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Zoom B3 Bass Multi Effects Pedal

Item ID: B3

Bass Multi-effects Pedal with Stompbox-style Controls, 12 Amp Models, 99 Effects, 100 User Presets, USB Connectivity, and Bundled Software (Mac/PC)

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Fully Loaded and Easy-to-use Bass Effects Pedal!

Zoom's B3 bass multi-effects pedal takes all of the complexity and frustration out of getting the perfect bass tone. Stompbox-style controls let you tweak and switch the Zoom B3's effects the way you're use to. What's more, the B3 gives you tons of killer amp models and effects, plus a set of amazing artist presets to get you going. Top that off with other great tools, including USB for recording, and you'll be hard pressed to find a more comprehensive Bass effects pedal at Sweetwater than the Zoom B3!





Zoom B3 Bass Multi-effects Pedal at a Glance:
  • The power of a multi-effects rig with stompbox-style simplicity
  • Super-realistic amp modeling plus tons of stompbox effects
  • Loaded with a full set of fun and useful bonus features

The power of a multi-effects rig with stompbox-style simplicity
The sheer complexity of most multi-effects pedals can seriously limit your ability to use them live, and convoluted controls quickly turn them into nothing more than a collection of preset tones. The intuitive, stompbox-style layout of the Zoom B3 lets you use this multi-effects bass pedal like a traditional pedalboard. Arranging the order of the B3's effects is simple, and each of its three effects sections has its own footswitch, high-visibility display, and trio of parameter knobs. This makes it incredibly easy to tweak your tone on the fly.

Super-realistic amp modeling plus tons of stompbox effects
Sure the B3 bass effects pedal is easy to use, but how does it sound? Thanks to Zoom's redesigned tube saturation engine, the B3 gives you access to amp tones ranging from warm and fat R&B bass to the percussive punch of modern metal - and everything in between! In all, you get a dozen amazing amp models to choose from. Add to that 99 stompbox effects that cover fuzz, synth, chorus, reverb, and much more. Plus you get patches designed by Victor Wooten (Bela Fleck & the Flecktones), David Ellefson (Megadeth), Frank Bello (Anthrax) and Doug Wimbish (Living Colour) to get you started. And thanks to the included Edit&Share software, creating your own B3 presets is a synch!

Loaded with a full set of fun and useful bonus features
As if its amazing tone and simplicity weren't enough, Zoom decided to turbocharge their B3 bass effects pedal with tons of extra goodies. First, there's the built-in 40-second phrase looper, which lets you record with infinite sound-on-sound overdubbing. There's also a killer drum machine built into the B3 that comes loaded with 40 exciting patterns - just what you need to get into the groove. What more could you ask for? How about a built-in USB audio interface? That's right, you can even use your Zoom B3 to record in your favorite DAW.

Zoom B3 Bass Multi-effects Pedal Features:
  • A must-have bass multi-effects pedal, audio interface, and performance toolbox
  • Stompbox-style layout with separate footswitches, knobs, and LCD screens for each section provide intuitive pedalboard operation
  • Possibly the easiest bass multi-effects pedal to tweak on the fly ever made
  • Creating presets and ordering effects is extremely simple
  • Updated ZFX-IV DSP effects processor provides you with spot-on tube saturation emulation for ultra-realistic stompbox and amp effects modeling
  • Includes 12 amp models and 99 effects types with room for 100 user presets
  • Factory presets include patches designed by Victor Wooten (Bela Fleck & the Flecktones), David Ellefson (Megadeth), Frank Bello (Anthrax) and Doug Wimbish (Living Colour)
  • Expression pedal input opens up advanced functions
  • Onboard looper provides 40 seconds of phrase recording with infinite sound-on-sound overdubbing
  • 40 x different built-in rhythm patterns let you groove along to a beat
  • USB connectivity allows you to record with the included Steinberg Sequel LE recording software or your favorite DAW
  • Included Edit&Share software makes creating your own B3 presets on you computer easy
  • Handy built-in tuner onboard
  • Runs on AC adaptor (included), 4 x AA batteries, or USB bus power

The Zoom B3 gives you the power af a bass multi-effects pedal with stompbox-style simplicity!
Specification Detail
Type Bass Multi-effects
Inputs 1 x Instrument
Outputs 2 x 1/4", 1 x XLR, USB
Power Supply Included Yes, also runs on USB bus power
Batteries 4 x AA
Manufacturer Part Number ZB3

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Reviews

based on 15 reviews

Unbelievable Value!

by Geoff Shell from Evanston, IL
January 5, 2013
Music Background: Bassist
Completely innovative multi-effects pedal. Feels like owning every classic pedal on the market. The presets are fantastic (I love 'Jaco Jazz' and 'Oct OD' especially) and the customization of each pre... read more [+]set is a breeze. Out of the box awesome! The looper / drum machine is a really slick bonus feature (along with the tuner), and the D.I. Out is also really nice for a super clean signal to the front of house. There's also USB connectivity to your computer and the free Edit And Share software! I could go on and on. There are a lot of pedals I feel I no longer need to purchase because of this super consolidated multi-effects pedal. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! close [-]

Great Choice!

by Chad From WV from Fayetteville, WV
November 13, 2012
Music Background: Garage Band Musician
This device is fabulous. I love it. For the price of about 2-3 pedals you can have an unlimited number of unique tones. The 100 presets are awesome but I've enjoyed tweaking them to get something else... read more [+]. Most of them I just leave as is. Super fun. I love them close [-]

A lot of fun

by Kevin from Northeast Philadelphia, PA
October 31, 2012
Music Background: Still learning
Haven't gone through all of the possible settings yet. It's a whole bunch of pedals in one box. I'm really enjoying it.
An individual pedal may have more possibilities of a particular sound, ... read more [+]but unless you need to be extremely specific, this covers everything. To get all of the sounds in this one unit, you would spend several hundred dollars on individual pedals. This is also relatively compact. I love it close [-]

Don't waste your money on individual pedals!

by Adam K from South Jersey
September 5, 2012
Music Background: Musician for 10+ years
Everything you would ever want/need in a pedal setup. To understand how in depth Zoom has gone, realize that most of these effects can be tweeked to what speaker cab sound/size you would want them to... read more [+] sound and react like...simply incredible and highly practical effects on here as well. close [-]

Greatness!!!

by Rob Tate from Sherman, TX USA
April 11, 2012
Music Background: Pro Musician
Sounds great! Easy to dial in great sounding tones, easier with the downloaded editing software. And, the included Steinberg Sequel LE is the easiest recording software yet!!!
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