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Zoom B3 As Preamp

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These days I am finding that the MS-60B has spoiled me with its slight functionality improvements, simpler operating model, and smaller foot print, when compared to the B3.

My prediction is that we will soon see another new bass product from Zoom rather than any investment being made in what would be a free v2.0 firmware update for the B3, but what do I know?

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CharlieC said:
These days I am finding that the MS-60B has spoiled me with its slight functionality improvements, simpler operating model, and smaller foot print, when compared to the B3.

My prediction is that we will soon see another new bass product from Zoom rather than any investment being made in what would be a free v2.0 firmware update for the B3, but what do I know?

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THE SUPER B3!
 
#504
^^^

Here is my idea for a Zoom-based, Pedaltrain Nano!

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Cheers!
 
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Johno Dunn said:
I still think a Nano with 3 MS-60b's would be the ultimate small board.
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I don't like the idea of doing three successive AD/DA conversions on my signal. Even though the converters are pretty good on the MS-60B, the increased latency and noise/distortion are bound to be noticeable.

If the signal stayed digital throughout the pedal, which I assume it would, then a "Super B3" has the potential to give you the same functionality for less cost, with lower latency and slightly better fidelity, and potentially a smaller footprint...
 
#506
I have a vtb deluxe coming to me next week, I will be running a ms-60b in the fx loop, with my x2 xds plus. I had hoped to run my compressor in front of the vtb, after the xds, but I may not need to if I have the 60b always on with a compressor.

One thing is for sure, the vtb deluxe and the 60b will be the heart and soul of my new set up, regardless of whether i add an extra compressor, or an eq.
 
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steve_rolfeca said:
I don't like the idea of doing three successive AD/DA conversions on my signal. Even though the converters are pretty good on the MS-60B, the increased latency and noise/distortion are bound to be noticeable.

If the signal stayed digital throughout the pedal, which I assume it would, then a "Super B3" has the potential to give you the same functionality for less cost, with lower latency and slightly better fidelity, and potentially a smaller footprint...
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Good point. I don't notice anything with the 60b into the B3.
 
#515
Mystery Switch

The B3 features a mysterious Active/Passive switch that governs its INPUT jack.

As it is not a signal-reducing pad as found on certain other amp/preamp devices, I will guess that it somehow adjusts/compensates for the impedance of the device providing the input signal.

What I find interesting is that:

  1. Changing the state of this switch with the B3 turned-on triggers a momentary display of the selected state on the center LCD screen
  2. Using a passive bass as an example, I find that there is no change in perceived tone/level upon switching states
  3. The MS-60B does not have this switch or functionality
???
 
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troy mcclure said:
CharlieC.... I am thinking of running the B3 straight into a power amp and cab. Does it make sense to use a rack compressor or should I stick with the models built into the Zoom?
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I would try to use the built-in models over external option(s)

Johno Dunn said:
If you have a rack compressor , it leaves you a spot on the B3 open for something else.
The compressors on the B3 are great, though!
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+1
 
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