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Sansamp RBI recording set up

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Schooley_m

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May 22, 2016
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#1
Hello all, I currently only have my bass (Ibanez SR500) and my now dead practice amp that isn't worth fixing. I recently played through a buddies RBI and loved the tone (he was using a Hartke LH1000 through an Ampeg 8x10). After talking to him about how i wanted to get a home recording set up going, and also needed a practice amp, he recommended that i just get an RBI and run it through an interface, using monitors as my "cab". What do you guys think of this idea? Currently looking at purchasing the RBI, a focusrite scarlett 2i4, and a pair of M-Audio AV-42's, using reaper as my DAW. I have very little experience with this type of set up, and would love to get some experienced feedback before dropping all this cash.
 
#2
A good solution. Much better than most direct outs of amps or miking an amp without knowing how to do it or the right room.
I don't know if I would go for the rack solution. Maybe try other offerings like the VT Bass DI from SansAmp.
Make sure that your interface allows you to bypass the preamp or that it has good mic preamps. If you use the DI out from the Sansamp, your bass signal is at mic-level!
 
#3
What you describe is similar to my setup: RBI -> MOTU 828mk3 -> Logic Pro X. I use the RBI for bass and guitar preamp before the interface and works quite well. In Logic, I may use any number of guitar/bass VSTs to further shape the tone. I'm running Mackie MR5 mk3 studio monitors and it all sounds pretty good - but more often than not, I'll practice with the headphones on. I never bust out my bass amp for home practice or recording.

Schooley_m said:
Hello all, I currently only have my bass (Ibanez SR500) and my now dead practice amp that isn't worth fixing. I recently played through a buddies RBI and loved the tone (he was using a Hartke LH1000 through an Ampeg 8x10). After talking to him about how i wanted to get a home recording set up going, and also needed a practice amp, he recommended that i just get an RBI and run it through an interface, using monitors as my "cab". What do you guys think of this idea? Currently looking at purchasing the RBI, a focusrite scarlett 2i4, and a pair of M-Audio AV-42's, using reaper as my DAW. I have very little experience with this type of set up, and would love to get some experienced feedback before dropping all this cash.
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