Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star Stereo Reverb
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Old Blood Noise Endeavors
Dark Star Stereo Reverb
Product Info
Article Number:
605036
Brand:
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
Model:
Dark Star Stereo Reverb
Category:
Reverb Pedals
Price:
$383.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Dark Star is a serious ambient powerhouse. It's a fantastic choice for players looking to go beyond standard reverb sounds, crafting unique sonic landscapes with its modulation and feedback capabilities. If you're a sound designer, post-rock artist, or just love exploring reverb extremes, this pedal is a game-changer.
Product Description
- Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star Stereo Reverb
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Reverb
- Versatile stereo ambient reverb pedal with modulation options such as pitch shifting
- bit crushing or other filters
- Dedicated controls for filtering
- pitch shifting
- bit crushing/saturation
- Additional ‘multiply’ feedback loop
- volume and stereo spread
- Storable presets
- Stereo input and output
- External expression and MIDI control of all parameters possible
- Top-mounted jack sockets
- Soft-touch switch
- True / buffered bypass switchable
- Buffered trails option
- Controls: Filter
- Pitch 1
- Pitch 2
- Crush
- Multiply
- Decay
- Volume
- Spread
- Push buttons: Presets
- Footswitch: Bypass
- LED: Bypass
- Preset
- Input / output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- MIDI input and output: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
- Expression: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- USB-C
- Power consumption: 350 mA
- Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector
- centre negative) - suitable power supply art. #409939# (not included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 108 x 126 x 69 mm
- Weight: 454 g
- Handmade in USA
*Note:* No battery operation possible.
PROS
- • Exceptional depth and shimmer across a wide range of reverb types.
- • The 'Multiply' feedback loop creates otherworldly, evolving textures.
- • Intuitive controls offer precise shaping of reverb character and modulation.
- • MIDI implementation unlocks extensive parameter customization and preset recall.
CONS
- • The complex feature set can be overwhelming for beginners to master.
- • Build quality, while solid, utilizes more plastic than some competitors in this price range.
- • The footprint is relatively large, demanding considerable pedalboard space.
Product Video
Key Features
Reverb Type
Hall, Plate, Spring, Shimmer, and more complex modulated variations.
Controls
Filter, Pitch 1/2, Crush, Lag, Multiply, Decay, Volume, Mix, Spread.
Presets
100 user-storable presets.
Bypass Type
True Bypass/Buffered with Trails option.
Stereo
Full stereo input and output with adjustable spread.
Power Supply
9V DC, center negative, 2.1mm (not included).
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Multiply' knob introduces a feedback loop that creates cascading echoes and swirling textures, allowing for long, evolving reverbs with a distinct, almost psychedelic feel.
Start subtly – a little pitch shift can add a shimmering quality, while higher settings create more dramatic, ethereal soundscapes, especially when combined with the modulation controls.
While extensive, the MIDI implementation is well-documented, but requires some initial setup; however, it provides deep control over every parameter, making it worthwhile for those invested in MIDI integration.
