Up until now the only di I've ever owned was the one through my amp. I used the Sansamp BDDI all the time at a couple gigs and my local studio because they just had it for me, so I just wanted one as backup and an extra channel to switch to if I want to change it up.
I went into the store to get a Sansamp Bass di, but was introduced to this guy there, so I decided to shoot them out. I went with the MXR over the tried and true Sansamp for a few reasons.
-MIDRANGE CONTROL KNOB.
-The distortion can be switched on and off independently.
-Built in noisegate just in case.
-More gain on tap with a distortion texture that I find more pleasing than the Sansamp's overdrive.
-60 dollars less.
I've used the Sansamp a lot, and it works wonders, but never been fond of the overdrive. Always seemed kind of woofy and buzzy to me so I used a separate overdrive when I needed it. This might or might not knock my OCD off my pedalboard but I went in INTENDING it to stay there anyway, so no harm no foul.
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