Zoom B1Xon Bass Effects Pedal

Description

The B1Xon offers 105 bass effects, including a variety of distortion, compression, modulation, delay, reverb, and amp models, along with a number of pedal-controlled effects.

Up to 5 effects can be used simultaneously, chained together any way you like. In addition, there are 68 built-in rhythm accompaniment patterns, and you can connect headphones to the output jack (as well as portable music players to the auxiliary input jack) for silent practice sessions. An onboard chromatic tuner supports all standard bass tunings, and a Looper feature allows you to record up to 30 seconds of CD-quality audio. Loop length can be set either manually or to a preset number of quarter notes, and you can loop to any rhythm pattern, with automatic quantization that ensures seamless start and end times.

Programming is simple and straightforward thanks to a streamlined user interface and large backlit LCD screen. Advanced editing features such as Swap, Auto-Save, and Pre-Select make it easy to organize your patches for live performance and allow you to scroll through patches silently while keeping the current patch operational. In addition, the B1Xon’s built-in expression pedal enables you to control input level, output level, or any selected effect parameter in real time.

The B1Xon not only allows you to select and edit any of its onboard effects, it enables you to use up to 5 of them simultaneously, chained together in any order you like. This kind of power and flexibility means that you can create rich, complex effects within the unit itself instead of having to use multiple pedals.

Stompbox chains typically start with dynamics effects, such as compression, before routing the signal to wah, EQ, distortion, and/or overdrive effects. Modulation and spatial effects such as chorus, delay, and reverb are usually placed at the end of the chain.

However, there are no hard and fast rules on how to chain effects. Exciting new sounds can easily be discovered with a little experimentation and some imaginative effect chaining. The B1Xon gives you the ability to get creative with your effects chaining.

You can also easily edit chains you’ve previously created. Simple changes in the order of effects can sometimes alter sounds dramatically. For example, an EQ set before an amp model can result in a radically different sound than having the EQ set after the amp model. That’s because putting the EQ before the amp model serves not only to alter the tonal characteristic of the sound but to act as a signal booster as well. All this can be done internally with the B1Xon—much easier than physically changing the order of stomp boxes.

FEATURES:

100 effects, including distortion, compression, modulation, delay, and reverb, plus 5 pedal-controlled effects
• Up to 5 effects can be used simultaneously, chained together in any order
• Built-in expression pedal for control over input level, output level, or any selected effect parameter
• 100 memory locations (10 banks of 10) for the storage of user-created patches
• Swap function makes patch organization a breeze
• Auto Save function for automatic saving of all patch parameters
• Pre Select function allows silent patch selection while keeping the current patch operational
• Onboard chromatic tuner supports all standard bass tunings
• Looper feature for the recording of up to 30 seconds of CD-quality audio with seamless start and end times
• 68 built-in rhythm patterns which can be used in conjunction with the Looper
• Standard ¼” input jack accepts standard cable (both active and passive instruments supported)
• ⅛” auxiliary input jack for connection of personal music players
• Output jack for connection to amp or headphones
• Backlit LCD with contrast control for easy viewing in low-light environments
• Lightweight and small enough to fit in your gig bag
• Easily integrated into any existing pedalboard
• Runs on 4 AA batteries, with alkaline battery life of 20 hours
• USB port for power and firmware updates
• Optional AC adapter.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Number of effects: 105
• Number of simultaneous effects: 5
• Number of patch memories: 100 (10 banks of 10)
• Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
• A/D conversion: 24-bit, 128× oversampling
• D/A conversions: 24-bit, 128× oversampling
• Signal Processing: 32−bit floating point & fixed point
• Display: Backlit dot matrix LCD
• Input: Input:Standard mono ¼” phone jackRated input level: -20 dBm*Input impedance (line): 470 kΩAux in:Mini stereo (⅛”) phone jackRated Input Level: -10 dBm*Input impedance (line): 1kΩ
• Output: Output:Standard stereo (¼”) phone jackMaximum line output level: +2 dBm (output impedance load of 10 kΩ or more)Maximum headphones output level: 17 mW + 17 mW (into 32Ω load)
• S/N (input conversion noise): 119dB
• Battery Type: AA size (LR6) battery x 4
• Continuous battery operation time: 20 hours when using 4 AA alkaline batteries
• AC adapter (optional): DC 9V center-negative, 500 mA (Zoom AD-16)
• USB: Firmware update, bus power
• External Dimensions: 154.8mm(D) x 237.0mm(W) x 50.0mm (H)
• Weight: 640g (without batteries)* Note: 0 dBm = 0.775 Vrms