Bigger... fatter... more boom... boost pedal

[scubaduba]

I'm looking for something to add more girth.... bigness to my sound as a boost to kick in on choruses, or big moments in a song. I'm not looking for OD or distortion. Something that creates instant fatness, fullness, and "boom" without sucking the life out of my tone. Not a synthy dubby type pedal like the Meatbox. I was thinking maybe the Xotic RC Booster or Fultone Fatboost with Bass knob turned up a fair amount? Any other recommendations?

 

[theunknowndude]

Cog 66 came to mind, or any ocd that has options to tone down the treble will give you a nice full bass boost?

 

[scubaduba]

Thanks. I'm really not looking for OD though.

 

[XXL]

Two Five drive with the gain down if you like or maybe in LED mode with a touch of gain. Instant signal chain bigness! 3 band EQ that's highly interactive, worth a look.

 

[symbolic_acts]

ive read your posts.. dont you have the spark mini booster? I know it gives a popping sound when you engage it but do you have any other problems with it?

 

[Dave W]

Basswitch Sonic Spark.

I use mine to get me a phat dub sound for bass heavy reggae tunes or studs that was recorded with a synth instead of bass.

 

[scubaduba]

Sold the Spark mini quite a while ago. It just boosted whatever was behind it or what was in front of it. I need something that boosts the boom and bassy bigness. Plus it had a terrible pop every time it was engaged.

 

[scubaduba]

Two Five drive with the gain down if you like or maybe in LED mode with a touch of gain. Instant signal chain bigness! 3 band EQ that's highly interactive, worth a look.

Now that does look interesting.

 

[scubaduba]

Basswitch Sonic Spark.

I use mine to get me a phat dub sound for bass heavy reggae tunes or studs that was recorded with a synth instead of bass.

Yeah that could work. Forgot about that one. I had one for a while and really liked it. Probably shouldn't have sold it.

 

[scubaduba]

I've watched a few videos of the Two Five Drive, but not really seeing anything that shows off the tone minus a lot of distortion.

 

[Swimming Bird]

Wren and Cuff Phat Phuk B is a great boost with a lot of character. I use a MXR Bass Comp for this though - nice volume boost with compression to taste. For a more exaggerated effect I use an IE Xero D for a big whomp.

 

[cataract]

Damnation Audio MBD-1 and call it a day.

 

[FunkHead]

Grizzly Bass. It can do a straight up clean boost plus so much more....

 

[XXL]

I've watched a few videos of the Two Five Drive, but not really seeing anything that shows off the tone minus a lot of distortion.

Yeah everyone wants to do high gain when they demo. The Two Five with the gain down and high bass EQ setting will do what you want, plus u can sculpt the mids and highs.
IME that is. I have fun hitting my signal chain with this pedal.

 

[scubaduba]

Damnation Audio MBD-1 and call it a day.

Thanks, but that pedal looks to be a distortion engine and that's not what I'm looking for.

 

[cataract]

Thanks, but that pedal looks to be a distortion engine and that's not what I'm looking for.

It’s much more than that but ultimately please choose what you find worthy!

 

[Ricky Caboverde]

Wait...didn't you have an Ictineo once upon a time?


Jk
My suggestion would be an Aguilar Octamizer. It's soooo organic. Just add a bit to your clean signal and..boom!...instant fatness.

 

[scubaduba]

How well does the octamizer work with a 5 string bass?

 

[Jebberz]

TC Spark (not the mini) - Can boost - EQ

 

[BassAndReeds]

What about a parametric EQ pedal? Won’t suck anything you don’t dial in. Will add what you want. And most have built in clean gain.

Can I recommmend the WMD parametric EQ? Small and effective.