Dark Riff

This compact bass board is designed for a player who wants versatile overdrive and distortion options, precise tone shaping, and full control over dynamics without excess noise. Each pedal is chosen to keep the bass signal strong, clear, and flexible for any amp or mixer setup.

The bass enters the Ibanez Pentatone PTGATE, a noise gate that ensures the clean signal remains tight and controlled. From there, the signal flows into the DigiTech DF-7 Distortion Factory. Although originally designed as a guitar pedal, the DF-7 works exceptionally well on bass thanks to its powerful EQ section, which allows the low end to be preserved and shaped instead of being lost. The pedal offers seven distinct drive and distortion types in a single unit: Ibanez TS-9, DOD Overdrive/Preamp 250, Boss DS-1 Distortion, Pro Co Rat, Boss MT-2 Metal Zone, DigiTech Metal Master, and Electro-Harmonix Big Muff. This makes the DF-7 a highly versatile source of gain, covering everything from light overdrive to aggressive distortion and fuzz textures while remaining controllable in a bass context.

Next, the signal reaches the Darkglass Alpha·Omega Photon, the core component of this board. It provides three presets: clean, Alpha distortion, and Omega distortion. The Alpha distortion emphasizes low-end frequencies with a smooth, rounded character, while the Omega distortion provides more upper frequencies, higher gain, and harmonic richness. The Photon also includes a compressor and cab simulator, shaping the signal for a consistent, powerful sound whether routed to an amp or directly to a mixer.

From the Photon, one signal goes directly to the mixer, while another is routed through the Ibanez Pentatone PTEQ, a flexible EQ that only affects the amp signal. It allows precise tone shaping for any amplifier and stage environment while keeping the mixer signal unchanged, ensuring the bass sits perfectly in the mix.

Power comes from the isolated MXR M 239 Mini Iso-Brick, with quick access via the RockBoard Mini Mounting MOD DC, all mounted on the RockBoard Duo 2.1.

This board delivers versatile overdrive and distortion tones, clear or slightly pushed low-end, and a powerful, defined bass sound - all while keeping noise low and signal integrity high. Each pedal has a specific role, creating a compact and flexible bass rig.

Dark Angry Bass Board (V3)

Thomas Amenda

Das Distortion-Pedal simuliert folgende Pedale:
1. Ibanez TS-9
2. DOD Overdrive/Preamp 250
3. BOSS DS-1
4. Pro Co Rat
5. BOSS MT-2 Metal Zone
6. DigiTech Metal Master
7. Electro-Harmonix Big Muff pi

The DF-7 is designed to give you the tonal nuances, drive, and vibe reminiscent of
the Ibanez® TS-9*, DOD® Overdrive/Preamp 250, Boss® DS-1*, Pro Co Rat™*,
Boss® MT-2 Metal Zone®*, DigiTech® Metal Master™, and Electro-Harmonix®
Big Muff π®*.The DF-7 also features Flexible Output Mode™ with a choice of
six stereo spectrums and the acclaimed CIT™ cabinet modeling technology.This
gives you the flexibility to run either directly into a mixer or recording device
utilizing the DF-7’s cabinet models or amps in either stereo with 6 spectrum
choices or mono.

DigiTech

Website

Review by Harmony Central

Review by EquipBoard

Manual

Demo by JHS Pedals

Demo by Chucks Guitar Geekery

X-Series DF-7 Distortion Factory

DELETED USER

The Pentatone Gate is a standalone version of the GATE section in the Ibanez Pentatone Preamp. This gate achieves a quick response and natural sustain and has an added threshold mode switch which allows you to adjust the threshold in the appropriate range.
Furthermore, thanks to the 4 I/O jacks, the gate circuitry can work at a proper location, such as right after distortion pedals or in between the send/return of a guitar amplifier.

Ibanez

Product Page

Review by bonedo

Review by Guitar Bomb

Pentatone Gate PTGATE

daniel lee

Der Pentatone Equalizer ist eine eigenständige Version des 5-Band-Equalizer-Teils im Ibanez Pentatone Preamp. Mit einem kontinuierlich veränderbaren Q-Regler für jedes Band, der eine größere Vielfalt an Klangkreationen ermöglicht, bietet er noch präzisere Klanggestaltungsmöglichkeiten. Darüber hinaus sorgt die ±9V Stromversorgungstechnik für eine hohe Headroom. Damit eignet sich der parametrische Equalizer nicht nur für E-Gitarren, sondern auch für Signalquellen mit höherem Pegel wie E-Bässe und Keyboards.

The Pentatone Equalizer is a standalone version of the 5-band equalizer section in the Ibanez Pentatone Preamp. Adding a continuously variable Q control on each band, which allows for a wider variety of sound creation, enables even more detailed sound creation. Furthermore, the ±9V power supply circuitry provides a wide headroom. That makes the parametric equalizer suitable for not only electric guitars but also higher-level output signal equipment such as electric bass guitars and keyboards.

Demo by Sweetwater

Demo by EytschPi42

Review by sevenstring.org

Review by The Gear Page

Pentatone PTEQ

QuickMount Type J

Pedal-Montageplatte für mittelgroße Strymon-Pedale

Pedal Mounting Plate For Medium Size Strymon Pedals

David Litaba

Wir haben unser Alpha·Omega genommen und mit unermüdlicher Anstrengung all unsere erlernten Ingenieurkenntnisse darin verarbeitet. Indem wir die legendäre Verzerrungsschaltung in ein neues Paradigma einfügten, eröffneten wir eine Reihe von Möglichkeiten, die vorher nicht verfügbar waren.

We took our Alpha·Omega, and with relentless efforts added all the learned engineering to it. Placing the iconic distortion circuit into a new paradigm enables a range of possibilities that were never before available.

Darkglass Electronics

Demo by  BassTheWorld.com

Demo by Nate Navarro

Review by Rainer Wind, bonedo.de

Review by Joris Henke, gitarrebass.de

Alpha Omega Photon

M239 Iso Brick Mini Power Supply

Für 4-7 FX-Pedale - **470 x 142 mm / 18.50" x 5.59"** - erhältlich mit Gig Bag oder Flight Case

For 4 - 7 FX pedals - **470 x 142 mm / 18.50" x 5.59"** - available with Gig Bag or Flight Case

This compact bass board is designed for a player who wants versatile overdrive and distortion options, precise tone shaping, and full control over dynamics without excess noise. Each pedal is chosen to keep the bass signal strong, clear, and flexible for any amp or mixer setup.

The bass enters the Ibanez Pentatone PTGATE, a noise gate that ensures the clean signal remains tight and controlled and also provides convenient input access on the board. Immediately after it, the signal passes through the JHS Pedals Little Black Buffer. This always-on buffer is especially important when using a bass with passive pickups: it stabilizes the impedance, preserves high-end clarity, and prevents signal loss caused by long cable runs and multiple pedals later in the chain. Placing the buffer early ensures a consistent, full-range signal reaches all subsequent effects.

From there, the signal flows into the DigiTech DF-7 Distortion Factory. Although originally designed as a guitar pedal, the DF-7 works exceptionally well on bass thanks to its powerful EQ section, which allows the low end to be preserved and shaped instead of being lost. The pedal offers seven distinct drive and distortion types in a single unit: Ibanez TS-9, DOD Overdrive/Preamp 250, Boss DS-1 Distortion, Pro Co Rat, Boss MT-2 Metal Zone, DigiTech Metal Master, and Electro-Harmonix Big Muff. This makes the DF-7 a highly versatile source of gain, covering everything from light overdrive to aggressive distortion and fuzz textures while remaining controllable in a bass context.

After the DF-7, the signal passes through a second Ibanez Pentatone PTGATE, which helps keep higher-gain sounds quiet and controlled before hitting the main processing stage.

Next, the signal reaches the Darkglass Alpha·Omega Photon, the core component of this board. It provides three presets: clean, Alpha distortion, and Omega distortion. The Alpha distortion emphasizes low-end frequencies with a smooth, rounded character, while the Omega distortion provides more upper frequencies, higher gain, and harmonic richness. The Photon also includes a compressor and cab simulator, shaping the signal for a consistent, powerful sound whether routed to an amp or directly to a mixer.

From the Photon, one signal goes directly to the mixer, while another is routed through the Ibanez Pentatone PTEQ, a flexible EQ that only affects the amp signal. It allows precise tone shaping for any amplifier and stage environment while keeping the mixer signal unchanged, ensuring the bass sits perfectly in the mix.

Power comes from the isolated MXR M 239 Mini Iso-Brick, with quick access via the RockBoard Mini Mounting MOD DC, all mounted on the RockBoard Duo 2.1.

This board delivers versatile overdrive and distortion tones, clear or slightly pushed low-end, and a powerful, defined bass sound - all while keeping noise low and signal integrity high. Each pedal has a specific role, creating a compact and flexible bass rig.

Dark Angry Bass Board (V4)

Tester

Die wohl beste Geheimwaffe, von der du wahrscheinlich noch nicht wusstest, dass du sie brauchst! Gerade wir Pedal-Nerds laufen Gefahr unseren Sound mit endlosen Pedalketten in den Ruin zu treiben. Der Feind heißt Kapazität, ein Problem das bei zu langen Kabelwegen undn ich zuletzt schlechten Schaltungen auftritt und das Signal High End kostet und es schwach und charakterlos klingen lässt. Ein Trugschluss, der dies noch unterstützt is die Annahme dass True Bypass immer gut ist, denn ganz stimmt dies leider nicht. Der Little Black Buffer kommt genau hier ins Spiel und versorgt dein Rig mit genau der richtigen Eingangsimpedanz, damit du am Ende einen klaren, natürlichen Sound hast, der klingt als hättest du dich direkt in den Amp gestöpselt.

This may be the greatest weapon you didn’t know you needed. For those of us who are a little “pedal happy” there can be some downfall to our tone. When running a pedal board with more than one or two effects, something called “capacitance” happens. This natural problem happens due to the amount of cable or line that your signal has to travel through, not to mention bad switching systems in certain pedals. The result is a very audible amount of high-end loss, weak signal, flabby bass and uncharacteristic pickup behavior in guitars. Another problem is the assumption that all “true bypass” is good. This isn’t true and actually can be worse than imagined. This is where the “Little Black Buffer” steps in providing the perfect input impedance to your rig and giving you the final result of clear, natural tone that sounds like you're plugged straight into your amp.

Official Product Page

Little Black Buffer

QuickMount Type UV

Universal-Pedal-Montageplatte für vertikale Pedale

Universal Pedal Mounting Plate For Vertical Pedals

Marc Guillen

Merci minimal old weird pedals… but nice sounding!

Old but Strong

Josh Johnson

The MC3 is a fully programmable controller, capable of sending up to 16 different MIDI messages per switch.

Morningstar Engineering

David Graves

The Pedaltrain SST Space Saving Tuner is a chromatic tuner and a unique take on the essential tuner pedal. SST's super compact design slides between pedals (in many cases under neighboring 1/4" jacks), saving space for more pedals on your pedalboard.

The primary function of the SST tuner is to serve as an always-on tuner connected to the tuner out jack of a volume pedal. The SST can also be used in-line for always-on, continuous tuning.  The SST is buffered without bypass.

Pedaltrain

Demo by ジナパパチャンネル

Demo by Tyler Spicer

Official Website

SST Space Saving Tuner

Das „Trinity“-Pedal von Jacques Pedals ist ein fortschrittliches Wah-Pedal, das mehrere Effekte in einem kompakten Gerät vereint. Es bietet drei verschiedene Modi: klassisches Wah, Hüllkurvenfilter und Auto-Wah, die alle über einen separaten, drucksensitiven Fußschalter gesteuert werden. Dieses Design unterscheidet es von herkömmlichen Wah-Pedalen, die in der Regel einen Wippmechanismus verwenden.

Zusätzlich zu seiner Wah-Funktionalität zeichnet sich das „Trinity“ durch eine große Bandbreite an ausdrucksstarken Sounds aus. Der Hüllkurvenfilter bietet einen breiten Regelbereich und ist damit ideal für dramatische Effekte, während die Auto-Wah-Funktion in den Bereich von Flanger und Phasing vordringen kann, was dem Anwender noch mehr kreative Möglichkeiten eröffnet.

Außerdem verfügt er über einen manuellen Modus, der eine präzise Einstellung dieser Effekte ermöglicht. Ganz gleich, ob du den klassischen Wah-Ton oder etwas Experimentelleres suchst, das „Trinity“ bietet dank seines einzigartigen Controllers Vielseitigkeit und ein neues Spielerlebnis.

The "Trinity" pedal by Jacques Pedals is an advanced wah pedal that combines multiple effects in one compact device. It offers three distinct modes: classic wah, envelope filter, and auto-wah, all accessible via a separate, pressure-sensitive foot controller. This design sets it apart from traditional wah pedals, which usually use a rocking mechanism.

In addition to its wah functionality, the "Trinity" excels in delivering a highly expressive range of sounds. The envelope filter offers a broad range of control, making it ideal for dramatic effects, while the auto-wah function can delve into flanger and phasing territory, giving users even more creative possibilities.

It also features a manual mode, allowing precise tuning of these effects. Whether you're looking for the classic wah tone or something more experimental, the "Trinity" provides versatility and a new playing experience, thanks to its unique controller.

Jacques Pedals

Demo by Guitareko

Demo by soundxplorer

Demo by GUITARE XTREME MAGAZINE

Official Product Video

Review by Zikinf

Review by Audiofanzine

Trinity

CIOKS

Für 3-5 FX-Pedale - **318 x 142 mm / 12.52" x 5.59"** - erhältlich mit Gig Bag

For 3 - 5 FX pedals - **318 x 142 mm / 12.52" x 5.59"** - including Gig Bag

Entfesseln Sie Ihr kreatives Potenzial mit dem DigiTech Talker, einem Juwel aus den 90ern und Zeugnis für vokale und instrumentale Innovation. Dieses seltene Effektpedal verwischt die Grenzen zwischen Gesang und Instrumenten und ermöglicht eine beispiellose Klangfusion. Mit seinem einzigartigen Satz an Programmen – darunter NuVo, NuWah, TazMania, TalkBox, Alien und AutoTalk – bietet der DigiTech Talker eine Palette an Effekten, die sowohl den experimentellen Musiker als auch den nostalgischen Klangkünstler ansprechen. Egal, ob Sie Ihren Gitarrenriffs einen Talkbox-Vibe verleihen oder Ihren Tracks eine überirdische Gesangsebene hinzufügen möchten, dieses Pedal hat alles, was Sie brauchen. Perfekt für das Studio oder Live-Auftritte. Seine Vielseitigkeit und Benutzerfreundlichkeit machen es zu einem Muss für alle, die klanglich neues Terrain erkunden möchten, ohne wie jeder andere zu klingen.

Unleash your creative potential with the DigiTech Talker, a gem from the '90s that stands as a testament to vocal and instrumental innovation. This rare effects pedal blends the lines between vocals and instruments, allowing for an unprecedented fusion of sounds. With its unique set of programs – including NuVo, NuWah, TazMania, TalkBox, Alien, and AutoTalk – the DigiTech Talker offers a palette of effects that cater to both the experimental musician and the nostalgic sound smith. Whether you're looking to infuse your guitar riffs with a talkbox vibe or add a layer of otherworldly vocals to your tracks, this pedal has got you covered. Perfect for the studio or live performances, its versatility and ease of use make it a must-have for those looking to explore new sonic territories without sounding like every other act out there.

Talker

Das DigiTech Whammy bietet Ihnen dieselben haarsträubenden „Dive Bomb“-Effekte, packenden Pitch Bends und blitzschnellen Harmoniewechsel, die Sie suchen, plus ein paar neue Wendungen. Verbiegen Sie ganze Akkorde mit der neuen Einstellung für die Tonhöhenverschiebung und führen Sie klassische Einzelnoten-Bends aus.
Die Whammy-Oberfläche bietet dieselben Pitch Bend-Optionen des alten Whammy, die Sie gewohnt sind, sowie einige zusätzliche Pitch Bend-Einstellungen des Whammy DT.

The DigiTech Whammy brings you the same hair-raising “dive bomb” effects, gripping pitch bends and lightning harmony shifts you are looking for plus a few new twists. Bend entire chords with the new chordal pitch shifting setting, and execute classic single note bends.
The Whammy interface features the same legacy Whammy pitch bending options you’re accustomed to along with some additional pitch bend settings from the Whammy DT.

Demo by Leduc's Own Music Shop

Demo by  Sonic Drive Studio

Review by reddit /guitarpedals

Review by Premier Guitar

Review by AMAZONA

Whammy V Thomann 70th Anniversary

The DigiTech® Drop is a dedicated polyphonic drop tune pedal that allows you to drop your tuning from one semitone all the way down to a full octave. Get down-tuned chunk without having to change guitars! The Drop also features a momentary/latching switch. With the switch set to momentary, you can turn the Drop into a true performance pedal. Fast trills and roller-coaster pitch dips are at the tip of your