You can't find a better pedal at this price point. Hell, you can't find a pedal this good 1 or 2 price tiers above! Words can't express how happy I am with this little unit.
@Guitartomguitar4 жыл бұрын
Hope you found this useful! Here is the link if youre interested in buying it (I make a very small commission) geni.us/ZJB7q I am using a Fender Jazz Bass and have the bridge pickup volume at 100% and the neck and tone controls at 50% and the interface is a UA Apollo Twin.
@thedazedbandman3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! I think I found out about this pedal thanks to google, but mainly because of this video! So many different titles, and options I wouldn’t know which one to try, but this video is straightforward and honestly if I was any more excited to try it out, I’d play this video on repeats until mine gets here!
@lauriem64443 жыл бұрын
This has sold it for me!! The hard work behind this video is so evident and makes it eminently watchable !! Thank you!
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Laurie! Glad you found it helpful.
@paulanthonycolina95743 жыл бұрын
I got one now... Bought it last two weeks at a local guitar store here in Manila... It sounds cool and fits in the sounds that I need. 🙂
@paulanthonycolina95743 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this review... I see what sounds that I will get when I buy one 🙂
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
@@paulanthonycolina9574 No worries. Thanks Paul.
@mavrealitytv14092 жыл бұрын
How much u paid for it coz im planning to buy one?
@tribemusic9832 жыл бұрын
I love the simplicity with which you made the video. Straight to the point explanations with demo. I really appreciate your style. Thank you for the video
@RHINOSAUR3 жыл бұрын
Yours was the review among many that sold me! I bought one yesterday and can’t wait for its delivery!
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Great! I hope you like it
@leogolive3 жыл бұрын
I got this for Christmas last year, but without the expression pedal. I love it. Sounds great and it’s easy to use.
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear. I still use it alot and find it really useful for a variety of sounds.
@stephane4064 ай бұрын
Beeing playing bass for many years, that multi is really surprisingly good ! So good that I've also bought a g1x four, with these two you can play and record with really good sounds.
@Elcatalanegre8 ай бұрын
Just bought mine and happy to have come across this vídeo. Thanks🙏🏾
@yourademshin318223 күн бұрын
Great demo video !!! Thank You !!!
@AriaPro-II-SB-10005 ай бұрын
Cracking review. Thanks for such a comprehensive overview. Cheers.
@Guitartomguitar5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@black_tooth19693 жыл бұрын
I just ordered one today from Sweetwater. After seeing this I'm now more excited. I can make great fun music with this sound maker.
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Great. Hope you like it!
@mikeycisme3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very thorough review. I was thinking of buying this for a while and am closer to committing.
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Michael Casale thanks Michael. Happy it’s helped you.
@darthcreepio3 жыл бұрын
Hey Michael curious if you ended up getting it and how you're liking it if you did get it
@mikeycisme3 жыл бұрын
@@darthcreepio I did - I bought the B1X Four version - just so I can have the extra foot pedal. I had a few minutes to play through the sounds last night and am now reading the huge manual - but I already made a few loops over the built-in drum machine and jammed over it - a lot of fun
@brianschulz79513 жыл бұрын
It's well worth picking one up. So cheap!
@olroymtbetc.61173 жыл бұрын
This was an exceptionally good vid! Very thorough, and informative. Really enhanced my decision making ability. I wanted a multi effects bass pedal, that worked well, was durable, expandable, and fun to use. Sound wise, this was in the running. However, being a plastic box, and the expression pedal attached, were both deal breakers for me. I went with the Zoom B3N and a Zoom FP02M expression pedal. I'm actually glad I did. Similar functionality to this pedal, but a little more with the durability of a tank! But, this one would make a good backup, hmmmmm...
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Ol' Roy MTB, etc. Thanks for the feedback. Happy it helped you out and hope you enjoy your new pedals!
@olroymtbetc.61173 жыл бұрын
@@Guitartomguitar 🤘👊👊🤘
@DadPlaysBass Жыл бұрын
I just got one. I will have fun with it tonight
@chrispease6939 Жыл бұрын
Does it have a whammy pedal
@agcacustoms28522 жыл бұрын
I bought the g1x four last year and absolutely love it. Since then I’ve gotten a bass and have been looking for a good bass pedal and this has sold me I’m definitely gonna buy one today.
@davealejo7212 жыл бұрын
such a great review for someone who's planning to have one soon. More powers to you Tom!
@frankenjstein9371Ай бұрын
I use these for effects (sans pedal) for a couple of my synths. Very good and the price is right.
@GS-uy4xo2 жыл бұрын
Great review! Especially liked the mention of the optimal power supply - and of course your playing was quite nice and appropriate for the patches - 👍🏼👍🏼
@Guitartomguitar2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@sickinthahead65573 жыл бұрын
Mine is on its way, can’t wait!🤘
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
cool Andrew. Hope you enjoy it!
@carlucho10122 жыл бұрын
Worth it to buy?
@galenhubbard8784 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your expert demonstration 👈🏽
@residentemil_ Жыл бұрын
It's alright, getting a lot of noise when using USB power so I had to get a proper power supply. The d'addario 0.5A charger works just as good as the zoom one (the official charger is way overpriced). Overall decent, just wish I could get rid of some of the noise when using it thru an interface. Also I should note the noise issue is significantly reduced when running the bass in passive mode, which doesn't give me some of the pre amp modeling I would have liked, but those options are also in the pedal.
@ka-bar5060 Жыл бұрын
I recently purchased one for $119 here in the US (due to inflation), and for the price I cannot complain. It does everything I want it to do and more.
@neilfreeman58242 ай бұрын
Can you line up a new patch before selecting it mate? Eg can you be playing a clean sound and line up a different sound without actually selecting it?
@Drefromthebay848 ай бұрын
It's the same as any other multi-fx, alot of mix bag but nothing that out preforms,the compressors are nice,the Auto Wah is nice,the octaver whammy is fun,the distortion is nice,but most of the modulated effects still don't have bite or don't behave like you want,it greatly depends on the setup and strings,the synth and talkbox section was a let down so do not buy for those,drum loops and looper are decent for practice,price is good,if you want a really high featured portable head phone amp it's a good buy.
@Shred_The_Weapon3 жыл бұрын
Greetings from NYC. Since I wouldn’t depend on the looping station or the rhythm patterns if I bought one of these pedals, I’m not even worried about the diminished structural integrity of the plastic. This is definitely one of the reviews that is tempting me to buy one.
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad it helped you.
@jupitermadcat3 жыл бұрын
Does it have delay and reverb
@Shred_The_Weapon3 жыл бұрын
I think it does.
@pwd11342 жыл бұрын
The b1 four can be had easily for $60 used. I just got one. Amazing little thing.
@christophersoprano-sculptor3 жыл бұрын
⭐⭐⭐Your review is the most comprehensive I have found on this product. Thank you very much.⭐⭐⭐
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Christopher Soprano -sculptor Thanks Christopher! Pleased it helped you.
@trashoperator92784 жыл бұрын
Cool thinking about picking one up. Thanks for the demo.
@Guitartomguitar4 жыл бұрын
Adrian Sekaquaptewa No worries thanks Adrian
@djb.drumming74503 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the thundercat setting. Have you created any new custom patches? Please share if so.
@psikozplan6 ай бұрын
sharp and concise
@volkitsaАй бұрын
Awesome! Mine came with patches for guitar. Where did you find the bass patch bundle? Great vid.
@therealeikichionizuka3 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna get this for school, as I don't wanna get a crazy expensive Amp. I know my director's gonna freak (in a good way) when he sees it.
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Cool, I hope you like it.
@dougjp88483 жыл бұрын
Bought it through your Link. Great Review!!
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
thanks Doug
@albertocisneros92342 жыл бұрын
Such a great video!
@Guitartomguitar2 жыл бұрын
thanks Alberto
@emmanuelcoury53613 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review. I was considering the Valeton Dapper Bass, but the Zoom seems to be a better value. And I’m learning. One thing I often wonder about, is why is there such a difference in price between a multi effect pedal and single pedals. You can get 100 FX for a 100 box and 1 pedal for the same. Yes quality… no one came up with a competitive quality product: say 10 high quality pedals bundled for 500… ? Thanks again 🙏
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting Emmanuel. I have long wondered that myself. Obviously the quality of each individual pedal will be higher than if its in a multi effects unit, but with some of the higher end multi effects unit the quality of the effects are the same as individual pedals.
@emmanuelcoury53613 жыл бұрын
@@Guitartomguitar I ended up ordering the Bn3... thx
@ffsih8thene Жыл бұрын
A lot of the single effect pedals I have encountered are typically made of more durable material that can stand getting roughed up a bit. I feel you're paying more for the overall housing materials and such than anything else. If you could take this pedal and put it into a steel casing with high quality bearings and foot switches, the price would jump big time. Edit - you would likely need some sort of heat dispersion if this circuitry was inside a steel casing as well. Again driving up the price.
@emmanuelcoury5361 Жыл бұрын
Thank You Levi. Makes sense. I’ve been using the multi-effect for a year now. Although it’s great I find myself always using the same effects. I have created some too. Yet, I think for those doing live shows, I can see that for full flexibility and ease of use having single effects makes more sense. 🤔
@rodricasbrown26632 жыл бұрын
thank you for the detail.
@Guitartomguitar2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks Rodricas.
@rodricasbrown26632 жыл бұрын
@@Guitartomguitar i just ordered.
@KrishnanR263 ай бұрын
Great review! Is it possible to use a pedal like Darkglass with it? OD/Distn from Darkglass into b1XFour for Amp+Cab and other effects?
@rothloaf19802 жыл бұрын
Was that Dust Devil you played thru the distortion? Respect. I have one of these for recording. I use a DI signal and blend in fx, often panned left and right of the kick one notch. Used to be a one clean line guy, but I'm hooked on my cheapo pedal. Totally endorse.
@GT-kl4wr2 ай бұрын
I’m thinking of picking one up tomorrow, how good is the wah feature on this pedal?
@bluepedalsrock92713 жыл бұрын
6:10 Can anyone justify this effect? I’ve always said that a creative mind can find a way to work with the strangest of conditions, but this sounds like it throws away a vast majority of your dry signal in favor of something impractical. This sounds like something you’d get if you experiment with random knobs on a synth, but here it is as a preset taking up valuable and limited space.
@goldtop3623 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such a comprehensive review, Tom. I immediately pulled the trigger on one! (Went for the B1 Four.) I've got the very excellent Sansamp VT Bass Deluxe that I run through my Fender Rumble 500 stack and that gives me the sounds I need for gigging...but this sounds remarkably good for the price and the drums/looper will make practising a lot more enjoyable! Liked and subbed! 😎👍
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lloydy. That is an impressive rig you have man! The unit is really good for the price, and importantly lots of fun to mess around with. Hope you like it.
@dominicjamero97622 жыл бұрын
How do connect this to the front of house?
@doorkeepers59493 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH BRO
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
No problem
@BeatboxCookiex5 ай бұрын
I copied the Thundercat Filter with 1. Dyn Conp (6, slow, 50, 50) 2. Z tron (7, 7,, 25, 83) 3. BaMn Pitch (12, 0, 7, 50) 4 and 5 are bypass and for me it sound legit NOTHING like yours. Can someone help me?
@florinmatthew1 Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to apply compression or edit the sound curve on this pedal?
@f.fonseca2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Is it possible to connect it directly to a computer? I'm looking for an affordable multi effects with computer connectivity. If not, do you have any idea of a model that fits this category without spending a lot of money? Thanks
@sebastiandeases11392 жыл бұрын
Is this only for bass
@TheSteelDialga2 жыл бұрын
This is a great demonstration and explanation! Thank you. What's your signal chain? DI or like through an amp?
@y2kriz062 жыл бұрын
Imma cop this. More Bang for my buck 😎
@darwinlabo49586 ай бұрын
how to download effects on b1x four???? the effects to be placed on the b1x four are the effects on the g1x four....
@neilfreeman58242 ай бұрын
Can you line up a new patch prior to selecting it?
@TheGumpec2 жыл бұрын
About the charging - I see it is written that the USB input requires 5V, but is that meant to go along with a particular current? Or does it not matter? Thanks! :)
@Dean44712 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about this one then saw your review and it persuaded me to buy it. Lot of bang for the buck. Is there a way of saving a looped recording in the memory bank to recall at a later date to play back? If so, I can't figure it out. I've done something that looks like it saved but I can't figure out how to play it back.
@friedrich1957 Жыл бұрын
I've used zoom pedals for years. Could you demo the b3? The stompbox like layout on my g3 for guitar allows on the fly adjustment of sound. B3 might be just what some of us need o bass.
@danlhall1963 Жыл бұрын
Can you play a song you are listening to and record yourself, also using a headphone so you don't disturb anyone?
@torpmorp1324 Жыл бұрын
You might enhance its durability with Fiberfix (or a similar product) if that’ a concenr?
@natevart41564 ай бұрын
I’m wanting to get into bass, I just want to practice for fun and have to play quietly, would it be e worth it to buy this instead of an amp to I can play in my apartment? Or do I still need an amp
@deangullberry51484 ай бұрын
You'll still need an amp. Best bang for buck is the Fender Rumble 40.
@McFly-guitars-n-stuff3 жыл бұрын
I liked your video. Well done
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martin
@jayenvarma2 жыл бұрын
Can this be used as an audio interface for recording bass on PC with a USB cable?
@eraengr.rhayalfonzo14453 жыл бұрын
is this good if i want to play metal and post hardcore songs like Bring Me The Horizon, Slipknot, Pierce The Veil etc? Thanks!
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Hey, metal and hardcore is not my normal style, but it does have lots of different distortion effects, so you could probably find something that you like.
@vineetdr3 жыл бұрын
Which should I buy zoom b1 four or Vox stomplab 1b ?
@_haida423 жыл бұрын
Can you put for exemple 3 effects at the same time? I want to do call of ktulu and I search a pedal which can do fuzz,wah and distortion at the same time
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Yep you sure can. You can do up to 5 effects at the same time.
@_haida423 жыл бұрын
GuitarTom's Place of Bass and btw,does the pedal have distortion and fuzz ? I ve seen wah but not fuzz and distortion
@jmwreck3 жыл бұрын
@@_haida42 yes this pedal has different overdrives and distortion, you can search on google regarding zoom b1x effects list
@ismaelruiz24123 жыл бұрын
Best review.
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ismael!
@chriscockey9938 Жыл бұрын
I think the USB is for firmware. Not power.
@JayJayPee1233 жыл бұрын
With the SYNTH feature, what are the limitations VS an actual top grade synth pedal? I'm still messing around with this pedal and like how configurable each preset is. The MJ Synth has 3 pages of options. Here's my attempt to tweak it. Still more to explore kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLOPfc1z2siWdYE.html
@granane12 жыл бұрын
Hi I have the G1 is there a chance to add bass efects if I use the software? thanks Nelson
@complexambtn102 жыл бұрын
How do ya think I could use this for a budget cliff burton thing ?
@Bflatest Жыл бұрын
I'm sold
@mitchecraw76823 жыл бұрын
Haha I got one lets go!
@8bitOG2 жыл бұрын
Can you transfer your recorded jams to your Laptop via the USB??
@Matt-ig4yk Жыл бұрын
Can I use the effects and looper at the same time? to make layers with the effects. Would really appreciate a reply here.
@ormand.943 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@raenoldparkin2 жыл бұрын
Does it come with just standard Reverb or Delay?
@Zushikikato2 жыл бұрын
Yes it does
@teacher53762 жыл бұрын
Which ' s ? And why ?
@infinitymen123 жыл бұрын
Which one is better, B1xfour or MS60B
@brevasisterstv43492 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, how do you use the pedal to pitch shift like the whammy? Can you teach me?
@kevinfender19 ай бұрын
can you turn off the amp sims on this
@mikenike-zd9zp3 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to upload recordings to a computer and save them?
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Hi. As far as I know there is no internal hard drive on the unit to allow you to do that and I havent used the software interface. So sorry I can't help you very much, hopefully someone else can.
@doorkeepers59493 жыл бұрын
IF AD16 IS COMFORTABLE IN ZOOM B1 FOUR, WHERE TO INSERT ADAPTER IN ZOOM B1 FOUR?
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Hi. According to the Zoom Website you can use the AD16 in the Zoom B1X Four. You insert it in the back.
@doorkeepers59493 жыл бұрын
@@Guitartomguitar thanks again
@ryderwayland6 ай бұрын
Does it have rc booster? Can’t find it
@EchoSappho3 жыл бұрын
Is this a pedal for bass only? I wanna play electric guitar with it
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Hey. You could play guitar through it but there is another version they sell for electric guitar which will sound much better.
@EchoSappho3 жыл бұрын
@@Guitartomguitar Thanks for responding. I just started practicing yesterday on my boyfriend's pedal, but once I can start playing a little bit I'll buy a different pedal. Would also work as a reward then 😜
@galenhubbard8784 Жыл бұрын
Add to cart🙏🏽
@allenfertgus3542 жыл бұрын
Does this also work on any electric guitar as well or just the bass guitars? We have both but im just curious?
@Guitartomguitar2 жыл бұрын
Hi Allen, theres no reason you couldn't use it on electric guitar, although as the effects are tailored for bass, they probably wouldn't sound the best on guitar. I'm no expert on that through as I haven't tried it myself.
@horrorshowbass4 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, can this be used as headphone amp?
@Guitartomguitar4 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael. Yep, you can connect headphones to the output and play it through that, although someone on the comments here did mention that they find the volume too low. For me its ok.
@horrorshowbass4 жыл бұрын
@@Guitartomguitar cheers man
@guthriegovan48782 жыл бұрын
is there a tone for rage against the machine?
@thebassman52583 жыл бұрын
It can be directly recorded without interface?
@kylojazz75344 жыл бұрын
If you create a effect, can you create a wah wah effect?
@Guitartomguitar4 жыл бұрын
Hi. You can create a wah wah effect on it and you can put 5 different effects at the same time.
@kylojazz75344 жыл бұрын
@@Guitartomguitar Thank you!
@RayPaganJr3 жыл бұрын
Got mine from Amazon. After playing around with it for a week, the novelty wore off. It’s not ideal switching from one effect to the next one you desire with one foot tap, you have to cycle through, which you just can’t do if you want to be play real-time. I returned it today and got the MXR Bass Fuzz Deluxe.
@2beJT2 жыл бұрын
So you got a pedal that only does a fuzz effect because you felt your multi effect was difficult to switch between various effects?
@RayPaganJr2 жыл бұрын
@@2beJT No.
@2beJT2 жыл бұрын
@@RayPaganJr I have the MXR Bass Fuzz Deluxe and it's not a multi-effect. You said regarding the Zoom B1X Four.. "Got mine from Amazon. After playing around with it for a week, the novelty wore off. It’s not ideal switching from one effect to the next one you desire with one foot tap, you have to cycle through, which you just can’t do if you want to be play real-time. I returned it today and got the MXR Bass Fuzz Deluxe." so I asked.. "So you got a pedal that only does a fuzz effect because you felt your multi effect was difficult to switch between various effects?" And you replied "No." I just want people who potentially might read our inconsequential interaction to see how little sense you're making.
@RayPaganJr2 жыл бұрын
@@2beJT Thank you.
@JeanPierreARNAUD214 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the video. Do you know if it can be put easily on passthrough mode while playing ?
@Guitartomguitar4 жыл бұрын
Hey Jean-Pierre. It's really easy to do that. If you turn the tuner on it bypasses all the effects.
@JeanPierreARNAUD214 жыл бұрын
@@Guitartomguitar Tks Tom
@stephenhookings19853 жыл бұрын
Been working on remote control of these devices - see kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p8xhhst51c6oopc.html Working with some folks (see description) on versatile remote control. I plan to make a Ctrlr panel for it ideally in Raspberry Pi with a massive touch screen :-)
@hiramob3 жыл бұрын
Looked for a lot of reviews and everyone barely talks about the expression pedal. Is it worth going for the b1x? I'm afraid I won't use it and I'll just buy a more expensive and bigger pedal.
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Hey. I find I personally dont use the expression pedal often and only for using the manual wah. I guess it can also be used as a volume pedal if you need that, but they would be the two main reasons to get it I guess.
@johnkeenan94952 жыл бұрын
How is the durability and use of the expression folks ?
@Guitartomguitar2 жыл бұрын
Hi John, I've had it a year or so, admittedly I don't use the expression pedals much, but I haven't had any trouble with them and nor have I seen any posts about people having issues with them.
@Marrabejby3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, if you find my question od topic Im sorry. Did you have ani opportunity to compare BX1 four with VOX StompLab 2B? If so, what Is your preference?
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Hi Marek. Sorry I haven't compared the two.
@Marrabejby3 жыл бұрын
@@Guitartomguitar thanks for reply anyway and keep up at good work, love your channel!
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
@@Marrabejby thanks Marek!
@jmwreck3 жыл бұрын
@@Marrabejby I would definitely go with the zoom, ms60b and above... the sound and updates are what makes these pedals great. plus you can edit the presets/patches in your computer using tonelib
@gagetaulbee29793 жыл бұрын
Are you able to use the wah with any of the effects? Or just the wah effects
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Hi. You can use wah with any effects, you can use any 5 effects at the same time.
@RHINOSAUR3 жыл бұрын
Let’s say I have a gig.... and I want to go from #23 to #45. Do I have to step on the foot pedal 22 times to get there, or is there a way to set it up so I can have all my favorite sounds in a group and easy to access?
@Guitartomguitar3 жыл бұрын
Hey. You can create a group of your favourite sounds in the user banks, so if for example you likes #23 and #45, you could copy those settings to pedals #51 and #52 so you only need to press a pedal once to get there. Also, to get to user banks you only need to press one button, so ultimately to get to the sounds you like you only need to press the pedal 3 or 4 times. Hope that helps.
@RHINOSAUR3 жыл бұрын
@@Guitartomguitar THANK YOU, Tom! Much appreciated!
@peterstein45443 жыл бұрын
Kann man die Overdubs auch speichern ?
@squidwardjtentacles3 жыл бұрын
How is it powered?
@edwardaddy9323 жыл бұрын
Does it have midi support?
@sanakassara2 жыл бұрын
What about using it with an Active Bass, any issues which should be considered?
@Guitartomguitar2 жыл бұрын
Hey, the only potential issue is that sometimes Active Basses can sound a bit weird with amp simulations, so you can just deselect the amp simulations (ie use the effects only). I haven't tested it myself but I don't think it will be a big issue for you.