My favorite 5string is a Heartfield DR5C, but i always reach for my gen1 TL5

My first intro to Overkill was the song Powersurge on a compilation cassette called 'Rising Metal' - late 80s. My one speaker Magnavox couldn't handle it, haha

Little less talking and little more sound?

Good balanced review, I recently bought one of these and am also very impressed, especially for the price! I play Roland electronic drums in church and with another Christian rock band. The drums really give this thing a workout, as there is a full range of frequencies to deal with. The U4 laps it up, and produces nice detailed and clear sound. My only real dislike is that's it's obviously a mono unit, so the output from my TD-50X module sounds lifeless in comparison to a full stereo out with wired headphones. Not a problem when playing live, but won't be using at home for practise. Have just ordered the budget Debra UHF ST-102 wireless system for the same price (GBP 170) to have a play with at home, as finding the IEM cable annoying while sat at the drums!

This is sick, thanks for this

Great video, as usual Rodney! Two questions though: 1- What model are the two EMG pickups in that bass? 2- Did you set the bass's on board EQ flat while making this video?

Interesting, I use Diaddario standard guage nickel round wound and always sounded great, on my Yamaha im struggling with sound clarity, they sound almost clunky and almost too heavy... My basses other than my Yamaha were custom built by myself but all had warmoth necks, but the yamaha is a RBX765a has a different sound, yet it feels so much better than my other ones. wheres the sound going, Unplugged the Yamaha dosent have the clarity yet on the older basses there seems to be more clarity eminating from the neck and frets........ im thinking the frets and the amount of frets on the yamaha have a different something ??????

This will replace my whole pedalboard. Except the tuner.

Great work here. Thank you.

This video is incredible and exactly what I needed, thank you!

Bingo

Please make a comparison video with v3 🙏

I actually never heard of dingwal or darkglass. I feel i spent a fair amount of time on bass forums. But not on the gear sections evidently.

I came for info and just got complaints... I get you but this should be called "what not to listen to".

top episode - DANKE

Latency is by far the biggest reason I'm on the fence. Thank you for doing an actual left-right latency test. I wonder how would other synth pedals do on the test?

Thanks, great advice! In the studio the engineer is almost always going to compress the signal we give him. So, almost all of what we are hearing on recordings has compression at the end of the signal chain. After hearing your explanation though I have another question. In a live situation if I have a comp. at both ends of my pedalboard and then plug into my amp. does this mean I should not use the EQ in my amp. since it comes after the compression? Should I bypass the amp preamp or maybe run the last compressor in my amps effects loop?

Would you still recommend the SLS Elite 5 in the price range today?

I…genuinely hate the way P/J looks.

Thank You Rodney, Well done, Is there a diagram of how to set up the Cabling to use an external analog synth source? I am not sure what input or outputs to use in a setup like this. I see it is Monophonic, but can it do bends?

So I'm not mad... I've got two compressors, both Mark Bass Compressore. One in the first position and the second in the Fx-loop after preamp. My Spector Is so Happy.

One more question: when engaging the Bite switch, did you find any reduction in the mids in the clean or drive channel, while the tone was tightened? Like a scoop (or boost) of any of the frequencies?

Just subbed. I just watched this after doing a search for how to make my bass sound more aggressive. Right now it sounds pretty lifeless and uninspiring (it’s an Epiphone Thunderbird Pro IV w/active pu’s playing through a Blackstar U500). I’ve been searching for the tone Justin Chancellor of Tool has and your bitchin tone sounds very very close! My question is can I capture a tone similar to this in my TONEX pedal using Amplitude and ToneNet? I also have a Ampeg DI with the Scrambler but honestly it sounds like @ss. Thinking about selling it and picking up a SansAmp. Super stoked to see and hear more from you on YT and your new podcast!

Put your compressor and get a good overdrive but not quite a distortion, that is the thumpiest growling bass tone

Amazing but of course there's one glaring flaw: theres only *one* output. I was so close to preordering this but now I'm going to stick with my original plan of getting a DI2112.

AI doesn't care who it takes down.

I have a 7 String Ibanez bass, I found it very liberating. I was using it in a 3 piece band. It was a good instrument for playing solos when there was not a part was required. I also tuned like a 7 String Guitar

Can someone explain me the difference between the "Drive" knob and the "Saturation" knob ? For me the drive knob sounds more like an overdrive pedal as the saturation knob sounds more as the gain knob of an all tube amp (like an Orange AD200)

This is literally the best info and direction ive ever gotten and im an old man now.... Wow... Bro tysm

My nickname has been gobijuan since I was 13 because I'm a bassist and know the force

Rodney, killer video as usual man… thank you so much for putting together such a well thought out and in-depth video for low-enders…. as always man the studio’s gothic backdrop and lines are inspiring as hell. Thanks again

Hey Rodney, hope you're doing well man! Popping in to say I've learned more from your channel over the past couple years than any other source on KZfaq. It's because of your video that I don't use tabs anymore. Now I learn almost always by ear. I can now read sheet music and am slowly learning to sight read. I couldn't do that a year ago. One of the most important lessons about musicianship I've learned from you throughout your videos is to be self-reliant. To take the time to cultivate the skills to be self-reliant; as aposed to looking for a quick fix or a special gadget that will create that special sound. What I learned from you is to train my ear and learn to create what I want with what I currently have. Thank you for the excellent videos Rodney! You've been a great teacher to me. Cheers! :)

Expression pedal option?

This pedal is ridiculous. Man that’s some sick tones

I switched from pick to fingerstyle a couple months ago, maybe 2 or 3?. I started off playing bass straight away with a pick because i thought playin with fingers is hard. Played bass for about 2 years soon to be 3 and eventually i got bored of bass. I didnt enjoy playing bass as much as i did back then, the answer was playing with a pick. It wasnt the songs i played or anything, its just that when you play with a pick, you cant headbang, enjoy yourself and yk have fun, to me atleast. Imo playing with a pick is awkward. Fingers gave me freedom, more control and allowed me to move my bass up to my head without messing up a single not. Pick how ever, really made bass boring imo. I stopped playing for 3 months cause of it, and when i switched my god it felt amazing. The sound, the click from the fingers, the feel, the control. Imo its fun and it sounds amazing

As for me, the bass sounds amazing despite (or not) it is passive. But the upper knob (blend, I guess) will spoil your right hand moving while you're playing with a pick. Was it too complicated to place all the levers not to disappoint picker bassists as I sometimes am?

Super informative video. I have a DP-3X that I love but my issue is; I've been playing 33 years but when it comes to EQ, tone shaping, frequencies I'm a Simple Jack. I don't really know squat about it. My whole life I'd just get a pedal, start with the settings at neutral, then manipulate the 3-5 knobs until it sounds cool. This XB driver seems like the controls to the B-2 Stealth Bomber to me. I guess I could just get one & turn knobs until it sounds right to my ears - but there's no way I have the know how & skill to go into it like Rodney did where he understands freqs & knows right off the bat how to start adjusting the knobs, as he's not just randomly turning knobs like I would have to.

I like metal, though I am not much of a metal player. But this video was the most relatable explanation of bass compression that I found. Glad it showed up as a recommendation.

Ironbound is the most obnoxiously perfect example of this. That song pushes the gas pedal for me!

Dude. Did they take down the 10% off offer

nolly getgood is a way better bassist

Every bass I've had with those Schaller bridges on just absolutely kick butt. My very first bass was a Carvin LB90. Neck through, solid maple body and neck, ebony board and the Schaller bridge. Ric is now using the Schaller on their 5 string basses and what a difference they make! I've bought one to retrofit onto one of my Ibanez basses. I have one on a custom made Tele bass I have. I think they're amazing.

Thanks for that last comment on octaves! Very helpful!

I've recently adopted a floating/sliding thumb to mute unused strings. But I notice that my pinky finger curls in and occasionally snags strings. More practice needed.

Jack and DD Verni have the best bass tones of thrash imo.

Best bass channel around! Would you dial it in any differently for using picks versus fingers?

What’s your setting on Frequency Notch on BC-1 crunch bass pedal ?

As a session player I often end up on gigs where I need clean compressed sounds, light drive, and face melting distortion all in the same gig. With my old Tech 21VT I always needed at least one other drive and one other compressor to get that versatility. This looks cool because you can get all the sounds you need out of one pedal.

Excellent Brother Mc G I hope they make a rack version as well.

If I'm starting from zero and have only a bass and ny DAW... This SansAmp XB or Darkglass Microtubes Infinity?