Not as cheap as the behringer though, so if you like the stock sansamp sound, but dont want the price tag, go for that. Get the guaranteed best price on bass effects pedals like the mxr m80 bass direct. The balanced line driver, which converts your unbalanced signal to a. Tech 21 sansamp programmable bass driver di youtube. And while thats not considered a proper way to emulate those specific tones, the point is that without that much effort, you really can recreate fairly convincing famous bass tones using just the sansamp and a jazz bass. Open quick view dialog for tech 21 sansamp 3channel programmable bass driver di.
And my interest is in the svt tone, so there you go. I have owned a sansamp di deluxe and it was good for live situations, solid scooped tone, but i found it kind of noisy and. As mentioned in the vt bass di section above, the idea behind this pedal is to go direct from the stage to the foh front of house mixer, but it certainly can be used as a standalone preamp pedal as well. I have never used it only as a di box so i am not sure what quality the xlr output provides. The most fantastic of this pedal is the blend knob, wo am talking about if you are looking for that big and heavy sound like cannibal corpse, behemoth, lamb of god. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di v2 preampdirect box pedal features. And you definitely cant do without some rich, custom distortion. From picks to pedals and every accessory in between, dunlop manufacturing has been creating worldclass gear for musicians for over 50 years. And of course, the mxr m80 is the most obvious direct substitute for a sansamp in terms of a rugged, simple, analog stompbox that is pretty clearly a targeted direct competitor to the sansamp. Whether you like it sweet and clean or hot and nasty, this di does it all.
The sansamp bass driver di has been an arsenal staple for players and studios almost since the day it was introduced in 1994. I am very happy with the sansamp as a di, preamp, and effect. So, if you have a bass amp you already have a preamp. The mxr m 80 bass direct box with distortion is more than just a direct box. My only real complaint with the mxr, is the hokey battery compartment its really cheap. Sansamp bass driver di manual pdf sansamp bass driver di offers an entire sound spectrum of the most coveted. Both the sansamp and the mxr m 80 were run through all of the equipment noted below. If youre an mxr fan at heart, then you wont be able to do without the mxr bass d. You can pull a ton of really different tones out of it and it has has a fatter, more thickly voiced distortion that the bddi. Yes it can definitely be used in front of an amp to boost the gain from a passive bass and it works great for that purpose. A powerful toneshaping tool for bass players of all styles and setupsdrive control lets you add heat and hair to your basic bass tonepresence and treble control let you contour your topend expressionbass control with 4080hz switch accommodates 4, 5, and 6string bassesmid control with 500hz switch lets you adjust. In your opinion, which pedal is better the mxr m80 or the sans amp bass driver di version 1. Has anyone compared the sansamp unit to the newer mxr dunlop m80 pedal. We consistently create the best selling picks and analog electronics, and carry a large line of accessories that set industry standards in their respective fields.
Why i m sellingi moved my bass distortion to a separate signal chain, so this pedal became overkill. Apr 28, 2011 sansamp bass driver di sansamp programmable bass driver di sansamp programmable bass driver di deluxe sansamp vt bass deluxe behringer bdi21 aguilar tone hammer sfx m. Has anyone compared the sansamp unit to the newer mxr dunlop m 80 pedal. Mxr m80 bass direct box with distortion musicians friend. It sounds fantastic, and its palette of bass tones is vast. Enjoy the demo, then check out the sansamp bass driver di in detail r. Im leaning toward the mxr at the moment, just because it looks more logical to me, and seems to do exactly what i want. I did, however, love the tone the sansamp, as a di, gave me in the studio this weekend with my spector. Another vote for the vt bass di over the bass driver, similar but more versatile and imo sounds better.
Ampeg scrdi bass di preamp with scrambler overdrive. Whether you want a massive boomy low end, or a scratchy mid and top focused bass sound, the m80 delivers it. The ability to reply to and create new discussions. Tech 21 and mxr s m80 are both way better than the ampeg box. The sansamp bass driver di or just bddi from tech 21 is a modern pedal classic. Tech 21 and mxrs m80 are both way better than the ampeg box. Warranty coverage applies only to purchases made through. Open quick view dialog for tech 21 sansamp bass driver di effects pedal. Mxr m 80 bass preamp and di box the m80 starts as a solid, highquality direct box. John bednar from tech 21 demonstrates the sansamp bass driver di pedal for bass guitar.
I honestly think you cant go wrong with the sansamp rbi plus if you have some amp sim plugins you have ultimate flexibility as far as getting amped bass tones. Lets take a closer look at this classic eq, tube emulator and di box. The unit has 14 inch connections that includes a standard input and output and a direct output as well as a parallel output. This multifunction, multiapplication pedal dials up big vintage tube tones, bright modern. Sansamp bass driver di functions as a preamp, a stomp box, and as a direct box. I had originally purchased this for the tube emulation effect to add some character to my solid state combo amp.
Finally, all the essentials in one tough little box. Open quick view dialog for mxr m 80 bass direct box with distortion. Ive actually found that although my sansamp bass driver enhances my mim jazz through my fafner, it worsens the tone from my spector into the fafner. I ended up purchasing the sansamp bass driver by tech21. What bass tones can you get from a sansamp bass driver di. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di demo sweetwater sound.
Geddy lee signature sansamp model ged2112 learn more dug pinnick signature pedal model dp3x learn more richie kotzen signature fly rig model rk5 learn more look for this symbol purchases from sellers who are not authorized tech 21 dealers are at your own risk. Quick info for those that dont like to wait and want a di box now. Fender downtown express vs ampeg scr di head to head. There are so many features, you may wonder how you ever did without it. With the effect off it did have a clean sound, so if you just need a di, it may not be a bad option. Jul 31, 2011 just wondered if anyone has any opinions about these two units.
Both the sansamp and the mxr m80 were run through all of the equipment noted. Yes i could have returned it and had it replaced with the same item due to the issue of the button, but the buzzingexcessive extra noise just bothered me too much. Tech 21 sansamp programmable bass driver di basszusgitar effekt analog pedal teszt basszusgitar effekt tesztek a blog effekt tesztek celja. Audio test mxr di vs sansamp bass driver vs valvolare preamp. Mxr m80 bass direct box with distortion guitar center. The mxr m80 bass direct box with distortion is more than just a direct box. It also provides phantom power, and sports a parallel output jack for flexibility in routing. Tech 21s sansamp has been around for many years and has gained quite a reputation. Cheaper, but with a seperately switchable distortion channel and a 3 band eq which actually gives you control over your mids, unlike the sansamp. But not a replacement as the original bddi is still around.
Then it adds a mountain of features making it, pound for pound, one of the most powerful bass tools ever. Its the ubiquitous blackyellow sansamp bass di box, says it may actually help with my guitar tone even though its primarily designed for bass. The ashdown appears to be more or less just an overdrivedistortion pedal, albeit a nice looking one. We have a long list of legendary and modernday superstars who all share a passion for our. Plug polarity is positive on the barrel and negative in the center. This article introduces you to four bass di s, each with a little something extra for tone shaping possibilities. Di, which most players know as direct injection meaning not direct input and ill explain why in a moment, is a very standard thing to use when playing the bass guitar, be it for recording or live. Whether you are using it as a distortion pedal or as a fullblown preamp di, the mxr m80 bass d. D4 mxr m 80 ehx bass metaphors hartke bass attack vxl seymour duncan paranormal radial bassbone ebs microbass 2 feel free to add any i may have missed.
By the way, where did the one writer get the unit for. A shamefully overlooked pedal is the sansamp vt bass. Youve got to have a preamp and finely tuned eq to add punch to your tones. Megathread discussion in effects bg started by madpink, feb 24, 2002. I was able to get a pretty nice clean tone, but i really didnt like. Jun 15, 2017 quick info for those that dont like to wait and want a di box now. This article introduces you to four bass dis, each with a little something extra for tone shaping possibilities. This is a direct box too, so the best option for live shows and record in the studio. And my interest is in the svt tone, so there you go, ampeg. We would be remiss to leave out the sansamp bass di, one of the most. I cant do the ampmic setup at the moment so i told him ill gladly take it and see what happens, mostly to help with overdriven guitar tones. The 9 best bass preamp pedals the definitive 2020 guide.
Lets hear whats new there are quite some similarities between the original bass driver di bddi and the new vt bass di vtbdi. Audio test mxr m80 vs sansamp bass driver vs valvolare preamp overdrive. As the name implies sans amp or without amp the bass driver di was designed for bass players who ditch the rigs and go directly from their pedal board to foh front of house. The sansamp bass driver di should be a must have for any metal bass player. Ive never used a sansamp, but i own the m 80 and use it all the time. See the sansamp bass driver di and sansamp character series vt bass di. It includes a distortion channel with gain, volume, and blend controls. I know the sansamp is very popular, but have any of you had chance to compare the two and could enlighten me fu. Oct 17, 2018 whether you are using it as a distortion pedal or as a fullblown preampdi, the mxr m80 bass d. Its got so many features, you may wonder how you ever did without it.
Mxr m80 bass di finally, all the essentials in one tough little box, you need a serious d. Tech 21s sansamp bass driver di is a modern classic. Its a great pedal and still to this day, it serves me well. The vt bass di is a new take on this classic design. Ive never used a sansamp, but i own the m80 and use it all the time. Tech 21 bsdrdlx sansamp bass driver deluxe bundle with dunlop pick pack and mxr patch cables.
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