CHF225.–
Zoom B2 FOUR (EU) Bass Multi-Effects Pedal
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Best bass multi FX I've every tried (so far...)
This is as good as it gets for the moment, I wanted something small and portable, but with a lot of options and a DI/XLR output.
I wish they could make most multi effects also battery operated, but in the case of this model, you can use a power bank through the USB-C port and you're done.
A larger screen would have been appreciated, maybe even with color as the -older- B6 has, I don't care if it's touch sensitive or not. I would have added a 4th foot-switch in place of the ALL BYPASS switch, then move the bypass switch to the DI selector, and select the DI through the menu or with a separated button. After all, how often do you change the DI model during a song that you need it to be foot-switchable?
Last, make it compatible with Zoom's great Guitar Lab Software! All previous pedals are, and this is a great feature that makes editing faster and easier, and it saves a lot of time. Some other pedals even have a -free- mobile phone app, this one has an app but is paid! I mean, come on Zoom, we're paying over 200 bucks for a pedal and you want another buck for the app? They should make it free, as you cannot use it with any other pedal from zoom, let alone another brand... Or at least make it redeemable when you buy a brand new B2-four.
Overall, I've very happy with it, but it gets only 4 stars as it is could be slightly improved.Pro
- Great sound
- Multiple effects
- Balanced XLR output
- 3.5mm headphones jack
- Foot-switchable effects
- USB-C charging!
- Easy to use
Contra
- Not battery operated
- Small buttons for switching between banks
- Only 5 effects simultaneously (instead of 6)
- Metronome cannot be removed from the effects chain
- Non-compatible with Zoom's -free- Guitar Lab
- Zoom's Handy Guitar Lab is a PAID app!
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