Vox Stomplab vs Zoom B1xFOUR Bass multi effects

[@bisontemx4344]

Wherever I hear a tool reference I vow. Beautiful human you are

[@gearfacts]

I love tool but I honestly don't have that level of musicianship :)

[@brandonoverstreet6356]

I got the VOX Stomplab IIB and it is fuggin amazing, I wanted the Zoom but I've had a zoom multi effects pedal in the past and they sound too synthetic so I wanted to try something new and the VOX has successfully blow my mind with the expression pedal being able to control the value and intensity of certain effects is just too awesome! I've been playing bass for 25 years and the VOX allows me to reproduce Justin Chancellor bass , Cliff Burton bass , Peter Steele and much more so for 30 bucks less and its capabilities I can live without the rhythm section and looper , loopers are for guitars, a bass riff over a bass riff isn't necessary in my book. Both are cool but the VOX is a damn good deal ,a solid pedal with unreal sounds and abilities if you know what you're doing.

[@gearfacts]

Brandon, I agree 100%. The Stomplab 2B is just about the best-value piece of gear you can get :)

[@Brookzplayzmuzic]

Can you tell me what you did to achieve justin chancellor tone? I'm quite curious about that one

[@itssmilz8517]

can you tell me what u did to achieve cliff burton's tone and is it possible in vox stomplab 1b?

[@DeLucaBass]

Great comparison video. I had already bought the Zoom pedal before seeing this. The Vox sounds pretty good but not good enough to make me run out and buy it since I already have the Zoom.

[@gearfacts]

Thanks for watching! An yes I think I'd react the same way as you. The Zoom is clearly more versatile and fun.

[@kalidesu]

Zoom B1 is a tinkers dream with a drum machine, looping and usb control/firmware updating (it's pretty nuts the options you have) The Vox sounds warm and fatter sounding very tube like without the the cool drum machine and a looping. Play and go basically. Both would be perfect with headphones for private practice anywhere on the go.

[@gearfacts]

100% agreed :) #gearfacts

[@crissaxx7562]

theres no drum machine with the vox ?

[@dezsodebreceni4829]

I got the Zoom some weeks ago. Very useful, versatile, and although it's plastic, it's a sturdy little machine. Not some cheap plastic, but solid, good quality. The sound is defined and on point. Definitely worthy of small gigs. Loving it.

[@gearfacts]

Good feedback there, I hope the video did it justice :) #Gearfacts

[@chrispychunks45]

The vox was my first pedal a few years back. Forgot about the battery and it corroded part of the circuit board that controlled the pedal (eep - lesson learned) but the selectors still worked. It's just packed up and I'm buying another. Easy to use and good value for what you get. The zoom looks good with a lot in 1 pedal though. Good video.

[@gearfacts]

Glad you liked the video, thanks for watching :)

[@dezsodebreceni4829]

So I read on Sweetwater in a review that the Vox pedal made very unpleasant sounds with an active bass. I too have an active. Does the problem really exist? How about the Zoom one? If yiu answer me, you have my deepest thanks

[@gearfacts]

My bass is passive so I wouldn't know. Surely you could just lower the level of the bass's active output though... It'd be a shame to have to settle for the Zoom when the Vox sounds so much better :) #gearfacts

[@raficostantineantar5676]

Dezső Debreceni I have a BTB Ibanez active bass, and I have the Vox stomplab II. It doesn’t make any unpleasant noises especially that it has noise reduction features. To be honest, I’m digging the zoom B4 lately, and might buy one :) Good luck \m/

[@jimszikk775]

In my opinion the Vox feels like effects through many different M amps and Zoom like many effect through the same amp. Love Zoom doe, my favorite multi pedal when it comes to guitar! Edit, after seeing the whole video i think they seem equally as good.

[@gearfacts]

It’s a tough call between these two :)

[@yperia]

the larger monitor in zoom pedal seems to be more helpful...other than that i see no differance. only 10$ cheaper the zoom. :)

[@gearfacts]

Always buy the one that makes you smile :) #Gearfacts

[@thomasfioriglio]

Awesome vid. I've been going back and forth on these. Decided to get the Vox. In this video the Vox just sounds more full and bassy. Just got mine yesterday and still need time to fiddle around with it, but out of the box seems easy to use. Which do you find easier to program and go through the sounds? Which is more user friendly? Thanks.

[@garrytodd4712]

I think the Vox "wins" here, but only by a nose...the Vox tones seemed more bass-specific, if maybe also more mid-scooped. And the "chorused grit" on the Vox sounded more like a flanger, to me at least. I think I liked the pedal dist better on the Zoom. But overall, really close. Also, I must say, the Zoom looks much more robust. The Vox looks REALLY flimsy and cheaply made, and the white "chickenhead" knobs are not my thing, but it does sound good...that's most important, right?

[@gearfacts]

Yeah I hate those chicken-heads! And I agree with your other comments - Vox by a nose

[@RadityoPramAdi]

@@gearfacts Have you tried the Darkglass B3k and B7k simulation? What do you think?

[@J-Hell]

Thanks for this. It looks like you and many commenters prefer the stomplab for tone and the zoom for interface. Do you have a comparison for the guitar versions? Just wondering whether zoom have done better for the guitar tones.

[@maximsp8385]

Hey! Great video. Just what people out there want! But I am still struggling. The issue is: I have a Zoom G5n, a really great-great thing, I just love it (yes, I had nothing else, but, it doesn't even matter). Now I am buying a bass, so I need something. I could use my thing for all the effects... But is it worth buying the VOX for the bass amp and cab simulation? Or maybe I should just get a preamp pedal, or even a bass overdrive/fuzz (as I know, you can't play bass through guitar OD, because it cuts you the low end, and tone gets muddy). So could you please suggest something?) Thanks!

[@gearfacts]

Well if you've already had the Zoom experience, I'd be inclined to go for the Vox. It's trickier to use (I've made a tutorial about that, so no worries) but has a really natural sound in its drives, and the bass synths are superb. Of the hundreds of items I've reviewed, I think the Stomplab 2 for bass is a real hidden gem.

[@maximsp8385]

@@gearfacts thank you very VERY much!!!!

[@gearfacts]

@@maximsp8385 Just my honest opinion - Have fun!

[@christopherhalpin]

Im caught up between both machines. The VOX has way better sounds, and I base that off a bunch of videos Ive seen. The Zoom is more interesting with a looper and a drum machine. I used to use an SP 404A and Im use to absolute freedom with my music. I think I will still go with the VOX since I can find rhythm without drums.

[@gearfacts]

Yep, that would be my choice too :)

[@delsmusicwork8034]

Hi I'm a bit late on this.. I'm having doubt on which to get.. What would you prefer

[@gearfacts]

Personally I liked the Vox better. But some people prefer the Zoom, especially if you like to really experiment with some far-out effects :) #gearfacts

[@delsmusicwork8034]

@@gearfacts I see.. And the box doesn't have that features? Thanks for the reply brother. More or less helped me narrowing choices

[@gearfacts]

@@delsmusicwork8034 The Zoom has a few extra synth effects (though the one Vox synth sounds better than all of them in my opinion) and also some really creative delays and the impressive "Particle Reverb" as well as rhythms and a looper. But if its just effects you want, I think Vox is contently better in this comparison.

[@delsmusicwork8034]

@@gearfacts thanks for the information.. I have made my choice by now. You've been a good help!! Cheers brother

[@Oceanofnight]

İs outer cover of Vox metal?

[@gearfacts]

Yep

[@wizzfizz6800]

Hey man! Reply when you can but I'm a lot more keen in getting the vox, but my question is how the hell are you supposed to know which effect you are on, because at least the zoom has a screen and everything but on the vox all I see are numbers and I would be lost in a live gig memorising which number belongs to which effects pedal lol

[@gearfacts]

I totally agree that the display is one big negative with the vox, and it’s a classic example of what I should have said in the video: The Zoom is all about features, features, features, and the vox is ONLY about sound,sound,sound :)

[@wizzfizz6800]

@@gearfacts thank you !!

[@scottspangler8824]

I've had the Vox a couple years now and after playing with it a lot I have a pretty good understanding where all the sounds I use the most are stored. Also I didn't care for the noise it produced with my active bass. Passive bass only for me.

[@camildumitrescu3703]

Hey man, once again saluting you an the same issue of bass effects :). Question - does this have the same processor as tghe MS 60 B. O own the latter (really dig it), but, as trying to recomand it to a buddy, noticed that it got about 40 bucks more expensive then 1 year ago. And the,n saw this one - 1 extra effect _ looper + drums + software.... I really wonder if it sounds the same. what do you think? Of course, wanna get the Vox too,some time soon. :)

[@gearfacts]

Hi again, I couldn't tell any difference between the overall tone of the B1xFOUR and the MS60B. I think it's a matter of physical design. If you aren't a touring musician then I think the B1FOUR offers much better value. I may have said it before, but I think the Vox sounds better than both, although it has none of the special features, mainly the looper and the drums.

[@camildumitrescu3703]

@@gearfacts oh, i am..hardly touring this time around, and also, I am working with electronic instruments, I am not a bass player. But I am damn sure a dedicated Dubhead, so I love effects by default, i do a big part of my work at the mixer, pumpin soundwaves through the send/return channels and so on.

[@camildumitrescu3703]

in my case it would obviously make more sens to get the vox atm. cos I already cover most of the Zoom sound palette with my 60B.. It sounds warm and fuzzy, i like it - and I'm looking mostly at the modulation effects synth /wah/filter/bitcrush/weird stuff - the delay/reverb aspect is more then covered with what i got by now...

[@xyzcarlatino]

Thanks for the review.. I ended up getting them both to try them as a practice headphone amp..I can clearly see that the vox has much better sound qualities... a shame that it has not been updated to compete with Zoom... I ended up choosing the Zoom no because I like the sound entirely but just because of additional features (looper and Rythm) otherwise the Vox would the complete winner 🏆

[@gearfacts]

Yep, I agree with your assessment :)

[@skybluemarshall]

I like the Zoom better on some sounds and I like the Vox better on others. The Zoom seems to have background noise, most of the time. The Vox seems to have little or no background noise. Is it me, or is the Vox almost dead quiet? The buzz/hum of the Zoom is the deal breaker for me.

[@gearfacts]

Hi, yep I agree about the difference in noise. I also agree that there are benefits favoring both units in different aspects. They're both affordable and good, anyway :) gf

[@raficostantineantar5676]

Would it be possible to connect external pedals to this multi-effect unit? Also, would any 9V adaptor work with it, or should it be a “zoom specific” adaptor? Thank you

[@jawswasnevermyscene4258]

Which would work better for both guitar and bass , would vox work better for both Or should i get a guitar processor and use it for both guitar and bass

[@gearfacts]

If you like classic sounds, use the guitar version for both. If you like modern, creative sounds then you'll find the bass version more versatile.

[@jawswasnevermyscene4258]

@@gearfacts guitar version is cheaper too

[@raiyananabil7004]

which one do you suggest for live performances where I need to switch between clean, distortion tones and drive chorus pedal affect tones

[@gearfacts]

Definitely the Vox. The Zoom is great too, but it has a lot of studio and practice tools that you won't need for live work. The Vox is more focused on real quality sound and imho there's a clear difference :)

[@kylojazz7534]

Can you use al pedals at the same time?

[@gearfacts]

You can use up to 9 effects at a time on both of these pedals. (I think that's what you meant?)

[@kylojazz7534]

@@gearfacts hey thnx for your anwser! That was what i meant :) But i have another question: I want to know if you can use the wah pedal on every efect or with every efect at the same time!

[@creepypastasarsyt]

i think is not too fair put 2 differrent records from different times and different sound record. must be at same tim,e with same record equipment.

[@gearfacts]

It was a different day, but every piece of equipment was the same, so it should be an even test. Very close result too, I thought :) gearfacts

[@creepypastasarsyt]

@@gearfacts i apreciate your response, so i can be more accuarate to decide but im thinking more seriously to get the zoom

[@thebassrogue]

Do both sound terrible or am i being too picky?

[@gearfacts]

haha ...welll, they both sound like sub $100 effects units so yeah that might be just a tiny bit picky but undeniably legitimate assessment :) #gearfacts

[@thebassrogue]

@@gearfacts the problem is that here in Brazil that 100 dollars become with tax almost 800 of our BRL that's why i exaggerated on the being terrible part. Very expensive around here 😢

[@fredparker3384]

Can either bypass if used in a pedal chain??

[@gearfacts]

Yes, you'd just have to create a blank patch to switch to as a bypass.

[@AdrianGzz23]

Hello i have this pedal and i want to know if the "direct" parameter when i. Use distortion that means the amount of dry signal? I. Want to buy the ls2 to blend my dry signal and the effects but if the direct parameter do that then is not necesary the ls2. I think that it works as a "blender" in a way but i want to confirm that.

[@gearfacts]

Yep I believe the direct signal is the dry signal sent to output :) #gearfacts

[@AdrianGzz23]

@@gearfacts Ok thank you! :)

[@munavir4946]

Who won the fight?

[@gearfacts]

Personally I prefer the Vox, but that's just me.

[@jaaz.handss]

the vox multi-effects was my first pedal - worst thing I've ever used and I'm not exaggerating in the slightest

[@gearfacts]

I loved it, missed it, and just ordered another one yesterday! It's crazy how different pedals can sound on different rigs.

[@lowenddave2059]

Kai den Hertog if u can give it to me I'd me more than happy.

[@hughcdavies]

Thanks man, very useful. I've got a Stomplab 2b and a 2g for my 6 strings. Happy with both for the money, prog 16 on the 2b is my fav. Agree the chicken head controls and the lack of info on each setting are the only down sides.

[@gearfacts]

Yep. I think it's time for me to design a multi-effects system and send it to Boss/Zoom/Vox and all the others! #gearfacts

[@palesama]

Maybe I lack some creativity but am I the only one who listens to those useless sounds to make music and they just appear like nonsense noises?

[@gearfacts]

I love those kinds of noises!

[@bass_qizhi9358]

please play the same part then we will know the different 😅😅

[@gearfacts]

Point well taken :)

[@peterlewis3038]

The stomplab does a wicked 46 +2 impersonation @1.40 mins so that's the one I'd go for. 👍🏻

[@gearfacts]

Love the Stomplab :)

[@brentwalker3300]

Somebody's a Tool fan.

[@kalidesu]

They both have their pluses and minuses, running the B1 Four into Vox Stomplab works really well.

[@gearfacts]

Agreed. The race was closer than I thought prior to editing this comparative video. The Vox suits my vibe a bit better, but it's a question of personal taste :) GF

[@jefflg2334]

The Zoom has a drum machine/metronome. A very indispensable practice tool.

[@gearfacts]

True, the Zoom certainly has more features like that.

[@georgesayantanmurmu3501]

which is better ? zoom bx1 four or vox stomplab 2 b ?

[@gearfacts]

I liked the Stomplab 2B much better /Gearfacts

[@teampqp2093]

Hi ! I have a question. I want to use the Stomplab on my pedalboard with my other pedals (tuner - noizegate - comp - SansAmp), to use mainly the chorus, fuzz and wah effects. How do you mute / bypass it like you would mute an analog pedal ?

[@gearfacts]

Press both pedals together, that'll put it into tuner/bypass mode.

[@sociedadartificial]

Lo malo del vox es que no puedes editar los efectos al gusto

[@Oiak1086]

Los presets no, pero en el apartado ''USER'', el ultimo del knob izquierdo, puedes editar hasta 20 efectos propios si mal no recuerdo

[@jonatandesouza8297]

Me quedo con zoom.

[@gearfacts]

haha me gusta la forma en que expresaste eso :) #Gearfacts

[@markustellar]

Vox sounds great!

[@gearfacts]

I think it wins the contest for me :) GF

[@КурлюкЭбатыр]

@@gearfacts What do you think: is Vox good enough for recordings? Or it can work as easyfier for live performances only?

[@ivanrankovic72]

Zoom sounds like a toy after VOX Stomplab.

[@gearfacts]

I completely agree. Zoom if a lot of fun, very crazy, but the Vox sounds closer to professional.

[@ivanrankovic72]

@@gearfacts I already bought it. it's good enough for gigs. Of course not for recording.

[@AntonyYnoT]

Zoom is better

[@AmarayTabakar]

Zomm suaranya lebih enakk deg. Merut saya sih bang🙏🙏

[@sudamericanrockers6616]

the Vox unit sounds way better!

[@ElAguilasilut]

Vox is good multi effects zoom is trash effects

[@gearfacts]

Welllll I don't think the gap is quite that wide haha, but yes I liked the Vox better :)

[@MatthewCuda]

Vox sounds hollow