The Source Audio ZIO Analog Bass Preamp/DI is a Source Audio preamp pedal. Close alternatives include the Ampeg Classic Analog Bass Preamp pedal and the Tech 21 GED-2112 Bass. It pairs well with the Boss BD-2 Blues Driver and the Catalinbread Giygas.
Source Audio ZIO Analog Bass Preamp/DI
Source Audio · pedal
The Source Audio ZIO is an analog bass preamp and DI pedal from Source Audio (Boston, Massachusetts), delivering warm analog bass preamp character with MIDI control and Neuro app programmability for professional bass players who need MIDI-capable bass preamp in a pedalboard format. The ZIO provides studio-quality bass preamp and DI with Source Audio connectivity.
- preamp
- bass
- midi
- analog
- di
- studio
- live
- professional bass players
Good for
- Live
- Silent Recording
- Studio
Pedals that stack with the Source Audio ZIO Analog Bass Preamp/DI
Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
Boss
8% matchBoss BD-2 Blues Driver's own dynamic character is the real reason this is worth trying
Catalinbread Giygas
Catalinbread
8% matchCatalinbread Giygas's own octave character is the real reason this is worth trying
Pigtronix Philosopher King
Pigtronix
6% matchPigtronix Philosopher King leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Caroline Guitar Company Somersault
Caroline Guitar Company
6% matchCaroline Guitar Company Somersault's modulated voice goes after Source Audio ZIO Analog Bass Preamp/DI in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Source Audio ZIO Analog Bass Preamp/DI's own analog warmth character
Walrus Audio Fable
Walrus Audio
5% matchRun Walrus Audio Fable after Source Audio ZIO Analog Bass Preamp/DI in the signal chain, clear of Source Audio ZIO Analog Bass Preamp/DI's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Alexander Pedals Radical Delay
Alexander Pedals
5% matchKeep Source Audio ZIO Analog Bass Preamp/DI's analog warmth voice out front: Alexander Pedals Radical Delay goes after Source Audio ZIO Analog Bass Preamp/DI in the signal chain so its pristine voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Ampeg Classic Analog Bass Preamp pedal
Ampeg
67% similarityShared character: analog, preamp, bass
Tech 21 GED-2112 Bass
Tech 21
66% similarityShared character: analog, preamp, bass
Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI V2
Tech 21
65% similarityShared character: studio, analog, preamp
Ampeg F17-1
Ampeg
65% similarityShared character: analog, preamp, bass
Suhr Thump Bass Preamp
Suhr
64% similarityShared character: studio, preamp, bass
Palmer Pocket AMP Bass
Palmer
64% similarityShared character: preamp, bass, live
Master Effects Transmission Bass Preamp
Master Effects
64% similarityShared character: studio, preamp, bass
Demon FX Microtubes A7K Bass Preamp
Demon Fx
63% similarityShared character: preamp, bass
Demon FX Bear PAW Analog Bass Preamp
Demon Fx
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Markbass MB Instrument PRE
Markbass
94% similaritysimilar tone character
One Control Sonic Silver PEG Bass Pre-amp
One Control
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Source Audio AfterShock
Source Audio
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Source Audio ZIO Analog Bass Preamp/DI?+
The closest matches in character are the Ampeg Classic Analog Bass Preamp pedal, the Tech 21 GED-2112 Bass, the Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver DI V2.
What pairs well with the Source Audio ZIO Analog Bass Preamp/DI?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Boss BD-2 Blues Driver, Catalinbread Giygas, Pigtronix Philosopher King — Boss BD-2 Blues Driver's own dynamic character is the real reason this is worth trying.
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