Darkglass Kaamos
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Darkglass
Kaamos
Product Info
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Darkglass Kaamos is a seriously impressive distortion pedal. It nails that classic British amp vibe while giving you a ton of routing and octave options to experiment with. If you're a seasoned bassist looking for a versatile and powerful distortion with unique character, this is a fantastic choice.
Product Description
- Darkglass Kaamos
- Effect Pedal for Electric Bass
- Distortion octaver
- Designed to recreate the sound of British amplifiers from the mid-70s and early 80s
- Rich and full sound with natural compression
- without loss of treble
- Real-time routing controls allow you to shape the signal path -Effects can be stacked in series for lush saturation or in parallel for intricate
- multi-layered textures
- A configurable effects loop that can be configured in three different positions opens up new possibilities
- while a special sub-octave output enables creative multi-amp setups
- Controls: Blend
- Tone
- Drive
- Drive Mod
- Octave Filter
- Octave Level
- Drive Level
- Clean Level
- Push buttons: Blend (Loop Position)
- Tone (XLR Out processed / clean signal)
- Octave filter (3 Octaver modes)
- Oktavpegel (parallel/seriel)
- Switches: Ground-Lift
- LED: Effect on
- Octaver on
- Footswitch: Effect bypass
- compressor bypass
- Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
- Sub: 6.3 mm jack
- Send / Return: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- DI output: XLR
- USB-C
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Current consumption: 400 mA
- Power supply with a 9 V DC mains adapter (not included)
- suitable mains adapter: Art. #409939#
- Dimensions: (W x D x H): 125 x 96 x 57 mm
- Weight: 450 g
*Note:* Battery operation not supported
PROS
- • Excellent recreation of vintage British amp saturation and harmonic complexity.
- • Flexible routing options allow for incredibly diverse tonal sculpting possibilities.
- • The 'Drive Mod' adds a unique, aggressive edge beyond standard distortion.
- • Solid Darkglass build quality; feels robust and will withstand gigging.
CONS
- • Complex routing can be overwhelming for beginners needing simpler distortion.
- • The 'Tone' control can be a bit narrow, limiting precise treble shaping.
- • Premium-priced, potentially prohibitive for budget-conscious bassists.
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Distortion/Octaver with Routing and Effects Loop
Controls
Blend, Tone, Drive, Drive Mod, Octave Filter, Octave Level, Drive Level, Clean Level
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Power Adapter (2.1mm center negative) – Not Included
Connections
Input, Output, Effects Loop Send, Effects Loop Return, Sub-Octave Output (XLR)
Dimensions
155mm (W) x 98mm (D) x 60mm (H)
Similar Products
Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst
Folk Acoustic Guitars
$989
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Applause Jump Dark Matter
Other Acoustic Guitars
$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT
ST Style Guitars
$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Basswood with Art Grain in flamed maple look, Bolt-on neck:...
Frequently Asked Questions
It's more integrated; you're essentially repositioning the Kaamos's distortion within your signal chain, not inserting another effect.
Absolutely – it’s great for thickening your tone with a subtle octave drop or adding low-end rumble to a single amp.
Drive Mod adds a more aggressive, almost fuzz-like characteristic to the distortion, offering a different flavor of saturation than the cleaner Drive setting.
