Tech 21s venerable bass driver di pedal has been a favourite of gigging and recording bass players around the world for over a decade, and has spawned a number of rackmount and programmable versions, as well as its vt companions, along the way. Tech 21 has been building great dis for years and their sansamp di is a legendary classic, a favorite. Ashwin shriyan recording bass for the demonstealer album this. I would be appreciative of any input from owners sharing their favorite settings for their style. Tech 21s sansamp has been around for many years and has gained quite a reputation. Featuring analog circuitry, three independent channels and an onboard threeband eq, the sansamp programmable bass driver turns any bass setup into the rig of your dreams. This multifunction, multiapplication pedal dials up big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions, and all in between. Three different outputs to drive power amps, recording desks, pa mixers, or simply enhance your current rig.
I use the sansamp bass driver di to dirty up my sound, giving me a great tube amp tone with all of the goodness that the phil jones rig has to offer. The tech 21 sansamp bass driver deluxe is a complete di and bass control pedal for use in the studio or on the stage. Jede nutzliche zugabe macht eine bass dibox normalerweise sympathischer. I play all genres, so im really interested in what you play and what defines your sound. Look for this symbol purchases from sellers who are not authorized tech 21 dealers are at your own risk. 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.
View and download tech 21 sansamp bass driver di owners manual online. Instant fat, funky bass sound direct to your system. 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. Mar 19, 2018 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. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver v2 di bass guitar effects pedal much more than just a direct box, the sansamp bass driver di is capable of dialing up big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions, and all in between. Nach beliebtheit sortieren, nach durchschnittsbewertung sortieren, sortieren nach neuesten, nach preis sortieren. Some have a tuner, others have an overdrive circuit, and some include circuitry based entirely on their signature bass amps. The most popular string on rbass is ernie ball slinkys 18. The pedal is an analog one that serves as a preamp for your bass, a di, and an overall bass rig home base.
Or plug the sansamp vt bass di pedal into your bass rig to take your tone somewhere special. Aug 29, 2014 on a rock gig, the vt bass di turned a nash pstyle bass into a doomfriendly drone machine when i used the svtstyle sample setting found in the manual. The tech21 sansamp bass driver di pre amp pedal and di tailored for bass. Tech 21 omg richie kotzen signature overdrive test. D4 mxr m80 ehx bass metaphors hartke bass attack vxl seymour duncan paranormal radial bassbone ebs microbass 2 feel free to add any i may have missed. And this meaty tone worked great for tunes from running with the devil to bulls on parade. Amp recording output with speaker simulation di output, 3band eq, power supply via 9v battery or with power supply not included suitable power supply.
The original bass driver di aka the bddi on forums and social media is a true classic in the bass world. Bass preamplifierdi pedal with 2 channels, analog sansamp circuit, 4band active eq with 18db. View and download tech 21 sansamp character vt bass deluxe owners manual online. The sansamp bass driver is much more than just a direct box, the sansamp bass driver di is capable of dialing up big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions, and all in between. What bass tones can you get from a sansamp bass driver di. Nov 01, 2016 the sansamp allows me to get the tone and definition i want from the cheapest rigs to the most outrageous, while always getting the exact tone that i need for the gig. Running the bass through a normal direct box just doesnt sound quite right. Capable of plugging directly into a pa system, this di box is an ideal solution for a bassist looking for that sweet spot in tone without shelling out the money for a new. The sansamp allows me to get the tone and definition i want from the cheapest rigs to the most outrageous, while always getting the exact tone that i need for the gig. After debating between a few options and seeing the tech 21 bass driver di v1 be discontinued on thomann i ended up opting for this one. Manual settings demo for the tech 21 sansamp bass driver v2 di. Mooer hustle drive tube overdrive micro guitar effects pedal. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di demo sweetwater sound duration. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
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On a rock gig, the vt bass di turned a nash pstyle bass into a doomfriendly drone machine when i used the svtstyle sample setting found in the manual. Sansamp character vt bass deluxe music pedal pdf manual download. Guitar effects pedals for electric guitar for sale in. Anyway im using the bass devil, and then this pluginplus a couple of other. The most popular string on r bass is ernie ball slinkys 18. 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. Electric basses are inherently difficult to hear because the pitch is so low. Bass driver punch with expanded tone controls bolster your bass tone with a tech 21 sansamp bass driver di v2 preampdirect box pedal. Hey guys well ive just received my sansamp bassdriver di and i was wondering how i can get a tone similar to justin chancellor from tool or some timm. What settings do you use with the sansamp bass driver. I forgot to mention in the video that the clean bass part is a 1971. Fuzzrocious broke dick peanut gallery bdpg demon rat tail. For musicians who wish to enhance their sound, it provides solid effects quickly and easily. Warranty coverage applies only to purchases made through tech 21 authorized dealers.
The beauty of the sansamp bass driver di is that it is a plug and play staple that works with all of the combinations above. For studio and live applications, sansamp bass driver di is engineered with three outputs. The sansamp bass driver di should be a must have for any metal bass player. High quality demon ts9 ts808 tube screamer 2 in 1 guitar effect. Tech 21 sansamp character vt bass dlx distortion pedal ebay. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di v2 bass pedal v2 empty tin. The tubeemulation and optional soft saturation via the drive circuit made it capable of anything from subtle tone shaping to radical changes of expression. The sansamp gt2 unofficial homepage a site dedicated to another great sansamp pedal. This is an analog piece of gear that has 14 connections for an input and two parallel outputs, and it also has an xlr output. Bass effect character series, bass preamp pedal, 3 outputs. The tech 21 nyc sansamp bass driver di pedal makes for a fine addition to your show gear. Tech 21s venerable bass driver di pedal has been a favourite of gigging and recording bass players around the world for over a decade, and has spawned a number of rackmount and programmable versions, as. Tech 21 sansamp programmable bass driver di pedal pbdr. As a floor version of tech 21s rpm rackmount, the tech 21 paradriver d.
Tech 21 sansamp bass driver v2 di manual settings demo. Ive been playing around with my bass sound for the last week. Chandler limited little devil colored boost distortion pedal. V2 an update of the successful paradriver di provides the same detailed tone shaping possibilities for any signal source, plus some added features such as the rumble filter and air.
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More than a mere di, this latest sansamp if a fully featured bass preamp. The sansamp psa1 unofficial homepage the unofficial homepage of the sansamp preamp. I had heard of the sansamp bass drive di, decided to give it a shot and was pleasantly surprised. Lets take a closer look at this classic eq, tube emulator and di box. Tech 21 sansamp character vt bass deluxe owners manual pdf. This is a direct box too, so the best option for live shows and record in the studio. It makes every single guitar pedal, bass pedal, or anything else i use it with it sound better. Over the last couple of years, we have seen a lot of bass amp companies release versions of their popular preamps reduced in size to fit the stomp box pedal format. 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 double drive pedal limited edition for sale online ebay. Tech 21 sansamp character series vt bass di sweetwater.
Ampeg scrdi, ebs valvedrive di, gallien kruger plex mesa boogie subway bass. The vt bass di can be used as a standalone bass preamp to drive a power amp, a studio mixer, or a pa system, with the rich sansamp cabinet emulation that sounds huge even straight into a computer soundcard. I use a phil jones bass rig and while it is amazing, it is a little too clean for most of the music i play. 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. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Besides the owners manual settings, i havent had opportunity to experiment in a live band setting. Anyone use original sansamp sansamp classic with bass. Tech 21 sansamp yyz geddy lee signature bass guitar effects.
I look forward to gigging and recording with the sansamp bass driver di version 2. The sansamp bass driver di has been an arsenal staple for players and studios almost since the day it was introduced in 1994. Currently, i use the sansamp bass driver di in an alwayson fashion in front of my amp. New sans amp bass driver vst cockos incorporated forums.
With this preamp, however, your instrument is the star of the show. A compact and affordable didriver pedal for bassists that can aid in tone sculpting. Here is some additional information about the bass driver. To counter this on the bass driver is to blend in the clean, but personally its never the same as actually adding mids. While it didnt deliver the plushy tube touch, the sound was convincing. When it really matters i lug the full stack, when it doesnt the sansamp is a great alternative. Great deals on guitar effects pedals for electric guitar. Tech 21s sansamp bass driver di is an awesome little box that offers both the flexibility of a direct input box, and the sound and control of a pedal. Sansamp bass driver di music pedal pdf manual download. Used when he is not using the devil wings bass, he changed the pickups, tunin. It is great for any style of music, from rock to funk, country and everything else in between.
The original intention of the bass driver di was that you would plug into the bddi and take the parallel out and send that to your bass amp. String changing habits vary widely, but hardly anyone changes their strings monthly or less 0. The bite button also benefitted the bass sound, providing just enough presence to convey a clangy edge to the tone. Some of the bassists play with the emulation circuitry engaged. Bassdipreamppedale bis 300 euro im vergleich youtube. The tech21 sansamp bass driver di is much more than just a direct box, the sansamp bass driver di is capable of dialing up big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions, and all in between. New tech 21 sansamp bass driver deluxe preampdi pedal, bsdrdlx. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di distortion guitar effect pedal from japan. Based on the classic sansamp bass pedal at the heart of countless live and recording rigs, the sansamp bass driver di v2 delivers an expanded range of tonal control ideal for modern bass rigs. We stock a huge range of new and secondhand guitar and bass effects.
I also think it has more grind and would suit metal players, whereas the original has a more retro sound. Bolster your bass tone with a tech 21 sansamp bass driver di v2 preampdirect box pedal. The ultimate behringer guitar pedal clone list tone start. The sansamp doesnt have the warmth and growl of the tubes in my ampeg but it still makes my bass sound substantially better than a straight di.