sansamp bass driver

nrs7six · #1 08-12-2008, 02:13 PM

Hi all,

I am considering getting either the progammable sansamp bass di driver (3 channels) or the standard one channel pedal. Can anyone tell me if there is any difference and which they'd recommend? I would love to have 3 channels at my disposal but if this means sacrificing sound quality or features i'll think twice, the reason i sense there may be some sort f compromise is that they're very close in price.

Thanks in advance

undeadbass · #2 08-12-2008, 05:05 PM

There is absolutely no difference in tone, as they are exactly the same pedal. I've owned both, and love the triple one for live use - I've used it kind of like 3 distortion pedals at one point, one slightly overdriven, one very overdriven, and one with full on fuzz.

And recording with a SansAmp is awesome!

Tech 21 recently released a newer model, with two channels, three presets for each (or six presets for one channel), and an effects loop. I think I should pick up on of those!

jaywa · #3 08-12-2008, 05:12 PM

I am extremely happy with the single-channel Bass Driver I bought a few years ago. Happy enough in fact that I may consider upgrading to the three channel model at some point in the future. It is well built (has never given me any problems), the controls are easy to configure, it's easy on the batteries and it adds a nice level of SVT-esque "tubey-ness" and drive to my solid state amp.

nrs7six · #4 08-15-2008, 01:29 PM

OK, i have had a long think about this and i'm not sure whether i should shell the money out. I have a Korg AX10b, which i know has had some really mixed reviews. I am pretty happy with the tone i have, i only use the modelling, not the effects. Is the sansamp going to sound loads better tone wise, i would only really be buying it for this reason, the drive bein an added bonus

varunkapahi · #5 08-15-2008, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by undeadbass

Tech 21 recently released a newer model, with two channels, three presets for each (or six presets for one channel), and an effects loop. I think I should pick up on of those!

what? this sounds cool. more info? model?

SpankyPants · #6 08-15-2008, 04:14 PM

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...uxe?sku=481849

Search function isn't exclusive to TB.

varunkapahi · #7 08-15-2008, 09:54 PM

yes i found it at the tech21 website

so i read somewhere it takes a little less than half a second to change the patches while the volume goes up from lowest possible?? is that true or you have been shifting patches while playing with no issues?

undeadbass · #8 08-16-2008, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by varunkapahi

yes i found it at the tech21 website

so i read somewhere it takes a little less than half a second to change the patches while the volume goes up from lowest possible?? is that true or you have been shifting patches while playing with no issues?

I've never noticed any issues like that, so if it does take time in between patches, it's quick enough not to be noticed.

varunkapahi · #9 08-16-2008, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by undeadbass

I've never noticed any issues like that, so if it does take time in between patches, it's quick enough not to be noticed.

thanks! sounds good

Crabby · #10 08-16-2008, 08:48 AM

I've owned both. Only negative to the three channel version is that the knob settings on th epedal don't correspond to your presets. So if you want to tweak something at any point, you have to tweak the control you want to change unitl the LED goes from fast blinking to staying on. then you have to save the change to the preset you're on.

It can be a bit of a pain in a live enviroment. I grew to miss the simplicity of the original after awhile.

The bonus of the three channel version however, is that you can save three different tones and have then recalled with the tap of a footswitch. I had mine set up with a warm clean sound, an SVT tone and then a grindier overdrive. Lots of fun.