Ultra Series
Combining the rich tone of the Harmonic Booster with the precision of an adjustable frequency range parallel compression, this pedal gives you unmatched control. With a 6-band EQ, gain reduction meter, and the option to load 7 custom Impulse Responses via USB, it delivers ultimate tonal flexibility for bass players of any genre. Pure, powerful, and precise—your clean tone, perfected.
Adjustable lowpass filter for the compressed signal
Blends between clean and compressed signal
Adjusts the amount of compression applied
Adjusts the level of the compressor after the blend control
+-20dB boost or cut
Allows blending in the perfect amount of the tone-shaping circuitry. Press to select between 7 IRs.
+-20dB @ the frequency selected by “Mid Frequency”.
Mid frequency from 250Hz to 2.5kHz.
+-12 dB. Sets the overall volume of the unit.
Low shelf +-13dB @ 80 Hz
+-13dB @ 250 Hz, 500 Hz, 1.5 kHz, 3 kHz
High shelf +-13dB @ 5 kHz
Width: 125 mm / 5″
Length: 96 mm/ 3¾″
Height: 57 mm / 2¼″
Weight: 430 g / 0.95 lb
When the pedal is on bypass the master volume does not affect the headphone volume. In this case the total volume is adjustable in Darkglass Suite. With sensitive headphones, the bypass volume can be very loud if not adjusted.
The Luminal Booster Ultra has a current draw of 200mA. Only use a regulated 9V DC adapter with a center-negative plug.
Unregulated power supplies and/or higher voltages may result in suboptimal noise performance and even damage your unit, voiding the warranty.
Utilizing the desktop version of the Darkglass Suite allows you to load one of the available impulses responses of our library or add you custom / third party impulses to use with your pedal. In addition you can control the headphones level output.
Connect your instrument or output from your pedal board to the ¼” mono jack.
This 3.5mm stereo input allows you to practice with backing tracks from e.g. your smartphone or laptop. Auxiliary input can only be used with the headphone output.
The pedal does not control the level, it must be set from your audio source. Remember to always first set the level low before connecting anything to the aux in!.
Luminal Booster Ultra has an internal stereo headphone amplifier capable of driving a minimum load of 16 ohms from the 3.5mm stereo jack. Use the Master volume control to adjust the level.
Only use a regulated 9V DC adapter with a center-negative plug
Connect from the ¼” Output jack to the input of your amplifier or another effects pedal.
Balanced XLR output for connecting the pedal to a microphone preamp, PA system etc.
Disconnects the signal ground on the Direct Output to break any ground loops. Set this switch to either position that has less noise. The switch does not affect the ¼” output.
Select between 7 Cab Sim slots for the XLR can be accessed by pushing on the Character knob.
A USB C connector allows you to connect the pedal to PC/Mac to load cabinet simulation impulse responses to the pedal and control various other settings.
In the interest of continuous improvement, specifications are subject to change without notice. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at www.darkglass.com
The manufacturer claims that the above product fulfills the requirements as set by EN55013, EN55020, EN60555-2, EN60555-3, RoHS, WEEE.