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New Ampeg Venture Series
- Thread starter Jtown690
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I've come full circle from my days of wanting a studio clean monitor sound to something like what you describe only did it with someone else's design...My thoughts too, especially with how close the SGT-DI can get to the clean B15 sound (in demo videos I've seen). 100w-200w into a 1x12" or 1x15" combo would be pretty sweet IMO...for the right price
"Yup, that's it!"
I just preorder the V7, so that happened lol. Don't mind buying the head sight unseen, or unheard I guess. I'll probably get either the VB-210 or VB-212. Hope the GC near me gets some in stock cause I really need to try them both out to decide, especially at those prices.
Aw shucks! I was kinda hoping they would release a single 15 cab to match my RB210 or the RB115. Maybe next time around.
Yup - I’ve been playing for 45+ yrs & have toted (manhandled) many types of rig combinations, over those years, and the only *thing* which grabs my attention/interest these days is a combo
I’ve been using Markbass, primarily, since 2009… but am looking at the Ampeg RB combos
Why would anyone want a cab simulation while being plugged into the real cabinet - which will always sound better than the simulation?
And if going direct is better why would anyone want a simulation of miked cabinet?
The specs seem to be only for 4 ohm, no specs for 8 ohm, or 2 ohm, also wish they added those front bumpers like the PF 500 800 have for protection.
Good timing for Holiday shopping season. Has some Yamaha-ness to it.
Because that mic'd cabinet thing is a tone choice for some. It is different than the DI sound. Like the difference between playing direct into an amp and putting a bunch of pedals between the bass and amp.And if going direct is better why would anyone want a simulation of miked cabinet?
Choices my friend, choices.
I'm sure they will sell a lot of these, curious to hear how you like them when they arrive. Seems like Ampeg/Yamaha have a winner with this line.
Because that mic'd cabinet thing is a tone choice for some. It is different than the DI sound. Like the difference between playing direct into an amp and putting a bunch of pedals between the bass and amp.
Choices my friend, choices.
The sound that a cab puts out can be 1/2 or more of what the amp (alone) puts out and that is a fact.
The V7 and V12 not being 2ohm stable is a major fail in my book.
No excuse at this point.
No excuse at this point.
Yes!
Ever run an SVT not through an 8x10 cab? Not the same sound. Or a B-15 head not through the double or single baffle cabinets, not the same at all.
You are perfectly correct, @DJ Bebop. But, here is my question to those out there...
Have you ever run a bass through a DAW with B15 or SVT plugins and those cab sims? If you can compare them to the real thing, is the difference enough to justify buying the actual amps and cabs?
Have you ever run a bass through a DAW with B15 or SVT plugins and those cab sims? If you can compare them to the real thing, is the difference enough to justify buying the actual amps and cabs?
I do like the specs and the more vertical approach on the 212. I look forward to looking at one of the 212 cabs in about 6-7 years when used ones fall into my price range.
Let them "work out the bugs" first.
Looks like I’m gonna be getting a SGT DI still! I’m one of the few people that actually uses 2 4 ohm cabs, bummer. Looks really cool though! Wish they did something like the PF50T but high wattage, 2 ohm, 2 DIs and IRs would be awesome. Doesn’t have to be tube either!
