bjelkeman Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Ovnilab review: http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/darkglass.shtml Concluding paragraph below. (I think it is fair to say that Doug at Darkglass has done a really good job.) [quote]Compared to the MXR M87, the Darkglass is larger, but better constructed; and the M87 has brighter highs, while the DG has a fatter warmer sound. The Empress is the same size and quality; it has better highs and clarity, while the DG has fuller lows. The Keeley Bassist is smaller and more neutral in tone, while the DG has MUCH better metering. I actually think I'd recommend the Darkglass most to someone who was considering a tube compressor for its warmth or "vintage sound", but not wanting to use an uncommon power supply. It's quite similar to the Smoothie with the tone tilted a bit to the bass side, though again the DG has better metering. The Origin Cali76TX has a better combination of deep lows and clear highs, and I just love the Cali's action, but of course it is much bigger, and lacks the blend function. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Is it really the same size as the Empress? It seems narrower in photos. Anyone got both for a photo comparison? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I think he means the amount of pedalboard space it takes up. Rotate the Keeley 90 degrees and it probably is the same size ish. It's a great review by Ovnilabs, slightly surprised at the emphasis he places on the dark valve like tone he gets from it. I find the pedal very transparent, with increased emphasis on lows and a tiny attenuation of highs. But to most people, it just sounds exactly like your tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) Courtesy of Bass Pedal Geek Edited October 11, 2015 by Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I found that review quite negative! Still comes out well though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 [quote name='sk8' timestamp='1444564117' post='2884092'] I found that review quite negative! Still comes out well though [/quote] If you check out the guys comments on the Talkbass thread, it certainly wasn't intended to be negative He is a big fan of the Cali so I think he was always going to compare it negatively to that, however for me the compressors are not comparable. Different pedals, to be honest I would rather like both! Would be happy to use a Cali as an 'effect' as opposed to an always on comp. Sadly I sold mine to fund the DG, but out of the two I certainly prefer the DG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Ordered. Couldn't resist any longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Arrived. I like it a lot! Great tone, plenty of compression available and loads of output. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1444575721' post='2884213'] If you check out the guys comments on the Talkbass thread, it certainly wasn't intended to be negative He is a big fan of the Cali so I think he was always going to compare it negatively to that, however for me the compressors are not comparable. Different pedals, to be honest I would rather like both! Would be happy to use a Cali as an 'effect' as opposed to an always on comp. Sadly I sold mine to fund the DG, but out of the two I certainly prefer the DG. [/quote] I'm a big fan of VCA comps so trying to resist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearfist Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) Had a few days with one of these and yeah it really is awesome. Real dilemma now though, can only keep this or the Cali CB and both are seriously good. Edited November 10, 2015 by Bearfist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 [quote name='Bass Pedal Geek' timestamp='1442515483' post='2867544'] I got a review unit from DG a week ago or so. If you're want to hear how it sounds, I have uploadet the full review along with a bundh of audio clips here: http://bass-pedals.com/darkglass-super-symmetry-review/index.html [/quote] Great review and a great site, which I have now bookmarked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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