SPEAKER SIMULATION
Built-in speaker simulation is an integral part of the SansAmp circuitry. It
shapes the sound to match the particular cabinet of the amp type selected.
It is specifically designed for a smooth, even response as would be achieved
by a multiply-miked cabinet, without the peaks, valleys, and notches associ-
ated with single miking. Therefore, it will not adversely affect or interfere
with the sound of your own speaker cabinet.
PLACEMENT ORDER OF OTHER EFFECTS
One of the key attributes of any SansAmp is its responsiveness to the
dynamics and nuances of your playing technique. In most cases, your bass
should be plugged directly into the SansAmp. We suggest experimenting to
find the order that’s best for you. As a general guide, we recommend:
Place the following effects BEFORE the SansAmp Bass Driver:
Wah-Wah, Pre-Amp, Compressor, Fuzz Box, Envelope Follower.
Place the following effects AFTER SansAmp Bass Driver:
Chorus, Delay, EQ, Pitch Shifter, Reverb.
NOTE: Low quality digital effects placed after the SansAmp may compro-
mise your signal and degrade the sound.
NOTEWORTHY NOTES
1) Do not A/B (compare) the SansAmp in line with a digital
product. When linked in series with a digital pre-amp/processor, the A/D
to D/A conversion will impact the unit’s sound. For an accurate compari-
son, run them parallel (separately) and manually plug in and out of each.
2) SansAmp is very responsive. Our controls are unusually sensitive
and powerful. You need not set everything at max to get maximum results.
For instance, to brighten your sound, rather than automatically boosting
Treble all the way up, try cutting back on the Bass first.
The tone controls also help compensate for the EQ curves found in bass
amps. To find the best settings for interacting with your amp, start with the
tone controls at 12 o’clock and cut or boost as necessary. Be aware that
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the preset point. The faster the blink, the closer you are. At the preset point,
the LED stops blinking and remains on.
LAZY POT™
Another Tech 21 first, this is a unique safety feature engineered for the Drive
and Level controls. When you “unlock” the EQ settings, for instance, they will
“jump” to the new setting of the knob position. For the Drive and Level con-
trols, however, this could result in you jumping out of your skin if they are at
a high setting. With the Lazy Pot, there’s a slow, gradual increase to the new
setting position giving you time to turn it down. This will only happen when
you initially unlock a preset. Once unlocked, the pot will react according to
how you reposition it.
BYPASS
SansAmp Bass Driver can go into bypass mode from any of the three chan-
nels. Whichever channel you’re already in, hit that channel’s footswitch once
and you’ll be in bypass mode.
[DELUXE] BANK A and B
You can program 3 presets per bank for a total of 6 presets. You can utilize 3
per instrument or all 6 for one bass. Just follow the same save procedure for
each channel in each bank. When you alternate between banks via the foot-
switch, the corresponding LED lights up to let you know which bank you’re in.
EFFECT LOOP [DELUXE]
Allows you to connect and control external effects. Run the FX SEND to the
input of your effect; output of your effect to FX RETURN. We recommend
time-based effects (i.e., chorus or delay) be inserted in the Effect Loop and
external distortion/wah pedals be placed between the bass and the SansAmp.
To engage/disengage the effect loop, double-click the Bank/FX footswitch.
NOTE: The effect loop automatically stores the position of the last state it
is in. For example, if the effect loop is on when you save a program, it will
engage when you recall that preset. If you should spontaneously disengage the
effect loop during a performance, the next time you recall that preset, the
effect loop will be off.
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