Pre-Owned Chase Bliss Audio Dark World Dual Channel Reverb

The Dark World: Immersive Dual-Engine Reverb with a Twist

Deep and Versatile Ambient Textures

The Chase Bliss Audio Dark World reverb is a boundary-blurring sonic device crafted for players who crave control, creativity, and complexity in a compact format. Featuring two fully independent digital reverb engines, this pedal invites you into a rich soundscape of analog-style warmth, ghostly modulation, and crystalline echoes—all modulated in true Chase Bliss style. With contributions from Cooper FX and Keeley Electronics, the dual-channel architecture presents both the abstract and the elegant sides of modern reverb.

Two Worlds of Reverb Collaboration

The "Dark" side, created in partnership with Cooper FX, is inspired by the glitchy charm of VHS tapes and frozen sonic snapshots, offering modes like Mod, Shim, and Black for lo-fi tape warble, infinite pitch-shift shimmer, and dynamic freeze textures. On the "World" side, Keeley Electronics lends its expert voice to three classic reverb modes: Hall, Plate, and Spring, each brimming with vintage soul and studio-grade shimmer. The toggleable signal routing unlocks 33 combinations of series, parallel, and cascading effects, allowing you to design truly one-of-a-kind reverb architectures.

Modulation and Expression on Tap

Dark World is an instrument in itself. With Chase Bliss’s signature expression and ramping engine, you can assign modulation to any parameter and choose between ramp, bounce, or expression control. Want trails? Buffered bypass? Momentary switching? MIDI integration? All of it is available via dip switches neatly tucked away inside the enclosure, turning this pedal into a programmable ambient workstation.

Intuitive Layout, Surprising Depth

Despite its deep tweakability, the front panel remains elegantly simple: Decay, Mix, Dwell, Modify, Tone, and Pre-Delay knobs provide immediate access to essential reverb shaping. Three-way toggles per channel make it easy to flip through flavor profiles, while footswitches allow independent bypassing of each engine. Whether you’re after subtle space or cinematic soundscapes, this pedal adapts to your mood.

Real-World Utility, Studio-Worthy Sound

This unit is in excellent condition with velcro on the bottom and no cosmetic wear. It includes the original box and manual but does not come with a power supply. With full stereo compatibility, a 9V DC input (150mA draw), and true analog dry-through, the Dark World is equally at home on a pedalboard or in a modular setup. Whether you're creating textured rhythm beds or ambient lead tones, this pedal delivers with pristine fidelity and expressive nuance.

Specifications

• Dual-channel fully digital reverb: "Dark" and "World"

• "Dark" Channel Modes: Mod, Shim, Black (Cooper FX)

• "World" Channel Modes: Hall, Plate, Spring (Keeley Electronics)

• Reverb routing: Parallel, Dark > World, or World > Dark

• Controls: Decay (Ramp), Mix, Dwell, Modify, Tone, Pre-Delay

• Expression and ramping available for all major parameters

• ¼" TRS expression/CV input

• ¼" TRS MIDI control input (via Chase Bliss Midibox)

• True bypass, buffered, or trails mode selectable

• Power requirements: 9V DC center negative, 150mA minimum

• Includes original box and manual

• Power supply not included

This effects pedal ships fully insured with signature required.