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Worship Bass Pedalboards

#11,061
NickyBass said:
:cringe: :)

But, but, but, the Noble has 9v outlets...Hahaha.

They are both nice preamps, but the Noble just has the sound that I've been looking for. I would be happy with either though.
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lol. When I played the Khan side by side the Noble, I preferred the Khan. I like the full frequency response of the VTDI, and am really not a fan of the slight mid scoop of the Noble.

TBH though, in a live band situation no one in the congregation can tell the difference between either of them, an RNDI, or a Walrus Canvas DI.... I said what I said. lol
 
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#11,062
Johno Dunn said:
I’m in the unique position to play with the same group of musicians every Sunday. As a result, we are encouraged to find our own “sound”. I play only fretless, so I don’t use many effects at all, and don’t have to chase tones that others do. I get most of my tonal variations with hand placement and string attack. My IE board is tuner>compression>noise suppression>SA Zio>SL CabZone>FOH. I don’t listen to the bass parts on MultiTracks, I create my own based on the people I play with, and the congregation we lead in Worship. I’m not saying either way is better, this just works for my situation.
In my secular band I use lots of effects!
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That is a great perspective. For years I did my own thing most Sundays, no effects, did not listen to the bass parts on multitrack, added my own fills, played what the band was feeling and did OK. Probably overplayed, honestly. It is only recently I've started to "study" these recording bass parts closely and I've been quite surprised at what is really going on under the surface. So, my current improvement initiative is to better dial in the tones of the recordings, get the song dynamics more in line with the recordings, etc. Could just be a phase?
 
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MikoFX said:
lol. When I played the Khan side by side the Noble, I preferred the Khan. I like the full frequency response of the VTDI, and am really not a fan of the slight mid scoop of the Noble.

TBH though, in a live band situation no one in the congregation can tell the difference between either of them, an RNDI, or a Walrus Canvas DI.... I said what I said. lol
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I haven't tried the Khan, but hear good things about it. I think price of entry is one thing, but the price of "what-I-would-have-spent-if-I-kept-looking" is another. The Noble kept me from looking for other options, so I think it probably saved me money. (Nice spin, huh?) :)

I agree that noone else will notice, but I love the tone that I'm getting in my IEMs.
 
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NickyBass said:
I haven't tried the Khan, but hear good things about it. I think price of entry is one thing, but the price of "what-I-would-have-spent-if-I-kept-looking" is another. The Noble kept me from looking for other options, so I think it probably saved me money. (Nice spin, huh?) :)

I agree that noone else will notice, but I love the tone that I'm getting in my IEMs.
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No spin.... That's probably a fact. I for one have spent way more money than I would be proud to admit chasing tone.

What we hear in our IEMs makes all the difference in the world. It's got to sound good to us or it affects confidence & as a result what/how we're playing.
 
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#11,067
NickyBass said:
I agree. There are a lot of effects going on underneath...and a lot of fills. I do try to emulate those tones--though not exactly.
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Exploring the tone side of the recordings has resulted in me using progressively more and more drive and a pick more frequently. I was afraid to be too aggressive, now I'm realizing that is a good space to sit in. Helps with mud and note intelligibility for the congregation.
 
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projectapollo said:
I bought our church a buttkicker transducer system and it makes the IEM mix soooo pleasing. What a cool psychological trick.
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I'd like to put one of those on every chair in the sanctuary.
I've never tried one, but I see them mentioned a lot.

projectapollo said:
Exploring the tone side of the recordings has resulted in me using progressively more and more drive and a pick more frequently. I was afraid to be too aggressive, now I'm realizing that is a good space to sit in. Helps with mud and note intelligibility for the congregation.
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Oh, I've turned into a full on pick player...well, not full on, but I certainly love the tones I'm getting with the pick and overdrive. I never would have tried that on my own. So, emulating other tones has brought a new level or creativity that I can call on when desired.
 
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projectapollo said:
This! I bought our church a buttkicker transducer system and it makes the IEM mix soooo pleasing. What a cool psychological trick.
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I DIY'd my bassboard transducer system. I do have an unused buttkicker transducer at home, and it feels great with one transducer... but the size and weight is why I went with 2 Dayton Audio BST-1's. Probably the same weight, but the lower profile is so much easier to transport. The emersion of feeling your bass with IEM's is worth bringing it as part of my gear to church, but if we weren't a church-in-a-box church... and had a permanent building, I would probably make a new bassboard with my unused buttkicker, and leave it at church. I would like to use the unused buttkicker to give me the feel of the kick drum in different channel... but I already transport enough gear on Sundays.
 
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projectapollo said:
To me, the $600 value proposition on the CAPO is that it could replace my DCX Bass for clean/EQ/Saturation (CAPO A Side), replace my RAT pedal for heavier OD (CAPO B Side), and replace my RNDI. If I can get saturation, EQ, OD, DI, and some utility loops from one device that makes it work for my needs. The clean DI out is a bonus. More testing to follow.....
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You make a compelling argument.
 
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After a few years with a Helix floor, or Native, I decided it was time for a change. May keep the floor for guitar. May sell it with the guitars. I’m really just interested in playing bass.

Anyway, my new entry into pedalboard world when I need some effects. I expect to change a few things out, may get a different board, may not. The hole is for an Octamizer when it arrives. I have a Monique that will carry more than 50% of the times I play all by itself, but this should do nicely when I need a little more sauce.

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MikoFX said:
lol. When I played the Khan side by side the Noble, I preferred the Khan. I like the full frequency response of the VTDI, and am really not a fan of the slight mid scoop of the Noble.
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so far I agree and I’m glad I’m not alone in hearing it. I’m not giving up on the noble yet because it’s still new to me and I want to A/B them with some people.
 
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BassJuju said:
After a few years with a Helix floor, or Native, I decided it was time for a change. May keep the floor for guitar. May sell it with the guitars. I’m really just interested in playing bass.

Anyway, my new entry into pedalboard world when I need some effects. I expect to change a few things out, may get a different board, may not. The hole is for an Octamizer when it arrives. I have a Monique that will carry more than 50% of the times I play all by itself, but this should do nicely when I need a little more sauce.

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Welcome back! (to analog world)

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