PaulWarning Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 [quote name='chriswareham' timestamp='1464966112' post='3064237'] The printed sheet that comes with the pedal has the sample settings for the lead guitar version, but the online PDF on the Beringer website has the bass settings. [/quote]right, that clears that up then, thanks, bit naff though, how much effort is required to enclose the right instruction sheet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Mine came yesterday. Anyone want to post some settings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) Mine arrived today. I'm a bit worried I've got a duff one as the drive knob does very little - it seems to act as a volume control until the very last turn of the knob when a heavy (and quite unpleasant) farty overdrive kicks in. Surely this isn't normal? Edited June 3, 2016 by Cosmo Valdemar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1464995969' post='3064607'] Mine arrived today. I'm a bit worried I've got a duff one as the drive knob does very little - it seems to act as a volume control until the very last turn of the knob when a heavy (and quite unpleasant) farty overdrive kicks in. Surely this isn't normal? [/quote]mines the same now you mention it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Purchased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1464995969' post='3064607'] Mine arrived today. I'm a bit worried I've got a duff one as the drive knob does very little - it seems to act as a volume control until the very last turn of the knob when a heavy (and quite unpleasant) farty overdrive kicks in. Surely this isn't normal? [/quote] Mines pretty much the same, no drive at all until 3 o`clock, then if hit hard there`s a bit of drive. Anywhere onwards it`s a bit buzzy. But then this is home use, not tried it at band settings yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 to be fair bass overdrive circuits do get fuzzy when turned up, I've got a Rumble 500 with an overdrive section, that sounds bloody awful IMO anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribbetingfrog Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Mine arrived today. We could start our own owners club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 Am guessing I should have arranged a commission deal with Amazon.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybertect Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 [quote name='casapete' timestamp='1465037129' post='3064830'] Am guessing I should have arranged a commission deal with Amazon.... [/quote] Possibly so. They were out of stock when I placed an order a couple of hours ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 [quote name='cybertect' timestamp='1465051748' post='3064975'] Possibly so. They were out of stock when I placed an order a couple of hours ago. [/quote] Give me £20 and you can have mine. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) Moderators! Get this in 'Effects'.... Good discussion BTW Edited June 4, 2016 by visog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1464983248' post='3064478'] Anyone want to post some settings? [/quote] I mean it! The examples in the instructions are for the guitar version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1465066146' post='3065115'] I mean it! The examples in the instructions are for the guitar version. [/quote]there you go courtesy of tauzero https://media.music-group.com/media/PLM/data/docs/P0294/BDI21_P0294_M_EN.pdf the instructions in the box are a complete f*** up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Is the overall opinion tipping towards "disappointing" rather than "positive"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) I bought one a few weeks ago. It does what it says it does for a very low price. I'll always carry mine in my gig bag as an emergency DI box. I didn't read the instructions, it's a fairly straightforward pedal, I just play around with it to find the sound I want. It certainly adds depth and warth to my signal. A keeper for me. EDIT. Mark me down as not disappointed Edited June 4, 2016 by Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) We`re doing a preamp/DI pedal shootout tomorrow at the Herts Bass Bash, the BDI21 being one of the pedals included. I`ll link the results to this topic. Here we are, links to the shootout below: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/284022-herts-bass-bash-2016-preampdi-pedal-shootout/ Edited June 5, 2016 by Lozz196 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1465068039' post='3065132'] We`re doing a preamp/DI pedal shootout tomorrow at the Herts Bass Bash, the BDI21 being one of the pedals included. I`ll link the results to this topic. [/quote] Great, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 [quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1465067384' post='3065123'] there you go courtesy of tauzero [url="https://media.music-group.com/media/PLM/data/docs/P0294/BDI21_P0294_M_EN.pdf"]https://media.music-..._P0294_M_EN.pdf[/url] the instructions in the box are a complete f*** up [/quote] Ta! And tnx 2 'zero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 [quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1465067410' post='3065124'] Is the overall opinion tipping towards "disappointing" rather than "positive"? [/quote]it's a good pedal for £20, adds a bit of overdrive which I like, and works as a DI box if you think you'll need it, but I'll keep using my Zoom B1on which does the same thing and a lot more besides, but I'll be keeping it, you never know when it'll come in handy, so a positive I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_S Posted June 5, 2016 Share Posted June 5, 2016 [quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1464995969' post='3064607'] Mine arrived today. I'm a bit worried I've got a duff one as the drive knob does very little - it seems to act as a volume control until the very last turn of the knob when a heavy (and quite unpleasant) farty overdrive kicks in. Surely this isn't normal? [/quote] [quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1465026888' post='3064707'] mines the same now you mention it [/quote] [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1465034142' post='3064780'] Mines pretty much the same, no drive at all until 3 o`clock, then if hit hard there`s a bit of drive. Anywhere onwards it`s a bit buzzy. But then this is home use, not tried it at band settings yet. [/quote] Mine's the same, but not just the drive - all the controls seem to work that way to a greater or lesser extent. [quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1465067410' post='3065124'] Is the overall opinion tipping towards "disappointing" rather than "positive"? [/quote] I've been using my Sansamp BDDI for the last 9 years and I can't see me retiring it any time soon, but for twenty quid you can't really be too disappointed with the BDI21. It sounds alright and it'd get you out of a fix - errant beer doesn't distinguish between cheap and expensive pedals, after all! Personally I plan to keep it in the emergency spares box and offer its services to bassists from other bands who rock up to gigs expecting (misguidedly) to use my amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribbetingfrog Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Used mine at band practice tonight. Best £20 I ever did spend. Matched with my Harley Benton bass, a giggable rig for less than £100. Crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoJoKe Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I have one living permanently in my gigbag as a "get out of jail" tool. As said before, for less than £30 you can't go wrong, and its bound to save my bacon one day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Dunky Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) Mine arrived a couple of days ago - I bought second hand and it's in 'like new' condition, with all instructions, box etc. Only gave it a quick whirl to make sure it wasn't goosed, but noticed that it instantly beefed up my sound. Heftiness! Also, I now have a DI box. Win/win, and only £16. I don't imagine it will have the toneshaping capabilities of a more expensive pedal, but it's a welcome and useful addition to my rig, for sure. Edited June 10, 2016 by Funky Dunky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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