Darkglass launches limited-edition Anagram Guitar Essentials modeler
June 30, 2026 · 2 sources
Darkglass has moved into electric guitar multi-effects pedals for the first time with the Anagram Guitar Essentials, a limited-edition modeler made with retailers Andertons and Sweetwater1. The launch was reported on June 30, 20261.
The unit uses the same compact form factor as the regular Anagram, with a seven-inch central display screen offering 3D-rendered interfaces, flanked by three footswitches and six control knobs1. It comes preloaded with the Guitar Essentials plugin curated by Andertons and Sweetwater, containing 12 amps and three effects1. The amps include Fender-style Deluxe and Twin models, Marshall-style models, and others inspired by Hiwatt, Matchless and Magnatone, while the effects are inspired by the Klon Centaur, Marshall Blues Breaker and Ibanez Tube Screamer1. The Anagram can host compatible third-party NAM profiles and offers MIDI, USB and Bluetooth connectivity1.
MusicRadar lists the price as $1,219, with the unit made in Finland2. Guitar World gives the US price as $1,299, available exclusively from Sweetwater1. The two US figures differ.
MusicRadar reports 126 user-programmable presets in 42 banks of three, each preset built from up to 24 blocks with serial and parallel signal paths2. Its connections include an instrument input, XLR outputs 1/L and 2/R, standard outputs 3/L and 4/R, a send and return, a 1/8-inch stereo headphone output, MIDI In, MIDI Out and USB2. Power comes from a 9-12V adaptor with a 1700mA minimum, or a USB Power Delivery supply of at least 18 watts2. Dimensions are 209mm wide, 103mm deep and 62mm high2. MusicRadar reports the unit supports NAM Architecture 2 and can run three simultaneous instances of A2 Full2.
Darkglass is stressing the guitar-based Anagram is a one-time-only, limited-edition launch1. MusicRadar reports the Guitar Essentials pack will be made available on the Anagram Marketplace for any Anagram user to purchase, but only once the black Limited Edition units have sold out2.
"There was no one better than Sweetwater and Andertons to identify the pieces of gear that helped define the sound of the electric guitar."