Detail 01
500W
Provides the amplifier's stated power rating.
Product detailSKU #1500000370247
DarkglassExponent 500 500W Hybrid Bass Amplifier Head Silver
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Exponent 500 combines an analog bass amp head with a digitally modeled signal chain. Connected to the Darkglass Suite app, it can be configured around modeled effects, preamps, and cabinet simulation, then saved as presets. MIDI control adds hands-on access to parameter changes and preset switching, while USB carries audio. At 500W, it is a compact head for bassists who want their amplifier and programmable processing to work as one system.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building preset-based bass rigs with modeled effects, preamps, cabinet simulation, and MIDI control.
- Studio setups that benefit from USB audio alongside an amp-head format.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Audio over USB
USB can carry audio as part of the rig or recording setup.
Detail 03
6.42 x 4.33 x 5.51 inches; 2.87 weight
Keeps the head physically compact and lightweight.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Use the Darkglass Suite app to adjust the modeled processing and cabinet simulation.
- 02MIDI is the route for external parameter control and preset changes.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I save different bass setups?
Yes. The programmable signal chain can be stored as presets, and MIDI can move between them.
02What can the Darkglass Suite app adjust?
It adjusts the modeled effects, preamps, and cabinet simulation.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Wattage
- 500
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 6.42 inch x 4.33 inch x 5.51 inch
- Weight
- 2.87
1 detailsOther
- Audio
- Over USB
