Dude! I stumbled across this pedal online this morning and I was heading to my local music store to get it...then I thought I'd see if someone had reviewed it...and found your EXCELLENT video; sold...can't get in my car fast enough!!!
This is great! I watched this before buying the pedal, and focused on the second half to hear the effects available... After I got the pedal, I was consulting the owners manual and still feeling pretty lost.... So I came back and watched the FIRST half of the video to understand how to actually USE my new purchase! Love the pedal, and love this helpful review! Thanks for posting!
Great review. I got mine 2 days ago and for me the A/B/C... feature makes it so easy to switch sounds. No more worrying about which button to press!! The sounds are super-clean and very usable. The editing is easy as well. I love it.
Great description and tutorial for this pedal. There’s so much available in that little box, it can be a bit overwhelming, especially to noobs like myself. Thank you for taking the time to go through some of these settings and explaining the basics of getting the most out of this crazy valuable piece of equipment. I’ve been using the default settings mostly, but this vid has inspired me to really dig into it 💪🏾
i got this pedal like 2 days ago and i'm really lazy to read the manuals but you've already broke it down and Thank you sooo much! this is very much helpful!
Cheers Dan. I was doing my head in trying to follow the Zoom manual - This 24 minutes paints many thousands of words. Now to create that Chris Wolstenholme/ Muse sound I'm looking for Easy!!.
I've been wanting this bass pedal for a little while, but read online that it takes some time to learn how to program. Now that I have heard the effects I'm sure it's worth it!!! It looks simple enough, and looks like tons of fun! Can't wait till I get mine!!!
Great Video.. I used to have a B2 ... but recently I have had a Fission Multi Chord.. Big Muff and Bass Booster.. and bought a Boss Flanger... then I saw this video.. and immediately bought this pedal and sold the boss.. maybe sell the others also.. as this pedal seems to do most of what I need..cheers
You went and made me buy one Dan.. And it is fantastic from a covers band point of view. Set up sounds for a set list, assign them a, b, c etc and it's just a case of play song, hit pedal, play next song, hit pedal.. Much easier than my old Boss ME20-b (which replaced a board of EHX pedals) as there's no playing Tap dance to move through Banks of patches. Solid little unit too.
Sweet little box.... I am however interested in the Amp Simulators. Wish you had done a demo of them but my guess is that it's not that accurate of a simulator. That's cool though.....for the price/features it's a good buy.
Thanks for the review! Viewers should use headphones. Very informative...and what a pedal. I play guitar but am wanting a bass for in the studio. I think this fits my needs perfect.
I'm sold. I've been thinking about getting a multi-effects pedal for a while, but some seem pretty gimmicky and cheap, and others cost a little more than I'd like to spend. This MS-60B is basically everything I think I'd want in a pedal, and at a decent price. I think the only thing I'm hesitant about is the battery life. I'd much rather have a standard 9V connection, but it could very well be a minor thing. Either way, thanks a ton for the review.
WOOT:. Battery life has not been an issue for me. Actually, AA cells provide a lot more current than 9 volt batteries can, and since this pedal has a lot of processing power, AA cells will last longer than 9 volt batteries would. Also, I use rechargeable AA NiMH cells; they are much cheaper in the long run than alkaline cells, and a set will get you through a gig with no issues. Changing the AA"s is extremely easy, so keeping a few sets fully charged will see you through the busiest playing schedule. Of course, you could always power the pedal with a decent 9 volt power supply (I do this at home). BTW, this is a great pedal, especially if you like to create your own presets. The number of adjustable settings within each effect is amazing. This pedal is worth A LOT more than $100.
if i am only going to use pre sets (most likely ) maybe a bit of tweaking ...is this still worth it ? or is there another pedal more suited - as i am a guitar player that is looking for a good cheap bass sound , thnx Would the vox bass pedal suit me more ?
I've thinking about switching my Boss ME50B (which I love, btw) for a MS60B just for those small gigs where there's no space in the stage for all the gear. 95% of the time my bass signal is bypassed. I use a little bit of overdrive in a couple of songs a some chorus and reverb in the middle part of another one. I don't need that bunch of fx , but for that price I think that this pedal will make the work I have for it (save space in a small stage).
Nice tutorial. Hoped you'd get properly inot the effect most commonly used by all bassplayers. Would have been nice to hear the different compressor emolations. But thanks for sharing :-)
Thanks men, the best review of this pedal on internet... I am looking this one and the zoom B3... Which you think is better for live performance ? I don´t have a lot of experience with pedals... thx !
What is the biggest driver to get your designed patches at the same level ( as in when you switch effect) so they are the same level .... is it the amp levels on the effects ? Many thanks ... great video ... bought one years ago and now revisiting 👍
Hello. I'm just using the Patche PB Clean + Ampeg SVT or Fender B100, I play Rock 60' and Smooth jz, not use effects, i seek only tone, clean and beautiful, you have any suggestions of how to add more options? thanks !!
This is quite an interesting tiny piece of technology. Anyway, is it possible to set the wah pried open just like how it's being used on the For Whom The Bell Tolls intro?
I bought my MS60 last month .. and I still have one of those old Zoom 506 ( Which I used a lot in my gigs in the 90's). There's a huge difference between the two You're right.. the MS is a mile ahead from his "granny".
Simple question, I am currently using a few Boss pedals in this order. Radial Pro DI box, TU3 Tuner, CS3 Compression, GEB7 EQ and a CEB3 Chorus pedal. I have ordered this Zoom pedal and really enjoyed the video. Would you place this pedal after the tuner or at the end and use more as a separate box. I use an Ashdown app but interested in the AMP sims and a few of the effects like Trem, Synth, etc,. Thanks.
great review Dan, thanks. Quick question: what bass are you using? Does the pedal handle active and passive instruments equally well? (Any input adjustment to compensate for a hotter input signal, for example).
Love your videos, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and for reviewing this. I wonder if you can use this pedal to replace the 3 or for you often see on pedalboards or does this lack the quality of other pedals? just curious.
Hi Dan, great video post! One question though. Is it possible to bypass the programmed patches via footswitch (so one has no sound effects at all for a while...)? Definitely worth buying.
Hi Guys! Struggling to update the MS60B. How do i do this? Ive plugged it into my mac via USB but i don't have the update software? Where do i download it from? I can't find it on the Zoom Website.
Luke Thomas Hey Luke - the MS60B is still on the original firmware, when a new version is released, you will see a download link on Zoom's website! -Sam
Hi Dan, wonderful review, do you think is it going to sound fine with guitar? I would use it mainly for the synth effects, i already have the g3 but this one seems to have very nice synth effects, what do you think? Thank' s a lot.
Thanks for the overview, Dan. My current needs are twofold right now for my cover band, as I'm in need of a multi-effects pedal for guitar as well. Thinking about this pedal for when I play bass but also interested in the MS-100BT for guitar. Are the effects bass-specific here or could I get away with a single MS100-BT on bass as well? Thanks in advance.
Hello, how does this deal with switching to bypass if i want to use just as a stomp box but have programmed a few effects in a patch? i am contemplating one of these for headphone practice and live use to cut down on pedal board being my distortion just broke n will intend on using this in between an ashdown octave pedal and ashdown chorus with an ashdown mag 300 (lots of love for ashdown XD) or can i switch a few effects off at one if for example i want to use a compressor constantly and switch off 2 different distortions at once
so if i'm playing live with this and i want change from normal bypass signal to an effect do i just step on the switch? and then again for normal clean signal? then for the next song i will have to bend down, push button for the next effect that i will use for the next song? also, can you set how you want your "bypass tone" to be? does this make sense? sorry! thanks!
Hi There, and apologies for slow reply, slight Holiday. Probably the best way to set the unit would be on a cycle of patches, these you can set up exactly as you want, then you can have essentially a no effect preset and cycle through fully effected to none effected patches, does that make sense?
Dude! I stumbled across this pedal online this morning and I was heading to my local music store to get it...then I thought I'd see if someone had reviewed it...and found your EXCELLENT video; sold...can't get in my car fast enough!!!
This is great! I watched this before buying the pedal, and focused on the second half to hear the effects available... After I got the pedal, I was consulting the owners manual and still feeling pretty lost.... So I came back and watched the FIRST half of the video to understand how to actually USE my new purchase! Love the pedal, and love this helpful review! Thanks for posting!
Does your unit comes with v2.1? Is this the latest firmware version? I just got mine
Great review. I got mine 2 days ago and for me the A/B/C... feature makes it so easy to switch sounds. No more worrying about which button to press!! The sounds are super-clean and very usable. The editing is easy as well. I love it.
Thanks Dan, your explanation of how the pedal works is brilliant, so helpful for someone like me who struggles to understand such things!
I just picked up one of these. Informative video. I only wish the camera here was more in focus.
Were they any new effects with the new update?
@@iancharles9222 Don't know. I've never used the previous version of this pedal.
Great description and tutorial for this pedal. There’s so much available in that little box, it can be a bit overwhelming, especially to noobs like myself. Thank you for taking the time to go through some of these settings and explaining the basics of getting the most out of this crazy valuable piece of equipment. I’ve been using the default settings mostly, but this vid has inspired me to really dig into it 💪🏾
i got this pedal like 2 days ago and i'm really lazy to read the manuals but you've already broke it down and Thank you sooo much! this is very much helpful!
one of the best gear reviews I've seen on TH-cam! more of these please!
Best review of this great pedal well done!!!
Cheers Dan. I was doing my head in trying to follow the Zoom manual - This 24 minutes paints many thousands of words. Now to create that Chris Wolstenholme/ Muse sound I'm looking for Easy!!.
Man thanks!
You english explain things so well
i bought one.
Way to go Zoom...
I've been wanting this bass pedal for a little while, but read online that it takes some time to learn how to program. Now that I have heard the effects I'm sure it's worth it!!! It looks simple enough, and looks like tons of fun! Can't wait till I get mine!!!
Great Video.. I used to have a B2 ... but recently I have had a Fission Multi Chord.. Big Muff and Bass Booster.. and bought a Boss Flanger... then I saw this video.. and immediately bought this pedal and sold the boss.. maybe sell the others also.. as this pedal seems to do most of what I need..cheers
You went and made me buy one Dan.. And it is fantastic from a covers band point of view. Set up sounds for a set list, assign them a, b, c etc and it's just a case of play song, hit pedal, play next song, hit pedal.. Much easier than my old Boss ME20-b (which replaced a board of EHX pedals) as there's no playing Tap dance to move through Banks of patches. Solid little unit too.
BASS player here, was gonna get it, but got a ZOOM B1X4 instead and happy about it !!! Thank you dor the info ;)
Thank you for this complete guide! Magnífico!
FANTASTIC review,,,thanks so much Dan
Nice video, thanks for the info. btw, the blend parameter on the amp sims blends the cab sim in and out, not the direct signal and sim signal.
Thanks for great demo! I was on the fence about buying it until this video.
not a big fan of bass synth sounds, but the pedal seems track it pretty well.
Thanks for the great video. How would you compare the MS-60B to the B-3 pedal?
Thanks for this fantastic review.
Very useful video. Thanks dude!
Great review, I had one before and sold it but I want another one now.
Excellent review! Thanks so much for doing it!
Sweet little box....
I am however interested in the Amp Simulators. Wish you had done a demo of them but my guess is that it's not that accurate of a simulator. That's cool though.....for the price/features it's a good buy.
Excellent video, thanks! Saved me a lot of head scratching!
Great review, very informative. Thanks
Great review. I'm trying to decide on getting this unit or the Bn3 and this was great to help make the decision. Thanks.
Great Review thanks Dan !!
This is a great review, thank you!
I'm going to order an MS-60B now.
Thanks for the review! Viewers should use headphones. Very informative...and what a pedal. I play guitar but am wanting a bass for in the studio. I think this fits my needs perfect.
Nice one Dan - a Proper review!
I know it was 2013 but surely you could have checked the camera focus?
Sorry, I hit return before adding… apart from that - this is the best review of the MS-60B on TH-cam!
best part about this pedal is how it looks like a coin-op arcade cabinet when erect.
LOL I just noticed this myself about 3 weeks ago!
***** Priceless.
GREAT in-depth review, thanks for posting! Well done!
I'm sold. I've been thinking about getting a multi-effects pedal for a while, but some seem pretty gimmicky and cheap, and others cost a little more than I'd like to spend. This MS-60B is basically everything I think I'd want in a pedal, and at a decent price. I think the only thing I'm hesitant about is the battery life. I'd much rather have a standard 9V connection, but it could very well be a minor thing. Either way, thanks a ton for the review.
WOOT:. Battery life has not been an issue for me. Actually, AA cells provide a lot more current than 9 volt batteries can, and since this pedal has a lot of processing power, AA cells will last longer than 9 volt batteries would. Also, I use rechargeable AA NiMH cells; they are much cheaper in the long run than alkaline cells, and a set will get you through a gig with no issues. Changing the AA"s is extremely easy, so keeping a few sets fully charged will see you through the busiest playing schedule. Of course, you could always power the pedal with a decent 9 volt power supply (I do this at home). BTW, this is a great pedal, especially if you like to create your own presets. The number of adjustable settings within each effect is amazing. This pedal is worth A LOT more than $100.
thanx a lot. ordered mine a week back. should arrive soon. your video helped a ton :)
Thank you for doing an in depth review!!
Great review. Very thorough and informative. Thanks Dan!
Nice review
if i am only going to use pre sets (most likely ) maybe a bit of tweaking ...is this still worth it ? or is there another pedal more suited - as i am a guitar player that is looking for a good cheap bass sound , thnx Would the vox bass pedal suit me more ?
Great review. Thanks!
I've thinking about switching my Boss ME50B (which I love, btw) for a MS60B just for those small gigs where there's no space in the stage for all the gear. 95% of the time my bass signal is bypassed. I use a little bit of overdrive in a couple of songs a some chorus and reverb in the middle part of another one. I don't need that bunch of fx , but for that price I think that this pedal will make the work I have for it (save space in a small stage).
Wow. Sold!
awesome job man explaining this pedal! believe i will order 1 tonite!
Nice tutorial. Hoped you'd get properly inot the effect most commonly used by all bassplayers. Would have been nice to hear the different compressor emolations.
But thanks for sharing :-)
Thanks men, the best review of this pedal on internet... I am looking this one and the zoom B3... Which you think is better for live performance ? I don´t have a lot of experience with pedals... thx !
you've sold me! I'm buying one!
Excellent review ..... Great pedal ..... I'm curious about what bass was used.
Amazing video. Could you maybe review the B3 in the same way?
What is the biggest driver to get your designed patches at the same level ( as in when you switch effect) so they are the same level .... is it the amp levels on the effects ? Many thanks ... great video ... bought one years ago and now revisiting 👍
Does it have headphones slot to practice in silence or use it?
Hello. I'm just using the Patche PB Clean + Ampeg SVT or Fender B100, I play Rock 60' and Smooth jz, not use effects, i seek only tone, clean and beautiful, you have any suggestions of how to add more options? thanks !!
This is quite an interesting tiny piece of technology. Anyway, is it possible to set the wah pried open just like how it's being used on the For Whom The Bell Tolls intro?
Patch idea please at 15:04 thanks!
Can the octaver effect be set in order to get just the lower octave sound but not the original note as well?
Fantastic review! Thank you so much for taking the time.
I bought my MS60 last month .. and I still have one of those old Zoom 506 ( Which I used a lot in my gigs in the 90's). There's a huge difference between the two You're right.. the MS is a mile ahead from his "granny".
Very nice review, and quite helpful. Thanks for posting it. Cheers : )
Very good review
Simple question, I am currently using a few Boss pedals in this order. Radial Pro DI box, TU3 Tuner, CS3 Compression, GEB7 EQ and a CEB3 Chorus pedal. I have ordered this Zoom pedal and really enjoyed the video. Would you place this pedal after the tuner or at the end and use more as a separate box. I use an Ashdown app but interested in the AMP sims and a few of the effects like Trem, Synth, etc,. Thanks.
Can you chance from a preset to another one witch the switch? Or what does it do?
Jonah - he explains this @ around 11:00
damn, now i´ll have to buy one !!
great review Dan, thanks. Quick question: what bass are you using? Does the pedal handle active and passive instruments equally well? (Any input adjustment to compensate for a hotter input signal, for example).
Love your videos, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and for reviewing this. I wonder if you can use this pedal to replace the 3 or for you often see on pedalboards or does this lack the quality of other pedals? just curious.
one more question, is it possible to mute your signal while your tuning. else it is kind of pissing off for the audience when you tune during gigs.
Hi Dan, great video post! One question though. Is it possible to bypass the programmed patches via footswitch (so one has no sound effects at all for a while...)?
Definitely worth buying.
Hi Guys! Struggling to update the MS60B. How do i do this? Ive plugged it into my mac via USB but i don't have the update software? Where do i download it from? I can't find it on the Zoom Website.
Luke Thomas Hey Luke - the MS60B is still on the original firmware, when a new version is released, you will see a download link on Zoom's website!
-Sam
Hi Dan, wonderful review, do you think is it going to sound fine with guitar?
I would use it mainly for the synth effects, i already have the g3 but this one seems to have very nice synth effects, what do you think?
Thank' s a lot.
Thanks for the overview, Dan. My current needs are twofold right now for my cover band, as I'm in need of a multi-effects pedal for guitar as well. Thinking about this pedal for when I play bass but also interested in the MS-100BT for guitar. Are the effects bass-specific here or could I get away with a single MS100-BT on bass as well? Thanks in advance.
Some of the OD settings on the B3 are very noisy and produced a screwed-up face from our sound man! Beware bedroom settings.
Hello, how does this deal with switching to bypass if i want to use just as a stomp box but have programmed a few effects in a patch? i am contemplating one of these for headphone practice and live use to cut down on pedal board being my distortion just broke n will intend on using this in between an ashdown octave pedal and ashdown chorus with an ashdown mag 300 (lots of love for ashdown XD) or can i switch a few effects off at one if for example i want to use a compressor constantly and switch off 2 different distortions at once
Nice !! Is there any noise gate on this please
Yeah too bad you can't connect an expression pedal to it. Maybe I'll get a B3 just to try. I hope the sound quality is good enough.
Can we use this on recording... and live stage performance??~?
Thanks a lot Dan. That was veally useful! ;)
nice
Awesome review, looks like my ODB3 is going on indefinite vacation. : )
Hi. do you know if I can plug output from MS-60B direct to a mixer or I need a DI box?
so if i'm playing live with this and i want change from normal bypass signal to an effect do i just step on the switch? and then again for normal clean signal?
then for the next song i will have to bend down, push button for the next effect that i will use for the next song?
also, can you set how you want your "bypass tone" to be? does this make sense? sorry! thanks!
Hi There, and apologies for slow reply, slight Holiday. Probably the best way to set the unit would be on a cycle of patches, these you can set up exactly as you want, then you can have essentially a no effect preset and cycle through fully effected to none effected patches, does that make sense?
la qualité vidéo est très "moyenne" pour de 720p !!!
Does this pedal have a looper??
is it possible to bypass the pedal? how well does the tuner track?
can we by pass this pedal?
Is this a stereo pedal?
can i add an expression pedal please answer
I use this on my guitar
estaría muy bueno algo así pero en español
is ms 60 b metal body ?
A shame that the whole video is out of focus, I can't read anything..
OMG!!! That smacking noise at every comment. Makes me homicidal.
Bad Focus ☹️
Guys,is this consider back dated if I'm getting it now?I'm using Hartke Attack...planning to gel them together
now you have the Zoom B1X four ... but the input impedances are different (the MS-60b is better on that)
Is the certain band royal blood?? 😂
Just take my money.
the audio is so bad
Terrible focus!
zoom can't afford a AutoFocus Camera
Boehoe.... out of focus....