SansAmp BDDI setting fun!

RedCoatMonster · #1 02-03-2008, 06:04 PM

So I just returned one of the newer model Digitech Whammys that GC screwed me over on, and got a SansAmp BDDI and I love this thing! Makes me tone come alive!
So I was wondering, anyone got some cool settings that they use that they could suggest? Im in the mood to experiment!

Aharon · #2 02-07-2008, 06:49 PM

I got one recently. Deceptively simple-looking. Sensetive controls. The 'Presence' knob seems to be quite instrumental for me, as I like a more clear, trebley biting sound.

I'm awaiting the arrival of a Line6 Bass Pod XT Live. I'm going to compare what each can do for my tone. I'm using a cheap Laney R4 300w bass combo, so I need all the preampage I can get to sort the tone out.

If you crank the drive and presence you can dial in a Geddy-esque sound.
Tell me what you find!

Beav · #3 02-07-2008, 07:25 PM

Blend - 10-11
Bass - 1
Treble - 12
Drive - 10-1(according to the bass)
Presence - 1

*all in o'clock

**DosiYanarchy** · #4 02-08-2008, 02:54 PM

ATTACK
level - 9-12 o'clock
blend- full
Treble - 11-12
bass - 1-2
drive - 12-1
Presence - full

this is a really clean and bright tone with a touch of dirt that cuts through anything, really its just a variation on the SVT setting with the presence cranked.

i use it like this as my pre-amp with both my Jazz and Jaguar basses, but it sounded crap with my EB-3 copy

in the past ive favoured less treble but keeping the presence full, i prefer the sound of the presence to the sound of the treble

SuperDuck · #5 02-08-2008, 03:14 PM

I really enjoy the Sansamp when I DON'T have the blend maxed out. I usually have it set at about 50%. Just something to try.

mav · #6 02-08-2008, 05:28 PM

Does the BDDI have FET's in it?

Micolao · #7 02-09-2008, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beav

Blend - 10-11
Bass - 1
Treble - 12
Drive - 10-1(according to the bass)
Presence - 1

*all in o'clock

+1

this is the way to go.

Valerus · #8 02-09-2008, 01:12 AM

Thanks for some example settings!

RedCoatMonster · #9 02-16-2008, 11:18 AM

Cool Im glad I got some good responses, Im gonna try all of these out now and fiddle around with it. And yeah like Aharon said its pretty touchy.

RedCoatMonster · #10 02-17-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beav

Blend - 10-11
Bass - 1
Treble - 12
Drive - 10-1(according to the bass)
Presence - 1

*all in o'clock

OH MY GOD THANK YOU FOR THIS SETTING!
The Pot sounds so much more "solid" now when I play it!
I was having fits trying to get my open D to be nice and solid.

Micolao · #11 02-18-2008, 04:13 AM

I play in DADG 99% of the time and this is the same setting I use,

aharden · #12 02-18-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beav

Blend - 10-11
Bass - 1
Treble - 12
Drive - 10-1(according to the bass)
Presence - 1

*all in o'clock

Pretty darn close to what I use as well, except I keep the blend between 12-2. When I first got it I had the Blend maxed out all the time, now I like it toned down a bit more.