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It does? What speaker(s) is it simulating, and is it switchable?
Doesn't look to be switchable. I'm thinking, given that they have said the sansamp in that one is based on their VT, that the spkr sim emparts something of an (S)VT quality, ie 8x10
I'm guessing this is not included but is there a way to bypass the Sansamp so it doesn't effect the sound coming out of your cab but the effects and compressor effect both the pa and bass cab? I use a Sansamp as a DI only but adding those effects and compressor would eliminate my need for a pedalboard.
The sansamp section is separate, and can be turned off. If you're asking if you can send the sansamp out the xlr, but not out the 1/4", I don't think so, but I don't know
Damn, this would have definitely been on my wish list when I was doing a lot of road work. It would have made a great backup and solution for gigs were breaking out a rig was not practical.
To those who have played through one, what did you think of the comp? On board compressors are often meh. I'm hoping Tech21 spend some time on a good compressor.
To those who have played through one, what did you think of the comp? On board compressors are often meh. I'm hoping Tech21 spend some time on a good compressor.
It's worth noting that according to various sources, the "speaker sim" in the Sansamp section is just a mild EQ curve. It shapes the frequency response at the output just enough prevent extraneous frequencies from spoiling the tone when you go direct, but it doesn't add simulated cone cry, large low-mid bumps, etc., that would cause problems when plugged into the front of an amp.
Obviously it's not going to perfectly mimic the sound of a mic'd cab at full volume, but it works exactly as advertised with the guitar version. In my testing, it allowed me to improve the sound of so-so combo amps, and fix FOH problems with the same unit. All it takes is a tweak of the tone controls for each source.
Very thoughtful design, and I'm hoping that the bass version works just as well.
Obviously it's not going to perfectly mimic the sound of a mic'd cab at full volume, but it works exactly as advertised with the guitar version. In my testing, it allowed me to improve the sound of so-so combo amps, and fix FOH problems with the same unit. All it takes is a tweak of the tone controls for each source.
Very thoughtful design, and I'm hoping that the bass version works just as well.
Is it just me, or are the NAMM videos for the Bass version absolutely horrible?
Tech 21 should invest in some proper promotional videos.
Based on YouTube, I would have written the Fly Rig off if I hadn't already experienced how nice the guitar version sounds with a bass...
Tech 21 should invest in some proper promotional videos.
Based on YouTube, I would have written the Fly Rig off if I hadn't already experienced how nice the guitar version sounds with a bass...
I thought they were really bad as well and I'm a big fan of their products. It would be nice to see a few decent videos with actual bass players playing.
I agree; all the sounds demoed were with the respective knobs dimed - Q and Range on the filter, Mix on the chorus - nothing nuanced at all. I do love the phat synth sound of all the crap turned on at once though, i'll have to admit.
Yeah, the chorus is set at a fixed rate (might be 0 actually) and depth, and the one knob is to blend it in with nonchorused signal, dry to wet. 100% wet is toooooo much, but the character of the chorus is not bad, esp for the synthy sound they tout.
Yeah, my thing with it is that that one thing seems to be the entire focus of the effects on all the videos. What about JUST a chorus??
I prefer simplicity over tweakability because I tend to spend more time looking for "the sound" than actually playing if given half a chance...
According to Sweetwater, it is not going to ship until Mid May. I have been keeping an eye on this. I hope it comes out soon.
