Orange LBT compression question

[Combed20]

I currently play through a Tech21 Sansamp vt bass di, and that goes in to the input of my Orange LBT. Does anyone know, if I were to put my sansamp into the effects return to turn the orange into just a poweramp, would I also bypass the amps compression? 

 

Thanks in adv

[DGBass]

I'm not familiar with your kit but the principal of a single input into the return would bypass all of the front end of the amp so you wouldn't likely get the use of a control in the pre-amp chain. The LBT blurb suggests the compressor is a front end effect rather than an output compressor like Peavey's DDT feature. Most compressors on amps are front end these days. Out of curiosity, I tried doing the same on three different amps. An Ashdown ABM, a GK and a Markbass. All were the same, none of the pre-amp controls functioned going direct into the return. One other thing is that using the return means your input source will need enough level to make the most of the power amp section. A Sansamp should be more than capable of supplying a hot enough signal. I suppose best option is to try it out and compare the two setups.

[Combed20]

Thanks @DGBass. I spoke to Orange directly and they confirmed thr fx return will indeed bypass the compressor.

[DGBass]

Yep, direct from the horses mouth is often the best source of information and although i've never had cause to contact Orange about stuff, its good to know they are approachable🙂

[BassAdder60]

I found the LBT compressor one of the amps best features as it made it sound like a tube amp