dave_bass5 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) Bugger. Just when i thought i was all settled as far as pedals go, this comes along. This might be replacing my Zoom B3n. Aux in, headphones out and tone print enabled. . https://www.tcelectronic.com/Categories/Tcelectronic/Bass/Stompboxes/SPECTRADRIVE/p/P0D9D https://www.musicradar.com/news/tc-electronic-debuts-feature-loaded-ultra-flexible-spectradrive-bass-preamp-and-line-driver-pedal Edited March 15, 2018 by dave_bass5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 That looks interesting, especially as I'm looking to go over to in-ears soon and will be ditching my back-line and pedal board in favour of my Zoom B3 for DI/EQ/compression/tuner duties. My only reservation that I've got at the back of my mind regarding the move to the B3 is that I'm really going to miss my SpectraComp but something like this would give me everything I need in one box while keeping the control versatility of the SpectraComp. US price looks to be $199 so ought to be reasonably priced in the UK too. Here's the official video from TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Ive started using my Spectracomp in front of my B3n at home (i dont use the B3n live), and i only use one basic patch on the B3n anyway. Its more the ability to mix in my ipad with my bass/guitar, and feed them both to headphones that i use the B3n for, so this new box seems ideal. I like that it also has a speaker emulator as well. By the way, the official video was in the second link i posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Ha, my mistake, I only clicked on the first link before getting sidetracked and doing some digging of my own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 I wasn't having a go, just pointing it out. At least it now has its own post. Cant wait for @dood to review this. I always buy what he reviews lol. This thing might even make it on to my pedal board. I could take off the Spectracomp and replace it with this, so wouldn't loose anything. Damn, its going to be a long wait i expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Now that is nice. *curses* In my defence though I have never had the time or botheredness to get toneprints and send them to pedals (is it Wi-Fi, or USB or something?) - so have avoided most TC stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandark Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 ah, such an annoying release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 15 minutes ago, Daz39 said: Now that is nice. *curses* In my defence though I have never had the time or botheredness to get toneprints and send them to pedals (is it Wi-Fi, or USB or something?) - so have avoided most TC stuff. You're missing out on a whole lot of fun, it's quick and simple to do, it literally takes a couple of seconds with a smart phone to swap tones prints. There's a wealth of stuff to try, most of it is great (to my tastes, at least) and it's all free. What's not to like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 19 minutes ago, Daz39 said: Now that is nice. *curses* In my defence though I have never had the time or botheredness to get toneprints and send them to pedals (is it Wi-Fi, or USB or something?) - so have avoided most TC stuff. ive never got in to programming these things (i have a Spectracomp and Corona mini), the software seems very complicated unless you liek that sort of thing, but beaming the ready made tone prints across to them from a phone is very easy. Takes just seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Thank goodness I got a Helix a few months ago. Otherwise the GAS hulk would be taking over me NOW!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 hour ago, dave_bass5 said: I wasn't having a go, just pointing it out. At least it now has its own post. Cant wait for @dood to review this. I always buy what he reviews lol. This thing might even make it on to my pedal board. I could take off the Spectracomp and replace it with this, so wouldn't loose anything. Damn, its going to be a long wait i expect. I will be all over it like a rash. I wonder if the EQ can be edited too? .. Oh and thank you Bless ya heart! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 4 minutes ago, dood said: I will be all over it like a rash. I wonder if the EQ can be edited too? .. Oh and thank you Bless ya heart! Good man, although in this case i think ill get it anyway. I have the Spectracomp and Q/strip because of your wonderful reviews (im sure there was one or two other things as well). Im glad you dont review camera gear :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) If I bought everything that the Dood reviewed I'd be completely skint! I have to be disciplined and limit myself to the really good stuff ...Aha I now recall, Dave, you recently saying you were always skint. Ok it's all starting to piece together now... Edited March 15, 2018 by Al Krow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 ...anyway more seriously, good spot Dave! Looks like they've taken the Palmer Pocket Amp concept and then improved it by adding a Toneprint to the drive and throwing in their Spectracomp for good measure! It's NOT IMHO however going to take the place of a multi-fx for any bassists who need quick access (i.e. at the press of button quick) to more than one effect 'on the fly'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 45 minutes ago, Al Krow said: If I bought everything that the Dood reviewed I'd be completely skint! I have to be disciplined and limit myself to the really good stuff ...Aha I now recall, Dave, you recently saying you were always skint. Ok it's all starting to piece together now... I have ended up buying kit after I reviewed it. I AM completely skint! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Oh bloody hell, this is all I need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 No, really. This is literally what I’ve been looking for for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Al Krow said: If I bought everything that the Dood reviewed I'd be completely skint! I have to be disciplined and limit myself to the really good stuff ...Aha I now recall, Dave, you recently saying you were always skint. Ok it's all starting to piece together now... I only really want this to simplify home practice. I’m sure there are cheaper alternatives to my B3n, but so far ive not found something that i feel can replace my B3n. Even though dood almost sold me on the B1on. Bass, combined with camera gear is a GAS heaven.......or hell. 19 minutes ago, dood said: I have ended up buying kit after I reviewed it. I AM completely skint! You should stop watcing those YT videos lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, CameronJ said: No, really. This is literally what I’ve been looking for for ages. It seems to tick every box i could imagine, other than not being battery powered. Thats understandable though. My pedal board, and ipad in to this is all ill need. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, dave_bass5 said: It seems to tick every box i could imagine, other than not being battery powered. Thats understandable though. My pedal board, and ipad in to this is all ill need. Exactly. Ideal for when I’m working away from home. I’ve just downloaded the manual: http://downloads.music-group.com/documents/tcelectronic/P0D9D_M_EN_A4.pdf Edited March 15, 2018 by CameronJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Oh dear, now the GAS has been turned up a good few notches. I feel i could use only this pedal and not miss any of the others. Ive not experienced TC’s OD/distorting boxes before, but as my needs are always modest and mainstream, i bet this could replace my whole pedal board if i had ot use just one box. In the past my BDDI or VTBass DI has worked well, but lacking a compressor. Not that I need one, but I’m loving what the Spectracomp does to my tone at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 2 minutes ago, dave_bass5 said: Oh dear, now the GAS has been turned up a good few notches. I feel i could use only this pedal and not miss any of the others. Ive not experienced TC’s OD/distorting boxes before, but as my needs are always modest and mainstream, i bet this could replace my whole pedal board if i had ot use just one box. In the past my BDDI or VTBass DI has worked well, but lacking a compressor. Not that I need one, but I’m loving what the Spectracomp does to my tone at the moment. Definitely wouldn’t replace my whole pedalboard but it would be a strong addition to it, end of my chain. I may just keep my spectracomp at the beginning of my chain too! I’m thinking it’ll replace my MXR Bass Preamp and possibly my Pork Loin too. The potential is strong with this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Al Krow said: ...anyway more seriously, good spot Dave! Looks like they've taken the Palmer Pocket Amp concept and then improved it by adding a Toneprint to the drive and throwing in their Spectracomp for good measure! It's NOT IMHO however going to take the place of a multi-fx for any bassists who need quick access (i.e. at the press of button quick) to more than one effect 'on the fly'. I just couldn’t get on with the aesthetics or the socket positioning on the Palmer, otherwise it might have been the one for me. TC have nailed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 19 minutes ago, dave_bass5 said: Bass, combined with camera gear is a GAS heaven.......or hell. You're into camera (and video editing?) gear as well?! Oh dear, we really are not going to be good for each other's wallets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Share Posted March 15, 2018 Just now, Al Krow said: You're into camera (and video editing?) gear as well?! Oh dear, we really are not going to be good for each other's wallets Not video, but i have about £7000 worth of camera gear and plan on buying more this year :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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