Tech21 VT BASS In-Depth Review

READ DESCRIPTION BELOW:
Tech21 VT Bass is very versatile pedal that can be used along with every type of bass. This could be good as recording unit as well. This pedal gives you a lot of tone customization options because of their unique Character knob.
Playing riff from my band's Theatrum new song from upcoming album (link on band below).
No compression, equalization and other types of processing used, just bass plugged into pedal.
Equipment used:
My custom bass Brutal Egregore V;
Native Instruments (NI) Komplete Audio 6 (24bit/44.1kHz);
Steinberg Cubase LE AI Elements;
Pedal supplied by Carl Martin ProPower.
TECH21 VT BASS features:
LEVEL adjusts the output level
LOW - cut or boost low frequencies by ±12dB from unity gain (12 o’clock).
HIGH - cut or boost high frequencies by ±12dB from unity gain (12 o’clock);
MID - cut or boost custom tuned 500Hz by ±12dB from unity gain (12 o’clock).
DRIVE - adjusts the overall amount of gain and overdrive, similar to when the output section of a tube amp is being pushed.
CHARACTER - sweeps through an entire range of tonal possibilities associated with this style of amplifier. In addition to modifying the frequency response, Character also influences the attack and drive
characteristics. Therefore, you may need to adjust your gain and tone settings after tweaking the Character control.
• Settings below 12 o’clock will give you the ‘70s powerhouse, the SVT.
• Around 12 o’clock will introduce you to the studio staple, the flip top.
• Above 12 o’clock increases the gain and crunch for less polite, modern rock, indie bass sounds.
• Full up yields distorted bass tones fromYes to Crimson to King’s X styles
SPEAKER SIMULATION - Voiced specially for the VT Bass pedal. This built-in simulation is tuned to match 10-inch American-style bass speakers.
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[@NelsonMontana1234]

Dude, stoip fiddling with the controls! Set one. A/B it on and off. That's how you can tell what it does!

[@Theospeak1]

Another great review, thanks for doing these

[@burningkarma]

Best Bass Preamp out there for my tastes. Having an XLR out added to mine to make it a DI. The VT Bass DI pedal just isn't the same.

[@EmanCarbone]

burningkarma What changes tone-wise? I have the deluxe edition, the one without speaker sim on/off, but I'd never disengage it anyway.

[@bflo1000]

You're saying that this one is better than the more expensive DI version? In what way?

[@figeon]

You should've played a lot more with the character knob. Besides that, it's a perfect review, if you are using fingers.

[@bflo1000]

Rock demos should always be done w both pick & fingers, to satisfy everyone. Plus many player like myself use BOTH although I favor a pick. The smooth, thick tone sounds like he's using fingers. A pick is louder, punchier & sharper.

[@MarkRoskillyGuitar]

I've tried using guitar rig to record my bass, but all the notes come out at different volume levels depending on the string and frett ... so I'm looking for an alternative. this looks pretty good. do u find it needs any compression or is the preamp that good it doesn't need it?

[@VitalyGanja]

+MarkLittleVai if does not have dedicated bass preamp, you of course can use compression to even the sound. This pedal could be used as well. However, you can also check action on your bass and make sure that strings you use is from one set (not like each string is by different manufacture)