Darkglass E500 Exponent 500W Bass Amp Head New

Experience The Bridge Between Analog And Digital Worlds – The Darkglass E500 Exponent 500W Bass Amp Head

Exponent 500 is a new concept on the market: a hybrid amplifier that combines clean analog amplification with powerful digital signal chain modeling featuring all the components a professional bassist requires. With its audio interface capabilities and 500W of loud, ultra-clean power, Exponent; 500 is an extremely capable solution for every context, packed in a gorgeous and compact light housing for maximum portability.

Exponent 500 combines all of the technologies Darkglass has been developing since their inception in one novel amplifier. It also uses MIDI instead of their IFS footswitch, as MIDI controllers are capable of significantly deeper control.

• An ever-growing DSP library that has compressors, distortions, modulation, preamps, Impulse Responses and more in the Darkglass Suite app
• Powerful clean analog amplification, capable of running with the modeling software bypassed
• Full MIDI control over presets and parameters

SPECIFICATIONS

• 500 watt bass amp head
• Ultra clean analog amplifier with powerful digital modeling
• Assignable effects, preamps, and cabinet simulation
• Audio interface capability over USB
• Full MIDI control
• Effects loop

Connectivity

• Mono instrument input (1/4″)
• Speaker output (speakON)
• XLR DI output
• Headphone output (1/4″ stereo)
• USB-C (Audio interface and Darkglass Suite)
• MIDI input (5-pin DIN)
• Bluetooth (audio in and Darkglass Suite)
• Effects loop send and return (2×1/4″)

Manufacturer: DarkGlass Electronics
Model: E500
SKU: I689139-2-WHXB

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