Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star Stereo Flagship Reverb Pedal Overview
The Old Blood Noise Endeavors (OBNE) Dark Star Stereo is a reimagining of the beloved Dark Star ambient reverb pedal, designed to offer unparalleled sonic possibilities. It blends the hallmark lo-fi, pitch-shifting, and bit-crushing reverbs of the original with a host of modern upgrades, making it a flagship reverb for ambient enthusiasts and experimentalists alike.
Key Features
Core Reverb Engine
- Lo-fi Ambient Reverb: Retains the warm, aliasing character and long trails of the original.
- Expanded Controls: Filtering, Pitch-Shifting, Bit-Crushing, Saturation, and more for shaping your sound.
Enhanced Stereo Functionality
- Stereo Inputs and Outputs: Supports Mono-In-Stereo-Out for versatile signal routing.
- Dual Pitch-Shifting: Independent pitch-shifting for Left and Right channels, creating lush detunes or dramatic octave effects.
- Stereo Spread Control: Adds width to your soundscapes for a rich, immersive stereo image.
Advanced Control and Connectivity
- Expression and MIDI Control: Allows real-time and programmable manipulation of all parameters.
- Onboard Presets: Save up to three presets for quick recall.
- Aux Footswitch: Customizable for effects like infinite sustain or instant octave shifts.
- Trails Mode: Selectable buffered trails for smooth reverb transitions or True Bypass for pristine signal clarity.
Additional Sound Sculpting Tools
- Filter: Shape the reverb signal with high-pass or low-pass filtering.
- Crush Distortion: Adds texture from soft clipping to intense lo-fi grit.
- Multiply Feedback Loop: Enhances feedback for deep and chaotic soundscapes.
- Lag and Decay: Control pre-delay and reverb decay for tailored ambiance.
Specifications
- Power Supply: 9V DC, center-negative, 2.1mm barrel (350 mA current draw, not included).
- Switching: Soft-touch with selectable True Bypass or Buffered Trails.
- Build: Handcrafted in Oklahoma, USA.
- Inputs/Outputs: Top-mounted jacks for ergonomic pedalboard integration.
