The Fender Downtown Express has everything I need — Compression (with monitor LED), EQ, Overdrive, and an XLR Out.
It’s beautifully designed and well crafted, as one would expect from a brand like Fender. I love the gold finish and backlit knobs.
I’ve been looking for a DI to replace my SansAmp (which didn’t cut it for me). I was initially considering a Darkglass pedal but they’re so expensive. The Downtown Express is priced extremely well considering the quality and capabilities of this pedal.
I love the sound of the overdrive. it doesn’t have a blend knob, which I thought would be a dealbreaker, but I’ve been I’m able to dial in a fat and crispy drive tone without losing the low end.
I keep the drive knob down pretty low. However, it can get pretty distorted if you need it to. For my needs, I wouldn’t ever turn it past noon (a little goes a long way).
The compression does exactly what I need it to. I never turn it off. The sustain is massive.
I don’t mess with the EQ too much, sometimes I’ll boost the bass or the mids depending on the context.
I usually run it through my Fender Rumble amp or use it as a DI at church.
I would definitely recommend this pedal.
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All-in-OneWe took 3 essential bass effects—compressor, overdrive and 3-Band EQ— and packed them into one easy-to-use unit. We included a full suite of controls for each effect so you can precisely shape your sound. |
Direct OutputUse the Direct Output to interface directly with mixers and other performance or studio gear. |
Order Toggle SwitchSometimes you want your compressor in front of your overdrive, sometimes after. Use the Order toggle switch to reorder your effects at will and design your perfect tone. |
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Master VolumeThe Master Volume control lets you raise or lower the volume of all effects simultaneously, while maintaining their individual levels. |
LED-Illuminated KnobsLED-illuminated knobs show your control settings at a glance—even on dark stages. |
Stage-Ready ConstructionEvery Fender effects pedal is crafted from lightweight, durable anodized aluminum. |
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| voltage | — | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts |
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Great all in one pedal with excellent tone! Compressor could be better.
This is a great all in one Bass pedal.+ EQ is fantastic!+ Overdrive is surprisingly versatile+ The output connections are super handy, especially the XLR for mixers.- Compressor sounds good, but it's super noisy.- There's a loss of signal strength on he regular TS output, can be fixed with a buffer pedal on the input jack. I use a Polytune 3 mini tuner that has some buffer.I do recommend this pedal, I think the small issues are minor compared to how massive your bass will sound even without using compression.
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+ EQ is fantastic!
+ Overdrive is surprisingly versatile
+ The output connections are super handy, especially the XLR for mixers.
- Compressor sounds good, but it's super noisy.
- There's a loss of signal strength on he regular TS output, can be fixed with a buffer pedal on the input jack. I use a Polytune 3 mini tuner that has some buffer.
I do recommend this pedal, I think the small issues are minor compared to how massive your bass will sound even without using compression.
Great all in one pedal with excellent tone! Compressor could be better.
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
This is a great all in one Bass pedal.Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
+ EQ is fantastic!
+ Overdrive is surprisingly versatile
+ The output connections are super handy, especially the XLR for mixers.
- Compressor sounds good, but it's super noisy.
- There's a loss of signal strength on he regular TS output, can be fixed with a buffer pedal on the input jack. I use a Polytune 3 mini tuner that has some buffer.
I do recommend this pedal, I think the small issues are minor compared to how massive your bass will sound even without using compression.
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