Clean, grit, overdrive, or Distortion

[Aceman]

I don't have an SVT but I have an Ampeg SCR-DI and many SVT models in modelers and the BDDI sounds nothing like them...

Which is why they made the VT version.

[some_dude]

I don't have an SVT but I have an Ampeg SCR-DI and many SVT models in modelers and the BDDI sounds nothing like them...

I don’t really want to get into a pissing match over this. If you want to split hairs, most of the SVTs (solid state) don’t sound like SVTs (tube), however as a DI through FOH SansAmps can get close enough. If you want a more scooped SVT, BDDI. If you want a more mid heavy SVT, VTDI.

Edit - If you don’t like either, there’s plenty of other companies offering their own take on the SVT sound, and many of them are also great (I personally like the REDDI, however it won’t fit in a gig bag and it won’t run on batteries).

YMMV

[Securb]

Funny, this came up today at practice. My bass player mentioned that with the Morley Fuzz, he can dial in his ss Ampeg Powerflex very close to the vintage Ampeg tube head he uses in the studio.