TC Electronic DARK MATTER DISTORTION Phenomenal Distortion Pedal with Extreme Dynamic Range, Two-Band EQ and Voicing Switch
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Brand | TC Electronic |
Style | standart |
Color | MultiColored |
Item Weight | 0.23 Kilograms |
Voltage | 9 |
About this item
- 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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Product information
Item Weight | 8.1 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 5 x 3 x 4 inches |
ASIN | B004OK5TRQ |
Item model number | 000-DDD00-00010 |
Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 19, 2011 |
Color Name | MultiColored |
Hardware Interface | 1/4-inch Audio |
Signal Format | Analog |
Size | standart |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Voltage | 9 |
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Phenomenal Distortion Pedal with Extreme Dynamic Range, Two-Band EQ and Voicing Switch
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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
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Ode to DistortionDARK 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 SkoolHard 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 ToneDistortion 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 RockDARK 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 | — | — |
Sold By | GearNuts | Amazon.com | YXTmusic | Austin Bazaar | Amazon.com | JFOUT |
hardware interface | 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 | Buffer,Delay,Reverb |
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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 gain is up to the MAX. 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 about noon for the Treb, and 3oclock for the Bass). Now add in the tone control on my bass along with the separate bass and treble controls on the amp itself, and I can now customize the sound nicely, scooping out the mids or letting all the murk flow through, then add in a nice Uvib from the Alchemy, and you get the thick moody tone that makes your stomach kind of rumble with and send shivers along your skin!!!
As I said I am loving this, it is just what i was looking for. For those questioning on if this works okay on a Bass, do a search on Youtube for TC Electonic Dark Matter Bass
The Dark Matter did NOT cut it for high-gain downtuned metal. 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 Kill 'em All sound with the voice switch.
If you are looking for a pedal that has rich harmonics, excellent clarity and sparkly leads, look no further. If you want something with ultra-high gain for djent or death metal, you might be disappointed.
Since I play lots of styles i ended up just squeezing it onto my board and keeping the Warp Pedal.
I am SUPER happy with this pedal and I think it sounds great! I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great distortion pedal that doesn't need an insane amount of gain.
THIS THING DELIVERS.
Now normally, I would put that lead-tone pedal before the Blues Driver in the chain, to preserve some of the tonal quality of the Blues Driver. A DS-1 works well here. I've played that for a while. I've also just stacked another Blues Driver, one with higher gain.
But the Dark Matter didn't work there for me. I ended up putting it AFTER the Blues Driver, and I really like it there. I think with a pedal like the DS-1, it's got pretty transparent gain, so using it as a boost to an overdrive like a Blues Driver makes sense. But the Dark Matter is a very different beast from the DS-1. It's creamier. It's breakup sounds more organic, less mechanical. If I strum a chord with both the Blues Driver and Dark Matter on, you can still hear the individual notes.
This thing doesn't do the cranked-up fuzz tones of a Big Muff or even an OCD. It's not a RAT. It's its own thing, for sure. But for <$50, it's a steal. I'm sure I could set the gain low and use this, instead of a Blues Driver, to color my tone into a clean amp. It's a neat little pedal for sure.