DaleASmith

Hi people. I searched for help on here but couldn't find what I needed so I've started a new topic. When setting up a patch on the Zoom MS 60b, the issue I'm having is that each "pedal" in my patch requires turning on and off individually. For example, I have an Auto Q and a Big Muff as one patch. When I scroll to the patch, the footswitch activates both pedals initially. but then each pedal operates separately rather than the full patch. ie, If I turn the Zoom 60b off, it will only deactivate the first pedal in the chain, and not the full patch. Clearly I want these to turn on/off at the same time... anyone one familiar with this pedal?

Picked up an ABM 500 II head as a replacement for my deceased MK1 500 4x10 combo. Ex Ashdown refurb. 😁

Just found this... " To be specific, there exists a "Mix" parameter for each B3 amplifier sim that should be set based on your connected equipment, usage intent, and ultimately, the tone that is desired. The "Mix" in this case is the level of the preamp simulation vs. the cabinet-effected simulation. The lukewarm default for all amp sims on the B3 is always an ineffective 50%. Yes, you will hear something using that value, but it most likely is not exactly what you want to hear. To keep things simple for now, I will only focus on this "Mix" parameter for the amp sims and not any other patch-level (i.e. TOTAL menu) or device-level (i.e. GLOBAL menu) parameters. For my "power amp and real bass cabinets" situation (see my previous posts) I have found the best results are achieved using 100% of the preamp sim and 0% of the cabinet sim. This equates to a "Mix" parameter value of 0 and NOT the default value of 50. IMHO this difference has a very measurable impact on the resulting tone and is worthy of your attention and experimentation. In situations where you are feeding a mixer, recorder or projecting through a full-range monitor speaker (QSC K, Mackie SRM, etc.) I have found the best results are achieved using 0% of the preamp sim and 100% of the cabinet sim. This equates to a "Mix" parameter value of 100 and NOT the default value of 50. Try it for yourself and it is likely the B3 will then become your new best friend. " Interesting. Only thing not covered is whether the MIX function applies to all outputs or either DI / Amp outputs.. Further reading would indicate that Cab Sim is applied to both, or not. Seems odd to me that you cant send a Cab Sim to DI and no Cab Sim to your amp... I'm fairly sure Line6 have always had this option. DI has the cab sim applied, but the standard output doesn't..

@PaulThePlug thanks for that. The above quote regarding the pre/post seems odd to me in that, if a Cab Sim takes up one slot, then you have to have it selected to be sent to the DI, which is fine. But, then surely it is also sent to the amp via the output, which you wouldn't want right? I've not read the manual as I don't own the unit but I'm just considering my options..

Can I jump on this thread an ask a related question? I'd like to use a B3 as discussed above. 3 individual stomp boxes essentially. My question is, can I use a Cab Sim to the DI output even when all three stomp-boxes aren't engaged? ( ie just the bass signal going into the unit ) Also, Can I have Cab Sim to the DI and not to the output that goes to my bass amp? cheers

Hi. I did contact them, but the parts alone made in none economical, along with the fact I wanted to swap to a head instead of a combo in any case. (this amp was originally a combo but I separated it from the 4x10 speakers). No doubt about the quality of their customer service though...👍

@glassmoon thanks for the reply. What you have said is pretty much what I've read. I'm after another ABM head after mine spontaneously combusted a month ago, and this pedal opened up the option to just buy a decent power amp and run a pedal setup, but with Ashdown tone..

As an ex owner of an ABM ( MK1 ) is it safe to say this isn't for me if I want the AMB tone? I use the valve grind dial around 3pm and love that warm valve breakup. Best sounding amp I've had and looking to get another, but was looking at this as an alternative...

😂 That's not what I meant, but I guess you already know that...🙂 If I've misunderstood I'm happy to be enlightened..

Agree. Spoonman and Interstate Love Song are both Killer bass lines

surely there's a bigger risk of distortion from a smaller amp. Just as in HiFi. If your cab can handle 800watts and you run a 300 watt amp into it at full tilt, there's a risk of the power amp distorting, producing non sine waves and wrecking your speakers. Maybe that's what your hearing. Your safest bet is to use an amp that is too big for the job, not too small.

I know not to trust the manufacturers demos, and there's no way I could justify spending £400 on one, BUT.. they sounds absolutely sublime.... and I want one..

Love that old Peavey Gear ❤️

So my Mk1 ABM 500 is beyond saving. 😔 Anyone with an EVO 1 or 2 ABM 500 or 900 ( head or combo ) laying around they're not using? 🙏

Gutted. My ABM500 EVO MK1 blew up yesterday. And I do mean blew up. Fire, Smoke, the lot. Power amp has gone. Pretty expensive to replace, so I'm just having the PA disconnected and going to use the head as a pre amp. Having new valve put in while its open..

Wal pro bass. ‘78 I think.