Darkglass Luminal Booster Ultra Pedal Overview
Seamlessly blending the lavish tone of the Harmonic Booster with an adjustable frequency range parallel compression
Adjustable lowpass filter
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 to shape the high-frequency response of the compressed signal.
- Blend control to mix clean and compressed signals for tonal balance.
- Compression adjustment for fine-tuning signal dynamics.
- 6-band EQ including bass, mid, and treble frequency controls.
- Impulse response loading with support for up to 7 custom cabinet simulations via USB.
- Signal routing flexibility with selectable order for compression and harmonic boost engines.
- Comprehensive connectivity with input, aux in, headphone output, XLR direct out, and USB-C.
- Compatible with Darkglass Suite software for enhanced control and customization.
- Input: Connect your instrument or output from your pedal board to the ¼” mono jack.
- Aux In: 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!.
- Headphone Output: 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.
- 9V DC: Only use a regulated 9V DC adapter with a centre negative plug
- Output: Connect from the ¼” Output jack to the input of your amplifier or another effects pedal.
- Direct Output: Balanced XLR output for connecting the pedal to a microphone preamp, PA system etc.
- Ground lift: 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.
- Cab Sim: Select between 7 Cab Sim slots for the XLR can be accessed by pushing on the Character knob.
- USB: 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.
