ratman

I think I can help you here. 1. You can set up any patch so that some (or all) the effects are on when you select the patch. Whatever states of on/off you last had the effects when you used patch, they'll be the same when you next select that patch. The B3 only allows 3 models per patch, unlike the G3 guitar version which allows 6. So on the B3, if you want an amp sim and a compressor, that only leaves you 1 slot for a fuzz or whatever effect you want to add there. One way around this is to have several patches with your fave amp & compressor set up identically, and each patch could have a different effect as the 3rd slot. All you have to do then is go from patch to patch to get to your next effect. 2. I use my B3 as individual stomp boxes. It does it realy well. It isn't as easy and quick to jump from one patch to the next as some of the more expensive multi effects units out there. Zoom have packed this unit full of features & sounds and for the price there were always going to be limitations. Quick patch switching is one of them. To change patches you need to press and hold your foot on the no1 footswitch for 2 seconds. This puts the B3 in patch switch mode. Now you can use the no2 & no3 footswitches to scroll up or down the patch list (A0 to A9, B0 to B9 etc all the way up to J0 to J9) and select the next patch you want. Then you have to press and hold the no1 footswitch for 2 seconds again to activate the patch. It's a bit of a faff and if you want instant patch changes and more slots for amps & effects then maybe the B3 isn't what you need. If I need more than one effect for a particular song I just set up a patch with both effects in and I don't need to worry about patch changes mid song. There are so many memory slots you'll never run out. And the bundled Edit & Share software makes it a doddle to save your entire patch list. 3. If you use an expression pedal for the pitch shifter, it controls the wet/dry balance. If you use an expression pedal on the octaver, it controls the output level of the octave down effect. 4. Tap tempo can either be done with your finger using the dedicated button just above the middle display, or, by plugging in a footswitch, so you can do it on the fly whilst playing. Dead handy. The only shame here is that you can either plug in a control switch OR an expression pedal, not both, as there's only one input socket. I did once try to use an A/B box to plug in a expression pedal and a switch but only the switch worked. Then I realised that the switch and the A/B box used mono cables and the expression pedal used a stereo cable. Buggered. Back to the point, it's one or the other I'm afraid. There are some limitations to the B3 but it is chock full of useable sounds and for the money it's a steal. If you're in London, shout me, you're welcome to come and play with my B3 and see for yourself what it does. I hope this helps answer your questions.

PM'd.

I am right handed and play the bass that way too. But, I am left footed (seriously, I couldn't kick a lame cat with my right foot). Am I alone with this rare talent?

Wouldn't you be better off thinking about a second 4x10 to add to the one you've already got? They'd be a heck of a sight easier to move around, and you'd have a choice of how many cabs to take to your gigs.

[quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1378707688' post='2203334'] i then to have the problem that my tshirt hangs between bass and belt. The belt is fine but the amount of tiny holes I get in my tshirt drives me mad [/quote] me too! so many ruined t shirts.....

[quote name='Mattbass97' timestamp='1349198891' post='1823205'] 1Spot by visual sound £20 and then buy a diago daisy chain both are top notch no problems with the 1Spot ive had it a while now and its powered up to 11 pedals at one time without any noise now powers around 6 [/quote] I've been using a 1 Spots for years with no noise issues. Mine currently powers 10 pedals. It delivers 2A (2000mA), and has around 3 metres of cable too. They're great.

I'm not seeing any Cliff Richard on this list! Surely somebody wants to own up..............

[quote name='Thunderpaws' timestamp='1378318133' post='2198598'] Will do Ratman....why you called Ratman? [/quote] Ratman comes from a sig I used to use in my gaming days. Anybody remember the Americas Army game? It kicked ass for a few years before COD multiplayer took over. If you're impressed with the amp on 'phones, you better get a nappy on when you crank it up with a cab or two as you may soil yourself through sheer delight

In The City - The Jam.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1378378179' post='2199294'] Just taking the p, as usual. I didn't really expect you to travel from Aberdeen to London to fix mah cludgie! [/quote] What in heavens name is a cludgie? Sounds personal and painful to me.

It's always a lot harder to play without a drummer. Whenever I've had to do it I usually keep things simple, ie no fancy stuff, and I pump the 1 of each bar to really mark it. Also don't stress in these situations. It'll come a lot easier if you can relax into it. Timekeeping is something we all take for granted when it works as there's normally a drummer there to lead it, but it is harder without one, and the whole band have to get used to the feel of the songs in this situation. It may take a few gigs to settle down with it. Gigs without a drummer has made me so much more aware of tempos. A couple of BPM either way can kill a groove. I think about tempos a lot more now than I ever did, whether I'm playing with a drummer or not. I would suggest practising your bass parts to find the right tempo for the songs (assuming you will be counting them in). It'll save having to speed up/slow down the tempo on a gig because you started it too slow/fast. Best of luck, and enjoy the gigs

Sounds pretty compressed to me.

Man, you're going to love it. The day I bought mine, everything changed. Seriously fat tone and tons of volume, it doesn't get much better than that Let us know what you think of it too.

I'd ask him does he prefer Marmite (which as we all know, tastes disgusting), or Vegemite (which is deeeelicious).

I have a B3, and I find the wet/dry blend option that most of the models have really helps to retain my depth of tone. I don't need much wet in there to get really usaeable sounds. A cracking piece of kit. From what I hear about the MS60B it's great too, I'd love to try one.

After years of humping around flight cased amps that weighed around 25kg, I wouldn't swap my Streamliner for anything. It's the lightest and best sounding amp I've ever had.

I remember a lot of practise rooms in the late 80's and early 90's having H&H and Carlsbro amps. Under powered and utter crap. Ah, those were the days....

This post has just reminded me that I have a Nady 201 somewhere. I might get it out for a spin soon. I haven't used it in years but I don't recall having any issues with it in the past.

At least it wasn't 15 drummers playing whatever that song was that Cosy Powell had a hit with. But I bet someone here can find a clip of something close....... I'm kidding. Please don't lol.

Slightly off topic here, but I once did a gig with a drummer that had a (20 year old) photo of himself, and his name, on his kick drum head. And he turned out to be a terrible drummer. Another case of all the toys but no talent. That was a painfully long night. Back on topic, the only pain in the ass here is if you play in more than one band. You'll forever be swapping heads for gigs.

Thanks to you all for your answers. I understand this a lot better now

I've heard that the MU includes insurance as part of your membership, but all I could find on their site was this: 'Members are insured for legal liability of £10m, to cover injury to members of the public or damage to property. You also get instrument and equipment insurance up to £2,000, Personal Accident cover and tax investigation cover'. I'm not sure if this is the same as public liability insurance. Can anyone shed any light on this??

I just bought a pedal from McNach. He's been more than helpful through the process, he got it delivered quick sharp and his packaging was top notch too. Great BCer. Thanks.

Seriously, someone here has got to know something about impedance and buffering.....

I bought a pedal off Pete. A no stress transaction, everyone is happy. Thanks Pete.