A Beginner's Guide To Bass Guitar Effects Pedals...Bass Effects Explained!

Sam gives us a complete beginner's guitar to bass guitar effects pedals including lots of sound examples and pedal placement signal chain tips.
00:00 Beginner's Guide To Bass Effects
01:40 Bass Compressor & Limiter Pedals Explained
03:28 Bass EQ Pedals Explained
04:55 Bass Pre-Amps Explained
06:09 Bass Wah Pedals & Envelope Filters Explained
08:16 Drive Pedals For Bass Guitar - Overdrive vs Distortion vs Fuzz
11:04 Octavers & Bass Pitch Shifter/Harmonists Explained
13:48 Most Popular Modulation Pedals For Bass - Chorus & Phasers Explained
16:21 Bass Synth Pedals Explained
19:13 Can I Use A Delay Or Reverb Pedal With A Bass?...Yes!
23:49 Single Effects Pedals vs Bass Multi Effects...What's Best For Me?
26:43 Outro & Other Pedals (Tuner & Looper)
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Boss OC-3 Octaver: www.pmtonline.co.uk/boss-oc-3...
Electro-Harmonix Nano Pog: www.pmtonline.co.uk/electro-h...
Digitech Bass Whammy: www.pmtonline.co.uk/digitech-...
Ampeg Liquifier Bass Chorus: www.pmtonline.co.uk/ampeg-liq...
Boss CEB-3 Bass Chorus: www.pmtonline.co.uk/boss-ceb3...
MXR Phase 90 Phaser: www.pmtonline.co.uk/mxr-m101-...
Boss SYB-5 Bass Synth: www.pmtonline.co.uk/boss-syb5...
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Boss GT-1B Bass Multi Effects: www.pmtonline.co.uk/boss-gt-1...
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There's thousands of effects pedals on the market, and most can be used with either guitar or bass...why should guitarists have all the fun?!? If you're new to the world of bass guitars and are confused by which types of effect are suitable for a bass, this beginners guide should hopefully make the different genres of effect types a little easier to understand.
Within this video we explain the differences between the most common types of bass effects pedals including compressors, limiters, pre-amps, envelope filters, wahs, chorus and synth pedals. We explain the differences between bass overdrive, distortion and fuzz pedals, offer tips for pedal placement and your signal chain and look at the pros and cons of both individual pedals and multi-fx units. We hope you find this guide useful, you can try out any of the pedals that Sam's using here for yourself at your local Professional Music Technology..
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The pedal video every bassist needs

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This saved my life thank you

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[@SeanSeesMedia]

As a true beginner in every sense when it comes to the bass, I appreciate this video so much. Thank you for making a very in depth video covering so many effects, while also detailing what those effects can do and playing recognizable riffs that may have been created using said effects. After recently playing around with a modelling amp at work, albeit a guitar amp, I found myself very intrigued by some of the sounds but had no idea what any of them truly meant and and also didn't know where to begin. Turns out it was watching this video. Cheers

[@MisterQueue67]

Check out the Valeton GP200, it's awesome. I'm setting one up for live use. Has all of these effects, chain management, looper, and drum tracks. $300 and you don't have to buy all these different pedals.

[@strawberrymins]

I knew NOTHING, NOTHING at all, and its the best thing ever O.O

[@strawberrymins]

i love these sounds so much im happy to know my world can be so much bigger than i thought, and wow i had no idea certain sounds in songs were produced like this! excited to try everything i can get my greedy hands on xD

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[@roshanthapa7075]

I'm loving that whammy with Fuzz sound 🔊 it's freakin awesome

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Nice is nothing for the bed, as we say in germany

[@that_guy0_0]

This is by far the best bass pedal guide I've seen! I'm a beginner so probably doesn't mean much. Great video!

[@Ace_Hunter_lives]

Great video. Long time acoustic mandolin player dabbling in the electric bass world. Unsurprisingly, pedals just seemed like an endless wilderness. This video really gives a great overview for noobs like me. Granted, I'm not sure my wallet will be all that happy that I doscovered this video :D

[@TheEvario]

This is exactly what I needed. I've had a multi-effects panel for quite some time now, and never really managed to get much out of it. With this information, I can go at it again with some knowledge of what I'm doing.

[@Rayhawk777]

this video was EXACTLY what i was looking for, i have years of experiance with guitar but just finally purchased a bass,i do alot of home recording and needed a good source for Bass effects and you delivered that perfectly.i also learned alot about what order to put the pedals in ,very handy info there too,Thank you Very much!

[@crownlaurus2610]

This video is sooo good! Thank you! You picked good song selections to illustrate the effects. 👍🏾

[@davidcorsello4501]

Man, such a well-done video! This has been so helpful!

[@geofreydearaujo3231]

Simple and fantastic to begin in the world of effects.

[@chipspangler736]

Just saw this today ... I want to thank you for this -- I think this is a fantastic introduction to effects for bass players. I didn't use effects for many years but have started to incorporate them more recently into my playing, and this has helped a lot. I have been using a multi-effects unit for a bit to try and figure things out, but I will trade it in soon and start getting individual ones. Many thanks!

[@barneyhands]

Fantastic guide for us beginners - thank you for posting and giving such clear descriptions for what each effect can offer. I find those multi FX units bewildering - so this has helped me so much. Thank you

[@benquinney5551]

Best bass pedal video I've seen on KZbin. Really great Info and some of them are incredible pedals 🤘🏼

[@natennina]

Fantastic guide. I’ve been playing bass for almost 30 years, and never dived into pedals much. My first pedal is a pre-amp style with eq, drive, and compression. This helps me understand how to expand my sounds given what I like, without having to play/buy a $1000 worth of pedals. I’ll gladly add all I can to this video to get it in front of other’s eyes.

[@ikestoddard2458]

My compliments. January ‘22 was when I discovered it. I wish I had had this 15 years ago, when I bought my first bass. 😁😁😁 I would suggest, if you have not done it already, one more episode per pedal group. Five minutes of exploring would do wonders. Thanks again!

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One of the best bass pedals video I've seen! Thanks a lot!

[@annetee6567]

Thank You so much!! Very good introduction to how it all works and sounds!

[@maestrovonhuge9397]

Cheers bro, greatest thing about learning things is a clear explanation, you nailed it, loved the songs accompanying the effects.

[@davidlewis8814]

I found the info on chain placement super useful. The whole video was very illustrative, thank you

[@elldr]

great video; lots of good examples, well organized, and very well delivered by Sam! Cheers

[@cyrilbrocard]

Good Sir, these crystal clear explanations and demos were much needed. Thank you !

[@pandaberserk3390]

i'm just learning bass and it really helps you going threw each sound every pedal makes. I'm really leaning towards the big muff and pog combo it sounded awesome . im not rushing to buy pedals as im still learning but your vid really helps me keep motivated thanks.

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[@yobro8368]

great review! please do it again with more bass effects! I love it! greetings

[@jdramsey]

Thank you. As a new bass player, this was extremely helpful.

[@mikehill23]

Mate. Brilliant video. Thanks v much. Had no idea where to start.

[@grooveholmes79]

this was really helpful, thanks!

[@Brownie_holoENBBQ]

This really helps a lot and sorted tons of Effects Pedals into few types,it's clear and easy to understand,thanks!

[@aggzish]

Thank you , very informative. Exactly the kind of video I was looking for.

[@georgebluestorm2439]

Thanks for the video, nice playing my friend

[@maxine2798]

Great clarity. Thanks for doing this.

[@beornthebear.8220]

After seeing a video with Billy Sheehan recommending compressing bass, I immediately picked up a good compressor/limiter that I always use. I love it. I also practice through a TECH 21 VT Bass Deluxe Sans Amp, and run it into a pedalboard for mixing and playing along with songs with headphones for practice so I don't drive everyone crazy. I can also put its main output into the Effects In of my amp for a predictable tone, bypassing the amp tone circuitry. It also has an XLR Out that I can plug right into my mixer (or the main mixer if performing). Those 2 pedals are the main ways I control my sound. The Sand Amp is very touchy, so I move the controls very little at a time.

[@UFOFifty1]

Great video! I'm glad you put this out so we can hear the differences before we buy them.

[@gloriawashington7876]

Thank you so much for this video. It is so helpful especially for us beginners with effects. Kudos

[@bananapettyfer5898]

Great video...well put together and very usfull for me. Ive stayed away from pedals but getting a feeling they may help me over all. Want to do some EDm covers with the band and maybe create some new sounds. Brill Vid !

[@fernandochacon2579]

Great video! very enlighting! Thank you so much. I´m about to start with the "pedal vibe". I´m thinking of multi-effect stuff. I think it suits me better.

[@jasonhall947]

There's good info here. Thanks for the video!

[@MisterQueue67]

Excellent video, well explained, and very good examples and where to place in the chain. Just what I was looking for as I tackle setting up patches for the Valeton GP200 multi-effect for live bass playing.

[@SelmiAzhar]

what an angel. thank you. i was at a loss with no one around to tell me what to do or where to go.

[@progrockjock]

Great explanation and demo of these legendary pedals!...I love the way you say, "Great For Funky 70s-Style Bass Lines"

[@Sandstroem82]

This helped me a lot, thanks!

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great vid - thanks for sharing your knowledge! love the Presidents bit - what a tune that is!

[@jimgarrison8844]

Thanks Mate. Well done.

[@trrzzl]

This is on point. My signal chains goes now boss ns2 (pedals on loop)- ehx bass preacher - ehx bass big muff - boss octaver - boss phaser and I LIKE IT, need some wah and eq too but this video rocks.

[@braedenlangell9953]

thanks man, this was super helpful. thanks for playing and showing what the different pedals did instead of just saying what they did.

[@mickeybreezy]

Wow, I did not expect to love the Big Muff. I already knew I was going to hate it the most and then I heard it and I loved it.

[@Asthmos]

this answers a lot of questions. thanks!

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Really well explained ✌🏾

[@RockerProf]

Thank you for this video. Your presentation is so well designed. Loved when you were messing with the graphic equalizer.

[@FarmPrepper1]

Ive been playing keys a long time I love full phatt sound. started playing bass and hit a sound wall. Your video gave me a road map of what I need to to doo, slowly and carefully. I currently have a Big muff and a Boss SY1. I have compressors in my studio rack but Im rarely there when playing bass. a comp Pedal is next to put the horse back in front of the cart so to speak, thank for for a great explanatory video on these pedals, Subbed and all notifications, Your efforts are appreciated!!

[@2shy2mosh]

About to go out and buy every pedal I see here gradually as I get more confident in my playing. Thank you so much for this!

[@johnhareiel5118]

Go for it! I got 90 pedals in the past 2 years

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Fantastic video. Really useful to a beginner like me.

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A really nice video! Thanks man!

[@oaboxer]

Wonderful video, explained the differences so clearly

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Well done, very clear

[@FarmPrepper1]

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Very detailed vid, earned a subscriber because of it.

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Thank you so much! You’re an absolute champion!

[@cricket3715]

Fantastic review. Thanks.

[@janvirtanen6199]

Thx! Although I play for years now, my primary instrument was and is the guitar but bass is getting more seriously. :)

[@geoffwhitemusic]

That intro was EPIC. Have a like!

[@nikkothegoblin]

I heard that reverb and flanger at the start and immediately knew this guide was perfect for me

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Thanks for the refreshment.

[@danram69]

nice sweet exploration thank you

[@huzrokhayzur2197]

the octaver and the whammy pedal are awesome, the tone sounds so much richer

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This video is absolutely amazing

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13:26 at this point I was absolutely sold on the Bass whammy!

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Excellent video!

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10:18 National Anthem by Radiohead

[@billiejoeeyelash]

10:18 Perfect song choice. Needs to be THE go-to song for testing out bass distortion.

[@jimhessbass]

One piece of advice about trying guitar pedal in a bass rig was awesome. This saved me a lot of $. Thank you.

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best video ever tysm!!!

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THANK YOU!!

[@PabloAGarcia73]

Incredibly helpful video. As a new (learning) bass player, I knew nothing about using pedals for bass. Now I do. Well done! 🙌🏼

[@markhopkins9035]

Really useful guide. I have a Gt1b, and to be honest, it's as good as many specialist pedals for some effects, and a lot lit cheaper. Just takes a bit more work to use for a gig!

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Very helpful

[@ferox965]

I'm in the midst of setting up my pedalboard. I have one left to pick up. I have: Tech 21 dUg Pinnick sig-insanely versatile-covers my DI needs, EQ, tuner, compressor and emulates bi amping Dunlop Geezer Butler wah Ehx Bass Clone chorus Last pedal I grab is the Wampler Low Blow and I'm set. All this with my 1980 BC Rich Eagle or 2007 Rickenbacker 4003 through Orange Bass Terror and Orange 1x15.

[@claudelamoreux8543]

I've been playing for 15 months. I have exactly one pedal, an electro-harmonix POG. It should keep me busy for quite a while.

[@princeamu]

That bass big muff is amazing

[@gashiiq2393]

Now, I've know where should I spend my money for each priority for my bass learning journey. Thank you very much brother

[@tj10777]

That line at 21:30 with the delay and synth pedal was dope

[@RobertNolan]

I'm glad I stuck through this, gave me a better stance on what is possible for bass tone and I got to hear a good cover of Peaches by POTUSA... No ninja fights though.

[@kool-aid40oz]

This video helped a lot

[@nekot9274]

I would put filter pedal before the comp as it is the dynamic of your playing who trigger them, you do not want to iron flat that dynamic before a filter.

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I use a boss metal core ml-2 distortion pedal with my bass, it sounds great.

[@princeamu]

Best bass pedal video hands down

[@mightymcloven3321]

Thank you for this information. I need a mono synth.

[@andreachenko]

Best video about bass effect.

[@epicmage82]

I caught the Peaches riff. lol Good on ya. Thanks for the info.

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In short I was blown away great deliverence .

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Best class on effect pedals ever I serious tha out I was in a school.

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Quality Video

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Helping lots

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