Tech 21 BDD vs. Character Series - Same Tones?

[Hippos Melas]

Yes, did a search. Didn't find anything useful related to my question.

I'm considering buying one of these two, but don't know whether I'd like to shell out the extra $$$ for the Character Series (programmable VT Bass). I like the tones you can get out of the Bass Drive Deluxe, but I'm just curious for those of us that own/have owned both, can you get the same tones out of them? I particularly like the over driven sound from the BDD as heard in this video at 5:32. Can I get that from the VT Bass as well?

 

[tech21nyc]

There is a certain amount of overlap between the two pedals. The feature set is the same. The main difference is that the Bass Driver Deluxe is designed for more modern tones and the mids are scooped plus you have the blend function which allows you to dial in your unprocessed bass sound with the SansAmp sound.

The Vt Bass Deluxe's tones cover more vintage Ampeg territory but that pedal can produce more gain than the BDD. It would really be best to try both and see which works best for your playing style, bass, amp, and your technique.

Here is a demo of the Vt Bass pedal and it gets pretty crunchy around 3:07. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_be9GSlt_eQ

 

[smallbutmighty]

I find the VT Bass pedal superior in every way for my needs.

I get better sounds for recording from it than I ever did with the BDD. I wish the VT had the XLR functionality, but sound-wise it's no contest for me.

 

[Nephilymbass]

The RBI has been my baby since it came out. You don't like it?

 

[Lemoore-on]

I have both deluxes. I kinda wish I had kept my 1st VT (sold it to get the VTD) I could have ran it thru the BDD and then had both.

 

[Gomeztool]

Based on those clips I think I will be happy with the gain the BDDI provides if it means I get a nice DI to boot.