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Tech 21 SansAmp VT Bass DI Pedal

Bass DI/Preamp with Speaker Emulation, Character Control, XLR Output, and Parallel Output
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Big Bass Tones in a DI

Add killer bass tones to any rig or stage with the Tech 21 VT Bass DI pedal. This robust DI pedal features a blend control to dial in the perfect amount of direct signal and SansAmp circuitry. A bite switch adds punch to your treble while tightening up the low end. Perfect for stage and studio, the VT Bass DI sports a 1/4-inch, XLR, and parallel outputs for flexible use. A character controls takes you from old-school tube amps to modern rock rigs.

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Flexible preamp controls let you sculpt the tone you need

Tech 21's SansAmp circuitry lets you dial in everything from classic bass amp sound to modern bass rigs. Use the VT Bass DI's character knob to conjure up fat, classic rigs that fill the low end of any recording or gig. Add rock 'n roll grit to your tone with a twist of the drive knob. The Tech 21 SansAmp VT Bass DI lets you blend your original signal and your new tailored sound easily with the built-in blend control.

SansAmp technology, built-in speaker emulation

Being a genuine SansAmp, the Tech 21 SansAmp VT Bass DI pedal is far more than just a stompbox. The VT Bass DI can be used as a standalone bass preamp to drive a power amp, a studio mixer, or a PA system, with the rich SansAmp cabinet emulation that sounds huge - even straight into a computer soundcard. Or plug The SansAmp VT Bass DI pedal into your bass rig to take your tone somewhere special.

Proven technology, great products

Since the first SansAmp was unleashed back in 1989, Tech 21's has developed an impressive line of products to cover every application. Each SansAmp product is still hand-built in the USA using the best possible materials and exclusive components, such as our smooth custom actuators which are licensed to other major manufacturers. Tech 21's range of products are developed with a critical ear for tonal perfection and an open ear to our customers' needs.

Tech 21 SansAmp VT Bass DI Features:

  • Powerful bass DI with multiple outputs
  • SansAmp circuitry lets you dial in everything from classic bass amp sound to modern bass rigs
  • Use as a stompbox, preamp, or standalone recording tool
  • Six level, tone, and drive-shaping controls (level, mid, character, drive, low, and high knobs)
  • All-metal chassis is extremely rugged and dependable

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Feb 4, 2013

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Tech Specs

  • Type: DI/Preamp
  • Form Factor: Pedal
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 2 x 1/4", 1 x XLR
  • Height: 2.5"
  • Width: 5.75"
  • Depth: 4.25"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: CS-VTB-DI

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Nice product
You could pay a lot more for a competing product, but may not to quantify any difference in terms of value vs quality. Several competitors offer a few more bells & whistles, but for my money it does more that I need & is user friendly.
by Gary from Tyler, Tx on
Music background: Pro level
I like it
Having used a boogie 400 plus and ampeg flip top for over 30yrs.... both on the fritz at the moment. I'm tired of sending my heads off to be repaird every few yrs and carrying heavy amps into venues. This sounds pretty ampeg flip top and svt authentic. Much easier showing up with a pedalboard and bass when backline is provided. The real thing is cooler but this does the job just fine and I doubt the audience notices a difference.
by coy garcia from Anaheim, CA on
Music background: Hard rock, Classic country, classic blues
The missing Link
I got one for Xmas and couldn't be more pleased with it. Love it love it love it. My tone feels complete with this on my pedalboard
by Matt Heathers from LAFAYETTE, IN on
Great bass pre-built like a tank
First, let me say a little bit about the build quality of this preamp. I came home late the other night, and didn't see the Sweetwater box sticking out from behind my garbage can and I proceeded to run the box over. The outside box was crushed, and the inside box was crushed and I seem to have run over right where the button was. There was no exterior damage and the pedal functioned perfectly fine so that's all I gotta say about the build quality. You can run it over with a car and it'll work fine!
Now about sound quality. I played a lot live bass when I was young, now,mostly in the studio until recently. I'm looking to get a live direct rig and I've tried several preamps that really didn't do a lot for me. I own a trace Elliot, elf 110 which while very light and loud is a bit lifeless. Plugging this into it brings it to life and the versatility of the preamp is amazing. I am not an SVT guy because I missed that whole 6070s era playing in loud rock and roll bands so I can't speak to the quality of the SVT sound. But I can attest after years in the studio that this thing is incredibly versatile, and goes from really mellow to really biting and everything in between. Very easy to dial in and the sounds are warm and organic. It's a keeper and I'll leave it on all the time. If you're trying other preamps, don'tmess around, just go to the source. This is it.
by Pierce Campbell from CT on
Music background: Full time guitar bass vocalist singer songwriter 40 years
VT Bass Di
I really like this pedal. I haven't tried it in band practice but jamming in my home where volume is an issue. This pedal gets a great tube sound at low volume. But nothing can replace an all tube bass head but this pedal is still great!
by Kev from Virginia on
Music background: Bassist
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