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which tech 21 is right for me?
- Thread starter audiophile21
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RBI is specifically for bass, and has a number of suggested settings to emulate some popular bass amp or artist tones.
RPM has a sweepable mid, and is more general purpose. Suggested settings are for multiple instrument types including bass. IMO the RPM is easier to overdrive.
RPM has a sweepable mid, and is more general purpose. Suggested settings are for multiple instrument types including bass. IMO the RPM is easier to overdrive.
Ba55Man1ac
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Hi there. It just so happens that i just received my RBI & have it & my RPM set up in front of me. As you might know, the RBI is the rackmount version of the Bass Driver DI (with a mid control) & the RPM is the rackmount version of the Para Driver DI. The simplest way i can describe them... flat the RBI is more 'clanky' & the RPM is more 'smooth'. I recorded this comparison of the 2 for myself yesterday (the playing is not very inspired as i never intended it for public listening but what the hey!).
thanks guys! i think im going to go with the RBI, I've tested out the Bass Drive DI and I loved the sound I got out of it, so that in a rack would be awesome, thanks again!
