New: Zoom B3n Multi-Effects

[ppiluk]

I've named NO NAMES, and yet I'm met with such a defensive, expository monologue!

I wonder why?!?........(If it doesn't apply.....Let it fly )

Sorry but no...you have made an unsubstantiated claim designed to minimize the opinions of people you don’t agree with. When pressed you infer it proves your point. Nope, it doesn’t.

 

[nitrobrother]

Banned in 3, 2, ...

 

[primussucks9126]

Dude, it's been admitted, an explanation was given, an apology was offered, and it was never brought up again (except by you).

You, on the other hand continue to unapologetically push your Zoom shill narrative. Take it to the PM with the mod if you're concerned he isn't aware.

 

[Frellin Smesh]

Sorry but no...you have made an unsubstantiated claim designed to minimize the opinions of people you don’t agree with. When pressed you infer it proves your point. Nope, it doesn’t.

Who are these "people" I don't agree with?

I've only had a disagreement with one member so far, and some of that stems from strange behaviour I have seen on other forums, and websites, which I listed.

When I said "Some Forum Members", I didn't specifically mean only talkbass members - hence the reason I said that you find them all over the internet and listed the places (Talkbass, Basschat, The GearPage, Gearslutz, etc).

They usually have sock accounts that seem to agree with everything they post, and stalk/attack anybody who criticizes a brand/product that they endorse.

I've observed this kind of behaviour from only one talkbass member so far, but chose not to mention a name.

Yet, this person immediately assumed I was talking about them?!

How would they know I was referring to them, when no names had been mentioned??

 

[Frellin Smesh]

I think it's time to move on! ......

 

[kasbrey]

I've observed this kind of behaviour from only one talkbass member so far, but chose not to mention a name.

Plus his cohorts who "like" everything positive about Zoom don't forget

 

[kasbrey]

You liked my post!
Please tell me that you didn't think I was serious...

 

[Frellin Smesh]

You liked my post!
Please tell me that you didn't think I was serious...

Just an "ironic thumbs up".....
I was hoping we could move on, as some people actually want to talk about the product, and not some tedious jibber jabber!

Feel free to keep it going though.......

 

[lokikallas]

I like the new ignore feature. It sure cuts down on the drama.

 

[bassegg]

So, how do you all keep consistent volume between patches? Do you adjust the patch volume? Or adjust individual effects and keep patch volume at 100 on all patches?

 

[GlassToMouth]

I'm on my third OEM Zoom B3n power supply. Pretty much my own fault since it's from my spaztic post-gig wrapping and usually start to fray wear the wire reaches the brick. Any suggestions for a hamfisted, knuckle dragging, 4 string slapper for either an after market alternative or preventive maintenance? Wrap it more carefully you say? Not gonna happen. It's 2am and I wanna leave the bar.

So, how do you all keep consistent volume between patches? Do you adjust the patch volume? Or adjust individual effects and keep patch volume at 100 on all patches?

If I want to satisfy my volume nerd consistency, I run the B3n into my DAW and use the visual meters to match everything to unity gain. Then I adjust slightly to taste from there depending on whether I want the patch to stand out a bit or sit back. Usually gets me pretty close and I'll tweak a bit at rehearsal or gigs.

 

[jimfist]

So, how do you all keep consistent volume between patches? Do you adjust the patch volume? Or adjust individual effects and keep patch volume at 100 on all patches?

I split my bass signal into a mixing board into a powered mixer. One channel is the direct bass, the other is the bass run through the effect. I then use the master volume of the multi-fx to match the output of the dry direct bass with the multi-fx IN BYPASS mode (tuner bypass - pass thru dry bass signal). By ear (or visually using meters), when the two volumes are matched, I set levels using the Global Master and leave it alone.

From there, I volume match my presets within the patch, and in relation to Tuner Bypass. No one effect within a patch signal chain should vary greatly in volume from the base-line unless it is intended. It is very easy to get "gain build-up" when adding effects to a patch's signal path. You have to be sure to not get carried away adding volume. It's a natural tendency and easy trap to fall into.

It's time consuming and takes some tweaking, hopefully at gig levels at practice. Hope this helps.

 

[Das Jugghead]

I like the new ignore feature. It sure cuts down on the drama.

I'm just going to ignore the entire thread from here on out.

 

[Loring]

So, how do you all keep consistent volume between patches? Do you adjust the patch volume? Or adjust individual effects and keep patch volume at 100 on all patches?

I do each effect on every patch at unity - the same as I do with my regular pedals

 

[DJJazzV]

I've had this pedal for about a week. It is a lot of fun. I do all my editing using the GuitarLab.
So far I've made 3 patches that I'm really happy with. Fun to compare with the actual pedals I have.

Question: Is there a way to Blend an entire patch? That could be so useful, or at least worth trying. Something like 50/50 wet/dry of the entire patch. Changing blends of individual effects within a patch changes the tone. That's not what I'm looking for. That might even help out some of the preloaded patches. Most are useless to me, but maybe 50% of one added to the dry tone could sound pretty good.

 

[jimfist]

I've had this pedal for about a week. It is a lot of fun. I do all my editing using the GuitarLab.
So far I've made 3 patches that I'm really happy with. Fun to compare with the actual pedals I have.

Question: Is there a way to Blend an entire patch? That could be so useful, or at least worth trying. Something like 50/50 wet/dry of the entire patch. Changing blends of individual effects within a patch changes the tone. That's not what I'm looking for. That might even help out some of the preloaded patches. Most are useless to me, but maybe 50% of one added to the dry tone could sound pretty good.

IIRC, this was a feature in the Zoom B3, but I don't think it exists in the B3n. I think you'd be looking at an external blender box to do this. Not 100% positive, but if you can't find this setting in the Global/Master settings or Global/Patch settings, I think we're out of luck.

 

[DJJazzV]

IIRC, this was a feature in the Zoom B3, but I don't think it exists in the B3n. I think you'd be looking at an external blender box to do this. Not 100% positive, but if you can't find this setting in the Global/Master settings or Global/Patch settings, I think we're out of luck.

Thank you very much. I'll keep looking. If it's not available, perhaps in a future update.

 

[The Rage]

Question: Is there a way to Blend an entire patch?

Not with the zoom alone, but a Boss LS2 should do the trick.

 

[Oly Spart]

Hey Dudes,
Do you think we will see another B3n update at Namm this year or do you think that's it? I would love to see a few more amp models. GK, Hartke, Orange, maybe? But overall I'm still quite satisfied.
What do you guys think?
Best wishes,
Brent

I really hope they will bring something new for the b3n. At least to demonstrate they are not that kind of company that abandon their customers once they have a new hardware.

 

[jimfist]

We'll see if things kick back up again if/when the B1 FOUR is released. Perhaps if it uses the same basic algorithms as the "n" series, they'll look to garner interest by offering some new updates to amps/cabs/effects. Really need to have a couple more amps/cabs in the B3n.