Amp/Bass/Pickup modeller without all the effects?

stflbn · #1 12-15-2009, 11:59 AM

Kind of a different approach or request here.

Any Amp modeller type units out there that aren't necessarily effects oriented?

I'm now locked into an M13 for all my effects, eq'ing, etc, but there's times when I'd foolishly like a different overall character etc that can easily be accomplished via modelling.

However, I don't love the idea of lugging around an X3 live, Bass Pod XTLive, GT-10b, etc along side my M13.

Anything small, good sounding, and portable, yet appropriate for live gigging that I might be missing?

gumtownbassman · #2 12-15-2009, 12:28 PM

I would trade the M13 on Boss GT-10B, the effects are way better.

Otherwise the SansAmp boxes are quite good and worth checking out.

FreaqyFrequency · #3 12-15-2009, 01:26 PM

The standard Axe-FX has a far smaller effects sector than its big brother, but, unless I'm mistaken, does not sacrifice any of the amp/cab/mic models, and for a far cheaper price than it's bigger bro.

stflbn · #4 12-16-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gumtownbassman

I would trade the M13 on Boss GT-10B, the effects are way better.

Otherwise the SansAmp boxes are quite good and worth checking out.

I have to disagree with you on that. And, the simplicity and adaptability of the M13 for live use is way easier for my needs. It's doing everything I need and mroe effect wise. And I don't have to spend loads of time preprogramming specific patches like on units like the GT, etc. IMHO.

dannybuoy · #5 12-16-2009, 10:45 AM

The obvious answer is the VT Bass - have you tried it? It doesn't offer anything except Ampeg sounds, but I'm not sure what else there is that doesn't havea ton of effects in it.

stflbn · #6 12-16-2009, 09:14 PM

I've owned 3 vt-bass pedals since they came out. Buy one... realize I don't really live for an Ampeg vibe and sell it. Rinse and repeat two more times.

Crystalman85 · #7 12-16-2009, 09:59 PM

The korg pandora px5d has amp and cab models. it also has effects but you can deactivate them. It doesn't have a pick-up modeler, but their amp and cab models sounds awesome.

sonic assassin · #8 12-16-2009, 10:13 PM

i wonder the same thing. i never really NEED the effects. if tech 21 would just sell an amp modeler pedal. its the only thing they DONT give you.

run it into a tube amp.. tonal bliss. add my dirt and chorus as needed

dkelley · #9 12-17-2009, 03:19 PM

actually, for very good ampeg sounds on the cheap and small and portable, (readying the burn proof suit...) I recommend both the behringer bdi-21 (sansamp clone, does very good ampeg-like tones but not really a modeller imho), and the bass v-amp (I use the bass v-amp pro now). lots of shockingly good amp/cab simulations, very few fx (and those that are there aren't in your way at all, a simple knob to set/forget/ignore them). behringer has imho mastered the ampeg emulations and the swr emulations on these things.

And while I actually prefer the bass amp/cab sims in these behringer products to the line 6 bass pod (all variations) that I've used, I would certainly take the line 6 build quality over the behringer build quality for gigging if that's an issue.

truly excellent for insanely cheap money.

I'm ready - go ahead and shoot :-)

stflbn · #10 12-17-2009, 03:42 PM

I had a V-amp pro briefly when I used a rack rig a few years ago. I liked the modelling and effects on it, but at last the unit I had was hissy as can be. It would sit and make breathing sounds even with no effects in a patch. Got rid of it.