When it comes to bass there is no one more respected than Nathan East!
Nathan East is without doubt, one of the most prolific bass players of all time, recording and playing with artist such as Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Phil Collins, Toto, Daft Punk, Chick Corea …. the list goes on.
We were excited when Nathan joined the Laney DIGBETH family a few years back. Since the very beginning we have been working closely with Nathan to develop a new amplifier, designed to meet the varied requirements of Nathan’s touring and playing life, without compromise. We are very proud to announce, in collaboration with the one and only Nathan East a new edition to the DIGBETH FAMILY – the BCC-DB-EAST.
The BCC-DB-EAST.
Nathan fell in love with the sound of DIGBETH the moment he heard it, so we knew we had the right sound, we just needed to make it more flexible.
So, we started with dual inputs.
The DB-EAST features a pair of inputs that allows you to connect two instruments, at the same time. This could be an acoustic bass and an electric bass as in Nathan’s case, or it could be a 4 string and a five string, or an active and a passive bass. Whatever you choose. This makes swapping from one bass to another as simple as switching a button. Both inputs have the same tonal characteristics, with input 2 featuring a trim pot allowing you to match basses of different output levels, either acoustic, active or passive.
Simply switch from one input to the other, it can be foot switched as well.
The DB-EAST pre-amp is everything you have come to expect from DIGBETH feature wise. A switchable & blend-able FET and TUBE sound input stages, powerful 3 band EQ with a parametric mid-section and the mighty TILT function PLUS a new MASTER VOLUME. The inclusion of a master volume allows for total control over the preamp characteristics whilst still maintaining precise control over the overall volume. The DB-EAST panel also feature new low reflectivity knobs which make the unit easy to read under stage lights and give it a very seductive look.
The DB-EAST features 2 LA·IR equipped DI outs. Each input is routed through the preamp to its own dedicated DI out. The DI out is switched automatically when you switch the DB-EAST’s input.
This gives you complete flexibility when it comes to using multiple basses.
Dual switchable inputs and LA·IR equipped DI outs makes it possible to supply the FOH with a dedicated output for each instrument which can be EQ’d independently at the desk. Rather than having to share a channel and compromise between one bass and then the other, which is the case in lesser bass amps.
The inclusion of LA·IR technology on the DI outs means you can add exactly the right cabinet IR and EQ exactly as you want to get the perfect bass sound every time via the free LA·IR APP.
LA·IR technology allows you to have two IRs stored on the DIGBETH-EAST, one for each DI out. You have access to more than that in the free LA·IR APP, but two on the device. Each IR can have independent parametric EQs per IR. So, if you have an IR that you really like, but you need to tweak for a particular application you can, to make it perfect for a particular venue or for a particular recording scenario. It's very powerful. The DB-EAST is shipped with a set of IRs from Nathans favorite cabs – the DBV410 on channel 1 and the DBV212 on channel 2.
The DB-EAST features a USB-C socket for connecting to the LA·IR APP, but it also supports audio in/out, so you can use it directly into your favorite DAW, making it super convenient for recording silently. It also has dual speakon outs. Each speakon connects to an independent 500-watt output section giving you plenty of power to distribute across the stage.
The DB-EAST has become Nathans go to amp for his wide and varied gigs because of its tone and versatility. In the words of the great bass player himself, “It’s a game changer”.
Laney Digbeth Nathan East Bass Guitar Amp Head 1000 Watts Features:
- Total 1000 Watts of Power
- Dual Speakon Out Connections, Each with an Independent 500 Watts of Power
- USB-C Socket for Connecting to The LA·IR APP
- 2 Inputs that allow you to connect two instruments at the same time
- 2 channels, Fet and Tube with mix control (Remote switchable)
- Dual DI's each with independent LA·IR, Post & Pre setting
- Two instrument inputs, with remote switching ability
- Input 2 with additional gain trim matching control
- Bass, Middle (with preshape voice select), Treble (Passive tone stack) & Tilt control - all with +/- level Controls
- 2 x LA.IR equipped DI Outs following each input, with ground lift
- Free LA·IR app to load your own IR's and adjust DI EQ.
- USB-C Class compliant Audio In/Out
- USB-C for LA·IR APP connection
