ZOOM B6 - BASS MULTI EFFECTS PROCESSOR
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
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0:00 Intro
1:15 Play Modes
1:56 Looper
2:33 Footswitches
3:44 Specs / In- and Outputs
4:57 is this a modeler and why not?
6:17b conclusion - Розваги
The accent combined with the bass face makes this one of my favorite bass channels
i love your videos.... such a sunny disposition and delivery that they always put a smile on my face and i learn something with each one!
Another awesome demo. Thank you so much l really appreciate what you guys do.
This is so awesome I can’t wait to get it!!
As always .... That grin on Frank Itt's face when his fingers does their dance up and down the bass strings.
I love seeing him play bass. It really encourages me to get of my back side/ behind and start practicing a whole lot more.
And as always, thank you Gregor for your usual flair. It really is a joy watching your reviews.
P.S.: What bass cabinet are you using to demo the Zoom ... ?
Thank you again, and God Bless.
Frank Itt does great in playing, using devices and the "bass face"! 🎶🖖🎶👍
Gotta love Frank. The optimal "bass-image" aside, his playing is somehow true and genuine. Not that he cant go crazy (he can very much). But he decides not to. I hope that I will be able to work up to 30% of that whole package some day.
He has stank
Ralphe Armstrong used a special effects device that made his bass sound like "trombones". I am glad to see that they are making more special effects devices for bass guitars.
Frank has such an amazing "Bass Face" when he plays.
The B6 seems once again to be a great product for bass made by Zoom. I own a Zoom MS 60B and it is a great, compact unit for bass and I really enjoyed it on my pedalboard although it has it's flaws (you have to use an empty patch for bypass or a separate looper pedal) but the sounds were great (especially the preamps, synths and compressors). And if I hadn't switched to a Line 6 unit recently I probably would give the B6 a try.
I come here mainly for Frank's Bass Face and stay for the good info
The ampeg module on the MS60b is to die for. I keep it on that setting 100% of the time..haha
@@esongsore Yeah, it's really good and I absolutely love the SansAmp module. Especially in combination with the Ampeg Sim.
@@esongsore REALLY GOOD TO KNOW!
To me it looked like the B6 must smell like goat's pee or something.
Frank "The Face of Bass" Itt!!!!
The older Zoom B9.1ut is my entire rig these days. DI out to FOH and line out to my IEM amplifier. Brilliant sounds and so flexible. One set of banks for live and then a whole other set replicating them but with amp sim engaged for headphone practice at home. I even have a second one for backup, so I don’t lose my sounds, just in case of a failure. After all, it’s an old unit and it’s gigged weekly. This looks like a definite potential future replacement. Hope the synth sounds are as good.
The synth sounds are what sets Zoom apart from the competition for me.
Loved Frank channelling his inner KT Tunstall on the looper!
Truth be known - sometime I might care less about the pedal or whatever, but love watching the Dr of Bass, Frant Itt play. Frank has the most awesome facial expressions ever.
That’s exactly why I hire these awesome players 🙂
I've been very impressed with the B6 so far. I'm still digging in it and building "boards" to use live with my band. I foresee it as my gigging board going forward. This $500 board that does everything I need on a gig vs, the almost $2k worth of pedal board I was toting around to local gigs. Just makes it easier to do/use.
This video was proposed by YT and I just thought - cool, let's see some new pedal ;-). So whats interesting: The 10meg Ohm impedance - I know some guys using piezo pickups for violin or uprights. This is cool and somewhat rare. And also the two inputs. Would be a cool feature for our guitarist (with electric and acoustic) - but sadly the G6 is missing that and the XLR-Out.
So for me - personally - I got my SansAmp programmable and my HX Stomp, but for my bass jobs ... most time I just go DI ;-). But thanks for this nice video. Liked esp. for your focus on relevant informormation and _not demonstrating all possible sounds_ ;-). Keep rockin, best regards, Stefan
I have the Zoom B3n. After Zoom abandoned it as far as updates shortly after release, I moved on to the HX Stomp. The Zoom is weak in pitch/octave/synth areas esp. What I've heard so far seems to be a re-hashed B3n with a few added frills,despite Frank's awesome playing. That paired with Zoom's lack of support in the past continues to make me skeptical. I applaud them for a dedicated bass unit, but I feel the HX Stomp is still a superior unit. I still would like to hear the B6 in person to confirm it.
At the Moment its only helix That i would suggest for a multi effects for bass!
I own this unit, and it is much better for dialing in a good bass tone than the helix. Helix takes a ton of work to get a good tone, while b6 has a few presets that can be hard to beat out of the box. Of course when it comes to effects, it can’t touch the helix, which is why I use both in my setup lol
zoom makes some really fun stuff
Does it also double as a charcuterie board?
I have this and was very surpised by how good it is. I plug it in to the back of the effects return input in my amp and connect a fretless and a fretted bass with entirely different fx groupings. Bass swaps are easy and effortless.
Great review! Can you please do a rig rundown with Frank!!!!!!
I had a Zoom b1on and it wasn't as bad as its price was. This B6 looks very promising; I like that the effects can be handled separately, as in the Boss ME-50B
I had Zoom G1XN and it was a toy. Then I got Zoom B3N which was better but still felt some kind of cheap modeler in form and sound. Now I'm very happy for having Headrush MX5 which is far better than Zooms. Also for guitar have Headrush full Pedalboard which for bass is in my opinion overkill.
Great presentation: you should be payed for :)
Very cool!! I like the loop!! Might be something to look into and add to the arsenal
Not a bad price for it either! In a year that will be the cost of a gallon of milk
The bypass switch is in a position that you could hit quite easily. Which might be good, or bad if you hit it by accident.
I guess I've been spoiled a bit by my Line6 POD Go Wireless - I'd like to see the next iteration of Zoom's bass multi-FX include an expression pedal and a built-in wireless system for a true one-box solution for gigging.
I love Frank and his giant Moose Knuckle
I have the B3N, and the sounds are identical to my ears. A few tweaks here and there, but, almost the same thing.
I love Zoom stuff.
I’ve been using zoom stuff for a couple years now, and I’ve owned the hx stomp, gt 1000 core, multiple preamps and pedals. And I always keep going back to my B3n or ms 60b. For the same situation that it was designed specifically for bass players a lot of the other units in the market while great and compatible for bass players I just find things quicker in the zoom units. They’re not perfect but for the price there shouldn’t be any complaints really… I mean they have a neve preamp on this b6 that alone is a reason to buy it really tbh.
I find myself in the same situation..I have several pedals and preamps and a GT1000 core too but the truth is that the pedal which I carry to the rehearsal space every week is my trusty B1on with just a couple of presets I use... For years I used real Sansamp paired with a MS60b as a pedal tuner and flanger.
Same
Well, that settles that. I’m going to have get one.
My opinion, a ZOOM ms-60b evolved, should have 6 effects/foot-switches........
Extensive demo, good work !!!!
that fender precision is custom shop??? tell me more about it??? sounds amazing
Love those last riffs Frank was punchin out & that pedal is incredible. I would love one but apartment living has it's decibel limitations I guess & my band days are long gone, although I still enjoy playing. Thanks for showing Gregor, that was awesome. Here DownUnder they go for around $700 AU, well worth it I reckon 🎸🎵👍
I use a Zoom B3 for practice at home with headphones, with both audio coming from my PC and my bass. I don't live in an apartment, but my wife appreciates my silent playing.
@@SrTubular Lol nice one
@GazAce Headphones, brother.
Thank you.John Yates
@@johnyates7262 True true John, thanks amigo, will consider 🙏🎸🎵👌
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I run a HX stomp with an MS60B in its effects loop.... but this is peaking my interest. Do the amps sound as good as the ones on the Helix?
God Frank is just the absolute beast.
You have the best English I`ve ever heard!
I totally glaub you das
Could have been KILLER with the inclusion of a XLR in and a phantom power out - even at 12 volts or something small of many bass mics or transducers.
YAY
Line6 made bass-only modellers in the past. And I think its a step back. They couldve at least put some of the effect algorithms of the G6 unit in there. Lots of stuff missing. For the price you can just get a pod go or hx stomp, which also have presets for bass. The DSP on the B6 is also very limited. Many patches cant hold more than amp, cab and one effect.
That's the main reason why I bought an L6 Pod hd 500X vs a Zoon G5N. I can play bass and guitar. The units that are instrument specific are silly for musicians nowadays.
Can you divide the signal into 2? For example, having a full synth sound while having the dry signal of the bass also sounding at the same time?
I liked the video before it came on because I ❤this dudes accent!
✨✝️🛐✨ FELIZ VIERNES SANTO PARA TODOS AMIG@S ✨👍🏽 ( gracias por los subtitulos en español IGOR)
Gregor 😉
I am looking for a multi effect. How about a line 6 video? Would like to hear your opinion.
I love Zoom. I had all models from b1 to b1 Four and B3 and B3n. B6 offers nice features. But one important thing is missing. Parallel effect chains. Sorry. Mates. But this is state of the art in 2022. And was popular since the 80s. Different EQ and effects for the low and for the high frequencies. I tried to simulate with splitter and blend on the B3n but it is not like Helix, Darkglass or Orange‘s bass butler. What a pity.
This thing is huge. I was going to go with this one, but I chose to go with the Headrush MX5. It's a little more compact, and weighs about 3 pound.
Thought about that one too for the same reasons but not having an XLR output was a deal breaker for me
@@slipk3531 I traded that little bad boy back and got the Headrush Prime, and I'm never looking back. 😂This thing is Aaaawsome.
Frank makes the Zoom sound nasty like it suppose to.💯👍
Ole Frank has some good chops and a good bass playing stank face 💥
Fact
Ahhh finally they added aux in! 😆 I have the B3 but big disappointment for not having an aux in.
B1. On/B1 four has aux)
This or Darkglass alpha Omega ultra V2? Same price here. I don't have any pedals and I need a tool to play live and sound good, both seems good for the price 🧐
I’ve had every Zoom Multieffects and have loved their units so far. This sounds great and I love the updated screen. Has anyone used this unit outdoors in bright sunny weather? If so, can you still see the screen clearly?
The previous units were fine outdoors. Also , plastic housing is a downgrade in my opinion , my B3 & MS60B by Zoom is built like a tank, Still going strong! Just wish this unit was built in a metal housing for the rugged gig scene! Also I’m hearing this unit is weak with it’s processing power..
Anyone that gigs with this regularly please chime in…
Great video btw! Thanks for showcasing this unit! 👍🏼
yes, its usable outdoors on a sunny day.
I would have hoped that you had an upright there too for these tests/demos. I've been looking at this device mainly because it would be a convenient way to have many basses on a gig. Namely electric 5 string bass and an upright bass with a piezo pickup and just plug both in without any fuss.
None of the demos I've seen so far have have had an upright to demo with.
But as always great work with the channel 😎👍🏻
Yeah - if it had just the smallest of additions it could have swept the market.
Is it possible to run two separate signal chains simultaneously
So with a B6 how would you run it direct to an amp?
Half the power of the effects was from Frank's stank face. So much funk right there.
And.... the colour isn't horrible like all the older zoom bass multi fx.
How slow is the delay switching effects? That’s always been my issue with multi-effects is there’s a second of silence switching (not every multi, but many of them)
Agreed, luckily, the zoom stuff is super fast.
Any one knows or say about the price of this Zoom B6 and where can I get it please... Thnx a lot
Whitch efect use? Minute 3:30
Sorry, nothing beats my Zoom 506!
whats the name of that bass guitar at 3:27?
Omg it’s cheaper than a mog!!!!! Let’s goo
Does the Zoom sound awesome or is it the Frank?
What do you think about use the zoom G11 for bass?
Haven’t tried it
Frank reminds me of an angry bass slingin' frog, sittin' on a lily pad, crankin' out some killer bass action. No insult intended of course in any way. Just a mean, green, bass-playin' Groyper.
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Just in time for Frank Itt appreciation day!
Does the zoom B6 have midi ?
I have the predecessor I guess you'd call it the Zoom B3 multi-effects pedal. It's OK I guess but Frank Help ME! What synth pedal will get me that Moog Bass sound? The pure sound not some distorted copy that doesn't track well. Do I need a midi pickup on my bass to get that beautiful Moog tone? Thanks man! Tod :)
Future Impact #1 for synth bass. The Source Audio C4 is very good too. Light years ahead of the zoom
Is that the brown note?
0:05 and several runny ones in quick succession
what is his bass?
I'm old. Previous zoom units I've had have been hissy/noisy. Is this?
I didn’t hear any
But I have filtered power outlets
#TeamFrank
Every time I watch Frank I ask myself why. Why does my bass face make me look like the result of a botched brain surgery, while Frank looks like an absolute beast?. I can listen to him with the sound off and he sounds great.
Being built specifically for bass, Is this good enough to sell my HX Stomp for?
Did you in the end? I’m wondering the same thing…
@@martymcfly8401 no, not yet. I’m probably just gonna pair up a DG A/O Photon with my stomp. But there are still some really good reviews on the B6
Can you go DI to the board and not use an amp/head when playing live??
All other Zoom pedals have bypass switch on the DI, so I guess this also has that. But the point of having amp/cab sim is to send that sweet sound to FOH.
@@torothomassen9581 Would love to figure out a rig where I would not have to carry head/cabs etc just plug into a good sounding "black box" go DI to the board and wireless to bass! Tired of carrying equipment!
Seems to do it all, can it make toast
Its a toss up between this or the Boss ME90B. So far zoom is winning
Get into the chopper
They put back up the XLR balanced output but... hey... still an external expression pedal? Nah!...
i wish it was more in depth
what bass in thumbnail?
Mayones Hadrien Feraud Signature
I have a B6 and came from a B3. Most sincerely, that was not such a big upgrade... The sounds/effects are pretty the same. The IR are not working as I expected, at least in live performances through a P.A. I don't like how they sound (nor the sound engineer) The looper is very weak. The drum patterns are exactly the same as zoom b3 and even the b1on (very lo-fi), and finally, it's processor is very limited. I can't put more than 4 or 5 "things" on a patch (amps/IR/FX) because it gets overloaded. Oh, and it's very big. I used to put my b3 on my instrument bag and go, and that's impossible with the b6...
BASS FACE. All that matters... If you get Bass Face, then you're good.
The Zoom B6 is not bad, but it also quickly reaches its limit.1 Preamp maybe 2 EFX (not even all of them) and a Cab-Simulation on the end of the chain. The DSP is on his limit!! Some EFX need really much memory. Sometimes you can't store everything you want as an Patch because the DSP is just too small.
All these pedals, but has anyone made pedal shoes?
Bass face is strong
0:15 this face tell you what he think.
Same effects as B3N(and missing some great ones from B3 also)
Three useless switches on right side make's it too big.
The audio interface is the only "new" good thing
No parallel processing, is a no no for me.
Is Frank your father?
I share the stank with frank
The plastic housing keeps the price down but it may also keep sales down. I pretty much will never buy any pedal if it is in a plastic housing. No good.
And Frank Itt is not your dad!
Once again I’m not sure what Zoom is doing. So the guitar players get a pedal but bass players don’t. And unless I saw a typo, the guitar player one is cheaper. Now I’m sure you can purchase a pedal… but why. And it’s an added expense. So bass players have to pay more. Correct me if I’m wrong. Not impressed! Half of those effects you’ll never use in the real world. But tinker away! Oh, I use Zoom exclusively but the old ones that have pedals. My favorite… the B2.1u. Built to last! 👍✌️
I sold my b1x four to get this Zoom b6….I found that this stuff is not better than the B1X four….there is not switch on the external pedal too, you can’t close the pedal on the patch…the 2 bypass is not necessary and 4 di either ….the touch screen is stupid! I love the color screen but more bottoms will be better! And also no battery option! And the tone is total the same ! Ha ha…why pay more ??
Have some else narrate, you sound like Hans and Franz. Yah yah!
Dude, shut the hell up…. don’t watch this channel if you don’t like his accent, and on top of it, he’s got enough fans that you not being around really won’t matter whatsoever.
People stop buying this crap from These guys. And just practice your base.
bass*