Zoom B1X Bass Multi Effects Pedal with Expression Pedal
November 7th, 2009 | 
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- Zoom ZFX-3 24-bit/96kHz digital multi-effects processor
- 46 Effects types; 8 Modules
- 40kHz frequency response
- Built in drum machine & Harmonized pitch shifter
- 46 effect types
Product Description
ZOOM B1X Guitar Effects PedalsThe sleek Zoom B1X bass effects pedal incorporates all of the features of the B1 pedal such as 80 memory locations (40 preset/40 user), built-in auto-chromatic tuner, and the PCM drum machine with tap tempo. It still has the 13 incredible amp/pedal models and the 46 effects types too. But what sets it apart is the addition of the on-board expression pedal. Now you can change effect parameters on the glide. Change chorus speed and depth, or t… More >>
Zoom B1X Bass Multi Effects Pedal with Expression Pedal
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This pedal far exceeds all of my expectations. While this pedal isn’t as sturdy (the B1 is hard plastic and the B2 is metal) as the B2X by zoom, the price more than makes up for it (Nearly half the price of the B2). You absolutely cannot get a better value than this from any other multi-FX units. The best thing about this pedal is that it has fantastic response time. With any multi unit you come across, you will have problems with slow switching between patches. I have had a few bass processors from the Zoom 707, Korg, and Digitech. None of these can hold a candle to the B1s speed. I did own the B2 and it is even quicker. The distortions of this unit are the best. Usually the distortions for bass are muddy or too trebly but with this unit you can mix in your original clean signal in with the dirty. One of the cool things that I have learned is that if you leave the know on the mix selection you can turn off the mix and go straight clean instantaneously. This is very useful in the that you don’t have to setup multiple clean patches or try to hit both button to shut it off! The other function such as wah, phaser, and Chorus are very nice and quite useable. The rest such as pitch shifter, octave, and synth are just for novelty and I can’t image why anyone would want that. You can sound like a cello with this thing though and that is very cool. The drum machine is a fantastic feature that helps you with your timing and practicing. The foot pedal is a must and is super useful and well worth the extra 20 dollars when choosing between the B1 and the B1x. Zoom is the master of all Multi-fx processors so don’t bother with anything else.
Rating: 5 / 5