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Analog modeling on a bass amp?

#41
dincz said:
There's nothing new under the sun in the world of audio electronics. With few exceptions, all audio gear uses the same basic building blocks as all other audio gear. This is an opinion based not on hearsay but on decades working in electronics.

By the way, they look completely different, so let's not get into the "trade dress" argument.
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That was a weak evasion. The Behringer product is a nearly exact copy of the BDDI, save for using cheaper components. If you can't own that then you can't be taken seriously. Behringer's model is completely about copying other successful products and producing them at a lower price point. You either admit that or invalidate whatever else you may say. There really is no discussion on this - it is self-evident to the vast majority of music equipment consumers with more than 5 years in the game.
 
#43
Hate to pop in the middle, but I guess we need a definition of "cheaper parts". Bought in larger quantities all parts become cheaper. If anyone is claiming the components are sub-standard knock-off parts then proof of that is needed. Do I personally believe there may have been blatant duplication, yep. The wallet speaks the loudest here. As long as everyone wants more for the least amount of money, this is the way it will be. Consumers created the need and folks like Uli Behringer are happy to fill the need. No further judgements from me.
 
#45
Strett0 said:
That sounds great. But the gt2 is like $100+ and a decent bass amp is also $100+ I was hoping that kind of setup would come in one package.

Does such an amp exist?
Or am I asking for too much?
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uhm dude a "decent bass amp" your going to be spending the dough, sorry to burst your bubble man but try more like $350+ and analogue modeling well people have explained that and yeah get something like an ampeg or a TC combo
 
#53
High Camp said:
Except for the fact that he only has 100 dollars to spend.
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Indeed. The best hope there is an old Peavey TNT 115 and a BDI-21, and even that is likely to be over $100 . The Peavey isn't hi-fi enough to really get the best out of even the BDI-21, but it might allow a few extra variations, and work as a DI to a PA in some instances.
 
#54
B-string said:
Being a guitar combo I do not think Ampeg was on the radar at all. Fender/Marshall maybe Vox is most likely.
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I just assumed the guitar amp was being used as an example of 'Analog modelling' not a reference point in any other way. I'm a bit confused, there.

In any case for $100 a used and battered BA108 might be the only Ampeg possible.
 
#55
Strett0 said:
Your probs right. But I'm just a beginner who plays an inexpensive bass, who found a sweet sound and wants to keep it when he switches to a better amp...
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Personally, I think the OP is best helped with a simple solution.
(the earlier mentioned Ampeg BA108 combo)
>> maybe later on he can start upgrading, should he wish so...
And for 100 USD you'll be getting a brand-spanking-new BA108! ;)
 
#56
-Asdfgh- said:
I just assumed the guitar amp was being used as an example of 'Analog modelling' not a reference point in any other way. I'm a bit confused, there.

In any case for $100 a used and battered BA108 might be the only Ampeg possible.
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Nope, that is the actual unit the OP owns and wants to duplicate (his picture of his actual amp pointing at the voicing switches). ;)

Choice of "Clean, Fender Tweed" is a long walk away to get to Ampeg. The OP may find the Ampeg a new voice he likes, but not what the OP was asking ;).
 

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