What Are The Best Bass DI Pedals? | What Is That
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
- Choosing the right bass preamp pedal can be tough, because there are so many out there at varying price ranges. In today's video we'll go through some of the most popular direct boxes for bass and how they compare within different price ranges from cheap to expensive or you could say, from beginner to PRO.
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Video Chapters
00:00 | Start of Video
00:47 | Bass DI Overview
01:37 | MXR Bass DI +
02:13 | Rupert Neve RNDI
02:40 | GK Plex Bass Preamp
03:09 | API Transformer LX
03:43 | Reddi Bass DI
04:53 | MXR Bass DI - Fingerstyle
05:17 | Neve RNDI - Fingerstyle
05:41 | GK Plex - Fingerstyle
06:04 | API Transformer - Fingerstyle
06:27 | Reddi Bass DI - Fingerstyle
06:51 | MXR Bass DI + - Slap Style
07:09 | Neve RNDI - Slap Style
07:25 | GK Plex - Slap Style
07:43 | API Transformer LX - Slap Style
07:59 | Reddi Bass DI - Slap Style
08:15 | MXR Bass DI + REVIEW
10:22 | Neve RNDI - REVIEW
12:07 | GK Plex - REVIEW
16:41 | API Transformer LX - REVIEW
17:35 | Reddi Bass DI - REVIEW
20:04 | Outro
The main takeaway of today's episode of what is that is to learn what you need for the type of gigs, genre or style of concerts you play most consistently. When you find out what those are, then you will know how to find the best bass preamp pedal for you. Hopefully this comparison video helped ease the process of finding one.
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Thank you so much for this video. As someone who's just getting familiar with DI boxes, it's a blessing to come across your video. It's quite helpful to me. Keep up the good work!
The speaker/instrument switch on the RNDI gives you the choice of either plugging your bass's output (Instrument) to FOH, or if you switch to Speaker, you can plug your amp output (up to 1000 watts) into the RNDI input. This way you can get your amp tone.
I don’t want to bypass my amp considering the large chunk of change it cost and tone it delivers as it is one of the “holy grail” amps no longer in production. This di by neve seems amazing
If you don’t want to bypass your amp. Switch to speaker and take the output of your amp. Then use the thru out to speaker. Make sure to use speaker cables if you’re doing this!
Thanks for posting this. I’ve been looking for pedals to get for my bass. This really helped!
I have the Sansamp Bass Driver DI. I love this pedal! So many tonal options.
I love my Ampeg Scrambler DI. Mid priced -ish and sounds great! Cool review of DIs man!
Have used the Aguilar Tone Hammer, Palmer Pocker Bass and EBS Micro Bass 2 over the years. All of them have their pros and cons but in terms of versatility and sound shaping for a clean tone the EBS has been my favourite of the 3. Good review Travis. That Plex has always been on my Radar, but none floating around in South Africa :)
I use the EBS microbass 3. Absolutely love it. I get a superb sound through it.
I'll say they ALL have their unique sound. My preferences out of the group is the MXR and the Neve. Would've wanted to see some Radial in the mix just because, but great video, and excellent playing! Same 15:23
for $1,000 i was expecting the red to blow me away, but that transformer pedal is OUT OF THIS WORLD. def saving up some ducats for that baby.
Interesting, when you switched to the API transformer I looked up and thought oh that’s a nice tone. Even on an iPhone speaker you can tell the difference, which I was surprised about. A lot of churches are using the Agular ToneHammer DI box - but I think people use that to get a bit of distortion/dirt/saturation to help the bass sit in the mix better, where as if you’re playing through a pedal board, you’re probably bringing your own drive and saturation, in that case a more straightforward DI box is probably more useful. I think my favourite (which I don’t use anymore, I just go out of my head) is the active Radial DI - doesn’t seem to choke the sound at all, and it’s built like a tank, and it’s pretty compact.
Bless you
I'm a GK fan boy
was leaning to the Plex but that complexity with NO save just sunk its chances
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I appreciate your reviews
I recently bought a sansamp programmable driver DI, and I love it. I can have a clean, warm tube-like tone, a light overdrive to add color on the higher end, and a heavy distortion all on one pedal. If I ever don’t like one of the sounds I can change it in 30 seconds. I seriously recommend it, it sounds great and is super easy to use
Im using the GK Plex and I love it!
The lack of a Sansamp is an interesting choice. Also, you discounted 'cheaper' DI's as they didn't have any controls, but neither did the Neve and Reddi that you did test. Would have been interesting to see a comparison with a cheaper Radial
Radial JDI has a nice, neutral sound. Input impedance is lower than some DIs and amps, so best for active instruments. J48 with bass I actually didn't like. It seems to roll off the bottom octave a bit. My favorite stage DI for my bass (BroadBass 5-string) is the Countryman active DI. It's got clearer sound and more growl than the JDI, and a hotter output since it's active. It doesn't have the "girth" of the REDDI, but I'm actually thinking about selling my REDDI now that I have this Countryman, since it sounds very nearly as good, and is a lot more convenient due to its small size. The Countryman does require phantom power, or I think it can take a 9v battery.
(Great video.) lve use the mxr with a boss eq pedal and the fishman platinum acoustic DI on the bass setting also the hotone ampero with the many bass amps and IRs. I would love to try that large and heavy Reddi with the tubes for guitar. Ive played many bass amps with my guitar and loved the results. Great info l didn't know the GK or the Reddi.
Great video! Everything looks good! I think you might need to upgrade that desk though😂
Agreed.
When I gig, I bring a bass (I use different ones but my go too ones is my 73 jazz or a 5 string Peavey cirrus. Great bass actually) and my small pedalboard which includes a tuner, bass compressor and a Sansamp. Just go direct and set my tone with the sansamp. Works for me
Hi Travis, thanks for your great channel. I really do enjoy watching your videos. So far I just played using a marcus miller v7 2nd gen into the hi z inputs of my rme fireface 802 which is a decent audiointerface. I have been told that despite my interface having hi z inputs using a decent di will make a differrence. Is that something worth spending 300 euro on? Hi from Berlin :)
I’m loving this channel
Great video! Would’ve loved to seen a noble in there lol
Interested in your opinion about the new Badwater Bass Pre-Amp/DI. It seems like a pretty versatile option.
Telefunken TDP Mono is the best DI under $200. Super simple!! Works great with my Audient MK2 interface. Thanks for sharing.
I really don't know why, but the I'm loving the sound from the GK and Neve. The Reddi i think colors the sound with saturation, and gives it an extra oomf of warmth. I could be wrong hahaha but I really love the sound of the GK and Neve
I like the Reddi best,I've been using mine for three year's now.I've used it on my gigs and use it at church.Also done more then a dozen studio session. Great DI I've tried some other's some of the same one's you'll using on this video.I guess it also depends on the bass just my opinion,They're all good just depends on the player,but yes the Reddi when I started to use it my engineer notice right away. No haven't to do any EQ.But for me the Reddi,I use MTD basses just me.But you are a good player keep up the great work.God bless
New logo, looks crisp man
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Hey Travis! I have a Kemper for electric guitar but am curious how it is for bass comparably to API when playing out? I usually am called up to serve with the electric but prefer playing bass more and want to make that the preference moving forward for a while. How would you compare these two? Thanks!
I love the SansAMP Bass Driver DI by Tech 21
big surprized no sansamp on this list , the z di my buddy brogan who just move to la from nashville used that alot , i used the origin bass comp into darkglass vintage deluxe
For the money and quality the Neve RNDI is so incredibly clean. I use mine inline with a DG Vintage Ultra. The volume issue isn't a problem, is it overkill? Absolutely but it's dead silent and fatens up my tone.
The Reddi was my least favorite especially for the super hefty price.
The good news for the Reddi, your rig won't be moving around and you can use it as a weapon if needed.
I was honestly surprised that some of characteristics I was expecting to hear on certain DI's were more prominent on others. I expected the REDDI to be the deepest sounding but instead was lean in comparison to the Neve and API. REDDI was almost distorting in the low end, or a lot more saturation than I expected. I was surprised the API the was the biggest sounding, honestly thought the Neve would win that category and expected API to be more punchy. I own a RNDI but definitely would like to add the API to my collection. I didn't really care for the others but then again I gravitate towards an SVT tone which is why I don't care too much for the REDDI unless I'm going more for a B15 tone. I would suggest checking out the KHAN DI, that is a SVT style Tube DI. The guy that originally designed the now discontinued Ampeg SVT Tube DI started his own line and created a modded, improved version which is what the KHAN DI is. Another one to look out for is the ZOD IDDI, which is supposed to be a better REDDI and cheaper ($600 new).
As far as Apples to Apples here since we talking DI .. well the neve tone crushed It .. fabulous sounding and not trying to be a compressor eq distorstion or pre amp .. Thats a studio toy That delivers
Yeah ! Good subject ! Be blessed
Bro - what do you think of the EBS MicroBass ?
Hey Travis, what brand, model, etc is that bass
Do you use those DIs along with a amp head? I’m new to pedals 🤷🏾♂️
Late to the game, but if you get a chance could you test out a Noble DI?
I have the API and IT HAS NEVER DISAPPOINTED ME!!!!!! it's a workhorse anywhere. Live, in studio. It's a shame it never took off in the market. Obviously people have no idea how amazing API gear is
That is a nice bassguitar!
What is the name of the white bas that you play
I own a Radial J48, which is perfect for recording. However, I still miss an all-in-one solution with a compressor, so the GK Plex seems great to me. By hearing from here, specially when slapping the bass, the GK's DI doesn't sound too great, so probably when you're not dialing any EQ it doesn't sound as good as a Radial? In comparable terms, the Radial and the Neve are direct competitors, with people choosing one over the other based on personal preferences because technically they seem the same level.
Bro you’re so awesome 😎 God bless you
wow, no mention ot Tech21 Sansamp at all? I'd be interested on how it stacks up to these. It's what I use.
The one that reinvented the bass DI in the 90's - still first thing on my board, and the only thing I need except my guitar, to get my bass base sound on any amp.
Thanks bro
I'm surprised you didn't mention the Countryman or Radial JDI. I was not at all impressed with the sound of the Reddi or GK plex
I use a Behringer BDI21 Bass Preamp Di for $30usd. This is a copy of the Tech21 Bass Driver at around $300.
I found that for the price the BDI21 is great, has allot of options for sound in the preamp.
Also the Behringer ADI21 Acoustic preamp Di. A copy of the Tech21 Para Driver. While for Acoustic instruments also gives some nice tone shaping for bass.
I would like to see you do a review of both of these excellent cheap pedals.
I have the Behringer as a backup only. But I hate it. I took it out of the box to try it out to see if it works and put it back in the box... 🤮 good thing I got it at a local store retirement sale! Only paid $12 for it!!! 😂
But its cool that it works for you. As I always say, rigs and setups are as individual as fingerprints. I will never poopoo anyone's set up if it sounds good and you enjoy it. 👍
So I’m curious about the MXR, can you use the settings to get the REDDI sound?
I have tried, I use both the MXR and Reddi. But I cannot replicate the REDDI sound on the MXR. I love the REDDI. But i find myself using MXR more. They are both really good. Dialing in the sound YOU want is the most improtant part. I am really satisfied with both.
Red boat ankor was my favorite ..lol
I love my Ampeg SCR DI
So some of these DI pedals would make it so one wouldn't need a distortion, or overdrive, or tuner pedal, bc they also have that functionality. Correct?!
No SansAmp models? Surprising.
No Tech21 Sansamp?
Maestro do you have course online please? I would like to get it let me know
I’m about to release one in the next month or so!
Neve!!! All the way
I don’t know much about pedals but what does a DI help on ?
It helps you not have to bring an amp and cabinet wherever you go.
Radial JDI (Jensen-equipped)
If you have a nice anp the rndi is just the way to go
No Tech21 love?
For a grand that REDDI should have sounded amazing, instead it was by FAR my least favorite. MXR or GK for me. BUT if you want the cheapest on the used market that sounds fantastic and built like a TANK get a Hartke Bass Attack (version 1). Best bang for your buck for sure.
I’m an idiot, are these also considered pre amps??
Yay
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“DI pedals/ with preamps” or “standalone DI boxes”..?
API Thicker, Reddi Lower. Bye to GK.
Hi Travis, I'm only trying to help people grab an awesome pedal, not sure why you deleted my post, it was not meant to cause any grief, apologies if it has.
Oh... It must have been UA-cam because I haven't deleted any comments. Sorry about that.
@@TravisDykes no worries Travis. I couldn’t even share the name of the site let alone the url, must be UA-cam. If anyone wants a API Tranzformer new, I know where, DM me!
Reddi wins. N.1
Api is day an night
Wow no Noble ?...suprised...if Sean Hurley & thousands else use them they cannot be bad...their fantastic & i think better than your REDDI ,very simular with a valve & torroidal transformer ,for bass ,guitars,keyboards etc etc....why no Noble ?...it's 1 of the best at about just a thousand if you shop around...6 month waiting list for a Noble DI...but yet no mention of it ....strange as very popular with bass players....i'll stick to my NUX Melvin Lee Davis bass pre-amp DI which comes with choice of 4 speaker cabs & 2 amps & can be re-amped & comes with great software...much cheaper but just as good sounding as anything else ,the Melvin Lee Davis pre-amp is better than the inbuilt Aguilar ir pre-amp imo....more subtle & better sounding....
Man, I regret letting my REDDI go..
Rndi and gk sounds better to me
the GK Plex is overpriced. It was a 300$ preamp now its 500$. Inflation or not, thats a 75% price increase that brings you not very much else than lost money.
Why do you only call me when you're high?
Because I fly a lot
You would never use distortion @ that lvl, except you just did!
REDDI is overpriced (probably bc of it's reinforced)
This is crazy money to spend on a DI. why bother?
What a waste of time
You only have High end stuff, in this Biden economy I can’t afford any of those toys.
Hi Travis, thanks for your great channel. I really do enjoy watching your videos. So far I just played using a marcus miller v7 2nd gen into the hi z inputs of my rme fireface 802 which is a decent audiointerface. I have been told that despite my interface having hi z inputs using a decent di will make a differrence. Is that something worth spending 300 euro on? Hi from Berlin :)