BBE Sonic Maximizer- the horses mouth

[RevGroove]

Originally Posted by RevGroove

Tried the compression absolutely first in the chain as quietly as I could at 1:30 AM...rather than double posting, check my post here; Order of items in chain thread

Thanks for your input...I think I'll have to stay with two separate units and not switch to the MaxCompressor, as that would then put the Sonic Maximizer ahead of the dbx 120A in my signal chain...

Just in update, in case anyone is interested, I did end up getting the MaxCom about 6 months ago. I put the 120a first, than the MaxCom channel one to channel two, depending on the gig I'll either do the second Maximizer alone or both (both really "thickens" up the tone a lot!) IIRC, the Maximizer is after the compressor, so it is indeed last and cleans up any hiss in the loop, which is indeed minimal. I still have the 362 and the dbx 266xl, which I'm going to wire up like a MaxCom to use as a back up unit and/or with my "practice" rig.

I'm extremely happy with it so far.

[btmbassist]

I seem to be having the same problem as alot of people here. I added the 362 to my rig, and now i have this ungodly hiss. It is the last in my chain (Korg DTR 1, DBX166 comp, Sansamp RBI, SM362) I have tried numerous things from rolling off the mids and highs, but that is detrimental to my overall sound...you have any suggestions?
XchrisX

[grathan]

quick question for Djnylonpants,

Is the Bmax-t much different than the 482i? I need a bass preamp, but i also wanna send guitar, vocals, home theater through a BBE. Think I'll be ok with just the bmax-t? thanks.

[EricF]

Originally Posted by grathan

quick question for Djnylonpants,

Is the Bmax-t much different than the 482i? I need a bass preamp, but i also wanna send guitar, vocals, home theater through a BBE. Think I'll be ok with just the bmax-t? thanks.

You might be out of luck. Djnylonpants (Sudd Levison of BBE) hasn't posted to TB since Dec 04. Someone else might have an answer, however.

[grathan]

Originally Posted by EricF

You might be out of luck. Djnylonpants (Sudd Levison of BBE) hasn't posted to TB since Dec 04. Someone else might have an answer, however.

Gosh, this is an old thread... Didn't think to look as the thread is about BBE latest offerings. Any advice at all would be much appreciated. thanks

[jondog]

Originally Posted by grathan

quick question for Djnylonpants,

Is the Bmax-t much different than the 482i? I need a bass preamp, but i also wanna send guitar, vocals, home theater through a BBE. Think I'll be ok with just the bmax-t? thanks.

I'm pretty sure they're very different. The bmaxt is a preamp with a maximizer built in, the 482i is just a maximizer.

[Turlu]

RevGroove,

Do L and M carry the BBE pedals ?

I am highly interested in the Sonic maximizer.

Let us know please !

Anywhere in Canada ???

[Wespe]

I have a question and I'm not sure if it was already covered, and I apologize if it was.

How well does the BBE Sonic Stomp floor pedal function as a direct recording preamp for bass without any amp/cab simulation? Personally all I would have to record with would be Acoustica Mixcraft, the pedal, and my bass, and I'm not sure without hearing any A/B's if it would be worth the investment.

Thanks in advance.

[RevGroove]

Originally Posted by Turlu

RevGroove,

Do L and M carry the BBE pedals ?

I am highly interested in the Sonic maximizer.

Let us know please !

Anywhere in Canada ???

Pretty sure we have access to it, probably a special order...the Canadian distributor was Kief Music, haven't heard that that's changed, so maybe contacting them would be your best bet as searching for a local dealer, but definitely your local L&M should be able to help you as well!

[EricF]

Originally Posted by Wespe

I have a question and I'm not sure if it was already covered, and I apologize if it was.

How well does the BBE Sonic Stomp floor pedal function as a direct recording preamp for bass without any amp/cab simulation? Personally all I would have to record with would be Acoustica Mixcraft, the pedal, and my bass, and I'm not sure without hearing any A/B's if it would be worth the investment.

Thanks in advance.

The Sonic Stomp is just a Sonic Max in a pedal. I believe that the output is still instrument level and wouldn't work as a preamp.

[snap42]

Originally Posted by judd levison

(this is also posted in the recording forum)

greetings,

i want to identify myself upfront...my name's Judd and i am the product manager at BBE.

knowing that the Sonic Maximizer is pretty popular with bass players, i want to make myself available to anyone with questions about any of the products we manufacture.

i don't want to sell you guys anything, i'll leave that to the retailers. i just want to make sure that the info about our products is accurate.

we've recently released new direct boxes and bass preamps...if you're a BBE fan, they are probably worth giving your ears a peek.

Here's a place to see the new stuff: http://www.bbesound.com/home.asp

i hope you will enlighten me with your questions or concerns.

happy fwapping!

I hope you can give me some Sonic Maximizer history:
When was the 822a discounted, and when was the 882/882i announced? Thanks

[Bongolation]

Originally Posted by snap42

I hope you can give me some Sonic Maximizer history:

Unlikely. I don't think he's with BBE -- or on TB -- any longer.

[lastnotleast]

(My first post - be gentle) I was so frustrated with trying to find a competent bass player that I went out and bought a bass and amp. I stumbled across a comment about the Sonic Maximizer in these forums so I researched then bought a DI-100 on eBay for $45.00. I love it and so does my band. Mine only hisses briefly after the note stops then goes dead quiet so at least I know it is working.

[crguti]

[Zooberwerx]

Originally Posted by crguti

Well, we ask people "did you do a search?" and this guy apparently did. If this were a TV cop drama, it would be considered re-opening a "cold case".

Speaking of cold, could someone at least put some pants on the mummy? Jeeez...

Riis