Which of these for a midscoop?

the cheapest way is doing it on your amp

 

I voted for the VT, but you'd get a more scooped sound out of a BDDI. The tone I'm getting with VT is very mid grindy, you can dial in a scooped sound though.

 

I vote none of those items. Instead, I suggest this:
E.W.S. Bass Mid Control

+/- 12db at a frequency between 120hz and 3khz. Boom! Done.

 

(Assuming you're happy with your basic sound) I'd go for the MarkBass pedal. I have a MarkBass SA450, and I like the VPF control on that on the rare occasions when I want a mid-scoop.

Functionally I'm pretty sure it's a bit more sophisticated than just a simple eq as, to my ears, it's a slightly different sound than just doing the smiley-face thing.

 

Amazon.com: Hartke VXL Bass Attack Preamp Pedal: Musical Instruments
$99

 

It's just a notch filter at 380Hz. The Low Mid EQ knob on Markbass amps is a cut/boost at 360Hz, but the Q (slope) is more gentle than the VPF notch filter.

VPF = 380Hz, narrow band, -18dB
Low Mid = 360Hz, wide band, +/-16dB

You can actually use the VPF to get a scoop in the middle of your mid boost, should you want that.

 

+1

More versatile and a small foot print. But run it on an isolated power supply, at 18V is better.

 

Another +1 for the EWS BMC. An unbelievably wide range of sounds from just two controls in a tiny pedal. No bad sounds in it. So simple to use. And adds 'balls' to your sound. EVERY bass player should own one!

 

Sadowsky Preamp?

 

It might be a bit too extravagant and/or expensive for a simple problem such as this, but this is one of the many things that the Aguilar Tonehammer can accomplish for you. If you prefer having a 'one knob scooper', then I vote WTDI. I rarely use the enhance knob on my amp, but it seems to satisfy a lot of more scoop-happy players.

Martin

 

Get a dedicated EQ pedal, like the Source Audio Programmable EQ - cheaper and way more flexible.

 

+1

20db notch filter between 90Hz and 1kHz. Easily found used @ ~$60. Excellent DI, and pretty good OD.

 

#1 Aphex Bass Xciter

#2 Hartke VXL

#3 Bass Driver DI

 

Ever considered a Tronographic Rusty Box? while its mojo is in the mids, they can also be scooped as well giving a nice... well, scooped modern tone.

unless you are looking to shape your tone considerably though, I'd suggest going with an eq pedal like the geb-7 or using your amps eq!

 

^not sure if being serious...