Multi Effect Bass Pedal

Pick yourself up a Zoom MS60b. Things a swiss army knife of effects, especially after the firmware update back in July. 120 or so effects, I want to say, give or take a few. Too many options to keep track of, should be more than enough to help you fill out your sound

 

At this price range, I'D go with the zoom B3n (actually on my gas list)

 

Boss GT 1b or Zoom B3n both at same price point.

 

I use a Digitech BP90. About 100$. 50 programmable & 50 factory set effects. You can use any of the 50 programmable slots to function as a single effect or a chain of effects. Not built like a tank, but let’s you play with hundreds of different effects combos for cheap. Has worked flawlessly for 6 plus months so far. Only drawback I’ve found, no looper

 

If you get a chance to demo a unit that would be most helpful. As others have stated, the Boss GT-1B or the Zoom B3n at this price point are cool. Both units are an improvement over the previous models, though l'd lean towards the Boss. They are both good starting points for getting familiar with multifx units if you're new to them. You can also learn a lot from those specific multifx forums

 

These are hands down the two best at under $200 right now. Great sounds. Great interfaces. Good balance of size and live usability. I own both. Haven't decided which I'm keeping. Happy with them.

The MS60b is a nightmare in the programming and usability department, unfortunately. IMO. The DigiTech is also extremely lacking in those areas, relative to the B3n and GT-1b.

All imo, ymmv, etc.

 

That's where my vote goes. Love mine to death.

However, I truly recommend saving up a bit more and just get the Boss MS-3. Will be able to do anything you want include be your entire board, and if you decide to build a board in the future you're way ahead of the game. Oh and switching between patches (which is a semi nightmare on most other multi pedals) is easier than pie.



You'll thank me later if you didn't already know about this one. I'm debating swapping my whole board for one.

 

Digitech BP355 has worked like a tank for 4 years for me. Great sounds if you work on your own.

 

I’m keeping both!

 

+1 on Boss GT1-B or Zoom B3N

 

I have the Boss ME-50B, a somewhat more tricked-out version of the ME-20B. I think the ME-50B shines in ease-of-use, but I also think the newer Zoom units blow it out of the water for sound quality. Considering that the ME-20B doesn't appear to have the same ease-of-use as the ME-50B, I will go with the crowd and recommend checking out Zoom's offerings.

 

Don't waste your time, order zoom b3n

 

is it possible to download GT1B patches onto the GT1 pedal?

 

You know, I never really knew exactly what this was. I always just thought it was an effects switcher. But it's actually got effects INSIDE of it too doesn't it?! Im reading the manual on it now to see more about it. It's kinda cool. Always wondered why these were so expensive.

Anyone here actually use one of these??

 

boss gt1b review - Google Search

 

I guess I have 360 effects lol

 

No it isn’t. The products are basically identical except for the list of effects, amps and cabs. You would need to find a way to copy the bass firmware onto the guitar unit first.