What Are The Best Bass DI Pedals? | What Is That

[@AllenMarkel]

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.

[@minibuns5397]

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

[@AllenMarkel]

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!

[@treed873]

I have the Sansamp Bass Driver DI. I love this pedal! So many tonal options.

[@vicentcarro]

My in-store test shows para driver v2 has more tone variety to offer due to mid range sweep

[@reid.lawson]

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

[@hertzclydedezir2891]

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!

[@luquann]

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

[@Auldhelm]

Great video! I am looking for a bass DI for my studio - great demos

[@floppytnarwal1641]

I use the EBS microbass 3. Absolutely love it. I get a superb sound through it.

[@chriscuthbertson]

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

[@soundman1402]

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.

[@chris2fur401]

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

[@jamesgrant3343]

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.

[@shawnwainwright4950]

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

[@PhatBazz4]

Telefunken TDP Mono is the best DI under $200. Super simple!! Works great with my Audient MK2 interface. Thanks for sharing.

[@marcelschmidtbass]

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 :)

[@geoffreymerrifield5666]

Appreciate your video and reviews Travis. Great style and very helpful info.

[@aifrmedia]

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.

[@KGalon]

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

[@sodoberman]

Bless you I'm a GK fan boy was leaning to the Plex but that complexity with NO save just sunk its chances New follower I appreciate your reviews

[@danielschmaderer]

I used to own the M80 and it was absolutely amazing and well worth the price. Might be the cheapest of what’s on the list, but it’s a monster and well built.

[@eliascorsino]

Im using the GK Plex and I love it!

[@itsmatchew]

Great video! Everything looks good! I think you might need to upgrade that desk though😂

[@TravisDykes]

Agreed.

[@alessandromonteiro3437]

Neve RNDI or API Transformers LX on stage?I use pedals (Yamaha Ne-1, Bass big muff deluxe and Bass Soul Food).

[@bobbyarthur8809]

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

[@nowusuansah]

Thanks for posting this. I’ve been looking for pedals to get for my bass. This really helped!

[@Dis-Emboweled]

I love my Ampeg Scrambler DI. Mid priced -ish and sounds great! Cool review of DIs man!

[@richardreyes9604]

(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.

[@richardselby1711]

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.

[@David_Perez06]

Congrats on 100k!!! So nice to see more apostolic musicians being recognized for their talent 🔥

[@isaacmondesir1814]

Honest question: what is an apostolic musician?

[@israelmercedes2449]

@@isaacmondesir1814 A Christian musician or Church musician

[@AJbassist]

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

[@73BFD]

Great video! Would’ve loved to seen a noble in there lol

[@georgemeads8019]

Hello Travis, I’ve enjoyed watching a lot of your content for about the last year or so. I’m very new to bass, and one day would love to play in my local church or at our national services (COGIC). But I was wondering, what pedals would you recommend for playing in church services? Thanks for everything!!!

[@lowendtheory2304]

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

[@MixingGBP]

The Neve sounds the best. Good sound with no fussing with controls...done.

[@tuba1osu]

wow, no mention ot Tech21 Sansamp at all? I'd be interested on how it stacks up to these. It's what I use.

[@bennybe1977]

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.

[@Espresso101]

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).

[@2003dem]

What is the name of the white bas that you play

[@sixxbrisbane]

I’m loving this channel

[@EBDROID]

Late to the game, but if you get a chance could you test out a Noble DI?

[@docgallardo]

Bro - what do you think of the EBS MicroBass ?

[@MichaelStoneham]

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.

[@Dis-Emboweled]

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. 👍

[@dr.jenskuhnemann3411]

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 :)

[@themastorparty]

I love the SansAMP Bass Driver DI by Tech 21

[@PabloHernandez-mz4em]

Hey Travis, what brand, model, etc is that bass

[@armignac]

If you have a nice anp the rndi is just the way to go

[@royozier4684]

Do you use those DIs along with a amp head? I’m new to pedals 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@arrowcasey6641]

New logo, looks crisp man

[@brady5-strings]

Interested in your opinion about the new Badwater Bass Pre-Amp/DI. It seems like a pretty versatile option.

[@vinisasso]

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.

[@ThunderRooster]

So I’m curious about the MXR, can you use the settings to get the REDDI sound?

[@maizve92]

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.

[@AmoreMusicale]

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!

[@bucurgabriel6319]

NEve RNDI ......The Best ! 🥰

[@gboof]

What's the song you're playing on the REDDI BASS DI?

[@CSC8393]

Yeah ! Good subject ! Be blessed

[@JaKamps]

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?!

[@familyofgodourcreatorvince5944]

Maestro do you have course online please? I would like to get it let me know

[@TravisDykes]

I’m about to release one in the next month or so!

[@s.terlouw814]

That is a nice bassguitar!

[@metalfather8139]

Red boat ankor was my favorite ..lol

[@sixxbrisbane]

I love my Ampeg SCR DI

[@mjtejero]

No Tech21 Sansamp?

[@mattdabassist6537]

Thanks bro

[@linajetv2768]

Neve!!! All the way

[@__dynamit3661]

I don’t know much about pedals but what does a DI help on ?

[@wulf67]

It helps you not have to bring an amp and cabinet wherever you go.

[@ChamisVlogz]

Bro you’re so awesome 😎 God bless you

[@gpasc]

Radial JDI (Jensen-equipped)

[@DocMurph]

I’m an idiot, are these also considered pre amps??

[@wulf67]

No Tech21 love?

[@themacstack]

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.

[@christopherstorrier5560]

Unless in a studio most DI's well built & designed sound just as good live as a crazy priced huge heavy DI box nobody could tell the difference live to be honest.. Studio yes get the best, gigging your just gonna stress over such a delicate valve & transformer DI which not all are quiet or very good, Noble being one of the good brands but big waiting list & delicate, needs it's own flight box, not cheap & still delicate & prone to accidents when travelling...

[@sTVG2]

the expensive DIs have a certain fattness that the others lack

[@Sokolemon]

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.

[@TravisDykes]

Oh... It must have been KZbin because I haven't deleted any comments. Sorry about that.

[@Sokolemon]

@@TravisDykes no worries Travis. I couldn’t even share the name of the site let alone the url, must be KZbin. If anyone wants a API Tranzformer new, I know where, DM me!

[@michaelanderson4265]

“DI pedals/ with preamps” or “standalone DI boxes”..?

[@cristiansantana9049]

Yay

[@dalzomi6992]

❤️

[@tonsilcrafted]

API Thicker, Reddi Lower. Bye to GK.

[@christopherstorrier5560]

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....

[@WilDBeestMF]

Man, I regret letting my REDDI go..

[@tonysentimento]

Reddi wins. N.1

[@kabassa]

Rndi and gk sounds better to me

[@tibi1687]

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.

[@everennui1]

Why do you only call me when you're high?

[@waderuff5545]

Because I fly a lot

[@JaKamps]

You would never use distortion @ that lvl, except you just did! REDDI is overpriced (probably bc of it's reinforced)

[@son0fsocal]

You only have High end stuff, in this Biden economy I can’t afford any of those toys.

[@lmackenzie89]

This is crazy money to spend on a DI. why bother?

[@stevensprung-wo3pk]

What a waste of time

[@dr.jenskuhnemann3411]

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 :)