Zoom B3

This is a companion web page to my thread on TalkBass.com

 

Amplifier Simulation Demos

The default parameters for all amplifier simulations were used, with the only exception being that the "Mix" parameter for each was changed from the default value of 50 to 100 in order to hear the simulations as if captured by a microphone in front of the speaker.

Mix values of 100 result in an output that is 100% of the signal after the cabinet and 0% of the signal after the preamp. Lower Mix values blend-in the preamp signal to achieve more immediate "DI" style results not desired here, but those audio samples are available further down this page.

 

2011 Fender American Standard Precision Bass

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2009 Fender American Standard Jazz Bass

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Cabinet Simulation Demos

A Fender Precision Bass and the Eden WT-800 amplifier simulation were used as the basis for each cabinet simulation.

Frequency response graphs can be found here.

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Preamp vs. Cabinet Simulation Demos

A "Mix" parameter exists for each amplifier simulation that represents the ratio of the signal after the preamp vs. the signal after the cabinet. Careful use of this parameter is key to achieving the tone expected from the equipment receiving the Zoom B3's output.

A Fender Precision Bass and the Ampeg SVT amplifier simulation were used as the basis for each audio sample.

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Noise Reduction Simulation Demo

The B3 offers a noise reduction simulation (ZNR) to further round-out its role as a serious preamp. Listen how it effectively quiets the silent parts between notes and how it camouflages the 60-cycle hum found in Jazz basses when one pickup is favored over the other.

A Fender Jazz Bass, with neck pickup solo'd, and the Ampeg SVT amplifier simulation were used as the basis for each audio sample.

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