AttitudeCastle Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1451939899' post='2944880'] Doug did let on though that they'd analysed the original studio recording projects (made before Darkglass were even around) that were done with a combination of amps and plugins in order to replicate that sound using one pedal: [media]http://youtu.be/Cjvtx3HMUks[/media] [/quote] Jon uses a Tech 21 Bass XXL for this live, and with his ashdown roaring gets pretty close! Speaking of which I've been trying to find a Bass XXL for ages so if anyone has one for sale... hah! Quote
bakerster135 Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 [quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1451994154' post='2945253'] Jon uses a Tech 21 Bass XXL for this live, and with his ashdown roaring gets pretty close! Speaking of which I've been trying to find a Bass XXL for ages so if anyone has one for sale... hah! [/quote] They had one downstairs in the Bass Gallery last time I was there, maybe worth a call? Quote
Guinness21 Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 Does anybody know when bass direct will have the vmtd 2.0? Quote
sk8 Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 [quote name='Guinness21' timestamp='1451997717' post='2945294'] Does anybody know when bass direct will have the vmtd 2.0? [/quote] Why not just email Mark? Quote
Guinness21 Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 [quote name='sk8' timestamp='1452006565' post='2945417'] Why not just email Mark? [/quote] Good idea Quote
Guinness21 Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 Mark said there's a 4 week wait on the vmtd 2.0. I honestly think this pedal is going to become the benchmark for always-on/light drive sounds. Quote
Bigwan Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Guinness21' timestamp='1452011611' post='2945511'] Mark said there's a 4 week wait on the vmtd 2.0. I honestly think this pedal is going to become the benchmark for always-on/light drive sounds. [/quote] Maybe. Not everyone is a fan though... Edited January 5, 2016 by Bigwan Quote
thodrik Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 Not entirely related but I ended up buying a Duality pedal yesterday. I was looking for an obscenely unsubtle fuzz pedal and it more than delivers. Quote
Guinness21 Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1452018439' post='2945610'] Maybe. Not everyone is a fan though... [/quote] What's not to love? It's now got the versatility of the b7k with the addition of the switches and extra mids controls, and is obviously a warm/vintage sounding pedal. Quote
elephantgrey Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 [quote name='Guinness21' timestamp='1452021492' post='2945659'] What's not to love? It's now got the versatility of the b7k with the addition of the switches and extra mids controls, and is obviously a warm/vintage sounding pedal. [/quote] I find darkglass pedals are usually a bit to harsh for always on. Though i have been thinking of trying a b3k into bddi as a low/mid OD/boost. Quote
Bigwan Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Guinness21' timestamp='1452021492' post='2945659'] What's not to love? It's now got the versatility of the b7k with the addition of the switches and extra mids controls, and is obviously a warm/vintage sounding pedal. [/quote] I've had b3k, b7k and vmt and wouldn't have any (or derivatives thereof) again. Maybe the eq of the vmtd would help dial out the fizzy harshness in the upper mids... or maybe not - doesn't on the b7k despite its apparent versatility, I tried. Edited January 5, 2016 by Bigwan Quote
dannybuoy Posted January 5, 2016 Author Posted January 5, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Guinness21' timestamp='1452021492' post='2945659'] What's not to love? It's now got the versatility of the b7k with the addition of the switches and extra mids controls, and is obviously a warm/vintage sounding pedal. [/quote] True, but it's not the be-all and end-all of overdrive pedals. It has a very coloured baked in tone that doesn't suit all players and setups. I have a selection of basses and overdrive pedals and they don't all sound good with each other - the only bass of mine I liked with the Vintage Deluxe was my Precision with rounds. I still felt it was a bit too dull in the upper mids though, so I sold it to make way for the new one! I had a B7K too, which frankly sounded awful on every bass I own except for an active Warwick Streamer 5 with dual humbuckers. It sounded amazing with that bass, proper grindy djenty stuff, but I downgraded to the B3K which happened to sound even better. I really didn't need my signal going through 2 separate EQ sections I guess! Edited January 5, 2016 by dannybuoy Quote
Guinness21 Posted January 5, 2016 Posted January 5, 2016 I used to think the same as you - heck I don't even own any DG pedals at the minute! - but I think the b7k and new vmtd are both capable of nice mellow sounds when EQ'd right. Quote
chrismuzz Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 [quote name='elephantgrey' timestamp='1452021944' post='2945666'] I find darkglass pedals are usually a bit to harsh for always on. Though i have been thinking of trying a b3k into bddi as a low/mid OD/boost. [/quote] I use a B3k into a BDDI and highly recommend it!* Quote
Dread Bass Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 Glad to see a thread about Darkglass that isn't full of fan boys! I must admit I love my B7K and it has solved loads of problems for me. I love the Darkglass brand and can't wait to try an Ultra, but it's nice to see some honest opinions of people that haven't got on with their stuff. Proof that no pedal is for everyone! That said I can't wait to see what Darkglass bring out next. Quote
Dread Bass Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 That said I do use my B7K as an always on and with only a hair of overdrive. I am surprised to see some describe it as harsh but then maybe I like harsh? Quote
Kev Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 [quote name='Dread Bass' timestamp='1452294185' post='2948735'] That said I do use my B7K as an always on and with only a hair of overdrive. I am surprised to see some describe it as harsh but then maybe I like harsh? [/quote] People who describe it as harsh are not using it properly. It is capable of far more than that Quote
project_c Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 Anyone see this? I never use distortion personally but the EQ section on this thing sounds very good for those who like a clean tone. http://youtu.be/eFPCg9a5_mo Quote
Billy Apple Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) I just got a B7K at Xmas and don't find it harsh at all. I've got the drive and gain at less than 50% and have done a lot more fiddling with the EQ. I think it sounds great and my sound AFAIK is not harsh or nu-metal or anything. I find it very organic. I'm using it straight into my Demeter Minnie 800 as a super-cool lightweight set-up Edited January 13, 2016 by Billy Apple Quote
Kev Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 [quote name='project_c' timestamp='1452688308' post='2952397'] Anyone see this? I never use distortion personally but the EQ section on this thing sounds very good for those who like a clean tone. [media]http://youtu.be/eFPCg9a5_mo[/media] [/quote] I was resisting until I watched that. Preordered... Quote
cana.dan Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 Hope they do a Vintage like the B7K Deluxe (also shouldn't it be called B8K since it has 8 knobs?) Quote
Guinness21 Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 The b8k is the nickname (kind of), Doug's said they will be giving the vmtd the same treatment, i.e. ultra, in a few months time. Quote
Bigwan Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 [quote name='project_c' timestamp='1452688308' post='2952397'] Anyone see this? I never use distortion personally but the EQ section on this thing sounds very good for those who like a clean tone. [media]http://youtu.be/eFPCg9a5_mo[/media] [/quote] The clean stuff all sounded great (actually VERY useful sounding preamp pedal!)... then the distortion went on and messed it all up! Yuk... Quote
Kev Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1452779517' post='2953405'] The clean stuff all sounded great (actually VERY useful sounding preamp pedal!)... then the distortion went on and messed it all up! Yuk... [/quote] Given that you don't like the B*K drive sound, what did you expect? Quote
Bigwan Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1452781795' post='2953451'] Given that you don't like the B*K drive sound, what did you expect? [/quote] An improvement... Quote
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