The Darkglass Super Symmetry 115 GeV Compressor is a compressor pedal built for bass, part of the Darkglass Electronics range. It is no longer in production: Darkglass's own product page describes it as "Our discontinued Super Symmetry · 115 GeV Compressor."1
Controls
The Super Symmetry carries five knobs, each with a distinct job. The Blend control is the one bass players tend to notice first, because it lets you mix the compressed and clean signals, which Darkglass describes as ideal for fast compression adjustment: to reduce compression you can dial back the Blend and avoid having to readjust your Input and Output levels for unity gain.2
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Input | Adjusts the gain on the compressor. Helps ensure clean operation and sets the threshold over which the compressor starts reducing gain; higher settings result in higher levels of compression. |
| Attack | Sets the time until gain reduction begins; higher settings translate into faster attack times. |
| Compression | Sets the amount of compression, described as peak reduction. |
| Output | Sets the output volume level of the unit. |
| Blend | Mixes the compressed and clean signals, allowing compression to be reduced without readjusting Input and Output for unity gain. |
All control descriptions per Bass Musician Magazine's review by Kilian Duarte.2
Construction and reviewer's view
The pedal is built around a laser engraved solid steel chassis with recessed LEDs, which the reviewer described as meaning roadworthy quality.2
"Construction: 5 out of 5, laser engraved solid steel chassis and recessed LED's mean roadworthy quality."
Bass Musician Magazine's 2015 review, written when the pedal was the newest member of the Darkglass family, rated the construction five out of five.2
The Super Symmetry is discontinued, so current stock is limited to what remains with dealers and the secondhand market. Darkglass's own page for the pedal marks it as discontinued.1
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Questions
Is the Darkglass Super Symmetry discontinued?
Yes. Darkglass lists the Super Symmetry 115 GeV Compressor on its own product page as its discontinued Super Symmetry compressor. Players looking for a current Darkglass compressor will need to look at the company's later models instead, and used units are the way to find this particular pedal today.
Can the Darkglass Super Symmetry blend in a clean signal?
Yes. The Blend control lets you mix the compressed and clean signals together. Darkglass describes this as ideal for fast compression adjustment: if you want less compression, you can simply dial back the Blend without having to readjust your Input and Output levels to keep unity gain.
What does the Input knob do on the Darkglass Super Symmetry?
Input adjusts the gain on the compressor. It helps keep operation clean, and it also sets the threshold over which the compressor starts reducing gain. Higher Input settings result in higher levels of compression, so it shapes both how hard the pedal is driven and how much it compresses.
What is the Darkglass Super Symmetry enclosure made of?
The pedal is built around a laser engraved solid steel chassis with recessed LEDs. Bass Musician Magazine's reviewer, Kilian Duarte, called this roadworthy quality and rated the construction five out of five in his 2015 review.
Sources (2)
- Hyper Luminal Compressor, Darkglass
- Review - Darkglass Electronics Super Symmetry 115 GeV Compressor - Bass Musician Magazine, The Face of Bass, Bass Musician Magazine, 2015-10-01
