Sansamp Bass Driver V2 or VT?

[Chistopher]

Anyone know which of these is better for playing through a PA? I'm generally more of an Ampeg guy, so I'm kind of leaning towards the VT.

It's a shame there's not really a good way to test them.

 

[Blille]

I would say VT since it feels more flexible but I think it’s more a matter of personal choice.

https://youtu.be/dfxCmg_RNUo

 

[Chistopher]

Currently I am using a passive ProDI that they have on hand. What can I expect the difference to he with an active DI?

I'm completely new to playing direct.

 

[eclecticsynergy]

Y'know, Ampeg makes one too. Haven't ever owned theirs myself.

I've used the Sansamp Programmable Bass DI for many years.
Reliable and it sounds & feels good. Having three presets is handy sometimes too.

Can't speak to the differences between the V2 and the VT though.

 

[ErikH]

Been looking at threads on Talkbass forums and there’s a lot of favor for the VT.

 

[Explorer84]

I realize that it's not the same but I bought a VTBASS 200 amp several years ago. Basically, its a VT pedal that has had an amp built around it. It provides some really decent tones and it has several features that are very useful. Based on that, I would recommend the VT pedal.

 

[Chistopher]

I'm going to get a Sansamp VT from a local shop I like to support, just waiting on him to order it because he likes doing it all at once.

For now I have a Fishman Platinum. It doesn't have a speaker simulator, but I have a Bad Monkey. In theory the BM should go before the Fishman right, seeing as all the BM does is apply an eq shift?

 

[Chistopher]

The Fishman being a preamp/DI box

 

[donaldr]

Don't know about the VT but I have an Ampeg SCR-DI and a Tech21 BDDI (model in my Line HX Effects). They are totally different and they both have their own "baked" sound. I like both, but I would say it's easier to dial a working sound on the Ampeg vs the Tech 21. I prefer Ampeg for classic sounds and BDDI for modern sound.