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Thanks for posting this! I've just picked up a Sub'N'Up mini and was keen to try to emulate an 8 string bass sound. I wouldn't have known where to start without your efforts. I added a little more gain to the octave up, and set some subtle modulation (chorus) to come in at the upper range of the dry knob. I found that in the Android app, some parameters were snapping to values outside of what you describe, but overall I'm pleased with the outcome. As you mention, not adding too much of the upper octave gives best results and doesn't make the sound too "chimey". I'm much more inclined to get tweaking other patches now, so thanks again for the crash course! I can see some late nights ahead.

Just get a new singer?

Yeah could do with some drive but I also like how neutral it is. I can use one of my drive/preamps for character.

Next gig for me covers band Nine Lives is Saturday May 4th (yay, Star Wars Day!) at Wilsons in Aberdeen

Blowin' In The Wind - Dylan

I had to look it up: https://www.wood-database.com/wood-articles/differences-between-hard-maple-and-soft-maple/ - seems like its probably denser than basswood

Nice one! Thanks for letting me know and I hope that the promotion is not too annoying! Ha! 🤣

Well I decided as much as I like the bass, the p-pickup sound just isn’t something I really enjoy. If I need a P-bass sound I can get close enough with my Yamaha BB. Decided to mod my P4 with some Turner multicoil pickups and go for a DIY budget Wal makeover. Not quite finished but getting close!!!

cross it with an Ion Bru advert.... I think it's a Epifani 3x10

Your band keeps coming up on my Facebook feed - looks like your sponsored posts are getting around!

Fanbois of the worst kind. Worse than the Ernie Ball shower.

+1 for the Harley Benton "iso-ac" series. Another cost effective way to do this is to run a regular daisy chain but add joyo zgp adapters on all but one pedal. Then they're isolated from each other.

On Saturday May 4th my band 'Shreds.' hits The Victoria Inn in Derby... if you're nearby and like punk / hardcore, you won't want to miss this show! Tickets are only £10 !!! Let me know if you plan to be there! If you aren't nearby and want to catch another show, you can find other dates on Bandcamp and Songkick (https://shredshc.bandcamp.com/)

If you still have all the rest of the band why not continue but with a new singer?

Thanks for all the help people, it's a steep learning curve for me so thanks for being non-judgemental and generous with your knowledge. I think my rough plan is to spend more on cabs on the whole. I've contacted Alex at BF so see what he recommends too, but maybe try to get hold of a Barefaced One10, see how I go and whether need to double up in the future, or maybe just a Two10 if I can find one. And look for an Ashdown RM 500 or OriginAL, then maybe invest in an ABM later on, (and hopefully keep the class D for spare/portability.)

I've mostly used multi-fx, with a brief forray into individual physical pedals, but to date had yet to find the 'perfect' setup for me. The B2Four is not perfect, but it ticks most of my boxes. The Great Build quality - Feels solid, all switches feel solid and have a nice positive click to them, the display is clear (Tho perhaps a wee bit small) and can be seen when the pedal in on the floor. The up/down/left/right switches alos have a nice click and can be used with my foot. Size - Small and light enough to carry in front pocket of my gig bag. Power - Can be driven from a 500ma+ 9v supply (One comes with the unit) and also via the USB-C connection with a power brick or from a computer. Control Interface - Without doubt the best user interface I've seen from Zoom (I've tried the MS-60B, B3, B1XFour) this blows them away (imho). The up/down/left/right switches are large enough to allow foot control and have a nice click to them (I would prefer them in a diamond pattern but these work well). It is easy to select up to three patches using the main foot switches, combined with the patch memory/effect foot switch it allows me to easily select one of three patches and to toggle the first three effects on/off, this works well for my gig needs. Input - Single 1/4 inch for bass and an aux 3.5mm for stuff. There is also an expression pedal input to drive the 3 or 4 pedal control parameters. Output - DI with gnd lift, mono/stereo amp and a 3.5mm headphone output (No need for an adapter). Tuner - Responsive and deals with my 5ers. I miss the LEDs of the B1XFour, but this does the job. The Good Sounds - I like the sounds. You can hear some of these here and Bass The World gives it a good review The could be better Preset Patches - Not uncommon, but they do not reflect the sounds I'm looking for, but easy enough to change. Software - IOS only at present and paid for (tho only about a quid) I do not understand this at all! Fortunately I've an iPad so can use this, but my phone is Android and my main computer is Apple. Hopefully Zoom will release other versions or ToneLib will add B2Four support. The device offers fairly good on device editing so this is not a major issue, rather a nice to have. Overall this is a win for me. A single pedal that can do all I need, small enough to easily lug about, can be powered from a USB brick and allows iPad programming (tho the on device editing is fairly good) and with a DI output for the odd occasions if I need it. I will dig deeper for a while, but I suspect that my other f/x units will go up here on BC for sale. Updates will follow as I learn more. Sam x A great video about how to use the unit