guitar pedal bass simulator DSM & Humboldt Simplifier Bass Master

Building upon DSM Humboldt’s fan-favourite Bass Station, the Simplifier Bass Master preamp is a pedal-sized powerhouse that’s packed to the brim with authentic, ultra-versatile tones and features. Whether you’re a dedicated funk player or you’re after a pint-sized replacement for your hard-rock rig, the Simplifier Bass Master’s trio of preamp voices (Clean, Comp, and Hot), gain-fueled Drive Mode, and robust 4-band EQ tackle almost any style without breaking a sweat. 1 x 15-inch, 8 x 10-inch, and 4 x 10-inch sim options run the gamut of bass cab flavours, which are further bolstered by the Simplifier Bass Master’s Porting knob, Tweeter level, and switchable Warm/Bright/Modern speaker styles. What’s more, this preamp accommodates rigs ranging from plug-and-play simplicity to sprawling pedalboard with its dual FX loops, DI Main and DI Parallel XLR outputs, twin TS outs, aux input, and headphone jack with dedicated level control. With the DSM Humbdolt Simplifier Bass Master on your ’board, you can rest assured that your bass rig will be ready to thrive in any sonic situation.

Three hard-hitting preamp voices to savor

Every element of the Simplifier Bass Master is engineered for the utmost sonic versatility, beginning with Clean, Comp, and Hot preamp flavours. From classic funk to modern grind, these preamps do it all with ease — especially when you factor in the harmonic-rich dirty sounds introduced by the preamp’s Drive Mode and onboard gain control. Finally, tone-tweaking bassists champion the Simplifier Bass Master preamp for its sweeping collection of tone-shaping features, comprising a 4-band EQ and a parallel signal mix with 500Hz/100Hz/bypass settings. Combined with the preamp’s three voices, these tools ensure that you’ll have the tones you need to tackle even the most disparate setlists, all within a form factor that sits right on your pedalboard.

Comprehensive cab sim section

The Simplifier Bass Master packs a seriously robust cab sim section at the end of the signal chain, granting you an ultra-accurate trio of sims and all the tonal tools you require to shape them to your taste. It all starts with a 3-way size switch with options for 1 x 15-inch, 8 x 10-inch, and 4 x 10-inch cab sims. Even on their own, these simulations supply you with a sweeping range of tones to explore. Yet, the Bass Master ups the ante even further with its ability to customise the amount of porting on the baffle from punchy sealed sounds to airier open textures. A flexible speaker switch seals the deal, putting three distinctive speaker variations at your command: Warm, Bright, and Modern.

Effortlessly integrates your effects

No matter how complicated your effects setup is, the Simplifier Bass Master preamp is happy to oblige with its exceptionally flexible and full-featured connectivity. This pedal’s dual FX loop consists of a pre-FX loop and a main FX loop, with the former giving you the power to assign it to the preamp, the parallel signal chain, or both paths at the same time. This allows you to inject different effects into each side of the Bass Master preamp’s parallel paths without the need for extra splitter cables. In addition, this preamp sports both a Main and a Parallel XLR output — this allows you to easily send two distinct signals to your cab, a separate subwoofer, or to FOH, or into your audio interface. And for those who prefer to practice plugged in, the Simplifier Bass Master preamp’s headphone out and auxiliary input make it a breeze to silently sharpen your chops in any situation.

• Builds upon DSM Humboldt’s Bass Master preamp with years of research and development, resulting in superior versatility and a more straightforward workflow
• 3 preamp voices to explore: Clean, Comp, and Hot
• Drive Mode and gain control take your signal from subtle saturation to crushing grit and grind
• Ultra-flexible 4-band EQ section with Bass, Treble, Lo Mid, and Hi Mid knobs
• 3 lifelike cabinet simulation flavours to explore: 1 x 15-in., 8x 10-in, 4 x 10-in.
• Powerful cab sim controls allow you to dial in the cab’s degree of porting, level of the tweeter, and the style of speaker (Warm, Bright, and Modern)
• Parallel XLR DI outs pair with dual FX loops, including a pre-FX loop and Main FX loop
• Pre-FX loop can be assigned directly to the preamp, to the parallel signal chain, or to both paths at the same time
• Bypassable parallel lowpass filter trims your tone with the flip of a switch, with options for 500Hz and 100Hz
• Headphone out and auxiliary input make it simple to jam along to practice tracks and bolster your woodshedding sessions with inspiring, silent sounds
• 2x TS outputs with Parallel-Thru and Parallel-Thru jacks; onboard Parallel Phase switch
• Ground lift helps you defeat unwanted noise and hum