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I had an MS60B and a B2 Four: the latter was better in almost every way imaginable except the real estate it took up on my board. I didn’t like the amp sims in the MS60B, though, so if you like the GK or Eden sims, maybe that’s a difference maker.
Not that I know. My old 60B went to a new owner after I modded it for her so I didn't actually test it with the new app, but it doesn't look like that app, which is the only way to access a patch pool and copying complete patches will accept older pedals.
It depends on what you are looking for in my case it was worth it for the better sounds on some of the effects and amp models since I'm using it as an all in one solution for quickie rehearsals and sets. I do find some of the effects more usable, fitting better in a mix plus it is quieter for direct or IEM situations. The comps, distortions and amp models are significantly improved to my ear.
That's a very good overview of my needs.
The thing about the Multi-Layer convolution thing is that the cabs are hardwired to the amps, so you can't load your favorite cabs. So you might want to keep your IR loader.
Unfortunately, that feature is gone. And using the upper buttons is the only way to change patches on the rig. It's not very foot-friendly, even though I've added raised bumps on those buttons (which does help). I'm pretty sure it can respond to MIDI patch change messages via USB, but that's a whole thing.
Bugger. So no Windows software... No scrolling through with the footswitch.... Wow, Zoom... Really?
I've said this often: I hate the chonky button design. If only they had made it a cursor diamond-- then the left, right, and lower buttons would be easy to hit with the foot, and the upper button could have been raised up higher than the center footswitch. Also, how much more intuitive if the direction of the button corresponds with the onscreen motions. ... sigh. Alas.
You make a good point there... for me, looking at the design, I have no idea who in the design department thought it better to put the memory buttons on top and not the bottom. I've read countless comments on this - all negative. I dunno... I'm not convinced enough to not just leave the 60b on my little board and carry on saving towards that bloody HX Stomp hahahaha
Comparing a stomp to a 60B+ is kinda unfair. The zoom is 60-70% cheaper and has a completely different way of doing things. The zoom is also way smaller and doesn't require an external power source. The HX series has many more effects but is also much more complex and you pay for both. Of course the HX will probably sound better. If you want to compare the Stomp to any Zoom pedal, at least take the B6. But that discussion is for another thread.
The other thing that was not well-though-out on the B2-FOUR is that the DI out is always the same as the stereo outs-- so you can't send a non-amp/cab-model signal to your amp and an amp/cab model to the house. (I think the MS-60B+ can do that ?)
