Bass DI: Essential or Overrated?

There's a lot of buzz on Facebook and YouTube about the best DI boxes for bass, but do you really need one, especially if you have a Helix or Quadcortex? In this video, I'll explain the purpose of a DI box, explore the three types you can buy, and discuss some alternatives, including using a modeller. #helixlt #hxstomp #quadcortex #tonemasterpro Sign up to the Twistie On BasSquad and grab your free guide on getting an optimal tone from your bass amp: ➡️ https://twistieonbass.com If you are new to amp and effects modelling, or want to better understand it, check out my book, "Ditch the Amps, Dig in the Helix" on Amazon in your region. ➡️ https://geni.us/DitchAmp_Book Drop by our OnlineStore for some great Bass related clothing ➡️ https://shop.twistieonbass.com/ ========================== ✳️ Affiliate Links This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. ========================== ========================== 🎸🎧 Equipment That I Use ========================== ✳️ Equipment Mentioned in this Video: Radial J48 - https://geni.us/Radial_J48 Behringer Ultra-DI DI600P - https://geni.us/u3qI Samson MD1 - https://geni.us/DmNH Tech 21 Sansamp - https://geni.us/waODeXR Tech 21 YYZ Geddy Lee - https://geni.us/iuRL2 Tech 21 Steve Harris - https://geni.us/NE0m Ampeg SGT-DI - https://geni.us/RuruC Origin Effects Bass Rig - https://geni.us/ObS3 ✳️ In the studio: Apogee Element 46: Line 6 Helix LT: Line 6 Helix Native: https://line6.com/helix/helixnative.html Radial J48 Active Direct Box: https://geni.us/Radial_J48 Shure SRH840 Headphones: https://geni.us/Shure_SRH440 Lewitt LCT 240 Pro microphone: https://geni.us/Lewitt_LCT240 Mac Mini M1 - 16gb RAM, 1Tb HDD: Waves CLA Plugins:https://www.waves.com/r/1241686 Yamaha Attitude III: Yamaha Revstar RS20: Yamaha Pacifica 612: RotoSound BS66 Bass Strings: https://geni.us/Rotosound_BSD66 D'Addario NYXL Guitar Strings: https://geni.us/NYXL_0946 ✳️ Live rig: Line 6 HX Stomp: https://geni.us/HX_Stomp Line 6 Relay G10R wireless receiver:https://geni.us/Relay_G10R Line 6 Relay G10T2 wireless transmitter: XVive U4 Wireless In Ear Monitor: https://geni.us/Xvive_U4 XVive U3 Wireless Microphone: https://geni.us/Xvive_U Rode M1 Microphone: https://geni.us/Rode_M1 Perfect Seal PS8 In Ear Headphones: https://perfect-seal.com/music/ MarkBass F500 Amp: MarkBass Traveller 210: CIOKS DC7 Power Supply: https://cioks.com/power-supplies/futu... PedalTrain Nano pedalboard: https://geni.us/Pedaltrain_Nano Pedalnetics Helauxy Duo: https://pedalnetics.com/product/helau... Yamaha MDBT01 Bluetooth MIDI Adapter:https://geni.us/MDBT01_MidiBT Yamaha Attitude III: RotoSound BS66 Bass Strings: https://geni.us/Rotosound_BSD66 Radial StageBug SB-5: https://geni.us/Radial_Stagebug =========================== 📲 Connect with me! =========================== IG:   / twistieonbass   FaceBook:   / twistieonbass   Website: https://twistieonbass.com/ =========================== ⏰ Time Codes ⏰ 00:00 Introduction 00:23 The Purpose of a DI 02:00 Types of DI 06:00 DI Alternatives 08:12 Amp Modellers 10:47 My Live Gear 11:52 Conclusion =========================== ➡️ Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all our videos on the TwistieOnBass channels. https://twistieonbass.com/disclaimer-...