dave_bass5

Maybe there was a reason Ashdown put the Octave button on their amps after all. Can't say I ever used it (ive had a few of their amps with it).

Only had a short play with my B2 but yeah, it’s noisy and does seem to need the ZNR, although maybe i just need to gain stage a bit better. This was also quite loud on good headphones which would reproduce the noise quite well. I’m not sure I’d need it through an amp. Can’t try that out for 2 weeks. I did find the BDDI sounds a bit more solid compared to the B1-four’s version, but that might just be down to a few things. I’ll definitely just use the BDDI for now, maybe in two slots. One for normal and one with a bit more drive. That way the tone won’t change much.

Yeah. The iphone or ipad powers it. No need to hook the PSU up. Both my latest devices have USB-C. It even runs off a power bank, although ive not tested it fully like this.

Mine turned up today. Very happy with it so far, but i haven’t plugged a bass in yet. Im really pleased it runs off bus power, works perfectly with my phone. The app might get more use that i first thought, at least for setting things up.

Maybe it’s because of the DI section?

Yeah. That’s the attraction for me. BDDI on all the time and add others to taste as and when the song needs it. I might create a separate patch for just one song. I normally use a 5 string as it needs low B and C#. Thinking I’ll just add the octave below in with the pedal and play higher.

Just wanted to mention, this thread is the first time ive ever heard of Djent. I had to go and look it up. Even then it took me a few mins to figure out that it's a genre and not a brand lol.

I’ll need to dig my old B1-Four out as i have a nice generic tone with just the right amount of drive programmed in for the type of songs I’m doing. I can’t remember what i was using for OD, but it wasn’t from an amp sim. I remember at one stage i was using various BDDI’s and switching between them. I’ll probably not do that this time.

Cheers. Im still 50/50 whether i really need it, but as it’s cheaper than the BDDI i would have ended up getting, and covers my other need for an interface that works with my ipad for home practice (covered in another thread) it seems a reasonable price to pay.

Just ordered mine from Bass Direct. According to the manual it can be bus powered, this swung it for me.

No, i know what thread im in, but i was taking about getting B2 instead of the MS60+ in one post, and i got replies from that post. The MS60+ seemed attractive at first, but for not a lot more the B2 offers more foot switches. If the B1 four had another foot switch I’d probably keep with that. im not incorporating it with anything else, so this will just be my only source of silly noises and self indulgence lol.

I’ve lost track of all these threads and who’s getting what. So you are getting the B2-four as well?

The ME 90B.

Spec wise I’d much prefer the new Boss one that came out recently, i especially like the battery option, but it looks bigger than i really want. It needs to fit in the front pocket of my gig bag.

I have considered that a few times but it’s more bulky than what i want.

Always prefer to get to know the unit as much as i can, so not interested in the software side that much. Never used it with Helix or other Xoom products. I’ve always needed to tweak things at gigs so need to know how and do it quickly. I wouldn’t bother with any app in a live situation. I’m pretty quick at picking these things up. I’d be up and running quickly as my needs aren’t too much, plus i already know what i need. Just a few effects with a BDDI running before them.

That the only problem ive found with low hanging bags. You end up walking along the road looking like you have a full nappy 😀

Guitar Guitar. Wont go in to it, but had despicable service from the manager of one of their shops.

Yeah, but it does seem quite low for a gigging combo.

Thinking of order one of these next week. Im ok with the software being iOS as id probably use my ipad more than my Mac anyway. Ive looked at a couple of the support documents but cant see if the unit still needs a PSU or if it runs off bus power from the ipad. Im guessing it needs a PSU as well though?

Gone off this now lol. Most likely get the B2 Four as i would prefer to be able to switch individual FX on and off, plus the USB interface will be really handy.

Just looking at the 210 combo. Even that is rated quite low. 160 W Continuous (RMS) 300 W Peak.

You are correct, that is what it says on the Boss website. I guess it gets confusing when other figures not on the spec list are quoted.

My thinking is always that they did their market research and designed for that rather than to please everyone. Isn't it 500watt - 250watt though? It does seem a bit strange that it costs more than the combo though.

I had that Levy's bag (got it iwth an HW-1 bass) and loved it. Never had any damaged to my basses in it, and when wearing it on just one shoulder the headstock sat that the same height as my head. This allowed melt also wear a rucksack in the proper way. Ive never managed to get another bag like it. Im now resigned to using a ‘better’ bag and use both straps, but have had a hard time finding one that sits low. I really wanted a Mono but those sit high, i recently got a Fender and that sits even higher. Turns out the best for me is an old Sire bag ive had for a few years.