EBS Micro Bass 3 Reviews
Clean DI, Transparent Preamp, Versatile Drive
This unit really gave me 3in1, I was seriously considering to buy a seperate DI, Preamp and a Drive Pedal. All of the options on this is top notch, noiseless, neat and sturdy. Boosting the EQ doesn't feel artificial, It's analog and feels organic. You can get 6 different drive from the switches, and they all can be EQ'd seperately and blended with the main preamp. Possibilities are endless and It caters to every genre. I tried a subtle drive on peaks for jazz, deep drive for another project and all out madness for fun. It gives me joy every time, 10/10 recommended.
Best bass preamp/DI on the market
I've been looking for a preamp/DI that would give me a natural sound with some warmth, to use in productions in which I can't use an amplifier. After trying many different ones, I have to say that the Microbass III exceeded my expectations! The overdrive channel sounds great, and the moment you just blend in a bit of that to your clean sound you hear your bass tone come alive! The DI out is clean and every sound engineer is loving it. I'm finally happy to play with in-ears again :)
Highly recommended!
BassBeast
The Micro Bass 3 pedal is highly versatile, and despite its complex appearance, it is actually quite easy to navigate. For bassists who are on the go or have limited space, the MicroBass 3 is a practical solution to several issues. The pair of XLRs offer excellent control, which is perfect for anyone who wants to take their 2-channel studio setup to gigs easily. In addition, the onboard tuner and compression are great upgrades compared to the previous-generation MicroBass. Overall, the Blue Box has impressed me and is definitely worth your time and attention.
Great sound and usage
I've been using this as my DI(no amp) since i got it, and it really sounds great! I don't care about the distortion part(doesn't sound great to me), but i like there's a tuner. Could be a bit cheaper compared to similar options, but all in all super great
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The architecture and parameters of the device are specified in the user manual. Read it. Everything works fine. Tuner and distortion too. As a summary, I recommend this thing to those who want to improve their performing skills.
The screws on the bottom protrude beyond the rubber feet. This is surprisingly bad and completely unacceptable. Take care of the surfaces.
Great little box on the stage or the studio
This box is a bit of a lifesaver. It offers a wide range of tone shaping possibilities with 2 EQ channels. You can bypass the EQ and work with the preamp on your bass. The 'character' is a great scoop filter and the 'bright' is awesome - switch it on and slap away.
The overdrive sound is not very impressive; in my case I prefer to set the drive channel 'clean' and I combine it with the clean channel to get more variety in my tonal palette. The 3 way 'deep' switch is interesting. The 1 knob compressor is a little meh. It has 2 DI outs allowing you to go stereo and an onboard tuner. It's a problem solver, offers many options or a 'Plan B'.
Perfect at home and on stage
I've been using the Micro Bass 3 for a couple of months now and love it. For a couple of years, I've been searching for _one_ device that combines a pre-amp with overdrive, a tuner and that on-top allows to plug-in headphones and aux-in for easy and silent practice. The sound is versatile and reaches from a Marcus Miller kind of sounds to metal.
Considering the price, I give full stars.
