there are cheaper ones available from other providers. GigRig just has a good reputation for high quality gear.After tax+shipping that would add another $100 to the $500 cost of a new XB driver.
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New Tech 21 XB Driver
- Thread starter BrentSimons
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I have noticed that in the following video, Tim did not adjust the master volume when he engaged the Mix switch...but he did adjust it when he hit the crossover switch...
I just realized this is going to need an 18v power supply. Without a built in tuner, that takes the GAS out of my sails quite a bit b/c I was hoping to have a board with just a tuner and the XB. I currently power my little board from my TU-3's single power supply+ daisy chain. Sticking to 9v makes power supply issues easy b/c you can get a 1 Spot anywhere, which is a gig saver as I'm sure plenty of us have experienced. I have no doubt this beast needs the 18v to operate, but it looks like I won't be adding this to my preamp collection. On the bright side, I won't have to sell my Geddy DI-2112 to help pay for it. I do so love that thing.
Good catch, I was unaware of the 18v requirement.
Same as you I'm not surprised, given all the features in that box. Fortunately it's not a big deal for me because I have an 18V wall wart that I've used with various pedals that require or simply run better at 18V. I'll mostly use the XB as a single-pedal tone solution, but I suppose there might come a time when I want to combine it with another 18V pedal... cross that bridge if I come to it!
The dUg pedal's onboard tuner is a great feature, but when I'm not using that I go with a clip-on. I get that some will not use clip on tuners, but they've become very good! I recommend Peterson, TC, Korg.
My hunch is that crossover mode will be its own animal, so to speak. That is, I will not be surprised (or disappointed) if I have to tweak volume when switching between crossover and other modes.
Of course I understand that some are hoping to get multiple great tones out of the XB -- but clean/dirty/mix should provide enough variety using footswitches alone (I'm guessing this won't be a problem).
I'm one of these. I use it for home and sometimes for practice, but a clip on while you're playing is too Boomer for me, sorry
I'm one of these. I use it for home and sometimes for practice, but a clip on while you're playing is too Boomer for me, sorry
Where I live it's the kids who use clip ons while the boomers stick with their pedals (or hand-helds or rack units), but hey, whatever works!
The more think about it, the more I am convinced that I will need to get this one...despite the heavy price tag. There are just so many ways I can use it...-it's so flexible!
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I know that its not exactly the same, but I have used the Landmark 300 for years which does the same thing minus the crossover. I never had an issue with volume. I always set the dirty channel a little louder than the clean, but mostly used the blended sound. I would dial in the blended tone first, then tweak the clean and dirty channels. Hope this helps.
I'm really looking forward to this pedal.
It's good to know that the manufacturer has a history of products where blending and switching channels was executed without any issues...
Me too! With this single pedal, I should be able to achieve similar results for which I need several pedals on my large pedalboard...
That's how I've been using the dUg pedal! Of course the dUg has that noticeable flavor, some mid scoop. It works great with my P-style basses (same as it does for dUg himself), but it would be nice to have more versatility, and the XB will definitely provide that.
Howdy guys! yes I’m using the XB Diver this weekend for two shows and I’m stoked for it.
Also I have used it with a 9v supply and the Trutone voltage doubler cable. (Which I will be using this weekend) and it performs perfectly!
Also I have used it with a 9v supply and the Trutone voltage doubler cable. (Which I will be using this weekend) and it performs perfectly!
Looks like the XB is back on the menu, boys!
What concerns me is that there is no mute switch for silent tuning.
I don't see a point having tuner output without being able to mute the other outputs... I would suggest replacing the On/Bypass switch with a mute switch.
Just saying...
I still plan to get this pedal.
I don't see a point having tuner output without being able to mute the other outputs... I would suggest replacing the On/Bypass switch with a mute switch.
Just saying...
I still plan to get this pedal.
Yes you are right. This type of pedal is not like distortion or chorus that you want to put on and off frequently. It is always on type preamp just like full amp's preamp. Mute on/off is much more useful.
Tech 21 updated the XB Driver photo a while back, with the HPF and LPF properly labeled, along with some changes to the crossover frequencies.
Tech 21 updated the XB Driver photo a while back, with the HPF and LPF properly labeled, along with some changes to the crossover frequencies.
I hope that's not the final design. White indicator lines on silver knobs is not gig-friendly!
Fortunately, this looks like a corrected photoshop of the original photo. The NAMM demo unit had black on silver (though the filters were still mislabeled).
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