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Zoom B6

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Felix1776 said:
Well y'all, I guess I might just have to accept the fact that I'm an analog guy after all.

I've already decided I'm returning the B6. It's a cool unit, but I'm already frustrated trying to figure this thing out and it really is total overkill for my playing style.
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For what it’s worth, I can sympathize. I hate menu diving and working with effects this way. I settled on an MS-60b, which is arguably worse with regards to interface, but I only really use it for specific effects. If I care enough about tweaking, I’ll get a dedicated pedal. I don’t think I’d be happy with an all in one multi effects, but having a bunch of things that I rarely use in one regular sized pedal seems an ok compromise.
 
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InkCow said:
For what it’s worth, I can sympathize. I hate menu diving and working with effects this way. I settled on an MS-60b, which is arguably worse with regards to interface, but I only really use it for specific effects. If I care enough about tweaking, I’ll get a dedicated pedal. I don’t think I’d be happy with an all in one multi effects, but having a bunch of things that I rarely use in one regular sized pedal seems an ok compromise.
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Yeah. It's just not for me. I've already got a decent minimalist pedalboard going. I figure I really only need to add maybe 3 more pedals to cover pretty much everything I'd ever need. I just can't see spending hours and hours figuring this thing out. I'd rather dedicate those hours to practicing.
 
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It's ok. Not everybody gels with a new piece of gear for a number of reasons. Digital multifx do require time spent learning how it works, and how it is best implemented. I will say that Zoom tends to have a short learning curve compared to many others, due to imposed limitations. But that's here nor there if you don't dig it. This is where having a person show you the ropes, in person, is of great value, but few of us have that luxury. So it goes.
 
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Felix1776 said:
Yeah. It's just not for me. I've already got a decent minimalist pedalboard going. I figure I really only need to add maybe 3 more pedals to cover pretty much everything I'd ever need. I just can't see spending hours and hours figuring this thing out. I'd rather dedicate those hours to practicing.
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music is art. if you spend too much time deciding what brush to use, you lose your creativity.

but @jimfist is right. this forum is good for helping each other. he's a great source of information and a wealth of knowledge.
 
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^^^ @txhawaii True that! ( and thank you )
I do love my toys, but in the end it's a highly individual choice...no right or wrong. You'll also get much further developing your skill as a musician and performer, which pedals and effects have not much to do with. They're the icing on the cake and can sometimes be a source of creative spark.
 
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Felix1776 said:
Yeah. It's just not for me. I've already got a decent minimalist pedalboard going. I figure I really only need to add maybe 3 more pedals to cover pretty much everything I'd ever need. I just can't see spending hours and hours figuring this thing out. I'd rather dedicate those hours to practicing.
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True - the thing is attention-greedy :)
Takes time to figure out.
But - depends on how one uses FX.
In my case: I was looking for “one stomp - new sound ready”; got that.
Some might prefer tweaking in real time - I’m not good at that, too slow :)
 
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I just received my brand new B6 from Amazon. It wiggles a bit when pushing the down-right corner, where the bypass switch is located. I can't find any image of the down part to check how many rubber legs should be there. Mine comes with five, looks strange to me, as one side has 2 legs and the other one 3. Is this OK or I got a lemon?
 
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Eltote said:
I just received my brand new B6 from Amazon. It wiggles a bit when pushing the down-right corner, where the bypass switch is located. I can't find any image of the down part to check how many rubber legs should be there. Mine comes with five, looks strange to me, as one side has 2 legs and the other one 3. Is this OK or I got a lemon?
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Mine has the same imbalance, and also, two pads on the left, three on the right.

I'm going to stick a little extra padding in the bottom right corner so it's evenly balanced.
 
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