Zoom B2.1u Bass Effects Pedal ZB21U

Key Features

• Six-band linear EQ or two-band parametric EQ offer total flexibility: This ensures the shortest possible route from creative idea to actual sound. Further flexibility is offered by the possibility to switch to a two-band parametric EQ, for delivering a pin-point boost or cut
• Two bass synthesizer types with different filtering and internal waveform: The full-fledged bass synthesizer uses the built-in DSP sound source triggered by the input bass sound
• 13 different bass amp and stomp box modeling choice: By digitally simulating the clipping action of analog devices such as tubes and diodes, the unit faithfully duplicates the characteristics of tube amps and vintage effects
• 47 high-quality effects implemented with 32-bit processing: Nine modules dedicated to aspects such as dynamics, drive, modulation and ambience offer a total of 47 effects
• The right tools for the job - editing controls with analog feel: The three rotary knobs let you tailor three different parameters at the same time. Control sensitivity, attack and level for the compressor effect, or time, feedback and mixing level for the delay effect
• 40 ready to use preset patches for stage and studio: The unit comes preprogrammed with settings for duplicating well-known amps and stomp boxes, settings that are modeled on the signature sound of famous bass players, as well as totally original Zoom effect sound creations
• World's fastest patch change speed (8 ms): The annoying slight muting interval of old when switching patches has been all but eliminated. With its record-setting speed of 0.008 seconds, the B2 series never misses a beat
• Built-in auto-chromatic tuner also supports multi-string bass: The bass guitar tuner can be called up instantly by pushing two foot switches together. High-brightness LED indicators make the note readout easy to see also on a dark stage
• ZNR keeps playing pauses really quiet: The built-in ZOOM Noise Reduction (ZNR) provides optimized performance for bass guitar. While minimizing any alteration of the original sound, ZNR shuts out unwanted noise in the playing pauses
• Integrated drum machine with PCM sound sources: Realistic drum sounds derived from PCM sources are arranged in a variety of rhythm patterns for different musical genres. The 40 rhythm variations include the steady 8-beat of Rock and Pop, funky 16-beat, a "Jazzy" 4-beat and many more choices
• Optional foot switch allows versatile remote operation: When the optional foot switch (FS01) is connected, tap tempo input of settings such as delay time and modulation rate is possible. Other selectable functions include bank switching, drum machine start/stop and delay hold on/off switching
• Ultra low noise design: 120 dB S/N ratio and -100 dB noise floor: Specifications such as a signal-to-noise ratio of 120 dB and noise floor of -100 dB demonstrate a level of performance that is unsurpassed in this class
• Sturdy metal chassis and rubber damping for superior toughness and durability: The combination of a solid metal chassis with shock-absorbent rubber damping ensures that the unit can stand up to the rigors of use on stage
• Two-way power allows use just about anywhere: Thanks to its circuit design optimized for low voltage operation, the unit will run for more than 6 hours on a set of four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries
• Expression pedal adds further versatility to your guitar play: The built-in expression pedal is a great way to control effect parameters in real time. Set the mood with vintage wah, play a pitch shift, or adjust the volume
• XLR output allows direct connection to PA mixer for stage work: Standard XLR connector lets you establish a balanced link, to ensure degradation-free, clean sound transmission also over long cable runs
• USB port enables computer recording: The superb "Cubase LE 4" DAW software comes bundled with the unit, so you can start creating sophisticated music straight away. Because playback from the DAW application can be monitored at the B2.1u itself, there are no latency problems during recording