Tech 21 SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE
The SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE has two modes:
Performance mode for 3 main presets
Studio mode for up to 128 custom presets
There is also a Red Zone that changes the functionality of the controls to include Preamp, Filter, Frequency, Q, Ambiance, Ratio, and Chorus It can also activate pre programmed Chorus and Filter effects
The MIDI interface allows editing of amplifier parameters, blendable IRs, effects, and EQ The IR section includes a SansAmp IR, modifiable IRs, custom IR blending, and support for external IR uploads
Controls And Features
Drive
Adjusts the overall amount of gain and overdrive
Low Mid High
Active tone controls with plus or minus 12dB adjustment from 12 oclock
Presence
Enhances upper harmonic content and attack
Comp
Based on analog FET compression technology from the 1950s and 1960s
Blend
Mixes the direct bass signal with the SansAmp circuitry
Red Zone Controls
Preamp
Adjusts the signal level into the SansAmp input section
Filter
Controls an auto wah or wah filter effect similar to the Mu tron III
Freq
Adjusts the midrange frequency from 100 Hz to 1900 Hz
Q
Adjusts midrange bandwidth from 0.5 to 2.0
Ambiance
Adds room ambience
Chorus
Controls the amount of chorus with vibrato effect at maximum
Ratio
Adjusts compression ratio from 1:1 to 20:1
Applications
As a stompbox with an amp
As a preamp for a power amp
Direct to a mixer or PA
Direct recording to a computer
Other Features And Technical Stuff
Chromatic tuner
Effect loop
MIDI interface
1/4 inch 1megOhm input
Low impedance XLR output with Ground Lift
1/4 inch low impedance output with Level Selector switch
All metal housing and jacks
Silent switching custom metal footswitch actuators
Dimensions
7.5 inch L x 5.25 inch W x 2.0 inch H
Weight
24 oz
Power Supply
Includes 9V DC Universal Power Supply Model DC9
Auto switching 100V to 240V 200mA
Includes interchangeable plugs for EU UK and Australia New Zealand
