New: Zoom B3n Multi-Effects

[Loring]

Anybody know it connecting the B3n will connect straight to a powered cab, thinking of ditching my heavy 15" combi amp and using the zoom and a lighter powered cab,(Galien Krueger 12)
Will this work or is there a fundamental flaw.

It works no problem. Thats whst the amp sims are for afterall

 

[Johno Dunn]

Anybody know it connecting the B3n will connect straight to a powered cab, thinking of ditching my heavy 15" combi amp and using the zoom and a lighter powered cab,(Galien Krueger 12)
Will this work or is there a fundamental flaw.

I run mine straight into a Yamaha DSR112. Sounds amazing !

 

[jimfist]

Anybody know it connecting the B3n will connect straight to a powered cab, thinking of ditching my heavy 15" combi amp and using the zoom and a lighter powered cab,(Galien Krueger 12)
Will this work or is there a fundamental flaw.

This should work...or could work, depending on what pleases your ear. I generally use full range cabinets (powered) with the B3n/G5n. I've also had the chance recently to run the B3n into an SWR rig (Studio 200 head into 2x12 Workingman's cabinet). I was running late and just plugged it into the rig without disengaging the cabinet simulation on the Zoom (generally a no-no), expecting just to roll with whatever reasonable bass sound came out of the thing. Holy crap, it sounded really, really good, with my Zoom Ampeg SVT amp/cab models into the SWR rig. Whod'a thunk?

Point being, you never really know how something is going to sound until you use it and hear it with your own ears. I'd be willing to bet, though, that the Zoom/GK combination would work fine. If it's one of their powered cabinets (no preamp or tone controls) that have the XLR input, you'll need an adapter from the Zoom 1/4" output.

 

[andreas_flf]

I'm digging the fuzz options more than I was at first. I should add that I'm not looking for a "practical" fuzz at the moment, more of an off the wall effect fuzz.

2 questions:
1. Is anyone using an expression pedal with their B3n? Trying to figure out how useful it would be to add one.

2. I considered adding a MS-50G for more drive options, but it occurred to me that they use the previous generation Zoom models. Is it that much worse than the B3n to make it not even worth doing?

Thanks!

Yes, the Zoom one (FP02). It works well and can be assigned to many things. Normally I have it to control volume basically in all patches.

 

[Rollin Thunder]

anybody tried running the zoom directly into a Mac for recording on garage band.

 

[lamandrion]

Does anybody got an idea what Preamp and or Distortion could be used for this kind of sound?

 

[Johno Dunn]

Does anybody got an idea what Preamp and or Distortion could be used for this kind of sound?

Darkglass.

 

[The Rage]

Seems the new guitarlab is arrived (and even the Ampeg B15 many was craving for)
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[CharlieC]

Seems the new guitarlab is arrived (and even the Ampeg B15 many was craving for)
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[jimfist]

There's a brighter SVT 8x10 w/tweeter, and a few other goodies for stomps (Rat w/mix parameter; HI EQ; comp w/dry mix!!!, mod delay).

OK, just waiting for a GK amp/cab, and the B3n will be just about there for me.

 

[Johno Dunn]

Seems the new guitarlab is arrived (and even the Ampeg B15 many was craving for)
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Bout time!

 

[BoydG]

I realize it's kinda like looking a gift horse in the mouth, but it looks like they haven't updated any of the documentation (yet) to include the changes. Unless someone can point out something I've overlooked.

But I'm berry, berry happy with the updated firmware and software.

 

[The Rage]

GK amp/cab, and the B3n will be just about there for me.

And Hartke. I like those aluminium cones...

 

[Big Benner]

Does anyone use the B3n with headphones late at night? Can it create a super clear & clean tone with just a compressor setting? Would you call this "studio quality"?

For more info on what I'm talking about, please see my other post here:

Noise with BOSS GT-1B

 

[Big Benner]

The B3n should have the best "studio quality" sound of all the Zoom bass products, correct?

Benner

 

[Loring]

Notloud enough for my cans. Maybe with buds.

 

[Big Benner]

Wow! What kind of headphones are you using?

 

[Johno Dunn]

Could Glam Comp be a Diamond?

 

[Johno Dunn]

And let’s hope the HighEQ has a LPF setting like the LowEQ has!

 

[Arei]

Seems the new guitarlab is arrived (and even the Ampeg B15 many was craving for)
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i can't load my zoom to guitarlab, wondering why.
ohhh i get it, i should update firmware first.