Lozz196 Posted March 3, 2022 Share Posted March 3, 2022 Ok, I’ve had one of these before, but back then the sound I wanted I couldn’t coax from it, ie the Sansamp sound. This time round however I need a more generic bass sound with a bit of drive for classic rock tones, a sit in the mix type of sound. I’ve been on a quest for a while and got near to what I’m after but never exactly there until today. Previously I’ve found that either the bass is just too much, the treble isn’t in the right frequency, the drive just too harsh, or the pedal needs a PSU. But the SCR-DI is right on every aspect. I’m really glad I decided to take a punt on one of these again. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbowskill Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 I really want to try one If only it wasnt so big 😒 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 That is my only concern Dan, it’s a large and weighty beast but luckily I’ve had a tinker around this morning and can pretty much get the same sound from my Sansamp BDDI v2, so I’ll use the SCR-DI at home and the Sansamp for gigs. A real ear opener for me though, for years I’ve been all about the Sansamp sound whereas it seems I’m now more about a more natural amp sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 I liked the Ampeg Di a lot it’s a great pedal and definitely has the Ampeg tone. Mine was used briefly in front of my RM800 head Eventually I sent it back as for near £200 it was a luxury I didn’t really need. I tried several well known Preamp pedals but the Ampeg was the nicest for me and rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Can you remember your SCR-DI settings ? Ultra low in or out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 I use it so I’m getting all the eq from the pedal, so Ultra Low In Ultra High In Bass 12 o’clock Mid 12 o'clock Treble 11 o’clock Drive 1 o’clock Blend 9 o’clock I’d say from your pick-tone thread that probably best to leave all the eq flat if just using the pedal as an always on drive. I really like the drive on this pedal, to me it’s strength is the “add a touch of break-up” to the sound that in the mix won’t be heard but just smooths the notes out a touch. Much like the isolated bass tracks that sound gainy & rattly on their own but sit so well in with the rest of the recording. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 29 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: I use it so I’m getting all the eq from the pedal, so Ultra Low In Ultra High In Bass 12 o’clock Mid 12 o'clock Treble 11 o’clock Drive 1 o’clock Blend 9 o’clock I’d say from your pick-tone thread that probably best to leave all the eq flat if just using the pedal as an always on drive. I really like the drive on this pedal, to me it’s strength is the “add a touch of break-up” to the sound that in the mix won’t be heard but just smooths the notes out a touch. Much like the isolated bass tracks that sound gainy & rattly on their own but sit so well in with the rest of the recording. I will give them a go 🤟 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Ok tried the Ampeg SCR-DI and it’s very nice, I like it. Tried it with Ampeg Opto Compressor in front and after and it sounds better with compressor after especially as I use my compressor to tame the input into the ABM600 Will be fitting on to my Pedaltrain so I’ve removed the rubber feet screws and replaced with flush screws. Hadnt considered the access to the DI connection ( for occasional use perhaps ) so I will space them apart. Dual lock on its way so I can make a good job of it. The tone / EQ ( pretty much as suggested ) sounds very much like Ampeg The depth of sound with Ultra Low in sounds full and good with a pick more so than the Shape ON sound on the ABM head. I can now use both the ABM600 and my Orange LBT and still sound the same !! Highly recommended pedal and less than buying an Ampeg amp ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted March 18, 2022 Share Posted March 18, 2022 Decided to run the compressor in front of the pre amp ( allows easy access to the DI out ) Works well either way in fairness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 On 17/03/2022 at 17:07, BassAdder27 said: Ok tried the Ampeg SCR-DI and it’s very nice, I like it. Tried it with Ampeg Opto Compressor in front and after and it sounds better with compressor after especially as I use my compressor to tame the input into the ABM600 Will be fitting on to my Pedaltrain so I’ve removed the rubber feet screws and replaced with flush screws. Hadnt considered the access to the DI connection ( for occasional use perhaps ) so I will space them apart. Dual lock on its way so I can make a good job of it. The tone / EQ ( pretty much as suggested ) sounds very much like Ampeg The depth of sound with Ultra Low in sounds full and good with a pick more so than the Shape ON sound on the ABM head. I can now use both the ABM600 and my Orange LBT and still sound the same !! Highly recommended pedal and less than buying an Ampeg amp ! What screws did you use Martin, and where did you get them, as I think I’m going to do the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: What screws did you use Martin, and where did you get them, as I think I’m going to do the same? A search showed they were an imperial screw thread. I had a selection of short metric screws ( m4 ??? ) and the tapped holes are deeper than the rubber feet threads so my longer screws still worked. They appeared to screw in fine so the threads were a close match and after I unscrewed one to try the rubber foot again it screwed in again fine. Give my a day or so and I will check and confirm the threads I used were m4 Edited March 21, 2022 by BassAdder27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted March 21, 2022 Share Posted March 21, 2022 (edited) Yep they do appear to be 8-32 UNC which nearly is a match with an m4 screw, definitely works so threads must be close enough. I think m4 is a common screw thread such as kitchen handle screws etc as example. Ideally you need it to be around 10mm long I’ve now fitted mine using Velcro on to my Pedaltrain Metro, did consider 3M dual lock but that stuff is hard moving pedals again so used 50mm wide Velcro 👍 Edited March 21, 2022 by BassAdder27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 Thanks Martin, really appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted March 22, 2022 Share Posted March 22, 2022 (edited) Mine fitted to Pedaltrain Metro 16 As I play with a pick I use Ultra Low in and run my ABM flat It’s my always on sound and I can add a tiny touch of drive using scrambler. The Compressor keeps everything in check so I’m not overdriving the SCR input of the ABM amp input. Note this tone wasn’t achievable using the ABM EQ alone so I’m pleased of the result Still got room to add a pedal tuner before the Opto Compressor but haven’t sorted that yet Edited March 22, 2022 by BassAdder27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Decided to flip the compressor the other side of the SCR - DI Im only using the compressor as a limiter and I think it works better after the preamp instead of before it Great sounding pedal and liking the Ultra Low with some added mids put back in to balance things nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAdder60 Posted March 23, 2022 Share Posted March 23, 2022 Update to the update … preferring the sound without the compressor so will remove from the board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 26, 2022 Author Share Posted March 26, 2022 On 21/03/2022 at 21:51, BassAdder27 said: Yep they do appear to be 8-32 UNC which nearly is a match with an m4 screw, definitely works so threads must be close enough. I think m4 is a common screw thread such as kitchen handle screws etc as example. Ideally you need it to be around 10mm long I’ve now fitted mine using Velcro on to my Pedaltrain Metro, did consider 3M dual lock but that stuff is hard moving pedals again so used 50mm wide Velcro 👍 M4s worked a treat 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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