Distortion Solutions?

[Okkinetic]

I play in a modern rock band, we use a LOT of digital samples, keys, programming etc...

Im trying to achieve and very synthetic type bass distortion. Possibly even with some key like over tones. I play a 5 string tuned down to A# so I need to keep the definition in those low notes.

Anyone know of any good bass distortion units that leave your low end in tact?

Price is no object as the perfect tone is my ultimate goal!

Thanks!!!

[whoatherechunk]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03zEo...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG7YJ...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XY6C...eature=related

there's a few for you to munch on. bassfuzz.com is also great so check it out.

[Lindsay]

Chunk Systems Octavius Squeezer - Octofuzz preset

Probably won't track to low A# but with the octave-down already in there, who cares?

http://www.chunksystems.com/os.htm#sounds

[DroneAlone]

I'd recommend trying a Moollon Bassdrive, esp. when the tone is cranked up - very synthy:
http://www.talkbass.com/reviews/show...ct/1119/cat/15

[Okkinetic]

Im drooling over that Moollon! haha

Thanks for the advice everyone! Much appreciated.

[gibsualdo]

Sansamp GT2. I recorded these using running mine straight into my soundcard, but it works great running into a power amp or a preamp too.

The only thing I've found, that it doesn't really play nicely with are other Sansamps.

Active Spector Euro LX (EQ flat) - http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page...songID=7231266

Passive Epiphone Thunderbird (bridge pickup only) - http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page...songID=7231272

[pickles]

Bass Big Muff would be a good starting point.

[rosstanium]

Key type overtone? Brassmaster clones: B:assmaster or a Depth Charge.

[Okkinetic]

Ive heard really good things about the Depth Charge. JMJ uses one with NIN. Im a big fan of those distorted tones.

This will most likely be what I go with.

[bassman1185]

Maybe a Zoom UltraFuzz, if you can find one. I had one for a while, but it wasn't my thing. It would have been awesome if I were in an industrial or electronic band.

[whoatherechunk]

if you're going that route....a malekko b:assmaster might be a good choice as well.

Originally Posted by Okkinetic

Ive heard really good things about the Depth Charge. JMJ uses one with NIN. Im a big fan of those distorted tones.

This will most likely be what I go with.

[bassman1185]

Originally Posted by whoatherechunk

if you're going that route....a malekko b:assmaster might be a good choice as well.

I could be wrong on this, but my understanding was that the Depth Charge was similar sounding, but noticeably more gritty sounding.

[grygrx]

Originally Posted by bassman1185

I could be wrong on this, but my understanding was that the Depth Charge was similar sounding, but noticeably more gritty sounding.

if gritty = angry can of wasps.

[bassman1185]

Originally Posted by grygrx

if gritty = angry can of wasps.

Maybe I meant buzzy. I probably meant buzzy.

[excane]

Originally Posted by bassman1185

Maybe I meant buzzy. I probably meant buzzy.

Yes, and the Depth Charge does this VERY well.