PauBass Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I posted this yesterday on and old Zoom B3 thread but, since there hasn't been an replies I tought some of you might be missing on it.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Anyway, over in Talkbass they have started a petition asking Zoom to update the B3 so it supports more effects at a time...not sure if it will make a difference or not but signing won't cost us a penny and, who knows? ...maybe Zoom will listen! [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Petition here:[/font][/color] [url="https://www.change.org/petitions/zoom-corporation-firmware-update-zoom-b3-version-2-0"]https://www.change.o...-b3-version-2-0[/url] Talkbass thread here: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f36/petition-firmware-update-zoom-b3-1063185/"]http://www.talkbass....oom-b3-1063185/[/url] Worth a try in my opinion as it would make the B3 far more useful and versatile. Edited March 17, 2014 by PauBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Great idea. Signed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoo Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 I'm in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoirBass Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Signed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoham Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 And another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I've signed it, but to be fair I'm very happy with my B3 as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauBass Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 [quote name='mikeh' timestamp='1395472649' post='2402780'] I've signed it, but to be fair I'm very happy with my B3 as it is. [/quote] Me too but I would be even happier if it supported 5-6 effects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guybrush threepwood Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 All signed up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiMarco Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) LAL. Wish they'd just make it sound less mediocre. Right now it is just a rather big tuner. Edited March 23, 2014 by DiMarco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauBass Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) [quote name='DiMarco' timestamp='1395534228' post='2403536'] LAL. Wish they'd just make it sound less mediocre. Right now it is just a rather big tuner. [/quote] I'm surprise you even like the tuner Edited March 23, 2014 by PauBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratman Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 [quote name='PauBass' timestamp='1395565970' post='2403640'] I'm surprise you even like it as a tuner [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwaskior Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonshelley01 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 And done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefrash Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Signed. Although according to that link there is a technical reason why they cant do it, so is there much point. (i didnt read the whole thing just the first post) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 I'm pretty sure a few people have emailed them and they've said it wouldn't be possible to update due to the processor power needed for some effects. Would be great though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Given that response, I think I may look at running the B3 and MS-60B in series... I emailed Zoom in Japan about this some time ago and they said then that there were no plans, though they didn't mention a technical limit. Can't see why they can't put the B3 up to four effects though, it's the same processor as the MS-60B which does do 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoo Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 [quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1395963925' post='2408572'] . Can't see why they can't put the B3 up to four effects though, it's the same processor as the MS-60B which does do 4. [/quote] And presumably the same as the one in the B1on which can do 5, but loses the switching flexibility and triple screens. And looks like a drunkenly conceived prototype of a hybrid between a nintendo gameboy and an etch-a-sketch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 For those that didn't see the reply posted on the TB thread: [quote name='Zoom Corporation, Japan'] Dear Mr. Paul Moffat, Please be advised that Zoom has no intention to update B3 firmware which adds same simultaneous effects capability as G3, because 1. Bass effects and Amp simulation uses more DSP power than guitar effects. Wider frequency response and dynamic range raises larger ROM size and DSP clock consumption. Therefore more than 4 simultaneous effects causes frequent “DSP FULL” notice. 2. According to our market research, in general, bass player prefer to use fewer effects array compare to guitar player, and prefer simple to use. For example B3X does not exist because demand of expression pedal for bass effects is not strong. We would appreciate for the request of B3 firmware update, since it shows how much people loves the B3 and how much people expecting the update. However please understand why we cannot respond to your expectations because of reasons above. We will provide strong products continuously and respond to market demand by future products. Sincerely yours, ZOOM Corporation[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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