Theres another new free amp sim plugin with some extra features that was recently released for the kvr audio developer challenge in december 2016. While larger than our other sansamp pedals, the programmable bass driver di still fits into a gig bag. Tech 21 nyc, sansamp, midi mouse, midi moose, bass driver. Its got 14 connections for two separate inputs, an fx send and return, a parallel output and an xlr output for using this as a direct input box. Sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. Boldly go live with just your bass driver di straight into the pa. The sansamp allows me to get the tone and definition i want from the cheapest rigs to the most outrageous, while always getting the exact tone that i need for the gig. The pedal is an analog one that serves as a preamp for your bass, a di, and an overall bass rig home base. Tech 21 manufacturers high quality bass effects pedals and outboard dis for discerning bass players in a wide variety of unique models including the bass boost fuzz pedal, bass boost chorus pedal, sansamp character series vt bass di, sansamp bass driver di, sansamp programmable bass driver di, sansamp bass driver deluxe, vt bass, vt bass deluxe, red ripper, and the xxl bassx. The output is a little low and you may benefit from another pedal in line to boost from instrument level to line level and drive the amp a bit harder. We run this through our main mix, and we dont have a subwoofer, but it still does a decent job. The free plugin is available in vst, au, and aax formats for mac and windows, with support for 64 and 32 bit systems. Three different outputs to drive power amps, recording desks, pa mixers, or simply enhance your current rig.
I look forward to gigging and recording with the sansamp bass driver di version 2. It worked fine with my peavey milestone ii bass, which is a passive ptype bass. The sansamp bass driver di has been an arsenal staple for players and studios almost since the day it was introduced in 1994. In the last few years ive had a sansamp bddi, a dha vt1eqbassdrive, and a hartke bass attack.
Exploring avid sansamp psa1 plugin rich tozzoli on fri, june 1st 0 comments it may be small but avids sansamp psa1 is a powerhouse of sonic sculpting that can be used not only on guitars and basses but on any source you like. Sansamp bass driver deluxe tech 21 sansamp bass driver. For studio and live applications, sansamp bass driver di is engineered with three outputs. This multifunction, multiapplication pedal dials up big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions, and all in between. Btw, the hardware goes for 500600 nowadays, so its not really a cheap alternative. Hey this is a little comparison with the real pedal and 2 versions of free vst plugins of the sansamp tse bass overdrive i use a vst cab impulse so the response is more real. After expiration, tech 21 will repair defective unit for a fee. This sansamp psa1 plugin application lets you know if the caps, num, and scroll locks are engaged without looking at your keyboard. The sansamp bass driver di should be a must have for any metal bass player. Since the popularity of 5 and 6string basses has gone beyond fad status and be. The gt2 is more of a guitar processor, but its a cool one. Sansamp the sansamp technology captures the warm, rich, natural tones of the most soughtafter tube amplifiers. Operable with a 9v alkaline battery, optional tech 21 dc2 power supply, and via phantom power. I cant remember if its lepou or tse that does a free sansamp bddi plugin.
Softamp psa is based on three different devices, the sansamp psa, isp decimator, and orange squeezer. Friday free plugin tse audio bod bass overdrive pro tools. The sansamptm psa1 provides the widest range of amplifier, harmonic generation, cabinet simulation and equalization tone shaping options available. I also think it has more grind and would suit metal players, whereas the original has a more retro sound. The tubeemulation and optional soft saturation via the drive circuit made it capable of anything from subtle tone shaping to radical changes of expression. It is great for any style of music, from rock to funk, country and everything else in between. The tubeemulation and optional soft saturation via the drive circuit made it capable of.
The controls offer a broad range of traditional bass amp. Its available in vst format for windows 32 and 64bit systems. 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. Featuring analog circuitry, three independent channels and an onboard threeband eq, the sansamp programmable bass driver turns any bass setup into the rig of your dreams. Warranty coverage applies only to purchases made through. Tech 21s sansamp has been around for many years and has gained quite a reputation. 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. The sansamp bass driver di can be used as a preamp or stomp box with you existing stage rig. Setup with a sansamp bass driver, power amp and speaker cabinet, and simultaneously run directly through the house pa for. I have my amp all on 12 o clock except for the gain knob and i use some of the presets. Dec 11, 20 sansamp psa1 plugin is a basic windows sansamp psa1 plugin tool that has many of the same features as the builtin windows sansamp psa1 plugin, but includes a few useful extras, including a replace feature. The tech 21 sansamp bass driver di is a 3channel, programmable riginabox similar to the tria.
Sansamp programmable bass driver di this is the biggest selling preampoverdrive unit that we sell. Sansamp products are designed to work seamlessly in both recording and stage environments. Btw, the hardware goes for 500600 nowadays, so its. Capable of plugging directly into a pa system, this di box is an ideal solution for a bassist looking for that sweet spot in tone without shelling out the money for a new. 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. Basically the same tones just a little more smaller. The sansamp psa1 unofficial homepage the unofficial homepage of the sansamp preamp.
Makers of the tse x50 amp sim, tse audio has updated their tse bod bass plugin to version 3. Tech 21 sansamp 3channel programmable bass driver di. Im having a problem with my sansamp bass driver di. Take a sansamp bass driver into the studio and plug directly into the board for premium tones without miking. Tse audio releases free tse bod 3 bass overdrive vstau plugin.
The plugin also includes a compressor and a builtin noise gate that works quite well. The original sansamp bass driver di from tech 21 is a modern bass pedal classic, and recently it got some competition from its own family. What bass tones can you get from a sansamp bass driver di. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver v2 di bass guitar effects pedal 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. The sansamp will be ok as a preamp, i prefer my vtbss pedal tone to my marshall bass amps preamp, and use the amp through the fx return to bypass the preamp. Sansamp psa1 comes bundled with pro tools and pro tools hd software. 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 one has three channels where as the tech 21 sansamp bass driver deluxe has four channels. Its very easy connect the bass guitar to the instrumental input of the sound card. Bounce into any studio with a programmable bass driver di and plug directly into the board. Jul 31, 2017 makers of the tse x50 amp sim, tse audio has updated their tse bod bass plugin to version 3. Softamp psa is based on three different devices, the sansamp psa, isp decimator, and orange. 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.
The plugin is called softamp psa and it was created by developer axp. The most fantastic of this pedal is the blend knob, wo am talking about if you are looking for that big and heavy sound like cannibal corpse, behemoth, lamb of god. Nov 01, 2016 the sansamp allows me to get the tone and definition i want from the cheapest rigs to the most outrageous, while always getting the exact tone that i need for the gig. Tse audio bod sansamp bass driver di plugin youtube. Gig with a sansamp bass driver running it directly through the house pa without using a separate amp. It appears on literally thousands of recordings, used on everything from. The original bass driver di aka the bddi on forums and social media is a true classic in the bass world. Apr 25, 2009 in this video we have a comparison between the hardware sansamp bass driver di, and the sansamp psa1 plugin that comes packaged with pro tools 8. The graphical interface resembles a tech 21 bass driver di and although pro tools users get bundled the sansamp psa1 this plug can help. This is a very simple plugin which works great and doesnt really use much cpu power. Try it and youll see why this pedal is so popular with the bass playing.
The bddi got moved on quickly, i liked the dha but it did a lot more than i needed it to, and the bass attack is great. 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. The triac is no better or wrose than a pod but i always use the bass driver when tracking bass guitar i wouldnt want to track without it. This gives me a really nice warm sound to build off. Setup with a sansamp bass driver, power amp and speaker cabinet, and simultaneously run directly through the house pa for planetdominating sound. Lets take a closer look at this classic eq, tube emulator and di box.
May 31, 2018 in this video i demo tses free vst plugin b. This unit is only 1 month old and i bought it brand new on 21701 and still have the recipt. Well, the same group of people has brought us another cool freeware vst plugin, and this time it is an emulation of the sansamp bass driver. The tech 21 sansamp bass driver deluxe is a complete di and bass control pedal for use in the studio or on the stage. Best free bass amp vstau plugins that actually sound. 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. Tech 21 sansamp bass driver di effects pedal guitar center.
You have to hear it to decide whether this is more natural or unnatural. Now you can add it to your own mixes with the sansamp psa1 plugin. The sansamp bass driver 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. What settings do you use with the sansamp bass driver. Hey this is a little comparison with the real pedal and 2 versions of free vst plugins of the sansamp tse bass overdrive i use a vst cab. You can also plug in to a power amp or conventional bass amp and a pa system simultaneously. 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. Sometimes flipping phase, hp or lp filtering, playing around and getting something nice going on.
Bolster your bass tone with a tech 21 sansamp bass driver di v2 preampdirect box pedal. Get the guaranteed best price on bass effects pedals like the tech 21 sansamp bass driver di effects pedal at musicians friend. The tse bod is a sansamp bass driver di pedal simulation. Basically using it as an fx return on kicks, bass, guitars, you name it. Jan 01, 2017 the plugin is called softamp psa and it was created by developer axp.
I just got one myself and im still getting used to it. They are available to offer you personalized product advice any time you. Sansamp guitar bass drivers for sale in stock ebay. Softamp psa free sansamp sim plugin win vst masters of. The free plugin is available in vst, au, and aax formats, with support for both 64 and 32 bit. After expiration,tech 21 will repair unit for a fee. I have a tech 21 triac guitar amp simulation and a sansamp bass driver direct box for bass andor acoustic guitar. There was this plugin called bassdrive and it was a secret weapon. This time i recorded the bass using bass driver plugin. Myvolts 9v dc power cable compatible with tech 21 sansamp bass driver di effects pedal uk plug 5. The sansamp gt2 unofficial homepage a site dedicated to another great sansamp pedal. Page 1 if unit becomes defective within warranty period,tech 21 will elect to repair or replace it at no cost. Disengaging the circuitry enables you to use sansamp bass driver di as a standard active transparent direct box.
The sansamp circuitry can be dialed in to taste, when fully clockwise, the direct sound is completely replaced. Lets battle the old and the new in a head 2 head shootout please note that this is just a head to head shootout between two pedals and not an. Best free bass amp vstau plugins that actually sound great. Sansamp psa1 plugin is a basic windows sansamp psa1 plugin tool that has many of the same features as the builtin windows sansamp psa1 plugin, but includes a few useful extras, including a replace feature. In this video we have a comparison between the hardware sansamp bass driver di, and the sansamp psa1 plugin that comes packaged with pro tools 8. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. So, ive been using the sansamp plugin that comes with protools native doing the tchad blake thing with good results. The new version has an updated ui and they added stereo processing support and oversampling options. A favorite among touring artists and recording professionals, sansamp psa1 provides a wide range of amplifier emulation, harmonic generation, cabinet simulation, and equalization tone shaping options. This is a direct box too, so the best option for live shows and record in the studio. Ive messed with the bass driver and it works ok but seems to steal some punch and some of the acoustic overtones. Youve heard sansamp psa1 on thousands of recordings, on everything from drums and bass to vocals and harmonica.
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