zonular Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 For home practice which gives you more.milage , something like a zoom b3n or a do box like the fender downtown? I've a b1on which is grand but is about to be stolen by my daughter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 I use the zoom for everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonular Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 I should add, my main playing is done thru a b10n or a g3n that's about it. Still have some amps but just makes more sense in a semi d house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 DI is essential for plugging into a PA or desk for providing a balanced signal with the correct impedance. Multi FX are great for making awesome space noises and such. Some fx units will provide a line level signal, which is louder than standard bass/fx pedal outputs, which might be the right impedance, or balanced, or not. I think the original Zoom B3?has a dedicated DI output as well as a normal 1/4” output, so that might be worth looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 HX Stomp. That is all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Depends what your budget is. Loads of options, the B1 Four has plenty of fans, the B3n as well. Boss do the GT1B as well. You could pick something else up second hand. If you know you're way around the Zoom pedals, stick with them, and use the excuse that your old pedal is being "loaned out" to get something new. If you budget over £200, then the market opens up a wee bit more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Helix Stomp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonular Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 Tbh I'm happy with the tones from the zoom stuff, don't know how much better the helix would be just for home practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonular Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 It was more using a Di as an tone shaping device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Depends how you practice. I like to jam along to songs, so I like a stereo line in that I can mix to taste. I have a Zoom b3, but it lacks that facility. I've used a Korg Pandora PX4d, but it's pots are worn out. I've settled on a cheap multi-track mixing desk. It may have no built in fx, but it does have a blendable loop, and if you want a stomp box as a front end, it can deliver 48v phantom power if needed, so only one cable to the box. Keeps it tidy. It's also really clean-sounding, is all analogue and can really drive a "proper" pair of headphones. Best part is its flexibility. It's been partnered with various stomp boxes and pre-amps, myriad different basses, fed power amps to drive cabs. There's not a device that I can't patch into it one way or another. It's about 30cm² by about 5 cm deep and sits on a desk in the corner, permanently ready to go. If I record again, I'll take it along just as a personal headphone monitor mixer. I've had problems with the sound I've had back from the desk before, and this would have eliminated that, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 42 minutes ago, zonular said: Tbh I'm happy with the tones from the zoom stuff, don't know how much better the helix would be just for home practice B1Four then 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 5, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonular Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 Added cost and predicted market is my guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 5, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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