dannybuoy

There's also the Pod HD range, next gen on from the X3 before you get to the super expensive Helix models.

So how are you finding the Spectradrive, Dave?

Hopefully you can just beam the Spectracomp ones over, and it’s just a bit of organisation needed at their end to copy all the existing toneprints over to the Spectradrive category.

I can see why people would miss the tuner. Compression, drive and EQ is all most people would ever need along with a tuner, so having it all in one would mean no pedal board, patch cables or fancy power supply required, just grab and go.

There are 4 drive and one compressor tone print up for this unit, it's worth downloading and having a read of the descriptions!

And were a winning contestant on Bullseye and the proud owner of a Speedboat?

Considering you can't edit the Toneprints, there is only like one Toneprint available at the moment, so there's another reason to hold fire!

I actually like my octaver going into the Spectracomp. The octaver tends to flatten all the dynamics out of the signal, but a compressor with a long enough attack time (default preset does the trick) makes it punchier by letting the peak through before clamping down on it! My chain is currently octaver, Thumpinator, filter, comp, then everything else.

I'm have a Spectracomp into a VTDI on the board right now, great combo. Not sure if the drive on the Spectradrive will be able to sound like that but will be interesting to find out! I think I'll just have to wait for TC to release a filter pedal then a multi FX. Seems like they have everything lined up for the perfect multi except for the filters!

I didn't mean to hit the post button, I meant to add my listing for an Omnicabsim first! https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/322655-dsm-omnicabsim/

I'd 'need' 3 minimum. A P with flats (of course!), a more aggressive 5 stringer (my BB1025X) and a fretless (currently a Godin A4). The first two are pretty much set in stone and with me for life, the Godin could possibly be swapped for a fretless Stingray. Everything else I have though is surplus to requirements!

I've not tried it with an alternative power supply or by itself in the chain so could experiment there. However it's not an issue as a compressor is an always on pedal for me and I don't need to switch compressors for slapping or tapping (both are for show-offs!).

Two things would stop me being interested - country, and western.

Well since I started this thread, I will answer it. Spectracomp! I do still highly rate the Cali CB, but the TC is smaller, cheaper, easier to operate, and sounds more 'exciting'. Notes seem to jump out more and the multi-band nature of it ensures more evenness across the fretboard or when playing aggressively. It sounds a lot better than the RMI Basswitch multi-band to me as well. I understand what all the compressor controls do, yet don't find the single knob an issue. I just set the knob between 8 and 10 o'clock depending on which bass I'm using and I end up with a great sound. I will have to dig into the settings to come up with my own preset though since the stock one has a bit of a gain boost. TC downsides - you can't turn it on and off mid song as it makes a funny sound when you engage it. Not just your typical true bypass pop, but it's like either the digital circuitry is booting up or a capacitor is charging or something as there is a slight chirp sound and fade in when it comes on. Also, some presets sound digital - I can't remember which one I was using, but I noticed the tone sounded a bit like it had gone through lossy MP3 compression or through a mild bit crusher. Something you might not notice through a bass rig or if adding overdrive, but a PJB Bighead and Beyer cans reveal all! I switched back to the stock preset and the effect was gone. I will listen it for it again next time I whip through the tone prints!

Haven't you heard about the herd? Everybody knows that the herd is the word. My herd is out of control, there is a cull coming!

I've didn't think it was possible to get a Gemini chorus, Lunar phaser, and Mercury flanger preset all available simultaneously - but if it is, that's great!