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Favorite practice tool w/ aux in and headphone jacks?

#22
I've been using Korg Pandora's for many years. Not exactly new technology and only available used at this point (I have always gotten mint condition ones on ebay for around $75 - $100) but has aux in, and quite a lot of tonal options. I put in some time to create my own presets as many of the built in ones are a bit over the top.
I use them primarily with headphones.
Really fun little devices.
 
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Yamarc said:
Hi all - I've tried some of the older headphone amps of yesteryear (Cafe Walter, Raven Labs, Phil Jones Big Head, Darkglass element, etc), but I'm looking for any suggestions for newer practice tools.

I generally run from my pedal board (ending with a Noble pre) into a Bergantino IP112 stack, but I'm looking for a high quality tool that I can use to blend in Spotify songs (via aux in) and play along with the music. A headphone output would be nice for silent practice, but I'd really like something that doesn't only send the aux in signal through the headphone output. I also want something that won't denigrate my signal / tone too much. Bluetooth capability for the aux in would be nice, but not necessary.

I've looked into the Solid State Logic SSL 2+, a Rolls 351, or maybe a mixer. Any other options I should consider?

Thanks!
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I've played through Blackstar Fly 3 and Super Fly since 2018. Super Fly and one of the Fly 3s have Bluetooth input as well.
 
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I use the SCR-DI for home silent practice and the SGT-DI for studio recording.
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Jason Bonilla said:
Do you not play into an interface on your PC/laptop? Do you have a PC or laptop? in my opinion Few things top being able to plug into your computer via a USB interface (behringer $, Focusrite $$, Universal Audio $$$) just because there's so much you can do on a PC; play along to Spotify, play along to youtube, or any other music program. You can download a free program like OBS so you can record yourself play along to spotify or youtube. if you're concerned about signal quality, make sure to buy a fancy one, and to have quality cables. you can plug your pedal board directly into the interface.
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Up for the Focusrite solo. Easy to use, no fear of latency problems. Now called "Scarlett Solo."
 
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Yamarc said:
Hi all - I've tried some of the older headphone amps of yesteryear (Cafe Walter, Raven Labs, Phil Jones Big Head, Darkglass element, etc), but I'm looking for any suggestions for newer practice tools.

I generally run from my pedal board (ending with a Noble pre) into a Bergantino IP112 stack, but I'm looking for a high quality tool that I can use to blend in Spotify songs (via aux in) and play along with the music. A headphone output would be nice for silent practice, but I'd really like something that doesn't only send the aux in signal through the headphone output. I also want something that won't denigrate my signal / tone too much. Bluetooth capability for the aux in would be nice, but not necessary.

I've looked into the Solid State Logic SSL 2+, a Rolls 351, or maybe a mixer. Any other options I should consider?

Thanks!
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I've really been enjoying my Zoom B1 Four and for even less cord/lead connections my sons Fender Mustang Micro. It has a nice clean console preset and Bluetooth for playing along to backing tracks.
Good luck in your quest!
Brent
 
#31
I have a cheap later model Peavey mixer I picked up off FB for $25 called a PV6BT that is perfect for this kind of stuff. It is very similar to the Pyle model described above. IMO the small mixer is the best solution as it serves the OP task and is really flexible for future needs. Also - my Mesa Subway amps (WD800 / TT800) are perfectly capable of the OP task too as are many other bass amps. You may already own the gear you need!
 
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There's a new kid in town here. Most rewarding :) the AC-33 by roland. I dig the microbass II — the old chestnut — for this purpose. Hard to top. No bluetooth. I'm not fussed. Combined, there's genuine joy to be had, anywhere and everywhere. Cans optional. So are effects. And there's that refined roland chorus and reverb on tap.
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#33
Real Soon said:
Boss DB-90. Your bass will sound like ass but it's got the needed features, plus one of the best metronomes ever made
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DB90 doesn't have aux in though?

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I got a zoom b3. Does the job. I'm sure a b1 would be just as good!

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B3N aux in signal is only affected by master volume. I'm sure most of these options will be similar so if you want more control of the aux in maybe a mixer would be better.
 
#35
I just picked up a Darkglass Element which would check a lot of these boxes. I would encourage you to revisit. It's marketed as a cab sim but you can make one of the slots as a clean DI (no sim or EQ) and enjoy the dual headphone amp, blend between headphone and bass, aux in, XLR and 1/4" out features. Also has a reasonably small footprint.
 
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Yamarc said:
Hi all - I've tried some of the older headphone amps of yesteryear (Cafe Walter, Raven Labs, Phil Jones Big Head, Darkglass element, etc), but I'm looking for any suggestions for newer practice tools.

I generally run from my pedal board (ending with a Noble pre) into a Bergantino IP112 stack, but I'm looking for a high quality tool that I can use to blend in Spotify songs (via aux in) and play along with the music. A headphone output would be nice for silent practice, but I'd really like something that doesn't only send the aux in signal through the headphone output. I also want something that won't denigrate my signal / tone too much. Bluetooth capability for the aux in would be nice, but not necessary.

I've looked into the Solid State Logic SSL 2+, a Rolls 351, or maybe a mixer. Any other options I should consider?

Thanks!
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I have the SSL2+.

It's fantastic and small. 2 headphone outs, is not expensive and it feels quite nice to the touch.

If it's good enough for Lee Sklar, it's good enough for a bedroom gremlin such as I.
 
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Katoosie said:
May you please explain why do you have these two? Why not just use one? This is a genuine question.
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Mainly convenience. I bought the SCR-DI first and loved the tone & features, perfect for my silent practice home board.
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Then bought the SGT-DI and found it had more tonal options w/ the SGT circuit, cab sims, & sweepable mids, preferred for the studio to dial in specific tones for specific songs as well as use for no amp gigs. This way I can grab the SGT-DI & go instead of tearing my home board apart each time.
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