bass distortion with split signal

ceremony74 · #1 06-22-2010, 07:12 PM

is there any bass distortion pedal that splits the signal in two (dry and wet) and only applies the distortion in one channel?

bongomania · #2 06-22-2010, 07:18 PM

Yes, there are several distortions with what's called a "clean blend", which is what you describe. Before I name any though, what is your price range, and can you describe or link to examples of the type of distortion you want?

scotch · #3 06-22-2010, 07:24 PM

Do you want a pedal that has 2 seperate outputs (dry and effected), or a pedal that splits & then re-combines the 2 signals into 1 output? The EHX Bass Big Muff, for instance, has 2 seperate output jacks (1 clean & one with the distorted signal). Something like a Boss ODB-3 has a 'blend' control (mixes the two signals like Bongo describes above) into a single output jack.

Ayliffe · #4 06-22-2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by scotch

Do you want a pedal that has 2 seperate outputs (dry and effected), or a pedal that splits & then re-combines the 2 signals into 1 output? The EHX Bass Big Muff, for instance, has 2 seperate output jacks (1 clean & one with the distorted signal). Something like a Boss ODB-3 has a 'blend' control (mixes the two signals like Bongo describes above) into a single output jack.

well the BBM can do both.

big0bassdude · #5 06-22-2010, 07:31 PM

The electro harmonix bass blogger has a true dry output along side the effected signal. No control for the dry output but it seems louder than the fuzz output. Its not a distortion unit but you can get tons of useable fuzz with it.

scotch · #6 06-22-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ayliffe

well the BBM can do both.

True.

I was just trying to figure out what the op wants- single vs. dual output capability...

anyonefortennis · #7 06-22-2010, 09:09 PM

came here to say BBM.

ceremony74 · #8 06-23-2010, 08:46 AM

i can spend up to 250 USD. i am looking for a pedal that splits & then re-combines the 2 signals into 1 output

Bassist4Life · #9 06-23-2010, 08:49 AM

That's easily done to any pedal through a mod. There is a guy here named Mike Putnam that has been moding everybody's VT Bass pedals. He's very professional and FAST.

http://www.putnamguitars.com

Check him out. Click "mods" at the top center. If you have a specific pedal that you want him to mod, just call him for a price quote. Mike can do anything!

Peace,
Joe

itswac · #10 06-23-2010, 08:55 AM

Our Multiwave Bass Distortion features both Clean Mix and Distortion Mix knobs. While it does not split the signal into two outputs, you can vary the volumes of each individually rather than just the balance between the two.

http://www.sourceaudio.net/products/...distortion.php

Bassist4Life · #11 06-23-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by itswac

Our Multiwave Bass Distortion features both Clean Mix and Distortion Mix knobs. While it does not split the signal into two outputs, you can vary the volumes of each individually rather than just the balance between the two.

http://www.sourceaudio.net/products/...distortion.php

Just watched a video of that pedal being used. I hafta' say, that pedal creates some really cool sounds. I'd love to play around with one of those sometime.

bongomania · #12 06-23-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ceremony74

i can spend up to 250 USD. i am looking for a pedal that splits & then re-combines the 2 signals into 1 output

OK, cool about the budget, that helps--but we still don't know what sound you're looking for. Please post MP3 or Youtube clips of songs that have the sound you want.

scotch · #13 06-23-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ceremony74

i can spend up to 250 USD. i am looking for a pedal that splits & then re-combines the 2 signals into 1 output

Ok! Like Bongo said, any pedal with a mix or blend function accomplishes this. $250 is a good budget, too. Might not pay for a new pedal + a mod, but theres plenty of great options already available within your price range.

Now, all we need to know is what "character" of distortion you want. There's a whole range of distortion from light overdrive to all-out-fuzz... A soundclip example or better description will help us point you to something closer to what you want (and not just all of our' favorite pedals du-jour).

bongomania · #14 06-23-2010, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bassist4Life

That's easily done to any pedal through a mod.

No, actually, a blend circuit is not easily done to "any pedal", because a large percentage of pedals don't have enough room in their housing for the blend circuitboard and the additional pot. So just to clarify the modding situation, many pedals will need to be re-housed in a larger box if you want the blend added.

OTOH the mod plus rehousing is probably still within his budget, depending on the pedal he starts with.

Bassist4Life · #15 06-23-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bongomania

No, actually, a blend circuit is not easily done to "any pedal", because a large percentage of pedals don't have enough room in their housing for the blend circuitboard and the additional pot.

I still say it's "easily done" even if the pedal needs to go into a larger box. The boxes are relatively inexpensive. Mike; the guy I mentioned in my post, has no problem doing that sort of thing. He has taken the VT Pedal and put it into a single space rackmount. Actually, I think he put two VTs into one rackmount and made it footswitchable. Oh, and he added the XLR along with a 500 watt amp to the same rack unit.

Yeah... it can easily be done to any pedal. It depends on the guy doing the job.

Joe