dave_bass5

yeah, I have other boxes that could sit in between but that would involve two foot switches. I didnt want to go to using 3 or more pedals. Going the single box, multi FX route instead but still not settled on what yet.

Yeah, I did end up getting one. it has a lovely rich tone, but also a noticeable volume increase.

I just cant settle on anything lol. Ive had the B2-four twice now. My criteria keeps changing, but always based on size (must fit in the pocket of my Bass gig bag). I too use public transport and can get everything i need in to the gig bag (obviously not amp or cab, but those are normally supplied). I don’t want to be taking a bag as well, otherwise id probably get something bigger, as you suggest. One min i don’t need any amp sims etc, and just want a good basic tone and a dirty tone (my EBS Microbass 3 does this so well), but then i got the the GP-5 just to see what all the fuss is about (on my second now but this one is staying), and this gives me modulation and amp sims etc, which ive been using, but its not a versatile as the Zooms. While ive been using the GP-5 with the Chocolate Plus controller, and it works perfectly when playing, it’s more a set and play device, which means tweaking is a pain at a gig or rehearsal. Saying that, i find i dont tend to waste time tweaking it when i should be playing. Thats been a god send, but it would be nice if i could make adjustments a bit easier on the fly. As all my home practice is with headphones i can be over critical. With a band anything ive had works fine, but at home i found the Zoom stuff lacks a bit of sparkle. The only thing thats now putting me off the Zoom’s is that i cant see any way of turning more than one block on and off with just the one footswitch. I could do this with my old Stomp, and can do it with GP-5. For example, turning on a phaser or chorus and EQ at the same time to help balance the tone and volume out is really useful. Same with OD/EQ etc. I did get the MS60B+ with the intention of using it just as a modulation pedal, along with the EBS, But then it became complicated as i had all the other things the MS60B+ could do, and i questioned if i needed to keep the MB3. But then the MS60B+ only has the one footswitch switch (i know it has the other flat ones), so that wasn't ideal. I will sell the MB3 soon, but god knows what I’ll own this time next week lol. Last year when i got back in to bass, and not wanting to got use FX, i went through 7 pedals in a couple of months.

Just a heads up. Very tempted to get one of these (again) at this price.

Having old just dug out my MODX7+ to use, then this comes along. I love the MODX, had a 6 and now a 7+, but of the past year been using soft synths. I think this is going to be change very soon.

Thanks, this is how I was thinking. Too much of a gamble. Im going to take my old set up of Mixer, small digital recorder placed at the front/centre of the stage and feed that back to my mixer. Then monitor both with IEM's. Not perfect and ill have my keys coming back in from the stage monitors, but this is how I used to set up before the got the XR18. I was thinking the XR18 would also work but it's more to set up.

Haha, yeah, that's quite a 'blanket' statement but possibly true. 😎

Apparently Sire is also good enough for MM, and yet....... 😀

I still have a B1-Four, and recently got a 60B+ and compared them to the GP-5. Ended up with the GP-5 for my use.

Interesting as i found the complete opposite with the amps and cabs. To my ears all the Zoom stuff sounds like it has a blanket over it. I haven’t tried the B6 yet though. I do think the Zoom stuff is better overall though.

Cant recommend the EBS Microbass 3 highly enough. DI (2), tuner, comp and second drive channel.

Thanks. If it’s boost and cut I’ll get one asap.

Well, new GP-5 arrived and it's going back. No way can I get the midi control working with this one (well, I did a couple of times, but the it stoped). I tried two Chocolate Plus footswitches, both still set up from when I had the first GP-5 (which worked 100%). Meh, ill give Tonex a go. EDIT: User error. I forgot that the GP-5 needs to be powered via USB and not from a mains supply.

First slap and it will go flying across the room 😂

On my iPhone 17pro, using iOS 26, when I’m inputting text to any of the boxes there is what looks like a window over the top. I can faintly see what I’m typing, and everything seems to work ok but it’s so faint it’s hard to read.

This is the video that put me off, although i still think it’s a good purchase for the money.

Owners? Not seen anyone here that has one yet.

I watched a video today on this and now think I’ll pass at the moment. i hadn’t realised the EQ is boost only. I’ll put it on my Christmas list though.

Well it did so i got it, posted above.

Just be aware the drum machine is in the app, not the pedal as far as i can see. it’s nowhere near as versatile as the Zoom IMO, but i feel the amps and cabs sound more convincing.

Back down to £52, and when i went to check out i noticed i have £13.99 amazon credit, so total came to £38. Thanks for the heads up. At least i have a use for one of the Chocolate foot switches i brought again.

I paid £65 for mine but sent it back, purely to free up some funds, but I’m also itching to try a ToneX (going to sell my Microbass 3 to fund it), but if the offer comes up again I’ll jump on it anyway.

Can’t see that price at my end. Still showing £65

Can i ask what the protocol is when you turn up to a venue that has something like an XR32 and i want to control my own IEM mix. Do sound guys normally allow us to connect to their system and use Mixing station etc?

I do find a bit of spatial widening makes can make quite a difference. Gives the instruments a bit more separation and clarity.