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Boss BB-1-X Bass Driver!
- Thread starter Badmuthaplucka
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Uncle Will has that annoying habit of making anything he plays sound absolutely killer, but I'm patiently waiting to check one out myself when they hit the stores.
But boy, the text on that product page is some of the most meaningless marketing blather ever. Sounds good though.
I've used one in a band setting. I was very impressed, as for me it seemed to solve problems I've always had with fuzz/distortion - it was almost impossible to dial in a bad sound or mess up the volume balance between having the pedal on and off. Plenty of lows and punch between the EQ and dry mix. I've used other OD/fuzz pedals with two-band EQ and dry mix, however this one was far easier to work with. Well worth checking out if you've struggled with similar issues.
A rep brought one for me to try at a rehearsal.
Correct, they're not available at retail yet. I can say that they're being demo'd at retail, have been since NAMM, so I think it's safe to presume that orders are or have been placed so stores probably should have a good idea when they'll be in stock.
I am not affiliated with BOSS/Roland nor am I involved in retail, and I wouldn't benefit in any way if these are a huge success. Just stating my experience.
Correct, they're not available at retail yet. I can say that they're being demo'd at retail, have been since NAMM, so I think it's safe to presume that orders are or have been placed so stores probably should have a good idea when they'll be in stock.
I am not affiliated with BOSS/Roland nor am I involved in retail, and I wouldn't benefit in any way if these are a huge success. Just stating my experience.
Yeah, I heard March-ish for this pedal. Most of the overt shills at TB are no longer able to ply their trades here, I didn't think you were among them at all.
Thanks. That's good news about March release and the shills. I'm planning to buy one when they're allowed into the wild.
I can add that the sound in the video demo linked about at 1:48 is with the Drive cranked. As I recall, it's more subtle up until near the very end of travel then gets somewhat nasty right at the end when cranking the drive. Even with the drive full-on it sat well in a thick mix since, as you can hear in the demo, the actual notes are still well-defined.
I can add that the sound in the video demo linked about at 1:48 is with the Drive cranked. As I recall, it's more subtle up until near the very end of travel then gets somewhat nasty right at the end when cranking the drive. Even with the drive full-on it sat well in a thick mix since, as you can hear in the demo, the actual notes are still well-defined.
I enjoyed the demo - I use pretty much the same gear that Will does in the video so I sort of already know I'm gonna like it.
I want one- bad. And believe me I am a MAJOR ODB3 hater. Couldn't stand anything about that pedal.
Do I need an adaptor cable to run this to the PA? Most of the places I play already have the mic cable already wired up.
Do I need an adaptor cable to run this to the PA? Most of the places I play already have the mic cable already wired up.
I have been an ODB3 advocate for a long time. There are still things I dont like very much about it, its sort of a 1 trick pony for me. So the BB1X looks really REALLY intriguing to me. I will most likely snag one when they are available.
KILLER PEdal. I am using 2 in my live setup. The first I use as a tube grind type of fattening effect. The second I am using for full blown Dirt OD. Can't say enough good about these pedals!
Like to hear more on your thoughts and experiences on this one.
How does it compare to ... say.. a Tech21 Vt-Bass pedal?
How does it compare to ... say.. a Tech21 Vt-Bass pedal?
