⚙️ Darkglass Microtubes Infinity Review
The Microtubes Infinity is Darkglass’s flagship multi-effects bass preamp, packing an incredible range of distortion, amp simulation, cab IRs, modulation, and compression into one sleek pedal. It’s not just a tone machine — it’s a digital command center for bassists who want the full Darkglass ecosystem under their feet.
This is the culmination of the Microtubes line, blending the grit and edge of classic Darkglass distortion with modern flexibility and high-end I/O.
🔊 Tone & Features
What makes the Infinity stand out is its versatility:
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Three iconic distortion engines:
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B3K – aggressive and modern.
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Vintage – warm and classic.
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X – tight low-end with crisp top-end grind.
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Multi-band compression, cab simulation, EQ, modulation (chorus, flanger, etc.).
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Stereo capability and MIDI control.
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USB-C interface for editing via Darkglass Suite.
It’s ideal for recording, live performance, and even practice — thanks to its headphone out and aux in.
🎛️ Control Layout
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Preset Footswitches – Store and recall up to 6 presets (expandable with MIDI).
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Touch Encoder Knob – For browsing menus and editing effects.
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Assignable LED rings – Show which effect is active in each chain.
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Darkglass Suite Compatibility – Deep editing, impulse response loading, preset management.
Despite being packed with features, the interface is designed to be intuitive. You can go from raw B3K drive to ambient chorus & cab-sim chains with just a few taps.
🎯 Best For
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Pro bassists who want studio-grade processing in a single unit.
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Players switching between genres — metal, funk, indie, pop.
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Those replacing multiple pedals and going direct to FOH or interface.
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Rig minimalist setups that demand versatility without sacrificing tone.
🧱 Build & Design
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Aluminum chassis with a matte black finish and minimalist accents.
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Bright, readable screen and LED indicators.
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Solid footswitches and streamlined top-panel layout.
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Built like a studio processor in pedalboard form.
🏁 Conclusion
The Microtubes Infinity is arguably the most powerful bass unit Darkglass has ever released. It’s not just a multi-effects box — it’s a curated suite of the best Darkglass tones ever made, wrapped in a form factor ready for touring, studio, or silent practice.
If you’ve ever wanted all the iconic Microtubes tones, effects, and routing flexibility in one tight package, this is it.
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