The B3n has a more powerful processor than the B1four and can basically host 1-2 more effects simultaneously. It also has a nicer UI for Stomp Mode - more buttons, footswitches, etc. Definitely an upgrade, I liked mine.
Yeah, well, that moves out of the range of “splurge” and into the range of “investment” But I was looking at the B6, and wish I had considered it prior to buying my DAI, since (as I understand it) it functions as the DAI as well… $500 is an expensive pedal though. That’s more than I paid for either of my basses.
I have a used Zoom B3 I picked up for about 80 bucks and am super happy with it. I also have the G3 which is the guitar version and have played them Both out pretty regularly and gotten plenty of “toan “ compliments on them. The XLR out, the the tuner, the looper, the ground lift as well and the pre/post switch makes it a super useful piece of kit for me.
I think most people with Zoom multi-effects pedals have come across their “preset library”. Not trying to duplicate that repository - but is there any interest in a thread here that would share patch settings?
I think I’m up to 5 different zoom pedals now. Have played them all with bass and guitar and there are a lot of times I like it better than my boutique analog things. Of which there are… a few. Most of my zoom models are older and lack an aux in. That would be my only complaint.