Description

The Darkglass Kaamos is an electric bass pedal designed for musicians seeking distortion and a lower octave in a single, compact pedal with advanced routing capabilities.

The Darkglass Kaamos was born from a collaboration with Amos Heller, a bassist known for his work with Taylor Swift. This pedal was designed to offer bassists an exceptional combination of powerful distortion and a defined lower octave, with highly flexible signal routing that opens up new creative possibilities.

The heart of the Kaamos is its dual distortion, which allows two distinct drive circuits (Alpha and Omega) to be mixed, offering a range of sounds from light and warm saturation to extreme and aggressive distortion. This feature makes it perfect for genres ranging from rock and metal to progressive and experimental music. The Drive Mod control allows you to balance the blend between the two circuits, customizing the sound's character.

In addition to distortion, the Kaamos integrates an advanced octaver effect that generates a second voice an octave below the original note. Unlike many standard octavers, this pedal offers three operating modes:

    
• Sublime (monophonic mute-type) – Ideal for bassists who want a solid and precise lower octave, with smooth and natural tracking.
    
• Sublemon (monophonic flip-type) – Offers a more aggressive response, suitable for bassists who want a more incisive octaver effect.
    
• Subcitri (polyphonic) – Perfect for those who want to play chords and harmonizations with a clean and intelligible lower octave.

The Kaamos offers advanced signal routing management, allowing the octaver and distortion to be placed in series or in parallel. Configuration is done by pressing the Octave Level knob, with LED indicators showing the active mode.

One of the strengths of the Kaamos is its integrated effects loop, which can be inserted at three distinct points in the signal chain:

    
• After the octaver: The loop is active only when the octaver is on, allowing you to add effects that act exclusively on the lower octave sound.
    
• After the distortion: The loop is active only when the distortion is on, ideal for adding modulations or ambiences that interact with the already saturated signal.
    
• In parallel with the signal chain: The loop is active when at least one of the octaver and distortion is on, allowing you to layer effects without directly affecting the main signal path.

The loop position is selected by pressing the Blend knob, with LEDs indicating the active configuration. Furthermore, the loop has an intelligent function that automatically detects if no external effect is connected, excluding itself from the signal chain to maintain a clean and unaltered sound.

The Kaamos is equipped with a dedicated output only for the lower octave, allowing the sub signal to be sent to a second amplifier or a separate subwoofer. This feature is perfect for bassists who play in bi-amp configurations or want to emphasize lower frequencies without compromising the clarity of the distorted part.

From a construction standpoint, the pedal adheres to high Darkglass standards: the robust metal chassis ensures durability, while the precision potentiometers allow for fine adjustments. Power is supplied via 9V DC with a current draw of 400mA, so a quality power supply is recommended to avoid unwanted noise.

Whether you're a bassist looking for a more aggressive sound for a metal or progressive project, or you want to experiment with intensely deep and present lows, the Darkglass Kaamos is an extremely versatile pedal that can adapt to any need.

Highlights of the Darkglass Kaamos Drive and Octaver Pedal

    
• Designed in collaboration with bassist and producer Amos Heller (Taylor Swift)
    
• Combines powerful distortion with a lower octave effect
    
• Configurable routing in series or parallel for different sound textures
    
• Effects loop with three selectable positions
    
• Dedicated output for the lower octave, ideal for multi-amplifier setups
    
• Advanced controls to shape the tone and dynamic response of the signal

Technical Specifications of the Darkglass Kaamos Drive and Octaver Pedal

Type: Bass pedal with distortion and lower octave

Controls: Blend, Tone, Drive, Drive Mod, Drive Level, Octave Filter, Octave Level, Clean Level

Octaver Modes: Sublime (monophonic mute-type), Sublemon (monophonic flip-type), Subcitri (polyphonic)

Routing Configuration: Series or parallel, selectable

Effects Loop: Three selectable positions (after octaver, after distortion, in parallel)

Inputs and Outputs: Input 1/4", Output 1/4", Sub Output 1/4", Send/Return 1/4", Balanced XLR Direct Output

Ground Lift: Yes, to eliminate ground loops

Power: 9V DC, 400mA, center negative (power supply not included)

Dimensions: 125 mm (width) x 96 mm (length) x 57 mm (height)

Weight: 450 g

The Darkglass Kaamos is the ideal pedal for bassists who want aggressive distortion and a well-defined lower octave, with advanced routing options to adapt to any musical style.