DISC Zoom B3 Effects and Amp Simulator Pedal

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Key Features

  • 99 Built-In Effects
  • 12 Emulated Amp/Cabinet Models
  • Compact And Portable Design
  • Integrated 2in/2out USB Audio Interface
  • 50 Factory Preset Patches

DISC Zoom B3 Effects and Amp Simulator Pedal Overview

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The Zoom B3n is a compact, high-quality effects and amp simulator pedal featuring 99 effects ranging from compression and distortion to delay and reverb. The compact yet highly robust design makes it ideal for live performances and studio use alike with 3 backlit LCDs with contrast control for quick and easy monitoring of your information. The Zoom B3n pedal also includes 12 amp/cabinet models based on some of the most iconic tones from classic amps. There are also 41 built-in rhythm patterns with can be used with the Looper. The highly portable design can be ported by USB port or by 4 AA batteries. The Zoom B3n also doubles up as a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface so you can record directly to your computer.

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Powerful FX Section

The Zoom B3n includes 111 onboard DSP effects and amp/cabinet models, making it one of the most versatile pedals on the market. The powerful effects section includes 99 effects in total, ranging from compression and distortion to phasers, flanger, chorus and more. One of the most unique effects is the intelligent bass synthesizer that plays along in key, ideal for jamming and unlocking creative possibilities. Another highly unique effect is the DeFret parameter that changes the tone of a fretted bass into that of a fretless, giving you endless possibilities when it comes to processing your sound. Also included in the effect section is tremolo, vibrato, pitch shift, fuzzes, booster, octave dividers, equalizers, noise gates and more. The effects also include 50 factory preset patches, with some personally designed by some of the most revered musicians in rock music. 100 memory located are also included for you to create your own presets for later use.

Diverse Amplifier Models

The Zoom B3n Pedal includes a diverse selection of some of the most iconic amplifiers and cabinet models ever seen. The Zoom B3n includes emulations of both vintage and contemporary amplifiers, ideal for capturing the essence of some of the most revered tones ever produced. The amp models include vintage sounding tube models from the 70s and 80s, used in pivotal recordings. Also included are more contemporary sounding amplifier models, used in modern day recordings, ideal for that crunchy and airy sound so sought after. A looper features is also built-in for creating up to 40 seconds of CD-quality phrase recording. 41 built-in rhythm patterns are also included with can be used in conjunction with the Looper.

Highly Portable & Powerful

The Zoom B3n Effects and Amp Simulator Pedal is compact yet highly powerful thanks to its range of on-board controls and three LCD displays. The Zoom B3n also doubles up as a 2in/2out USB audio interface, allowing you to easily capture and record your performance for use later in productions. Up to three effects can be used simultaneously and arranged in any order you like for ultimate control. The pedal can be powered by either USB bus power or 4 AA batteries, making it ideal for live performances and studio use alike. The rear of the pedal features left and right mono outputs as well as a control input for connecting expression pedals and more. You can also switch the inputs from Passive to Active for a range of applications. Additionally, the B3n comes complete with Steinberg Cubase LE recording software to get you started straight out of the box.

Features

  • 99 effects, including distortion, compression, modulation, delay, and reverb
  • 12 amp / cabinet models
  • 3 backlit LCDs with contrast control
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Ultra-fast (1ms) patch change speed
  • Up to 3 effects can be used simultaneously, chained together in any order
  • 100 memory locations for the storage of user-created patches
  • 50 factory preset patches, including personally designed effects by Victor Wooten (Béla Fleck & the Flecktones), David Ellefson (Megadeth), Frank Bello (Anthrax), and Doug Wimbish (Living Colour)
  • Store and Swap functions make patch organization a breeze
  • Auto Save function for automatic saving of all patch parameters
  • Onboard chromatic tuner supports all standard bass tunings, including open and drop tunings
  • Looper feature for the recording of up to 40 seconds of CD-quality phrase recording
  • 41 built-in rhythm patterns which can be used in conjunction with the Looper
  • Easily integrated into any existing pedalboard
  • Input jack accepts standard mono guitar cable
  • Active/Passive switch
  • Dual output jacks for connection to amps or headphones
  • Balanced XLR output jack with ground lift for DI connection (pre- or post-effect) to line-level devices, mixing boards, and recorders
  • Control input for external foot switch or expression pedal
  • Runs on 4 AA batteries, with alkaline battery life of more than 6 hours
  • Included AC adapter
  • USB port for bus power and firmware updates
  • 2-in/2-out USB audio interface for PC/Mac computers
  • Compatible with Zoom Edit&Share software
  • Includes Steinberg Cubase LE recording software