Zoom B1X FOUR Multi-Effects Bass Guitar Pedal

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With an expression pedal for live adjustment of volume, wah, and effects, the Zoom B1X FOUR multi-effects pedal makes it easy to craft expressive bass tones.

Overview

The Zoom B1X FOUR takes your low-end to new heights with over 70 effects and amp models, looper and a built-in rhythm section. Plus, access ZOOM Guitar Lab's additional library of downloadable effects.

X is for Xpression

For added control, the B1X FOUR features an expression pedal that can adjust effects, such as volume, wah, delay and pitch.

Beyond the Bass-ics

Craft your signature sound with more than 70 traditional and boutique effects, such as octaver, bass synth and fuzz.

Classic Amps

Recreate your on-stage sound with 9 classic amps and cabinets like Fender, Ampeg, Aguilar and more. (NOTE: Manufacturer names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. The names are used only to illustrate sonic characteristics and do not indicate any affiliation with ZOOM.)

You'll Love Zoom's Free Guitar Lab Software

ZOOM Guitar Lab offers an endless world of artist patches, effects and more. And with its ability to manage and backup all of your patches, you can experiment with endless combinations.

Your New Rhythm Section

Play your bass to 68 different drum patterns! The B1 FOUR series offers a built-in drum machine with a variety of rhythm patterns in 4/4, 3/4 and more.

Loop Yourself In

Lay down a bassline up to 30 seconds, and then endlessly overdub your performance to build a dynamic, multi-part arrangement.

We've Got Your Back(up)

Turn on the auto save function and your patches and level settings will be instantly backed… read more up as you create them.

Live Performing

Use either of 2 performance modes to seamlessly switch up patches and effects during live shows. PRESELECT mode lets you jump from patch to patch without affecting your current sound, while STOMP mode lets you turn individual effects on and off.

A More Hands-On Approach

Pick your pedal up off the floor for desktop use and easily dial in tones and settings to the exact levels you need.

Power Options

The B1X FOUR can operate with four AA batteries (not included). You can also use an optional Zoom AD-16 AC adapter or run your pedal via USB bus power.

Features:

- B1X FOUR offers over 70 built-in effects
- 9 amp models for simulating classic rigs
- Built-in expression pedal for control over any parameter (B1X FOUR only)
- Up to 5 effects can be used simultaneously, chained together in any order
- Looper for recording up to 30 seconds / 64 beats of CD-quality audio
- ZOOM Guitar Lab software for creating, editing and managing effects and patches
- 68 built-in rhythm patterns which can be used in conjunction with the Looper
- 50 memory locations for storing user-created patches
- Auto Save function for automatic saving of all patch parameters
- Pre Select function allows silent patch selection while the current patch remains operational
- Onboard chromatic tuner
- Input jack accepts standard mono bass guitar cable (both active and passive instruments supported)
- Auxiliary input jack for connection of personal music players
- Output jack for connection to amp or headphones
- Lightweight and small enough to fit in your gig bag
- Easily integrated into any existing pedal board
- Runs on 4 AA batteries, with alkaline battery life of 18 hours
- USB port for firmware updates, power and connection to ZOOM Guitar Lab
- Optional Zoom AD-16 AC adapter (sold separately)

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Specs

Maximum number of simultaneous effects: 5
User patches: 50
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
A/D conversion: 24-bit, 128× oversampling
D/A conversion: 24-bit, 128× oversampling
Signal processing: 32−bit
Display: 128x32 dot matrix LCD

Input:
- Standard mono phone jack
- Rated input level: -20 dBu
- Input impedance (line): 470 kΩ

AUX IN:
- Stereo mini jack
- Rated input level: -10 dBu
- Input impedance (line): 1kΩ

Output:
- Standard stereo phone jack (combined line/headphone)
- Maximum output level: Line +2 dBu (10 kΩ or more output impedance)
-Headphones 17 mW + 17 mW (32Ω load)

Input S/N: 120 dB
Noise floor (residual noise): -97 dBu
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 V

Power:
- AC adapter: 9V DC 500mA center negative (ZOOM AD-16)
- Batteries: 4 AA batteries (not included) (about 18 hours continuous operation time when using alkaline batteries with the LCD backlight off)

USB:
- USB MIDI, USB Micro-B
- Power can also be supplied through the USB port.
- When using a cable designed only for power, other USB functions cannot be used.

Optional accessories - sold separately: AC adapter (Zoom AD-16)

Dimensions: 156 mm (D) × 216 mm (W) × 52 mm (H)
Weight: 610 g (excluding batteries)

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 1.83 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 11 x 7 x 3 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): ZOO ZB1XFOUR

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 631-542-5270
Email: info@zoom-na.com
Web: https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/contact/

Reviews

(5 ratings)

Submitted September 27, 2019 by Eric M

"A good first pedal"

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If you haven't picked up a pedal and aren't quite sure where to start - this is a great pedal to pick up. Why?1. Multieffects. Obviously. And they get updated and increased. You can try out quite a few types of effects without sinking money into individual pedals. When you get a feel for what you like or want, you can pick up bespoke pedals and set up a chain. Or just keep using this. 2. Utility. This has a tuner built in - mind you, I think my Snark does a better, more precise job, but this has one built in, as well as a bit of a rhythm kit and - bonus - in a pinch you can plug headphones into the output and use this as a practice amp - with your effects, without having to bother anyone else. 3. Value. C'mon, it's under $100. To experiment with sounds without dropping hundreds of dollars on other pedals (or risking cheap $20 pedals from some unknown Chinese site?) Worth it. Now, yes, it's plastic. I haven't had it a *long* time, so I can't say how this will hold up. And the expression pedal could be larger - just for more precise use (though there's also a version without it if you don't want to mess with wah or volume swells or some of the other effects that take advantage.) But overall? It's a good item to pick up.