Dreadbox Darkness Digital Stereo Reverb Pedal

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£229.00

This is the Dreadbox Darkness Digital Stereo Reverb Pedal from Dreadbox, now available in the Guitar Pedals category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.

Description

Greek synth wizards Dreadbox have taken their first step into the realm of effects pedals, with their retro-styled Lethargy, Darkness & Kinematic stompboxes!

The Darkness is a true digital stereo reverb suitable for guitars, basses and synthesisers. Instead of having several switched algorithms like most conventional digital 'verbs, the innovative Dreadbox Darkness has a single versatile and flexible algorithm that can create small and smooth reflections up to immersive, shimmeringly-endless reverbs!

Key Features

  • Flexible shimmer reverb with gate function.
  • 32bit @ 48kHz digital effects processor.
  • Variable time scale with modulation (triangle or sample & hold).
  • Selectable pitch shift (+/-12 semitones) with variable mix amount for shimmering sounds.
  • Up to 30-second decay times.
  • 2-pole damping filter (high-pass or low-pass).
  • Freeze function (loops 150ms of the input signal).
  • Versatile gate effect with variable attack and release times.
  • True stereo operation.
  • Selectable tails bypass.

Specifications

  • Circuit: Digital
  • Bypass: CMOS
  • Audio: Mono
  • Power: 9VDC (center pin negative, 2.1mm)
  • Current Draw: 150mA
  • Dimensions (cm): 14 x 10 x 5.6
  • In/Out: TS unbalanced 6.4mm jack

About the manufacturer

Dreadbox

Dreadbox are known for making standout effects pedals and more. Founded with a passion for tone and innovation, their gear has shaped countless records and players’ sounds. Look out for their iconic designs and flagship models — they’ve earned a reputation for reliability and creativity.

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Guitar Pedals

Guitar pedals are compact effects units that shape and enhance a guitar’s sound, sitting between the instrument and the amplifier. They include gain pedals like overdrive and distortion, modulation effects such as chorus and tremolo, time-based effects like delay and reverb, and essential utilities including tuners, compressors and loopers. Understanding basic things such as pedal type, signal order, power requirements and intended use helps players choose pedals that suit their style, setup and playing environment.

Reverb Pedals

Reverb creates the dense pattern of reflections heard after sound enters a physical or imagined space. Room, hall, plate and spring models differ in reflection density, frequency decay and modulation, while ambient algorithms extend or transform the tail beyond natural acoustics. Decay, pre-delay, damping, diffusion and wet/dry balance define the apparent size, surface and distance of that space.

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Reverb (short for reverberation) is an audio effect that simulates the natural reflections of sound in a physical space. When you play in a room, hall, or cathedral, the sound waves bounce off the walls, ceiling, and floor, creating a sense of depth and ambience. Reverb pedals and processors recreate this effect electronically, allowing guitarists and producers to shape how “big” or “live” their sound feels. From short, springy echoes that mimic vintage amp tanks to lush, atmospheric washes used in ambient or shoegaze music, reverb adds dimension and realism — turning a dry, flat tone into something immersive and expressive.

Stereo

Stereo refers to an audio setup that uses two separate channels, left and right, to create a sense of width, space, and direction in sound. By sending slightly different signals to each channel, stereo allows effects and instruments to feel more immersive and three-dimensional compared to a single mono signal.

In guitar and audio equipment, stereo is commonly used with delays, reverbs, modulation effects, and multi-amp rigs to enhance depth and movement. Stereo setups can make a sound feel wider and more spacious, especially in recording or live environments where separation between speakers can be clearly heard.