Darkglass Luminal Booster Ultra

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Darkglass Luminal Booster Ultra

Darkglass

Luminal Booster Ultra

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 602714
Model: Luminal Booster Ultra
Category: Bass Preamps
Price: $424.60

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The Luminal Booster Ultra is a powerhouse for bassists seeking serious tonal shaping and dynamic control. It’s fantastic for players wanting a blend of vintage warmth and modern clarity—perfect for funk, rock, and modern genres needing serious low-end definition. The IR loader adds a huge amount of flexibility for dialing in your ideal tone.

Product Description

  • Darkglass Luminal Booster Ultra
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Bass
  • Booster
  • Combines the rich sound of the Harmonic Booster with the precision of adjustable frequency range parallel compression
  • a 6-band EQ and 7 user-defined impulse responses (loadable via USB)
  • Controls: Level
  • Blend
  • Comp
  • Filter
  • Boost
  • Character (Press for Cab Sim)
  • Mid Gain
  • Mid Frequency
  • Push button: Ground Lift
  • Footswitch: Effect bypass
  • compressor bypass
  • LED: Effect On
  • Compressor On
  • Gain-Reduction-Meter
  • Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Auxiliary input: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • Headphone output: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
  • DI output: XLR
  • USB C
  • Current consumption: 400 mA
  • Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector
  • centre negative) - suitable mains adapter Art. #409939# (not included in the scope of delivery)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 125 x 96 x 57 mm
  • Weight: 430 g

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.

PROS
  • • Exceptional Harmonic Booster character delivers thick, defined low-end.
  • • Parallel compression provides dynamic control without sacrificing punch.
  • • Versatile 6-band EQ allows precise tonal shaping and sculpting.
  • • USB integration for impulse responses expands sonic possibilities significantly.
CONS
  • • Price point positions it as a premium investment for serious bassists.
  • • 400mA current draw may require a robust power supply.
  • • Aux input and headphone output are a bit niche for most gigging scenarios.

Product Video

Key Features

Channels Stereo
Preamp Type Boost/Parallel Compression
EQ Bands 6
DI Output XLR
Effects Impulse Response (IR) Loader, Harmonic Booster, Parallel Compression
Weight Approximately 3 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's more refined than earlier models, offering a smoother, more transparent compression while retaining that Darkglass punch and aggression.
The USB interface makes loading IRs straightforward, with a user-friendly interface, though you'll need a computer and USB-C cable.
Absolutely; the XLR DI output delivers a clean, balanced signal perfect for direct recording, and the level control ensures proper gain staging.

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