zoom b9.1 users, can you help?

[gafbass02]

I really want to get one of these to replace my seperate pedals, but i need to know if i can set up a basic sound with eq and compression on say two banks worth of patches and then add flanger, filter, chorus, reverb, synth etc to each patch.
So it functions like seperate pedals if you get me, so A1 would be clean, A2 would be the same but with chorus, A3 the same with filter, A4 the same but with flanger etc etc.

Doing it this way is there any effect i would be unable to run at the same time as the EQ and compressor which would stay on all the time?
Any other issues people have come across gigging one of these?, Ive got the boss GT6 but the FX change isnt quick enough for one of our songs.
Ive read everything i can find using the search function, but nothing to answer any of these questions!
Cheers in advance.
Gaf

[optikhog]

That's pretty much the way the B1 and B2 work - you get a core set of parameters and then you add the effect you want to each patch. At least that's the way I use mine.

Doing it this way, you'll always have your eq and compressor (and reverb, noise suppressor, etc.) assuming you maintain the same for each patch (that is, if you want an eq change, you'll have to make the change to every patch).

As for issues while gigging, I've never really had any issues with mine while playing live - just make sure you have your patches are logically laid out for your setlist, as getting from patch A0 to patch A6 in the middle of a song may be a hassle unless you have a bar or two to make the change. You can use what's called "live mode" on the pedal whereby you kick the patch up to, say, A6 from A0 before it's needed and then actually engage the patch when the moment is right but I've found this to be a pretty clumsily executed feature as you need to perfectly time your hitting of both buttons at once. That may be caused by my poor dexterity, however, so YMMV.

If you do go with the B1 (which I *really* like as a backup to my B9, BTW), I'll offer this advice: keep your compressor settings in the lower value range. The compressor in that beast will clamp down quite hard beyond setting "C3".

[gafbass02]

Thats good stuff cheers boss. I used to have the B2.1 for a while and have used a 506mk1 for years, since they first came out infact.
Im assuming the compressor will sit on an FX location, is there anything it will preclude me from using simoultaneously? Also from what youve said it sounds like the EQ is on a patch by patch basis rather than global?, while i thionk about it am i able to disabel all the amp modelling and still use drive?, ill only be suing it through an amp so will have no need for any amp modelling.
I did look at the M13, but thats more money and needs an external pedal to be carried around for the wah.
Thanks loads for the help mate

[optikhog]

Originally Posted by gafbass02

Im assuming the compressor will sit on an FX location, is there anything it will preclude me from using simoultaneously? Also from what youve said it sounds like the EQ is on a patch by patch basis rather than global?, while i thionk about it am i able to disabel all the amp modelling and still use drive?, ill only be suing it through an amp so will have no need for any amp modelling.

You're right on all of this - compressor and "amp" (I use the Zoom 'tube' preamp instead of amp modeling for a bit of breakup) settings are per-patch as are the eq settings. The FX part of each patch can also be used simultaneously with the eq/compressor/amp/noise reduction/reverb settings you choose. The only 'global' setting of the pedal is the overall output value as I recall.

[gafbass02]

Marvellous!, you sir are a gent!
Also please excuse my appalling typing, im at work and trying to type super fast so as to not get busted! (heh heh)

Thats really good stuff, i reckon its gonna be a go-er, just gotta shift on my boss GT6-B first.

Many Thanks for that boss, really appreciated
Gaf

[optikhog]

No worries, sound-wise I just love the latest-gen Zoom stuff. Have fun!

[ga_edwards]

The way I used mine (and my old GT6B) was in 'stomp' mode. Where I'd have a 'master' patch with my core sound, then use the foot switches as a set of stomp boxes. That way I'd have my basic sound and I could switch OD, chorus etc in and out as required.

I'd have 2 or 3 of these master patches, each one with a particular core tone - one for clean, one for a dirtier rock sound, one for disco etc.

Any 'special' sounds, where I'd need to emulate a particular famous sound from a song would get it's own dedicated patch.

[gafbass02]

That's exactly how I think I'm gonna use it.