc. - on my pedalboard.

Very cool stuff, I like the tone and the song, too.

 

[Cuzzie]

@Maureen M nicely done

Simplicity at its best, as I am getting older I am getting more simple, and not just in my bass gear....

 

[zwish]

Forgive me if this has been discussed before, but I couldn't find anything via search.

Can the Microtubes 900 be operated without a speaker load and just use the XLR out as a DI into a recording interface for silent recording? Thanks!

 

[bjelkeman]

Forgive me if this has been discussed before, but I couldn't find anything via search.

Can the Microtubes 900 be operated without a speaker load and just use the XLR out as a DI into a recording interface for silent recording? Thanks!

Yes.

 

[zwish]

Yes.

Awesome, do you need to change any setting or does the amp automatically detect that there is no speaker load present?

 

[bjelkeman]

Awesome, do you need to change any setting or does the amp automatically detect that there is no speaker load present?

As far as I know there is nothing one needs to do.

 

[SamPerdisian]

Awesome, do you need to change any setting or does the amp automatically detect that there is no speaker load present?

I have been using it at home like this for a while now. Just plug the XLR in and go

 

[Cuzzie]

Ah

That is awesome

So technically I could go DG amp DI out into my behringer xenys 502 mixer and then headphones into the mixer for silent home practice?

If this is the case, I will be mighty happy!

 

[SamPerdisian]

Ah

That is awesome

So technically I could go DG amp DI out into my behringer xenys 502 mixer and then headphones into the mixer for silent home practice?

If this is the case, I will be mighty happy!

For sure! I run from the amps XLR out into a scarlet interface and then into Logic to record ideas, jam and practice. Should work the same with your setup.

 

[ev223]

Ah

That is awesome

So technically I could go DG amp DI out into my behringer xenys 502 mixer and then headphones into the mixer for silent home practice?

If this is the case, I will be mighty happy!

Cant see why that wouldn't work

 

[Cuzzie]

Cheers guys

Happy Easter bunny now

 

[Maureen M]

@Maureen M nicely done

Simplicity at its best, as I am getting older I am getting more simple, and not just in my bass gear....

Thanks! And I definitely agree about the simplicity - I feel really lucky to play with a guitarist who understands that. She is ridiculously good but is also a good enough songwriter to show restraint and to keep the song as the primary focus.

 

[Cuzzie]

Only one thing to add is that you are both good.

 

[Maureen M]

Thank you

 

[seBASStien]

Where do you put the Super Symmetry in the chain ?
Instrument > Compressor > M900
Instrument > M900 > Compressor in effect loop

And what would you suggest if you had to ad the Alpha Omega pedal ?

Thanks.