New Origin Effects DCX Bass

[Evan38109]

Anyone feel the need for a blend knob with this thing?

Ehh, not really. I usually use it in EQ mode, no need there.

On the occasion I flip the DCX into OD mode, the medium or dark voice setting keeps it from fizzing out, and I don't feel like it really eats the bass end of the spectrum too much. It ain't no Muff.

 

[Smurf-o-Deth]

Anyone feel the need for a blend knob with this thing?

If anything, I cut bass a little on it.

 

[Naack]

I wonder if Origin Effects will make a dedicated EQ pedal for bass? Could be an interesting contender to the Empress ParaEQ MKII.

 

[Evan38109]

I wonder if Origin Effects will make a dedicated EQ pedal for bass? Could be an interesting contender to the Empress ParaEQ MKII.

Considering their experience putting vintage studio gear like the 610 into pedals, I bet they'd do a killer job converting a Pultec into a bass pedal...

 

[Campo007]

Anyone feel the need for a blend knob with this thing?

Yep

 

[Naack]

Considering their experience putting vintage studio gear like the 610 into pedals, I bet they'd do a killer job converting a Pultec into a bass pedal...

I know, right? Plus, with Empress having that One-Two Punch with their Bass Compressor & ParaEQ MKII, it would be great to see Origin have a similar combo, but with their own flavour.

 

[PhatBottomBass1]

I know, right? Plus, with Empress having that One-Two Punch with their Bass Compressor & ParaEQ MKII, it would be great to see Origin have a similar combo, but with their own flavour.

Did you ever checkout the OE M-EQ (Pultec) on Bass?

The mid frequency selection is 800Hz - 1KHz - 1.3KHz

I have not but as a MID EQ (or upper mid EQ) drive box it must have some degree of utility?

 

[Naack]

Did you ever checkout the OE M-EQ (Pultec) on Bass?

The mid frequency selection is 800Hz - 1KHz - 1.3KHz

I have not but as a MID EQ (or upper mid EQ) drive box it must have some degree of utility?

I always assumed that was more tuned to a guitar, but I would be curious if anyone has tried it on bass?

 

[PhatBottomBass1]

I always assumed that was more tuned to a guitar, but I would be curious if anyone has tried it on bass?

I'm sure it was designed with the larger market in mind. But it would be interesting to put next to a DCX Bass.

I expect that there are those who could get a Bass friendly drive sound out of it. I've heard some say the Halcyon was a better choice for a drive on Bass from OE. However, that was before the release of the DCX Bass.

 

[johnk_10]

i love my Halcyon, but now use my two DCX-Bass's for eq and drive.

 

[Derek Williams]

Did you ever checkout the OE M-EQ (Pultec) on Bass?

The mid frequency selection is 800Hz - 1KHz - 1.3KHz

I have not but as a MID EQ (or upper mid EQ) drive box it must have some degree of utility?

It’s mid boost only, and it drops the low end also as you boost the mids (tested with a frequency analyser to make sure). It’s sounds good with zero or minimal mid boost, but it’s kinda wasted then.

 

[Derek Williams]

I'm sure it was designed with the larger market in mind. But it would be interesting to put next to a DCX Bass.

I expect that there are those who could get a Bass friendly drive sound out of it. I've heard some say the Halcyon was a better choice for a drive on Bass from OE. However, that was before the release of the DCX Bass.

I’m using my Halcyon and DCX Bass together, I still think the Halcyon is worth it. A second DCX is sure tempting though.

 

[Johno Dunn]

I’m considering one of these for my end of chain into either my Katana Bass power amp in, or into a DI for IE’s. Do any of you run this way, and if so, do you miss the cab sim for IE’s?
My chain would be Zoom MS70 (effect’s only) > Empress Comp MkI > DCX > DI (or Katana).

 

[prndltech]

I’m considering one of these for my end of chain into either my Katana Bass power amp in, or into a DI for IE’s. Do any of you run this way, and if so, do you miss the cab sim for IE’s?
My chain would be Zoom MS70 (effect’s only) > Empress Comp MkI > DCX > DI (or Katana).

nah dude, just ran it that way Sunday and it was great!

 

[prndltech]

in all fairness it was run into a khan vtdi so not really a cab sim but... not a clean, average DI either

 

[Johno Dunn]

nah dude, just ran it that way Sunday and it was great!

You’re not helping my GAS!

 

[Johno Dunn]

in all fairness it was run into a khan vtdi so not really a cab sim but... not a clean, average DI either

How would it sound through a “church” DI?

 

[prndltech]

You’re not helping my GAS!

some people here run 2... if I really wanted to kick on a drive instead of just having some on demand when digging in, I'd buy a 2nd one. and I might... maybe.

I played with a BDDI v2 for years, so I understand loving the cab sim thing especially in IEMs. It always worked well in multiple environments, as many of you know. I also would not hesitate to use it again. ever.

switching to the DCX bass and khan is still new to me and im still in the honeymoon phase, but I love it. Mostly because there's less knobs and more simplicity. I don't like to fiddle. I prefer to set and forget.

 

[prndltech]

How would it sound through a “church” DI?

that's the khan for me, never used it through a radial, countryman or an el cheapo. I always bring my own...

what DI is that?


also, let us not forget the adaptive circuitry...

 

[Johno Dunn]

that's the khan for me, never used it through a radial, countryman or an el cheapo. I always bring my own...

what DI is that?


also, let us not forget the adaptive circuitry...

Not sure what make it is, but never had an issue before.
The adaptive circuitry is what I’m after!