BillyBass Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 On 03/06/2020 at 09:27, sifi2112 said: No not custom, just new version I believe .... XLR out with separate vol/gain / ground lift TRS/TS out with separate vol/gain / ground lift Phase reverse switch in case of phasing issue with two power amp and parallel thru OUT and newer Thumpinator and input impedance selector switch and can work off a 9v battery @200mA (nice as a backup) also 9v parallel out That must be a custom order or a new product that Max hasn't put on his website yet (there is a 'D2' but no 'D3' on the site). Just received a Thumpinator this morning and it is as I expected, no pre amp or XLR out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 Recently got myself a Tech21 VTDI again. I’d forgotten just how good this pedal is, and how unlike pretty much any other I’ve tried it has that “spongey” valve feel to the notes when the drive is bumped up a bit. For the classic rock that I’m doing at present it really is ideal, select an SVT style sound, Jazz bass on neck pickup only and I’m back in the 70s. No flares or kipper ties were harmed writing this post. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickJ Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share Posted August 29, 2020 (edited) I've tried loads of DI pedals since I started this thread. Sold them all on, a mix of them not really working for me and perhaps me not really knowing what to do with them. During lock down I wanted to do some recording so picked up a Tech21 Sansamp Bass Driver from GAK when I was in Brighton. Such as solid pedal, sounds great direct into my audio interface. The SVT and Bassman presets are both brilliant starting points for a couple of very usable sounds. Looking forward to a rehearsal and trying it in front of my Markbass to give it a bit more life. Edited August 30, 2020 by PatrickJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Solid excellent choices From the above 2 chaps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McFly Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 (edited) I used to own the BDDI V1, was my main preamp for 10+ years but I don’t really like it anymore. Sold it last year. For a while I also played a VTDI which I was happy with, yet I decided to part ways with it and got myself a BDDI V2, which I really like. It is WAY more musical than the V1. Balanced, cleaner lows, no harsh trebles, and the mids are there! However, reading so many good reviews for the VTDI made me order one again. I now have both the VTDI and the BDDI V2. At home, on my practice amp I got to say I still prefer the BDDI V2 over the VTDI. The VTDI has less lows and more highs/high mids naturally. I got a band practice tomorrow where I’ll get to compare them and see which one I prefer in a band setting. Key question is: if I like both, is keeping both a silly thing to do? I guess they’re two different animals after all... Edited August 30, 2020 by Ian McFly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 50 minutes ago, Ian McFly said: I used to own the BDDI V1, was my main preamp for 10+ years but I don’t really like it anymore. Sold it last year. For a while I also played a VTDI which I was happy with, yet I decided to part ways with it and got myself a BDDI V2, which I really like. It is WAY more musical than the V1. Balanced, cleaner lows, no harsh trebles, and the mids are there! However, reading so many good reviews for the VTDI made me order one again. I now have both the VTDI and the BDDI V2. At home, on my practice amp I got to say I still prefer the BDDI V2 over the VTDI. The VTDI has less lows and more highs/high mids naturally. I got a band practice tomorrow where I’ll get to compare them and see which one I prefer in a band setting. Key question is: if I like both, is keeping both a silly thing to do? I guess they’re two different animals after all... I'd imagine you could get either to sound similar to each other with tweaks? I swear by the VT (have done for years), had a bddi a couple of times and did not like in a mix.... Curious to try a V2 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 The V2 has is a massive improvement on the V1 - I only sold mine as something else came up for sale that I had a real gassing for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McFly Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 I think the V2 is a great all-round SansAmp. More versatile than the V1 by a mile. Still gives you that tubey feel, but the natural scoop isn’t as pronounced and can be fixed with the Mid knob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 I’d say keep both, I also have the Tech21 Para Driver, yes it’s similar to the VTDI but for me it’s slightly harsher and more modern, much better for the punk that I was doing, whereas the VTDI suits the classic 70s rock better. In the mix would anyone apart from me tell, probably not but I’m def keeping both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 (edited) My EHX Black Finger, tube driven optical compressor, that acts as much as a fairly moderate compression as a tube preamp stage, then going into a Behringer BEQ700 Bass Graphic Equalizer with the 50, 400, 500 and 800 Hz, as well as the 4,5kHz, bands boosted ever so slightly, approximate just about 1 or 2dB, then going into my NUX Solid Studio IR & Poweramp Simulator, using a 3rd party Dr. Bonkers Poly Pro 1x15" + 2x8" cab IR and the EL34 tube poweramp simulator, the NUX also functioning as a DI. Works really well for my use, really punchy, kind of slightly aggressive, tone, with a nice crisp high end presence and bite and a gutsy tight bottom end, but with a prominent hint of nice warm tube flavor and slight compression as well. Edited September 1, 2020 by Baloney Balderdash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian McFly Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Alright, back from practice. The BDDI V2 wins the battle against the VTDI. I switched between the two throughout the band practice, and whilst the VTDI didn’t sound bad at all, there’s something with the BDDI V2 that gives my sound more body, depth and presence. I realised I don’t need to keep both to be fair, I’d rather use the VTDI money into a different type of effect. Plus the VTDI’s switch kinda died of me after the first practice, only responding 1 time out of 5... not ideal. I’ll send it back and ask for a refund, I only received it a week ago. To each their own, and the VTDI is a pretty great preamp which can surely sound good with some tweaking. But I’ve found my sound with the Bass Driver V2! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabbabass Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 I’m a bit of a pre amp hoarder!.........I’ve had a few pre-amps and currently still have some; Bassix pre is a monster and drives a power amp well and is great for recording. I also have a Radial Bassbone OD, which is a great DI/pre and ideal for an A/B when using a four and five or electric and upright. I have an Aggy, which as mentioned already is great value on the used market and solid performer. I’ve also still got an Eden World Tour pre with foot switch, which runs the ‘big rig’ (QSC 1600W power with 4 x 10 and 2 x 10 Bag End cabs). I also have a Bass Pod Pro rack unit that has been in use for years when using IEM’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 31/08/2020 at 21:18, Ian McFly said: Alright, back from practice. The BDDI V2 wins the battle against the VTDI. I switched between the two throughout the band practice, and whilst the VTDI didn’t sound bad at all, there’s something with the BDDI V2 that gives my sound more body, depth and presence. I spent a lot of time going back and forth with mine, and like you i felt the BDDI was just a bit more ‘me’. As much as i love the older versions of the BDDI, for me the proper v2 is noticeably better than it seems to be on paper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREA Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 I've loved the Radial EngineeringTonebone Bassbone (Version 1). Sold it, what i regret. ...and Just to mention, because it fits in this Thread... Thoman sells the Eden Module Terra Nova Preamp DI Pedal for 69,- Eur @the moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambassient Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 On 17/03/2018 at 15:41, Bigwan said: Hated the B7k, but no doubt a Darkglass fan boy will be along shortly to tell me I must have been using it wrong... I'm relatively new to the preamp game but started with the Two notes Le bass. i loved the tone and flexibility but found it noisy. I recently had the chance to play the Mesa Subway + and the Darkglass B7k side by side. You guessed it....i chose the darkglass. just goes to show you how subjective these things are to our own personal tastes. I found it more full, rich, and quality orientated than the other preamps i've tried. Just works really good for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 I've just bought a Darkglass Harmonic Booster & so far at home I'm really liking it. It's a very versatile & musical sounding clean pre amp Big test at rehearsal tonight but I'm confident it will be amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubster Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Have a Valeton Dapper which is competent and also great value. However very tempted by the new ‘Atomic Amps bassbox’. Not had a play with it but thought some dems online outstanding. Atomic have really cracked the small pedal thing with the ‘Firebox’ for guitar. They’ve spent a lot of time on the ‘Bassbox’. Perhaps ideal for OP’s needs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubster Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Here’s a link To Pete Thorn Demo of Bass Box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBass Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Has anyone got/tried one of these? I'm wondering whether something like this could do a good impersonation of a valve amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artisan Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, artisan said: I've just bought a Darkglass Harmonic Booster & so far at home I'm really liking it. It's a very versatile & musical sounding clean pre amp Big test at rehearsal tonight but I'm confident it will be amazing. OK so at rehearsal I discovered my Harmonic Booster appears to be faulty making a deep pulsing hiss which proper flaps my speakers. It does this whether it is engaged or not. Didn't notice it at home on mega low volume with my ringing old lug 'oles. We checked absolutely every thing else but my HB is definitely not happy. Bugger 🙁 Edited September 7, 2020 by artisan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulo m Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I've tryed a few' Sadowsky' Tech 21 Q 'Strip' Lehle IQ DI' Aguliar Tone hammer But for myself nothing I've tryed better's the EBS Microbass II For functionality & quality sound' build quality' & a myriad of applications.. In this price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Tech 21 Sansamp BDDI V2. Aguilar Tone Hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke_zero Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 On 31/08/2020 at 18:55, Baloney Balderdash said: Dr. Bonkers Got to love Dr Bonkers - amazing range of speaker IR's - never thought that you could load into a pedal - we live in age of wonders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misdee Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 (edited) I've got the Tech21 BDDI V2 and it's great, but I find I have to keep the Presence and Treble controls rolled back a fair bit or it's a bit toppy for my taste. I using it with headphones for home recording , and it may well be that I need to add a bit of compression to my Focusrite interface to take the edge off. Contrary to Tech21's assertion that the BDDI shouldn't necessarily be used in conjunction with a separate compressor because there is already some natural tube compression factored into the sound , in my setup when I combine the V2 with my Diamond BC1 the sound is much more to my taste. But then again , I am a middle -aged bloke with middle-aged taste in bass tone. The BDDI , even the V2 with a midrange control, seems to naturally favour the more aggressive scooped and distorted modern kind of tones that angry kids in board shorts with tattoos and multiple piercings seem to like . That is fair enough, because the present( and probably the future) belongs to them . Edited September 24, 2020 by Misdee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloke_zero Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 11 hours ago, Misdee said: That is fair enough, because the present( and probably the future) belongs to them . Only while their top end hearing is intact - after a few years they'll be mooching around after round sounding P-basses like everyone else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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