🎛️ Darkglass Microtubes X 900 Review

The Microtubes X 900 is a flagship bass amp head by Darkglass, designed for players who want modern tone shaping, aggressive multiband distortion, and professional-grade flexibility in one compact unit. Built for both studio and stage, it delivers an incredibly versatile and powerful playing experience.

🔊 Sound & Tone

• Up to 900 watts at 4 ohms — more than enough for any live setting.

• The built-in X multiband distortion engine separates high-end distortion and low-end compression for ultra-clean lows with biting mids and highs.

• A 6-band graphic EQ gives surgical control over your tone, letting you emphasize or cut specific frequencies with ease.

🧰 Features & Controls

• X Engine controls: Blend, Low Pass, High Pass, Level, and Comp — letting you shape distortion in fine detail.

• Clean channel includes compression and tone shaping with Mix and Master Volume.

• Graphic EQ bands at 80Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1.5kHz, 3kHz, and 5kHz.

• MIDI and USB-C for control and firmware updates.

• Cab sim support with 3 user-loadable impulse responses.

• Balanced XLR out, headphone out, aux in, and effects loop.

• Lightweight and rugged — perfect for touring musicians.

🧠 Who It’s For

• Players who use distortion but want to retain low-end clarity.

• Bassists looking for a compact head with studio-grade features.

• Fans of the Darkglass “X” tone who want it built directly into their amp.

• Gigging musicians who need a powerful, modern amp with digital control.

✅ Final Verdict

The Microtubes X 900 is more than just an amp — it’s a complete tone-shaping machine. With its multiband distortion, extensive EQ, and professional connectivity, it sets a high bar for what a modern bass head can offer. Brutal, flexible, and beautifully built.