Active vs Passive Basses - Which is Better?

Should you use an Active Bass or a Passive Bass?

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00:00 Intro
00:27 Passive Bass - Easier to Use
01:39 Passive Bass - Digging In
02:06 Passive Bass - Character
02:28 Passive Bass - with a Pick
03:23 Passive Bass - The Downsides
03:49 Passive Bass - Less Sizzle on Top
04:54 Active Bass - Detailed & HiFi
05:50 Active Bass - Metal & Jazz Fusion
06:56 Active Bass - Using them Live
08:02 Active Bass - with a Pick
08:20 Active Bass - The Downsides
09:57 Jayme's Preference - Slap
10:43 Jayme's Preference - Mic'ing an Amp
11:18 Jayme's Preference - Going DI in the Studio
11:44 Jayme's Preference - Playing Live
12:06 Who wins?