I'm thinking about running a Minitaur into a SVT-VR/410HLF rig- is there any chance I'll damage the amp?
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Moog bass into SVT-VR?
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None at all. The usual caveats about volume and speakers apply....ie, don't turn it up to the blowing point. But the SVT is a badass with synths.
I have a feeling the SVT won't really pump out the ultra low end that is the signature of the Moog bass pedal sound. But maybe the HLF cab will help with that since they are supposed to be pretty low voiced. On the other hand, I can say that SWR and Trace amps tend to have a LOT of low end extension available, and then you can EQ to taste.
But maybe you'll get a bit of nice warm breakup from the SVT that can make up for any lack of deep low end.
But maybe you'll get a bit of nice warm breakup from the SVT that can make up for any lack of deep low end.
You don't think a line of amps that is notorious for not really being HPF'd (ie SWR) would be better for that deep sub bass Taurus sound than an amp that was originally designed to be paired with a cab full of flimsy guitar speakers in a sealed cab 40 years ago and hasn't changed much since then (and only has 300w on hand to start with)?
I don't want to derail, because i don't use a VR or a minitaur specifically, but I do use several synths/octavers with my SVT 2pro and 4 pro into 10" speakers and they do a fantastic job of pumping out the lows. The SVT 2pro especially.
I think ampeg tubes and deep bass synth and square waves go together very well.
good luck!
I think ampeg tubes and deep bass synth and square waves go together very well.
good luck!
The idea that the SVT has no energy in the nether regions of low end is a fallacy based entirely on the 810 having a higher low end rolloff. Yes, it does start rolling off around 40hz with the knobs at noon, but there is plenty, and I mean PLENTY of lows on tap should you need them.
It wont hurt the amp at all. The taurus/minitaur is capable of lows almost outside the range of human hearing. The svt will without any doubt roll off the lowest frequencies which is the taurus's specialty. Most amps will though. And thats not saying it wont work because it certainly will and probably sound great. Sub sonic lows like the taurus puts out arent always useful anyway. Down to 30 hz or so is nice but below that most wont hear unless you have a powerful pa. Even then...
In conclusion, do it!
In conclusion, do it!
In fact just the opposite. Because there is no hpf the amp is going to waste a ton of energy on frequencies you can't hear, and push your cabinet into early part out. You will be lacking bedroom in terms of the amp and what ever cab you pair with it.
Probably not a huge deal. I think the svt has a -3dB of 40 hz right? The inherent rolloff of the amp (due to the trannies?) prevents so much wasted power on ultra low frequencies. Its a matter of degree really. That rig will work great you just wont find the brown note with it.
Finding ideal amplification for the taurus is a challenge. Even if your amp isnt the bandwidth limiter, the cab probably will be. Then you are getting into diminishing returns. Below 30 hz for electric bass might be mushy but with synths its not. Big cabs and big amps are needed but for the average player, its just too much stuff. For the record i play my taurus through a walkabout and swr 115.
Probably not a huge deal. I think the svt has a -3dB of 40 hz right? The inherent rolloff of the amp (due to the trannies?) prevents so much wasted power on ultra low frequencies. Its a matter of degree really. That rig will work great you just wont find the brown note with it.
Finding ideal amplification for the taurus is a challenge. Even if your amp isnt the bandwidth limiter, the cab probably will be. Then you are getting into diminishing returns. Below 30 hz for electric bass might be mushy but with synths its not. Big cabs and big amps are needed but for the average player, its just too much stuff. For the record i play my taurus through a walkabout and swr 115.
I was talking about the swr. It is famously "under powered" due to lack of a HPF. This would be compounded with synth playing through it with even more non audible signal being sent through the amp eating up head room on the amp and mechanical capability on the cab.
