Electronic Audio Experiments 0xEAE Bass Driver RARE

From EAE in collaboration with aluminum guitar purveyors Obstructures, the OxEAE Bass Driver is an homage to and evolution of the Traynor TS-50B bass amp circuit—a cult classic.

The Obstructures x EAE Bass Driver completes a trifecta of neo-brutalist gain devices executed with precision and brawn. Built upon an homage to a beloved vintage Canadian bass amplifier, the Bass Driver delivers solid state noise rock thunder with key augmentations for the modern bassist.

With a gain control spanning a 50dB range, the Bass Driver can be restrained or rowdy. The tone controls are designed to emphasize the natural attack of a picked bass while also provisioning for down-tuned modernism. Critically, it achieves deep low frequency extension without the unnatural, disconnected feel of a traditional clean blend. In addition we included an internally switchable notch filter, useful for tailoring the midrange response to work either in front of an amplifier or as a dedicated preamp with a power amp or DI.

Controls

• Volume - overall volume level, capable of extremely high output
• Drive - signal gain, from clean to moderate to extreme. Approximately 50dB maximum passband gain.
• Bass - post-clipping low frequency shelf boost, up to +14db at 100Hz and below
• Attack - adjusts frequencies above 1kHz, tailors the overall clipping response and sharpness of pick attack
• Notch (internal switch) - use to activate a notch filter centered at 750Hz. Disabled by default, but can be useful for ampless setups or when running direct into a power amp.
• Footswitch: Effect activator.