Recent content by XP2aficionado

The way I see it, they tried to save on a switch—and I don’t mean a footswitch. When I activate the Red Zone to use the alternative control options, my hands are on the pedal. A footswitch doesn’t make much sense in that case. The footswitch could then work as follows: Activating a preset...

Why would I switch? I’ve had the BDDI, the BDDI V2, the programmable SansAmp (both the small and the large versions), as well as the large programmable VT. And roughly 15 other bass preamps. I like to try something new every now and then. Why not? It’s certainly not that I’m dissatisfied...

Okay, let’s step it up a notch and compare it to the next competitor. I’d like to switch, but I have the Line 6 Stomp— so how does it stack up for me? For me, the Elite is missing two very important features. Additional effects, such as a chorus, absolutely must have programmable volume...

Could someone use the sample settings for the BDDI V2 to get a sense of what the Elite is capable of? I'm particularly interested in the following: Fat Tube, SVT Style, Slap, Reggae, Yes Style, and 80s Style. My expectation would be that the two pedals are indistinguishable. That would be...

I had the XL and switched to the small Stomp. That wasn't a good idea; I wish I'd stuck with the XL. What I really miss is the XL's much better display. And with the XL, you can switch back and forth between Stomp Mode and Snapshot Mode right away. And use both modes in the same (!) preset...

If you're okay with lower tension, try D'Addario EXL170S strings. Their sound is similar to long-scale strings. Even thinner strings would be better for a brighter, more articulate tone. If you want the tension to be as close as possible to long-scale strings, try D'Addario EXL160S. You can...

Okay, I play at least half of these songs too. With the SVT Stadium preset and a good IR, you can get pretty far. Remember to maybe turn the gain down a bit. There are some tracks that require a more specific sound. But first, try to find your "basic sound." Then fine-tune it, which is a vast...

My favorite is the SVT Stadium preset. It's in the breakup range and does exactly what a real SVT does: the low notes are already slightly overdriven and very fat, while the high notes are still clear. I'm aware that this isn't what many people want. Unfortunately, this doesn't have much in...

Try some of these. Rename the file suffix from txt to hlx and load them as presets. Important: these presets absolutely require a good IR. The differences are enormous, both in sound and in quality. I use SVT 8x10 IRs from 3sigmaaudio and Redwirez. No affiliation.

That's correct, but that's why the larger diameter pots fit. The electronics cavity is bigger. However, this doesn't seem to apply to all Sterling SS Stingrays. But it does to both of mine. I prefer it that way; I don't like the small pots.

I use a ToneX One along with the Stomp. The ToneX One for bass comes with virtually all relevant amps, including cabinets, as tone models. After trying them all, I now mainly use two SVTs: Scooped Tubes and Driving Tubes. Both sound very good right out of the box, but I was able to fine-tune...

I also have an XP, also white. The special thing about the XP: it was available with passive EMG pickups, recognizable by the EMG logo in the middle. If the logo is in the corner, it's the active HB pickups, which you can still buy new today. My XP is active, I also had one with passive...

The steinberger world site still exists. It has not been maintained for a long time and the connection is not secure and no longer meets today's security standards. But you can still find a lot of information there. Use it at your own risc! http://www.steinbergerworld.com/instr.htm

I bought strings from Status Graphite for many years. For a long time there were individual strings and I could put together my own set. Today you can still buy sets there. I recommend the 100-string set, the very thin D and G strings in the thinner sets no longer sound good for my taste.

If it may be rounds: Daddario EXL160S. You have to take a lot of time to set the octave purity correctly. Otherwise, everything above the 12th fret sounds strange. They work very well down to D flat. You have to readjust the trussrod.