MatthewKeys Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guybrush threepwood Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewKeys Posted November 28, 2010 Author Share Posted November 28, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guybrush threepwood Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 [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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toneknob Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 [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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewKeys Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 thanks for the help, I think I will go with the BDDI for now. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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