🔥 Darkglass Alpha·Omicron Review

The Alpha·Omicron is the more compact sibling of the renowned Alpha·Omega distortion/preamp — retaining the dual distortion engine and signature tone, but stripping things down for simplicity and pedalboard-friendliness. It’s designed for bassists who want raw, aggressive drive tones without a full preamp’s size or complexity.

🎛️ Core Sound & Tone

• At the heart of the Alpha·Omicron is the dual engine distortion circuit:

  • Alpha: tight, punchy distortion with focus on clarity.

  • Omega: more raw, saturated, and chaotic — perfect for doom, sludge, or brutal metal tones.

• You can blend between Alpha and Omega with the Mod knob, allowing you to fine-tune the character of your distortion.

• Blend control mixes clean and distorted signals, letting your low end stay strong and present.

The result? A gnarly, yet articulate bass distortion that can go from gritty and textured to total sonic mayhem.

🧪 Controls

• Blend – Mix between clean and distorted signals.

• Level – Output volume.

• Drive – Amount of gain/distortion.

• Mod – Blend between Alpha and Omega distortion styles.

• Growl – Low-end saturation toggle for extra grunt.

• Bite – Adds high-mid attack for more presence and aggression.

🧱 Build & Design

• Minimalist, sturdy enclosure in a matte black finish.

• All-metal construction — gig-ready and road-tough.

• Small footprint — perfect for compact pedalboards.

• No DI out or EQ — this is pure distortion.

⚡ What It’s Best For

• Bassists looking for brutal tones in a pedal-sized format.

• Those who already have a preamp/DI and want to add serious gain to their signal chain.

• Players who need versatility within distortion, thanks to the Mod blend between Alpha and Omega.

🏁 Conclusion

The Darkglass Alpha·Omicron delivers the best parts of the Alpha·Omega engine in a compact, affordable package. It’s not a full preamp — it’s a pure, brutal, tone-sculpting distortion unit with a distinctive voice. If you play heavy music and want a small pedal that punches way above its size, the Alpha·Omicron is an excellent choice.