1 Polytune 2 keeley compressor pro 3 xotic bass bb preamp 4 xotic bass rc booster 5 boss ceb3 At the moment The BB is actually a distorsion rather than a preamp. I am in the market for a proper preamp/di but I can't make up my mind.
I play in a metal/hardcore/industrial/etc Band: Polytune3 (With bonafide buffer) KMA - Tyler, one side Gurus- Ninja and Plasma pedal and the other side Darkgkass - Hyperluminal EQD- Afterneath And at the end DSM & H - bass simplifier.
I'm building my bass pedalboard from more than two years, and this is my ideal setup: The main signal > KMA Audio Frequency Splitter > Darkglass Hyper Luminal Compressor - BOSS OC2 (low end side) > Darkglass Microtubes - BOSS NS2 Noise Suppresor (high end side) > MXR 108EQ (both sides, thanks to the dual output)
I use the following pedals in this order. Like having the compressor last after I've sculpted my sounds. Having the preamp up front allows me to get more dynamic range out of the octave, overdrive and chorus pedals. Playing a Fender Custom Shop Precision or a Fender American Elite Jazz. 1. Tuner 2. Ampeg preamp 3. Octave pedal - Foxrox Octron 3 4. MXR Bass Overdrive 5. MXR Bass Chorus Deluxe 6. MXR Compressor
Great video. The one thing I’d add is a volume pedal. I do a lot of pit work and and it comes in handy both with upright and electric. Raise the volume for the pizz sections and lower it for the arco stuff. Plus, something ALWAYS goes wonky with the sound. You can quickly adjust the volume in the pit and the sound person can do the in house stuff.
Same here! Own for 20 years now and use it as my always on preamp. Still live the FOH gets that signal via XLR out and every engi is giving me positive feedback.
Great video, these would also be my 4 pedals if I had to pick only 4. That BassBone DI also looks insane. The only thing I would say is I prefer using the tuner last in the chain, it makes it really easy to troubleshoot if you are not getting any sound out of your amp. If your tuner is receiving your signal, you know the issue is after the pedalboard, but if your tuner does not pick up your signal it is most likely an issue with your board. Obviously if your board is set up correctly this shouldn't happen but I'm not immune to sound issues haha
He's my essential list: 1. Tuner, 2. Compressor, 3. Preamp/DI. That's it. A bass player really doesn't need more than that, although you can certainly have more than that, if you like. And frankly, only a tuner is truly necessary, in most cases, and that doesn't even have to be a pedal. What do I actually use? Tuner, acoustic resonance enhancer (I play a piezo-equipped bass), compressor, boost, preamp/DI, and reverb.
Exactly. A bass should sound like a bass. It's a perfect sound! What more do you want? Sure, toggle between pickups, turn up the gain, boost the mids, pluck close to the bridge, slap or use a plectrum, play a fretless, put on flats, there's lots of totally free ways to change the sound. If I'm going to spend extra money, I want a dramatic change. But then how often would you use it? My first pedal was an envelope follower, so I could get that sound on Chameleon. Never used it again. Waste of money.
I used to use pedals, but not all I need is the Line 6 Stomp. It can run all of these pedals and more at the same time, and it's easy to use, and easy to take with you. It's amazing!
I’ve actually been looking at the Peterson strobostomp as a tuner pedal. It’s got a huge screen and seems to be the most accurate and precise. For a DI, I’m looking at the Tech 21 VT bass DI. Versatile tones and you can get that SVT cab sound. For distortion, I’d get a darkglass alpha/omega or micro tubes BK7. Darkglass also makes a compressor.
OK, you sold me on the Sansamp. I normally like a smooth bass sound (think Motown or Pino) and never change my strings. But a rehearsal place I was at a few years ago had an SVT with an Ampeg stack. I plugged in, turned it on, started playing and almost had an orgasm. Oh, so THAT'S how you get that sound. Now I understand. But I wasn't going to buy and lug around all that. Do they have a specific SVT setting that's easy to dial up? The original Sansamps told you precisely how to get various famous guitar amp sounds, but it wasn't easy. You had to slide these buttons in the back with a knife.
Only need one pedal. There are many great Bass multi-effects pedals. I like my bass to have some light chorus or/and reverb. 1. Di with preamp: i use a Behringer BDI21 Bass Preamp Di. This is an excellent 2. Tuner: Agree that a tuner is a great pedal. Tuning and muting 3. Compressor: often work more like a boost 4. Distortion: I find often distortion/overdrive i s too much on bass. Bass is part of the rhythm.
For distortion, I use a Blackstar guitar Amplug. I use a jack splitter that allows me to use two channels on a multi track recorder simultaneously, so I can have the clean signal alongside the really heavy distortion and blend them as needed. Keeps the bottom end in check nicely and it also means I can pan each channel separately.
That Acapulco Gold was gnarly! In a good way! I am kind of partial to the Rat circuit on bass and am experimenting with different clones of that circuit. I really like fuzz but it isn’t the most appropriate for Sunday’s.
Sonicake Boom Ave: compressor, fuzz, octaver, preamp and DI all in one $100 box that is built like a tank and draws 60mA tops, so you can power literally everything off a power bank. That and a tuner and you are set. My blues band pedalboard is literally a wall wart into a TC PolyTune and the Sonicake Boom Ave powered with the 9V aux out of the pedal, XLR out into the PA. An entire rig literally in the pocket of your gig bag, for the cost of 1.5 tanks of gas.
I just have 3 pedals 1. Tc polytune (there is buffer in it) is absolute precise tuner 2. Mxr di + (there is distortion in it that you can control it by blend knob) 3. Mooer ensemble queen (there are 4 knob or controls : level (vol), tone, depth and rate
Really cool video. I have had a similar journey in my playing carrier and I have arrived at a similar place, but my peddles are differt. I have a Ampeg Scrambler DI and I love it. It gives me the Ampeg sound I like. The scrambler switch is quite nice and I don't need a distortion for what I play. I also have a flanger and a reverb pedal and I love how my set-up sounds. For my style of metal, rock, and blues, my set-up is great for me. Just like you said man, try things out. I have had bass wahs, DS-1 distortion, bass EQ, and a few other things. Some guitar pedals sound great, while others not so much. But don't be afraid to experiment!
I agree with having compression for most, but not everyone, and a DI. I would skip the tuner pedal when first building your board. I would add a good chorus like a Boss CEB-3 and add an Octave, but that's me. You'll save $25 or more by buying a cheap clip on tuner and spend the money saved on a better DI. My personal 4 almost always on a gig are a Cali 76, Sansamp Bass DI V2, Boss CEB-3 and Boss OC-2. I do have GAS, so I do incorporate other pedals on my board, including a tuner, and several distortion/OD/Fuzz and modulation pedals, but I suggest the other types first. My philosophy is buy once, cry once. Buy a good quality pedal you'll use and will last. You can work around the tuner and the DI's drive can help with distortion until you can afford a Dist/OD/Fuzz pedal. If you learn how to play evenly, you may be able to wait on a compressor. If you're muting your axe and tuning in the middle of a song, you may want to rethink that. Learn to play your part on other strings, or bend a note, don't just drop out of a song to tune. My 2 cents, you all get to make your own choices.
I just started my pedal board too. My first one is the boss GEB-7 (bass eq) that i bought last year. Then last May i bought my boss LMB-3 (bass limiter enhancer. Then just last week i got my zoom MS-60b multi stomp. My next target would be a bass d.i
I like the sansAmp DI. Powered from the XLR, battery or DC supply. It also has overdrive and a blend knob from clean to full on OD, 3 band EQ, mid scoop adjustment and rumble filter. Currently i have the paradriver version but they have a bass driver and a few other models. This DI a tuner and the DI going to a channel on my mixer that has a compressor works well for me.
Quote of the Day: "Dude! ...it's sick!" Mr. Dykes you hit it out of the park, every time! I'm grateful to be able to see such a cool Bassist. Thank you for everything you share!
for the DI i swear by my MXR M80 di+, i've used a Peterson HD tuner for years but recently switched to the Peterson mini, for effects I used the Zoom MS-60B for years but a year or so ago I added the Headrush MX5 to my board, it's a small board easy and lightweight to bring around for practice or gigs, the MXR DI is a relatively cheap DI but it punches way above its price tag, it's just a really good pedal
Brother Travis, your lessons and info are priceless. Thanks for all you do for the bass community. One question, what IEM do you like and use ? I need some with a nice, clear low end response that you don't mind wearing during a long set. Not using amps much these days.
I see that more and more, and honestly the DI part is on the sound engineer territory, it's part of his personal choice, same as what type of mic's he will choose for the drums. You wouldn't like that if he would come up to you and impose a pedal on your rig. One of the first use of a DI and people often forget about it, it's meant to isolate the musician gear and the PA or recording system to protect the equipment. With years they became more and more refine with buit-in preamps and OD, but keep in mind that maybe the sound engineer will probably put another DI on your rig even if you have one. I would suggest to just talk to him and ask him if he would consider using yours.
Every pedal is great! You just need to set it up properly according to yout needs! I have used tons of pedals over the years and now, I only have a tuner, a compressor an EQ and a DI, that´s it. Great video!
When it come's to compressors, I've a BBE Opto Stomp om my board which is great for just even out the sound. It's subtle and fat. And my Boss BC-1X is the compressor for slap (bright sounding and control over atack and release).
Great video- makes me happier about my Tech21 DP 3X, which has tuner, compression, distortion, preamp, and DI all in one awesome small package. Only thing I need is that battery pack!
Tuner, Compressor, Octaver (not absolut necessary, just to keep a big fat sub bass low end alive), EQ Pedal (used as a Booster to release the beast) and a DI with distortion.
I have a sure wireless unit. Preamp for base compressor chorus, wapetal active envelope. Which is the best way to land these what goes first and what goes Last Can you please help me out?
Thanks for a really informative video. The rechargeable power supply just moved to top of my stuff I need list for this weekend. Really enjoyed listening to your playing, very tight. Good channel, subbed.
Agree with the compressor. However, you don't need a tuner pedal when you have a clip tuner already. I would skip the distortion pedal as well in the beginning. But just a question, is a DI pedal necessary when your bass amp already has a DI out?
Thanks, man! I do mostly CCM. My only pedal is a multi-chorus pedal, which I've never actually used during a service. The DI pedal sounds cool. I definitely need to check that out. The Acapulco Gold pedal is funky; I don't know when I might use it, but part of me really wants it.
Been using the ac on bass for years. Pretty fuzzy but it retains quite a bit of low end (more low mids tho) without doing a dry blend. It’s great if the bass needs to blend in with guitar walls. For everything else I’d rather just use a sans amp or drive an amp a bit but it is really a great bass “fuzz”. Get a gate though. Also I should mention the pedal is very reactive to what you put into it, so yea there’s just a master output on the pedal, but the real controls are the tone and volume control on the instrument.
Yeah, I would rather take one specialised for bass for that exact reason. The boss bass overdrive for example has all the versatility, since you can blend the mix and also control treble, bass and gain level. Way more control, if you just want subtle distortion.
Noble preamp DI is top favorite in CCM but for that price can’t beat a HX Stomp XL (or Helix LT) with bass IRs and digital compressors, overdrives and envelope filters
Not being anything but lacking in knowledge. Why use a bass DI as a pedal? I have the DI built into my DNA 800 amp. It also has, so I have read and been told, a studio quality Compressor built in. I am building my first pedal board. I have the Peterson StroboStomp HD, MXR ®VINTAGE BASS OCTAVE, and the DarkGlass Alpha · Omicron. Please share with me why I need an external preamp. With or without a tube.
You're the first channel that mentions a DI pedal. I like your take on it. My amp has a DI out that I usually send straight to three sound board. It has the option for pre or post eq as well. Do you (or does anyone) have an opinion on that vs a discrete one?
I've never needed to use a DI pedal either. My amp has a di output too and it sounds great when sent to the PA. Most DI pedals are just a preamp section in the form of a pedal and only do what your amp is doing anyway. Personally I think that a DI pedal is only necessary if you are running with just in ears and no amp. Quite a lot of amps also have compression built in (some good some bit so good) so with a half decent amp you've eliminated 2 off those pedals.
1. JHS Little Black Buffer #1 2. Peterson Strobostomp tuner 3. Darkglass Hyperluminal compressor 4. Crybaby wah --> can't say i use it much 5. Darkglass Alpha Omega distortion 6. Eventide Blackhole reverb --> a little goes a long way 7. JHS Little Black Buffer #2 8. SansAmp Bass Driver v2 -- Powered with a Zuma Strymon, mounted underneath board -- One bass to rule them all: Spector NS-5
🤔Having played at many major Jazz Festivals and music Festivals around the World I only occasionly used a DOD envelope filter and a good Bass! The Tuner is the only one you NEED!😉😁
Loved the video and your energy/enthusiasm Travis. Could you hear an improvement in noise/fuller tone with a battery powered supply? Using the 529i to play outdoors with headphones would be cool.
I cannot find videos of bass players using a guitar discortion pedal unless they are within these long ass videos and I gotta watch the whole thing. I got a bass, very new to it (had it for 3 years, barely touched it because I can't get the feel for what I want to do with it; like just because somebody wants to rap doesn't mean they must master slam poetry), but want something to add distortion to it. Not necessarily become a "guitar on easy mode," though I have no issue with it, but I don't know how they work on something that's not a guitar anyway.
keeley modded boss ds-1 into a sansamp bass di is a lovely sound, and then i stack a dod extreme distortion between those, and it's the best heavy sound i've ever had...
Pedals that run on 9, or 18 volts AC, will light up, but otherwise not function, on DC power. Plugging AC into DC pedals will likely fry those units! Also, DO NOT ASSUME that your sound engineer knows what he/she is doing, especially with upright, and accoustic basses! I drug my doghouse into a pit, for a musical, and the engineer tried to make it sound like an electric bass! I've had issues at blues festivals, and even a jazz gig, so always check out the house mix, or at least have someone you trust listening...
I would be very cautious using guitar pedals on bass, especially if you tune down or play a five-string, as guitar effects often filter out low-frequency bands. You can get around this by running simultaneous wet and dry signals, but not everyone wants to complicate their setup.
I ran into this problem too. What I did was get an EQ pedal and put at the end of my chain and boost the 100 and 200 levels. I learned this for another bass player.
One thing that you really need to know about using guitar pedals, or even some bass effects, is that they can suck some of the primary bass frequencies out of your tone. I very much appreciate the bass pedals that offer a mix of pre and post signals so that you can get the effect mixed with your primary tone and save your low end (I use this especially with fuzz - which, very lightly applied and mixed, is my favorite distortion for my bass to spice up the higher harmonics..).
1. Sadowsky Bass Preamp/DI
2. Polytune 2
3. Origin Effects Cali76 Compressor
4. BBE Sonic Stomp
5. Holy Grail Nano Reverb
😎👊🏽
Nice setup. Here's mine:
1) Poly Tune
2) MXR Compressor
3) Berhinger Octaver
4) Hall of Fame Reverb
5) Boss 7 band bass eq
6) Sans Amp (out/DI)
1) Bass G&L L-2000
2) EHX Synth
3) Dunlop mini wah
4) MXR compresaor
5) Darkglass Vintage Deluxe V2 DI. 🤘🏽
Clip tuner
1 Polytune
2 keeley compressor pro
3 xotic bass bb preamp
4 xotic bass rc booster
5 boss ceb3
At the moment
The BB is actually a distorsion rather than a preamp.
I am in the market for a proper preamp/di but I can't make up my mind.
I play in a metal/hardcore/industrial/etc Band:
Polytune3 (With bonafide buffer)
KMA - Tyler, one side Gurus- Ninja and Plasma pedal and the other side Darkgkass - Hyperluminal
EQD- Afterneath
And at the end DSM & H - bass simplifier.
I'm building my bass pedalboard from more than two years, and this is my ideal setup:
The main signal > KMA Audio Frequency Splitter > Darkglass Hyper Luminal Compressor - BOSS OC2 (low end side) > Darkglass Microtubes - BOSS NS2 Noise Suppresor (high end side) > MXR 108EQ (both sides, thanks to the dual output)
I use the following pedals in this order. Like having the compressor last after I've sculpted my sounds. Having the preamp up front allows me to get more dynamic range out of the octave, overdrive and chorus pedals. Playing a Fender Custom Shop Precision or a Fender American Elite Jazz.
1. Tuner
2. Ampeg preamp
3. Octave pedal - Foxrox Octron 3
4. MXR Bass Overdrive
5. MXR Bass Chorus Deluxe
6. MXR Compressor
Great video. The one thing I’d add is a volume pedal. I do a lot of pit work and and it comes in handy both with upright and electric. Raise the volume for the pizz sections and lower it for the arco stuff. Plus, something ALWAYS goes wonky with the sound. You can quickly adjust the volume in the pit and the sound person can do the in house stuff.
For me, the SansAmp Bassdriver DI is the best pedal I have ever bought.
Same here! Own for 20 years now and use it as my always on preamp. Still live the FOH gets that signal via XLR out and every engi is giving me positive feedback.
Love that pedal. We have several on hand at my church, so I always look forward to breaking out a Sansamp.
Great video, these would also be my 4 pedals if I had to pick only 4. That BassBone DI also looks insane. The only thing I would say is I prefer using the tuner last in the chain, it makes it really easy to troubleshoot if you are not getting any sound out of your amp. If your tuner is receiving your signal, you know the issue is after the pedalboard, but if your tuner does not pick up your signal it is most likely an issue with your board. Obviously if your board is set up correctly this shouldn't happen but I'm not immune to sound issues haha
He's my essential list: 1. Tuner, 2. Compressor, 3. Preamp/DI. That's it. A bass player really doesn't need more than that, although you can certainly have more than that, if you like. And frankly, only a tuner is truly necessary, in most cases, and that doesn't even have to be a pedal. What do I actually use? Tuner, acoustic resonance enhancer (I play a piezo-equipped bass), compressor, boost, preamp/DI, and reverb.
Exactly. A bass should sound like a bass. It's a perfect sound! What more do you want? Sure, toggle between pickups, turn up the gain, boost the mids, pluck close to the bridge, slap or use a plectrum, play a fretless, put on flats, there's lots of totally free ways to change the sound.
If I'm going to spend extra money, I want a dramatic change. But then how often would you use it? My first pedal was an envelope follower, so I could get that sound on Chameleon. Never used it again. Waste of money.
I used to use pedals, but not all I need is the Line 6 Stomp. It can run all of these pedals and more at the same time, and it's easy to use, and easy to take with you. It's amazing!
I’ve actually been looking at the Peterson strobostomp as a tuner pedal. It’s got a huge screen and seems to be the most accurate and precise. For a DI, I’m looking at the Tech 21 VT bass DI. Versatile tones and you can get that SVT cab sound. For distortion, I’d get a darkglass alpha/omega or micro tubes BK7. Darkglass also makes a compressor.
OK, you sold me on the Sansamp. I normally like a smooth bass sound (think Motown or Pino) and never change my strings. But a rehearsal place I was at a few years ago had an SVT with an Ampeg stack. I plugged in, turned it on, started playing and almost had an orgasm. Oh, so THAT'S how you get that sound. Now I understand. But I wasn't going to buy and lug around all that.
Do they have a specific SVT setting that's easy to dial up? The original Sansamps told you precisely how to get various famous guitar amp sounds, but it wasn't easy. You had to slide these buttons in the back with a knife.
Only need one pedal. There are many great Bass multi-effects pedals. I like my bass to have some light chorus or/and reverb.
1. Di with preamp: i use a Behringer BDI21 Bass Preamp Di. This is an excellent
2. Tuner: Agree that a tuner is a great pedal. Tuning and muting
3. Compressor: often work more like a boost
4. Distortion: I find often distortion/overdrive i s too much on bass. Bass is part of the rhythm.
For distortion, I use a Blackstar guitar Amplug. I use a jack splitter that allows me to use two channels on a multi track recorder simultaneously, so I can have the clean signal alongside the really heavy distortion and blend them as needed. Keeps the bottom end in check nicely and it also means I can pan each channel separately.
That Acapulco Gold was gnarly! In a good way! I am kind of partial to the Rat circuit on bass and am experimenting with different clones of that circuit. I really like fuzz but it isn’t the most appropriate for Sunday’s.
I mean, fuzz and a lowpass with a bunch of reverb is such a cool thing
Sonicake Boom Ave: compressor, fuzz, octaver, preamp and DI all in one $100 box that is built like a tank and draws 60mA tops, so you can power literally everything off a power bank. That and a tuner and you are set.
My blues band pedalboard is literally a wall wart into a TC PolyTune and the Sonicake Boom Ave powered with the 9V aux out of the pedal, XLR out into the PA. An entire rig literally in the pocket of your gig bag, for the cost of 1.5 tanks of gas.
I just have 3 pedals
1. Tc polytune (there is buffer in it) is absolute precise tuner
2. Mxr di + (there is distortion in it that you can control it by blend knob)
3. Mooer ensemble queen (there are 4 knob or controls : level (vol), tone, depth and rate
1. Radial JDI Jensen Passive DI
2. Hudson Broadcast 24V Preamp
3. Union Tube and Transistor LAB Compressor
4. SolidgoldFX DLX LM308 Distortion/Boost
first pedal any bassplayer should have is a freakin tuner......
Just get a snark tuner or one of those handheld ones you plug the guitar in
My amp has a tuner built in
Not really If you only can afford one, there's a lot of cheap clip tuners and apps.
@@JoseAv-tx4yl Yeah, what's wrong with a clip tuner? Just turn it off so you don't drain the battery.
@aquamarine99911 yeah 100%, I think about pedals that an octaver is my go to
Really cool video. I have had a similar journey in my playing carrier and I have arrived at a similar place, but my peddles are differt.
I have a Ampeg Scrambler DI and I love it. It gives me the Ampeg sound I like. The scrambler switch is quite nice and I don't need a distortion for what I play. I also have a flanger and a reverb pedal and I love how my set-up sounds.
For my style of metal, rock, and blues, my set-up is great for me.
Just like you said man, try things out. I have had bass wahs, DS-1 distortion, bass EQ, and a few other things. Some guitar pedals sound great, while others not so much. But don't be afraid to experiment!
I agree with having compression for most, but not everyone, and a DI. I would skip the tuner pedal when first building your board. I would add a good chorus like a Boss CEB-3 and add an Octave, but that's me. You'll save $25 or more by buying a cheap clip on tuner and spend the money saved on a better DI. My personal 4 almost always on a gig are a Cali 76, Sansamp Bass DI V2, Boss CEB-3 and Boss OC-2. I do have GAS, so I do incorporate other pedals on my board, including a tuner, and several distortion/OD/Fuzz and modulation pedals, but I suggest the other types first. My philosophy is buy once, cry once. Buy a good quality pedal you'll use and will last. You can work around the tuner and the DI's drive can help with distortion until you can afford a Dist/OD/Fuzz pedal. If you learn how to play evenly, you may be able to wait on a compressor. If you're muting your axe and tuning in the middle of a song, you may want to rethink that. Learn to play your part on other strings, or bend a note, don't just drop out of a song to tune. My 2 cents, you all get to make your own choices.
I just started my pedal board too. My first one is the boss GEB-7 (bass eq) that i bought last year. Then last May i bought my boss LMB-3 (bass limiter enhancer. Then just last week i got my zoom MS-60b multi stomp. My next target would be a bass d.i
I just bought my first pedal today and I’m pretty happy I chose the compressor. Next one I’ll get the distortion
For me, the Sansamp ParaDriver is my go to forever always bass pedal. DI for life
I have 3 out of 4, I'm quite proud of myself 😊
Same here! 😁 All I have left is to get is the DI pedal.
I like the sansAmp DI. Powered from the XLR, battery or DC supply. It also has overdrive and a blend knob from clean to full on OD, 3 band EQ, mid scoop adjustment and rumble filter. Currently i have the paradriver version but they have a bass driver and a few other models. This DI a tuner and the DI going to a channel on my mixer that has a compressor works well for me.
Quote of the Day: "Dude! ...it's sick!" Mr. Dykes you hit it out of the park, every time! I'm grateful to be able to see such a cool Bassist. Thank you for everything you share!
Great video, surprised none of the Darkglass pedals made it. The Photon can really help streamline your pedal board and is incredibly versatile.
I'm using a X Ultra. It's a compressor, DI AND Distortion. It does the 3 functions he just mentioned except tuner.
for the DI i swear by my MXR M80 di+, i've used a Peterson HD tuner for years but recently switched to the Peterson mini, for effects I used the Zoom MS-60B for years but a year or so ago I added the Headrush MX5 to my board, it's a small board easy and lightweight to bring around for practice or gigs,
the MXR DI is a relatively cheap DI but it punches way above its price tag, it's just a really good pedal
Brother Travis, your lessons and info are priceless. Thanks for all you do for the bass community.
One question, what IEM do you like and use ? I need some with a nice, clear low end response that you don't mind wearing during a long set. Not using amps much these days.
I haven't had a board to plug into in a long time. I keep it simple for my rig. Tuner, Drop, compression, DI.
I see that more and more, and honestly the DI part is on the sound engineer territory, it's part of his personal choice, same as what type of mic's he will choose for the drums. You wouldn't like that if he would come up to you and impose a pedal on your rig. One of the first use of a DI and people often forget about it, it's meant to isolate the musician gear and the PA or recording system to protect the equipment. With years they became more and more refine with buit-in preamps and OD, but keep in mind that maybe the sound engineer will probably put another DI on your rig even if you have one. I would suggest to just talk to him and ask him if he would consider using yours.
Every pedal is great! You just need to set it up properly according to yout needs! I have used tons of pedals over the years and now, I only have a tuner, a compressor an EQ and a DI, that´s it. Great video!
This advice is all right on. Only as someone else said, the Sansamp DI is the industry standard.
When it come's to compressors, I've a BBE Opto Stomp om my board which is great for just even out the sound. It's subtle and fat. And my Boss BC-1X is the compressor for slap (bright sounding and control over atack and release).
Great video- makes me happier about my Tech21 DP 3X, which has tuner, compression, distortion, preamp, and DI all in one awesome small package. Only thing I need is that battery pack!
That’s dope! I used to have a Tech 21 fly rig for my first pedal and it worked out really well for me for a while.
Tuner, Compressor, Octaver (not absolut necessary, just to keep a big fat sub bass low end alive), EQ Pedal (used as a Booster to release the beast) and a DI with distortion.
I have a sure wireless unit.
Preamp for base compressor chorus, wapetal active envelope. Which is the best way to land these what goes first and what goes Last Can you please help me out?
He said “eew it sounds like a guitar” I’m lowkey offended as a Guitar 🎸 play😅😅😅
Me too 😂
As a bass player, yall should 😤😂
good :3
I play bass and guitar, but I want my bass to sound like a bass and my guitar to sound like a guitar 😂😂😂
As a guitar player that dumps everything under 120hz, I approve of this. 👍
Have the Stomp XL and the Radial Bass Bone preamp and the Ditto Plus also use Runway audio cables, a game changer
Every bass player needs an Octave pedal
Bro you got the best channel, Always just straight to the point and down to earth with the most informative and helpful advice. Thanks a bunch!
Thanks for a really informative video. The rechargeable power supply just moved to top of my stuff I need list for this weekend. Really enjoyed listening to your playing, very tight. Good channel, subbed.
Great video. For distortion, i use a tube screamer, just subtle. Chorus is awesome too.
That's actually a great idea, because it is very subtle; even with guitar.
I have a rule for every band I’ve been in. EVERY stringed player HAS TO HAVE a tuner, typically the same brand for consistency.
They can be off. A good ear beats a tuner
Agree with the compressor.
However, you don't need a tuner pedal when you have a clip tuner already. I would skip the distortion pedal as well in the beginning.
But just a question, is a DI pedal necessary when your bass amp already has a DI out?
What is a bass DI? What does it do?
Should I use the power supply even though I have enough power on the stage?
You should explain the difference between a preamp and a DI
Thanks, man! I do mostly CCM. My only pedal is a multi-chorus pedal, which I've never actually used during a service. The DI pedal sounds cool. I definitely need to check that out. The Acapulco Gold pedal is funky; I don't know when I might use it, but part of me really wants it.
Been using the ac on bass for years. Pretty fuzzy but it retains quite a bit of low end (more low mids tho) without doing a dry blend. It’s great if the bass needs to blend in with guitar walls. For everything else I’d rather just use a sans amp or drive an amp a bit but it is really a great bass “fuzz”. Get a gate though.
Also I should mention the pedal is very reactive to what you put into it, so yea there’s just a master output on the pedal, but the real controls are the tone and volume control on the instrument.
I use it on one of my videos I think. With a crybaby bass wah. Paradiddle groove.
Great video! Glad that you recommend a good DI first 👍
when you use guitar distortion in a single chain dont you loose bottom end? because there in no blend wet/dry?
Yeah, I would rather take one specialised for bass for that exact reason. The boss bass overdrive for example has all the versatility, since you can blend the mix and also control treble, bass and gain level. Way more control, if you just want subtle distortion.
Great video but don't understand why he's plugging all these pedals he doesn't use. Why not plug the ones he actually plays with?
Noble preamp DI is top favorite in CCM but for that price can’t beat a HX Stomp XL (or Helix LT) with bass IRs and digital compressors, overdrives and envelope filters
I've wanted to try the Noble DI for so long now. I've never thought about using an HX Stomp. I'm gonna have to try that out.
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I wouldn't necessarily use the word NEED, but I would definitely enjoy playing music a lot less with no effects
Travis your just different man, but when we going to get that video on how you made your bass from bass mods
been dying to get one like yours.
Hi! Very nice video. Can i ask how you set the warden?
Not being anything but lacking in knowledge. Why use a bass DI as a pedal? I have the DI built into my DNA 800 amp. It also has, so I have read and been told, a studio quality Compressor built in.
I am building my first pedal board. I have the Peterson StroboStomp HD, MXR ®VINTAGE BASS OCTAVE, and the DarkGlass Alpha · Omicron.
Please share with me why I need an external preamp. With or without a tube.
This is great! I've played with flangers on bass before and those sound amazing
Just get Darkglass ADAM or ФOTON and you have it all in one box (+ cabsim + soundcard + aux i/o for practice)
Good presentation my man ; what do you suggest for country base
You're the first channel that mentions a DI pedal. I like your take on it. My amp has a DI out that I usually send straight to three sound board. It has the option for pre or post eq as well. Do you (or does anyone) have an opinion on that vs a discrete one?
I've never needed to use a DI pedal either. My amp has a di output too and it sounds great when sent to the PA. Most DI pedals are just a preamp section in the form of a pedal and only do what your amp is doing anyway. Personally I think that a DI pedal is only necessary if you are running with just in ears and no amp.
Quite a lot of amps also have compression built in (some good some bit so good) so with a half decent amp you've eliminated 2 off those pedals.
@@alihaggis78 exactly, my ampeg had the comp too
Would you recommend a drum machine to practice playing bass with….
1. JHS Little Black Buffer #1
2. Peterson Strobostomp tuner
3. Darkglass Hyperluminal compressor
4. Crybaby wah --> can't say i use it much
5. Darkglass Alpha Omega distortion
6. Eventide Blackhole reverb --> a little goes a long way
7. JHS Little Black Buffer #2
8. SansAmp Bass Driver v2
-- Powered with a Zuma Strymon, mounted underneath board
-- One bass to rule them all: Spector NS-5
🤔Having played at many major Jazz Festivals and music Festivals around the World I only occasionly used a DOD envelope filter and a good Bass! The Tuner is the only one you NEED!😉😁
I’m a beginner bass player and I don’t understand much yet. I would like to know a DI box is for. Thanks
Loved the video and your energy/enthusiasm Travis. Could you hear an improvement in noise/fuller tone with a battery powered supply? Using the 529i to play outdoors with headphones would be cool.
Hey Travis!
Question : is there such a thing as a sustain pedal for bass guitar? I am a beginner asking.
Acapulco gold is aimed at guitar, and indeed a bit over the top for bass. I am more into fuzz or overdrive.
Distortion with a mix knob is amazing for bass
Have you tried the Ampeg SGT-DI? Fantastic box!
Hi Travis.,.. have you ever done a video about how you shoot and edit your videos ?
I cannot find videos of bass players using a guitar discortion pedal unless they are within these long ass videos and I gotta watch the whole thing. I got a bass, very new to it (had it for 3 years, barely touched it because I can't get the feel for what I want to do with it; like just because somebody wants to rap doesn't mean they must master slam poetry), but want something to add distortion to it. Not necessarily become a "guitar on easy mode," though I have no issue with it, but I don't know how they work on something that's not a guitar anyway.
I stay with the GK Plex !🔥🔥
Little army swiss box
Covers all four of the use cases he mentions and adds a few amp simulation options. Love it.
Is a preamp necessary for an active bass?
keeley modded boss ds-1 into a sansamp bass di is a lovely sound, and then i stack a dod extreme distortion between those, and it's the best heavy sound i've ever had...
I was not ready for that Acapulco Gold to come in, sounded like a meme 😂
What about buffers? Is there “tone-suck” like there is with guitar and guitar pedals?
Thinking of getting a Warden pedal. Can you do a pedal break down on how you like to use it? Liked & subscribed 👍 ✌️ ☮️
I only have 1
Darkglass x ultra
Most versitile tone I've ever gotten
I want a pedal that kills any tune/notes that is not within a scale. Pls let me know if there is a EFX like that.
Thank you for the information!!
Distortion pedal, Check! (Darkglass Microtubes X)
Compressor pedal, Check! (MXR Dyna Comp Bass)
Tuner pedal, Check! (Peterson Strobe tuner pedal)
DI pedal, missing (still looking for one)
next i'd add a phase 90 or an envelope filter and maybe an oc-2
Do you have a lesson on the number system ?
It's like an all out engineering session with these gadgets lol
After watching this, Im so thankful that the first pedal i ever own is GK Plex
I’d add an EQ pedal to the list as well to turn on/off almost like you have a second channel.
I'm old skool why do I have to have a DI? my tone is great explain in detail
Thanks Phil!
Pedals that run on 9, or 18 volts AC, will light up, but otherwise not function, on DC power. Plugging AC into DC pedals will likely fry those units!
Also, DO NOT ASSUME that your sound engineer knows what he/she is doing, especially with upright, and accoustic basses!
I drug my doghouse into a pit, for a musical, and the engineer tried to make it sound like an electric bass! I've had issues at blues festivals, and even a jazz gig, so always check out the house mix, or at least have someone you trust listening...
i have a cheap tubescreamer clone does that count
I would be very cautious using guitar pedals on bass, especially if you tune down or play a five-string, as guitar effects often filter out low-frequency bands. You can get around this by running simultaneous wet and dry signals, but not everyone wants to complicate their setup.
I ran into this problem too. What I did was get an EQ pedal and put at the end of my chain and boost the 100 and 200 levels. I learned this for another bass player.
@@aliasgamer7878 Yeah, dude, 100hz is not low enough for bass.
Is Bass DI another term for bass preamp?
no
Errrr , can't you just use the amp settings?
Nope
Ebs microbass 3?
Thank you sir
One thing that you really need to know about using guitar pedals, or even some bass effects, is that they can suck some of the primary bass frequencies out of your tone. I very much appreciate the bass pedals that offer a mix of pre and post signals so that you can get the effect mixed with your primary tone and save your low end (I use this especially with fuzz - which, very lightly applied and mixed, is my favorite distortion for my bass to spice up the higher harmonics..).
Dios te bendiga siempre. Saludos desde España
Why you need a DI pedal?
My only thing is how to go wireless with a transmitter and my pedals ?!?!? Please help
That's easy the same way u ran a cable put one end in your instrument the other in the 1st pedal of your chain
Omg I wish I knew about this pedalboard before I bought mine. Though for $30 it was a good investment.