{"product_id":"tech21-dug-pinnick-dp-3x-signature-pedal-preampli-pour-basse-261130","title":"DUG PINNICK DP-3X SIGNATURE PEDAL PREAMP FOR BASS","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom 1980s Bi-Amplification to a Pedalboard Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DP-3X is the super-compact version of the concept developed by dUg Pinnick back in the 1980s: a blend of \u003cstrong\u003esaturated high frequencies\u003c\/strong\u003e (for bite, presence, and harmonics) with \u003cstrong\u003efull low frequencies\u003c\/strong\u003e (for weight and foundation). At the time, reproducing this approach often required a heavy setup: a guitar amp, a bass amp, and a substantial effects chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Tech 21, dUg condensed this philosophy into a pedal designed to remain consistent \u003cstrong\u003eregardless of the backline\u003c\/strong\u003e. The idea is simple: you'll find your sonic identity night after night, whether front of house or on a stage amp, without relying on a specific stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Which Bassists, Styles, and Contexts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tech 21 DP-3X is aimed at bassists who want to \u003cstrong\u003ecut through the mix\u003c\/strong\u003e without losing the low end. It shines in styles where the bass needs to be both massive and clear: \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehard rock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emetal\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eprog\u003c\/strong\u003e, stoner, alternative, but also in modern pop contexts when a more \"produced\" bass sound is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003elive\u003c\/strong\u003e settings, it can serve as the core of your sound with a direct output to the console, while keeping a 6.35mm jack output for an amp. In the \u003cstrong\u003estudio\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's a formidable tool for layering an articulated grain and a solid low foundation, with integrated musical compression. Its format and controls make it suitable from intermediate to professional musicians, especially if you play with a pick or have a strong finger attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eControls, Modes, and Features: Everything Designed for the Mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DP-3X offers two approaches. In \"mix\" mode, the \u003cstrong\u003eMix\u003c\/strong\u003e control activates the \u003cstrong\u003eDrive\u003c\/strong\u003e section (saturation) and \u003cstrong\u003eChunk\u003c\/strong\u003e (high harmonics and texture in the upper spectrum) to retrieve dUg's signature sound DNA. A \u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e switch (+10 dB) adds even more saturation and compression, useful for adapting the pedal to your output level or pushing the character further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn clean\/full-range mode, \u003cstrong\u003eDrive\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eChunk\u003c\/strong\u003e are disabled, while \u003cstrong\u003eComp\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGain\u003c\/strong\u003e remain available: you then get a more traditional bass preamp, very usable as an \"always-on\" pedal. The \u003cstrong\u003eactive 3-band EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e (Low, Mid, High) is complemented by a \u003cstrong\u003emidrange selector\u003c\/strong\u003e to place the bass exactly where it needs to sit in a band.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor convenience, you have a \u003cstrong\u003echromatic tuner\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eheadphone mode\u003c\/strong\u003e for silent practice, and a \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced XLR output\u003c\/strong\u003e with ground lift to go direct without sacrificing warmth or detail. A true \"pro\" pedal: compact, comprehensive, and designed to save time on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DP-3X is a pedal with a strong personality: a \u003cstrong\u003edense, granular, and very clear\u003c\/strong\u003e saturation in the highs, without collapsing the lows. Where many bass drives \"eat\" the low end or make it muddy, the DP-3X maintains a \u003cstrong\u003efirm foundation\u003c\/strong\u003e, with an immediate sense of body under the fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChunk\u003c\/strong\u003e control is the key to sculpting presence: from a slightly biting attack to a high spectrum rich in harmonics, perfect for standing out in a guitar-heavy mix. The \u003cstrong\u003eFET-style\u003c\/strong\u003e compression adds a sense of control and cohesion while staying musical: ideal for stabilizing level, enhancing pick attack, and achieving natural sustain. If you're looking for a \"huge\" but defined bass, with a modern rock character, this is exactly dUg Pinnick's signature playground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol 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