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[Kro]

Same setting even if I have the fly rig v2?

No. The tonal profiles of each pre-EQ are quite different. Bite on the SH-1 does not behave in quite the same way as other units. It's a much broader mids/highs boost than what's found on the VTs IIRC from my playing around with it.

Fly Rig v2 is the one that has the option for both Bass Driver and VT options right? If so, to get in the SH1 ballpark, from memory, I'd recommend using the VT character option, with bite engaged, and then bump up mids a bit.

It won't be the same, but should be able to get a similar vibe.

 

[Roxbororob]

Same setting even if I have the fly rig v2?

Its a start...but since Tech 21 told you they (SH & Fly) are very similar I would begin by adjusting all similar controls on the Fly rig to the settings in the SH manual.

Kro advice seems good.

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[Pantofolaio79]

Thank you so much for your advice I will make a few attempts

 

[woodyng2]

I’m just finding this thread today, but I’ve been using tech 21 products regularly over the last 13 years.
Starting with the original series VT pedal, replaced with the VT DI, absolutely indispensable boxes for me.
I’ve also owned and loved a Landmark 300 amp, and a VT 500 amp.
Ultimately I deferred to using Markbass amps/cabs, but still with the VT DI as a preamp.
My only other tech 21 gear is the clean boost/fuzz pedal, which I adore for both functions.

 

[IvanMike]

Late to This part of the party but after looking I couldn’t find the information I wanted so forgive me.

I’ve had a BDDI for almost 30 years. It’s been in and out for a long time. I have a bit of a love/hate (mostly love) relationship with it because it can suck the mids out and I don’t have the updated version with the mid control.

I’ve been curious about the YYZ and 2112 pedals. I did see on YouTube how you can access and set the internal control to make the 2112 a mono unit where the two channels blend internally.

I’m curious how different these pedals sound from the standard BDDI and if there is a marked difference/advantage to using a 2112 over the YYZ if you use it in a mono stomp box fashion.

 

[Leo was right]

Sample settings are just a starting point. We all have different taste, different gear. Vintage example: way way back in the day, I noted the EQ settings used by a talented local bassist on his 70's SVT 8x10 stack. I dialed up those same settings on my own 70's SVT 8x10 stack, but hated the result. We both played passive Fender P-basses strung with rounds, both fingerstyle. It was just bizarre. He got killer tone with his rig, and I could get my own killer tone through my rig, but with very different settings... and my killer tone was not the same as his.

Even regarding solid state devices, I don't often get the result I expect when using sample settings from a manual. That's because one person's passive P-bass will behave differently than another's active Stingray. And one person might have a modern-sounding tweetered speaker cab, while another might have a vintage sounding cab, and another might be running direct to a DAW without speaker simulator.

Also: as you see in posts above, there's a difference of opinion on the Blend control. Some swear by 100% wet, while others are equally committed to blending in some dry.

So again: use the sample settings as a starting point. If you think there's too much presence and not enough low end, then adjust to taste.

You are right, the only missing variable in your equation is your fingers versus his fingers. It play an important role and interact in the total mix in your cab. It can explain why you have a similar result with a different setting.

Last week I rediscover how good my V1 Paradriver sound, unfortunatly it die after a couple of days, so I run to music store and buy a new one V2. This thing really rocks with all my basses, all my amps, it is a well kept secret.

 

[BEADist]

Last week I rediscover how good my V1 Paradriver sound, unfortunatly it die after This thing really rocks with all my basses, all my amps, it is a well kept secret.

I know that secret!

 

[wolfkeller]

Finally!

 

[Isaac_James]

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Nice. Never seen one in red before... is that a special edition? Anything different under the hood?

 

[wolfkeller]

Nice. Never seen one in red before... is that a special edition? Anything different under the hood?

It's a japan only version, exact same bddi v2. I just had a thing for the red one.

 

[Finger Blister]

Big fan of the Tech21 Deluxe Character Series. These are never sell essential tools. Must have 6 presets.

 

[Pantofolaio79]

Hi, I would like to ask you if it is possible to connect the bass fly rig v2 and sh1 in series, in order to use them separately, thanks a lot

 

[Zooberwerx]

Hi, I would like to ask you if it is possible to connect the bass fly rig v2 and sh1 in series, in order to use them separately, thanks a lot

Should be fine...I've considered doing the same with Tim's guitar fly rig. You'll have to do some serious re-shuffling of the gain / level structure, though.

Riis

 

[Pantofolaio79]

Should be fine...I've considered doing the same with Tim's guitar fly rig. You'll have to do some serious re-shuffling of the gain / level structure, though.

Riis

Thanks a lot!

 

[Zooberwerx]

Thanks a lot!

Kinda curious as to how this plays-out, particularly the pedal order. The BFR v2 also has an FX loop so you have that extra option.

Riis

 

[Pantofolaio79]

Kinda curious as to how this plays-out, particularly the pedal order. The BFR v2 also has an FX loop so you have that extra option.

Riis

Exactly I would use that option.. to try..

 

[FirewalZ]

Just throwing this out there….How does the BDDI compare with the Paradriver? They look pretty similar, but tonally how do they differ?

 

[Michael Vee]

Just throwing this out there….How does the BDDI compare with the Paradriver? They look pretty similar, but tonally how do they differ?

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These two Tech21 pedals have been around for years and have been discussed extensively.

 

[FirewalZ]

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These two Tech21 pedals have been around for years and have been discussed extensively.

Yea, I noticed that after my post….and knew that was coming

 

[wolfkeller]

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But ill give you an answer. For bddi, think modern, scooped type sound. Para, more like an ampeg svt kinda sound. Alot more midrange and control of it.