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KMA Machines releases stealthy black Limited Shadow Edition for its well-loved Endgame End-Of-Chain Tone-Enhancer
So it seems like some of you did not like the original copper and blue tree of life aesthetic of the original. I rather quite liked it myself, but do concede that said design is somewhat busy, and can get in the way of the pedal legends to a degree.
To which ends KMA has released a 200 Limited Run of a more utilitarian all-black edition - with the simplest of geometric outline graphics. Meaning you briefly now have a choice as to how your ENDGAME looks.
Everything else is the same - including the recent V2 additions - which were announced shortly before Christmas, as below.
Controls - Bluetooth Pairing, Headphones Level, XLR Ground Lift, XLR Output Level : Mix +4, True Double-Tracking Width, AUX Mix, True Double Tracking : Pre/Post, CAB IR : Off / V30 / GNBK / CMBK / U-A / U-B, Ambience, Dual IR Cabinet Simulation : Pre/Post, Input Gain ±24dB, Doubler Footswitch, FX Loop Footswitch.
Ports - USB-C for IR-Loading, 9V DC [-] 490mA, Mini TRS AUX In, Stereo XLR Out, Mini Headphones Out x 2, TRS / TS Line Out - L+R, Input + Thru 1/4", Stereo FX Loop L+R Send - L+R Return.
V2 Firmware Updates
- We now have a brand new MacOS and MS Windows ENDGAME Updater - which allows you to easily manage and update new firmware releases. And there are plans afoot to most likely evolve that to a Control App as a later evolution - TBC.
- Originally, the ENDGAME only supported Cabinet Impulse Response files with a 48 kHz Sample rate (up to 500 ms). Now, in addition to 48 kHz KMA have added support for 44.1, 88.2 and 96 kHz IRs (up to 500 ms).
- Finally, for the AI-driven True Double Tracker Algorithms - users wanted to be able to fine-tune those settings a little more to their preferences, and so you can now make further Adjustments to the Doubling Timing and Levels, by making use of secondary functions on the TDT Width knob.
And here are the original Main Features :
- The complete final stage of your pedalboard
- Foot-switchable Stereo Effects Loop
- Dual Cabinet Simulation (DROAC IR Loader with 3 Celestion Digital® Powered Presets and 2 User slots)
- Ambience Control – for room simulation
- Foot-switchable True Double-Tracker (Proprietary Doubler) with Width knob
- Switchable Tube Power Amp Simulation (6L6/EL34/KT88)
- Flexible internal signal routing
- Premium Analog, high-headroom signal input, with high-impedance circuitry
- Variable Input level (+/-24 dB of gain/reduction) for direct instrument or line level devices
- Input Direct Thru connection
- Aux Input – Bluetooth Audio or 3.5 mm Stereo Analog, with Aux/Main Mix/Blend Control
- Dual Headphone Outputs, with level control
- Stereo Fully Balanced XLR DI Outputs, with ground lift and Variable Level Control (Mic/ Instrument/ +4 dBu)
- Stereo 6.35 mm Balanced TRS outputs
- USB C for loading user Impulse Responses and software updates
- 32 Bit internal processing
- Powered by regular 9V PSU (<490 mA)
The ENDGAME was already a really unique and potent end-of-chain game-changer enhancer in its very original format , and it's even more powerful now with those pre-Christmas additions. The Firmware releases are entirely FREE - while of course you need to first acquire the device - which goes for €399 / $379 / £349 courtesy of select international dealers. Both Original Copper and Shadow Edition Black are priced at the same level!
Launch Demo
