sansamp VT Bass Vs. regular sansamp bass driver

[quadrogong]

has anyone A?B'ed them? what's the difference sonically?
i LOVE the regular sansamp,havnt tried the VT yet
any input/reviews?

 

[danjerl]

I have both and they are the two most used pedals on my board. The BDDI gives me a clean tone with the instant ability of adding mild dirt when I need it. It is my almost always on pedal...on about 70% of the time. I run my Ken Smith basses through it. The VT is another pedal is it is almost always on when I use the P and the J basses. Because I don't have an Ampeg SVT amp, this little beauty gives me the best amp simulation.

The only thing I have to complain about the VT, which isn't really a problem but I like to complain, is the fact that there is no xlr on it. But like I said, it really isn't a problem. I run it through a Radial or a Countryman DI.

I've run both pedals straight to a power amp, Aguilar DB 750, and they work flawlessly! And I've run them straight to a mixer, flawlessly!!

I guess to answer your question, the BDDI can give you a clean and mildly dirty tone. The VT will give you a true SVT tone...if that's what you're looking for.

 

[propel]

please do a search man

 

[joeyl]

my gripe with the VT is that the case looks super cheap, especially if compared to EHX pedals, and if you use an active bass, you will have a hard time controlling the gain and get a usable sound. When used with a passive old Jazz it was decent but I won't mistake it with a driven SVT. I sold my VT.

 

[smo]

I have both.

I've been quite impressed by the VT - but I think the BDDI is gonna be more versatile.
This is all gonna depend on what equipment you use - especially the bass and amp.
And of course - whether you use them as a dirt box or as a pre-amp.
I use mine as a pre- directly into a tube slave.

I personally like both.
I don't think the VT is better than the BDDI - just easier to dial in a sound you like.
BUT - without a blend feature - there are some sounds the BDDI can get that a VT just can't.
It's really up to what you want it for.

For a simple dirtbox - the VT is pretty good. Very easy to adjust in the middle of a live set.
Can't say that a bout the Programmable BDDI, which I'll be selling for that very reason.

As a pre-amp, the PBDDI is waaaay more adaptable than the VT.

But don't trust me - go try one.

 

[pedulla-2007]

For potential VT buyers too lazy to search like me, It was exactly what I wanted to know. Good reading.

 

[birminghambass]

I've used a BDDI for the last 6 years. A month ago I bought a VT Bass. After a few gigs and many hours jamming in my basement I've decided I prefer the VT. IMO the VT retains more of your instruments signature sound. It seems to let the high end come through and breathe a little better. I know the BDDI has a blend knob, but it never sounded good unless it was cranked. I still love the BDDI but to me the VT is like version 2.0, simply better in every way. I think the reason it doesn't have a DI is because it would be take away from sales of the original.

 

[Vic Winters]

my gripe with the VT is that the case looks super cheap, especially if compared to EHX pedals, and if you use an active bass, you will have a hard time controlling the gain and get a usable sound. When used with a passive old Jazz it was decent but I won't mistake it with a driven SVT. I sold my VT.

I regularly use Ibanez ATKs, and I've never had a problem controlling gain or getting a usable sound. But then again they're fairly low output as far as actives go.

 

[Wud]

Had the chance to A/B the two for a few days.
I hugely prefered the sound of the VT over the BDDI.
I stuck with the VT as I didn't need the D.I. option anyway.
Build quality might be slightly better with the BDDI.

 

[ibnzneksrul]

I have both and they are the two most used pedals on my board.

+1, same here. Both sound great in their own respects.

 

[SwitchGear]

To Me the BDDI sucked out the mids and I got lost in the mix. I had and sold the Sansamp version and still have a BD121.

I have a new VT bass on order and I'll see what it can do for my tone soon.