Dreadbox Darkness Stereo Reverb Pedal

The Dreadbox Darkness stands as an innovative digital reverb pedal, born from a collaboration with Sinevibes. Going beyond conventional reverb, this pedal features a granular pitch shifter, the renowned large reverb from the Typhon synthesizer, and a gate generator. Notably, it also incorporates a micro looper capable of freezing up to 150ms of the input signal, allowing for experimental and creative effects.

Developed with an open architecture philosophy, the Darkness boasts a single versatile formula, providing a spectrum of reverb possibilities. From subtle and smooth reflections to expansive shimmering and infinite reverbs, it offers a wide sonic palette.

The pedal includes variable controls for pitch shift, time scale modulation, decay times, dry/wet balance, freeze/looper function, damping filter, gate effect, and more. With true stereo inputs and outputs suitable for various signal levels, the Darkness ensures flexibility in connecting audio, line, or instrument-level inputs.

Key features also encompass switchable options such as pitch shift (+/-12 semitones), gate effect, and reverb tails. The silent CMOS buffered bypass switching allows seamless operation, and the pedal is powered by an optional 9V DC power adapter.

Dreadbox Darkness Stereo Reverb Pedal Specifications

• Type: Stereo Shimmer Reverb Effects Pedal
• Digital Processor: 32-bit @ 48kHz
• Decay Times: Up to 30 seconds
• Pitch Shift: Selectable (+/-12 semitones) with variable mix amount for shimmering sounds
• Time Scale: Variable with Modulation (Triangle or Sample & Hold)
• Dry/Wet Balance: Fully Adjustable up to 100% Wet
• Freeze/Micro Looper: Allows loops of 150 ms of the input signal
• Input/Output: True stereo inputs and outputs suitable for audio, line, or instrument level input up to 2Vpp level
• Damping Filter: 2-Pole (High Pass or Low Pass)
• Gate Effect: Versatile switchable gate effect with variable Attack and Release Times
• Reverb Tails: Switchable
• Secondary Controls: Secondary reverb and gate control functions
• Footswitches: ON Footswitch for primary controls, HOLD Footswitch for gate controls
• Bypass Switching: Silent CMOS Buffered Bypass Switching
• Power: Powered by optional 9V DC power adapter (2.1 mm, center -, 150 mA current draw)

In summary, the Dreadbox Darkness is not just a reverb pedal; it's a comprehensive effects unit offering a unique combination of granular pitch shifting, versatile reverb algorithms, and creative modulation possibilities, making it a valuable asset for musicians seeking an expansive and experimental sound.