Darkglass ADAM - Multi Distortion Compressor
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The Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine is the result of a
collaboration with one of the most celebrated artists in todays metal
scene - Adam "Nolly" Getgood. This pedal captures Nollys entire tonal
arsenal meticulously refined by years of in-depth testing and experience
in one striking enclosure.
The Aggressively Distorting
Advanced Machine has three fully programmable rotating footswitch
presets. Each of these stores your unique blend of compression,
distortion, impulse responses, EQ parameters, and signal chain settings.
Featuring a unique and innovative top-notch precision touch slider
interface, for its 6-band programmable EQ.
It also
incorporates a USB-C audio interface and balanced stereo outputs for
studio monitors and is equipped with an extra accurate chromatic tuner,
that also works well with down-tuned guitars and basses.
Features
Compression
Controls the amount of input gain to the compressor and intelligently applies the correct amount of makeup gain so that your signal is always driven at the appropriate level, no matter how much compression is applied.
Drive
Adds distortion and drive to your signal. Crank this knob to apply Nollys favorite vintage distortion to the distorted part of the signal chain.
Character
Changes the tone of the distortion, adding brightness to the distortion signal.
Blend
Mixes between the distortion signal and the clean sidechain signal
Level
Controls the master volume of Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine.
Touch Sensitive Sliders
Each slider has a -12 dB to 12 dB range. From left to right, the frequency bands for each slider correspond to a low shelf, 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1.5 kHz, 3 kHz, and a high shelf.
Input
This is the primary instrument input on Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine. Connect your instrument or output from your pedal board to the 1/4 mono jack.
Aux In
The stereo input of Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine enables the playback of backing tracks while practicing or recording. Connect your mobile phone, laptop etc. to the 1/8 stereo jack.
Headphone Output
The headphone output can handle headphones with an impedance of 16 - 600 ohms. Connect your headphones to the 1/8 stereo jack and set the desired level from the dedicated potentiometer next to the jack.
Balanced Outputs
The two balanced outputs add routing versatility and the option of using Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine as a fully equipped audio interface.
Direct Output
An XLR output with a ground lift switch provides a reliable standard connection to a mixing desk or an external audio interface for a guaranteed low-noise signal.
MIDI In
A standard 1/8 TRS jack allows connecting an external MIDI controller to Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine for even more flexibility. The supported adapter is TRS-MIDI Type B.
USB
The USB-C port unlocks Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machines USB audio interface capabilities and enables interaction with the Darkglass Suite desktop app, allowing for software updates and access to the Darkglass IR library, containing hundreds of cabinet simulations.
DIMENSIONS
18*12*6 cm | Weight 0.7 kg
WARNING
The Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine has a current draw of 500mA. Only use a regulated 9V DC adapter with a center-negative plug. Due to ecological reasons, it does not accept batteries. Unregulated power supplies and/or higher voltages may result in suboptimal noise performance and even damage your unit, voiding the warranty