Just added the Revolt Bass to my pedal board. Absolutely stunning! Having played through SVT's this pedal is as advertised. Shout out to Jamie - always killing it!
I have to say that the clean and dirt channel sounds amazing and feels like the real thing through my headphones. I dont care about the lack of mid control, find that my p- and jazz bass really shines through it anyway. An excellent product for sure.
This might be the best demo I've seen of this unit. The other demos sounded very bad with any attempt at a more modern hard rock sound. This sounded much better. I don't think I'm going to replace my Microbass 3 with this, but still pretty cool.
I can see so much value in this - especially for a "rock" bassist... but I think, if you dial things just so, there is a LOT that can be covered... Out of interest, what is the fast song Jamie is playing around 04:50?
Firstly, incredible playing! Secondly, do you know of an alternative that does just that clean channel sound? That's the only thing that I'm looking for. Thanks in advance.
Cool idea and looks, but I wish it had mid & mid-shift controls on the clean channel...and the modern distortion channel is really weak & annoyingly grainy, and kills the character of the instrument completely
I don't understand the lack of mid control on the clean channel. I'd like to see this with an EQ in front with swept or pushed mids before buying. However, you all got a nice set of tones out of it here.
Was about to comment on this as well. Glad to see that I'm not the only one that is wondering this same thing.
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Owner here. I agree that having a mid control would increase sound shaping capabilities, but since it is based on a vintage amp, having just bass and treble controls is more suitable option. To be honest, you really do not need it. It just sounds great. Tight and warm. You can feel the tube compression. Pedal overall is very transparent. It does not change sonic characteristics of a instrument that much. It just enhance it by adding warmth and tightness. I personally really like that about this pedal. If I want to change the tone completely, I use SansAmp Bass Driver. That old work horse is meant for that. It depends what you need. ReVolt is awesome, but not almighty, and that will not work for everyone.
@ thanks Nicola - I'll give it a try. You had me at tube compression. I love the difference in feel with cutting mids at 500 or pushing them over 1k, the Empress paraeq MK2 or sansamp will pair perfectly with the Revolt to make that happen.
Yep. Strange, but the lack thereof didn't seem to bother the vintage drive channel.
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I was wondering the same, but vintage channel really does not need it. It is based on a concrete amp, so having blend just for modern has more sense at the end.
Please clarify, are you post-processing at all? Your demo sounds a lot clearer than my experience with the onboard cab sim. Also your demo suggests you can load IR models via software, this is incorrect. The onboard hardware cab sim attempts to emulate an Ampeg 810, which has a pillowy bottom end and rolls off highs fairly severely. With your settings shown in the demo, I don’t see how you’re getting extra clarity. Same settings for me lose high-end clarity, whether that be a vintage style bass or modern active. Would hate for your demo to be misleading. I do echo the other comments. Clean channel lacks mid control. Dirt channel is great. Shared EQ creates compromise, since the drive channel is very unique, it needs to be tamed but this then changes the dirt channel. I want to love this pedal and I do like it more than the Darkglass Microtubes Infinity for preserving your natural bass character, but the compromises and cab sim take some points away sadly.
The pedal's documentation has a whole host of different IRs listed (10 different cab models) and says that you can access over 500 cabs via DynIR. It seemed to indicate to me that they could be chosen and loaded; if this is incorrect then it's my mistake, and speaks to what I mentioned in the video that the complexity levels are beyond my usual practices. As to the post processing, I don't think there is anything beyond the normal UA-cam compression, but will defer to the bossman on that as he would know better than I.
Zero post processing whatsoever. The sound you're hearing is the sound that came from the pedal. In regards to the cab sim, the documentation I read suggested that the DynIR cabs could either be loaded into the Torpedo pedal, or be used in a DAW as a standalone plugin. But nowhere did I see that they load into the pedal itself. Either way, I don't have a Torpedo pedal and after approximately 2 hours of trying, I could not get the AU to install and work at all. I'm sure the problem lies with me but that's just how it went.
Good to know no processing, but you had the cab sim engaged throughout? I wonder if UA-cam compresssion plays a part here. Your demo sounds different to mine. I have basses with clear airy treble, my ears are tested fine. I have tested this unit in a number of environments and the high end roll off is more severe than your demo indicates. The DynIR load in DAW. Torpedo is a separate deal. The ReVolt has one cab sim option only.
UA-cam’s compression doesn’t really change the sound quality like most people think it does. I’m sure audiophiles can tell a difference but it’s not like the video makes the product sound different than it really does. The only things I can think of to explain your scenario is A) you have a defective unit. B) Your strings aren’t as bright. C) Your play style is softer. D) Some other variable in your play style or signal chain.
@@TheBassChannel Understood. Only scenario is defective unit. Stainless steel strings, various playing styles. No shortage of harmonic content. Switching cab sim on results in a high frequency cut more drastic than your demos. I lose a lot of air and snap, especially from my active bass. Thanks for replying, I will follow up with Two Notes.
I would add this as another negative point: ‼️ 40ohm impedance of headphone output‼️ With such poor design, only >300ohm headphones will retain clarity and definition.
@@phipschi4255 This can be said for every piece of gear. I ain't saying it isn't true but with this logic a 100 bucks bass you get on aliexpress is all need cause 99% won't tell anyway.
@colinwilson6942some bassists do not even realize their cabs dont get mic’ed at a venue and that the signal gets hijacked thru a di box of some sort lol. I myself do not really rely on the cab sound, so I just build my sound on darkglass vintage ultra without the cab sim engaged, straight into FOH.
@phipschi and why not? Having gear that clicks for you will make you play better. I'm certainly not making gear decisions based on the audience's knowledge level lol.
I appreciate the Thrice riff in the beginning
Just added the Revolt Bass to my pedal board. Absolutely stunning! Having played through SVT's this pedal is as advertised. Shout out to Jamie - always killing it!
I have to say that the clean and dirt channel sounds amazing and feels like the real thing through my headphones. I dont care about the lack of mid control, find that my p- and jazz bass really shines through it anyway. An excellent product for sure.
I KNOW JAYME REALLY WELL HE PLAYS BASS GREAT
I sort of liked the "clean" channel. I'm definitely shopping for this type of pedal. Thanks for the content.🙃
This might be the best demo I've seen of this unit.
The other demos sounded very bad with any attempt at a more modern hard rock sound. This sounded much better.
I don't think I'm going to replace my Microbass 3 with this, but still pretty cool.
@weaverbeats needs this to achieve analog warmth!
Great review, good music too!
Nice playing!
I can see so much value in this - especially for a "rock" bassist... but I think, if you dial things just so, there is a LOT that can be covered...
Out of interest, what is the fast song Jamie is playing around 04:50?
very good review. Thanks
Firstly, incredible playing! Secondly, do you know of an alternative that does just that clean channel sound? That's the only thing that I'm looking for. Thanks in advance.
Cool idea and looks, but I wish it had mid & mid-shift controls on the clean channel...and the modern distortion channel is really weak & annoyingly grainy, and kills the character of the instrument completely
Flat brimmed hats will go down in history as the worst fashion mistake ever.
The preamp sounds amazing!
I absolutely love my Le Bass, but i love the ReVolt's footprint better
Is this just a repackaged Le Bass? I have and love the Le Bass, but I agree, I like the footprint of the Revolt
@Matthew Beckwith as far as I can tell it's different. You don't have the Cold/Warm Fusion. It was replaced for the "Modern" switch I guess
@@MrCloud254 ahhh ok, yeah you're right! Dang now I want one lol
Man that Gibson bass sounds sweeet! Why are they so stupid and dont release all the great models like RD, Grabber... ?!
And the Ripper.
FYI..marshal 1992 is a late 60s Plexi 100w super bass...
I wish Two Notes would make a smaller footprint version of this that has just the clean channel. I would never even turn the dirty channels on, LOL!
Le bass
And what is the name of the song that is performed at the end?
Any idea what kind of pedal power supply would work with this if you wanted to use it on a board? 12v 600ma
I want to like it, I just haven’t heard any tones that gets me excited on any review, is it just better in person?
UA-cam compresses the audio so I'd try bass gear in person before buying it
I don't understand the lack of mid control on the clean channel. I'd like to see this with an EQ in front with swept or pushed mids before buying.
However, you all got a nice set of tones out of it here.
Was about to comment on this as well. Glad to see that I'm not the only one that is wondering this same thing.
Owner here.
I agree that having a mid control would increase sound shaping capabilities, but since it is based on a vintage amp, having just bass and treble controls is more suitable option. To be honest, you really do not need it. It just sounds great. Tight and warm. You can feel the tube compression.
Pedal overall is very transparent. It does not change sonic characteristics of a instrument that much. It just enhance it by adding warmth and tightness. I personally really like that about this pedal.
If I want to change the tone completely, I use SansAmp Bass Driver. That old work horse is meant for that.
It depends what you need. ReVolt is awesome, but not almighty, and that will not work for everyone.
@ thanks Nicola - I'll give it a try. You had me at tube compression.
I love the difference in feel with cutting mids at 500 or pushing them over 1k, the Empress paraeq MK2 or sansamp will pair perfectly with the Revolt to make that happen.
The dry/wet knob only affects the modern drive channel?
Yep. Strange, but the lack thereof didn't seem to bother the vintage drive channel.
I was wondering the same, but vintage channel really does not need it. It is based on a concrete amp, so having blend just for modern has more sense at the end.
How much is the Revolt Pedal Dawg?
¿cual es la canción del minuto 6:52?
I own it .. the modern channel is kinda weak imo. I wish they did a better job on that channel . 1and 2 are great
Totally agreed
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Please clarify, are you post-processing at all? Your demo sounds a lot clearer than my experience with the onboard cab sim. Also your demo suggests you can load IR models via software, this is incorrect. The onboard hardware cab sim attempts to emulate an Ampeg 810, which has a pillowy bottom end and rolls off highs fairly severely. With your settings shown in the demo, I don’t see how you’re getting extra clarity. Same settings for me lose high-end clarity, whether that be a vintage style bass or modern active. Would hate for your demo to be misleading. I do echo the other comments. Clean channel lacks mid control. Dirt channel is great. Shared EQ creates compromise, since the drive channel is very unique, it needs to be tamed but this then changes the dirt channel. I want to love this pedal and I do like it more than the Darkglass Microtubes Infinity for preserving your natural bass character, but the compromises and cab sim take some points away sadly.
The pedal's documentation has a whole host of different IRs listed (10 different cab models) and says that you can access over 500 cabs via DynIR. It seemed to indicate to me that they could be chosen and loaded; if this is incorrect then it's my mistake, and speaks to what I mentioned in the video that the complexity levels are beyond my usual practices. As to the post processing, I don't think there is anything beyond the normal UA-cam compression, but will defer to the bossman on that as he would know better than I.
Zero post processing whatsoever. The sound you're hearing is the sound that came from the pedal. In regards to the cab sim, the documentation I read suggested that the DynIR cabs could either be loaded into the Torpedo pedal, or be used in a DAW as a standalone plugin. But nowhere did I see that they load into the pedal itself. Either way, I don't have a Torpedo pedal and after approximately 2 hours of trying, I could not get the AU to install and work at all. I'm sure the problem lies with me but that's just how it went.
Good to know no processing, but you had the cab sim engaged throughout? I wonder if UA-cam compresssion plays a part here. Your demo sounds different to mine. I have basses with clear airy treble, my ears are tested fine. I have tested this unit in a number of environments and the high end roll off is more severe than your demo indicates. The DynIR load in DAW. Torpedo is a separate deal. The ReVolt has one cab sim option only.
UA-cam’s compression doesn’t really change the sound quality like most people think it does. I’m sure audiophiles can tell a difference but it’s not like the video makes the product sound different than it really does. The only things I can think of to explain your scenario is A) you have a defective unit. B) Your strings aren’t as bright. C) Your play style is softer. D) Some other variable in your play style or signal chain.
@@TheBassChannel Understood. Only scenario is defective unit. Stainless steel strings, various playing styles. No shortage of harmonic content. Switching cab sim on results in a high frequency cut more drastic than your demos. I lose a lot of air and snap, especially from my active bass. Thanks for replying, I will follow up with Two Notes.
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Noise
Ya know what else gives real tube warmth? A tube head
Aight let me just throw out a couple gs for a SVT or orange ad200b Because everyone has that kinda pocket change just laying around 🤣
@@daltondimick7473 it's called saving your money.
ya know what weighs a ton, costs heaps, and requires regular maintenance? A tube head.
@joshdennis5305 hit the gym and get a job, wuss
@@joshdennis1 "weighs a tone"😭😭💀💀
I would add this as another negative point: ‼️ 40ohm impedance of headphone output‼️ With such poor design, only >300ohm headphones will retain clarity and definition.
TwoNotes support said that they have actionable free mod that alleviates this, for anyone interested
Documentation on mine says 100 ohm.
Everything sounds good except that modern drive. That just sounds absolutely terrible.
They aren't that good. I have one. It's in a box in my closet
That’s disappointing as I just recently ordered this with the opus 😢
Is this thing even necessary? If you're recording at home you can just run a sim. So for live then if you don't want to lug an amp?
An actual tube vs a tube sim is very different.
@@MrCloud254 99% of people in the crowd don't even know what tubes are. Bassists who are trying to find "the" sound are just doing it for themselves.
@@phipschi4255 This can be said for every piece of gear. I ain't saying it isn't true but with this logic a 100 bucks bass you get on aliexpress is all need cause 99% won't tell anyway.
@colinwilson6942some bassists do not even realize their cabs dont get mic’ed at a venue and that the signal gets hijacked thru a di box of some sort lol. I myself do not really rely on the cab sound, so I just build my sound on darkglass vintage ultra without the cab sim engaged, straight into FOH.
@phipschi and why not? Having gear that clicks for you will make you play better. I'm certainly not making gear decisions based on the audience's knowledge level lol.