The updated firmware with the option to lower the drive is a game changer in my opinion. The lack of lower gain was my biggest gripe with the pedal.

Appreciate this vid showcasing the versatility of this pedal. Was a fan since it came out, and even more so after all the updates (gate, chorus, etc). Good stuff!

What a great review. Initially when I got mine I felt like it was a little “too much” with the fixed multi band compression and higher drive settings but now I find it hard to live without. It seems to sit well in a mix almost all the time.

Joe thank you very much for this review. I was afraid at watching the first reviews that came out about a year ago, people complaining about the gain stage, but I read about the updates in the official Darkglass site, but watching you explain step by step makes me want to buy one now. Thank you it was really helpful. Btw, I'm a huge fan of Arch Echo, greetings from Chile 🇨🇱 🤘

Thanks Joe!

Thank you, you addressed pretty much every doubt I had about this pedal. Seems like a fully functional fly rig. The Bluetooth takes it to the next level for me

10 years on KZread!!

That Isometry intro

Nice review man. Love the band! Had the opportunity a few months back to mix Color Wheel through URM. Your guys tracks were fire 🔥 Had a blast mixing that one 🤘 Did you use Adam in the studio for that?

Have you compared the ADAMs clean tone with the Microtubes Infinity?

Be great for thrash and crossover ❤

Joe, is this your primary rig on stage and in the studio these days? Are you using it with other pedals or amps?

@JoeCalderone

Жыл бұрын

Yes! On tour I ran a sansamp and harmonic booster before the ADAM. At home I either just use the ADAM or a Sansamp depending on my mood, but the ADAM usually wins out because I can capture a DI as well as an amped track

@CPurner

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeCalderone Thank you for your reply. Are you using the 2112 Sansamp? What do you like about each unit? Do you prefer one for certain songs/tones?

Joe! Just wanted to ask if this pedal (I use an NG3) really does have that Nolly sound right out of the box with no additional processing. I can’t find a demo from darkglass that isn’t heavily edited and professionally mixed. Nolly even did a demo but it seems edited as well. Thanks man!

@Blacklight_Music

Жыл бұрын

I bought the NG, bought Neural DSP Parallax, and even their Darkglass Ultra plug-in. Maybe it’s because the NG3 can’t run in series. I don’t know. Just running out of options and have tried everything, was hoping this ADAM pedal would do the trick. Any help appreciated 🖤

@JoeCalderone

Жыл бұрын

Hi sam! To me, yes. The ADAM basically simulates every part of nollys actual signal chain in a way that the parallax and DG ultra do not. Parallax is close with the multi band distortion, but the ADAM is really great with its dual signal clean and distorted chains. Obviously even if Nolly recorded with this pedal for an album, there would probably be some processing applied to tame little EQ bits and stuff to fit in the mix, but this pedal basically has all the tools to get there, lots of eq bands, 1176 style compression, as well as 5 modeled distortions and the dedicated clean channel with Nollys own multi band processing to help keep the low end tight. I will say though that the two bottom pickups in series does have a distinct sound. I’m not as familiar with the NG 3 wiring as I only have the NG 2 but Perhaps you can mod the bass by removing the neck pickup, I’m sure it’s possible to change the wiring, there may even be a tutorial online or something. If not, I’d run the 3 pickup mode.

@JoeCalderone

Жыл бұрын

Also not sure if you a finger style or pick player, but the way that Nolly picks seems to make a big difference too

@Blacklight_Music

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeCalderone Thank you so much for the in-depth reply! I’m definitely sold on this. As for the NG3, it can’t run the bridge+neck in series like the NG2, but installing a 6-way switch would open up that mode as well as the 3 pickup mode. I agree that parallax gets close. I’ve enjoyed using it (and DK ultra) and gotten good tones, but not THE tone. Something is missing. Battlestar Nostalgica rips btw, y’all never miss. Thanks again!

@Blacklight_Music

Жыл бұрын

@@JoeCalderone I’m a pick player, definitely trying to learn to play through the string like he does. Very heavy handed.

What’s your suggestion on a good affordable interface?

@JoeCalderone

Жыл бұрын

This pedal works as an interface! You can capture your amped tone and DI at the same time through the USB connection. If you’re looking for a really basic audio interface, the Focusrite solo is pretty affordable.

Have you tried the Photon yet, Joe?

@JoeCalderone

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t yet! From what I’ve heard I think I liked the ADAM a little better, but I still need to try the Photon. The biggest difference seems to be the clean circuit, where the photons is much closer to a regular DI while the ADAM’s is a bit more processed

@PALongknife

24 күн бұрын

@@JoeCalderone That's my understanding, too. According to Darkglass' manuals, both pedals have a Compressor near the top of the signal chain, but the ADAM has a SECOND, fixed multiband compressor in the "clean" sidechain, whereas the A-O Phi does not.

I had the Alfa omega pedal It got stolen on a punk fest haha So I think I found my next pedal!!!

what is your want to choice peak? Strandberg boden prog 5's + Quad Cortex or ADAM

Could you literally just plug headphones and bass straight into the ADAM and play that way?

@JoeCalderone

Жыл бұрын

Yes! And you can connect your Adam as a device to your phone via Bluetooth, and play along with songs on Spotify