The DDyna Music Company Bass 10 is a bass pedal that combines three functions in one box: a compressor, a 4-band EQ, and a switchable overdrive. It is all-analog and true bypass, so when it is off, your signal passes through untouched, and when it is on, everything from the squeeze to the grit happens in analog circuitry1. For a bass player, that makes it a single-pedal tone-shaping station: even out your dynamics, carve the low end and mids, and add drive when a song needs it, without a chain of separate compressor, EQ, and overdrive pedals.
Controls
The pedal's layout is grouped by function, and DDyna color-coded the knobs to make it easier to tell sections apart at a glance1.
| Section | Controls | What they do |
|---|---|---|
| EQ (top four knobs) | Bass, MidL, MidH, Treble | Bandpass filters offering up to 18 dB of attenuation in each band1 |
| Compression | Ratio (among others) | Sets the amount of squeeze from the compressor stage1 |
| Overdrive | Switchable stage | Drive circuit that can be switched in or out1 |
DDyna used white, red, and blue accented knobs for each function, which the reviewer noted takes a little guesswork out of finding the right control mid-set1.
What reviewers said
The Bass 10 was reviewed by Premier Guitar in August 2021. The reviewer found the compressor easy to live with, describing a gentle character that holds your core tone even when pushed hard1:
"The Bass 10 has a very relaxed squeeze, so to speak, so even when the ratio is cranked the pedal maintains the tonal integrity of the relationship between bass and amp."
On compression settings, the reviewer found pleasing results, coaxing definition and muscle out of various bass and amp rigs at mid-level Ratio settings, but offered one caution at the extreme end: "I personally wouldn't recommend setting the Ratio knob to 10." In other words, the sweet spot for most players is in the middle of the Ratio knob's travel, where the pedal adds definition and weight without clamping the tone1.
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Questions
Is the DDyna Bass 10 analog?
Yes. Premier Guitar's review describes the Bass 10 as an all-analog pedal, covering its compression, EQ, and overdrive stages. There is no digital processing or modeling in the signal path, which matters to players who want their bass tone to pass through conventional analog circuitry on the way to the amp.
Is the DDyna Bass 10 true bypass?
Yes. The pedal is true bypass, so when it is switched off your bass signal runs straight from input to output without passing through the compression, EQ, or overdrive circuitry. Premier Guitar's review confirms both the all-analog design and the true-bypass switching.
Can the overdrive on the Bass 10 be switched off?
Yes. The overdrive stage is switchable, so you can run the Bass 10 as a compressor and EQ only, or bring the overdrive in when a part calls for it. Premier Guitar's review notes the pedal combines a compressor, a 4-band EQ, and a switchable overdrive.
How many EQ bands does the DDyna Bass 10 have?
Four. The top four knobs on the pedal form the EQ section, labeled Bass, MidL, MidH, and Treble. Each band uses bandpass filters and offers up to 18 dB of attenuation, giving players control over low end, two midrange points, and top end.
What does the DDyna Bass 10 cost?
Premier Guitar's August 2021 review lists a street price of $289 in the United States. Street prices vary by retailer and over time, so the price you find today may differ from that figure.
Sources (1)
- DDyna Music Company Bass 10 Pedal Review, Premier Guitar, 2011-01-17