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SVT Simulation Shoot-Out

CharlieC

CharlieC

Aug 20, 2010
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#1
I created the following web page in hope that we could discuss devices that claim to simulate the classic sounds of an Ampeg SVT and perhaps "amp modeling" in general.

http://www.zinfanus.com/svt

I hope you enjoy the page and this thread.

I do not claim to be an expert, scientist, or even a great talent on bass, but it would be nice if we kept gear bashing + flaming to a minimum :-)

Cheers!
 
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I like the VT bass @ 8 o'clock the best.. on each sample.
I have a line 6 Bass Pod ProXT and it always seems too dark as with your samples.
I did a session last week and wasted too much time with sounds that always worked in teh past.. So we just miced a cab and amp and got it in one second.. and sound very much like the VT pedal on your sample
I sold my VT bass pedal last year.. looks like i need to get another one.
 
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fu22ba55 said:
I you have access to it, you may as well add the Ampeg SVX plugin to the mix.
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The SV Bass amp/SVT 8x10 models on the Axe-FX are the best I've heard so far. Redwirez has put out a set of IRs for the 8x10 that are apparently even better than the SVX plugin- I haven't bought/heard them yet myself though.
 
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The Line 6 models in my tests showed so poorly when set with flat EQ that I thought they deserved another chance against the competition.

I have updated my page to also include this new sample audio that features the default EQ settings that Line 6 suggests for their amp models.

http://www.zinfanus.com/svt

Their SVT attempt sounds much better now and is more in the same league as the others!
 
#11
finally got to listen...i still think i made the right decision with the vt and vt deluxe. however, i'd love to see a test where you pick a sound or two and try to match them with each device rather than just setting them flat. flat knobs don't necessarily mean flat response, especially with the vt, which can slice your head off with treble if you're not careful.
 
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JimmyM said:
finally got to listen...i still think i made the right decision with the vt and vt deluxe. however, i'd love to see a test where you pick a sound or two and try to match them with each device rather than just setting them flat. flat knobs don't necessarily mean flat response, especially with the vt, which can slice your head off with treble if you're not careful.
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Thanks, Jimmy, and duly noted!

As an owner and advocate of all the devices in my Shoot-Out, I don't think there are really any right or wrong decisions, just lots of subjectivity. I am simply happy having all of them in my toolbox and not having to decide on just one to use.

I like your idea about trying to match on tone and I'm seriously re-thinking my initial flat-EQ approach. I may soon be updating my Shoot-Out page under that model, especially since you were generous enough to PM me with some fine examples of your finger-style DI recordings for me to use.

To be continued ...
 
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CharlieC said:
There is no comparison to a real SVT :-)

The comparison here is between the competing units, but your feedback is appreciated none the less. Thanks!
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I agree with your statement IF everyone on talkbass knows knows how a cranked svt sounds like which is not the case at all. Hell...I didn't even know how a cranked svt sounded like until I joined this site. Some people might prefer a VT bass to ampeg svt.
 

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