Tech 21 bass driver discussion in effects bg started by. Im going to get right to the point on this little wonder from tech 21. The sansamp bass driver di has been an arsenal staple for players and studios almost since the day it was introduced in 1994. One addition is a dedicated mid control giving you three bands of tone tweaking instead of two. I love mine, but have to agree its not quite ideal for the jjb tone, at least not on its own. Theres a new classic analog bass pedal coming out from ampeg thats the cleaner side which could be cool in front of the axe fx ii with a tube amp model and a good ir. I would say a b7k might be the sound youre after and people only have great things to say about them, and if its not right for you, you can just sell it on for the same price you paid for it. Tech 21 sansamp character series vt bass di sweetwater. Sansamp the sansamp technology captures the warm, rich, natural tones of the most soughtafter tube amplifiers. We would be remiss to leave out the sansamp bass di, one of the most popular and wellknown bass dis on the market. Tech21 sans amp bass driver di vs tech 21 yyz geddy lee. Tech 21 ged2112 geddy lee signature sansamp featuring. Tech 21nyc the makers of the sansamp bass driver d. 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.
The place i normally go to read about bass gear is talkbass. Mar 11, 20 tech 21s new vt bass head incorporates the same ampmodeling ideals of its groundbreaking sansamp direct boxes of yore, but it goes a step further than past company offerings. The deluxe version tech 21 sansamp vt bass distortion pedal boasts a combination of a warm, allanalog signal path and convenient digital recall. Can i i ask what the tech 21 bsdr sansamp bass driver di v2 is. Its just good stuff, so it hangs in there while other products become obsolete after a year or two. Tech 21 bsdrdlx sansamp bass driver deluxe bundle with dunlop pick pack and mxr patch cables. Mar 18, 2018 hello guys, im selling my pedal board and the first item is my tech 21 bass driver d. It was the first device to allow musicians to build enormous tones and dial them directly into a mixer or pa, eliminating the necessity to mess around for hours to find the perfect sound and delivering a consiste. Dec 01, 2016 tech 21 recently released the bass fly rig, and i must say, from reports i am getting from fellow bassists, it is literally flying off the shelves. The tech 21 bass fly rig is a nononsense must have for every bassist out. Loaded with a 200watt class d power amp section, the vt bass 200 is ready for anything from studio to rehearsal to midsized gigs. The sansamp programmable bass driver is an all around useful pedal. Warranty coverage applies only to purchases made through. As a weekend warrior musician i find myself playing a lot of venues and jams where my amp volume is more than sufficient.
A di box, such as the sansamp bass driver di or the sansamp character series vt bass di both noted above, provides electrical ground. Aug 29, 2014 recently, the mad scientists in the tech 21 labs have been tinkering with their toys by splicing the dna of their previous products. Buy tech 21 bsdr bass guitar driver effect processor and direct box. The sansamp rbi is a singlechannel unit, like the bass driver di, but has beefedup features. Tech 21 landmark 600 bass head in excellent condition. Ive used the single channel sansamp before, and am fairly familiar with it. Tech 21 ged2112 geddy lee signature sansamp featuring josh dubois the bass channel.
Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di v2 preampdirect box pedal at a glance. Bass guitar effects free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Im pretty sure you can get the tones you want from either, heres a long thread on the geddy from talkbass. Nov 28, 2011 tech 21 is known for their popular line of sansamp rack mountable units. Warranty coverage applies only to purchases made through tech 21 authorized dealers. Tech 21 s sansamp has been around for many years and has gained quite a reputation. Having big problems back i have an intact spinal disc lower back i looked for a solution so i could spend as much as possible of my big stuff on stage and studio. Tech 21 sansamp character series vt bass di bass guitar dipreamp with speaker emulation, character control, xlr output and parallel output with 2 instrument cable and zorro sounds polishing cloth. It seems that these pedals do have some cab sim on board. Lets take a closer look at this classic eq, tube emulator and di box. More than a mere di, this latest sansamp if a fully featured bass preamp. Enjoy massive bass tones and gigready performance with the tech 21 vt bass 200 bass guitar combo amplifier. But not a replacement as the original bddi is still.
Just be aware that the original first version of the tech 21 bass driver d. Tech 21 bass driver di by kurotenshi 02 may 2009, 19. Get the best deals on guitar effects pedal power supplies tech21 brand when you shop the largest online selection at. I also have the zoom ms60b multistomp simulator pedal. 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. I assumed it could be the bddi but then the reference to a smaller version threw me. Jun 22, 2017 from what i read on talkbass the tech 21 pedals are better rated, the drive side of this pedal seems to suck.
The vt bass di comes packaged in a really cool metal tin box that will provide the necessary protection for transporting the pedal and protecting it from damage for many years to come. Nov 27, 2011 size4ive searched all i can find, both on here and talkbass and i cant find anything specific to this. I wouldnt say it is perfect, but it nails its functions as a preamp and di and has great tones to. The tech 21 landmark 600 is a 600w powerhouse with two separate preamps the legendary rbi and rpm built in which can be used individually or combined. Within the parameters of each models particular design, the controls provide you with access to specific tone shaping characteristics within the tube amplifier sound spectrum. Tone shaping for any signal source with a drive control, footswitchable bypass, and sansamp circuitry. After expiration, tech 21 will repair defective unit for a fee. In following with what i feel is a core tech 21 strength, this di is loaded with useful features. Sansamp circuitry lets you dial in everything from classic bass amp sound to modern bass rigs use as a stompbox, preamp, or standalone recording tool. Tech 21 makes the bass driver deluxe for bassists who like to switch it up on stage. The bass version of the fly rig 5 gives bassists their own compact, multieffect platform for use with active or passive.
The boost feature is a wonderful and versatile addition to the pedal, providing a sonic lift for some of the fuzz settings, or as a transparent tool to really make your bass stand out. The thing is hissing like a rattlesnake, even on some of the presets in the manual, particular. The tech 21 sansamp rbi rackmount bass preamp packs the power of one of the companys most popular pedals in a convenient rackmount chassis with a new armada of features. The deluxe is all about fast delivery of monster tech 21 bass tones in the fray of a live performance. Tech 21 sansamp vs digital modelers boss, zoom, line 6, digitech, etc. From what i read on talkbass the tech 21 pedals are better rated, the drive side of this pedal seems to suck. All about the bass tech 21 sansamp bass fly rig duration. Drive and presence controls deliver hardhitting sound. The tech 21 sansamp bass driver di v2 is the most versatile bass preamp pedal i have ever owned.
Sansamp products are designed to work seamlessly in both recording and stage environments. It makes every single guitar pedal, bass pedal, or anything else i. Darkglass vintage deluxe im in the need for a good di preamp and have narrowed it down to the tech 21 sansamp the three channel one and the darkglass vintage deluxe. Brand new condition tech 21 dug pinnick dp3x distortion pedal. Brett kingman plays some low guitar into the new tech 21 bass fly rig. Recently, the mad scientists in the tech 21 labs have been tinkering with their toys by splicing the dna of their previous products. Mar 30, 2006 tech 21 press release august 2016 tech 21 introduces the sansamp bass driver di version 2. The new vt bass di was born from this experimentation and is a multifunctional tool that aims to please players with tubeemulating familiarity, and new and thoughtful features. Tech 21 s 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. I bought the tech 21 sansamp rbi rackmount 15 years ago and to this day it is a studio gem. Purchases from sellers who are not authorized tech 21 dealers are at your own risk. Ive got a regular gig at a venue with a decent sound system. I ordered this case in the united states after having owned a sansamp bass driver which im still at home and the basic version of the vt bass.
Tech 21 sansamp character vt bass guitar effect pedal for. Tech 21 ged2112 geddy lee signature sansamp featuring josh. 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. Flat on the bass driver s controls has a pronounced scoop at 750hz. Tech 21s sansamp has been around for many years and has gained quite a reputation. The vt bass di from tech 21 nyc is a great product that is versatile and can produce many tonal options. This bass di gives you extremely dynamic saturation with a fourband eq for truly impressive tonal control and even includes safeguards to protect your sound from long cable runs. After getting my hands on one of these, i can definitely see why. Tech 21 bddi v2 vs vt bass di and vt 500 fractal audio systems. Tech 21 pbdr sansamp programmable bass driver di 4.
Page 2 it also drives long cables without loss of signal integrity, even product overview in bypass. A friend lent me his tech 21 sansamp, bass driver, v1 version to try and i love it. View and download tech 21 bass fly rig owners manual online. I have no bass amp and have to jack straight into the venues cheap di whirlwind imp. I got my daughter a tech 21 vt bass and she used to run direct about 50% of the time sounds great, goes a long time on a single battery and is easy to use. Guitar effects pedal power supplies tech21 brand for sale. The vt bass di is a new take on this classic design. 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. Tech 21 sansamp vs digital modelers boss, zoom, line 6. Its a bass preamp, direct box, stompbox, and recording tone tool all in one, and it remains popular with bass players because it works great.
As such the bass driver mostly plays the role of a preamp. Page 1 if unit becomes defective within warranty period, tech 21 will repair or replace it free of charge. Talkbass utilizes technology from viglink that may give us a small. Mediocrity man master of mediocrity supporting member. Tech 21 s range of products are developed with a critical ear for tonal perfection and an open ear to our customers needs. Tech 21 press release august 2016 tech 21 introduces the sansamp bass driver di version 2. I have never recorded with it but i have performed on stage with it and i like it. Tech 21s sansamp bass driver di is a modern classic. From chunky funk with the ubiquitous flip top, to the higher gain growl of indie rock. I made a post about this about a month or two ago, ive used the sansamp in the past and recently started using the ampeg scr di, and ive fallen in love with it, after tinkering with the settings ive achieved one of my favourite bass tones ive ever had and for a fraction of the cost of a full ampeg setup, my only criticism is the loss of signal when you turn the scrambler on, but its not. Sansamp bass driver di vs behringer bdi21 effects basschat. Never seen it called that before other than at gak. While it doesnt produce the most tasteful sounding distortion by 2015 standards, in the studio it so much fun to impulsively throw signal at for parallel use, especially when you are still in the analog domain and have easy opportunity to mult from the bay.
Ive messed with the bass driver and it works ok but seems to steal some punch and some of the acoustic overtones. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver deluxe effects basschat. Tech 21 vt bass 200 1x12 200watt bass combo amp sweetwater. I have the landmark 300 head, which is basically one of each pedal strapped to a power amp. The balanced line driver, which converts your unbalanced signal to a balanced one, gives. Flat on the bass drivers controls has a pronounced scoop at 750hz. The tower of power pumping through a stack of 10inchers is the legendary bass tone for players who enjoy being heard. View and download tech 21 vt bass specifications online. The tech 21 bass boost fuzz allows bassists to create solid fuzz tones with both active and passive instruments. A great gig rig, for example, would be the tech 21 sansamp rbi rackmount bass tube amp emulator combined with the tech 21 bass power engine 300 or 400. The sansamp bass driver deluxe is an excellent live tool for the tonehopping, presetstomping player.
Tech 21 landmark 600 bass head, accessories new price. Tech 21 sansamp vs digital modelers boss, zoom, line. The vt bass di is tough, rugged, and will be noticed when added to your. I havent tried the zoom bass stuff, but when i abd the g3 with a tech 21 blonde, the zoom went back to the store. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di bddi the sansamp bass driver di or just bddi from tech 21 is a modern pedal classic. Tech 21 bddi v2 vs vt bass di and vt 500 fractal audio. With the new technology of bass amplification out these days not many guys are using racks, yet rather smaller amp heads that still need a little kick in the pants in the preamp section that tech 21 is known for delivering. I currently have the sansamp tech 21 bass driver, and the mxr m80 bass distortion di. Includes original box, documentation and 9v adapter with adapters for different.
Thinking of getting tech 21 bsdr sansamp bass driver di v2. Just want to get some opinions on this from fellow bass bros. It focuses solely on reproducing the brawn and characterful sounds of ampegs storied line of alltube bass amps, including the mighty svt. Music pedal tech 21 sansamp bass driver di owners manual. Built with allanalog components, the rbi sports 5050 effects loop, dedicated mid control, and an xlr output control for maximal performance when going through a pa system. A lot of the posters there are actual working musicians, so most opinions are based on that environment, as opposed to bedroom opinions. The sansamp vt bass deluxe is supersimple to operatechanges can easily be made on the flywithout having to refer to the owners manual. I believe tech 21 sansamp pedals are less coloured and sound like tech 21 sansamp, whereas tech 21 vt bass pedals will be coloured to sound like an svt. I was checking out the namm new gears and found the boss bb1x.