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Yeah, since I've started using compressors more effectively (than I had been), the blend knob has really become important to me. If it's not an extreme compressor, it's less of a big deal, but it's got to have a really nice sound on its own, or it needs some blend.Shadoweclipse13 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:11 pmI like the sound, but I just realized, especially considering that I'd be interested in one for bass, that it doesn't have a blend knob...
Agreed. It took me a LONG time to really get into using compressors, and longer still to use them correctly. It's funny, but the only one I've ever had with a blend is my current guitar board compressor.somanytoys wrote: ↑Thu Sep 26, 2019 11:30 amYeah, since I've started using compressors more effectively (than I had been), the blend knob has really become important to me. If it's not an extreme compressor, it's less of a big deal, but it's got to have a really nice sound on its own, or it needs some blend.Shadoweclipse13 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:11 pmI like the sound, but I just realized, especially considering that I'd be interested in one for bass, that it doesn't have a blend knob...
Sometimes it just needs some blend anyway, what the hell...
Is it a relay-based switch? Is there lag?marqueemoon wrote: ↑ The one thing I don’t love is the switching. It’s quiet and reliable, but it’s hard to get the timing right.
Is it a relay-based switch? Is there lag?Shadoweclipse13 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 26, 2019 1:28 pmAgreed. It took me a LONG time to really get into using compressors, and longer still to use them correctly. It's funny, but the only one I've ever had with a blend is my current guitar board compressor.somanytoys wrote: ↑Thu Sep 26, 2019 11:30 amYeah, since I've started using compressors more effectively (than I had been), the blend knob has really become important to me. If it's not an extreme compressor, it's less of a big deal, but it's got to have a really nice sound on its own, or it needs some blend.Shadoweclipse13 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 23, 2019 9:11 pmI like the sound, but I just realized, especially considering that I'd be interested in one for bass, that it doesn't have a blend knob...
Sometimes it just needs some blend anyway, what the hell...
[quote=marqueemoon post_id=1586194 .
The one thing I don’t love is the switching. It’s quiet and reliable, but it’s hard to get the timing right.
I’d personally rather use a software vs. hardware amp sim for bass for recording.Shadoweclipse13 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:18 amI have a sort of related question that I didn't feel needed its own thread for: those of you guys who specifically use one of the Darkglass Ultra V2's (Alpha-Omega Ultra, Vintage Ultra, or B7K Ultra), do you use the cab sim mode much? I'm really interested in a Vintage Ultra, but I found some reviews about extra noise from the cab sim, and am not sure I'd use it that much anyways. Plus, I found a good deal on a V1 (no headphone jack or cab sim per Darkglass) for a lot less than a V2.
Good to know! I finally found a local shop that has one in stock, so I might be able to try it. I prefer simple and don't like messing with hidden features and computerized parameters, so I likely wouldn't use it anyways. Sounds like I should be on the hunt for a V1 then. Thanks MarqueeMoon!marqueemoon wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:12 amI’d personally rather use a software vs. hardware amp sim for bass for recording.Shadoweclipse13 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 09, 2019 1:18 amI have a sort of related question that I didn't feel needed its own thread for: those of you guys who specifically use one of the Darkglass Ultra V2's (Alpha-Omega Ultra, Vintage Ultra, or B7K Ultra), do you use the cab sim mode much? I'm really interested in a Vintage Ultra, but I found some reviews about extra noise from the cab sim, and am not sure I'd use it that much anyways. Plus, I found a good deal on a V1 (no headphone jack or cab sim per Darkglass) for a lot less than a V2.
Live, people who run sound tend to insist on providing their own DI. That’s been my experience anyway.
Absolutely agree.somanytoys wrote: ↑Thu Oct 10, 2019 10:49 amOutside of a live situation, the main thing I use my cab sim on the VT DI is going into the pa instead of a bass amp at home. But I’ve also jacked right into the pa using other pedals, and it’s fine.
I really find it to be less of a big deal on bass. You can usually manage get a good sound with bass direct, but I think guitar usually needs that amp & speaker sound to help round things out. Direct guitar sounds can be cool, but I don’t think I’d want to do a lot of it.
Just my thoughts. I don’t think you’d really miss the cab sim or the headphone jack anyway, as long as you love the pedal.