Description
The Darkglass Hyper Luminal compressor pedal packs a studio’s worth of compressors into your pedalboard. Integrating an all-analog signal path and digitally modeled sidechain circuits, this bass compressor pedal re-creates some of the world’s most iconic compression tones. You can enjoy three models right out of the gate, and thanks to the Hyper Luminal’s built-in USB interface, you can download more as they become available. Take control of your tone via the pedal’s 4-knob interface and dual through-metal sensors, or if you really want to dive in, download the free Darkglass Suite software and start tweaking.
The Hyper Luminal includes dual through-metal sensors that detect when and where the chassis is touched. This technology provides an intimate, pleasant way to tweak the pedal’s Ratio and Mode parameters. Beyond that, four physical knobs supply easy control of Blend, Time, Output, and Compression. Blend mixes the clean and effected signals. Time sets your attack and release, which can be further tweaked via the free Darkglass Suite software. Compression sets the amount of compression, while Level sets your overall output volume. You also get an easy-to-read 10-segment Gain Reduction meter.
There’s a lot going on under the Hyper Luminal’s hood, and the Darkglass Suite software puts it all at your fingertips. Connect the pedal to your Mac or PC via its built-in USB interface, load up the software, and then enjoy access to advanced fine-tuning and mapping that allows you to assign different constants to each model. You can also use the software to load new compressor models as they become available.
Touch Sensors
Ratio
Adjust the amount of compression ratio.
- BUS: 2:1, 4:1, 10:1, 15:1
- FET: 2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 20:1, “ALL IN”
- SYM: Based on different settings of the Super Symmetry · 115 GeV Compressor.
Mode
Selects between three different models:
- BUS: Modeled after the Solid State Logic ® Bus compressor.
- FET: Inspired by the legendary 1176®.
- SYM: Our discontinued Super Symmetry · 115 GeV Compressor.
Specs
Blend
Mixes the clean and effected signals. Unlike our distortions, it is placed before the Output control. So the Hyper Luminal can also be used as a transparent booster with this control at minimum.
Time
Sets the time constants (Attack and Release). You can use the Darkglass Suite to fine tune and custom map the time constants, you can also assign different behaviours for each Mode.
Output
Sets the overall output volume of the unit.
Compression
Sets the overall amount of compression. This control also affects the internal makeup gain.
Ratio
Adjusts the amount of compression.
Mode
Selects the unit’s Mode (BUS, FET, or SYM).
Dimensions
Width: 75 mm / 3″
Length: 111 mm/ 4¼″
Height: 43 mm / 1¾″
Weight: 250 g / 0.55 lb
Warning
The Hyper Luminal has a current draw of 250mA. Only use a regulated 9V DC adapter with a center-negative plug.
Unregulated power supplies and/or higher voltages may result in suboptimal noise performance and even damage your unit, voiding the warranty.
