Introducing Darkglass Ultimate

Neural DSP Introduces Darkglass® Ultimate – Expanding the Iconic Darkglass Sound into a Complete Creative Platform for Bass

• Built on the foundation of Darkglass Ultra, the plugin delivers a full signal chain and creative toolkit for bass.

• Darkglass Ultimate is a free update for existing Darkglass Ultra users and is included in Neural DSP’s annual Birthday Sale, with discounts across all plugins now available through May 6.

HELSINKI, FINLAND, April 24, 2026 – Neural DSP today announced Darkglass Ultimate, a revamped plugin that brings the iconic Darkglass sound into a complete, studio-ready bass rig. Available as a free update for existing Darkglass Ultra users, it builds on Darkglass Ultra by combining Darkglass’ defining tones with a full signal chain and creative tools, enabling players to move from initial idea to finished, record-ready sounds all within one plugin.

The Darkglass sound has defined modern bass tone for more than a decade, with its powerful low end, clarity, and unmistakable character. Neural DSP first brought that sound into the digital domain in 2018, capturing the essence of the B7K Ultra and Vintage Ultra preamps inside a plugin. With this release, Darkglass Ultra evolves into a creative platform for bass – extending beyond preamp modeling into a signal chain designed for modern bass workflows.

“With Darkglass Ultimate, we’re expanding the Darkglass sound into something more comprehensive,” said François Barrillon, Lead Product Manager - Plugins, Neural DSP. “For many players, that sound has been a reliable starting point – something they shape around and build on. This release brings more of that process into the same place, so you can experiment, refine, and carry a sound further without stepping outside of it – while preserving the clarity, power, and character that define Darkglass.”

The Darkglass Sound, Fully Unleashed

At the core of Darkglass Ultimate are the B7K Ultra and Vintage Ultra – two circuits that have shaped modern bass tone. 

The B7K Ultra delivers a tight, aggressive drive with controlled low end and clear articulation, while the Vintage Ultra introduces a warmer, more rounded character inspired by classic tube amplification. Together, they offer a wide tonal range that remains consistent, responsive, and immediately usable in a mix.

Surrounding the B7K Ultra and Vintage Ultra is a signal chain designed to support the entire process of tone creation:

• Pre-effects including compressor, auto-wah, octaver, and fuzz for shaping dynamics and character

• Post-effects such as chorus and delay

• Darkglass cabinet simulations including DG210C 2x10 and DG810ES 8x10 with flexible microphone positioning

• A 9-band graphic EQ designed specifically for shaping bass tone

• Integrated tools including transpose, tuner, metronome, and a curated selection of production-ready presets

This extends the Darkglass sound beyond the B7K Ultra and Vintage Ultra into an all-in-one bass toolkit – combining its defining tones with the tools needed to shape, refine, and bring sounds to completion.

“Darkglass Ultimate represents how we continue to build on what players already know and love,” said Douglas Castro, CEO and Co-Founder of Neural DSP. “We’ve taken the core Darkglass tones and expanded them into a more complete setup, bringing more of the signal chain within a single environment and making the process of shaping and developing a sound more fluid – so players can spend less time managing their tone and more time creating with it.”

To learn more and purchase Darkglass Ultimate, visit neuraldsp.com/plugins/darkglass-ultimate. A 14-day free trial is available.

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