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Origin Effects BASSRIG
- Thread starter Charlie Tuna
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I think Fender-style EQs are more polarizing and misunderstood (still a lot of people don't understand how a "passive EQ" tonestack works and where the more neutral settings are) and the drive from a Fender amp tends to have a more "vintage" flavor IMO (more fuzzy, less punchy). The Fender type EQ tonestack certainly still has a big fanbase- the Noble DI for example is based on a Fender EQ, just without the drive capabilities as is the old Alembic F1X and a number of other modern tube preamps like some of the Demeter options and many others so there is more direct competition in the pedal/preamp/DI world for some of these sounds. Of course Ampeg amps are still the most popular when it comes to amp tones for bass, and the EQ works in a more predictable way too.
In my experience, it is the steep low end roll off of the 2x15 cab sim on the '64. The amplifier sections sounds very good on the '64 from the 1/4" out, but the XLR cab sim is much less appealing to me. The Super Vintage 8x10 cab sim is very good.
I know I'm late to the party but damn, this thing DOES have something magic :
I've been on the "SVT chase" bandwagon since the very first VT Bass (still keeping the V1 in my arsenal). I've gone through the VT Bass Deluxe, VT Bass DI, Ampeg SGT DI, and the DSM Simplifier (my main pick for the last 4 years)… and the Origin Effects BassRig Super Vintage is just better.
Is it worth the price? That's hard to say, because all the pedals I listed above are genuinely good at the SVT + big-cab thing. They all get you in the ballpark. But where the others reach about 80-85 % of the real thing, the OE Super Vintage gets you to 90-95 %.
There's something special in the mids that just works, and it's the first pedal that actually nails the elusive "pump" feeling I love from my main stack. Can't wait to A/B it against a real SVT!
I've been on the "SVT chase" bandwagon since the very first VT Bass (still keeping the V1 in my arsenal). I've gone through the VT Bass Deluxe, VT Bass DI, Ampeg SGT DI, and the DSM Simplifier (my main pick for the last 4 years)… and the Origin Effects BassRig Super Vintage is just better.
Is it worth the price? That's hard to say, because all the pedals I listed above are genuinely good at the SVT + big-cab thing. They all get you in the ballpark. But where the others reach about 80-85 % of the real thing, the OE Super Vintage gets you to 90-95 %.
There's something special in the mids that just works, and it's the first pedal that actually nails the elusive "pump" feeling I love from my main stack. Can't wait to A/B it against a real SVT!
Agreed. Hard to say it's "worth the price", but it does the 90-95% thing WELL. I use the Singular Audio Tubedrve in front of it and the combo gives that extra 5% IMO.
I support this decision! I was about to sell the Tubedrve but I randomly just did the same thing and put it in front of a '64 BP as a tube preamp. It definitely added a subtle or not so subtle 5%. It feels like my bass is playing itself. Very inspiring.
I own two of the SV and man… it totally worth the price.
90% of SVT tone, no phase issues to deal with, no tubes to take care of, no software/ firmware updates, no menu diving…
Just great SVT tone right on my ears.
BTW… you should check out the Origin Effects instagram… seem they're releasing something bass related very soon.
90% of SVT tone, no phase issues to deal with, no tubes to take care of, no software/ firmware updates, no menu diving…
Just great SVT tone right on my ears.
BTW… you should check out the Origin Effects instagram… seem they're releasing something bass related very soon.
Can't remember exactly where they said they have some "classic studio sounds" coming for bass in 2026. I'm guessing it could be something like the mantle.
Hope that by "Classic Studio Sounds" they mean a 1073 clone in pedal form.
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It really feels fantastic. I love the vibe of these two together.
Man I'm still holding out hope for an eventual AD200 Orange Bassrig.
Everything here is why I love the SV. I'm going back and forth now between the SV and the new Mesa Preamp pedal. SV just works and gives me the sound I want. The Mesa is brilliant and makes me wants a D-800+ to have just an amp and cab, but i'm still learning all the dials and fiddling around too much at this stage, so I have fallen back on my SV when we played live the other day. They are both just rock solid pedals.
I will have to try a tube something in front to see how that goes at some point.
I've a great results using the Markbass Compressore before the SV. Super smooth warm clean tone.
As we know it's been stated multiple times, but I sure hope whatever's next has options for the cab sim routing... my oh my, even as one who hasn't owned one of the BassRig pedals yet, the option to put the cab sim on the Amp Out jack, DI out, both, or none, would be an absolute game changer for possibilities of keeping them mounted on a board and less "desk mobile," if you will!
I've been running my bass through Fender Rumbles for my big band practices and gigs. With the "Vintage" switch engaged, I like the tone. It's thick and creamy while still defined. It's the best amp that I found for this. At times, there isn't an amp provided or we need to go direct. I've been using the Tone Hammer with does a good job, but I can't get it to sound like the Rumble. So I bought the Origin Effects '64. I've been A/B ing it through the Rumble's effects send, bypassing the pre. I can't really get the '64 to sound exactly like the Rumble, but it's closer than the Tone Hammer. It also sounds better than the Rumble. It's thicker and with more note definition, more note integrity. It's just more bottomy. I don't know if it's mids or bass. I can't really tell. The difference is subtle, but it's there. It sounds better.
I'm using the '64 on the Blackpanel, Fat setting, by the way. I just thought I would post this here, in case there's another big band bassist looking for "that" sound. I think it's in the '64.
I'm using the '64 on the Blackpanel, Fat setting, by the way. I just thought I would post this here, in case there's another big band bassist looking for "that" sound. I think it's in the '64.
New Origin Effects pedal coming out on the 28-07-26 according to Facebook:
I'm way late to the game on these pedals but took delivery of a SV today. Can't believe the heft on this thing! Seriously built like a tank. Only had about 20 minutes with it but hooked it up to my Neve Shelford channel then into Studio One. Instant killer recorded bass tone. This will make laying down great sounding bass tracks super easy and consistent with no fuss, love that!
I then plugged into the return on my 78 SVT and Heritage fridge cab. I only had about 10 minutes with it and don't want to rush to judgment but it sounded nothing like my SVT. It sounded good, and I'm sure with some tweaking I'll get it closer but initially I'm not feeling it for that application. My hope was to be able to get some of the SVT growl at lower home volumes. Hoping I just need some more time with it to find that sound.
I then plugged into the return on my 78 SVT and Heritage fridge cab. I only had about 10 minutes with it and don't want to rush to judgment but it sounded nothing like my SVT. It sounded good, and I'm sure with some tweaking I'll get it closer but initially I'm not feeling it for that application. My hope was to be able to get some of the SVT growl at lower home volumes. Hoping I just need some more time with it to find that sound.
Gemini AI is predicting a dedicated "Halcyon style" bass overdrive pedal with adaptive circuitry. It gives lower probabilities to another Bassig or smaller preamp.
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