Darkglass Microtubes X Ultra
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Darkglass
Microtubes X Ultra
Product Info
Article Number:
470798
Brand:
Darkglass
Model:
Microtubes X Ultra
Category:
Bass Pedals
Price:
$457.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Microtubes X Ultra is a powerhouse for bassists wanting serious tonal sculpting. It takes the core Microtubes sound and elevates it with a fantastic EQ, cab sim, and a surprisingly useful clean channel – perfect for modern metal, progressive rock, or anyone needing a truly versatile bass tone shaping tool.
Product Description
- Darkglass Microtubes X Ultra
- Effect pedal for electric bass
- Has all control elements of the Microtubes X7
- Allows an exact selection of the frequencies to be compressed and saturated
- With 4 additions to the X7 function: 6-band graphic EQ
- Impulse Response speaker simulation
- Aux Input & Clean Channel
- Controls: High-pass frequency
- high drive
- high level
- low-pass frequency
- low comp
- low level
- master
- low shelf
- 250 Hz
- 500 Hz
- 1.5 kHz
- 3 kHz
- high shelf
- Push-buttons: Low-pass frequency: 50 Hz / 250 Hz / 500 kHz; high-pass frequency: 100 Hz / 500 Hz / 1 kHz
- Cab Sim On/Off
- Foot-switch: Bypass effect
- Input: 6.3 mm Jack
- Output: 6.3 mm Jack
- DI Out (XLR)
- Mains adapter connection: Hollow plug socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- minus pole inside
- Current consumption: 200 mA
- Power supply via 9 V DC power supply unit (not included in delivery - suitable power supply unit: Article Nr. #409939#)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 125 x 96 x 57 mm
- Weight: 430 g
- Made in Finland
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.
PROS
- • Exceptional frequency-selective compression and saturation
- • Comprehensive 6-band EQ provides precise tonal shaping
- • Built-in Impulse Response (IR) cab simulation adds realism
- • Clean channel offers a pristine, uncolored foundation tone
CONS
- • Price places it in the premium-priced effects pedal category
- • Complex controls require a learning curve to master fully
- • Size and weight make it less ideal for ultra-portable setups
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Bass Distortion/Overdrive with EQ and Cab Simulation
Controls
High-pass frequency, high drive, high level, low-pass frequency, low comp, low level, master, low shelf, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1.5 kHz, 3 kHz, high shelf
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC adapter (5.5 x 2.1mm, minus pole inside)
Connections
6.3mm Input/Output, XLR DI Out, USB, Aux Input
Dimensions
Approximately 5.5 in x 4.7 in x 2.1 in
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Clean Channel acts as a parallel signal, allowing you to blend a pristine, uncolored bass tone with the saturated Microtubes sound for added complexity and clarity.
The pedal features a single, Darkglass-designed impulse response for speaker simulation, which can be toggled on or off.
The USB connection is primarily for firmware updates and potential future integration with Darkglass’s software, not for preset editing.
