Introducing the Orange Bass Butler Bi-amp Bass Preamp, a compact solution to your pursuit of the perfect bass tone. This innovative pedal employs the concept of bi-amping, a practice once reserved for rock 'n' roll royalty, which sends a bass guitar signal to both a bass amp and a guitar amp simultaneously. The result is a deep, clean, and defined low end, coupled with separately amplified mids and top end for precision control. Now, thanks to the Bass Butler, you can enjoy this enormous tone without the need for an extensive, complicated rig.

The Bass Butler is not just an amp-in-a-box pedal. It's a complete gear van-load in a box. It splits your signal at the input into two entirely separate, parallel, analog signal chains, mimicking a real bi-amp rig, but without a sight of an amp.

Key Features:

• Bass Channel: Always-on with controls for Compression, Bass, Treble, and Volume. It features an optical compressor circuit, cut/boost tone controls, and a dedicated bass-cabinet-simulated balanced D.I. output, serving up a range of classic clean tones.
• Guitar Channel: A classic high-gain channel that can be summoned with a kick of the footswitch, offering everything from bright vintage tones to modern destruction. It comes with a guitar-cab-simulated balanced D.I. output and an expression pedal jack for extra control over the input gain.
• Direct Outputs: Two individual XLR outputs from the two separate channels, allowing your Bi-Amp bass tone to reach the mixing desk with a simple blend to taste. A Ground Lift switch is included to solve any ground loop issues.
• Amp Output: A blend of the two channels before the cabinet simulation circuits from a 1/4" jack, perfect for connecting to any bass amp. The blend is controlled by the channel volume controls, so you can manage your on-stage sound independently.
• Top-Tier Quality: Built to last with a sturdy steel enclosure and 18V DC power for high headroom. This pedal is ready for the road and a lifetime of service.

Product specs

FAQs

What is the bi-amp feature of the Orange Bass Butler Bi-amp Bass Preamp?

The bi-amp feature allows you to split your bass signal into two separate channels: a clean low end and a dirty mid/high end. This enables you to achieve a full, layered tone by blending the two signals for enhanced sonic versatility.

What type of power supply does the Orange Bass Butler require?

The Orange Bass Butler requires an 18V DC power supply with a positive center, which is included with the pedal.

Can the Orange Bass Butler be used with an expression pedal?

Yes, the Orange Bass Butler includes a 1/4" expression pedal input, allowing you to control parameters dynamically for more expressive performance options.

How does the Orange Bass Butler handle EQ for clean and dirty channels?

The Orange Bass Butler features a 3-band EQ for the dirty channel and a 2-band EQ for the clean channel, providing precise tone shaping for each output.

What are the output options available on the Orange Bass Butler?

The Orange Bass Butler offers a 1/4" amp output, a low clean XLR output, and a mid/high dirty XLR output, ensuring flexible connectivity for various amplification and recording setups.