It provides a realistic and very usable response of a good tube amplifier thats been micd by multiple mics in the studio. I have the landmark 300 head, which is basically one of each pedal strapped to a power amp. Ive messed with the bass driver and it works ok but seems to steal some punch and some of the acoustic overtones. Running it from my stick to a power amp, i was able to get a good tube emulation sound and eq it to get that fender twin sound. Im not really looking to get a lot of dirty tones out of it, mostly good clean fundamentals with the ability to dial in a hint of edge. This article introduces you to four bass di s, each with a little something extra for tone shaping possibilities. Built primararly to be a direct interface, which it does well, it goes well beyond the scope of any normal di box. The sansamp bass driver di can be used as a preamp or stomp box with you existing stage rig. Last i heard, ed gerhard, a very talented, very detailoriented fingerstyle acoustic guitar player, was using an aguilar db 900 di box for his live performances. Top quality construction and made in the usa seals the deal. Sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies.
I know a lot of guys plug this box through phantom power in an ai clarus amp. This multifunction, multiapplication pedal dials up big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions, and all in between. I dont have experience with either, but i would like to get some sort of tone shaping device to use with my solid state amps. 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. I recently rebought a sansamp gt2 and it is true that the eq on it leaves a little to be desired. But it is definitly not a fendermarshallboogie in a box but i dont think tech 21 ever made a claim tha it was. This direct box is a great price and a very useful unit that happily. However, when i run through logic studio and use the eq i can get a more rounder sound.
Im about ready to pull the trigger on one of these to use for recording and i just want to hear a few peoples thoughts before i order it. Tone shaping, phantom power, parallel output, sansamp circuitry this box. Sample style settings include bassman, svt, kings x, slap, reggae, crimson. Tech 21 say that this is based on their rpm rackmount unit, which in turn was developed from the sansamp acoustic di. It is particularly useful with acoustic, electric and bass guitars, and upright bass, either direct to a mixing console or with an instrument amplifier. Settings are also included for chapman stick and acoustic guitar. 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. Zoom b1 multieffects guitar effect pedal, new in box. Got my paradriver di few weeks ago and one think is sure this can make any guitar sound like you want it. Since the popularity of 5 and 6string basses has gone beyond fad status and be.
Three different outputs to drive power amps, recording desks, pa mixers, or simply enhance your current rig. Get the warmth, presence and punch of a mikedup bass tube amp system in a conveniently portable direct box pedal format. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di guitar effect pedal direct. Page 1 if unit becomes defective within warranty period, tech 21 will repair or replace it free of charge. The blend control on the acoustic di will introduce the tube emulation but no distortion. The sansamp technology captures the warm, rich, natural tones of the most soughtafter tube amplifiers. This little box is a sound mans dream setup for direct boxing an acoustic guitar. Warranty coverage applies only to purchases made through. Youll have the control to produce an unaffected output for a dry signal to a separate channel. On paper, it looks as though the empress can do everything the sansamp can do with added versatility. Paradriverv2 active direct box with sweepable semiparametric eq, mid shift knob, blend knob, rumble filter switch, and air switch more info.
Following will be clips showing how it can be used with bass and acoustic guitar. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver v2 di box pedal stompbox 2 guitar bsdrv2 free 2day. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di v2 for sale online ebay. This thing is amazing i use it with my old ss marshall into fx return so i can use reverb from the amp.
For studio and live applications, sansamp bass driver di is engineered with three outputs. Tried it with bunch a different guitars from jazz box to super fast floyd rose thing. Page 1 if unit becomes defective within warranty period,tech 21 will elect to repair or replace it at no cost. Tech 21 nyc, sansamp, midi mouse, midi moose, bass driver. See the sansamp bass driver di and sansamp character series vt bass di. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di guitar effect pedal. It kills the piezo honkclunk and allows me to get a big, warm sound. Particularly useful with acoustic, electric and bass guitars, and upright bass, either. 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 sansamp bass driver di has been an arsenal staple for players and studios almost since the day it was introduced in 1994.
After expiration, tech 21 will repair defective unit for a fee. Tapping into the effects loop send from my amp, this little box is truly unbelievable. From clean to over driven, this thing sounds great and allows you to dial in the exact tone youre looking for. Dial up big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions, and. 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. I use this live and in studio for electric guitar, acoustic guitar, electric. After expiration,tech 21 will repair unit for a fee. Ive used it live twice now, and both times completely forgot that what i was hearing was di, with no mic. For live performance, for audio recording, as a quick and easy ampsimulator. The sansamp circuitry eliminates the harsh, unnatural harmonics of piezo pickups, while the drive control offers some tasteful edge just a little or overthetop. Verdict one of the best di s for the acoustic guitar on the market. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di effects pedal guitar center. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di demo sweetwater sound. For the modern bass player, aguilar have developed a compact pedal to address their di.
Warm up a mic, parametric eq an acoustic, work as a drive pedal for an electric guitar with lots. Both are close to equally good for bass, but a bit different. Ive never used a di that has so much versatility to achieve such a wide range of great tones all while maintaining the integrity of your instrument. This direct box is a great price and a very useful unit that happily captures the real sound of am acoustic guitar all the while blending in the perfect balance of the instrument. 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. Ive seen it in person, and his tone is always astonishing. Sansamp the sansamp technology captures the warm, rich, natural tones of the most soughtafter tube amplifiers. Disengaging the circuitry enables you to use sansamp bass driver di as a standard active transparent direct box.
I have a henriksen jazz amp 10 combo and im not fully satisfied with the sound. Quick info for those that dont like to wait and want a di box now. Enjoy the demo, then check out the sansamp bass driver di in detail r. Sansamp products are designed to work seamlessly in both. Reviews tech 21, sansamp, effects pedals, bass effects. Pedalversion des rpm, ein multiinstrumentenpreamp fur akustik, e oder bassgitarre, kontrabass, mandoline oder jedes andere mit einem. Tone shaping for any signal source with a drive control, footswitchable bypass, and sansamp circuitry.
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. John bednar from tech 21 demonstrates the sansamp bass driver di pedal for bass guitar. Usually this is a sign it wont be much good at anything but thats totally not the case here. This article introduces you to four bass dis, each with a little something extra for tone shaping possibilities. Flat on the bass drivers controls has a pronounced scoop at 750hz. Sansamp products are designed to work seamlessly in both recording and stage environments. They are available to offer you personalized product advice any time you. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di effects pedal musicians friend.
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