Who does this? (synth/blend)

[megadan]

I'm thinking about using a microsynth/synth style setup with a blend loop (or function) dialed low or 50/50 with a 'clean' bass signal growl and phat I think...

I have some gear that could get me started on this, but I'd like to hear from you...

[Bish42]

I use a microsynth and an xotic xblender. I nearly always use the xblender at about 75% wet. I find 50/50 gets a bit lost in the mix with the guitars/drums.

The microsynth is pretty good at retaining the lows anyway.

[derrico1]

I've been very happy with the sounds I can get out of my Tech 21 Sans Amp (the original, now called the Classic)--> EHX BMS-->Maxon AF-9, all run in a Barge VB-Jr, with blend typically at about 60%.

The downside is that the whole loop takes up much of my PT-Jr board. Since November, I've been working with a Line6 M9 instead for most of my gigs that call for <octave-fuzz-filter>. For "Stevie's left hand" sounds, I prefer the octaver built into the BMS, but the M9 is usually winning its way into my gig bag because it's small, programmable, and much more flexible than the pedalboard.

[Jazz Ad]

Most if not all bass synths have a built-in blend : EHX Microsynth, Akai Deep Impact, Korg G5, Chunk Systems Octavius Squeezer, Markbass Super Synth.
If you want to blend with a different line of effects rather than clean tone, a Boss LS-2 is your best bet.