Darkglass Alpha Omega Bass Preamp & Overdrive - Jon Stockman Design | No Limit Guitar Co, Idaho Falls
The Darkglass Alpha Omega delivers two distinct distortion circuits in one revolutionary bass preamp, co-designed with renowned bassist and producer Jon Stockman. This fully operational amplifier-based preamp features the punchy, tight Alpha circuit and the brutal, raw Omega circuit, selectable or blendable via the innovative Mod control. Perfect for modern bassists seeking maximum tonal flexibility with professional-grade preamp capabilities, balanced outputs, and the signature Darkglass sound that has defined contemporary bass tone.
Product Overview
The Alpha Omega represents a breakthrough in bass preamp design, featuring two completely different distortion circuits that can be used independently or blended for unique hybrid tones. The Alpha circuit delivers punchy, tight overdrive with exceptional definition perfect for cutting through dense mixes, while the Omega circuit provides brutal, raw saturation for aggressive modern bass styles.
The fully operational amplifier-based design ensures superior headroom and clarity compared to traditional transistor-based circuits. The innovative Mod control allows seamless selection or blending between Alpha and Omega circuits, creating an unprecedented range of overdrive characters from a single pedal.
The comprehensive three-band active EQ with ±12dB range provides surgical tone shaping, while dedicated Bite and Growl controls offer quick access to presence enhancement and low-end saturation. Professional I/O includes balanced direct output and parallel output for complex signal routing in studio and live applications.
Ideal For
- Modern metal and progressive bassists seeking both tight definition and brutal saturation tones
- Studio musicians requiring professional preamp with balanced outputs for direct recording applications
- Live performers needing reliable, versatile overdrive that cuts through heavy guitar-driven mixes
- Session players who need quick access to multiple overdrive characters without pedal switching
- Bass players seeking the signature Darkglass sound that has shaped contemporary heavy music
Key Features
Dual Distortion Circuits
Alpha delivers punchy, tight overdrive with definition, while Omega provides brutal, raw saturation. Innovative Mod control allows selection or blending of both circuits for unprecedented tonal flexibility.
Jon Stockman Co-Design
Developed in collaboration with renowned bassist and producer Jon Stockman, ensuring real-world performance optimization and professional-grade tone shaping capabilities.
Operational Amplifier Architecture
Fully op-amp based design provides superior headroom, clarity, and dynamic response compared to traditional transistor circuits, ensuring professional performance standards.
Professional I/O Configuration
Balanced direct output for studio recording and live sound systems, plus parallel output providing hardwired clean signal for complex routing applications.
Active Three-Band EQ with Enhancement
Comprehensive ±12dB EQ at 80Hz, 500Hz, and 5kHz, plus dedicated Bite (high-mid boost) and Growl (bass boost) controls for real-time tone enhancement.
What's Included
- Darkglass Alpha Omega Bass Preamp & Overdrive
- Full manufacturer warranty
- Note: 9V DC power adapter sold separately (30mA current draw)
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Circuit | Dual Overdrive (Alpha + Omega) with Op-Amp Design |
| Controls | Blend, Level, Drive, Bite, Growl, Mod |
| EQ | Bass (±12dB @ 80Hz), Mid (±12dB @ 500Hz), Treble (±12dB @ 5kHz) |
| Outputs | 1/4" Output, Balanced Direct Output, Parallel Output |
| Co-Designer | Jon Stockman (Bassist/Producer) |
| Power | 9V DC center-negative, 30mA (adapter not included) |
| Battery | Not supported (ecological design) |
| Dimensions | 12×10.7 cm (4.72×4.21 in) |
| Architecture | Fully Operational Amplifier Based |
| Signal Routing | Independent clean and processed signal paths |
WARNING
The Alpha·Omega has a current draw of 30mA. Only use a regulated 9V DC adapter with a center-negative plug. Due to ecological reasons it does not accept batteries. Unregulated power supplies and/or higher voltages may result in suboptimal noise performance and even damage your unit, voiding the warranty.
Get Your Hands on This Bass Preamp Today
Experience the revolutionary dual-circuit design and professional features of the Darkglass Alpha Omega at No Limit Guitar Co in Idaho Falls. Our experienced staff can demonstrate how the Alpha and Omega circuits provide completely different overdrive characters, and show you how the Mod control creates unique blended tones impossible with single-circuit preamps. Visit our showroom today to discover why this Jon Stockman co-designed preamp has become essential for modern bassists seeking maximum tonal flexibility.
