The Tech 21 SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver ELITE brings programmable bass amp tones, direct connectivity, and flexible sound shaping into one pedal. Keep three go-to sounds ready in Performance mode, or use Studio mode to access up to 128 custom preset locations. Move from your stage amp to a PA or recording setup while keeping your core bass sound within reach.

Key Features

• Performance mode with three main presets and Studio mode with up to 128 custom preset locations.
• MIDI interface for deep editing of amplifier parameters, blendable impulse responses (IRs), effects, and EQ.
• IR section with a SansAmp IR, a curated collection of modifiable IRs, custom IR blending, and support for uploading external IRs.
• Red Zone controls expand sound shaping and can activate pre-programmed Chorus and/or Filter effects.
• Built-in chromatic tuner and effects loop.
• Rugged all-metal housing and jacks, with silent-switching custom metal footswitch actuators.

Controls

• Drive: Adjusts overall gain and overdrive.
• Low, Mid, and High: Active tone controls with up to 12 dB of cut or boost from the 12 o'clock position.
• Presence: Shapes upper harmonic content and attack.
• Comp: Compression derived from vintage FET-based technology.
• Blend: Mixes your direct bass signal with the SansAmp-processed sound.

Red Zone Controls

• Preamp: Adjusts the signal level entering the SansAmp input section.
• Filter: Creates a dynamic autowah/wah-style filter effect.
• Frequency: Adjusts the midrange frequency from 100 Hz to 1900 Hz.
• Q: Adjusts midrange bandwidth from 0.5 to 2.0.
• Ambiance: Adds the spatial character of a balanced recording room.
• Chorus: Controls the amount of chorus modulation.
• Ratio: Adjusts compression ratio from 1:1 to 20:1.

Connections and Applications

• 1/4-inch input with 1 megohm input impedance.
• Low-impedance XLR output with Ground Lift for direct connection to a PA mixer or studio board.
• Low-impedance 1/4-inch output with Level Selector switch.
• Use as a stompbox with an amplifier, a preamp driving a power amp, or a direct source for a PA or computer recording setup.
• PC and Mac editing software is available from Tech 21 for deep parameter editing via MIDI.

Included Accessories

• Tech 21 MIDI Driver universal interface with 3.5 mm Type A MIDI cables.
• Tech 21 DC9 9V DC universal power supply, rated 200 mA, with auto-switching 100–240V input.
• Interchangeable international prong assemblies for EU, UK, and Australia/New Zealand.

Product Specifications

• Pedal dimensions: 7.5 inches long × 5.25 inches wide × 2.0 inches high.
• Pedal weight: 24 oz.