New Origin Effects DCX Bass

[Gorilla Monsoon]

0003. Just arrived from Sweetwater with more candy than Halloween. IYKYK

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Purty…

 

[Evan J]

Curious of which side is more popular: EQ or Drive?

Here is a poll: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/origin-effects-dcx-bass-eq-or-drive.1630980/

 

[Origin_Effects]

0003. Just arrived from Sweetwater with more candy than Halloween. IYKYK

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#0003 is effectively serial number 1 in the wild. #0001 is in our "museum' collection, #0002 is currently a photo unit.

 

[bass08053]

#0003 is effectively serial number 1 in the wild. #0001 is in our "museum' collection, #0002 is currently a photo unit.

what an honor! It’ll be well kept and used!

 

[Hutzbordello]

Finally got the dcx in. Can't believe how transparent it can be, along with taking the blanket off of my tone. There have only been a few instances where a pedal has left me as shocked as I was when it was first turned on. Admittedly I was fairly doubtful of the all the reviews. Having played expensive units from companies people seem to love, its not uncommon for it to be mostly hype. THIS however, has to be one of the best sounding pedals I've ever used for bass. The ability to also add some gritty drive to the transparent nature of this pedal is astounding.

 

[fclefgeoff]

I have #0025 and love the EQ mode. I bought and sold the first version of the DCX Bass but immediately ended up missing the analog mojo it delivers, so I picked up one of the new blackouts (pictured here with my 10th anniversary laser engraved Cali 76 CB). I replaced the knobs on my black edition DCX Bass with a grey set from Origin Effects to make it easier to see the settings.

 

[Michael Vee]

Here's a terrific review in Premier Guitar. (As far as I can tell, it has not been posted here yet.)

Origin Effects DCX Bass Review

 

[ImTheOnlyOne]

Looking forward to @IvanBassist impression as well.

Nate Navarro's video BTW shows how to dial in some tasteful drive that responds well to playing dynamics.

 

[IvanBassist]

It’s supposed to be delivered tomorrow, but I’m currently visiting my family in south america. I will get to check it out after Dec 20th

 

[Ian774]

I received the DCX today. HOWEVER, I also checked my bank balance soon after and realised that buying the BassRig SV, the Cali76 CB AND the DCX Bass in the same fortnight wasn't a great idea, especially before Christmas...
So I'm going to return it, although I got to give it a quick try at home (not the best thing, it's always much better in practice with the band). It's alright, I felt like it was quite "fuzzy" in its nature, but again, not the best test situation.
I think I'll buy it again next year and will give it a proper band try out. I got to say though, I'm happy with what I'm getting out of the BassRig SV + Cali76, it's got some nice drive to it.

 

[bass08053]

Christmas is one day of the year. Pedals are 365. Give it some more time

I received the DCX today. HOWEVER, I also checked my bank balance soon after and realised that buying the BassRig SV, the Cali76 CB AND the DCX Bass in the same fortnight wasn't a great idea, especially before Christmas...
So I'm going to return it, although I got to give it a quick try at home (not the best thing, it's always much better in practice with the band). It's alright, I felt like it was quite "fuzzy" in its nature, but again, not the best test situation.
I think I'll buy it again next year and will give it a proper band try out. I got to say though, I'm happy with what I'm getting out of the BassRig SV + Cali76, it's got some nice drive to it.

 

[Ian774]

My credit card says no. I’ll definitely get back to it in a few months, when I have band practices planned -we’re kinda taking a break for December, with work and holidays.
As I said I’m very happy with the sound I’m getting with the SV and the Cali76.

 

[fclefgeoff]

When I bought my first DCX, I tried it in front of the 64 Black Panel and it was OK but didn’t thrill me. When I bought the second DCX, I tried it front of a Mesa Subway Preamp/DI and liked it much better.

 

[projectapollo]

I'm liking the DCX last in the chain. Used first, the downstream effects tend to wash out the goodness. Used last, it seems to restore goodness right before the DI. (This may not apply to the Bass Rigs, however, which I have not used.)

 

[Evan J]

I'm liking the DCX last in the chain. Used first, the downstream effects tend to wash out the goodness. Used last, it seems to restore goodness right before the DI. (This may not apply to the Bass Rigs, however, which I have not used.)

IMO this function is what makes the DCX so special.

 

[PhatBottomBass1]

IMO this function is what makes the DCX so special.

Yes; it's almost impossible to get it wrong!

 

[bass08053]

Ok. I finally got to mess with my black DCX bass I got last week or so.

I need more time with it alone and with the Bassrig. My 72 P bass and Moollon P5 loved the dcx on eq mode. For some reason, it didn’t play well with my 63 P with flats. I think I’ll have to experiment more there as well.

overall, I’m really impressed and would use it by itself as my toneshaper no question. I’m hoping to tune it in drive mode with the Bassrig.

 

[ImTheOnlyOne]

I received the DCX today. HOWEVER, I also checked my bank balance soon after and realised that buying the BassRig SV, the Cali76 CB AND the DCX Bass in the same fortnight wasn't a great idea, especially before Christmas...
So I'm going to return it, although I got to give it a quick try at home (not the best thing, it's always much better in practice with the band). It's alright, I felt like it was quite "fuzzy" in its nature, but again, not the best test situation.
I think I'll buy it again next year and will give it a proper band try out. I got to say though, I'm happy with what I'm getting out of the BassRig SV + Cali76, it's got some nice drive to it.

Likely in the minority opinion, I'd have returned the Cali, kept the DCX, and used the difference to give a gift to the family, especially when you kept the BassRig.

 

[Erithon]

Likely in the minority opinion, I'd have returned the Cali, kept the DCX, and used the difference to give a gift to the family, especially when you kept the BassRig.

I'd have kept the DCX Bass over the Cali76 CB as well. I haven't played a BassRig, but pedal preamps aren't my thing (I use an on-board preamp and a tube DI) so I doubt I would have kept the Super Vintage.

 

[Gorilla Monsoon]

Likely in the minority opinion, I'd have returned the Cali, kept the DCX, and used the difference to give a gift to the family, especially when you kept the BassRig.

Was going to echo the same sentiment.