Looking for a good bass amp emulator for recording

[steverok]

Hey all, I am looking for a good bass amp emulation box for home recording. I don't use computer recording software, so I am specifically looking for a box for this purpose. I used to use a bass amp with a bass mic, but the amp is no longer available to me, and I don't have room for that right now, anyway. I'm looking for something versatile - I am even interested in emulating a stand-up bass for some bluegrassy stuffy I am working on, but mostly, I want to get a killer Ric sort of punch for some snappy power pop songs. Hopefully, some of you experts can point me in the right direction.

Thanks,
Steve-O

[jps]

Sansamp VT Bass pedal is your friend.

[rickenbrother]

Sansamp VT Bass pedal is your friend.

+1

[superdick2112]

Try the EBS Microbass. It is a very transparent box when you want it to be, yet is capable of emulating classic Ampeg & Trace Elliott tones as well. It can also do modern and upright sounds. It sounds great through an amp or straight to tape. Pricey, but like most high-end gear, its worth it.

[kiramdear]

There's always the good old Bass Rockman. They have gotten great reviews for many years. I dunno if they still make them, but you see them for sale online used all the time.

[rickenbrother]

There's always the good old Bass Rockman. They have gotten great reviews for many years. I dunno if they still make them, but you see them for sale online used all the time.

I had the first version of the Bass Rockman. It was fine for practicing, but I didn't like it as a preamp for recording or gigging. It completely stripped any bass guitar of it's own voice and added it's own sterile voice. I haven't tried any of the newer ones. Maybe the newer ones aren't like that.

[kiramdear]

I heard that about the early models, but they also say the later ones were much improved. Someone gave me a non-functional one for free, one of the later ones. If I ever get around to having it repaired I'll let you know first-hand.

[cheyenne]

I dont currently own one but the Line 6 bass POD is pretty cool.

[jaymi]

Actually, anything SansAmp is good....I also have a Digitech BP80 that I bought REAL cheap from the 'bay and I use it in line with my SansAmp and it records VERY well...

[qwezirider]

I dont currently own one but the Line 6 bass POD is pretty cool.

I currently own one I am trying to dump.

Never used it, myself, just acquired it in an "I need cash fast to stay out of jail, can you help me?" acquisition.

[Becky]

Until recently there was a nice rendition of Motorhead's I Don't Believe A Word on YouTube, and in the comments section the bassist mentioned he was playing a borrowed late 70s 4001 into a Bass Pod XT Pro. To my non-audiophile ears, it sounded just as good as a real Marshall cranked up in a real studio. I wanted one too, until I saw the price.

[johng]

I have a Line 6 Bass Pod XT Live and it rocks for recording (but it can be difficult to learn to use properly). I am on the fence about using it on a gig though, between my Ric and the head and cabinet, adding more tones to that doesnt make alot of sense. But like I said, it is great for recording.

[T.B.A.]

Does anyone have any experience with the Phil Jones "Bass buddy"?

From what I've read, they seam like they could be great solution to Steve O's request, but I haven't had any experience with these myself (yet )