OBNE Dark Star Pedal V3
Unlock new layers of depth in your music with the Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star V3. This isn't just a reverb pedal—it's a tool for creating rich, immersive textures. Whether you're after dreamy ambiance, lo-fi grit, or shifting, experimental tones, Dark Star V3 delivers a unique blend of effects. Now with expanded stereo functionality and deep customization, this pedal invites you to shape your sound in ways you've never imagined.
OBNE Dark Star Review
Dark Star V3 takes everything great about its predecessors and pushes it further. With stereo inputs and outputs, it creates a wide, enveloping reverb that's excellent for ambient musicians and players looking to add depth to their tone. The combination of pitch shifting, delay, filtering, and bitcrushing opens up many creative possibilities.
Beyond its versatility, Dark Star V3 is built with modern musicians in mind. MIDI control, an expression pedal input, and onboard preset storage let you customize and recall your favorite settings instantly. Whether you're layering vast, evolving pads or adding shimmering textures to your playing, this pedal gives you the flexibility to craft something truly unique.
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star Pedal Features
- Expand your sound with lush reverb and unique effects
- Stereo inputs and outputs for immersive tones
- Create long reverberated pads with slow attack and infinite sustain
- Add pitch shifting, bitcrushing, and delay for creative textures
- Save and recall presets with onboard controls or MIDI
- Compatible with an expression pedal for hands-free control
Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star V3 Pedal Specs
- Power requirements: Operates on a standard 9V DC power supply
- Stereo and mono operation with flexible routing options
- MIDI and expression pedal compatibility for real-time control
- Soft-touch switches for noise-free operation
- True bypass switching and trails mode options
- High-quality digital signal processing for rich, textured effects
OBNE Dark Star Reverb FAQs
Is Dark Star V3 Worth It if I'm Not Using It in Stereo?
Absolutely! While stereo enhances the experience, the Dark Star OBNE pedal still delivers rich, immersive reverb in mono. The pitch shifting, delay, and bitcrushing effects shine in any setup, making it a great choice regardless of your rig.
Does the OBNE Dark Star Pedal Work Well With Other Pedals?
Yes! The Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star Reverb pairs beautifully with delay, modulation, and distortion pedals. Stack it with a fuzz for gritty, spaced-out ambience, or place it after a delay for endless cascading trails.
Can I Use Dark Star as a Standalone Instrument?
Definitely. With its long, evolving reverbs, pitch shifts, and sustain function, it can be more than just an effect - it can become part of your instrument. Whether you're crafting ambient swells or shimmering drones, Dark Star V3 is built for exploration.
What Are the Differences Between the OBNE Dark Star V1 vs V2 vs V3?
- V1: The Dark Star V1 has mono output and basic controls for pitch shifting, reverb decay, and mix. It is known for lo-fi and bit-crushed reverb but is limited in customization.
- V2: The OBNE Dark Star V2 added stereo I/O, improved pitch shifting and delay, and a more compact design. It features enhanced sound design and more nuanced controls compared to V1.
- V3: The OBNE Dark Star V3 features full stereo functionality, new controls like low/high-pass filter, Lag (predelay), and Multiply (feedback loop). Preset storage, MIDI, and expression pedal compatibility for real-time control. Improved sound quality and more performance-friendly with true bypass and trails mode options.
The key improvements in the OBNE Dark Star V3 are the Stereo I/O, more control options, preset management, and enhanced sound quality, making V3 the most versatile and feature-rich version.
How Does the OBNE Dark Star Sounds on Bass?
The OBNE Dark Star on bass adds expansive, atmospheric textures with pitch shifting, bitcrushing, and reverb. It enhances bass with lo-fi warmth, gritty fuzz, and rich harmonic depth, making it perfect for creating both subtle ambient swells and more experimental tones. The stereo I/O and adjustable controls are some of the OBNE Dark Star settings that offer versatility for a wide range of bass sounds.
What Are the Differences Between the OBNE Dark Star VS Sunlight?
The OBNE Dark Star and OBNE Sunlight differ mainly in their sound and controls. The Dark Star offers a lo-fi, pitch-shifting, and bitcrushing reverb with deep customization, perfect for experimental and ambient sounds with gritty, atmospheric textures. It features controls like feedback (Multiply) and filtering. In contrast, the Sunlight provides a cleaner, brighter reverb with shimmering, crystalline tones and more straightforward controls, focusing on reverb decay, mix, and modulation for more ethereal, traditional reverb effects. While the Dark Star excels in lo-fi and experimental styles, the Sunlight is ideal for clean, ambient reverbs with a touch of warmth.
Does It Have True Bypass?
Yes! You can choose between true bypass and trails mode, so you can choose whether your reverb fades out naturally or cuts off immediately when you turn the pedal off.
What's in the box of our Old Blood Noise Endeavors Dark Star V3?
- Dark Star Stereo Pedal V3
- OBNE Branded Pedal Box
- OBNE Pin
- OBNE Stickers
- OBNE Guitar Pick
- OBNE Dark Star Manual QR Code
- DeathCloud Merch
- Candy
OBNE Dark Star Stereo Reverb Dimensions
- Dimensions: 5.7" × 3.2" × 3"
- Weight: 0.9 lbs
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