These examples are recorded straight from the amp using the "direct" and "line" balanced XLR outputs.
The difference in sound between the two outputs can sometimes be subtle, and other times quite forward.
The content of these examples needs to be improved. Next time I'll get a professional musician to do them. ;-)
Simple Archtop
This is just some simple chording on an archtop to show how distinctive each note of the chord is.
One of the nice things about this example is you can hear the "roundness" of the individual strings even though they are being played together in a chord.
This is kind of pushing the limit of what people would call a clean sound slightly.
The "Drive" control is at about half way, and the "Power" control is at full on.
Archtop Madness
I'm fond of the sound of a horn and a bass playing together.
That's the sort of thing I'm shooting for here on an archtop.
I'm thinking of a trumpet and an upright bass.
The thing about this amp is, it's very lively.
The "Drive" control is at about half way, and the "Power" control is at full on.
J Bass
I like the way a J Bass sounds just plugging it straight in.
One thing I look for in a bass amp is "growl" and I think this kind of shows that edge.
The amp becomes part of the instrument itself this way.
The "Drive" control is at about half way, and the "Power" control is at full on.
P Bass
A P Bass just coasting along always sounding like it's close to blowing the speaker.
The "Drive" control is at about half way, and the "Power" control is at full on.
Humbucking Solid Body
The amp was not designed for this, but when you crank both knobs it delivers.
The "Drive" control is at full on, and the "Power" control is at full on.