Tech21 Sansamp Classic
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Kamanda~SD
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Re: Tech21 Sansamp Classic
Never got along with them on guitar but absolutley love them for bass, sending the effected DI out of that to FOH has been a gamechanger.
Never got along with them on guitar but absolutley love them for bass, sending the effected DI out of that to FOH has been a gamechanger.
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NecroPolo
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They were among the pioneers of today's silent stage direction from back in the '80s, packing PA-ready guitar and bass tones into single pedals. All the present heroes like AxeFX, Kemper, Line6 and the like (usually digital processing) walk in the footsteps of Tech21 (analogue processing). In a way they started a revolution. Early models were perhaps not as refined as they became later but they still were functional/practical and did their job splendidly. Their technology improved so much during the years. It is not my way to go but I have an enormous respect for the company and their technology.
They were among the pioneers of today's silent stage direction from back in the '80s, packing PA-ready guitar and bass tones into single pedals. All the present heroes like AxeFX, Kemper, Line6 and the like (usually digital processing) walk in the footsteps of Tech21 (analogue processing). In a way they started a revolution. Early models were perhaps not as refined as they became later but they still were functional/practical and did their job splendidly. Their technology improved so much during the years. It is not my way to go but I have an enormous respect for the company and their technology.
Coma
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Well I opened the thing up, expecting some very fancy digital circuitry, but to my surprise it was basically an oversized selector switch and a dip switch sandwiched between two thin slices of plastic.
With that said, I'm surprised how good it actually sounded into my crappy 6 inch solid state practice amp (aka the let's-plug-this-circuit-in-and-see-if-it-blows-up-or-not-atron)
Well I opened the thing up, expecting some very fancy digital circuitry, but to my surprise it was basically an oversized selector switch and a dip switch sandwiched between two thin slices of plastic.
With that said, I'm surprised how good it actually sounded into my crappy 6 inch solid state practice amp (aka the let's-plug-this-circuit-in-and-see-if-it-blows-up-or-not-atron)
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devastone
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Sansamps have always been analog, that's their thing. The only place they use digital is for delays/reverbs.
Sansamps have always been analog, that's their thing. The only place they use digital is for delays/reverbs.
NegativeEase
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I don't know which one you have -but the Tech21 Sansamp line was the first affordable stage DI that I thought could add in the EQ/Presence of post amp and speaker tones into a PA.
thus "Sansamp" . or without Amp.
and I think they accomplished that.
Are you just trying to evaluate it as a pre- preamp pedal through a guitar amp? it's probably just a cool drive and EQ like you said then.
I don't know which one you have -but the Tech21 Sansamp line was the first affordable stage DI that I thought could add in the EQ/Presence of post amp and speaker tones into a PA.
thus "Sansamp" . or without Amp.
and I think they accomplished that.
Are you just trying to evaluate it as a pre- preamp pedal through a guitar amp? it's probably just a cool drive and EQ like you said then.
Re: Tech21 Sansamp Classic
I used a Fly Rig v2 for the last show I did. It sounded wonderful direct to the PA, no amp. Works wonderfully for what I do.
I used a Fly Rig v2 for the last show I did. It sounded wonderful direct to the PA, no amp. Works wonderfully for what I do.
devastone
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Check out the new ones, the standard has a fx loop.
I live on the fence, should probably just buy one. I hate programming, the knobs are so enticing...
Check out the new ones, the standard has a fx loop.
I live on the fence, should probably just buy one. I hate programming, the knobs are so enticing...
ErikH
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I'm surprised. With the loop on the v2 model, you can add what you want there plus toss a phaser and crybaby out front. Great setup there.
I'm surprised. With the loop on the v2 model, you can add what you want there plus toss a phaser and crybaby out front. Great setup there.
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I have recently bought an used Sansamp online and it's great even direct to the computer. It's possible to dial it as a preamp / transparent overdrive.
What I realized though is that it's not compatible with Boss power supply.
I'm going to open a thread about this if we can't discuss it right here, because it's been a nightmare to have different power supplies for a Cry Baby, a Sansamp (DC1, P2 positive polarity) and 7 other boss pedals.
Edit: Dunlop Cry Baby requires a thinner shaft to fit in the jack plug so standard Boss won't fit and the other way around a Dunlop jack plug fits loose in a Boss pedal.
I have recently bought an used Sansamp online and it's great even direct to the computer. It's possible to dial it as a preamp / transparent overdrive.
What I realized though is that it's not compatible with Boss power supply.
I'm going to open a thread about this if we can't discuss it right here, because it's been a nightmare to have different power supplies for a Cry Baby, a Sansamp (DC1, P2 positive polarity) and 7 other boss pedals.
Edit: Dunlop Cry Baby requires a thinner shaft to fit in the jack plug so standard Boss won't fit and the other way around a Dunlop jack plug fits loose in a Boss pedal.
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dystrust
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According to specs for each the Crybaby uses a 2.1mm x 5.5mm plug, while the Sansamp uses a 3.5mm male plug. One of the Voodoo Lab power supplies should work for both, and they typically ship with the cables you need.
According to specs for each the Crybaby uses a 2.1mm x 5.5mm plug, while the Sansamp uses a 3.5mm male plug. One of the Voodoo Lab power supplies should work for both, and they typically ship with the cables you need.
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