Members The Crusher Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 My buddy has one and it is a really awesome little deal for using as a DI box and adjusting your sound as well. He doesn't even use an amp any more, even though he has an old Ampeg and British made Trace Elliot and a Carvin stack. He has a killer PA and said he would rather go DI. I often use a DI box after my amp and go into the PA as well and use a small amp for just a monitor or will just go from my effects pedal into the board too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 1001gear Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I've heard it used. It can get that 'just right' grind at any volume. Pretty cool that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cincy_cosmo Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I use a cheaper DI from behringer (BDI-21) . Works well. I'm hoping to get the Hartke unit of the same functionality soon. I play through a house system, or keyboard amps...work fantastic ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lz4005 Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 I use mine pretty much any time I'm playing a passive fretted bass. At gigs, rehearsal or recording. Don't really like how it sounds for fretless or with actives, but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 I tried to get used to both the original SansAmp bass driver, and the three-channel SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver. I spent 1-1/2 hours noodling with both, trying to convince myself to grab one as a backup in case my rig breaks down, or for spontaneous gigs and need a rig in my car at all times. But I mentioned to the sales guy I wish I could compare these with another bass preamp. He pulled out the Eden WTDI. Took me 30 seconds, to get a tone that made me far happier than an hour and a half of tweaking and noodling. Bought it instead of the SansAmp. Used it for a gig in a Gallien Kruger backline, going into the Power Amp In of that amp. Sounded completely different than any other bassist's performances that night. Nobody had any idea how I got that rig to sound good. Pretty good secret to keep. Go find the WTDI and give it a test drive. You won't be sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frunobulax Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 SABDDI was a big flavor of the month 'round these parts a bunch of years ago. but people either loved it or hated it. too noisy was a common complaint. i have one. i used to use it with a Yorkville BH400 SS head. did a real nice job of rounding off that SS sheen. and i still use it as a DI for recording. i've got no complaints. i now use either a GenzBenz head or an iAmp head and the SAnsamp is no longer required for live sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tech21NYC Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Originally Posted by frunobulax SABDDI was a big flavor of the month 'round these parts a bunch of years ago. but people either loved it or hated it. too noisy was a common complaint.... Actually our pedals have a very low noise level. What happens is that very few people read the manual and don't set it up properly. This is from our manual: 2) The noise level of SansAmp Bass Driver DI is exceptionally low. However, it may amplifynoise emanating from the input source. Bear in mind that SansAmp Bass Driver DI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted January 5, 2013 Members Share Posted January 5, 2013 I have a ParaDriver that I prefer over the regular BassDriver. It has a control for mids that the BassDriver lacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazzneck Posted January 7, 2013 Members Share Posted January 7, 2013 I've had a SansAmp and have a Hartke Bass Attack. The SansAmp would probably last forever but I like the Hartke better; it's just easier to work with. I use mine as a stomper for when I need a little extra volume and tone shape. So what is probably generally considered a downgrade was an upgrade for me at much less money. Just my. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members relictele Posted March 29, 2013 Members Share Posted March 29, 2013 I moved to bass from guitar for the last year or so. After buying the requisite GK rig (used) I tried the SansAmp and was convinced straight away. Did the next gig with no rig at all just the DI to the house PA. Eventually I liked the combination of SansAmp into GK head for max sound shaping but could and would go back to DI alone. Also use it for recording either on its own or as a pre into AmpliTube VST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr Temporary Posted March 29, 2013 Members Share Posted March 29, 2013 I have the programmable 3 button one, and originally bought it as a backup contingency plan although haven't ended up using it that way. It works well as a stompbox, though - I've got a good "normal" tone, an overdrive/distortion, and a slap tone out of one box. Still have a Big Muff Pi for fuzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crabfunk Posted April 12, 2013 Members Share Posted April 12, 2013 I've had a Bass Driver for a few years, one of the best purchases I've made. Usually I'm going straight into the amp, since I like how my basses sound on their own, but I have the Sansamp set up for a nice SVT-ish, Geddy Lee-ish grind for certain songs. I'm still tweaking it, but I've found I've gotten better results running a passive jazz bass pickup-loaded instrument vs. an active bass with hot humbuckers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr.Grumpy Posted April 16, 2013 Members Share Posted April 16, 2013 I've got one but I only use it for recording or to plug straight into a PA. That's what it's made for, it was never intended to be a "distortion box" in front of a bass amp but apparently a lot of people use it for that application. If it scoops your mids too much just dial back the bass and treble knobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members panthalassa Posted April 19, 2013 Members Share Posted April 19, 2013 The Para Driver has a killer "Jaco" sound (straight outta the manual!), but I prefer the immediate gratification of the Bass Driver; it does a fantastic job with my upright bass into my QSC K8. That's why I have both! Actually, the PSA 1.1 is my bass preamp (into a 2000-watt QSC head and 2 x 15" Ampegs. But on most upright bass gigs, I just hand the sound person an XLR straight from my bass. No fuss, no muss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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