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Electro-Harmonix Bass Monosynth
The EHX Bass Mono Synth transforms your bass into eleven great sounding synthesizers... from vintage synth emulations to thick, stacked voices to deep pulsing sounds and more.
Features eleven great sounding, mono synth sounds
- Easy to use controls let you dial in the sound you want quickly
- EXP pedal input for real-time expressive control with your foot
- Create, save and recall eleven user presets, one for each of the eleven synth sounds
- EHX 9.6VDC-200mA power supply included
- Current Draw: 125mA @ 9VDC
- Dimensions in inches: 4.0(w) x 4.75(l) x 2.25(h)
- Dimensions in mm: 102(w) x 121(l) x 58(h)
Digitech Bass Whammy – pitch shift
The next generation Bass Whammy uses the most advanced pitch detection and polyphonic note tracking technology to create the world’s best pitch shifting effect pedal optimized for bass. The Bass Whammy maintains the classic settings from the original with many modern upgrades. With two different tracking modes, Classic and Chord, the Bass Whammy gives players the ability to recreate the shift glitch effects from the original or get the smooth pitch shift effect. Chord mode uses advanced polyphonic tracking algorithms for a more exact and smooth pitch shift effect while Classic maintains the tracking artifacts of the original Whammy. The Bass Whammy is true bypass, MIDI controllable, and uses a 9V DC power supply to easily integrate into your existing pedalboard.
Iconic Whammy effect
Updated original Bass Whammy settings and more
Two different classic and chord (polyphonic) tracking modes
MIDI input for control
21 different pitch settings
Optimized for bass frequencies
True bypass
Power supply included
Electro-Harmonix Nano Bass Big Muff Pi Distortion/Sustainer
The new Nano Bass Big Muff is the latest EHX bass guitar, effect pedal. It delivers that huge Bass Big Muff sound in a nano-sized package. With voicing inspired by the battle-tank green, Russian Big Muff and a classic Big Muff Pi layout of Sustain, Tone and Volume controls, it provides sounds ranging from a slight but satisfying grit to an over-the-top wall of bass fuzz.
Tech 21 Sans Amp VT Bass DI
For the pro on the go, the VT Bass DI covers a lot of ground in a small footprint. This multi-function, multi-application format features three different outputs. You can complement your current rig, record direct, drive power amps and go direct to the PA. Just throw it in your gig bag and you’re ready at a moment’s notice.
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 Ampeg®-style amplifiers. In addition to modifying the frequency response, the Character control 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 gives you distorted bass tones from Yes to Crimson to King’s X styles.
MID, LOW, HIGH. Unlike passive controls that only cut, these active tone controls cut or boost ±12dB from unity gain (12 o’clock). Mid is 500 Hz. Low is 125 Hz. High is 3.2kHz.
BLEND allows you to blend the direct instrument signal with SansAmp Tube Amplifier Emulation circuitry. In most cases, you will probably have this set at maximum (100% SansAmp). For certain applications, however, such as an ultra-transparent sound or for use with piezo pickup-equipped instruments, you may want to blend-in the direct signal to achieve your desired sound. Note: When Blend is at minimum,the SansAmpTubeAmplifier Emulation circuitry is bypassed. However,the Mid, Low, High and Level controls remain active.
LEVEL adjusts the output level of both the 1/4” and XLR outputs.
Boss CEB3
Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher
Compact compressor designed especially for bass guitar.
Input sensitivity ranges from -10 dBu to +2 dBu making it a perfect fit for both passive and active basses of varying output levels.
Maximum gain reduction of 21 dB, with enough make-up gain to return your signal to full volume at maximum sustain (compression).
Attack toggle switch changes the timing of the onset of compression and provides three selectable settings: Fast, Medium and Slow.
Electro-Harmonix Bass Clone
Boss ODB3
Crunchy overdrive effects for bass
The ODB-3 Bass OverDrive delivers the chest-resonating distortion that hard rock, thrash, and punk bassists have been waiting for. This hot compact pedal has been designed specifically for bass applications.
OverDrive pedal specifically designed for bass
Onboard two-band equalizer
Balance knob controls dry/overdriven sound
AC adaptor or 9V battery operation
BOSS five-year warranty
Boss BC1X Multiband Bass Compressor
Intelligent multiband compression for dynamic bassists
Equipped with cutting-edge BOSS technology, the BC-1X Bass Comp performs far beyond the capabilities of conventional bass compressor pedals. This premium stompbox features pro-level multiband compression controlled by intelligent circuitry, making it simple to dial in natural sounds for any playing style. The advanced design responds to different dynamics and registers to apply the perfect amount of compression in real time, ensuring that your tone never gets over-squeezed or muddy. Transparent, powerful, and easy to use, the BC-1X is a must-have tool that delivers studio-quality punch and precision for dynamic players.
Intelligent circuitry adapts to every register and playing nuance, providing natural compression that preserves the fundamental bass tone
Interactive internal processing enables users to dial in sophisticated multiband compressor settings with simple stompbox controls
Professional 18-volt input electronics provide ample headroom for any bass, ensuring clean and punchy sound with no distortion
High-resolution gain reduction indicator shows the current compression amount at a glance
Digital circuitry greatly reduces noise, a common problem with standard compressors
BOSS five-year warranty
Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Fly Rig
Tech 21 SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver DI
Always thinking of our fat-stringed brethren, we had to make a 3-channel, programmable, rig-in-a-box for bassists who can’t get enough of a great thing. Like the TRI-A.C. for guitar, you get three hot tones right at your toetips. The all-analog circuitry features the same controls as its single channel predecessor: Drive, Bass, Treble, Presence, Blend and Level. Digital only in its programmability, you just tweak the knobs until you find a tone, double-tap on a footswitch, and it’s saved in that channel. It’s that simple. Three of your faves -- to go!
Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI
Much more than just a direct box, the SansAmp Bass Driver DI is capable of dialing up big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions, and all in between. Three different outputs to drive power amps, recording desks, PA mixers, or simply enhance your current rig. Controls include Presence for definition and upper harmonic content; Blend to combine the proportion of direct signal and SansAmp circuitry; and active EQ specifically tuned for bass with 12dB of cut or boost.
VERSION 2
With the popularity of 5- and 6-string basses going beyond fad status and becoming mainstream, we added a switch to adjust the bass frequency to extend into those lower registers. We also added a mid-range control and a switch to adjust its frequency. The core of the SansAmp Bass Driver and all of its tones remain true to its original design.
Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver Deluxe
For bassists who like to switch it up on stage, the SansAmp Bass Driver Deluxe is the ultimate live tool for the bass-hopping, preset-stomping player. The Deluxe is all about fast delivery of monster Tech 21 bass tones in the fray of a live performance. Dual inputs enable two instruments to be on-line and ready to go with a pop-free selector. You can program three custom tones for each input, or use all six for a single instrument. You can also program the FX loop to engage your favorite effect with a particular setting and the Deluxe will bring it every time that preset is selected.
The fat, funky tones of the SansAmp Bass Driver series are legendary. With an all-analog signal path, two inputs, six presets, a programmable effect loop, and parallel/tuner out, the stage-optimized Deluxe is all that with cheese and pickles.
MXR M87 Bass Compressor
Take your favorite studio compressor to the stage with the MXR M87 Bass Compressor. A complete array of controls—Attack, Release, Ratio, Input, and Output—makes it easy to fine-tune your sound, from subtle peak limiting to hard squashed compression effects. Its CHT™ Constant Headroom Technology gives you plenty of headroom and clear performance. This totally transparent compressor allows your full dynamic range to shine through until your signal reaches the compression threshold, which is indicated by the ten, highly visible gain-reduction status LEDs. It’s all packed into a durable, lightweight aluminum-housing pedal that’s the size of a Phase 90.
“Finally, a five-knob compressor in a pedal. I’m a compression aficionado, and this box kills! All parameters are tweakable.” Billy Sheehan
"Historically, compressor pedals give me the heebie jeebies. So when this pretty pedal showed up sounding all natural and punchy with a cool gain-reduction meter, quelle surprise! Nice job MXR." Justin Meldal-Johnsen
Electro Harmonix – Bass Soul Food
A natural overdrive and clean boost for the tone conscious player to enhance the original sound of an instrument and amp while retaining their essential character.
Its gain stage, treble control and signal path are optimized for bass guitar and guitarists wanting extended low frequency response. An adjustable clean blend assures an articulate, full tone while boosted power rails deliver extended headroom.
EHX Founder and President, Mike Matthews, stated: “Our Soul Food put ‘Klon-like’ transparent overdrive into the hands of players at an unprecedented price point.
MXR Bass Distortion M85
Based on a classic distortion circuit famous for its nasty sound
Separate Dry and Wet level controls
Select between Silicon and LED clipping diodes
The MXR Bass Distortion dishes out big gnarly tones with all the low end your bottom-dwelling heart desires. Working closely with indie pedal phenom, bass dirt guru, and Fuzzrocious Pedals founder Ryan Ratajski, we took a famously nasty sounding distortion circuit and re-tooled it for the modern working bass player.
Electro-Harmonix Bass Blogger – Distortion/Overdrive
Boss BB1X Bass Driver
The BOSS BB-1X Bass Driver is a premium stompbox designed to make your bass sound bold and punchy. More than just a standard compact bass pedal, the BB-1X is like a preamp, a crucial component in creating quality sound. It captures the essence and subtle nuances of your bass, amp, and playing and emphasizes all their best characteristics.
Incorporating BOSS’ latest MDP technology, the BB-1X delivers a wide range of superior sounds, from natural clean tones to heavy distortion. It adapts and responds to any playing style or register, but never loses the body and core tone of your instrument. The BB-1X’s natural-sounding distortion preserves the high definition and dynamics reflected in the finest details of your sound.
The BB-1X provides a clear sonic outline to enhance your sound, yet never muffles your low end. With the Blend knob, you can easily adjust your tone by mixing the direct signal with the effect sound. Low, High, and Drive knobs offer an extremely wide range of sound creation. These controls not only shape the frequencies, but change the characteristics of the tone as well. The Line Out jack on the BB-1X goes beyond a standard DI out, providing a newly crafted and enhanced direct sound for reaching larger audiences through a PA system. The “1X” in the BB-1X’s name represents the pedal’s premium look, sound, and feel. Whether you’re defining your standard tone or spicing up your sound for soloing, the BB-1X Bass Driver is a must-have for every modern bassist.
Jonny Rock Gear – Jojo Cake
MXR Bass Overdrive M89
JHS Pedals “4 WHEELER BASS FUZZ” V2
From Jhs:
Bass fuzz has to be the sweetest thing ever. There is nothing like a tight bass line with fuzz driving it home. Our 4 Wheeler will give you the ability to do everything from 60’s jam band to modern electronic fuzz. With Volume, Tone, Fuzz and a specially tuned Gate control, the ability to tweak away is at your fingertips. There is enough volume/headroom to shack any stage as well as drive your amp as hard as you would ever need. The tone and fuzz controls are super flexible with usable sweeps all the way around while the gate control can give you those much desired synth break-offs or just the right amount of jab for that perfect riff. The "Hi/Lo" toggle switch lets you go from a deeper more low-end focused range of tones to the normal V1 settings.
Bass players are raving about it and guitar players even seem to love what it does to their tone so this may be the fuzz to fit the bill...
MXR Bass Blowtorch M-181
Turn up the heat with the Bass Blowtorch, a revolutionary new concept in bass overdrive from MXR Bass Innovations. Fire it up for the hottest bass sounds this side of Hades — anything from the traditional tube-like growl to scorching high gain distortion. By focusing the overdrive in the midrange frequencies, the Bass Blowtorch lets you retain low end thunder and high-end sizzle while distorted mids blaze a path through even the densest mix. An active 3-band EQ with 3-position mid shift lets you zero in on an incendiary tone, while the Blend knob lets you balance your distortion with direct signal to taste. And the Bass Blowtorch burns as clean as it does hot, with 18-volt performance for increased dynamic headroom, clarity and low noise even at lethal volume. True hardwire bypass circuitry means that when you switch the distortion out, it's really gone. Housed in indestructible die-cast metal, the Bass Blowtorch has been stomped, mauled and otherwise road-tested by world class-touring bassists. So ignite your tone with the Bass Blowtorch. Guitarists will burn with envy. Available only from Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc., the world's leader in analog pedal technology.