The Bass amp bar just got raised a lot higher: Diffusion Audio Quiver Q505A - Page 4

Bassmec · #61 01-30-2013, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rumblinbass

there are a few 2 and 3 module 19" rackmount 500 series chasses available. It is kind of a pricey solution - a few hundred for the rack, a few hundred (or more) for each module, and another few hundred for a power amp. yikes!

While the more mobile home studio enthusiasts with a lunch box won't mind pulling the odd 500 series module out of the studio to take to a gig
Why not just take your whole existing lunch box out of the studio it ain't that much more trouble and that's why travelling producers love lunch boxes anyway.

thumpbass1 · #62 01-30-2013, 06:03 AM

I like the 500 module concept as far as building a studio channel strip goes. I'll gig with my humble and conventional bass amp gear as far as I am concerned, but I can see this product meeting the needs of other players quite easily. I think it's a cool idea.

swspiers · #63 01-30-2013, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bongomania

All I can say is, I am the target market.

This is right up my alley. Too bad I can't spend this kind of money anymore.

Yep. Same here.

Tractorr · #64 01-30-2013, 06:11 AM

I think this item may be aimed at studio guys. I bet tons of them have thought "wow that pre sounds great. Why not use that as part of a bass rig." Same for comps, EQs, etc. Considering that most 500 series pres are 600 or more, for just the pre, I can't see this really catching on. If I won the lottery I would probably have to buy one and try it out. Of course the pro-audio retailers would get sick of me sending 500 series modules back every other week

Treaks · #65 01-30-2013, 06:14 AM

An interesting match to an old P bass strung with flatwounds...

john m · #66 01-30-2013, 06:21 AM

No

Moved the bar---Yes.

Moved to a place I don't need to visit.

AMJBASS · #67 01-30-2013, 07:05 AM

I agree with most of the above posts. Its filling a niche in the market that doesn't need to be filled. Cool for hobby players, or in the studio possibly, but as a professional player making his income from gigging its just not practical. If you need to load in, set up, and get a sound for the room quickly there is just too much going on in this head with not enough power to justify the size. You can get 5lbs 800 watt heads now with more than enough flexibility EQ wise. As Ken said, tonal goals in the studio are different from live.

basscooker · #68 01-30-2013, 11:20 AM

here's the first thing that came to my mind.... it just took a minute to find it

13 second clip that pretty much sums it up for me.

http://youtu.be/AXPrx5TbRdU

gjbassist · #69 01-30-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by basscooker

here's the first thing that came to my mind.... it just took a minute to find it

13 second clip that pretty much sums it up for me.

http://youtu.be/AXPrx5TbRdU

Darth Vader's Bathroom! LOL

4001 · #70 01-30-2013, 11:25 AM

I'll keep my GK 700RB II's.

DWBass · #71 01-30-2013, 11:49 AM

Nah! Not for me!

Just gimme a simple Gain/Bass/Mid/Treble/Master Vol workhorse.

bongomania · #72 01-30-2013, 12:51 PM

It's funny the amount of "gimme the old ways" reaction in here... Remember that it was not so long ago, one or two generations, that double-bassists thought you crazy kids with your electric "Fender basses" were dilettantes and not real musicians.

KJung · #73 01-30-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bongomania

It's funny the amount of "gimme the old ways" reaction in here... Remember that it was not so long ago, one or two generations, that double-bassists thought you crazy kids with your electric "Fender basses" were dilettantes and not real musicians.

Don't really agree. The only thing new here (for the most part) is that instead of doing the one space rack with 2 or 3 of these '500' units powering a high powered power amp in a lightweight rack, you have 4 or 5 driving a relatively low powered unit, with a bit more control over the patching network.

For those who want to use multiple studio effects combined with either a power amp or a more traditional bass amp, that capability has been around for years.

KrisHayes · #74 01-30-2013, 12:59 PM

Looks like a HiFi amp! Haha. Kind of a cool idea to house 500 series modules. More of a studio tool I suppose. Not really road-worthy.

bongomania · #75 01-30-2013, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by KJung

Don't really agree. The only thing new here (for the most part) is that instead of doing the one space rack with 2 or 3 of these '500' units powering a high powered power amp in a lightweight rack, you have 4 or 5 driving a relatively low powered unit, with a bit more control over the patching network.

For those who want to use multiple studio effects combined with either a power amp or a more traditional bass amp, that capability has been around for years.

But observe that the "gimme old way" posts are not in fact discussing the functions of this amp versus other similar approaches--they are only saying "I'll stick with a simple amp with gain, master, and hi-mid-low EQ", i.e. something designed in 1950. So my point was about that vast disparity, not about whether this amp is "really totally new".

bongomania · #76 01-30-2013, 01:12 PM

FWIW, if I had the kind of money that this requires, I would actually be MUCH more inclined to get a Radial Workhorse rack, and run its output into a separate power amp. That way I wouldn't be stuck with the power amp built in to this head.

dmusic148 · #77 01-30-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SactoBass

Actually, pull back on the stick (or yoke), the plane slows down, push forward on the stick (or yoke), the plane speeds up. That's what controls airspeed, not altitude.

Altitude is controlled by adding or reducing power.

Sorry, as a licensed pilot, I couldn't help setting the record straight.

Yes, well...I'm pretty sure that when you push forward the plane does in fact lose altitude as well as speed up. At least that's what happens when I do it with my RC plane. Even if I didn't mean to.

Quiver? Not for me but pretty neat, they'll certainly sell some but it won't set the world on fire like it might have in the 80's.

BassmanPaul · #78 01-30-2013, 01:32 PM

I have to admit it looks like an impressive piece of equipment. The power output is a little on the low side and I'll bet a minimum of 4Ω. For my own use, I see no reason to buy one.

**Chef** · #79 01-30-2013, 02:17 PM

This is perfect: I've been hoping for a bigger, heavier, more complicated amp...

On the other hand, I don't think any of the studios here would be interested in this though..

**Chef** · #80 01-30-2013, 02:20 PM

This isn't the case, at least, not for me.
I've spent the last 10 years frequently moving to some newer, improved something or other that serves my needs better: I'm not "new averse."
I just don't see any new features here I need.

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Originally Posted by bongomania

It's funny the amount of "gimme the old ways" reaction in here... Remember that it was not so long ago, one or two generations, that double-bassists thought you crazy kids with your electric "Fender basses" were dilettantes and not real musicians.