Tech 21 VT Bass DI - Review and Tutorial

[@MyVideos-fm7ug]

One thing about any sansamp device is that the manual recommends what they call “100 percent sansamp” for every setting and application by having the blend level set to full saturation But the truth is that you don’t want to set the blend past 60 percent in most instances. Your own dry signal is part of what makes these sansamp devices so effective, and not the sansamp itself It’s not a “magic bullet”, as all sansamps require that “getting to know” phase in the relationship

[@thebassmandave]

Great tutorial! I found it very helpful. Having received this pedal today, and even after tweaking the different pedal settings (as well as making adjustments on my amp settings), I couldn't find a sound I was 100% happy with. I watched your tutorial video and adjusted the settings like you had on the first demo section; turned off the built in SGT settings on my Ampeg Rocket RB-110, and there it was!!!!! 😀 Thank you very much!!!

[@McDoinky]

The beauty of this pedal is that it totally CAN be just a drive pedal, if you need it to be

[@sixsentsoldiers]

In the quest for SvT, Tech 21 found their own thing. The VT Bass line used to include a rackmount, a deluxe, and a 500 watt amp. Not sure why they discontinued them. All were fantastic.

[@thomasfioriglio]

Nice review and explanation of the pedal. I just got a Bass Fly Rig and it includes the VT in the SansAmp section. This helped me understand it better.

[@jobbo89]

Was there a bit of latency or was your playing consistently a couple of milliseconds behind?

[@stevemilani6334]

Great realistic review, thanks for posting! I'll like and subscribe. 🤘

[@rcb_matt]

2 year old video... but I am watching it today. I ordered a VT pedal and should have it tomorrow. I have always had luck with the Sansamp BDDI. So I am not sure I haven't already tried this pedal. The BDDI is the only pedal I have been able to use with my Markbass rig and get a better tone than what I started with. So we will see... the added benefit it being able to go ampless.

[@AudreyAdores]

This is a great review! I loved all the different samples too - super helpful!!

[@billytai1096]

Great review. Very helpful.

[@beornthebear.8220]

I have an old VT Bass Deluxe, and I like that I can plug it into the amp effects in and get all the tone from the pedal. This makes my sound very predictable.

[@stevewoodward7850]

A great, well informed review mate...thinking of buying one of these off Basschat Uk.

[@Six3rdy]

I just got this baby from the local used music store. Thanks for the tutorial. I'm about to have some FUN!!!!! 😈😈😈😈😈😈 I'm sneaking this in church. 😈😈😈😈😈😈

[@patiszejuicebox]

I originally started with the VT Bass Deluxe, but decided to get the VT Bass DI as a replacement, as the former is so big on my pedalboard. Admittedly, I haven't used the blend option that much, as I've mostly been doing 100% wet, but it's a nice option to have. If there's on thing I miss from the Deluxe that I miss on the DI, it's the effects loop, but that's cuz I use modulation and time based effects, and using those in front it when setup in a higher gain can potentially make your signal muddy. Outside of that, it has been amazing for me. For my current preferences, I've been using mine as a Flip Top amp in a box, and it not only sounds great on bass, but also on guitar as well. The mild breakup and warmth is great.

[@francoishtzl157]

great to know, All SansAmp have Cabsim in it, by the 1/4 and XLR, it is just that you can disable it on the vintage

[@Andyanddiana467]

I have the VT bass 1.0 (Non DI) version. I set it as an always-on mild-drive pedal. I agree; when using this in front of the amp, less is more.

[@alexcomeau4919]

do you know if you can get the same tones out of this new one compared to the old one? I'm chasing a growl tone and the older pedal had what i am looking for. But these days cant find one anywhere

[@MyVideos-fm7ug]

That’s true with any sansamp. The manual recommends what they call “100 percent sansamp” for every setting and application by having the blend level set to full saturation But the truth is that you don’t want to set the blend past 60 percent in most instances. Your own dry signal is part of what makes these sansamp devices so effective, and not the sansamp itself It’s not a “magic bullet”, as all sansamps require that “getting to know” phase in the relationship

[@WeaponsRemorse]

i've got the V1 is with no mids should i sell it toward this

[@danielcorrigan8805]

I really like having a mid knob but you can still get a lot of tones with just low high and presence.

[@Cmaumora-p5b]

Gracias bro ❤

[@ramiroadonis8497]

Hi, excuse me, if a have an Active bass, is correct to use the +10dB 1/4"?? Or am I just messing it up?

[@danielcorrigan8805]

Depends on what's coming after it. That much signal might break up an amp, but that also might be what you're after.

[@ramiroadonis8497]

Thanks!

[@SuperCuu]

is it muddy when you add some effect pedal like octave, chorus. and where shoud we put it. pre or post vtbass

[@danielcorrigan8805]

Logistically at the end gives you an XLR out which is great. Octave tracks better if it comes first. It can suck a lot of shimmer out of a chorus especially with dirtier settings (which is fine if you want a subtle warmer chorus). So if you want that super bright Peter Hook chorus sound I'd put chorus after.

[@SuperCuu]

@@danielcorrigan8805 thank you very much

[@LewisMcDonaldBass]

Great video! Came from reddit!

[@bookscienfuegos1122]

Great review and insights. How do you like it working with a fuzz or distortion pedal?

[@danielcorrigan8805]

Haven't tried it yet, this is my main pedal for dirt tones. Would love to try it someday.

[@McDoinky]

Works great with it, especially with “bite” on. Some subtle chorus tops it off to make a really mean tone.

[@cliffords2315]

I plug mine into an Orange and Marshall Stack, you can get an SVT sound out of these two guitar amps without messing with the speakers, i love the SVT but its too heavy to carry everywhere

[@jackbruce1000]

Can you get Geddy.Lee tone from this ?

[@danielcorrigan8805]

Obviously not as well as the Geddy Lee version, but you can get something pretty close.

[@stephenfell4338]

What was it like when you blended the wet/ dry sounds together in your DAW did that sit in the mix well and stand out?

[@danielcorrigan8805]

Typically I use the pedal signal to cut through the mix, and blend in enough clean signal to support the low end. Sometimes you can cut the lows on the pedal signal and cut the highs on the dry signal to blend them better.

[@stephenfell4338]

@@danielcorrigan8805 hey thankyou for replying I value that approach and will definitely try that it's getting the right amount of distortion in the mix to keep it solid,the le bass I am using is a toughy to just get right,so I will get the Di and follow your experienced method cheers Stephen Fell

[@stephenfell4338]

@@danielcorrigan8805 how do you think it compares with the battalion as there is a 3 month waiting time for that model

[@danielcorrigan8805]

@@stephenfell4338 Honestly haven't heard about it till now but looks sick! A real everything in one pedal.

[@greenbrothersuk]

Can you use this pedal as an effects pedal instead of a pre amp

[@henrybonruiz]

Of course. All the Best!

[@jackshittle]

I have the VT Bass 2.0 (non DI our pedal, the original) and the only thing I wish it had was the blend knob. I think I'm going to pick up the SansAmp DP-3 Dug Pinnick pedal instead of the pedal used in this video.

[@cmvb]

The VT bass DI has blend...

[@jackshittle]

@@cmvb I meant the Character Series VT Bass (which has no blend).

[@cmvb]

@@jackshittle OK. I had the VT bass 2.0 (with cab sim)...

[@RH-xs8gz]

Dude, that Warwick sounds sick through that pedal!

[@woodybear8298]

Well done, thank you.

[@streamerlx4927]

Do you prefer this preamp over a good amp simulator?

[@danielcorrigan8805]

I like the simplicity of the pedal, but its nice being able to add amp sims in post. I usually always split a clean signal for that reason.

[@stephenfell4338]

Do you sing in the band ?

[@danielcorrigan8805]

Yeah! I sing backup in most projects and lead on a few tunes.

[@furiocelle2923]

But what is the difference whit the Tech21 sansamp ?

[@danielcorrigan8805]

Not a whole lot! The VT is made to resemble an Ampeg SVT a little bit more. Its also got the speaker sim. button which is great for warming up the sound when running DI.

[@furiocelle2923]

@@danielcorrigan8805 thanx from Italy 👍

[@McDoinky]

@@furiocelle2923 it also has a simpler mid function

[@bigwheelwhippa4977]

So instead of buying an active bass i can just get this..?

[@danielcorrigan8805]

An active bass will still have a different sound, and more sustain but this can definitely get you a comparable output level.

[@Brutuscomedy]

Check out the Brutus pedal from Demonfx. That into this is siiick.

[@oleksandrnovakov4295]

Some other DI’s like MXR M80 and EBS Microbass have the same power options

[@Klaus80804]

Unfortunately the new version of the Microbass, the EBS Microbass 3 not anymore.

[@matanja1]

have you ever tried it with the double bass?

[@danielcorrigan8805]

All the time! I use it as an EQ/ DI box and since its phantom I don't even have to bring power.

[@raffaelecrupi9347]

Hi, congratulations for the video !!amazing pedal !! I sold this pedal 7 months ago, to buy the deluxe model, now i sell the deluxe, to buy back the vt bass d.i. 😊 the deluxe has a different sound !!👎

[@danielcorrigan8805]

I've never tried the deluxe but this ones staying on my board for a while

[@Klaus80804]

Yes, they all are a bit different. The VT Bass D.I. has the Bend control and I have experienced it almost ALWAYS helps to mix a bit of the original Bass tone to the sound. I think that's the most important difference and that's why for me the VT Bass D.I. is the best out of all the other VT Bass pedals from Tech21.

[@themagnetc]

Character is toggling between two famous Ampeg amp models…the B-15 and the SVT

[@dirkidentification]

after 23 (skidoo) seconds I wondered if anyone had told him yet 😉

[@mstz2228]

hold up. can we take a second to talk about why there are 18 mics micing 2 cabs in 1:12

[@danielcorrigan8805]

18 Mics means 18x the tone (and phasing)

[@jeffbass4]

Yea man...who does that??!! No one that I've ever worked with.

[@chaniandjoe8326]

Love this video :) your hair has gotten SOOOOO long lol

[@danielcorrigan8805]

That's quarantine for ya

[@TheBlinkisback09]

300th like, I win a free pedal right?! 😅

[@M.Holland]

Nice Video! But, dude! Work on your timing! You are off quiet a bit in this fairly easy grooves.

[@poxcr]

Not quite my tempo.