About Dark Matter Cabs
Revolutionizing Stage Design with Dark Matter Cabs
Founded by live musicians, we’ve experienced firsthand the evolution of stage setups. A growing trend is the shift away from heavy, expensive guitar and bass amps and cabinets toward lightweight profilers that plug directly into FOH mains, monitor wedges, and in-ear monitors. This transition has opened up exciting possibilities for stage design, allowing more room for creative visual elements and props.
While many bands would love to fill the extra space with LED video screens, high costs, limited portability, and the need for specialized crews often make this option inaccessible.
Dark Matter Cabs bridges this gap with a modular, lightweight video wall system styled to look like classic 2x12 guitar cabinets. But don’t be fooled—these aren’t amplifiers. You do not plug your guitar or bass into these cabs. Instead, they are high-quality video monitors that sync seamlessly with your backing tracks and lighting to elevate your performance and captivate your audience.
Use Cases
1. Solo Artists in Small Venues
A single cabinet can display visuals, lyrics, or mood-setting animations, adding depth and atmosphere to intimate performances.
2. Bands on Mid-Sized Stages (16 Feet Wide)
A series of 2x2 cabinet arrays creates a synchronized video wall that energizes your performance with tailored visuals. Depending on your stage design, you can use one array or multiple arrays for an even bigger impact.
3. Larger Venues (25 Feet Wide)
a series of 3x3 arrays provide a dynamic and expansive visual experience. They sync effortlessly with your tracks and lighting, and you can easily daisy-chain multiple arrays to create immersive visuals across the stage.
4. Arena Performances
Gone are the days of filling the stage with empty Marshall Cabinets. Dark Matter Cabs can be fixed in place or rolled out as textured backdrops behind each musician. They deliver striking visuals for acoustic sets or high-impact effects for full-scale productions. Multiple arrays can be strategically positioned to fill large spaces with stunning imagery. You can even add your favorite Marshall, Fender or Boogie tweed imagery that can act like a screen saver between songs.
5. Trade Shows
Level up your trade show presence with video walls designed to visually attract users to your booth for a Rock Starappearance. Whether you’re showcasing products, playing promotional videos, or creating an immersive brand experience, Dark Matter Cabs make your booth impossible to ignore.
Other Products and Services
1. Visual Packs
We offer a range of out of the box Visual Packs featuring video loops specifically tuned for Dark Matter Cabs. These packs include content designed for:
- Individual cabinets
- 2x2 arrays
- 3x3 arrays
These visuals are carefully crafted to sync seamlessly with your music and lighting, providing a polished and dynamic stage presence. We also offer services that allow you to send photos/videos of the amps you personally own and we will integrate into custom videos for live show playback.
2. Accessories for Dark Matter Cabs
From cables to stands, we offer a selection of accessories to enhance your setup and make integrating Dark Matter Cabs into your stage design effortless.
3. Consulting Services
Need help perfecting your stage visuals or integrating Dark Matter Cabs into your live performances? We offer consulting services in 30-minute intervals at $75 per session. Our experienced team is here to provide personalized advice and support to ensure your stage design meets your vision.
With this innovative solution and our comprehensive product offerings, Dark Matter Cabs is redefining how musicians connect with their audiences. By combining affordability, creativity, and cutting-edge technology, we’re making professional-grade visuals accessible to every artist—turning your stage into a visual masterpiece.