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01-27-2009, 03:07 AM
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Hi Justin, first I'd like to say thanks for being a top guy and taking the time to contribute so much to the forums 
Now onto my question. Being a user of both various Ampeg tube amps as well as Sansamp pedals, have you had a chance to tinker with the VT Bass yet. if so what are your thoughts on it, how well would you say it immitates that Ampeg tube sound?
I've not been fortunate enough to own my an SVT, but I was lucky enough to play through a couple several years back. From what I can tell it does a fairly good job (I absolutely love these pedals), but it'd be interesting to hear a pro Ampeg user's thoughts on it. |
01-28-2009, 01:10 AM
| | | | VT bass is amazing. Such a strong pedal. Genius, in fact.
It does a somewhat similar sound to an SVT. But I think it sounds unique and cool in its own right. Just buy one, it's not too expensive. You can't lose.
Best,
JMJ
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01-28-2009, 01:50 AM
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Endorsing: Ampeg | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Apopka, FL | | VT = pedal of the future. Justin is way too busy with NIN to be bothered with ABing the VT against vintage Ampegs. I'm not  It's amazing how close to the real things the VT gets, way closer than anything on the market before that I've tried. Won't make you feel all sassified like playing through a real SVT just before the power tubes start breaking up, but through a PA or on a recording, it's a dead-on imitation. It's about as close to an SVT or B-15 as you'll ever get for $150. |
01-29-2009, 12:31 PM
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how does the VT sound compare with the sansamp bassdriver di? |
01-29-2009, 12:39 PM
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01-29-2009, 12:40 PM
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It's also amazing, and straight up sick.
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01-29-2009, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by thombo  justin, jimmy, or anyone else...
how does the VT sound compare with the sansamp bassdriver di? | I've never heard anything that so nailed the classic Ampeg sound like the VT. I know a lot of people like the BDDI, but I was never a fan. |
01-29-2009, 09:54 PM
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I've never heard anything that so nailed the classic Ampeg sound like the VT. I know a lot of people like the BDDI, but I was never a fan.
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I agree. Except I would also add that it is completely bad-ass.
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04-07-2009, 12:57 AM
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Endorsing Artist : Ernie Ball, LaBella Strings | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit, MI | | | Try putting a Demeter Compulator in front of the VT. It adds the feel. An incredible combination. |
04-07-2009, 03:25 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Loughborough | | | To throw a little something else into the mix, how does the VT compare against the Bass Pod Xt's SVT simulation?
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04-08-2009, 11:44 PM
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Hatred obscures all distinctions. | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South of LA | | | KIS - Keep it simple. VT BAss won't let you down. You really need to play around with the controls to dial in your tone. But the VT Bass is killer.
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04-09-2009, 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by kyral210 To throw a little something else into the mix, how does the VT compare against the Bass Pod Xt's SVT simulation? | Kicks its ass. Well, maybe not kicks its ass, but I've never heard anything they've done in the Pods that can match the VT for really nailing it. Having said that, I haven't tried the most recent version.
BTW, I don't know if this interests you Justin, but a guy named dannybuoy in the effects forum scoped his VT to find flat, and he got it by putting the bass and mid just slightly past noon, the character at noon, and the treble on 10:00. Sounds like flat to me. Got no idea if that's info you can use, but thought I'd pass it along. Definitely makes finding sounds easier for me. |
04-09-2009, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by James Simonson Try putting a Demeter Compulator in front of the VT. It adds the feel. An incredible combination. |
+1...I have a Compulator in front of mine...and it sounds great... |
04-09-2009, 10:23 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Dakota | | | I haven't been a SansAmp or Ampeg fan, but there are so many people who use this thing - some with my exact setup - to fill out some tone that I may have to see if I can find one when I go out of town this weekend.
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