Zoom B3 multi-effects - Page 14

OzzyGreg · #**261** 12-22-2012, 02:55 AM

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Well, after playing around with it for a couple hours, I now have a couple patches stored with 3 filters in one, and 3 different choruses in the other. Not too difficult at all, actually.
This thing actually might just work out very nicely for what I was wanting!

Cool!

gastric · #**262** 12-22-2012, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by speak2planets

Does anyone know how to get the expression pedal to work? I plugged up a Boss FV-500L (which is listed as supported) and everytime I rock the pedal forwards, it makes my B3 go into tuning mode. Anyone know what I am doing wrong?

I believe you have plugged it in with a mono instrument cable instead of stereo TRS cable.

**speak2planets** · #**263** 12-22-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by gastric

I believe you have plugged it in with a mono instrument cable instead of stereo TRS cable.

It is plugged in with a mono. Does the cable have to be TRS or can it be TR? I can't believe it but I don't have either right now. Gonna brave the last minute shopper traffic and try to go get one

Swift713 · #**264** 12-22-2012, 11:46 AM

Speaking of expression pedals... Does anyone know the pot value for them?

**speak2planets** · #**265** 12-22-2012, 11:52 AM

Okay, I hooked up the expression pedal with a TRS, fiddled with the settings a bit more and...Voila!! It works!! Thanks again for the tip (ring, sleeve). Holy crap I'm the most hilarious man ALIVE!!!! But I guess looks aren't everything!!!

bassicsax · #**266** 12-22-2012, 09:09 PM

Sorry if this has been hit on already, but i didnt see it when i skimmed the thread... how are the synth sounds on this thing, i was thinking about buying a bass micro synth for the rare occasion when i would use it but the B3 is about the same price and does more. So if this does a decent synth it might be the route i want to go...

Swift713 · #**267** 12-22-2012, 09:45 PM

I don't much care for the synth effects but I get some cool sounds combining filters, fuzz, etc

gastric · #**268** 12-22-2012, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bassicsax

Sorry if this has been hit on already, but i didnt see it when i skimmed the thread... how are the synth sounds on this thing, i was thinking about buying a bass micro synth for the rare occasion when i would use it but the B3 is about the same price and does more. So if this does a decent synth it might be the route i want to go...

I have a bunch of synth sound samples and patches shared here: http://www.cgraham.com/chris/music/bass/zoom_b3/

You tell me how they sound.

Big Mike Ipp · #**269** 12-23-2012, 12:16 AM

Just got one as an early xmas present...im in love

meatwad · #**270** 12-23-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Mike Ipp

Just got one as an early xmas present...im in love

I've had mine since June and still in love!

**Ryan L.** · #**271** 12-23-2012, 08:21 PM

Well, after a loooonngggg rehearsal yesterday, I'm pretty much convinced that this little unit is going to be staying with me.

I did, however, immediately realize that I hadn't programmed each effect "wet" enough (like was mentioned earlier in the thread

)----what sounded like "enough" at home actually sounded quite tame through my Mesa rig, with two Marshall half stacks going as well. So, I quickly dialed down the dry tone, and bam, there were the sounds I had been looking for.

Granted, I have only programmed 3 choruses, and 3 different filters, so I haven't even scratched the surface of what it can do. But, so far, so good!!

bassicsax · #**272** 12-23-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gastric

I have a bunch of synth sound samples and patches shared here: http://www.cgraham.com/chris/music/bass/zoom_b3/

You tell me how they sound.

sounds pretty good to me... definitly on my wish list...

OzzyGreg · #**273** 12-23-2012, 10:24 PM

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I did, however, immediately realize that I hadn't programmed each effect "wet" enough (like was mentioned earlier in the thread)----what sounded like "enough" at home actually sounded quite tame through my Mesa rig, with two Marshall half stacks going as well. So, I quickly dialed down the dry tone, and bam, there were the sounds I had been looking for.

Don't do what I seem to do all the time ....
Get back home, think: "no, that doesn't sound right", tweak the effects, then have to tweak 'em back again at rehearsal.

I can't help myself, can't leave well enough alone!

M4verick · #**274** 12-24-2012, 08:44 AM

This question has certainly been asked before but there are like 1000 threads on that effect.

How does it work as a headphone amplifier ? I got solid AKG k518 32ohm headphones, will that effect be able to drive them without any additional amps / preamps ?

Regards
M

Swift713 · #**275** 12-24-2012, 09:29 AM

I'm pretty sure the B3 could drive any headphones.

M4verick · #**276** 12-24-2012, 10:14 AM

I was looking for the headphone amp solition and the multiple effects looper tuner and drums are a nice bonus , would you recommend this effect as all in one training rig ?

Grateful · #**277** 12-24-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by M4verick

This question has certainly been asked before but there are like 1000 threads on that effect.

How does it work as a headphone amplifier ? I got solid AKG k518 32ohm headphones, will that effect be able to drive them without any additional amps / preamps ?

Regards
M

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Originally Posted by Swift713

I'm pretty sure the B3 could drive any headphones.

I use it as a desktop jam-along solution with ATH-M50's and Grado SR60's and it works great. CPU>USB cbale>B3>Headphones. No other hardware.

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Originally Posted by M4verick

I was looking for the headphone amp solition and the multiple effects looper tuner and drums are a nice bonus , would you recommend this effect as all in one training rig ?

Absolutely.

OzzyGreg · #**278** 12-24-2012, 01:05 PM

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I was looking for the headphone amp solition and the multiple effects looper tuner and drums are a nice bonus , would you recommend this effect as all in one training rig ?

Definately.

It'll run any set of headphones.
I've tried all sorts, even my iPod in-ear ones (which sound terrible for this BTW!) with a 1/8" to 1/4" adaptor.

M4verick · #**279** 12-24-2012, 01:54 PM

Damn guys, I don't think I can hold any longer to get myself a christmas present

Does the sound quality through the headphones is solid and is there anything I should know about before buying the multieffect ?

Sorry for the questions but I was considering sansamp DI + headphone amp before that, but this beauty has so many bonus additional features and it's cheaper then Sansa at the same time ... almost too good to be true ?

Grateful · #**280** 12-24-2012, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by M4verick

Damn guys, I don't think I can hold any longer to get myself a christmas present

Does the sound quality through the headphones is solid and is there anything I should know about before buying the multieffect ?

Sorry for the questions but I was considering sansamp DI + headphone amp before that, but this beauty has so many bonus additional features and it's cheaper then Sansa at the same time ... almost too good to be true ?

It does not work well in the effects loop, unless you really bring the input gain down on the amp. Other than that, no complaints from me!