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    SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE

    It would be best to contact us at support directly. [email protected] I can't tell from the video if your bass is going directly into the unit or if you have a bunch of effects ahead of it or after it. We also need to know what the Elite is being plugged into. An amp, mixer, power amp...
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    Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI — 1990s Version 0?

    The Bass DI, with internal switches, came out first in late 1992. Then the original Bass Driver, with one slider switch, was introduced in 1994. In 2004, we redesigned it to have the 3 slider switches.
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    Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI — 1990s Version 0?

    On the older pre-V1, the output level on the 1/4" output is instrument level. When used into a conventional bass amp, instrument level is what you want. You normally will set the unit when engaged for "unity" gain so the volume level matches the bypassed signal. When run into a mixer you will...
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    SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE

    If the Chorus is saved in a preset, it will be engaged when the Red Zone is activated. By virtue of the Chorus being engaged it does not preclude you from adjusting the Mid Filter Frequency and Q. (The Gain of the Mid Filter is adjusted by the Mid knob when the Red Zone is off.) Most of the...
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    Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI — 1990s Version 0?

    No. The 1/4" output was the normal output without the newer 10dB boost. Basically unity gain instrument level +. Keep in mind that 10dB boost does not mean that the output is 10dB. It doesn't work that way. The boost is in relation to the input level. Many people don't understand output...
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    SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE

    Many good suggestions. I will pass them along. The effects loop is post amp, effects and IR's, basically after everything and before the outputs. The pedal's firmware is displayed each time the unit is booted on. From the manual: ;) 👍 Booting Up. When you first turn the pedal on, the...
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    SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE

    The Red Zone indicator light always comes on when you press the Red/Tuner switch in either mode. It's a 3 function switch. You can choose whether or not the switch should be on or off when you save a preset. If you want your effect to come on automatically, the Red light should be saved in the...
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    SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE

    If you are in manual mode and decide to add chorus to a preset you need to engage the Red Zone and turn the Chorus control. When you turn the Chorus control it engages the chorus and allows you to adjust the Mod Depth and the Level automatically goes to 50% by design. The reason for this is with...
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    SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE

    Ambience is not the most popular bass effect. Even with lead guitar most guitarists leave it on or off or may use it only for a solo which would make more sense to add it to a solo preset. The first preset should be the Bass Driver setting though I'm not sure what standard Bass Driver sound is...
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    SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE

    When turning on the Red Zone the Chorus is not automatically engaged unless you have already saved the Chorus to be on in the preset. You need to turn the Chorus control when the Red Zone is engaged in order to activate it. It's the same for the Filter effect. You always have access to the...
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    SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE

    When the Elite is connected to Elite Control it defaults to Studio Mode. You cannot use Performance mode in Studio Mode. In Performance mode you must save your edits first. If you switch to bypass mode without saving first, the unit reverts back to the saved preset and your changes are not...
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    Measuring Preamp Pedals' Frequency Responses (Paradriver, BDI21, Silver Peg)

    Once again as stated the Rumble Filter and Air switch were designed for acoustic guitar applications. You can certainly try to use those features with other instruments if you wish but the Rumble Filter's RUMBLE FILTER Engaged (in position), it removes unwanted sub-sonic frequencies that...
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    Measuring Preamp Pedals' Frequency Responses (Paradriver, BDI21, Silver Peg)

    The mids on the pedal can easily be adjusted by changing the frequency of the Mid Shift and Mid control. You can also utilize the Blend control as well to balance out the EQ. The Para Driver was designed for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, and upright bass etc. It's a multiuse pedal...
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    NPD: Bogner Oxford Fuzz

    It is not a gated fuzz.
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    SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE

    From the manual: RED ZONE CONTROLS When the Red/Tuner footswitch is engaged, the LED status indicator will light up and the functionality of the controls is altered. PREAMP: Adjusts the signal level going into the input section of the SansAmp. When clean sounds are desired, suggest...