Very cool! Thank you. I love the idea of a "on in all" solution. I just wish it a USB audio interface. Maybe the next version...
Thanks again Paul!
Brent
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New: Zoom B3n Multi-Effects
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Thanks again Paul!
Brent
Just got one in and the BaMnPitch module has a HUGE bug - the pitch shifted sound is about 6 db louder than the original signal 
. I want to use it to drop tune a half step for some songs but can't deal with that boost. The other pitch shifter works fine but seems quite a bit more "chorusy" than this one. I've contacted Zoom about it - I'll let youse guys know what they have to say.
. I want to use it to drop tune a half step for some songs but can't deal with that boost. The other pitch shifter works fine but seems quite a bit more "chorusy" than this one. I've contacted Zoom about it - I'll let youse guys know what they have to say.
BTW is there a "clean boost"? I need a line level output - it's certainly capable of it as I jury-rigged a module to just boost but its not 100% clean (or at least to my OCD 
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Just got one in and the BaMnPitch module has a HUGE bug - the pitch shifted sound is about 6 db louder than the original signal
I noticed that too - going to have to use it in patch mode with a clean preamp set to bring it back to unity (reduce output)
BTW is there a "clean boost"? I need a line level output - it's certainly capable of it as I jury-rigged a module to just boost but its not 100% clean (or at least to my OCD
Try the RC Boost. You can dial the Gain all the way back to make it "clean" while turning the Volume up to taste.
Problem I have is I have one song (RawHide! LOL) that we play tuned down (I usually stay in standard with the pitch shifter on for that band) but has a 1/2 step modulation up in it and I've been cheating by just punching out the pitch shifter on my MS-60B.
Thanks, I''ll try that - I was afraid it had a baked in EQ or some other problem. My "always on" "Bass BB" is also clean when you do that - I was going to try a second one at the end of the chain just to boost to line level.
As I expected I got a form letter back from Zoom NA saying they will forward my "suggestion" to their engineers in Japan. I very specifically said "HUGE bug", not "suggestion". This is typical of Zoom IME - they really don't give a carp about their non-Japanese customers and culturally can't admit to mistakes made...Just got one in and the BaMnPitch module has a HUGE bug - the pitch shifted sound is about 6 db louder than the original signal
I wanted to pop by this tread and give a genuine thanks for all that have contributed. I have spent the past week or two reading every single post of this thread and I'm glad I took the time. I bought the Zoom B3n a little over a year ago for use as mainly a headphone amp and only intended to use some basic EQ. I'm one of the types that doesn't really use much for FX.
There's members of this board that helped me figure out settings, firmware updates, patches and so much more. This thread has quickly become one of my favorite sources of knowledge on TalkBass.
The discovery of the LOW EQ and HIGH EQ options, in addition to the ZNR have really helped me clean up my everyday sound. I still use my MXR Compressor as my main source of peak limiting for slap, but the Zoom B3n has recently become an indispensable tool for me. I run it through the effects loop on my Bugera Veyron M and my Avatar B210 Neos couldn't be happier with the tighter response. I no longer fear engineers that have an overly zealous love affair with sub woofers and EDM/techno style boomy EQ that doesn't have much of a place for a funk/soul band.
The only downside this has created is that my Veyron DI out which I used to really like. I always prefer to give the FOH an uncolored signal, but the FX loop doesn't get fed to the XLR out on my amp when PRE-EQ is switched for the DI. So I will concede that I now need to bring a DI to all gigs in order to run between the Zoom B3n and the effects return of my amp in order to get the benefit of the Zoom's sound cleaning to both my rig and FOH.
Thanks Zoomers. You've been spectacular!
There's members of this board that helped me figure out settings, firmware updates, patches and so much more. This thread has quickly become one of my favorite sources of knowledge on TalkBass.
The discovery of the LOW EQ and HIGH EQ options, in addition to the ZNR have really helped me clean up my everyday sound. I still use my MXR Compressor as my main source of peak limiting for slap, but the Zoom B3n has recently become an indispensable tool for me. I run it through the effects loop on my Bugera Veyron M and my Avatar B210 Neos couldn't be happier with the tighter response. I no longer fear engineers that have an overly zealous love affair with sub woofers and EDM/techno style boomy EQ that doesn't have much of a place for a funk/soul band.
The only downside this has created is that my Veyron DI out which I used to really like. I always prefer to give the FOH an uncolored signal, but the FX loop doesn't get fed to the XLR out on my amp when PRE-EQ is switched for the DI. So I will concede that I now need to bring a DI to all gigs in order to run between the Zoom B3n and the effects return of my amp in order to get the benefit of the Zoom's sound cleaning to both my rig and FOH.
Thanks Zoomers. You've been spectacular!
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Keep in mind that I am running a FlipTop/cab sim and 4 bands of para eq plus a znr on my 60b before this, so YMMV!
Hi gals and guys
I've made an excel file with all effects and parameters per factory patch, in order to have a direct view to compare some effect settings, in the process of building my own patches.
I didn't really used it cause i quickly sold my B3n (back to pedals that suit my band real need: Keeley bassist + MXR M80 Di+)
It's a pleasure for me to share it with you; and hope it can help someone.
(Green cells are effects "ON" in the patches, grey ones are "OFF". The only things i 've changed in patches can be the master level cause some patches were very high in output when i tried them..)
No trap here: you can open the file safely
I've made an excel file with all effects and parameters per factory patch, in order to have a direct view to compare some effect settings, in the process of building my own patches.
I didn't really used it cause i quickly sold my B3n (back to pedals that suit my band real need: Keeley bassist + MXR M80 Di+)
It's a pleasure for me to share it with you; and hope it can help someone.
(Green cells are effects "ON" in the patches, grey ones are "OFF". The only things i 've changed in patches can be the master level cause some patches were very high in output when i tried them..)
No trap here: you can open the file safely
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nice, i"ll try it when i get home
thanks for sharing
you forgot to capture 2nd display of dark pre
Let's see them again! I want to see you pedal boards/setup with the B3N. I'm sure there is new boards and updates to the old ones.
I actually had the right most digital display on my zoom die on last night's gig. It lights up, but no text whatsoever. I just started putting this lovely processor into everyday use within the past month. I'm pretty sure I'm just out of warranty as well. I'll reach out to Zoom to see what they say.
Back up your patches on Guitar Lab and do a reboot!
