Can I use two basses AND boost on Basswitch IQ DI

[d_g]

So I've been looking into possibly buying the RMI Basswitch IQ DI mostly for doubling on shows but also for gigs when I don't use an amp and can't seem to find the answer to this question anywhere.

On an average gig I would put my electric bass through channel B and then the Realist pickup from my upright through channel A where I could change the EQ.

All good so far, but I also need a boost/cut for the double bass for when I switch between arco and pizz (pizz is a lot quieter through the realist).

Does anyone have any experience of whether this is possible?

Thanks in advance!

Edited December 11, 2014 by d_g

[Chiliwailer]

I can't comment in the Di I you mentioned, but if it's any help, I use a MXR Micro amp plus when switching between active and passive basses, to ensure that my compressor and Di I have the same inout level on each bass. I only have the plus version as I fancied tine controls too, the regular version would do the trick nicely.

[Byo]

I do not own the Basswitch personally, but looking at the pics I am guessing that both channels are affected by the same volume knob at the input stage.

If your electric and upright have the same levels, i.e electric Pickup and the Realist, you should be able to use the Boost to get your piezo up to matching levels.

For doubling, I use the Radial Bassbone (older version). It has 2 separate volumes (cut only, it does not boost the signal) for each channel and I can use the boost (switchable) to match up my volumes or give me some extra volume for soloing if needed.

Edited December 14, 2014 by Byo

[krispn]

The boost is a universal boost and could be used to give you more output when swithchnig to the URB - the BS IQ also has an input impedance selector which will give the piezo more heft (not necessarily more volume) - See The Ed Friedland Bass Whisperer vids on youtue - he does some really useful demo's with the IQ between active/passive and on an upright. The Basswitch is a very useful tool to have! Our fiddle player is currently using mine to great effect!

[tonyxtiger]

You can use the effects loop in the pedal as a cut/boost or put another pedal in the loop to add further eq options if needed. The other RMI / lehle pedals are very transparent so shouldn't mess with your tone.

[d_g]

Cheers guys