sansamp bass driver DI vs sansamp VT bass

[MatthewKeys]

Hey!

Choosing between the two.. I don't know much about either; apart from the fact they make hybrid and solid state amps sound like a fully valve amp. So please let me know what you think of the two products and which you would recommend and why!

Thanks in advance!

[guybrush threepwood]

I've had both, and the one I still own is the VT bass. As with everything gear-related, it all comes down to personal taste; the VT bass does the Ampeg tone - warm flip tops and SVTs, whereas to my ear the BDDI sounds like a SVT with scooped mids.

I found that I couldn't use the BDDI live, as it simply scooped too much out of my midrange. But if that's the sound you're going for, it'll be great for you. Me, well I just love mids! However, for recording, the BDDI is fantastic - it provides a great solution for most rock recording.

[Mr. Foxen]

The BDDI has a DI out and the VT doesn't. The VT does much more drivey options also. I use the VT, but I have a paradriver on the way (sat at the PO depot actually).

[MatthewKeys]

thanks for the responses! If I boosted the mids on the active EQ on my bass, would it compensate for the mid scoop on the BDDI?

[guybrush threepwood]

[quote name='MatthewKeys' post='1040581' date='Nov 28 2010, 11:11 PM']thanks for the responses! If I boosted the mids on the active EQ on my bass, would it compensate for the mid scoop on the BDDI?[/quote]

I have tried this, but it didn't really work for me

[Mr. Foxen]

If you stick the blend in the middle and/or turn down the bass and treble, and volume up, that will compensate for the scoop.

[toneknob]

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='1040563' date='Nov 28 2010, 10:50 PM']The BDDI has a DI out and the VT doesn't. The VT does much more drivey options also. I use the VT, but I have a paradriver on the way (sat at the PO depot actually).[/quote]

Unless you get the VT Deluxe that is.

I'm currently a happy BDDI user (no trouble with scooped mids btw, ymmv), but have the VT Deluxe on my shopping list.

[MatthewKeys]

thanks for the help, I think I will go with the BDDI for now. Cheers!