The SansAmp Bass Driver DI has been an arsenal staple for players and studios almost since the day it was introduced in 1994. To commemorate its 30th anniversary, we are issuing a limited edition with an anodized precision-machined aluminum billet housing and all metal knobs.
This all-analog multi-function, multi-application pedal dials up big vintage tube tones, bright modern slap sounds, gnarly distortions, and all in between. There are 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 ratio of direct signal and SansAmp circuitry; and active 3-band EQ with 12dB of cut or boost.
The 100% analog SansAmp Tube Amplifier Emulation technology encompasses the entire signal chain, from pre-amp to power amp to speaker simulation. An integral part of the circuitry, the individually-tailored SansAmp speaker simulation will complement any type of bass speaker cabinet system.
It is rare an electronic music-related product can withstand such a test of time. The SansAmp Bass Driver has been used for every kind of music style from death metal to commercial jingles, in countless studios, and on tours around the globe. In fact, many mammoth stage rigs you see are actually driven by a SansAmp nestled behind the backline. It has defied the odds and to this day, SansAmp remains the standard of the industry.
Features
- Celebrating 30 years of the SansAmp Bass Driver DI with a limited-edition finish, anodized aluminum billet housing, and metal knobs
- A powerful tone-shaping tool for bass players of all styles and setups
- Drive control lets you add heat and hair to your basic bass tone
- Presence and treble control let you contour your top-end expression
- Bass control with 40/80Hz switch accommodates 4-, 5-, and 6-string basses
- Mid control with 500/1000Hz switch lets you adjust for pickups and technique
- Blend control lets you mix in unaffected signal for added clarity
- Choose between a 1/4-inch instrument signal and XLR line-level outputs
- Parallel output lets you send clean signal to your onstage amp
Specs
- Type:Preamp/DI bass pedal with 3-band EQ and frequency shift
- Form Factor:Pedal
- Analog/Digital:Analog
- EQ:3-band EQ, Presence, Mid Shift, Bass Shift
- Inputs:1 x 1/4" (in)
- Outputs:2 x 1/4" (Out, Parallel Out), 1 x XLR (DI out)
- Power Source:9V DC power supply (sold separately), phantom power
- Power Usage:6mA
- Batteries:1 x 9V
- Height:2.0"
- Width:4.75"
- Depth:3.75"
- Weight:14 oz.
