Zoom B3 multi-effects - Page 26

OzzyGreg · #**501** 02-12-2013, 01:33 PM

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OzzyGreg, did you set the blend control in the total menu to 100% effect? That's what I stumbled upon when I tried the B3 for guitar. Don't know who gave me the tip.

Nah man, I generally prefer a bit of my bass' original sound in the blend.
I tweak the Total blend to suit my taste.
For example, with Fuzz patches I might have the blend at around say 70% and with chorus/delay patches I might bring it up to 80% or so.
But this varies a lot between patches, depends on ther sound/bland I'm chasing.

Black Sheep · #**502** 02-12-2013, 03:22 PM

I've had my B3 for just a little while now, and am still learning how to get around and find some things I can use. So far, I like it!

Interesting discovery with the "Pino" patch - I have found (I think) it is fairly sensitive to tracking the fundamental. I can hardly get the effect to work in the typical "dead" C-C# area of the G string. C# is no problem on the D-string, but won't produce the effect on the G. With no effects, I've not noticed any real problems with dead spots, but as is fairly common, that area is a little bit weak on fullness, so maybe that's the deal.
Anyone else having trouble with the octave effects tracking? Or have any tips to minimize?

OzzyGreg · #**503** 02-12-2013, 05:23 PM

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Anyone else having trouble with the octave effects tracking? Or have any tips to minimize?

Try replacing the Octaver in the patch with the Pitch Shifter. You'll find it works a lot better in most octave-requiring situations.

imdkoz · #**504** 02-13-2013, 06:09 AM

I'm sure this has been covered but... Can the B3 be used like a stomp box without having to create patches? I have the B2.1u which is nice but want to get out of the patch creating and just have pedal type effects when I need them. I want the tone I have and just be able to add effects. Thanks!

Swift713 · #**505** 02-13-2013, 06:47 AM

Yeah, that's exactly the point, 3 effects at once which can be switched on and off independently.

theLimeyBrit · #**506** 02-13-2013, 07:07 AM

Yeah, the B3 has a library of about 100 effects. A patch is a combination of any 3 of those effects, and you can use the same effect more than once in any given patch.

It comes with a number of preset patches, which you are free to use or discard as you wish.

**gard0300** · #**507** 02-13-2013, 07:09 AM

Just ordered my second B3. Looking forward to chaining them together!!!

imdkoz · #**508** 02-13-2013, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by theLimeyBrit

Yeah, the B3 has a library of about 100 effects. A patch is a combination of any 3 of those effects, and you can use the same effect more than once in any given patch.

It comes with a number of preset patches, which you are free to use or discard as you wish.

I guess that's my question, I understand the "patch" and 3 independant effects associated with the patch. I want to be able to use the tone of my amp and then add effects, ie stomp box. Like with the B2.1u I can bypass then swith the effect or patch on then off but it's a bit clunky. Can you, using the B3, have just your tone, then add the effect. Or do you have to create a patch, then turn off the effect until you need them? I guess I should just get some pedals and be done.

Emibass · #**509** 02-13-2013, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by imdkoz

I guess that's my question, I understand the "patch" and 3 independant effects associated with the patch. I want to be able to use the tone of my amp and then add effects, ie stomp box. Like with the B2.1u I can bypass then swith the effect or patch on then off but it's a bit clunky. Can you, using the B3, have just your tone, then add the effect. Or do you have to create a patch, then turn off the effect until you need them? I guess I should just get some pedals and be done.

I think you got a bit confused about the B3.

You have to think of it as 3 independent pedals and not a multi-fx.

imdkoz · #**510** 02-13-2013, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Emibass

I think you got a bit confused about the B3.

You have to think of it as 3 independent pedals and not a multi-fx.

I've been reading the threads on TB and I guess all the talk about creating patches with the effects has me confused. Hoping to pick one up this weekend and check it out. Thanks for all the input.

Swift713 · #**511** 02-13-2013, 08:51 AM

It's a floor polish and a dessert topping.

Slowpicker · #**512** 02-13-2013, 09:56 AM

Are some of you guys using the B3 on a table controlled by your hands? Is that comfortable (with regards to the foot switches)?

Emibass · #**513** 02-13-2013, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Slowpicker

Are some of you guys using the B3 on a table controlled by your hands? Is that comfortable (with regards to the foot switches)?

I do this, but this morning I added an external footswitch for mutting and I´m very happy with it.

gastric · #**514** 02-13-2013, 10:37 AM

My biggest gripe about the B3 is the lack of an instant global bypass as possible with Boss multi effects.

I do use an external foot switch but its not instant and has a slight delay.

CHILDISHGAMBINO · #**515** 02-13-2013, 10:45 AM

I just rearranged my board and I now use my LS-2 to switch the B3 on and off(in and out of the chain). It works great. It's kind of dumb that there is only one input for expression and footswitches.

gastric · #**516** 02-13-2013, 10:49 AM

I have a couple loop switchers, I will have to try that.

But I do like the ext footswitch for tuning. So annoying to have FX2 toggle while accessing the tuner.

Always pros and cons.

Emibass · #**517** 02-13-2013, 10:52 AM

I think you can´t have everything in one single unit. I´d wish I could control the looper with the footswitch, I tried to but didn´t work. Anyway I like it better to be a mute switch.

gastric · #**518** 02-13-2013, 11:32 AM

Particularly on the smaller units. I believe the line6 M9 had the same issue, you had instant access to 9 patches in patch select mode but no global bypass (I think) so I had to create an empty patch in the same location. Actually that could be another workaround. Have FX3 always select an empty patch. Will have to explore that and see how it pairs with accessing the tuner. Would love to lose the ext footswitch completely.

OzzyGreg · #**519** 02-13-2013, 01:52 PM

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Can you, using the B3, have just your tone, then add the effect. Or do you have to create a patch, then turn off the effect until you need them? I guess I should just get some pedals and be done.

All of the effects are contained within patches when you use them.

So yes, you need to be in Patch mode to switch between effects within the patch.

... I hope that's made it a little clearer!

OzzyGreg · #**520** 02-13-2013, 01:57 PM

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Too late now I guess, but if I were you I would have ordered a G3, rather than B3.

The G3 has many identical effects to those in the B3 plus the ability to chain 6 effects together in a single patch.

You could use the B3 for your bass specific effects and the G3 for the more generic ones and have the added advantage of the extra patch capacity all those guitar focused effects too!

(I have one of each.)