I imagine the pddi would sound even better with a decent quality instrument in front of it. I honestly think you should at least cruise on down to your local music instrument shop and have a test drive of the other di pres you mentioned here. I bought the tech 21 sansamp rbi rackmount 15 years ago and to this day it is a studio gem. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di v2 the tech 21 sansamp bass driver di v. Sansamp bass driver di functions as a pre amp, a stomp box, and as a this will bypass the tonecoloring pre amp section of the amp rig. Tone shaping for any signal source with a drive control, footswitchable bypass, and sansamp circuitry. Direct to the board or direct to your amp, sansamp makes it full, fat, and funky. Versatile by its very nature, it is compatible with acoustic, electric and bass guitars, plugging either directly into a mixing console or with an instrument amplifier. One preamp pedal with xlr di for acoustic and bass the. I have this at the end of my pedalboard chain and use it as a di for gigsrecording and preamp before my tube power amp speaker. Considered a staple in professional recording studios, the tech 21 sansamp psa rackmount was used on countless major releases, film scores, and worldwide tours by such artists as muse, rammstein, paul stanley, and john entwistle. Feb 10, 2010 now i was using the hartke pre di back about 3 years ago, and i did not like it at all. The sansamp circuitry eliminates the harsh, unnatural harmonics of piezo.
I have this at the end of my pedalboard chain and use it as a di for gigsrecording and preamp before my. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver deluxe di effects pedal ebay. Tech 21 sansamp character vt bass dlx distortion pedal ebay. The sansamp bass driver deluxe is an excellent live tool for the tonehopping, presetstomping player.
Tech 21 sansamp bass driver v2 di pedal drive and di pedal for bass guitar. You can also program the fx loop to engage your favorite effect with a particular setting and the. The tech 21 sansamp bass driver di is a preamp di a lot of bass players will like because it makes ordinary gear sound fantastic. They can be used with almost any instrument, for any music style, and for multiple applications.
Since the popularity of 5 and 6string basses has gone beyond fad status and be. Tech 21s sansamp has been around for many years and has gained quite a reputation. Preamp pedal pedal version of rpm, a multiinstrument preamp for acoustic, e or bass guitar, bass, mandolin and any other instrument equipped with a pickup. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di effects pedal guitar center. It has an instrument input that will work well for bass and an xlr input that has 1m resistance, which is. The sansamp bass driver di has been an arsenal staple for players and studios almost since the day it was introduced in 1994. Based on the classic sansamp bass pedal at the heart of countless live and recording rigs, the sansamp bass driver di v2 delivers an expanded range of tonal control ideal for modern bass rigs. The rumble filter removes unwanted subsonic frequencies that cause boominess and audible handling noises associated with acoustic guitars. Lets take a closer look at this classic eq, tube emulator and di box. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di distortion guitar effect pedal. John bednar from tech 21 demonstrates the sansamp bass driver di pedal for bass guitar. Visit bizrate to find the best deals on top brands.
The overall output level will change in relation to the adjust parent direct box and does not sonically alter the instrument signal. The air button adds topend clarity and sparkle to acoustics. With three different outputs, the tech 21 di can drive power amps, recording desks and pa. Sansamp bass driver di music pedal pdf manual download. Tech 21 other guitar effects pedals for sale shop with.
Enjoy the demo, then check out the sansamp bass driver di in detail r. Best prices on tech 21 sansamp instrument preamp in musical instrument effects processors online. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di manual pdf download. As the name implies sans amp or without amp the bass driver di was designed for bass players who ditch the rigs and go directly from their pedal board to foh front of house. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. And i wont knock you because you are diggin on the hartke. Electric basses are inherently difficult to hear because the pitch is so low. Check one out for yourself, and see if it is what you are looking for. Get the best deals on tech 21 other guitar effects pedals. Geddy lee signature sansamp model ged2112 learn more dug pinnick signature pedal model dp3x learn more richie kotzen signature fly rig model rk5 learn more look for this symbol purchases from sellers who are not authorized tech 21 dealers are at your own risk.
Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di distortion guitar effect. I used it for bass guitar, pedal steel guitar, fender rhodes and korg volcas among other things. The sansamp circuitry eliminates the harsh, unnatural harmonics of piezo pickups, while the drive control offers some tasteful edge just a little or overthetop. Sansamp bass driver di functions an an active trans levels.
Preamp pedal pedal version of rpm, a multiinstrument preamp for acoustic, e or bass guitar, bass, mandolin and any other instrument equipped with a pickup, controls. Guitarists have always been searching for new and innovative ways to broaden the horizons of what they can do with their instrument. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di demo sweetwater sound. If youve got an active preamp on board your instrument, whether thats a. Preamp pedal pedal version of rpm, a multi instrument preamp for acoustic, e or bass guitar, bass, mandolin and any other instrument equipped with a pickup, controls. For musicians who wish to enhance their sound, it provides solid effects quickly and easily. Arguably one of the best bass overdrive sounds you can get, the sansamp bass driver v2 is extremely dynamic. Ive messed with the bass driver and it works ok but seems to steal some punch and some of the acoustic overtones. As with the classic model, the sansamp bass driver v2 gave us everything that we expect from tech 21s most famous product.
This preamp pedal is known for adding analog tube like warmth that. Built primararly to be a direct interface, which it does well, it goes well beyond the scope of any normal di box. While it doesnt produce the most tasteful sounding distortion by 2015 standards, in the studio it so much fun to impulsively throw signal at for parallel use, especially when you are still in the analog domain. Ive used a sansamp bass driver for years, and ive ranted and raved about how incredible a product it is.
Best preampdi pedal shootout discussion in effects bg started by kromwarp, feb 10, 2010. Warranty coverage applies only to purchases made through. This multifunction, multiapplication pedal dials up big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions, and all in between. The tech 21 nyc sansamp bass driver di pedal makes for a fine addition to your show gear. Page 3 bass and treble frequency inactive, led will be off. Tech 21 makes the bass driver deluxe for bassists who like to switch it up on stage. Numrique, like any home tech21samsamp, im not in technology, so i do not dcrirai all that made this thing say that there is a di circuit to connect a guitar a table with a link to this signal of rcuprer, type amp back on scne and, parallle, which can dconnecter or connect via the button at the bottom, a circuit simulation of amp. The pure mini system needs to have a low impedance preamp in order to sound best. With this preamp, however, your instrument is the star of the show. Bolster your bass tone with a tech 21 sansamp bass driver di v2 preamp direct box pedal. The original bass driver di aka the bddi on forums and social media is a true classic in the bass world. Sep 12, 2012 john bednar from tech 21 demonstrates the sansamp bass driver di pedal for bass guitar. Tech 21 redefined the term direct box with the development of. While it doesnt produce the most tasteful sounding distortion by 2015 standards, in the studio it so much fun to impulsively throw signal at for parallel use, especially when you are still in the analog domain and have easy opportunity to mult from the bay.
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