VT Deluxe Talkbass group purchase?

[JimmyM]

Would be nice to know how it compares with the VT Bass pedal, if there any differences in sound....

none that i could hear without ab-ing it.

 

[Rickett Customs]

I wish the fx loop had a separate switch. When you double click it, it momentarily switches over to the other input bank (during that first click) and your tone/volume changes during that moment.

It's designed to either be on or off for any particular channel, not for switching in "real time".

 

[nboyer941]

I see. I'm still debating whether or not to use it. I like it because it could be useful to get a couple pedals out of my chain.

 

[12bass]

none that i could hear without ab-ing it.

Thanks! Thought someone mentioned that they thought the Deluxe sounded better than the pedal.

 

[behndy]

this thing KILLS. roarRr.

lol.... 'cept i've been running without a VT for awhile so i have to retweak all my settings next week when i get some time with my main rig.

effects loop question - i'm kinda an idjit sometimes... so, what's the benefit of having pedals in the efx loop? just for like having a bypass loop that lets you sorta turn off and on multiple pedals at the same time? it doesn't do any type of blend right?

*wobbles in ignorance*

see, IGNORANCE wobbles go counter clockwise, HAPPY wobbles are almost a figure eight type oscillation. but ALWAYS left to right.

sorta like front to back.

don't wanna get 'em mixed up.

 

[LeeP]

effects loop question - i'm kinda an idjit sometimes... so, what's the benefit of having pedals in the efx loop? just for like having a bypass loop that lets you sorta turn off and on multiple pedals at the same time? it doesn't do any type of blend right?

I'm pretty much of an effects idjit myself, but I've got one particular tune that my band does that I use chorus. Before, I had to do some tweaking on the VT or the basss (or both) to get the right sound with the pedal. Now, I have it all preset, leave the chorus pedal on, and just tap that channel when it's time to go! But that's the only time I use the loop, I'm sure others are more sophisticated.

I'm loving this thing already! As soon as I got it, I preset Jimmy's SVT and fliptop settings, the chorus setting, and one dirtier, growlier channel for certain songs. And I did that in the 30 minutes before rehearsal Tuesday as soon as I got the pedal! My sound guy (who generally hates bass pedals) liked the XLR out and the fact that he didn't see me fiddling with any knobs during practice (he'll tolerate a pedal if you don't change anything after he gets the board set!) I've got a little refining to do on the settings before a gig Friday night but I'm really glad I invested in this.

Thank you Kesslari and thank you Perfect Bass!!

 

[LeeP]

Has anybody started a VT Deluxe club?? I don't want responsibility for tracking numbers, but if anybody starts one I want in!

 

[Agito]

Okay, I've ordered mine !

 

[Bassmunnky]

Question.

I want to use this with my Peavey Pro Bass 500. Do you think I can connect the line level signal of the VT to the power amplifier (i.e. external preamp jack). This jack‚ when used‚ disconnects the internal preamp, which is what I want to try.

Don't want to fry the amp and I don't see any warnings about doing this but want to be damn sure

 

[Jake of Bass]

From my (quite hazy) memory of audio the line level of the VT should be lower than the preamp would be anyway.

 

[Ewo]

Me too. my doorbell is broken. I left him a note to knock loudly.

Like this! (Lyrics in the chorus...)

 

[kesslari]

While I've got this buildup of good will and all... I'll make a shameless plug.

Check out my band Funkranomicon on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/funkranomicon#p/u/0/j5VYYsCzj0g

and if you like us, friend or like us on Facebook or Myspace.

Gracias

 

[etoncrow]

Jonathon, you are a shameless hussy but I did enjoy listening to your band...thanks for sharing and thanks again for the pedal logistics.

edit: sorry about not tagging your sites...I am nobodys friend

 

[Ewo]

Props! Nice material, and you've got a real nice sound in the track, dude.

 

[ahc]

I preset Jimmy's SVT and fliptop settings

JimmyM, or anyone else... Can you point me to those settings? Or tell me how they differ from Tech21's presets?
I'm such an effects noob!
Thanks,
Al

PS: How about a thread to post settings? Unless of course one considers their secret sauce proprietary

 

[behndy]

FINE... fb fan'deded.

good luck at the Santa Cruz show!

 

[etoncrow]

JimmyM, or anyone else... Can you point me to those settings? Or tell me how they differ from Tech21's presets?...

Check this out: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=534183

 

[ahc]

Check this out: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=534183

Thank you!
Al

 

[JimmyM]

From my (quite hazy) memory of audio the line level of the VT should be lower than the preamp would be anyway.

it actually has a switch for line or instrument level.

 

[Jake of Bass]

it actually has a switch for line or instrument level.

I forgot that, but it was 2am at the time (now up getting ready for work at 7am...)