More feedback on sonic differences between REDDI and Summit TD-100

[bongomania]

What's the advantage to getting the ValveDrive over the REDDI?

While I happen to think the REDDI sounds both different and better than any 12A*7 tube pedal out there, the benefit of using a pedal is that it has a bypass switch. So e.g. if your only pre/DI is the REDDI, then you just get that one tone; but if your pre/DI is more of a modern clean sound, then you get that tone plus the tube tone of the pedal, switchable via the footswitch on the pedal.

have a listen <basstasters links>

Yes, I have gone to Basstasters

^^^

 

[OrionManMatt]

Please help me with the lingo. By VT bass do you mean a vintage bass? Also, the ValveDrive unit is just as much as the REDDI. Is there a cheaper model that you're referring to? What's the advantage to getting the ValveDrive over the REDDI?
I'll be using the REDDI for a variety of recordings from rock to fusion, jazz & R&B.
thanks again

The ValveDrive unit I was referring to is made by EBS and retails for $300. Some people really enjoy the range of gain/tone it offers.

If you're getting an A Designs REDDI for that much, I want one now.

While I happen to think the REDDI sounds both different and better than any 12A*7 tube pedal out there, the benefit of using a pedal is that it has a bypass switch. So e.g. if your only pre/DI is the REDDI, then you just get that one tone; but if your pre/DI is more of a modern clean sound, then you get that tone plus the tube tone of the pedal, switchable via the footswitch on the pedal.

Yup. That's all I was going for with that suggestion, too.

 

[funkythumb]

Good points. They all definitely sound like viable alternatives especially if you're on the road or are looking for a live set up.
For those who did not read the beginning post, I am only looking for a studio unit. Portability is not an issue here. I also have been listening to Basstasters. I appreciate the links, none the less.
The REDDI, as I understand it, has a quarter inch in-out that bypasses the coloration of the tube. So, in the studio I can take both a tube signal from the DI and then take the clean signal back out to a live rig for miking or back out for yet another totally clean signal. Am I correct?

 

[Bassflute]

Thanks guys. It sounds like I really need to get both I'm only going to buy one for now. I want to get it before mid September for a contemporary Christian rock session I'm doing. 3 days of tracking. The first thing the engineer asked me was "do you have any tube amps?". Unless you count the tubes in the Genz 6.0, the answer was no.
I'm getting feedback from guys who play many different styles from jazz/fusion/R&B/rock as to the amazing sound quality of the REDDI.
But, there's a subtly to the Summit and Demeter that I like. They have a sweeter tone in that they seem to allow more highs and softer mids. That's the impression I'm getting from listening to the Basstasters recordings.
The REDDI seems like a pretty safe bet especially for the pop/rock/R&B recordings.
Any last thoughts???

Sounds really close to the Reddi deep and dark tone - I actually think the Trace sounds better on the Basstaster's site.

Just a thought.

Cheers,
Cameron

 

[OrionManMatt]

The REDDI, as I understand it, has a quarter inch in-out that bypasses the coloration of the tube. So, in the studio I can take both a tube signal from the DI and then take the clean signal back out to a live rig for miking or back out for yet another totally clean signal. Am I correct?

I could be wrong, but I seem to remember Poon suggesting he got his modified so that the 1/4"-out was affected and not bypass.

 

[Poon]

I could be wrong, but I seem to remember Poon suggesting he got his modified so that the 1/4"-out was affected and not bypass.

No, it's unaffected tone coming through the 1/4 thru out. I had the older version that didn't have 1/4" thru-out before.

By the way, I love that VTbass pedal. At first I didn't think it sounded that much better than the BDDI, but when I A/B'd them, I liked the VTbass way better. I use the Reddi going into the EBS Multi-Comp into Aggie Tonehammer into Xotic Bass BB Preamp into VTbass going into my DB750 into my Aggie 8x10. Tonal bliss in the studio.

Pretty Clean and Sweet Sounding into Pretty Dirty and Sweet sounding.

 

[funkythumb]

Sounds like you've really dialed it in. Do you have any audio samples of this chain?