What's the best way to use a tube preamp with a Bass pod.

[David J Sims]

Actually I have more questions than just about the bass....

I just got a new inexpensive preamp that I ordered on line. I've heard people say that they can be used to add warmth to a Pod. I own a Line 6 bass pod and normally run a compressor (DOD R-825 Rack mount type) into the pod then to a mixer then the sound card.

1. How do I add the new tube amp to the chain? Please be specific about the out from and the into's I don't want to burn up any of my eqpt

I've been using the "balanced" output (of the compressor) but it also has an "unbalanced" output I then run into the Pod input.

2. What chords would be best for this application, TRS, regular guitar type chords, patch chords etc? I've been using a stereo cable lol I need more chords :P

I also own a Line 6 AX2 212 Guitar amp...Again, I run it into the stereo input of my mixer and then to the soundcard.

3. How would I use the tube amp with my AX2 212 and mixer? And yet again what type of chords would be best?

I know these are probably basic questions but the tube preamp is a different application for me so go easy on me

Here are some pics of the eqpt. I mentioned to give you more detail to what I am working with.


New tube amp...
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...amp?sku=180581

Here's the compressor...
http://vintageproaudio.com/photos/dod-r825a.jpg (Front)
http://vintageproaudio.com/photos/dod-r825b.jpg (Back)

And here is my mixer...
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jun0...pv8front.l.jpg

Bass Pod...
http://www.chrisguitars.com/line6-basspod-040610.jpg

And Guitar amp...
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...icial%26sa%3DN

I like to try to be clear and detailed

[chessrock]

Well, the way I see it you've got one of two options:

1) If you want some distortion, or if you want it to sound *sort of* like it's being played through an amp ... then ditch the tube mp and use the POD.

2) If you want it to just sound like your bass; smooth, clean, no distortion, lots of bottom end ... then ditch that piece of shit bass POD, and just go direct using the Tube MP.

Right now, I fail to see any logic whatsoever in using both together. Unless you just like running your bass through lots of unnecessary stuff.

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[metalhead28]

Originally Posted by David J Sims

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And yet again what type of chords would be best?

I would try out an A major 7

I'd vote for running the bass only through the preamp and then if you want, add in an amp sim or something after it. It seems to actually work pretty well, although I think a bass just DI'd usually sounds good enough with maybe some EQ/compression/reverb.

SimulAnalog makes some free amp sim and effects that are really good and I hate amp sims.

[David J Sims]

Originally Posted by chessrock

Well, the way I see it you've got one of two options:

1) If you want some distortion, or if you want it to sound *sort of* like it's being played through an amp ... then ditch the tube mp and use the POD.

2) If you want it to just sound like your bass; smooth, clean, no distortion, lots of bottom end ... then ditch that piece of shit bass POD, and just go direct using the Tube MP.

Right now, I fail to see any logic whatsoever in using both together. Unless you just like running your bass through lots of unnecessary stuff.

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I forgot to mention my bass is a really cheap Vantage bass with crappy crappy pickups. The natural bass tone kinda sux

[David J Sims]

Originally Posted by danny.guitar

I'd vote for running the bass only through the preamp and then if you want, add in an amp sim or something after it. It seems to actually work pretty well,

SimulAnalog makes some free amp sim and effects that are really good and I hate amp sims.

That's an idea thanx