ZOOM B1 LIVE?

[leftyhook]

I have been given a Zoom B1. Yes it is basic, but has some nice amp modelling settings.

I would like to try it live using just one of the settings all night.
Problem is I don't have time to mess on as the band I am with give me a window of about
30 seconds to get the bass right through the PA.

Is it a case of 'plug and play' or will I have to tweak, if so, in what way? It doesn't seem noisy, but I have only tried it through my practice combo at home.

I use a D.I box straight to the desk and to my Hartke head.

[Mog]

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I have been given a Zoom B1. Yes it is basic, but has some nice amp modelling settings.

I would like to try it live using just one of the settings all night.
Problem is I don't have time to mess on as the band I am with give me a window of about
30 seconds to get the bass right through the PA.

Is it a case of 'plug and play' or will I have to tweak, if so, in what way? It doesn't seem noisy, but I have only tried it through my practice combo at home.

I use a D.I box straight to the desk and to my Hartke head.
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Firstly I think you need to have a serious chat with your bandmates.
If you need to ring in your rig then its better to take as long as you need.

Any given patch will sound slightly different depending on the room so some tweaking will be required at times.
Once you have a setting for a venue write it down for future reference.

The zoom is a handy little unit. There should be no major problems using it live and noise was never a major issue. I've noticed a lag between patch changes at times but most don't seem to notice it.

[cheddatom]

You'll need to tweak the patch at gigging volume, and hopefully while you're rehearsing with the band so you know how it sounds in the mix. Going from headphones or a practise amp straight to a gig isn't going to work IMO.

[leftyhook]

Thanks. Makes sense.