Darkglass ANAGRAM Bass Multi-Effect Pedal

Darkglass designed ANAGRAM to be as powerful as the best flagship devices, but intuitive and easy to use. ANAGRAM's footprint and layout is a homage to simplicity while delivering flagship capability.

It serves bassists who haven't yet embrace modelers or are intimidated with the menu-diving. Also, the underserved bass population who currently engage in multi-effects and maybe get 5% of the real estate in a product like Helix or Tone master.

ANAGRAM includes over 45 unique blocks tailored specifically for bass players. All of Darkglass' most popular products, "industry standard" sounds, and unique effect algorithms.

Rewriting the boundaries of bass.

Anagram rethinks the way you shape your tone. With ultra-low latency, extensive customization, and seamless integration into the Darkglass ecosystem, it supports both studio precision and stage performance. Built for ease of use, Anagram not only refines your tone but also unlocks new possibilities for your creativity.

Features

• Multi-effect platform optimized for bass players.
• Six-core DSP architecture for complex effect chains with low latency.
• Real-time audio processing managed by a dedicated operating system.
• Curated DSP blocks and effects specifically for bass.
• Support for standard-size NAM and AIDA-X neural models and IRs.
• Upgradeable architecture for future DSP blocks, and third-party content.
• Add up to 24 simultaneous effects blocks for complex, parallel signal chains.
• 7-inch high-brightness touchscreen for clear and intuitive control.
• Three footswitches for  live performance control.
• Six high-resolution endless rotary knobs for precise parameter adjustments.
• Flexible input and output configuration.
• Suited for both live and studio environments.

Specifications

• 6 Cores, including an NPU specifically for neural operations
• Fixed latency of 1.3 milliseconds
• A touch display that combines high resolution with fast, snappy touch response and smooth animations
• Connectivity that covers everything: MIDI, effect loops, expression pedal, XLR output, Bluetooth, USB power and a USB audio interface

The sound you imagine.

 Anagram’s multicore DSP engine and modern OS work together to handle real‑time audio and host a hand‑picked library of DSP blocks. Explore our bass‑focused effects, load neural models like NAM and AIDA‑X, or sculpt your tone with genuine cabinet impulse responses, all delivered with minimal latency.

Curated DSP library

Amps and Cabs
Explore a curated selection of classic and modern bass amps alongside bass and guitar cabinet simulations.

Overdrive & Distortion
Access Darkglass’s renowned drive circuits and authentic distortion captures.

EQ, Filters & Dynamics
Sculpt your sound with equalizers, envelope filters, compressors, and noise gates.

Modulation & Pitch
Add movement with flangers and choruses and explore tonal heights with octavers and pitch shifters.

Delays & Reverbs
Add depth with digital or analog delay effects, or choose from our selection of reverbs.

Utilities & Loaders
Manage your routing and signal flow with handy utilities and system blocks.

Essential tools

Looper
With one‑touch control, start, stop, and overdub without interrupting your creativity.
Your loops run independently of presets, switch tones without stopping playback!

Tuner/Tempo
Tune your bass with precision, then set your global tempo without skipping a beat.
Keep your delays locked to the groove. Turn the knob to set BPM between 40 and 300.

Mixer
Set levels for line outs, XLRs and headphones output, all from a single view.
Fine-tune your overall tone with the Global EQ and add clarity across your entire rig.

Performance simplified.
 

Anagram’s preset system captures every detail of your setup—from signal chain and block settings to footswitch assignments and scenes. Switch between intuitive views to inspect your chain, edit control bindings, or rename your presets. Then choose a mode to let your footswitches navigate setups, toggle individual effects, or jump between scenes.

Darkglass Suite Integration.

Connect to the Darkglass Suite to upload and manage Cabinet IRs and neural models, refine presets and banks, and share or download via the Preset Hub. Keep your Anagram updated and ready to play!

I/Os

Input
The primary input for connecting an instrument or the output from a pedalboard via a 1/4” mono jack.

Send (Insert)
A dual-function 1/4” jack that supports either a stereo send or a mono insert, allowing for the creation of an effects loop.

Return (Exp)
A dual-function 1/4” jack that supports either a stereo return or an expression pedal input.

Headphone Output
A 3.5mm stereo headphone jack featuring three adjustable gain levels, ensuring optimal volume and clarity for any pair of headphones.

Main Outputs
Two 1/4″ outputs and two XLR outputs with the latter featuring an integrated, software-controlled ground lift. These outputs allow for stereo effects, split wet/dry signals, or multiple amplifier connections, delivering an immersive sonic experience.

USB-C Port
The USB-C port enables Anagram’s USB audio interface capabilities and allows interaction with the Darkglass Suite app for software updates and access to the Darkglass library. USB MIDI is also supported.

Additionally, Anagram can be powered using a USB-C power supply that supports Power Delivery (PD), such as compatible laptop chargers, phone chargers, or power banks.

MIDI In
A 3.5mm TRS (Type A) jack for connecting an external MIDI controller.

MIDI Out
A 3.5mm TRS (Type A) jack for sending MIDI data from Anagram.

9V DC
Only use a regulated 9V DC adapter with a center-negative plug. Anagram includes a 9V DC power adapter.