DSM & Humboldt Simplifier Bass Station Pedal

The Ultimate Bass Platform

The new DSM & Humboldt SIMPLIFIER BASS STATION is everything you ever needed to go direct to the FOH or recording amazing bass tones without sacrificing anything.  It includes a Bass Preamp with gain, level, and a 3 band EQ with semi-parametric mid control. A parallel signal routing with a selectable LPF, dual FX loop (for preamp and parallel signal), and an amazing analog cabinet simulation, based on the acclaimed Omnicabsim ® by DSM Noisemaker.

Versatile Preamp Stage

The preamp stage is based on the Ampeg SVT ®. This amp stands out for it’s personality,  versatility and articulation. Including its flexible EQ with +- 15dB per band, and the switchable midrange from 400-900-1500Hz. Across most of the gain settings, the amp is tight and clear. But with higher gains, it will grunt and growl like a real Ampeg SVT does.

A parallel Universe

The SIMPLIFIER BASS STATION separates the signal at the input for a parallel line, bypassing the preamp, and including a switchable low pass filter (100Hz, Off, 500Hz). The effect of blending this clean signal with the preamp tone let’s you overdrive the preamp while retaining a huge low end response and natural dynamics.

Cabinet Simulation


The Cabinet simulation was carefully designed to get the most distinctive cabinet tones. A Closed Back 8x10, with its tight and punchy lows. A vented 1x15 for warm creamy mids and thick lows, and a vented 4x10 for more open, wider range response.  The Speaker color switch, Warm, Bright and Modern, simulates the different materials and geometry of bass speakers, which affects the dynamics and midrange response. And with the Resonance and Mic position controls, you can adjust the exact amount of high end brightness and the cabinet low end resonance you want.

Dual effect loop

The SIMPLIFIER BASS STATION is the first to include TWO effect loops, so you can use different effects on the main (preamp) and on the parallel signal chain. The sky is the limit here. Try a compressor for the parallel signal, and a chorus on the preamp; or a delay that only repeats the bottom end, or even a volume pedal to control the parallel blend in real time. Use your imagination to get bass tones never heard before!

DSM & Humboldt Features:

Pedalboard-sized bass preamplifier with onboard analog cab sim

Brings the power of parallel bass processing to your pedalboard

Analog signal path — no latency, no aliasing

Perfect for fly dates, commutes, and Sunday mornings

Analog preamp based on the legendary SVT

Flexible 3-band semi-parametric EQ with mid-frequency shift

Preamp/Parallel Blend hones your sound from wet to dry

Analog cab sim (with Color, Mic Position, and Blend controls) brings you the punch, roundness, and clarity of 3 distinct cabinet types to your processed signal

Wet and dry FX loops allow you to color each signal path with separate stomps

Independent XLR wet/dry XLR outputs put full blend control in the hands of your sound engineer

Onboard headphone amp lets you monitor directly from your pedalboard

Auxiliary input for live monitoring jam tracks and MultiTracks

Stereo amp pass-through lets you monitor FX pedals through stage amps

DSM & Humboldt Specifications:

Type: Bass Preamp, Cab Sim

Form Factor: Pedal

Analog/Digital: Analog

EQ: 3-band EQ, Mid Switch

Effects: 3 Cabinets, 3 Speaker colors, Mic position control

Inputs: 1/4" (passive/active), XLR (DI parallel), 1/8" (aux)

Outputs: 1/4" (out/thru), XLR (DI out)

Headphones: 1/8"

Other I/O: (2) 1/4" (parallel FX send/return), (2) 1/4" (preamp FX send/return)

Power Source: 9 - 12 V DC (80 mA) power supply (sold separately)

Power Usage: 50 - 100 mA

Height: 2.16"

Width: 4.53"

Depth: 2.55"

Weight: 0.94 lbs