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Exponent 500 Manual – Darkglass Electronics
Before we get started
Getting started
Clipping indicators
Quick-Pots
Using the Darkglass Suite
Presets view
Presets
MIDI
USB audio interface
Bluetooth audio
Settings
Firmware update
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Warning
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Exponent 500 Manual
500W Bass Amplifier
Before we get started
Before we get started, there are a few things we need to do to make sure your
Exponent stays in tip-top shape!
Select the correct voltage
Before plugging in e500, please ensure that the voltage selector on the back of
the unit is set to the correct mains voltage.
Use an appropriate load and cables
The speaker output has a minimum load of 4 Ω .
Never use the speaker output with an instrument cable.
e500 can be operated without a cabinet.
Use the right MIDI cable
Use the 7-pin MIDI connector
Use the 5-pin MIDI connector with other MIDI equipment.
only with the Darkglass MIDI footswitch.

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  • Page 1 Exponent 500 Manual – Darkglass Electronics Exponent 500 Manual 500W Bass Amplifier Before we get started Before we get started Getting started Clipping indicators Before we get started, there are a few things we need to do to make sure your...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Set input gain with the INPUT pot. Set master volume with the MASTER pot. The XLR output is unaffected by the MASTER volume. The remaining five pots are Exponent 500’s Quick-Pots . Changes to the Quick-Pots are automatically saved .

  • Page 3: Mute Button

    Sharp notes are displayed on the preset LEDs, when the dim preset LEDs turn fully bright. Clipping indicators Exponent 500 has clipping indicators that show signal clipping at different parts of the signal chain. Exponent 500’s Quick-Pots flash red while clipping.
  • Page 4 Exponent 500 Manual – Darkglass Electronics levels of each output and the FX send/return. Quick-Pots There are five Quick-Pots on Exponent 500’s front panel. By default, these pots are mapped to the Amp EQ’s four frequency bands and a preset-specific control.
  • Page 5 Exponent 500 comes preloaded with five versatile factory presets. Using e500 with the Darkglass Suite isn’t necessary, but we recommend it! Darkglass Suite unlocks the full potential of Exponent 500 by providing an interface to interact and modify the signal chain running on each preset.

  • Page 6: Basic Navigation

    Exponent 500 Manual – Darkglass Electronics newer! Connecting to the Suite Long-press the preset button to start Bluetooth pairing. The preset LEDs will breathe white while pairing. Open the Darkglass Suite and press Pair . After a short moment, you should be connected and the Pedal Board will be visible.

  • Page 7: Presets View

    Exponent 500 Manual – Darkglass Electronics Presets view Pressing on the preset name on the Pedal Board opens the Presets view. This contains a list of all of your presets. By default, this list contains the five factory presets. Other presets that you store or import will also be found in this list.
  • Page 8 Preset syncing with the MyPedal Cloud is coming soon! Presets On Exponent 500, you have full control over each preset’s signal chain. Effect configuration, placement in the signal chain, physical output and FX loop routing, Quick-Pot bindings… it’s up to you!

  • Page 9: Creating A Preset

    CPU load of the effects in your preset cannot exceed 100% . Only one cabinet simulation effect can be added to each preset. The MASTER volume level is global on Exponent 500 and is not part of the preset data.

  • Page 10: Adding Effects

    Exponent 500 Manual – Darkglass Electronics Adding effects Open the list of effects by pressing + at the bottom of the signal chain. Every effect available is listed here. Scroll through the list to find EQs, compressors, distortions, modulations, and utilities.
  • Page 11 Exponent 500 Manual – Darkglass Electronics Note that an effect must be added to the signal chain before it has an audible effect and can be tweaked! Tip : Swipe left and right in the Effect Explorer to preview effects in the list! Press the Load button to add the effect to the signal chain.
  • Page 12 Exponent 500 Manual – Darkglass Electronics By default, effects added to the signal chain are placed at the top of the signal chain. Move effects and the outputs/FX loop by dragging and dropping each block. In this example, the Hall Reverb is moved after the XLR output. This means that the processed instrument signal sent to the XLR output has only been processed with the Vintage Microtubes and Flamingo Flanger .

  • Page 13: Editing Effects

    Exponent 500 Manual – Darkglass Electronics Mixer settings are unique to each preset. Editing effects Tap on any effect in the signal chain to bring up the Effect View . In the Effect View , you can interact with the effects in your current signal chain.
  • Page 14 Exponent 500 Manual – Darkglass Electronics Tip : Press the effect name at the bottom of the Effect View to swap effects in place! Note that updating effects with the Quick-Pots and changing presets with the preset button does not automatically refresh in the Suite. Pull-to-refresh the signal chain or change presets with the Suite to pull the latest changes from Exponent 500.
  • Page 15 Exponent 500 Manual – Darkglass Electronics Quick-Pot Binding Press the Binding button to access the Quick-Pot Binding view. Here, you can select five controls from your signal chain to bind to the front panel of Exponent 500. Swipe up and down to select an effect from your signal chain.
  • Page 16 Exponent 500 Manual – Darkglass Electronics Tip : Tap on bound Quick-Pots to jump to that effect in the Binding view! To unbind a Quick-Pot, tap on the bound control. Select Unbind from the Binding menu. Preset color selection Each preset has a unique color assigned to it.

  • Page 17: Storing Presets

    Exponent 500. The color will be visible on the front panel preset LEDs when the preset is active. Storing presets Presets and changes made directly on Exponent 500 are automatically saved to Exponent 500’s internal memory. https://www.darkglass.com/manual-exponent-500/[2/15/2024 11:46:08 AM]...
  • Page 18 Exponent 500 Manual – Darkglass Electronics While Exponent 500 has five preset channels, you can store as many presets as you like in the Darkglass Suite. These presets can then be applied to one of Exponent 500’s preset channels or shared with a preset sharing code.
  • Page 19 . This code is automatically copied to your clipboard. Tip : Preset sharing codes also work as offline backups! Press the Load preset button to load the preset to a preset channel of your choice. When loading presets, Exponent 500 will automatically change https://www.darkglass.com/manual-exponent-500/[2/15/2024 11:46:08 AM]...

  • Page 20: Importing Presets

    Exponent 500 Manual – Darkglass Electronics to the correct preset channel. Importing presets Import presets via preset sharing codes using the Import button in the Presets view . When the preset sharing code is on your clipboard, press Paste preset code to enter the code.
  • Page 21 Exponent 500 Manual – Darkglass Electronics Press Import to open the Preset Preview. You can preview the preset’s name and author, signal chain, Quick-Pot bindings , and mixer settings. Store the preset in your preset list by pressing the Store button .

  • Page 22: Tips And Tricks

    Exponent 500 Manual – Darkglass Electronics Tips and tricks Quick effect actions Quickly bypass an effect by swiping left on the effect and pressing the Bypass button . This is equivalent to bypassing the effect in the Effect View .
  • Page 23 MIDI input on the back panel connector and MIDI input/output over USB. Use a 7-pin MIDI connector only with the Darkglass MIDI footswitch. Use a 5-pin MIDI connector with other MIDI equipment. MIDI on Exponent 500 works much like having physical control of the unit. https://www.darkglass.com/manual-exponent-500/[2/15/2024 11:46:08 AM]...

  • Page 24: Midi Configuration

    MIDI mapping. SysEx messages from any MIDI input are also passed to USB MIDI OUT . MIDI configuration Exponent 500’s MIDI configuration can be fully customized in the Darkglass Suite. The default MIDI configuration is the following: https://www.darkglass.com/manual-exponent-500/[2/15/2024 11:46:08 AM]...

  • Page 25: Usb Audio Interface

    USB audio interface . Exponent 500 supports 48 kHz and 44.1 kHz sample rates. If you are using a Mac , no additional drivers are required to use Exponent 500 as an audio interface. If you are using Windows , please download the latest USB audio drivers from https://www.darkglass.com/suite/ .

  • Page 26: Bluetooth Audio

    Bluetooth audio can be streamed to the Exponent 500. Bluetooth audio is sent to the headphone output. If Exponent 500 is not already paired with your device, begin pairing by long- pressing the preset button. All preset LEDs will breathe white for the duration of pairing.

  • Page 27: Custom Name

    The Settings menu provides some additional options for configuring Exponent 500. Custom name Give your Exponent 500 a custom name by editing the Name field. e500 must be powered off and on for the name change to take effect. Automatic speaker mute By default, the s peaker output is muted when headphones are connected .

  • Page 28: Technical Specifications

    Exponent 500 Manual – Darkglass Electronics During the update, please do not disconnect Exponent 500 or close the Suite. Exponent 500 will automatically restart following the firmware update. Technical Specifications Fully digital audio processing Can be operated without a cabinet 500 watt amplification, voltage selector for 100-120 /200-240 VAC, 50-60 https://www.darkglass.com/manual-exponent-500/[2/15/2024 11:46:08 AM]...
  • Page 29 Exponent 500 Manual – Darkglass Electronics ¼” instrument input Input impedance: 1 MΩ Maximum input level at minimum gain before clipping: 19.5 dBu (7.3 Vrms) Input gain potentiometer 40 dB of gain Six digitally read potentiometers Five Quick-Pots and the master volume...

  • Page 30: Warranty

    Warranty Please register for your warranty at http://mypedal.darkglass.com . The Exponent 500 is under warranty to the original owner for a period of two years against manufacturing defects in the country where the product was originally purchased. If you experience a problem with the unit, please contact support@darkglass.com to receive a Return Authorization number or for...
  • Page 31 Darkglass®, Microtubes®, and Microtubes Engine are registered trademarks of Darkglass Electronics OY. PRIVACY POLICYCAREERS DARKGLASS is a registered trademark in the U.S., number 4,616,801, owned by Darkglass Electronics Oy. Designed by Revolve Studio https://www.darkglass.com/manual-exponent-500/[2/15/2024 11:46:08 AM]...

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