• Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine-Pedals-Darkglass
  • Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine-Pedals-Darkglass
  • Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine-Pedals-Darkglass
  • Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine-Pedals-Darkglass
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Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine

Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine

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The Darkglass ADAM (Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine) is a powerful and unique distortion and compression pedal. It combines parallel distortion and multi-band compression, a 6-band EQ, and a cab sim to create a versatile tone-shaping pedal.

  • Advanced compression and distortion pedal
  • MIDI input to externally control parameters
  • 6-band graphic EQ
  • 5 compressor modes
  • 5 distortion modes
  • 5 cab sim IRs
  • Aux input and headphone output
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Meticulously refined over years of experimentation

ADAM's unique distortion engine blends aggressive distortion with multi-band compression for a thick and powerful bass tone. The compression and distortion can be bypassed independently, and both have 5 selectable modes. The selectable cabinet simulation offers 5 on-board IRs, and can be used with the headphone output, XLR DI output, or stereo line outputs

  • COMPRESSOR

    This control allows setting the input gain of the compressor that will translate into how much the signal is compressed while our intelligent make-up gain algorithm keeps the output of the compressor at usable levels. The compressor has 5 ratios available: 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1 and ALL IN.

  • DISTORTION

    At the heart of the distortion circuit is an accurate model of Nolly’s favorite vintage distortion unit. In collaboration with Darkglass, he used that as a platform for developing 5 distinctive distortion modes ranging from mild and very articulate distortion to synth like fuzz sounds.

  • CABINET SIMULATION

    The Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine supports Impulse Response (IR) cabinet simulations and has 5 cabinet slots on board. The default IRs have been captured by Nolly himself. New IRs can be assigned to the 5 slots using the Darkglass Suite (desktop or mobile).

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Front Panel

  • COMPRESSION

    The Compression potentiometer is the one-knob solution for compression on the Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine. This 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

    The Drive potentiometer adds distortion and drive to our signal (modes 2-4) or blends in the tube preamp emulation (mode 1). Crank this knob to add more saturation or character to your distortion/preamp part of the signal chain.

  • CHARACTER

    Changes the tone of the distortion, adding brightness to the distortion signal.

  • BLEND

    The Blend potentiometer mixes between the distortion signal and the clean sidechain signal.

  • LEVEL

    The Level potentiometer controls the master volume of the 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.

  • DIMENSIONS

    Width: 18 cm / 7″
    Length: 12 cm / 4 ½”
    Height: 6 cm / 2 ½”
    Weight: 0,7 kg / 1,55 lb

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Back Panel

  • INPUT

    This is the primary instrument input on the 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 the 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.

  • 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 (Type B) jack allows connecting an external MIDI controller to the Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine for even more flexibility.

  • USB

    The USB-C port unlocks the Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine’s 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. USB MIDI is also supported.

  • BALANCED OUTPUTS

    The two balanced outputs add routing versatility and the option of using the Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine as a fully equipped audio interface. Connect your studio monitors, amplifier or other effects to the 1/4” balanced jacks using a TRS connector (Tip +, Ring -, Sleeve GND). If you feed an unbalanced input from these outputs, use an instrument cable with a mono 1/4” plug.

  • WARNING

    The Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine has a current draw of ~500mA. 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

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Darkglass Suite

Utilizing the desktop or mobile version of the Darkglass Suite allows you to customize the settings of each preset to your liking. The signal chain options are available with the embedded noise gate, in addition with the use of the available impulse responses from our library or your custom third party impulses to the available slots.

Custom routing options for each output are available and MIDI mapping to control the extra preset slots with program change commands and control change commands for the specific available controls of your choice.

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Additional features

The latest update for the Aggressively Distorting Advanced Machine unlocks innovative features and enhanced performance:

  • Chorus Machine, placed before the EQ at the end of the signal chain.
  • New tone-shaping EQ (DG6BEQ), placed just before distortion.
  • Noise Suppressor (NSP) is now per-preset.

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DISCLAIMER

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.