Multi Effect pedal for and old school sound?

[chandman1004]

I have been recruited to play in a Christmas program that requires a old school , fat , round tube-y sound. I have preamps , but not against suggestions for new ones. I would really like one with a tuner,compressor also- and none of mine have a built in tuner.
Pre-amps I have-
Ampeg scr-di- not quite the sound, too bright and no comp
MESA subway- again almost there, but no comp
TC Electronic Spectradrive - Think this might work. Does anyone have any settings/ compressor advice for this?

Or is there a unit that has a tuner , compressor and can get a really authentic old school sound ?
PS- got the Pbass part covered.

 

[Iristone]

I always play my Zoom b1xon in its Acoustic 360 or Ampeg (B-15, SVT) mode. Sounds good, though I've not played the originals for comparison.

 

[chandman1004]

was kind of thinking zoom...but maybe ms 60b?

 

[Stumbo]

What strings and cab do you use with your P bass?

Dead flats and roll off the treble to taste on the bass should do it.

Set whatever pre to flat, no need for cab Sims.

 

[marqueemoon]

Tech21 does a pretty good job with this. I’d probably get one of their standalone DIs and add my own tuner and comp though rather than dropping $300 on the Fly Rig.

...or if there’s a modern digital board involved just roll your tone knob back a bit and let the person running sound deal with the compression piece.

 

[chandman1004]

I knew the flats thing would come into play....i guess i just need to get some low tension flats. Went ahead and got a zoom MS60b- ( cheapest )maybe i can get a good setup going.

 

[Bassmike62]

was kind of thinking zoom...but maybe ms 60b?

If you wanna travel light and don't need to use effects extensively, this is the way to go. The BDDI and MXR preamp sims are pretty good. You can also add an ART Tube preamp (has a real tube) right after it in the chain, it can also function as DI.

 

[dannybuoy]

was kind of thinking zoom...but maybe ms 60b?

The Zoom B1Four is cheaper and has the newer generation of FX inside. Not as compact or hard wearing, but perhaps better sound quality and easier to use.

 

[GrapeBass]

I have been recruited to play in a Christmas program that requires a old school , fat , round tube-y sound. I have preamps , but not against suggestions for new ones. I would really like one with a tuner,compressor also- and none of mine have a built in tuner.
Pre-amps I have-
Ampeg scr-di- not quite the sound, too bright and no comp
MESA subway- again almost there, but no comp
TC Electronic Spectradrive - Think this might work. Does anyone have any settings/ compressor advice for this?

Or is there a unit that has a tuner , compressor and can get a really authentic old school sound ?
PS- got the Pbass part covered.

Broughton always has offerings, one of may favorites is the Silver Deluxe but it ain't available new any longer (for now, at least)... https://www.broughtonaudio.com/product-page/silver-deluxe

The Super Stack might even be a better choice than the Silver Deluxe. Invalid Link Removed