Zoom 708 II Bass Multi Effect Pedal Board

Comments about Zoom 708 II Bass Multi Effect Pedal Board:

I'd be lying if I said this wasn't my first multi-effect processor, but it's far surpassed my expectations. I was pretty disenchanted regarding multi-effects after trying out some of the DigiTech ones. On a whim, I tried this one out; at a price of [$]from a list of $240, I figured it might be worth it. I'm incredibly impressed with both the quality and functionality of this unit. Despite the fact that it lacks a metal enclosure, the construction is solid and it has a nice heavy feel to it. I'm not worried about smashing this thing in with my foot. As far as the effects go, the selection is huge. A few sound rather similar, but it's enormously better than the DigiTechs where every fourth effect sounds exactly the same with maybe an extra low-pass filter or something. These effects sound, for the most part, just like you'd expect from individual stomp boxes. The ability to customize and store your own effects is intuitive and relatively easy to learn, given the units complexity. Add to that the ability to record and play back sound and a built-in drum machine and you've got a really awesome little unit. What I love is that this pedal will fit you no matter what style you play. You can go from face-shredding distortion modes to trippy mellow to smooth jazz to country twang with satisfying ease. I would gladly pay twice the price for another one if this one got lost. Alas, I have ONE complaint: the expression pedal doesn't have a whole lot of travel range, and the on-off limit can be finicky and takes some adjustment. In short though, I'd really recommend this to just about anyone who doesn't want to fork out more than $200 for a good set of effects. If you've been playing for years and years or if you're a professional, you probably want to go for something high-end, but you probably don't need me to point that out. I get the most joy out of it by just plugging in, scrolling through the parameters, and wailing away aimlessly, but I definitely intend on taking this on-stage with me this fall.

Comments about Zoom 708 II Bass Multi Effect Pedal Board:

Wow - Zoom put a whole pedal board full of effects into this little box. You can use up to 9 effects at one time. The 708 lets you get pretty creative between the built-in sampler and drum machine.

Comments about Zoom 708 II Bass Multi Effect Pedal Board:

"The 708 II gives you that ""studio"" sound without carting a ton of gear around - well done Zoom!"