dave_bass5

I take no responsibility if you don’t like it lol

Bas, good write up. Glad someone did it. As far as number or patches go, I’m glad they kept the number down. As you say, a lot of the stock ones are a bit naff, so it’s better to overwrite them rather than to have to keep scrolling past them IMO. i struggle with too much choice, so not having all the slight variations that the B1-on and B3n have is a blessing. I think with the previous units Zoom put too many only slightly different patches in, and it made settling on just one harder for me, and time consuming jumping between them. I can see the Four will be less of this, as ill make up the patches i want and won’t be tempted to keep trying others. Definitely a lot of the B3n patches that I’m used to are missing, but it will be fun re creating them i guess. Ive never used the software before and will try to do it all on the pedal itself, that way ill get a good knowledge of how it works, but ill also give the software a look. I wonder if B3n patches can be loaded in to it (doubtful).

Yes, i hear that as well with the B1-on. As you say the sound seems more digital at the end of the note. There is also a high end boost with most of the patches. Because i play with a pick its more noticeable. I don’t mind it because I’m only playing at home, normally along to a YouTube video so it gets masked To my ears the Four has less than the B1-on on all the above. Obviously drives etc will produce noise but there was no hum or hiss when not playing, and the notes just seemed more ‘real’. Ill try it ion a PSU tonight as well, but i have no intention of using one with this device.

Ok, ill do it tomorrow. I make that 6 boxes

I did actually take a shot with not only the 60B in it, but also my R8 🙂 Seeing as you had done the 60B i didnt bother posting it.

Forgot to post this earlier.

Product Red as Apple would call it....and then charge a premium for it lol.

I thought I had already said it sounded better, but if not, then yes, it sound better 🙂 No need for my B1-on anymore, but will give it to my son, who also has the G1-on.

When you hit edit the first 3 knobs relate to the first 3 parameters in that effect. The 4th knob takes you to the next page of 3 parameters. If there are only 4 parameters then all 4 knobs are used.

Nice one Bas. Mine will sit on the bed/couch when i use it at home so i the expression pedal wouldn’t get used. Ill get a shot done with the B1-on soon. The B1-on seems a bit wider but both are pretty similar. I just had a quick play with mine. I love it. The tone seems strong and no noise that i can hear. Definitely a bit more kick to the tone over then B1-on. I also love how those knobs have direct control over the drum machine. Instead of having to scroll though Pattern/BPM/volume etc, before you can adjust it each of those knobs now control ther relevant parameter directly. More than worth £68 IMO.

Im sure there will be a small influx of Zoom boxes over the coming weeks/days 😉

I agree about the foot switches as well, and it would also help spread them out. I hated my B3 because of the closeness of the switches, although the B3n was a bit better. Ive still not played through the 4 yet, but i have played with the switches and settings etc. im very impressed at what Zoom have accomplished. The main knobs on the front adjust overall Bass/Mid/treble/Master Volume, and are active all the time. This is very handy and not something any of the previous Zoom boxes have (AFAIK). When you go in to patch mode each of the 5 buttons correspond to one of the 5 effects, so you can turn each effect on and off using just the button (or foot switch) without going in to any menu or selection routine like on the B1-on. It all just seems more intuitive and less button pushing and scrolling around menus. Very happy so far.

i cant really use a rig in my flat, so always go for the headphone option. it suits me and means i can practice anywhere, and also play my ipad though it. Saying that, i do occasionally plug whatever im using (Zoom/Spectradrive etc) in to my Bluetooth speaker, via a cable, and that sounds lovely. Very punchy and loads of bass, without the volume id have to go to if using a rig.

I have to say, im pretty pleased with the price. Considering it was delivered free by DPD the next day thats pretty good value.

Sure, ill do it tonight. Ill line it up with the B3n and B1on. Its a bit smaller than i imagined, which could make it tricky for live use. Thats fine for me as i didnt buy it for that, even though i had been thinking of using it live. The overall feel is nice, it seems a bit more robust than the B1on. the plastic feels very sturdy. its got a slight roughness ot it which makes it feel less plastic that the B1on. This is my size 11 foot.

FIRST!!!!!! 🙂

I love the ability to turn on and off individual effects in a patch. Very handy

Agreed. A lot of the big companies also have eBay outlets. Ive never used one before but at £69 it was worth a shot. Just got an email to say its been posted so we shall see. I noticed GAK have the guitar version in stock already.

Yeah, or maybe something more technical like 'Why use a single pick when you have multiple fingers' 🙂

Although it doesnt mention the above in the manual, its also doesn't say it cant do this 😂

You're welcome guys. Just dont blame me if its a scam lol. Bas, have you started the new thread yet 🙂

Just ordered one from eBay. Should be here this week. £69 inc free postage. The seller is Zoom Uk. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zoom-B1-Four-UK-Bass-Multi-Effects-Pedal/264303958550?hash=item3d89be5a16:g:ZvAAAOSwV4xcyBNL

Yes, whatever the expression pedal has been programmed to do will effect the whole signal chain if the B1 is last in the chain.

Yeah, the SC4 seems like a cool idea. I think the DC7 is around £235, judging by the peice in the USA

Yeah, the B3n is definitely more geared towards live use, other than no XLR.