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Zoom B2.1U Bass Multi-Effects with USB

The Zoom B2.1U Bass Effects with USB provides all the same features of the hot Zoom B2 plus a programmable Expression Pedal, a balanced XLR direct output, and USB interface with Steinberg Cubase LE software so you can start recording right away. Learn More...

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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10

Feature:
The unit ships with a power supply..that's right, Zoom actually included the neccessary adapter! Why dosen't every manufacturer do this? I'm pretty sure most of us won't mind the slight increase in cost as opposed to having to shop around for adapters.

Quality:
A sturdy metal casing with a very stable pedal and hard rubber endcaps makes for a rather physically reliable unit. You could throw this puppy at an obnoxious fan and not worry about damage. The beutiful red finish accented by chrome switches is downright sexy! I dig this unit so much I'm buying a backup for it.

Value:
This is the absolute BEST bang I've gotten for my buck in a long time if not ever. You couldn't ask for more features in something at this price range.

Desirability:
Like I said this is an attractive piece of gear, one look and I was intrigued, not to mention the sounds are amazing.

Sound:
unlike a lot of bass multi effects, EVERY preset in the B2.1u kicks out full round tones that are appropriate for bass. Although the tones in this monster will make you stand out live or in a mix you won't be likely to have an intimidated guitarist ask you to go to a "clean" tone.

Ease of Use:
Even though dialing up sounds is pretty easy, it took me a few tries to figure out how to change parameters within certain settings, but it's nothing that should cause worry. Most (almost no) users will have any trouble at all.

Support:
No idea yet, I haven't experienced a problem.

Overall:
No pedal does it all, but this comes so close that I haven't been window shopping for a pedal since I picked it up months ago. Because I'm able to dial so many really interesting yet useful sounds on this unit, I don't wonder about the possible sounds I could get out of my other pedals. I can just focus on crafting great basslines.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
So many in fact that It takes a long long time to master this pedal. Tuner, eq, the effects, expression pedal, it is loaded! All for a great price. Has a lot more to offer than the Line 6 stuff-but again harder to master.

Quality:
The b2 and g2 line of zoom pedals are the best the company has ever produced-built like a tank in a sturdy soild metal chassis. Gig all the time with this thing.

Value:
The zoom is loaded with a ton more features than units costing twice, even three times as much, and is built as good-if not better than these units--It represents a fantastic value.

Desirability:
good design, nice color, stupid question.

Sound:
extremely quiet, tons of great/good sounding effects. Synth sucks though IMO. Extremely versatle and can be used to great effect in a variety of styles.

Ease of Use:
Major learning curve on this badboy, but well worth it.

Support:
Its so well built I don't think I will ever have a problem--I'll give a 9 by default. website is good, intruction booklet could be better.

Overall:
I gig wit it, practice with it, record with it, do most of my tone shpaing with it. Sure some boutique pedals I own do certain individual things better than the Zoom (distortion for example) but none come close to this mfx pedal as an all in one unit.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Power supplies are nice to have, I hate having to go and buy a ton of batteries. The drum patterns are also nice to have, and there is a good variety.

Quality:
It's built like a tank. I would worry about a lot of pedals breaking, but the B2.1U is very sturdy. You can rely on this pedal.

Value:
Definitely worth the money. I compared to multi-effects pedals twice the cost of this one, and it held it's own against all others. For the price, you can't go wrong.

Desirability:
The box looks great. Even my girlfriend said it was beautiful when I brought it home, and she thinks a Fender Jazz is ugly. >:P

Sound:
The pedal sounds great. It has everything I was looking for, and more. The only problem I have with it so far is the synth effects, they could use a little work. I could only use these if I just wanted to make noise, which is fine for me, because I like to make noise. Other than that, the sounds are top notch.

Ease of Use:
This thing is pretty easy to use, especially if you have experience with multi-effects pedals before. My exp. was limited to start with, but the manual is very easy to understand, and has a nice chart for every effect. I haven't really been able to put too much time into setting the expression pedal yet. It seems a little more confusing than setting the effects, but again the manual is very clear and concise.

Support:
Haven't needed to work with the company at all. The pedal actually works, first time, every time.

Overall:
I will love this pedal for a long time. It sounds great, and is easy to use. If it was lost or stolen I would buy it again. My only problem against the pedal over-all is that they could have made it easier to switch effects banks on the fly. You can get around it by setting what you need in the same bank, but it would be a pain to be playing a show or recording and have to reach down to push a button.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
The pedal came with a power supply. I hope Zoom makes a point now to do that with all there products.

Quality:
The best they have every made. It's made of metal finally so I think I will be using it for years.

Value:
It's worth what I paid and more.

Desirability:
It looks amazing.

Sound:
It sounds amazing. Every effect on there other than the phaser and synth are top notch. They have really outdone themselves. Whether you're playing live or in the studio it is a must have. It is the only multi processor I've that when I set my amp to flat eq it still sounds excellent, and actually with this pedal thats how I recommend anyone use this pedal with there amp.

Support:
Never had a problem with Zoom products.

Overall:
I will NEVER NEVER I MEAN NEVER REPLACE THIS PEDAL.

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