Sansamp Para-Driver OR Sansamp VT Deluxe?

[lowendblues]

I'm on the fence over these two pedals. I've had the RPM which is the rack version of the Para-Driver, and I've had the VT. I liked them both,,,but I'm building a rig in which one of these will be the sole preamp running straight into a power amp.

Which do you think would be the most versatile / best choice in your opinion???

[Essthreetee]

hmmm...I dont know if it is any help, but I sold my VT Deluxe and just replaced it with the Paradriver. For me personally, I liked the VT...but found I am a one tone guy. I dont switch around too much. And I liked the paradriver a little better.

[cableguy]

Why not use the both? Run the VT before your paradriver and use the PD as your DI. The you can use either/or/both/neither. As long as you use unity gain on all of them it will work fine. I've did this with a VT into a BDDI.

[Kael]

IMO, multiple tones are overrated. I can get plenty of versatility from the instrument already. I opted for the Paradriver. I also have a SABDDI. For jazz basses the paradriver sounds better IMO. For basses with more of a P vibe, I like the SABDDI a tad bit better.

If it wasn't for the lack of a DI, it's bulky size and weird power cord requirements, I think my SIB fatdrive would replace both my tech 21 pedals.

[lowendblues]

I like the line level switch and the mid frequency knob on the Para-Driver. But there was just "something" that I liked about the VT, I cant put my finger on it but just "something".

I'm torn between the two.

[AndrewTaran]

Originally Posted by lowendblues

I'm torn between the two.

yeah, me too...I had a VT and had a great reviews about my tone, but something inside me wants to try a BDDI! I want a VT + good DI, but I don't need more than 1 sound, so Deluxe probably is not where I'm looking

[topo morto]

FWIW I thought the control system on the VT deluxe was jumpy and amateurish. I like the VT, Para and BDDI just fine.