Rusco Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"]Hi all, I’m going to take my first steps into the world of effects and have been looking at relatively cheap multi effects pedals such as [/color][/size][/font][url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/digitech-bp200/1583"][color=windowtext][font="Calibri"][size="3"]Digitech BP200[/size][/font][/color][/url][size="3"][color="#000000"][font="Calibri"] to try out. [/font][/color][/size] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [size="3"][color="#000000"][font="Calibri"]I can’t say I understand what all the effects names do so my thinking is cover as many as possible, knowing there will be compromises, and try out. I tend to play pop / rock type music and like the Muse sound.[/font][/color][/size] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [size="3"][color="#000000"][font="Calibri"]What is the general thought on multi effects ?, any recommendations in the lower / just starting end of the market ?[/font][/color][/size] [font="Calibri"][size="3"][color="#000000"] [/color][/size][/font] [size="3"][color="#000000"][font="Calibri"]Thanks... R[/font][/color][/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkpegasus4001 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Our guitarist uses Digitech. He has two identical, (one as a back up) he loves it. I personally don't like multi effects much as I prefer old analog units, but that's just me. I'm sure you will find the sounds you are after with that unit. Good luck and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 If you have no idea what effects you want, then I'd always suggest getting a multi FX unit. It'll save you a fortune in light up bricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I recently bought my first multi fx pedal, a Zoom B3, since the first Zoom bass one (506 bass). I have separate pedals too. The B3 is great for trying out different types of fx without spending a fortune. My plan is if I use, say an auto wah, consistently for a while I'll go and buy a dedicated one. The B3 will also be my DI box if needed too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 There's a great ART BCC (bass control centre) on sale here on the forum! Being sold by Eude, it's a great bit of kit. If I didnt already have my Boss ME-20b, I'd be on it! Multi fx are a great way to explore various effects and see how they can work for without spending too much cash. Most multi fx units have as many adjustable parameters as on single units so can be really quite versatile. Definitely cheaper and easier (don't need to buy loads of patch leads, noise suppressors, power supplies) than experimenting with single units. Anyway, Muse tone is possible with a decent fuzz. There's a couple of threads on this forum about it, do a search (top right hand corner) an see what it turns up! Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Multi Effects are the way to go. Buy second hand and then move it on once you know where you are going! I only use chorus with my fretless and nothing on the others but if I did go that route I would buy a floor POD. I had a blast though Silddix's one and it was fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Tipping Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I would recommend the Zoom B3 also .. I had a pile of individual pedals IMO the tone is 90% there .. but the control and flexibility is 200% there. For a covers band it is all I need (unless I ever need to use more than three effects simultaneously one the same song) For £150 (i.e. the price of one decent pedal) you get 99 to play with. The distortions are particularly decent as are the chorus effects .. for the "muse sound" I have found a bit of compression into two big muffs is a good start .. there might be better ones but it's not a tone I need very often .. I belted out hysteria during a sound check through a loud club PA a few weeks ago and it sounded HUGE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusco Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks for the replies and advice. I saw there is a massive thread on the Zoom B3 and it gets a lot of love, I'd not heard of that one and looks like it has most things covered. Cheers, R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Probably a bit late with this reply but thought i would add my little bit. I have used Roland 6B m/fx pedal for few yrs now based on what most people think - get one and see what you like - cheaper option. I tend to use a touch of comp mostly. Occasionally use the Ampeg SVT setting for Glenn Hughes sound with a touch of reverb. What i do like about them is the fact i can waste many an hour experimenting at home just for enjoyment and when i have a song that needs something a little extra i have a better understanding of the unit and what to look for. I've spoken with other bassists who think similarly but opted for the Boss ME unit which is cheaper. Both these units can be picked up fairly decent prices on BC or ebay. Saved me a lot of money buying seperates. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacedabass Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Hey there I'm selling a zoom bfx-708 multi effects unit for £25 posted. Great little unit to get you into the world of effects! http://basschat.co.uk/topic/170745-pedals-for-sale/ Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1976fenderhead Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Although I wasn't very positive on my reviews of the B3, I do think that in the OP's situation it's the ideal choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsmith1 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I have a BP80 which I have used - it's got a lot of different units. But the presets that come with it are IMO just trying to show off the unit. So I have started to tweak them to something that suits my purpose. The thing I don;t like is the bypass mode - sometimes rather than actually pressing both switches at the same time I'm a bit off and find that I've just changed the FX to another setting - which can be at best inconvenient and a din at worst. I have it also as a DI/Amp modeller in case my rig goes awry - I could go straight into the PA with it. I have just got a Source Audio Bass Envelope Filter - which has a pukka switch - and adds some sounds that the BP80 doesn't have. When I have the money then I would gradually replace the BP80 with a) Chorus Distortion c) Reverb/Delay d) Octave - probably in that sequence. And at present I fancy the TC Electronic Corona, the Source Audio Bass Multiwave Distortion Pro but not sure about the others. But for the time being the BP80 can do that. In the study/woodshed I am spoiled by mainly using Ampltiube SVX or Pod Farm and Presonus FireBox interface to the laptop where there are lots of things to twiddle about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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