Zoom B2 "tap" pedal - momentary latch?

landwomble · #1 05-30-2008, 02:19 PM

Hi All,
I have new Zoom B2 and I want a footswitch (not the expression pedal) for it. Is it a standard momentary-latch switch or a latching one?
Any ideas? Also is the expression pedal just the same as a volume pedal in terms of wiring?
Ric

Swift713 · #2 05-30-2008, 02:38 PM

Good question, I've been contemplating a tap pedal for my Zoom as well. It's a cheaper alternative to that SMMH I've been gassing for. I'm pretty sure a vol and expression are wired differently because the expression doubles back to something(one jack) but the volume goes through to something else (two jacks).

landwomble · #3 05-30-2008, 02:50 PM

i've seen some on dolphinmusic that have a switch that let you flip between several configs. i'd bet that it's a standard momentary contact. i'd actually like to *make* a tap pedal as I could make it tiny, using a naked footswitch attached to the side of my pedal board flightcase with a tiny angle bracket. it'd save space for a new synth pedal!

Swift713 · #4 05-30-2008, 03:00 PM

Given the multiple functions that can be assigned to the switch it would probably momentary. Their FS-1 is $25 at Zzzounds.com.

badboy1984 · #5 05-30-2008, 03:44 PM

Here is what i try on my Zoom B2 couple of days ago.
I bought a cheap volume pedal (look like expression) and plug it in the control in socket. It works fine on B2, it allows you to step on it to change bank, tap and bypass/mute (the bypass will mute automatically when step on it).

So that didn't work for me so i leave the volume pedal as a volume pedal for my effect board. I then went to try some foot switch in the shop to make sure they work on my unit. I've try both Latch and Unlatch switch. Both work fine and it do what i wanted. It all depend what you want to do with it.

landwomble · #6 05-30-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by badboy1984

Here is what i try on my Zoom B2 couple of days ago.
I bought a cheap volume pedal (look like expression) and plug it in the control in socket. It works fine on B2, it allows you to step on it to change bank, tap and bypass/mute (the bypass will mute automatically when step on it).

So that didn't work for me so i leave the volume pedal as a volume pedal for my effect board. I then went to try some foot switch in the shop to make sure they work on my unit. I've try both Latch and Unlatch switch. Both work fine and it do what i wanted. It all depend what you want to do with it.

ok, what i want is to be able to control the tap hold function on the delay options - the manual says you tap to start, tap to end - i'm presuming this means momentary latch. but you say *both* worked? i'm confused!

badboy1984 · #7 05-30-2008, 04:38 PM

It seems like you need latch footswitch. Unlatch is just like on/off switch.

If you can, try the switch out in the shop to see does it work for you before buying.

ihateusernames · #8 05-30-2008, 05:18 PM

great question, i've been wondering the same thing about using a switch for bypass and muting. i tried the sansamp switch for rpm/rbi and it didn't work. not sure if it's momentary or latching. also tried an a/b box and it didn't work either.

badboy1984 · #9 05-30-2008, 05:32 PM

Any type of latch or unlatch make it to easy bypass/mute switch.

i.e: Boss latch and unlatch footswitch.

I use a cheap Meridian SK22 latch footswitch. Works great, 1 step and the unit is bypass. Hold down the switch abit longer and it will mute the unit.

ihateusernames · #10 05-30-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by badboy1984

Any type of latch or unlatch make it to easy bypass/mute switch.

i.e: Boss latch and unlatch footswitch.

I use a cheap Meridian SK22 latch footswitch. Works great, 1 step and the unit is bypass. Hold down the switch abit longer and it will mute the unit.

why doesn't mine work?!!

badboy1984 · #11 05-31-2008, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ihateusernames

why doesn't mine work?!!

What doesn't work? Your latch/unlatch switch or your A/B switch?

If is your A/B switch i don't think it will work on the unit. My jusr plug it in and set the patch control in to BP and it work straight away. Use it in a rehearsal and it do the job well.

landwomble · #12 05-31-2008, 05:18 AM

I'm confused. A latch and non-latch switch can't work the same, can they? Unless the zoom's clever enough to just work it out...

Swift713 · #13 05-31-2008, 07:15 AM

I just went ahead and ordered myself a FS-1 from Zzzoom, I hope it's not a cheap POS that won't hold up.

badboy1984 · #14 05-31-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by landwomble

I'm confused. A latch and non-latch switch can't work the same, can they? Unless the zoom's clever enough to just work it out...

I don't know how zoom do it and i don't know much about switch pedal. I just took my unit to the shop and said i looking for a switch pedal for my unit and can i try it out before buying it. He said you can try both the latch and unlatch switch. I plug it in and try the bypass/mute thing on my unit. Both work the same for this bypass/mute function. I've not try other function on these pedal since i only need a cheap one to go bypass/mute without too much hassel.

If you looking for a switch to "bypass/mute" then the latch or unlatch will work fine, also don't use epxression pedal like volume pedal to do bypass/mute because it will just mute the whole unit, so not much use for this part.

landwomble · #15 05-31-2008, 05:07 PM

looks like i'll have to experiment. i want to make my own, as that way i can have a naked switch and an anglebracket screwed to my pedal case and it won't take up much space. think a jack plug on a lead and shorting out terminals is the way to go...

niftydog · #16 06-01-2008, 06:23 PM

It's not immediately obvious, but it does say on the Zoom website that you require a non-latching normally closed type.

landwomble · #17 06-02-2008, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by niftydog

It's not immediately obvious, but it does say on the Zoom website that you require a non-latching normally closed type.

brilliant, thanks. I'm going to go to Maplin and buy a naked footswitch and screw it to the side of my pedal board case to make a tiny tap switch for tempo and delay/hold.