@@EricBeam1313 Agree. A perfect example is Behringer GDI21/TM800. Those that don't know just call it "cheap tube amp in a box". That that know realize they are budget Sanamps GT2 in a plastic shell.
@@Jestersage Youve made me very curious about the potential. Are you talking about blending the TO800 and the TM300 or is there a TM800 that I cant find? Either way thanks for the tip
Gonna cast another vote for a history of Tech 21 episode. The VT Bass DI was the first pedal I actually bought once I started playing with a band as a bassist. Amazing what that little box can do without an amp right into a mixing board. It’s a low end thickener
Absolutely, please do a show. They are amazing at what they do and fantastic people. I realized that they are located right in NJ and I cold called and stopped by and told them how much I loved them since I bought my original Sans Amp. They introduced me to Andrew. I had an issue with my Trademark 60 (outstanding amp!), and they said to bring it in and they would help. And they did. They fixed it for me with a quick turnaround time. They should be as big as all the rest. Not only because they are good people but they deserve it. Their stuff sounds great. My Acoustic pedalboard has the Acoustic DI and it just sounds great. My Bass Driver is such as easy way to get a bass sound on tape... Love it!
Would love to see more on Tech 21. Hands-down, Tech 21's FlyRig 5 V2 is the ONLY reason I don't sweat equipment failure at gigs. In addition to my Fractal unit, the FlyRig goes in my gig bag. I've also done quite a few gigs subbing for the regular guitarist where I show up with that, a wah, my wireless, and a piezo-equipped solidbody guitar. All the tones - including acoustic, are right there. I just plug right into the PA and go go go. Nothing can touch that!
Would be a great show on the history of Tech 21, I used a Double Drive, an XXL and had a Tech 21 Trademark 60 with a custom Tweed instead of the standard black as my main amp for about 10 years. Great stuff, as Josh said see there bass Sansamp pedals everywhere. Yes, yes please do a full show on Tech 21. Also my main guitar is a Revered Ron Asheton signature V with a Les Trem on it, so glad to see a Reverend Airsonic in Josh's hands
As a working bassplayer I can say Tech21 and their SansAmp pedals are the best in the market. I’ve using and abusing a Bass Driver since 2001 an there is nothing out there that can replace it. Brilliant pedals.
I’ve got a few of the original Character Series pedals. They are my “secret weapon” for studio work. So many useful tones, and EQ knobs that actually do something! 😅
It's a real shame Josh didn't use one of his vintage batteries to power the sansamp. A classic Radio Shack would have really opened up that Screaming Blonde. Did you know when Kurt used his Sansamp he exclusively used batteries made in Seattle?
That is a misconception. Actually, Kurt used Portland-made carbon-zinc batteries that were aged in melt waters coming off of the Cascade Mountains. But you're not alone in your error. Don't feel bad.
Yes yes please! A Tech 21 episode! Their bass pedals alone could be an episode. The Dug Pinnick DP-3 and Geddy Lee pedals are game changers for recording and using stage D.I. for bass
Josh - great video! Please do one on their bass products! Tech 21 has been a back saver for bass players. I wish these had existed back in the day. Not just great for recording but amazing live. The tones you can get run the full gamut of styles and genres. Tech 21 are pioneers and we thank them.
Hey Josh. This is my favourite kind of video that you do. Just you, speaking to us, playing for us and talking through your process. Thanks so much. More from the basement please!
One of the best shows ever, I said that because when you invest your time watching real content that gives you education, funny stuff, jokes, jams, watch your programing its only a few shows that actually needs, this is one of them
I love this series. I wish it was more affordable, but I guess they deserve the asking price. They take an amplifier manufacturer, make an “amp in a box” with a dial to capture various models and tones from that manufacturer; and then they pair it with a pedal that really compliments its sound, combos that have been famously used by artists (Marshall with a Fuzz Face: Hendrix; Hiwatt with a Big Muff: Gilmour; Fender with a Tube Screamer: Stevie Ray Vaughan). And the fact that they are things you can bring to a gig in a backpack instead of lugging huge vintage amplifier is an added bonus. I personally really want the English Muffy; it’s as close to a “Gilmour in a Box” pedal as you can get (along with the Keeley Darkside).
@@echocollectors that’s my guess. It’s almost more of an “artist in a box” than an “amp in a box”, though the amps with the character dial are extremely versatile.
Nice one. I have an old cheap dodgy tube combo. I'm looking for a pre amp to run into a 30w digi power amp, into the cab. I've trued using a "pre-amp" style pedal like a Metal Zone but it's a tonal desert. I was wondering about one of these or a joyo.
Thx for this video JHS crew! I haven’t tried these yet but they look cool! I use the TECH 21 fly rig v2 and the TECH 21 acoustic fly rig both as my main “pedal boards”! Cheers!
I play bass... I’ve been using many versions of Tech21 SansAmp DI/preamp pedals since the mid ‘90’s. They’re my live sound and never let me down. Much better than the new Ampeg and Origin Effects stuff! I tried all of those too. Tip: make good use of the blend knob! 100% full on is almost always just a little too much for bass, and use the ‘parallel out’ to go from the pedal to your bass rig. 🖖
I love these little… well, simply done videos, focusing on a couple pedals. They’re very interesting. I hope you keep doing them even when the regular show comes back.
I've had the GT2 for years and it's my reference point for a good Marshal sound. It was like the third or fourth pedal I ever bought. Please do video on Tech 21!
I'd love to see a Tech 21 show. I bought a SansAmp classic on eBay forever ago without even knowing it's connection to Cobain. I just wanted a cool pedal that could make my crappy solid state amp sound better. That pedal has been one of my most valued possessions, and I feel like it doesn't get the love that it deserves.
One thing I would love to see are some actual gig videos. I know this would take a lot of effort to set up, but it would be so valuable to once in a while see someone arrive at the venue with their rig and work with the sound person to set up and soundcheck. I would learn so much from seeing stuff like running with Sansamp straight into the board, or using an effects loop, or other stuff I "understand" but haven't experienced in a stage setting. Did I miss the giveaway? That Screaming Blonde is a dream come true. 😃
Reading the overview of the character plus series, these all sound INCREDIBLE. Tech 21 sansamp preamps, with additional speaker emulation, AND a built in effect that is famous for being paired with the modeled amp? That's an insane amount of things to put together. Even though I can't stand tube screamers, the screaming blonde honestly sounds like a friggin awesome idea and something that I'd kinda kill for. As a bass player, I've got the venerated programmable bass di that I've had since high school, so I'm well familiar with the quality and ubiquity of tech 21. I had no idea they dropped these recently, cause if I did, I'm sure I probably would've picked one up. Even though it'd absolutely kill the space on my board lol. Definitely something I'll keep an eye on
Love Andrew and his products - have have the Liverpool and British on my pedal board since the came out. Perfect for Vox’ing and Marshall’ing my ‘70’s Pro Reverb (and Twin before replacing with the Pro) without having to own so many amps. Thanks Josh!
*Yes, please interview Andrew the Tech 21 guy:* I'd really like to hear whatever he has to tell us about how his SansAmp pedals work. And how he developed them. And anything else that comes up in conversation with him. 🙏
I have a Trademark 60 amp that has been my saviour. I don't worry anymore about not having a tube amp. The boost function on the footswitch was a revelation in itself.
I have been a nasty ole bassist for over 30 yrs now and there have been several pieces of Tech21 equipment that most bassists shouldn't live without ....seems Tech21 is making some good strides in the guitar dept!!!(which I have now been a NEW member of for two months !!!)....and I AM A BAMA BOY also!!!!
You know, I think that at the end of the day there's only so many ways you can put together transistors and potentiometers, so really these are the main archetypes that all boutique amps belong to anyway
It’s amazing how those amps have the tones that every other amp manufacturer, both large and boutique, base their tones on. I guess you could add Hiwatt, Orange, and Mesa Boogie, but as great as they are, they are still downstream and derivative of Fender and Marshall.
I’ve got a Bass Boost Chorus that I’ve used for years for both bass and guitar and a VT Bass DI. Both are great pedals. Tech 21 is criminally overlooked.
I use the SansAmp Bass Driver and Para Driver in Parallel. I run the Bass Driver clean and the Para to the edge of distortion, so when I dig in it gets hekka crunchy. I can run my small Ampeg practice amps and sound HUGE.
I had a Sansamp RBI for my bass rig. I ran it in front of my amp. Awesome tone. Makes any bass amp sound great. I also have the Tech 21 Fuzz Boost for my guitar. They make great stuff.
These are pretty great sounding. Modelers and plugins can sound fantastic and have all the options you could ever want and I've used them a lot in the past, but these days I really much prefer a simple interface with knobs for recording, just dial in a sound, commit to it, and go. I use s Strymon Iridium now, I'm going to have to check these out some more.
Thank you for this! My Sansamp has been on EVERY gig with me since 2008, and I've been on the fence about whether or not these units would hold up to that Tech 21 standard that I have in my mind.
First pedal I got was a Tech 21 Tri OD, it had 3 sans amp settings with drive and volume. I just wanted to be able to change the volume on my guitar by stepping on a pedal. The guy at the store told me 'that thing has tubes in it' . Had no idea what he meant in the late 90s, but I do now. Great pedal, many excellent sounds available.
Great video on these character plus pedals. They sound great and I’m definitely interested in checking them out someday. I wish I was home when you went live so I could’ve had a chance at winning the blonde screamer. I always seem to miss out on your giveaways because I’m always at work when the live happens. Bummer!!! Thanks for sharing. Take care
I want all of these, and I want to pair them all with JHS pedals. It's more than cool that you do this for another company. Class act, brother. Your pedals are phenomenal, too!
Loved the fuzzy brit, sounded great! Id just use the kemper remote and switch profiles and/or effects on the fly but this may have a place with my Deluxe!
Yes yes yes! Do a Tech 21 episode. I’ve used my SansAmp Classic for years! The Trademark amps were sleepers as well. I’d love to see something on the Awards Designs JD-10 analog amp sim. They partnered with Morley in the US and also had an all analog amp sim in the early 90’s. It was Jerry Danahue’s signature pedal. I have both and still love them!
These Tech21 Character pedals are amazing. One tip: the character and drive nobs are very interactive; wen you turn up the character knob, you can reduce the drive level to get a different tone with a similar level of distortion but a different character. Think JTM45 vs Plexi vs Boosted plexi. Or Blackface to Bassman to Tweed.
Or you can dime the gain and set the character high for a great pissed off boosted JCM800 tone that 100% hangs with "real high gain amps". Have a feeling the fuzz would get you into some great DOOM territory, too.
Had a Tech 21 acoustic DI, hands down better sounding than the Baggs stuff, Emailed the company about a mod to mute the DI with the bypass footswitch, super responsive & accommodating. Basically the Cobain/Nirvana thing didn't seem to go to their head. Somehow they're making superior products while still remembering what it's like to be a normal musician with super picky taste. Thanks Tech 21 & thanks Josh.
I haven't played much Tech 21 stuff, but I understand the popular Joyo "XYZ Sound" pedals are clones of pedals in the OG Character Series, and I've played a few of those. They are very, very good. Also: I smile every time I see the avocado album poster on your wall. Amazing album, very underrated.
i have dumb question: if Josh is going through the Kempler Profiler, set to the Solvek, isn't that combining two amp models? The tech21 pedal amp modelers and the kempler model?
I have a Line 6 HX Stomp, and I’ve set up many bass patches in it using various amp models, and just recently determined that the SansAmp bass driver DI model in it is pretty much the perfect tone.
I had a Tech 21 Blonde Deluxe as my "amp" for years. This was the analog Blonde pedal but with a digital preset saving and switching. I could save 6 presets. These pedals are awesome and sound great, and having the onboard boost/fuzz/drive is killer. The only thing that my old Blonde Deluxe had that this doesn't is an effects loop, so I could still use the XLR output to the FOH, but have my delays and reverbs in the chain after the amp.
Years ago, I almost bought a Tech 21 TRI-A.C. amp pedal. It was the guitar version of what became the Bass Driver DI. 3 preset sansamp with all the range and tone of what the sansamp had/has to offer. I opted not to thinking I'd get one later. By the time I was ready, they had discontinued it - WWWHHHYYYYYYYY!!!?!?!?
I have a VT Bass Deluxe, which seems to be out of production. Totally overkill: 6 presets, 2 inputs, etc. BUT... it sounds fantastic with all of my basses, AND gives me a great Stones early 1970's tone! I will never sell it, it's just tooooo good!
Although there were enough challenges with it that I ended up selling it, I miss the delay on the original fly rig. Of all delays I ever used, I still miss that one!
I'd love to see a Tech21 history also. Since I got my first GT-2 in the 90s Tech21 is my favorite pedal company. With these Character Plus Pedals I will wait for V2, hoping it will have a tuner included.I do have the original Blonde Pedal from the earlier Character Series and it is awesome.
Didn't see you did this live awhile ago. I'm a big Tech 21 fan. Bought two used PSA 1 rack preamps back in high school and used them exclusively back then. These days, I'm running one of their custom shop Blonde pedal/preamp. It's really cool because it's got six channels and it's own effects loop, and lots of plug options. I also have their Double Drive which lets you cascade Class A distortion into Class A/B distortion. Really hope you cover them more!
I completely agree and endorse Lari Basilio her album Your Love! It’s amazing and it was my most listened album on RUclips music. I highly recommend it! Also I can’t wait to hear more about that signature pedal, I’ve seen it on her board, a purple enclosure of course with a big question mark on it 😊
Hi Rich, you can get Cleartone JSMS silent jack plugs that are sensational. No clicks, buzzes or squeals when you plug in/out. Great when swapping guitars at gigs. I'd get some but all the leads l got from Pete Cornish in London (at the time THE go to guy for pedal builds, amp repairs etc.) 30 years ago are still perfect, all colour coded. Perfectly silent when in use. He really new what he was doing.
I've been using the PL1 Flyrig as my main sound since they came out. I also have the RKv2 Flyrig, which is great. Wish i still had my GT2 as well. Great gear.
Josh, for the bass community, highlight the Tech 21 Bass Boost Chorus. Best bass chorus of all time, but discontinued and very hard to find these days.
Please do an episode of Who is TECH 21. It's the innovator of an amp simulator. Got the opportunity to own a SANSAMP GT2 in this lifetime. Really want it for so long. I'm a drummer. That's why it take so long to own it but it's still relevant to these days. Thank you Josh for lifting up this company. JHS is legendary. ✊🏽
1000% want a deep dive into Tech 21 history. Such an overlooked but everybody uses company.
Overlooked? Not if you are a bassplayer. I have a SansAmp Bass Driver since 2001.
@@nachobassman That is the thing; real-world use and proper acknowledgment differ.
@@EricBeam1313 Agree. A perfect example is Behringer GDI21/TM800. Those that don't know just call it "cheap tube amp in a box". That that know realize they are budget Sanamps GT2 in a plastic shell.
Would love to know more about them yeah.
@@Jestersage Youve made me very curious about the potential. Are you talking about blending the TO800 and the TM300 or is there a TM800 that I cant find? Either way thanks for the tip
I’m a big fan of Tech 21 and I’d love a full Tech 21 episode!
I would totally dig a Tech21 show.
Thank you for giving Tech21 the credit they deserve. A show on them would be great.
Gonna cast another vote for a history of Tech 21 episode. The VT Bass DI was the first pedal I actually bought once I started playing with a band as a bassist. Amazing what that little box can do without an amp right into a mixing board. It’s a low end thickener
Absolutely, please do a show. They are amazing at what they do and fantastic people.
I realized that they are located right in NJ and I cold called and stopped by and told them how much I loved them since I bought my original Sans Amp. They introduced me to Andrew. I had an issue with my Trademark 60 (outstanding amp!), and they said to bring it in and they would help.
And they did. They fixed it for me with a quick turnaround time.
They should be as big as all the rest. Not only because they are good people but they deserve it. Their stuff sounds great.
My Acoustic pedalboard has the Acoustic DI and it just sounds great.
My Bass Driver is such as easy way to get a bass sound on tape...
Love it!
Would love to see more on Tech 21. Hands-down, Tech 21's FlyRig 5 V2 is the ONLY reason I don't sweat equipment failure at gigs. In addition to my Fractal unit, the FlyRig goes in my gig bag.
I've also done quite a few gigs subbing for the regular guitarist where I show up with that, a wah, my wireless, and a piezo-equipped solidbody guitar. All the tones - including acoustic, are right there.
I just plug right into the PA and go go go. Nothing can touch that!
Would be a great show on the history of Tech 21, I used a Double Drive, an XXL and had a Tech 21 Trademark 60 with a custom Tweed instead of the standard black as my main amp for about 10 years. Great stuff, as Josh said see there bass Sansamp pedals everywhere. Yes, yes please do a full show on Tech 21. Also my main guitar is a Revered Ron Asheton signature V with a Les Trem on it, so glad to see a Reverend Airsonic in Josh's hands
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I would love to see a detailed video dedicated to Tech21. This company is so interesting :) thanks!
I want a tech 21 episode with Andrew for sure. Sounds great and we want to know more
As a working bassplayer I can say Tech21 and their SansAmp pedals are the best in the market. I’ve using and abusing a Bass Driver since 2001 an there is nothing out there that can replace it. Brilliant pedals.
I’ve got a few of the original Character Series pedals. They are my “secret weapon” for studio work. So many useful tones, and EQ knobs that actually do something! 😅
It's a real shame Josh didn't use one of his vintage batteries to power the sansamp. A classic Radio Shack would have really opened up that Screaming Blonde. Did you know when Kurt used his Sansamp he exclusively used batteries made in Seattle?
That is a misconception. Actually, Kurt used Portland-made carbon-zinc batteries that were aged in melt waters coming off of the Cascade Mountains. But you're not alone in your error. Don't feel bad.
I think a Tech 21 episode is waaaay overdue...
Tech 21 makes the coolest products
Yes yes please! A Tech 21 episode! Their bass pedals alone could be an episode. The Dug Pinnick DP-3 and Geddy Lee pedals are game changers for recording and using stage D.I. for bass
Josh - great video! Please do one on their bass products! Tech 21 has been a back saver for bass players. I wish these had existed back in the day. Not just great for recording but amazing live. The tones you can get run the full gamut of styles and genres. Tech 21 are pioneers and we thank them.
Hey Josh. This is my favourite kind of video that you do. Just you, speaking to us, playing for us and talking through your process. Thanks so much. More from the basement please!
Would definitely appreciate an episode on Andrew and Tech21.
One of the best shows ever, I said that because when you invest your time watching real content that gives you education, funny stuff, jokes, jams, watch your programing its only a few shows that actually needs, this is one of them
Absolutely would love to see an in depth interview with Andrew Barta. Thanks, Josh. Great work.
I love this series. I wish it was more affordable, but I guess they deserve the asking price. They take an amplifier manufacturer, make an “amp in a box” with a dial to capture various models and tones from that manufacturer; and then they pair it with a pedal that really compliments its sound, combos that have been famously used by artists (Marshall with a Fuzz Face: Hendrix; Hiwatt with a Big Muff: Gilmour; Fender with a Tube Screamer: Stevie Ray Vaughan). And the fact that they are things you can bring to a gig in a backpack instead of lugging huge vintage amplifier is an added bonus. I personally really want the English Muffy; it’s as close to a “Gilmour in a Box” pedal as you can get (along with the Keeley Darkside).
Is the fourth combination, Vox with a Rangemaster, inspired by Brian May tones? (My best guess)
@@echocollectors that’s my guess. It’s almost more of an “artist in a box” than an “amp in a box”, though the amps with the character dial are extremely versatile.
Vox with Rangemaster literally says Liverpool Mop Top on it. So. Beatles. He also says so at the beginning of the video
@@sub-jec-tiv True but I think adding the range master makes it a dual
I'm using Liverpool by Tech 21 since 2017 and it's amazing! I'm playing it direct in the PA in every gig, it's perfect, it's my portable Vox
Nice one. I have an old cheap dodgy tube combo. I'm looking for a pre amp to run into a 30w digi power amp, into the cab. I've trued using a "pre-amp" style pedal like a Metal Zone but it's a tonal desert. I was wondering about one of these or a joyo.
The english Muffy sounds insane on bass. It NAILS that John Entwistle bass tone. tons of clank and grind.
Tech21 BoostDLA is still one of my favourite delays ever, great show Josh, a full Tech21 show would be great.
Thx for this video JHS crew! I haven’t tried these yet but they look cool! I use the TECH 21 fly rig v2 and the TECH 21 acoustic fly rig both as my main “pedal boards”! Cheers!
Yes please! Would love a tech 21 episode.
Love my double drive!
I play bass...
I’ve been using many versions of Tech21 SansAmp DI/preamp pedals since the mid ‘90’s.
They’re my live sound and never let me down.
Much better than the new Ampeg and Origin Effects stuff! I tried all of those too.
Tip: make good use of the blend knob! 100% full on is almost always just a little too much for bass, and use the ‘parallel out’ to go from the pedal to your bass rig.
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I love these little… well, simply done videos, focusing on a couple pedals. They’re very interesting. I hope you keep doing them even when the regular show comes back.
Tech21 is like the Korg of bass pedals. Always doing their own thing regardless of everyone else.
The Tech21 dp3x changed my life! The sounds ive chased for years in a candy bar sized package.
I've had the GT2 for years and it's my reference point for a good Marshal sound. It was like the third or fourth pedal I ever bought. Please do video on Tech 21!
Excellent! More Tech21 please and yes to interview. 🤘👍🏿
Yes, please, an in-deep episode with Andrew and Tech21.
When Josh's hand came into view to tweak a knob and I realized how dang small these things are....
LOOOOOOOL
I'd love to see a Tech 21 show. I bought a SansAmp classic on eBay forever ago without even knowing it's connection to Cobain. I just wanted a cool pedal that could make my crappy solid state amp sound better. That pedal has been one of my most valued possessions, and I feel like it doesn't get the love that it deserves.
Love Tech21, Love they're still running things themselves, Love they're still coming out with great stuff
One thing I would love to see are some actual gig videos. I know this would take a lot of effort to set up, but it would be so valuable to once in a while see someone arrive at the venue with their rig and work with the sound person to set up and soundcheck. I would learn so much from seeing stuff like running with Sansamp straight into the board, or using an effects loop, or other stuff I "understand" but haven't experienced in a stage setting.
Did I miss the giveaway? That Screaming Blonde is a dream come true. 😃
We need more Tech 21 SansAmp episodes!!!!
Reading the overview of the character plus series, these all sound INCREDIBLE. Tech 21 sansamp preamps, with additional speaker emulation, AND a built in effect that is famous for being paired with the modeled amp? That's an insane amount of things to put together. Even though I can't stand tube screamers, the screaming blonde honestly sounds like a friggin awesome idea and something that I'd kinda kill for. As a bass player, I've got the venerated programmable bass di that I've had since high school, so I'm well familiar with the quality and ubiquity of tech 21. I had no idea they dropped these recently, cause if I did, I'm sure I probably would've picked one up. Even though it'd absolutely kill the space on my board lol. Definitely something I'll keep an eye on
Love Andrew and his products - have have the Liverpool and British on my pedal board since the came out. Perfect for Vox’ing and Marshall’ing my ‘70’s Pro Reverb (and Twin before replacing with the Pro) without having to own so many amps. Thanks Josh!
*Yes, please interview Andrew the Tech 21 guy:*
I'd really like to hear whatever he has to tell us about how his SansAmp pedals work. And how he developed them.
And anything else that comes up in conversation with him. 🙏
Yes, please do a "Who Is Tech 21?" show. They made some cool amplifiers, too.
Great, now I'm jonesing for a 3-hour Tech 21 show. I'd absolutely LOVE a tech discussion between you and Andrew Barta.
I have a Trademark 60 amp that has been my saviour. I don't worry anymore about not having a tube amp. The boost function on the footswitch was a revelation in itself.
I used to have two of the Trademark 120s. Now only have one. Amazing amps!
I have been a nasty ole bassist for over 30 yrs now and there have been several pieces of Tech21 equipment that most bassists shouldn't live without ....seems Tech21 is making some good strides in the guitar dept!!!(which I have now been a NEW member of for two months !!!)....and I AM A BAMA BOY also!!!!
What I love is, after all the amp sounds we can use through modelers, effects, ect, we still only use the Marshall, VOX and Fender sounds.
You know, I think that at the end of the day there's only so many ways you can put together transistors and potentiometers, so really these are the main archetypes that all boutique amps belong to anyway
It’s amazing how those amps have the tones that every other amp manufacturer, both large and boutique, base their tones on. I guess you could add Hiwatt, Orange, and Mesa Boogie, but as great as they are, they are still downstream and derivative of Fender and Marshall.
The same can be said about guitars
Thanks for highlighting this fantastic company! More Tech 21 coverage would be great!
I’ve got a Bass Boost Chorus that I’ve used for years for both bass and guitar and a VT Bass DI. Both are great pedals. Tech 21 is criminally overlooked.
I use the SansAmp Bass Driver and Para Driver in Parallel. I run the Bass Driver clean and the Para to the edge of distortion, so when I dig in it gets hekka crunchy. I can run my small Ampeg practice amps and sound HUGE.
I've always loved tech 21 fly rig type pedals. You should make one Josh. An overdrive/chorus/delay combo would be great. 😊
Imagine a Mig 50 with an Angry Charlie for the plus switch. Call it the Miggy Smalls. You can have that one for free, Josh.
It’s crazy how many records have Sans Amp on them. Especially bass but also guitar. Sans Amp is no joke.
I had a Sansamp RBI for my bass rig. I ran it in front of my amp. Awesome tone. Makes any bass amp sound great. I also have the Tech 21 Fuzz Boost for my guitar. They make great stuff.
These are pretty great sounding. Modelers and plugins can sound fantastic and have all the options you could ever want and I've used them a lot in the past, but these days I really much prefer a simple interface with knobs for recording, just dial in a sound, commit to it, and go. I use s Strymon Iridium now, I'm going to have to check these out some more.
Back in the day I used to play the Leeds character pedal and loved it. Pretty convincing Hiwatt sound.
Thank you for this! My Sansamp has been on EVERY gig with me since 2008, and I've been on the fence about whether or not these units would hold up to that Tech 21 standard that I have in my mind.
First pedal I got was a Tech 21 Tri OD, it had 3 sans amp settings with drive and volume. I just wanted to be able to change the volume on my guitar by stepping on a pedal. The guy at the store told me 'that thing has tubes in it' . Had no idea what he meant in the late 90s, but I do now. Great pedal, many excellent sounds available.
Great video on these character plus pedals. They sound great and I’m definitely interested in checking them out someday. I wish I was home when you went live so I could’ve had a chance at winning the blonde screamer. I always seem to miss out on your giveaways because I’m always at work when the live happens. Bummer!!!
Thanks for sharing.
Take care
I’ve had a few Tech 21 pedals over the years. Looking forward to getting the Hiwatt style pedal.
I want all of these, and I want to pair them all with JHS pedals. It's more than cool that you do this for another company. Class act, brother. Your pedals are phenomenal, too!
Playing triac for 15 years now. Most versatile pedal you can imagine. And extremely practcal. Glad they revived this direction
Loved the fuzzy brit, sounded great! Id just use the kemper remote and switch profiles and/or effects on the fly but this may have a place with my Deluxe!
Yes yes yes! Do a Tech 21 episode. I’ve used my SansAmp Classic for years! The Trademark amps were sleepers as well.
I’d love to see something on the Awards Designs JD-10 analog amp sim. They partnered with Morley in the US and also had an all analog amp sim in the early 90’s. It was Jerry Danahue’s signature pedal. I have both and still love them!
These Tech21 Character pedals are amazing. One tip: the character and drive nobs are very interactive; wen you turn up the character knob, you can reduce the drive level to get a different tone with a similar level of distortion but a different character. Think JTM45 vs Plexi vs Boosted plexi. Or Blackface to Bassman to Tweed.
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Or you can dime the gain and set the character high for a great pissed off boosted JCM800 tone that 100% hangs with "real high gain amps".
Have a feeling the fuzz would get you into some great DOOM territory, too.
Had a Tech 21 acoustic DI, hands down better sounding than the Baggs stuff, Emailed the company about a mod to mute the DI with the bypass footswitch, super responsive & accommodating. Basically the Cobain/Nirvana thing didn't seem to go to their head. Somehow they're making superior products while still remembering what it's like to be a normal musician with super picky taste. Thanks Tech 21 & thanks Josh.
I haven't played much Tech 21 stuff, but I understand the popular Joyo "XYZ Sound" pedals are clones of pedals in the OG Character Series, and I've played a few of those. They are very, very good.
Also: I smile every time I see the avocado album poster on your wall. Amazing album, very underrated.
i have dumb question: if Josh is going through the Kempler Profiler, set to the Solvek, isn't that combining two amp models? The tech21 pedal amp modelers and the kempler model?
I have a Line 6 HX Stomp, and I’ve set up many bass patches in it using various amp models, and just recently determined that the SansAmp bass driver DI model in it is pretty much the perfect tone.
Great show. I'd love for you to reveal to the world the greatness of the Tech 21 XXL pedal. Looking fwd to your deep dive with Tech 21 folks! =)
I had a Tech 21 Blonde Deluxe as my "amp" for years. This was the analog Blonde pedal but with a digital preset saving and switching. I could save 6 presets. These pedals are awesome and sound great, and having the onboard boost/fuzz/drive is killer. The only thing that my old Blonde Deluxe had that this doesn't is an effects loop, so I could still use the XLR output to the FOH, but have my delays and reverbs in the chain after the amp.
Came for the pedal. Stayed for the playing and incredible tone!
Years ago, I almost bought a Tech 21 TRI-A.C. amp pedal. It was the guitar version of what became the Bass Driver DI. 3 preset sansamp with all the range and tone of what the sansamp had/has to offer. I opted not to thinking I'd get one later. By the time I was ready, they had discontinued it - WWWHHHYYYYYYYY!!!?!?!?
Yes on a Tech21 show.
I have a VT Bass Deluxe, which seems to be out of production. Totally overkill: 6 presets, 2 inputs, etc. BUT... it sounds fantastic with all of my basses, AND gives me a great Stones early 1970's tone! I will never sell it, it's just tooooo good!
Would love to hear more about this company. Thanks Josh!
I’ve used the VT bass DI for years. With the BITE switch it makes a very cool guitar amp emulation. So glad Josh did this vid. Tech 21 is great.
What a cool pedal!!! I want to get one just to have as a backup if my amp dies during a gig!
Although there were enough challenges with it that I ended up selling it, I miss the delay on the original fly rig. Of all delays I ever used, I still miss that one!
I'd love to see a Tech21 history also. Since I got my first GT-2 in the 90s Tech21 is my favorite pedal company. With these Character Plus Pedals I will wait for V2, hoping it will have a tuner included.I do have the original Blonde Pedal from the earlier Character Series and it is awesome.
Didn't see you did this live awhile ago. I'm a big Tech 21 fan. Bought two used PSA 1 rack preamps back in high school and used them exclusively back then. These days, I'm running one of their custom shop Blonde pedal/preamp. It's really cool because it's got six channels and it's own effects loop, and lots of plug options. I also have their Double Drive which lets you cascade Class A distortion into Class A/B distortion.
Really hope you cover them more!
Tech21-NYC has always been awesome IMO. Great content Josh! Cheers!
Definitely would watch an episode about Tech 21
I completely agree and endorse Lari Basilio her album Your Love! It’s amazing and it was my most listened album on RUclips music. I highly recommend it! Also I can’t wait to hear more about that signature pedal, I’ve seen it on her board, a purple enclosure of course with a big question mark on it 😊
The Ritchie Kotzen tech21 pedal is so good!
Now that I know I can haul this pedal in the pocket of my Jeans.....I'm ready for the Gig! Thanks Josh.
+1 on a standalone Tech21 show. I remember seeing the ads in the early 90's with Doug Wimbish and have owned/gigged a Bass Driver since 2007.
Hi Rich, you can get Cleartone JSMS silent jack plugs that are sensational. No clicks, buzzes or squeals when you plug in/out. Great when swapping guitars at gigs.
I'd get some but all the leads l got from Pete Cornish in London (at the time THE go to guy for pedal builds, amp repairs etc.) 30 years ago are still perfect, all colour coded. Perfectly silent when in use. He really new what he was doing.
I am still madly in love with the old Tech 21 Liverpool I have. Now this! Gosh, there goes my money....
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YES YES YES Tech21 episode please ! We wait for Analog Brilliance !
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The tech21 bass fly rig is amazing!
You have my attentions sir. I have seen the tech 21 stuff before but never gave them much thought until this show.
I see the “Daily Stoic” back there…..killer daily read. Bought a copy for each of my daughters. Unparalleled wisdom.
I've been using the PL1 Flyrig as my main sound since they came out. I also have the RKv2 Flyrig, which is great. Wish i still had my GT2 as well. Great gear.
I love the fact that it limits my options, seriously. All the effects in one box.
Would love to see you do more Tech 21 showcases, Andrew is amazing.
Josh, for the bass community, highlight the Tech 21 Bass Boost Chorus. Best bass chorus of all time, but discontinued and very hard to find these days.
I used to have a sweet little tech 21 modeling combo in 2000. Lended it to a friend and never saw it back.
couldn't help but notice the oopegg in the background. awesome!
Please do an episode of Who is TECH 21. It's the innovator of an amp simulator.
Got the opportunity to own a SANSAMP GT2 in this lifetime. Really want it for so long.
I'm a drummer. That's why it take so long to own it but it's still relevant to these days.
Thank you Josh for lifting up this company.
JHS is legendary. ✊🏽
One of my favorite companies. The XXL will never leave my board - I have put many distortions and amps-in-a-box up against it and it has never lost.
I have one.....same thing.
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Thanks & best wishes for a truly wondrous weekend!