You can't find a better pedal at this price point. Hell, you can't find a pedal this good 1 or 2 price tiers above! Words can't express how happy I am with this little unit.
I love the simplicity with which you made the video. Straight to the point explanations with demo. I really appreciate your style. Thank you for the video
Hope you found this useful! Here is the link if youre interested in buying it (I make a very small commission) geni.us/ZJB7q I am using a Fender Jazz Bass and have the bridge pickup volume at 100% and the neck and tone controls at 50% and the interface is a UA Apollo Twin.
Thank you for this! I think I found out about this pedal thanks to google, but mainly because of this video! So many different titles, and options I wouldn’t know which one to try, but this video is straightforward and honestly if I was any more excited to try it out, I’d play this video on repeats until mine gets here!
@@darthcreepio I did - I bought the B1X Four version - just so I can have the extra foot pedal. I had a few minutes to play through the sounds last night and am now reading the huge manual - but I already made a few loops over the built-in drum machine and jammed over it - a lot of fun
Beeing playing bass for many years, that multi is really surprisingly good ! So good that I've also bought a g1x four, with these two you can play and record with really good sounds.
This was an exceptionally good vid! Very thorough, and informative. Really enhanced my decision making ability. I wanted a multi effects bass pedal, that worked well, was durable, expandable, and fun to use. Sound wise, this was in the running. However, being a plastic box, and the expression pedal attached, were both deal breakers for me. I went with the Zoom B3N and a Zoom FP02M expression pedal. I'm actually glad I did. Similar functionality to this pedal, but a little more with the durability of a tank! But, this one would make a good backup, hmmmmm...
I bought the g1x four last year and absolutely love it. Since then I’ve gotten a bass and have been looking for a good bass pedal and this has sold me I’m definitely gonna buy one today.
Great review! Especially liked the mention of the optimal power supply - and of course your playing was quite nice and appropriate for the patches - 👍🏼👍🏼
Greetings from NYC. Since I wouldn’t depend on the looping station or the rhythm patterns if I bought one of these pedals, I’m not even worried about the diminished structural integrity of the plastic. This is definitely one of the reviews that is tempting me to buy one.
It's alright, getting a lot of noise when using USB power so I had to get a proper power supply. The d'addario 0.5A charger works just as good as the zoom one (the official charger is way overpriced). Overall decent, just wish I could get rid of some of the noise when using it thru an interface. Also I should note the noise issue is significantly reduced when running the bass in passive mode, which doesn't give me some of the pre amp modeling I would have liked, but those options are also in the pedal.
It's the same as any other multi-fx, alot of mix bag but nothing that out preforms,the compressors are nice,the Auto Wah is nice,the octaver whammy is fun,the distortion is nice,but most of the modulated effects still don't have bite or don't behave like you want,it greatly depends on the setup and strings,the synth and talkbox section was a let down so do not buy for those,drum loops and looper are decent for practice,price is good,if you want a really high featured portable head phone amp it's a good buy.
Thanks for your review. I was considering the Valeton Dapper Bass, but the Zoom seems to be a better value. And I’m learning. One thing I often wonder about, is why is there such a difference in price between a multi effect pedal and single pedals. You can get 100 FX for a 100 box and 1 pedal for the same. Yes quality… no one came up with a competitive quality product: say 10 high quality pedals bundled for 500… ? Thanks again 🙏
Thanks for commenting Emmanuel. I have long wondered that myself. Obviously the quality of each individual pedal will be higher than if its in a multi effects unit, but with some of the higher end multi effects unit the quality of the effects are the same as individual pedals.
A lot of the single effect pedals I have encountered are typically made of more durable material that can stand getting roughed up a bit. I feel you're paying more for the overall housing materials and such than anything else. If you could take this pedal and put it into a steel casing with high quality bearings and foot switches, the price would jump big time. Edit - you would likely need some sort of heat dispersion if this circuitry was inside a steel casing as well. Again driving up the price.
Thank You Levi. Makes sense. I’ve been using the multi-effect for a year now. Although it’s great I find myself always using the same effects. I have created some too. Yet, I think for those doing live shows, I can see that for full flexibility and ease of use having single effects makes more sense. 🤔
Was that Dust Devil you played thru the distortion? Respect. I have one of these for recording. I use a DI signal and blend in fx, often panned left and right of the kick one notch. Used to be a one clean line guy, but I'm hooked on my cheapo pedal. Totally endorse.
Hey! Is it possible to connect it directly to a computer? I'm looking for an affordable multi effects with computer connectivity. If not, do you have any idea of a model that fits this category without spending a lot of money? Thanks
Thanks for such a comprehensive review, Tom. I immediately pulled the trigger on one! (Went for the B1 Four.) I've got the very excellent Sansamp VT Bass Deluxe that I run through my Fender Rumble 500 stack and that gives me the sounds I need for gigging...but this sounds remarkably good for the price and the drums/looper will make practising a lot more enjoyable! Liked and subbed! 😎👍
Thanks Lloydy. That is an impressive rig you have man! The unit is really good for the price, and importantly lots of fun to mess around with. Hope you like it.
6:10 Can anyone justify this effect? I’ve always said that a creative mind can find a way to work with the strangest of conditions, but this sounds like it throws away a vast majority of your dry signal in favor of something impractical. This sounds like something you’d get if you experiment with random knobs on a synth, but here it is as a preset taking up valuable and limited space.
I was thinking about this one then saw your review and it persuaded me to buy it. Lot of bang for the buck. Is there a way of saving a looped recording in the memory bank to recall at a later date to play back? If so, I can't figure it out. I've done something that looks like it saved but I can't figure out how to play it back.
I copied the Thundercat Filter with 1. Dyn Conp (6, slow, 50, 50) 2. Z tron (7, 7,, 25, 83) 3. BaMn Pitch (12, 0, 7, 50) 4 and 5 are bypass and for me it sound legit NOTHING like yours. Can someone help me?
I've used zoom pedals for years. Could you demo the b3? The stompbox like layout on my g3 for guitar allows on the fly adjustment of sound. B3 might be just what some of us need o bass.
About the charging - I see it is written that the USB input requires 5V, but is that meant to go along with a particular current? Or does it not matter? Thanks! :)
Can you put for exemple 3 effects at the same time? I want to do call of ktulu and I search a pedal which can do fuzz,wah and distortion at the same time
Hi. As far as I know there is no internal hard drive on the unit to allow you to do that and I havent used the software interface. So sorry I can't help you very much, hopefully someone else can.
@@Guitartomguitar Thanks for responding. I just started practicing yesterday on my boyfriend's pedal, but once I can start playing a little bit I'll buy a different pedal. Would also work as a reward then 😜
Hi Michael. Yep, you can connect headphones to the output and play it through that, although someone on the comments here did mention that they find the volume too low. For me its ok.
I’m wanting to get into bass, I just want to practice for fun and have to play quietly, would it be e worth it to buy this instead of an amp to I can play in my apartment? Or do I still need an amp
Hi Allen, theres no reason you couldn't use it on electric guitar, although as the effects are tailored for bass, they probably wouldn't sound the best on guitar. I'm no expert on that through as I haven't tried it myself.
With the SYNTH feature, what are the limitations VS an actual top grade synth pedal? I'm still messing around with this pedal and like how configurable each preset is. The MJ Synth has 3 pages of options. Here's my attempt to tweak it. Still more to explore ruclips.net/video/6M_JjBub2EM/видео.html
Looked for a lot of reviews and everyone barely talks about the expression pedal. Is it worth going for the b1x? I'm afraid I won't use it and I'll just buy a more expensive and bigger pedal.
Hey. I find I personally dont use the expression pedal often and only for using the manual wah. I guess it can also be used as a volume pedal if you need that, but they would be the two main reasons to get it I guess.
Hey, metal and hardcore is not my normal style, but it does have lots of different distortion effects, so you could probably find something that you like.
Let’s say I have a gig.... and I want to go from #23 to #45. Do I have to step on the foot pedal 22 times to get there, or is there a way to set it up so I can have all my favorite sounds in a group and easy to access?
Hey. You can create a group of your favourite sounds in the user banks, so if for example you likes #23 and #45, you could copy those settings to pedals #51 and #52 so you only need to press a pedal once to get there. Also, to get to user banks you only need to press one button, so ultimately to get to the sounds you like you only need to press the pedal 3 or 4 times. Hope that helps.
Hi Tom, if you find my question od topic Im sorry. Did you have ani opportunity to compare BX1 four with VOX StompLab 2B? If so, what Is your preference?
@@Marrabejby I would definitely go with the zoom, ms60b and above... the sound and updates are what makes these pedals great. plus you can edit the presets/patches in your computer using tonelib
![The Ultimate Bass Multi-Effect Pedal For Under $100?! - Zoom B1 Four [Demo]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/1KEGjPpSNtQ/mqdefault.jpg)
You can't find a better pedal at this price point. Hell, you can't find a pedal this good 1 or 2 price tiers above! Words can't express how happy I am with this little unit.
This has sold it for me!! The hard work behind this video is so evident and makes it eminently watchable !! Thank you!
Thanks Laurie! Glad you found it helpful.
I love the simplicity with which you made the video. Straight to the point explanations with demo. I really appreciate your style. Thank you for the video
I got one now... Bought it last two weeks at a local guitar store here in Manila... It sounds cool and fits in the sounds that I need. 🙂
Thanks for this review... I see what sounds that I will get when I buy one 🙂
@@paulanthonycolina9574 No worries. Thanks Paul.
How much u paid for it coz im planning to buy one?
Yours was the review among many that sold me! I bought one yesterday and can’t wait for its delivery!
Great! I hope you like it
Hope you found this useful! Here is the link if youre interested in buying it (I make a very small commission) geni.us/ZJB7q I am using a Fender Jazz Bass and have the bridge pickup volume at 100% and the neck and tone controls at 50% and the interface is a UA Apollo Twin.
Thank you for this! I think I found out about this pedal thanks to google, but mainly because of this video! So many different titles, and options I wouldn’t know which one to try, but this video is straightforward and honestly if I was any more excited to try it out, I’d play this video on repeats until mine gets here!
I just got one. I will have fun with it tonight
Does it have a whammy pedal
I got this for Christmas last year, but without the expression pedal. I love it. Sounds great and it’s easy to use.
Great to hear. I still use it alot and find it really useful for a variety of sounds.
Great demo video !!! Thank You !!!
I just ordered one today from Sweetwater. After seeing this I'm now more excited. I can make great fun music with this sound maker.
Great. Hope you like it!
Just bought mine and happy to have come across this vídeo. Thanks🙏🏾
Thanks for the very thorough review. I was thinking of buying this for a while and am closer to committing.
Michael Casale thanks Michael. Happy it’s helped you.
Hey Michael curious if you ended up getting it and how you're liking it if you did get it
@@darthcreepio I did - I bought the B1X Four version - just so I can have the extra foot pedal. I had a few minutes to play through the sounds last night and am now reading the huge manual - but I already made a few loops over the built-in drum machine and jammed over it - a lot of fun
It's well worth picking one up. So cheap!
Cracking review. Thanks for such a comprehensive overview. Cheers.
Glad it was helpful!
Beeing playing bass for many years, that multi is really surprisingly good ! So good that I've also bought a g1x four, with these two you can play and record with really good sounds.
This was an exceptionally good vid! Very thorough, and informative. Really enhanced my decision making ability. I wanted a multi effects bass pedal, that worked well, was durable, expandable, and fun to use. Sound wise, this was in the running. However, being a plastic box, and the expression pedal attached, were both deal breakers for me. I went with the Zoom B3N and a Zoom FP02M expression pedal. I'm actually glad I did. Similar functionality to this pedal, but a little more with the durability of a tank! But, this one would make a good backup, hmmmmm...
Ol' Roy MTB, etc. Thanks for the feedback. Happy it helped you out and hope you enjoy your new pedals!
@@Guitartomguitar 🤘👊👊🤘
I bought the g1x four last year and absolutely love it. Since then I’ve gotten a bass and have been looking for a good bass pedal and this has sold me I’m definitely gonna buy one today.
Mine is on its way, can’t wait!🤘
cool Andrew. Hope you enjoy it!
Worth it to buy?
such a great review for someone who's planning to have one soon. More powers to you Tom!
Thanks for your expert demonstration 👈🏽
Great review! Especially liked the mention of the optimal power supply - and of course your playing was quite nice and appropriate for the patches - 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks!
sharp and concise
Cool thinking about picking one up. Thanks for the demo.
Adrian Sekaquaptewa No worries thanks Adrian
I use these for effects (sans pedal) for a couple of my synths. Very good and the price is right.
⭐⭐⭐Your review is the most comprehensive I have found on this product. Thank you very much.⭐⭐⭐
Christopher Soprano -sculptor Thanks Christopher! Pleased it helped you.
Thanks for the thundercat setting. Have you created any new custom patches? Please share if so.
I recently purchased one for $119 here in the US (due to inflation), and for the price I cannot complain. It does everything I want it to do and more.
Can you line up a new patch before selecting it mate? Eg can you be playing a clean sound and line up a different sound without actually selecting it?
thank you for the detail.
You're welcome. Thanks Rodricas.
@@Guitartomguitar i just ordered.
Such a great video!
thanks Alberto
I'm gonna get this for school, as I don't wanna get a crazy expensive Amp. I know my director's gonna freak (in a good way) when he sees it.
Cool, I hope you like it.
Greetings from NYC. Since I wouldn’t depend on the looping station or the rhythm patterns if I bought one of these pedals, I’m not even worried about the diminished structural integrity of the plastic. This is definitely one of the reviews that is tempting me to buy one.
Thanks, glad it helped you.
Does it have delay and reverb
I think it does.
The b1 four can be had easily for $60 used. I just got one. Amazing little thing.
Bought it through your Link. Great Review!!
thanks Doug
It's alright, getting a lot of noise when using USB power so I had to get a proper power supply. The d'addario 0.5A charger works just as good as the zoom one (the official charger is way overpriced). Overall decent, just wish I could get rid of some of the noise when using it thru an interface. Also I should note the noise issue is significantly reduced when running the bass in passive mode, which doesn't give me some of the pre amp modeling I would have liked, but those options are also in the pedal.
THANK YOU SO MUCH BRO
No problem
Awesome! Mine came with patches for guitar. Where did you find the bass patch bundle? Great vid.
Imma cop this. More Bang for my buck 😎
It's the same as any other multi-fx, alot of mix bag but nothing that out preforms,the compressors are nice,the Auto Wah is nice,the octaver whammy is fun,the distortion is nice,but most of the modulated effects still don't have bite or don't behave like you want,it greatly depends on the setup and strings,the synth and talkbox section was a let down so do not buy for those,drum loops and looper are decent for practice,price is good,if you want a really high featured portable head phone amp it's a good buy.
Haha I got one lets go!
Thanks for your review. I was considering the Valeton Dapper Bass, but the Zoom seems to be a better value. And I’m learning. One thing I often wonder about, is why is there such a difference in price between a multi effect pedal and single pedals. You can get 100 FX for a 100 box and 1 pedal for the same. Yes quality… no one came up with a competitive quality product: say 10 high quality pedals bundled for 500… ? Thanks again 🙏
Thanks for commenting Emmanuel. I have long wondered that myself. Obviously the quality of each individual pedal will be higher than if its in a multi effects unit, but with some of the higher end multi effects unit the quality of the effects are the same as individual pedals.
@@Guitartomguitar I ended up ordering the Bn3... thx
A lot of the single effect pedals I have encountered are typically made of more durable material that can stand getting roughed up a bit. I feel you're paying more for the overall housing materials and such than anything else. If you could take this pedal and put it into a steel casing with high quality bearings and foot switches, the price would jump big time. Edit - you would likely need some sort of heat dispersion if this circuitry was inside a steel casing as well. Again driving up the price.
Thank You Levi. Makes sense. I’ve been using the multi-effect for a year now. Although it’s great I find myself always using the same effects. I have created some too. Yet, I think for those doing live shows, I can see that for full flexibility and ease of use having single effects makes more sense. 🤔
Best review.
Thanks Ismael!
I'm sold
Was that Dust Devil you played thru the distortion? Respect.
I have one of these for recording. I use a DI signal and blend in fx, often panned left and right of the kick one notch. Used to be a one clean line guy, but I'm hooked on my cheapo pedal. Totally endorse.
Is it possible to apply compression or edit the sound curve on this pedal?
How do connect this to the front of house?
Add to cart🙏🏽
Hey! Is it possible to connect it directly to a computer? I'm looking for an affordable multi effects with computer connectivity. If not, do you have any idea of a model that fits this category without spending a lot of money? Thanks
I’m thinking of picking one up tomorrow, how good is the wah feature on this pedal?
I liked your video. Well done
Thanks Martin
Is this only for bass
This is a great demonstration and explanation! Thank you. What's your signal chain? DI or like through an amp?
Thanks for such a comprehensive review, Tom. I immediately pulled the trigger on one! (Went for the B1 Four.)
I've got the very excellent Sansamp VT Bass Deluxe that I run through my Fender Rumble 500 stack and that gives me the sounds I need for gigging...but this sounds remarkably good for the price and the drums/looper will make practising a lot more enjoyable!
Liked and subbed! 😎👍
Thanks Lloydy. That is an impressive rig you have man! The unit is really good for the price, and importantly lots of fun to mess around with. Hope you like it.
Great review! Is it possible to use a pedal like Darkglass with it? OD/Distn from Darkglass into b1XFour for Amp+Cab and other effects?
6:10 Can anyone justify this effect? I’ve always said that a creative mind can find a way to work with the strangest of conditions, but this sounds like it throws away a vast majority of your dry signal in favor of something impractical. This sounds like something you’d get if you experiment with random knobs on a synth, but here it is as a preset taking up valuable and limited space.
Can you line up a new patch prior to selecting it?
I was thinking about this one then saw your review and it persuaded me to buy it. Lot of bang for the buck. Is there a way of saving a looped recording in the memory bank to recall at a later date to play back? If so, I can't figure it out. I've done something that looks like it saved but I can't figure out how to play it back.
I copied the Thundercat Filter with
1. Dyn Conp (6, slow, 50, 50)
2. Z tron (7, 7,, 25, 83)
3. BaMn Pitch (12, 0, 7, 50)
4 and 5 are bypass
and for me it sound legit NOTHING like yours. Can someone help me?
I've used zoom pedals for years. Could you demo the b3? The stompbox like layout on my g3 for guitar allows on the fly adjustment of sound. B3 might be just what some of us need o bass.
About the charging - I see it is written that the USB input requires 5V, but is that meant to go along with a particular current? Or does it not matter? Thanks! :)
Can you put for exemple 3 effects at the same time?
I want to do call of ktulu and I search a pedal which can do fuzz,wah and distortion at the same time
Yep you sure can. You can do up to 5 effects at the same time.
GuitarTom's Place of Bass and btw,does the pedal have distortion and fuzz ?
I ve seen wah but not fuzz and distortion
@@_haida42 yes this pedal has different overdrives and distortion, you can search on google regarding zoom b1x effects list
how to download effects on b1x four???? the effects to be placed on the b1x four are the effects on the g1x four....
Can this be used as an audio interface for recording bass on PC with a USB cable?
You might enhance its durability with Fiberfix (or a similar product) if that’ a concenr?
Hi I have the G1 is there a chance to add bass efects if I use the software?
thanks Nelson
❤️❤️❤️
Hi Tom, how do you use the pedal to pitch shift like the whammy? Can you teach me?
How do ya think I could use this for a budget cliff burton thing ?
Is there a way to upload recordings to a computer and save them?
Hi. As far as I know there is no internal hard drive on the unit to allow you to do that and I havent used the software interface. So sorry I can't help you very much, hopefully someone else can.
Like your # playing. Very good.
Can you play a song you are listening to and record yourself, also using a headphone so you don't disturb anyone?
Can you transfer your recorded jams to your Laptop via the USB??
Which should I buy zoom b1 four or Vox stomplab 1b ?
It can be directly recorded without interface?
If you create a effect, can you create a wah wah effect?
Hi. You can create a wah wah effect on it and you can put 5 different effects at the same time.
@@Guitartomguitar
Thank you!
Does it have rc booster? Can’t find it
Which one is better, B1xfour or MS60B
Can I use the effects and looper at the same time? to make layers with the effects. Would really appreciate a reply here.
Yes
Is this a pedal for bass only? I wanna play electric guitar with it
Hey. You could play guitar through it but there is another version they sell for electric guitar which will sound much better.
@@Guitartomguitar Thanks for responding. I just started practicing yesterday on my boyfriend's pedal, but once I can start playing a little bit I'll buy a different pedal. Would also work as a reward then 😜
Hi Tom, can this be used as headphone amp?
Hi Michael. Yep, you can connect headphones to the output and play it through that, although someone on the comments here did mention that they find the volume too low. For me its ok.
@@Guitartomguitar cheers man
IF AD16 IS COMFORTABLE IN ZOOM B1 FOUR, WHERE TO INSERT ADAPTER IN ZOOM B1 FOUR?
Hi. According to the Zoom Website you can use the AD16 in the Zoom B1X Four. You insert it in the back.
@@Guitartomguitar thanks again
WOW
can you turn off the amp sims on this
is there a tone for rage against the machine?
Kann man die Overdubs auch speichern ?
Does it come with just standard Reverb or Delay?
Yes it does
Which ' s ? And why ?
I’m wanting to get into bass, I just want to practice for fun and have to play quietly, would it be e worth it to buy this instead of an amp to I can play in my apartment? Or do I still need an amp
You'll still need an amp.
Best bang for buck is the Fender Rumble 40.
Thanks a lot for the video. Do you know if it can be put easily on passthrough mode while playing ?
Hey Jean-Pierre. It's really easy to do that. If you turn the tuner on it bypasses all the effects.
@@Guitartomguitar Tks Tom
I think the USB is for firmware. Not power.
Does this also work on any electric guitar as well or just the bass guitars? We have both but im just curious?
Hi Allen, theres no reason you couldn't use it on electric guitar, although as the effects are tailored for bass, they probably wouldn't sound the best on guitar. I'm no expert on that through as I haven't tried it myself.
With the SYNTH feature, what are the limitations VS an actual top grade synth pedal? I'm still messing around with this pedal and like how configurable each preset is. The MJ Synth has 3 pages of options. Here's my attempt to tweak it. Still more to explore ruclips.net/video/6M_JjBub2EM/видео.html
Are you able to use the wah with any of the effects? Or just the wah effects
Hi. You can use wah with any effects, you can use any 5 effects at the same time.
Looked for a lot of reviews and everyone barely talks about the expression pedal. Is it worth going for the b1x? I'm afraid I won't use it and I'll just buy a more expensive and bigger pedal.
Hey. I find I personally dont use the expression pedal often and only for using the manual wah. I guess it can also be used as a volume pedal if you need that, but they would be the two main reasons to get it I guess.
is this good if i want to play metal and post hardcore songs like Bring Me The Horizon, Slipknot, Pierce The Veil etc? Thanks!
Hey, metal and hardcore is not my normal style, but it does have lots of different distortion effects, so you could probably find something that you like.
Sir how many loop track
Does it have midi support?
Can this be used directly to an amp?
o1hd AGGRO yep it can.
Hi, nice review, does it have noise gate?
Hi Lukas. I just tried the unit, and couldnt see a noise gate.
@@Guitartomguitar Hi bro, thank you for the answer, I found it already, this multi-effects unit has a built-in noise reduction ZNR, best regards
Let’s say I have a gig.... and I want to go from #23 to #45. Do I have to step on the foot pedal 22 times to get there, or is there a way to set it up so I can have all my favorite sounds in a group and easy to access?
Hey. You can create a group of your favourite sounds in the user banks, so if for example you likes #23 and #45, you could copy those settings to pedals #51 and #52 so you only need to press a pedal once to get there. Also, to get to user banks you only need to press one button, so ultimately to get to the sounds you like you only need to press the pedal 3 or 4 times. Hope that helps.
@@Guitartomguitar THANK YOU, Tom! Much appreciated!
Hi Tom, if you find my question od topic Im sorry. Did you have ani opportunity to compare BX1 four with VOX StompLab 2B? If so, what Is your preference?
Hi Marek. Sorry I haven't compared the two.
@@Guitartomguitar thanks for reply anyway and keep up at good work, love your channel!
@@Marrabejby thanks Marek!
@@Marrabejby I would definitely go with the zoom, ms60b and above... the sound and updates are what makes these pedals great.
plus you can edit the presets/patches in your computer using tonelib
How is it powered?