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TC Electronic DARK MATTER DISTORTION Phenomenal Distortion Pedal with Extreme Dynamic Range, Two-Band EQ and Voicing Switch

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Color MultiColored
Item Weight 0.23 Kilograms
Voltage 9

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  • Gain, Level, Bass and Treble controls - total control of your distortion sounds
  • True Bypass - zero loss of tone
  • Voicing switch - for an awesome shift in bass response
  • item package weight: 11.6 ounces

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Phenomenal Distortion Pedal with Extreme Dynamic Range, Two-Band EQ and Voicing Switch


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DARK MATTER DISTORTION

DARK MATTER DISTORTION

Phenomenal Distortion Pedal with Extreme Dynamic Range, Two-Band EQ and Voicing Switch

  • Phenomenal distortion pedal with an extreme dynamic range gives you highly musical distortion covering a wide soundspectrum
  • Vintage-voiced distortion from analog circuits offers a full sound with lively response that can be instantly adjusted to a huge range of tones
  • Two-band EQ with active bass and treble knobs lets you really shape your sound
  • Voicing switch allows you to toggle between extra bass for a more modern sound or filling your tone with retro vibes
  • Four-knob interface for extensive tonal tweaking while remaining highly intuitive to let you focus on playing

  • True bypass allows for optimum clarity and zero high-end loss when the pedal is off
  • Easy battery compartment access
  • Compact format fits on any pedal board
  • High-quality components to give you absolutely pristine tone-twisting distortion
  • Sturdy die-cast metal case designed for life on the road

DARK MATTER DISTORTION

Ode to Distortion

Kicking Things Old Skool

Set for Tone

Channel the Gods of Rock

Ode to Distortion

DARK MATTER is the kind of pedal that you wanna go play for half an hour and end up spending half a day with. It’s musical, covers a super-wide range of sounds but stays true to its base, an all analog-drive circuit that reminisces plexi sounds with both a classic and modern edge. DARK MATTER delivers in spades thanks to a very low compression and a lively response that reacts to your playing at every turn.

• Vintage-voiced distortion with extreme dynamic range • 2 band EQ • Voicing switch

Kicking Things Old Skool

Hard to imagine now, but there was a time before digital. If you think about it, many of the best distortion sounds stem from that era. Why? Well, it’s the analog circuits, they sound great and got a little more to give when you really punish them – it simply sounds more real, fuller and better. That’s the sound we love: dangerous, on the edge yet thoroughly musical. The sound that begs you to play harder, louder, faster and more.

Set for Tone

Distortion is great, but control is key. No one wants the ice-pick to the ears or a mushy bass-laden goo. DARK MATTER delivers with bass and treble knobs, perfect for dialing in sounds precisely and lightning fast.

Channel the Gods of Rock

DARK MATTER distortion adds extra versatility via a voicing switch that either adds bass for a more modern sound or fills your tone with retro vibes for an old school vintage throwback that oozes classic rock on steroids.

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Customer Ratings
Value for money
4.5
5.0
4.4
4.8
4.5
4.8
Versatility
4.2
4.5
3.9
4.8
4.6
4.6
Sheerness
4.4
5.0
3.8
Quality of material
5.0
4.4
4.6
Volume control
4.7
4.0
5.0
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1 4 inch audio
1 4 inch audio
1 4 inch audio
1 4 inch audio
power source
Battery Powered
Electric
Corded Electric
Battery Powered
Corded Electric
amperage
0.04 milliamps
0.01 milliamps
0 milliamps
0.01 milliamps
92 milliamps
signal format
Analog
Analog
Analog
Analog
Analog
Analog
controls type
Knob
Knob
Knob
Knob
Knob
Knob
style
standart
Pot
Acoustic,Advanced,Distortion,Preamp
Distortion
Distortion
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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
348 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, sound quality, distortion, value, and versatility of the guitar effect device. For example, they mention it's a solid reliable design, good for crunchy metal distortion, and a great buy. They're also satisfied with performance, and clarity.

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69 customers mention56 positive13 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the guitar effect device. For example, they say it has great tones, and the distortion sounds awesome. Some say the voicing switch doesn't make a big difference in tone, and it's very quiet. The treble and bass controls work nicely to fine-tune the sound, and there's no hissing or noises through the pedal board.

"...works as a great signal booster, while the treble and bass controls work nicely to fine tune your sound, I'm keeping mine set to about noon for the..." Read more

"...If you are looking for a pedal that has rich harmonics, excellent clarity and sparkly leads, look no further...." Read more

"...The sound is quite nice except that I fear it may have "in store" or "demo" appeal in that it sounds great when practicing by..." Read more

"...It's creamier. It's breakup sounds more organic, less mechanical...." Read more

62 customers mention59 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the guitar effect device. They mention it's a high-quality pedal, with a solid reliable design. The pedal produces a great, crisp distortion with sturdiness. Customers also say it'll be the best overdrive they've ever owned.

"...The pedal has a wonderful sustain, which is noticeable even when the gain is tuned down to 0, and almost sounds like a grungy feedback loop when the..." Read more

"...BUT... it has super sparkly amazing metal tones for playing Vai or Satriani or even Marty Friedman-like leads, and it can pull off a pretty good..." Read more

"...The price is great for sure. For 50 dollars you get a well built, solid guitar pedal...." Read more

"...It's creamier. It's breakup sounds more organic, less mechanical...." Read more

37 customers mention26 positive11 negative

Customers like the distortion of the guitar effect device. They say it's a versatile pedal that doesn't lose pitch. Some say it is good for crunchy metal distortion on a budget. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...While it can make some nice distorted or overdriven sounds and it has a solid reliable design I find myself setting it aside and moving away from..." Read more

"For the cost, this is a really nice distortion pedal...." Read more

"...Ultimately in my opinion, the Dark Matter has a sloppy distortion that sounds like a blown speaker...." Read more

"...Overall, good for crunchy metal distortion on a budget." Read more

26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the guitar effect device. They say it is a terrific distortion pedal for the money, and a great buy.

"...for metal, I love my other T.C. Electronic pedal, and the price point is really affordable...." Read more

"I was pretty excited to get this pedal and try it out. The price is great for sure. For 50 dollars you get a well built, solid guitar pedal...." Read more

"...Overall, it's a good value and I keep it on my practice pedal board...." Read more

"...Really impressive, and an insane value. I've never had an issue with a TCE pedal. If this broke I'd buy another...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers find the guitar effect device versatile. They say it's an excellent addition to their board, with many different options available by tweaking the knobs. Customers also say it has a great variety and is useful for different setups. Overall, customers are satisfied with the versatility of the pedal.

"...pedal has a different flavor of dirt than the Mojo, but you get a lot of tonal variety with the bass/treble controls, and it will do anything from a..." Read more

"...a "tone-hound" would go after, but for myself it's been a versatile tool that opens up a few great flavors of drive to use...." Read more

"...bridges the gap between overdrive and distortion which makes it so versatile...." Read more

"...There are 2 modes and it useable for those." Read more

12 customers mention9 positive3 negative

Customers like the performance of the guitar effect device. They mention that it works great, fantastic, and versatile. Some say that it also works well with bass guitar and for getting some gnarly distorted vocals. Some mention that the tone controls work well and are very quiet. Overall, most are happy with the performance and functionality of the pedal.

"...This is an excellent pedal and works great, but is not a high gain distortion suited for metal or hard rock...." Read more

"...But dang does my distortion sound awesome!! This also works well with bass guitar and for getting some gnarly distorted vocals." Read more

"Not a fan of this pedal. It did not want to play well stand-alone with my amp nor did it jive well with my other hook-ups...." Read more

"...The tone controls actually work very well and very quiet. Extremely responsive to the amount of level of I use when picking...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the guitar effect device. They mention that it has a transparent tone, thick and lush, with excellent clarity. Some say that it gives them searing lead tones when recorded directly into a preamp. Overall, customers are happy with the performance of the pedal.

"...If you are looking for a pedal that has rich harmonics, excellent clarity and sparkly leads, look no further...." Read more

"...find EVERY combination of settings usable, but this did give me some searing lead tones when recorded directly into a preamp." Read more

"It has a crisp clear Overdrive its not even a distortion" Read more

"Great for darker metal tones. Really good pedal for the price" Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the controls of the guitar effect device. They say the active controls make a huge difference, the level control works as a great signal booster, and the treble and bass controls work nicely. They also like that the level was at unity when the knob was straight up. Overall, customers are happy with the controls and construction of the product.

"...The level control works as a great signal booster, while the treble and bass controls work nicely to fine tune your sound, I'm keeping mine set to..." Read more

"...The only thing I did like about it was the level control was at unity when the knob was straight up, and I can say that TC pedals are built quite..." Read more

"...True bypass means that it is quiet and when off does not change the signal path...." Read more

"...It is very bassy, so be aware of that, but the active controls make a huge difference...." Read more

Versatile Distortion
5 Stars
Versatile Distortion
I'm playing in a country band these days and needed a distortion pedal that can do a solid mild grit without going too far, as many distortion or overdrive pedals seem to do. The Dark Matter fits perfectly. It'll do a full on distortion as well, but backing off on the gain and level adds just the right amount of dirt for the country tunes that need it. I'm playing a Strat into a Deluxe Reverb RI, and this is the exact sound I was looking for when a Fender clean just doesn't cut it.
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