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.
Today’s leave it in the car rig. I play bass. Acoustic and electric guitar. The goal was one board to handle the many things in a pinch, and sometimes even on purpose. Might replace the g2 with a drive pedal and a Zoom MS60b as the compressors, delays and reverbs within are not bass specific and will work well on all instruments. And the tuner is built in!
I was going to suggest just taking the batteries out and just plug in the AC adaptor or USB which will also power the unit and it will turn off automatically. Glad you figured things out. cheers!
My son had his mate over yesterday as it is still school holidays.
his friend is learning Bass at school.
For context this school is strong academically but has a great Performing Arts and has produced a few moderately famous students such as Dami Im (who Australians will know) and Brett from Two Set Violin among others.
Anyway, they had a play with my Peavey bass which is set up downstairs (I didn’t mind as my son is sensible and his friend is a player) and the Zoom B1four, my son said his mate’s comment was basically “I need one of these!”
I am helping to spread the GAS
Just sharing a Zoom in the wild pic. No amp today. Just played direct. Was hard to get a bad sound out of it. One patch was compressor and chorus. One just compressor. Last was a delay and reverb patch for an ambient intro. For the lack of on the fly versatility a little forethought goes a long way. Can’t wait for the g1four to arrive. Almost feel bad having an expensive drive on there but then I hear it all together… nope. I don’t feel bad. This thing rips. @eric.kiser
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. 
So what do we think?
