Is the LR Baggs VoicePrint DI good for banjo?

** I'm still learning this pedal, but the basic voiceprint sounds awesome. I did see the clipping notification but that bit of video work nicely, so I decided to let it happen. Turned out that it sounded pretty good! My recording setup also isn't ideal, but hopefully it gave you a good idea of the power of this pedal. ** LR Baggs VoicePrint DI: https://amzn.to/3rlJEYK If you've ever had to plug your banjo in for a gig, you know the struggle: it often ends up sounding more like a tinny electric guitar than a banjo. Today, I'm testing out a potential game-changer: the LR Baggs VoicePrint DI. The VoicePrint DI works by creating an "acoustic map" or an image of your actual instrument. I'll walk you through the simple setup process using the AcousticLive app—from tapping the bridge to playing scales—to show you how easy it is to create a custom voiceprint for your banjo. I’ve also included side-by-side sound comparisons so you can hear the difference for yourself. Is it perfect? Maybe not, but it's a huge step toward making a plugged-in banjo actually sound like itself. In this video, we cover: The challenge of getting a natural banjo sound when plugging in. A step-by-step walkthrough of creating a voiceprint with the LR Baggs app. Acoustic vs. Pickup vs. VoicePrint DI sound samples. My final thoughts on whether this belongs in your gig bag. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: The "plugged-in" banjo dilemma 00:46 - What is the LR Baggs VoicePrint DI? 01:27 - Setup: Connecting the app and starting the process 01:52 - Step 1: Tapping the bridge 02:08 - Step 2: Strumming (the banjo equivalent!) 02:30 - Step 3: Individual picking 02:56 - Step 4: Playing scales 03:13 - Finalizing and naming the VoicePrint 04:07 - Sound Sample 1: Acoustic Banjo 04:25 - Sound Sample 2: Pickup Only (Direct) 04:46 - Sound Sample 3: With VoicePrint DI 05:10 - Final Thoughts: Is it a game changer? Have you tried the VoicePrint DI or other IR pedals with your banjo? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! If you enjoyed this gear review, please Like and Subscribe. #BanjoGear #LRBaggs #VoicePrintDI #AcousticBanjo #JimPankey #BanjoReview #AcousticLive Patreon:   / jimpankey   Tabs: https://www.sellfy.com/wildjimbo Picks: @Ernie Ball Finger Picks: https://amzn.to/2N7SH8s @jimdunlopusa Calico Thumb Pick - Large: https://amzn.to/2NaeoEP Dunlop Calico Thumb Pick - Medium: https://amzn.to/2UYGHud Capos: Paige: https://amzn.to/30V2Ux3 @g7thcapo https://amzn.to/3Fdwy3c Strings: ​ @TheGHSStrings https://amzn.to/3uYToah #lrbaggs #effects #banjo #banjopickups