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. Darkglass electronics microtubes b3k overdrive v2 for sale. A di box, such as the sansamp bass driver di or the sansamp character. Tech21 sans amp bass driver di vs tech 21 yyz geddy lee. Nov 27, 2011 size4ive searched all i can find, both on here and talkbass and i cant find anything specific to this. Tech 21s sansamp has been around for many years and has gained quite a reputation. Mar 19, 2018 and while thats not considered a proper way to emulate those specific tones, the point is that without that much effort, you really can recreate fairly convincing famous bass tones using just the sansamp and a jazz bass. Much more than just a direct box, the sansamp bass driver di is capable of dialing up big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions, and all in between. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. More than a mere di, this latest sansamp if a fully featured bass preamp. It is housed in a metal case with sturdy connections. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in. 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 effects pedal musicians friend.
Instant fat, funky bass sound direct to your system. Passive piezos require very high input impedances otherwise they lose bass. Tech 21s venerable bass driver di pedal has been a favourite of gigging and recording bass players around the world for over a decade, and has spawned a number of rackmount and programmable versions, as. Highly versatile di box designed exclusively for bass. Lets take a closer look at this classic eq, tube emulator and di box. Its like hearing all my favorite songs for the first time again. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver deluxe effects basschat. While the vt offers more woolly overdriven characteristics, which personally i didnt want. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di v2 preampdirect box pedal features. A a tech 21s sansamp has become a goto piece of gear for many bassists and engineers, both onstage and in the. The answer depends on whether youre using it for studio or stage. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di tech 21 pedal empire.
Tone shaping for any signal source with a drive control, footswitchable bypass, and sansamp circuitry. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver v2 di manual settings demo. Di, which most players know as direct injection meaning not direct input and ill explain why in a moment, is a very standard thing to use when playing the bass guitar, be it for recording or live. Tech 21s sansamp bass driver di is a modern classic. I have the landmark 300 head, which is basically one of each pedal strapped to a power amp. Im about ready to pull the trigger on one of these to use for recording and i just want to hear a few peoples thoughts before i order it. The sansamp acoustic di is designed with passive piezo pickups in mind. Just tweak the knobs and doubletap a footswitch location to save a setting. Jun 15, 2017 quick info for those that dont like to wait and want a di box now.
Tech 21 bass fly rig sansamp, comp, octa effects pedal bundle wcables. The sansamp circuitry eliminates the harsh, unnatural harmonics of piezo pickups, while the drive control offers some edge ranging from just a little to overthetop. Tech21 sans amp bass driver di vs tech 21 yyz geddy lee signature sansamp yyz pedal. The tech21 sansamp bass driver di is much more than just a direct box, the sansamp bass driver di is capable of dialing up big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions, and all in between.
After expiration, tech 21 will repair defective unit for a fee. This versatility makes the sansamp perfect for virtually any situation, from recording to. 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 tech 21 sansamp bass driver di is a workhorse of a pedal, with tone sculpting options and a built in di. Tech 21 bass fly rig multi effects pedal with fender patches. Page 1 if unit becomes defective within warranty period, tech 21 will repair or replace it free of charge. Tech 21 press release august 2016 tech 21 introduces the sansamp bass driver di version 2. Page 2 it also drives long cables without loss of signal integrity, even product overview in bypass.
Three different outputs to drive power amps, recording desks, pa mixers, or simply enhance your current rig. The balanced line driver, which converts your unbalanced signal to a balanced one. Within the parameters of each models particular design, the controls provide you with access to specific tone shaping characteristics within the tube amplifier sound spectrum. 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 paradriver has a stand alone mid cutboost and frequency select so its easier to add mids in, plus its more usuable for other instruments, inherently they are pretty much the same, but i would try a bassdriver before you count it out. This hitech box is serious gear for guitar players who want that tower of power type sound through a stack of 10inch speakers. I felt the rbi colored my tone too much, even with blend set at 25%. The tech21 sansamp bass driver di pre amp pedal and di tailored for bass. The instrument volume is lower, more like the output from the instrument without any effects and is used when the pedal is being used as a di or more as an effect pedal. A powerful toneshaping tool for bass players of all styles and setups. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver preamp di effects pedal. Warranty coverage applies only to purchases made through. Jan 04, 2018 manual settings demo for the tech 21 sansamp bass driver v2 di. Tech 21 pbdr sansamp programmable bass driver di 100% analog signal pathdigital programmabilityfor stage and studio applications. This multifunction, multiapplication pedal dials up big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions, and all in between. The sansamp gt2 unofficial homepage a site dedicated to another great sansamp pedal. Bass driver punch with expanded tone controls bolster your bass tone with a tech 21 sansamp bass driver di v2 preampdirect box pedal. The sansamp circuitry eliminates the harsh, unnatural harmonics of piezo pickups, while the drive control offers some tasteful edge just a little or overthetop.
The thing is hissing like a rattlesnake, even on some of the presets in the manual, particular. The sansamp psa1 unofficial homepage the unofficial homepage of the sansamp preamp. The sansamp is a great bass preamp for plugging straight into a pa system or for when youre uncertain how someone elses amp is going to sound at a gig. Random thoughts on bass tone code, travel and explore. And while thats not considered a proper way to emulate those specific tones, the point is that without that much effort, you really can recreate fairly convincing famous bass tones using just the sansamp and a jazz bass. This is an analog piece of gear that has 14 connections for an input and two parallel outputs, and it also has an xlr output. Quick info for those that dont like to wait and want a di box now.
Bolster your bass tone with a tech 21 sansamp bass driver di v2 preampdirect box pedal. Tech 21 sansamp character vt bass guitar effect pedal for. Tech 21 bass driver di version 2 much more than just a direct box, the sansamp bass driver di is capable of dialing up big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions, and all. Get the guaranteed best price on bass effects pedals like the tech 21 sansamp bass driver di effects pedal at musicians friend. Youll have the control to produce an unaffected output for a dry signal to a separate channel. Sansamp products are designed to work seamlessly in both recording and stage environments. See the sansamp bass driver di and sansamp character series vt bass di. Manual settings demo for the tech 21 sansamp bass driver v2 di. It is also great to simulate various ampeg tones from clean to dirty, b15 to svt, and lots of useful sounds in between.
Sometimes you get a nice box, but equally as often, youre handed a mystery di thats all dinged up and covered with a layer of duct tape. Aug 29, 2014 its pretty clear at first glance that the vt bass di is packed with options. There is far more gain available than the bass driver, as the mids control pushes it. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. Mar 30, 2006 tech 21 press release august 2016 tech 21 introduces the sansamp bass driver di version 2. Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in nonretail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. Sansamp tech 21 nyc tech 21, sansamp, effects pedals.
After expiration,tech 21 will repair defective unit for a fee. If youre familiar with the sansampor any of tech 21s character series pedalsyou should feel right at home. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di effects pedal musicians. The vt is basically an ampeg simulator, with a range that allows you to use it as an effects pedal before your amp, or in the effects loop, or as a preamp to drive a power amp. Tech 21s sansamp bass driver di is an awesome little box that offers both the flexibility of a direct input box, and the sound and control of a pedal. You show up at a gig, meet the sound tech, and are pointed to the direct box du jour. I wouldnt dismiss, the bass driver over the vt you get a zingy grind and a great midrange from the unit. Place the following effects before the bass fly rig. I am trying to couple the sansamp with a basic overdrive pedal i picked up from a friend. Tech 21s venerable bass driver di pedal has been a favourite of gigging and recording bass players around the world for over a decade, and has spawned a number of rackmount and programmable versions, as well as its vt companions, along the way.
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