I usually keep my mxr bass di+ on clean at all times when I play live. However, whenever I try to use the distortion channel, there is a significant volume loss in the mix. Is there any way to get around this?
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volume loss
- Thread starter Shafty Magee
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Distortion is by its very nature also compression. So your dynamic "center" is probably suddenly much lower. If you have some kind of boost on your distortion unit you should crank it up. Or add like a limiter between it and the di and crank the threshold down to make it more sensitive to quieter sounds.
I solve this with a Zoom B2, which allows me to set different gain levels and limiter thresholds for each effect/amp combination. There are some limitations with that approach but maybe a volume pedal or EQ unit -- anything that allows you to increase the gain with distortion.
I solve this with a Zoom B2, which allows me to set different gain levels and limiter thresholds for each effect/amp combination. There are some limitations with that approach but maybe a volume pedal or EQ unit -- anything that allows you to increase the gain with distortion.
