In this thread, I recorded example of my jazzbass passive vs audere JZ. After some time with Audere, I can say that the abilities of instant sound tweaking are awesome. All the tone corrections are on the right frequencies, the sound is absolutely clear and in general everything I can need in live situation is right there. I even started to like the Z button, which after reprogramming adds the 'very vintage' and 'very slappy' sound. The battery works for about half a year of more or less daily usage.
What I lack is the passive button. Not for 'battery died on a gig' situation, but for a reference how the bass originally sounded. The passive sound and Audere sound is in my experience significantly different - Audere sounds clearer, more contemporary, accenuating any frequency I want, in gereal more than suitable for modern jazz I mostly play. The original passive was more growly, rocky, biting though; I needed good amp, box and stomp boxes to really get the sound I wanted. With Audere, I can securely play straight to link, which I use for practise.
I'll keep Audere and won't be looking for anything else.
What I lack is the passive button. Not for 'battery died on a gig' situation, but for a reference how the bass originally sounded. The passive sound and Audere sound is in my experience significantly different - Audere sounds clearer, more contemporary, accenuating any frequency I want, in gereal more than suitable for modern jazz I mostly play. The original passive was more growly, rocky, biting though; I needed good amp, box and stomp boxes to really get the sound I wanted. With Audere, I can securely play straight to link, which I use for practise.
I'll keep Audere and won't be looking for anything else.
