All user reviews of 5/5 for the Xotic Effects BB Preamp

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UTILIZATION

Could not be more simple

SOUND QUALITY

The I must say that I have your trs surprised!
The overdrive is warm and hot crmeux the gain will not rev up but it happens when even play good blues (not Hard or trash ..) or jazz fusion (the Scofield )
By varying the gain is really a great trs sound palette, the sound is punchy crunch has yum! Vitage or a little more modern everyone is benefiting
The only small small BMOL is well liked that as I gain goes a little higher
but we can not have everything and bte dja trs is powerful to ask for too much ...! Go a 10 property MRIT

OVERALL OPINION

I reu yesterday!
The only default is the price (Aie!!)
I do it again this choice without hsiter!
Go ahead and buy yours!

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UTILIZATION

Operation is both simple and complements.
-Gain for the saturation
-Volume (30 dB)
-Bass, to add or remove low
-Treble, to add or remove acute
Whatever the configuration, the BB is trs musical.

SOUND QUALITY

The strong point.
Simply amazing, it really dtach other pedals, the grain is inimitable. It is crmeuse, trsdfinie fat and yet, powerful. She is really inoue, to boost a jcm 800 sends a timber.
Note the Difference with TS, it keeps all the low end and does not put us flanks of a medium, it is more modern, not in the sound (this is subjective) but in accordance with the fr quences.
I prfre in booster to go from crunch overdrive / distortion, overdrive in a clear sound.
Rhhaaa this sound!

OVERALL OPINION

So that's a bit expensive but it's certainly unbreakable, unmistakable, fantasy, short'll really try. And his little red orang aa stamp.
I spent one hour trying about 8 pedals in order to saturate more my amp: HBE, OD808, OCD, RC booster, Subdecay Liquid Sunshine, ..., and BB preamp.
I did not vritablement hsiter for a second hearing the BB, who APRS me silent above all others. I really reu a slap, what's ...

And notice more for this pedal, that merit and if by chance some still hesitate it can always help them in their choice!
I'm not going to, analog pedal, four knobs, gain, volume, bass and treble, input, output, true-bypass switch, external power supply jack. Red box, solid, it exudes quality.

UTILIZATION

No need to rack their brains to use the BB preamp, it is not programmable so you turn the knobs to find her at his convenience.

SOUND QUALITY

As the name suggests, it should be close to the sound of an old Marshall of 60's-70's the Blues Breaker (both B!!).
Side sound reproduction is very effective playing with the knobs and volume gain and may have a slight crunch and go up a good meaty overdrive on a guitar mounted double. It can also improve its sound with two settings treble and bass.
This pedal always sounds clean, you feel the care taken in design and quality components used. When I say clean it does not mean smooth and featureless, it has the body and personality, but all the notes are audible, though spare, what it's clean!
Personal I use it more and boost the drive channel of my already slightly dirty Laney Lionheart L20H and there, it's hard pure joy, it scratches, it grates! Gain quarter, volume at noon, I have a scratch Launhardt replica of a Les Paul Junior with a P90 in the bridge, AC-DC, Led Zep, ZZ top, anything goes and I will not say how.
Start with one that sounds too, so what more we move from a slightly crunchy by lowering the guitar volume to drive a hendrixien just by increasing the volume. This is music of all positions microphones.

OVERALL OPINION

I have this pedal for a few months I have had and tested a lot of pedals in the same style, Zvex Box of Rock, Fulltone OCD, Maxon OD808, TS-9, Way Huge Pork away, T-Rex Mudhoney etc. .. ... They are all good, but I think the BB preamp a little something extra compared to other already ....... its price! Nine is still abused, it's going to OCCAZ better already, is a pedal that is becoming more democratic and we are beginning to find everywhere, it's a good pedal called "boutique", it could be a long discourse its price and quality!
I also have another foot in the register a Barber direct drive I have been around longer and has more reserves than the gain Xotic, I use alternatively the two pedals, one for crunch Barber very thick, Xotic the boost in the drive channel of the amp for graillou and Xotic only for lighter crunch. It has become essential to my sound, I use it in a blues-rock record, it feels great.
Aside from its original price, it is worth giving a look or an ear. But it is true that today we are spoiled for choice in overdrive, distortion pedals, many are excellent as the Xotic.

# The BB Preamp offers awide variety of sounds. It's capable of a 30dB+ clean boost with an adjustable ±15dB two band active EQ which adds a wide range of harmonic content to your ideal sound.
# The BB also utilizes a pre-gain stage which allows the Pedal to go from a very pristine clean to a very smooth,compressed, overdriven sound.
# True bypass for eliminating any signal interference when switched off

Controls: Gain, Volume, Treble, Bass.

This is basically an overdrive pedal, a versatile one that can be used as a clean boost or as a dirty overdrive pedal.



UTILIZATION

Very simple to use with the added feature of treble and bass knobs unlike the universal tone knob that most overdrive pedals have to offer.

Set the gain and volume according to how you want to use the overdrive whether it be for a mild bluesy sound or a high gain boost.



SOUND QUALITY

The BB preamp has become one of my favorite pedals of all time. It is true bypass and sounds REALLY good with nearly anything. Does this mean that it's transparent? I wouldn't say so. I'd say it's more like, the BB preamp has a specific sound that seems to capture everything good about what an overdrive should sound like and implements that onto your existing rig.

I can pretty much declare that this pedal sounds good with nearly every guitar and amp config. There is just no way that the BB can't be tweaked to suit every rig. It's almost as if it was made to be on everybody's board. Though it's strength does lie in more low gain/medium gain applications, you can use the BB as a high gain overdrive, with the gain know low and the volume knob maxed out, tweak the treble and bass accordingly. But the sound will definitely NOT be the same as let's say, a TS-9. It doesn't sound the same as a TS-9 and although it does saturate the signal the same way it will be a different sound, and to my ears, it sounds great! It's THICK and raunchy! And the mids aren't boosted as much vs a tubescreamer. Rather they're slightly more scooped sounding.





OVERALL OPINION

Overall, great overdrive pedal for almost all applications. Though as a high gain overdive like I stated earlier, it sounds different and doesn't saturate the same way a tubescreamer does and so might disappoint some players that play that style. In my opinion, I actually like the sound it produces in that situation as it's different, thicker and raunchier and not the same as every other player.

However, the BB is great as it's versatile; it can be used as a clean boost, with or without a bit of an EQ, a low-gain overdrive for bluesy stuff, or offers enough gain on tap to be a classic rock-like distortion pedal too! And when paired up with an amp that has enough gain on tap, it can be used as a high-gain overdrive! And yes I'm aware that 99% of overdrive can actually be used the same ways but when I say this about the BB I actually mean that they technically can be used in all these sorts of ways and actually SOUND GOOD.

Xotic's BB preamp is a dirt box capable of providing compressed, fluid gain for elegant leads, crunchy blues style distortion or for pushing a good tube amp into saturated high gain bliss!

I previously reviewed the BB+, and after having spent time with the BB, realized that it is different enough to deserve its own review.
As with the + the term "preamp" is used lightly (or perhaps incorrectly), since this unit is nothing more than a dirt box. But it does sound phenomenal!

UTILIZATION

The BB runs on the standard 9volt battery or adapter. This unit is very easy to use.

SOUND QUALITY

Xotic created a unique gain pedal with the BB. It has qualities reminiscent of some other pedals (tube screamers, blues driver, etc) but it has its own unique voicing that shines through with most amps.
What really makes this thing a blast to play is the bouncy, compressed nature of the attack and sustain. Crank this up through a nice clean channel and just try not to wank for extended periods of time!

The voicing of the original BB has a slightly different flavor than the BB+. The + (on Channel A, which is supposed to be the regular BB channel) has gain and output controls, a compression cut switch and only a tone control for eq.
In comparison the BB has gain and output, as well as active treble and bass controls for finer adjustment to your tone and low end response. Perhaps this is what gives the BB circuit a slightly more hi-fi and smooth tone (at least in my opinion).
As a boost, the BB is one of the better units I've used. The original character of the amp is able to shine through, and it is pushed in all the right places resulting in more of what you love about your amp. This is where the BB+ has the advantage however, as its "blue" channel is even more transparent and sparkly, and is what makes the + version worth buying over the original in my opinion.

OVERALL OPINION

If you're looking for an overdrive/clean boost pedal that doesn't squash your tone or have an exaggerated mid-hump, check out the Xotic BB. The simple yet versatile active eq, addictive feel and great clean boost capabilities make this one of the best choices in the saturated pedal market.

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30db gain and bass and treble adjustment
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UTILIZATION

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SOUND QUALITY

c simple since I have I use it almost all the fatal weapon tps c od pedal type of boost, and yes it's c excels, it sounds clearly has the kind bluebreaker marshall ave in the amphetamines prescision so that legato are very facilemebt, she eats almost no dynamics and works perfectly on solo. everything depends on the rhythm of what we want ms solo I play without anymore. sound c LIQUEFYING more fluid you lose a little of the basic sound of peersonnalité ms c the end I think. Most are respectful of od that I had anything a must if you fly me kill myself, not my life I'll rchete a koi without it lol.
negative point that it is more a boost, c on c moin clear sound too modern convinquant else is doing better now too clean for the heats against it sound as if a lamp Y'avait geniale koi

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 1 year and I had no ms do not have the same worth c ms c dear world anyway, the guy must have at Xotic action in total Minten ....
I prefer c its prescision and the fact that magnifies the sound to my ear
on the other hand when you push it too drive volume and breath on a saturated ms good as you want classic c
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UTILIZATION

I use it for everything. I play in two rock bands / fusion / postrock, it does its job perfectly. Little reliable.

SOUND QUALITY

This is THE pedal to have is simple if it breaks or it does not work anymore I bought the same. The sound is faithful to the guitar to the amp and especially touched by the guitarist. Here we do not cheat, the sound is open, the EQ is effective, the grain of the pedal is very "smooth" and music.

For me there's no better term crunch. Ideal as a crunch and also as a boost pedal.

OVERALL OPINION

This is the pedal for those who seek his blues / rock / pop / fusion. It was only over time that we understand that having the rock sound is not to have a lot of gain but have his trusty guitar to open, not compressed.

Some say it is not given, certainly ... But if it suits you it will stay on your pedalboard for years. You understand this is a love story between me and my BB)

It is an OD pedal and / or boost depending on the settings
4 knobs volume bass treble gain
true bypass switch
between output
Simple and efficient pedal

UTILIZATION

Manuel useless, it's a very intuitive pedal. Level

SOUND QUALITY

her you imagine the grain of a tube screamer without losing the bass and treble and an impressive reserve of volume.
It compresses a lot but it keeps her in the PCHE.

To the very end blues, this pedal rubber not bad grades.

But for the game in jazz fusion, it makes the game so legato Plutt destiny a technical game.

In boost, it is very effective, we may start from a big crunch to a saturation well crmeuse and powerful while retaining some clarity in the notes and everything without being too aggressive.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought to boost the crunch channel of my Bogner Shiva.
It is very effective because it boosts my amp (thanks to its reserve volume) to loud sounds which allows me to keep the amp with a gain Lger for passages for a kind of 3rd channel .. .

I have not tried much except Fulltone OCD whose grain seemed more draft in my use.

The pedal is CHRE, I do not know if is true but I am guided by my ears.

I do not m'tends: clne TS (I never test a real vintage), gain, volume, bass and trebble for equal.
Handmade, made in USA, suddenly we pay a high price. 9v power supply standard, I use it on pedalboard. Format "single" from Xotic has released more than BBs, Ac Also, larger format ... Little space in any case a Pedalboard, but what sound presence!

UTILIZATION

No manual, no need. One branch and one is playing. Each volume pot is extremely dynamic. So it was a real change in sonority according rglages. J uses it a lot as the EQ section, and walk very well as a clear boost.

SOUND QUALITY

One of the best pedals in my opinion. It can be used as a boost with gain 0. THE EQUAL is very effective. Then you go up the gain and crunch very quickly (this is the most pronounced of Xotic "single" in terms of saturation), to go up a good saturation. Let's be clear, do not drool that is always clean, and warm: there are really grain Robben Ford or Eric Johnson, Larry Carlton. C may also sound more "hendrix" with adequate share rglages (bass and trebble 3h) I use it with an RC booster (when you love Xotic you do not count) upstream, it is pure Happiness! For specific on, I played on a Mesa Boogie DC-2, very hot blues, crmeux, and the BB sounds close to the saturated channel of this amp. on the other hand, if you push the volume and more gain, you get a much more "Zeppelin-ien" ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for many years. I had sold a few months ago to finance a more versatile preamp, and I'm back two month after. I compared the AC Booster and too kind as his medium, I have not liked. Issue price, that is expensive, but worth it.
Yes I redid this choice ahahah.
Note: I did not test the BB Plus, it seems that it does not sound exactly the same.

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UTILIZATION

super simple cons takes time to find its settings, but then after ...

SOUND QUALITY

If andy timmons size and other uses is not to make beautiful, this pedal is really useful, I explain: I play on mesa roadster mesa 2x12 and if necessary (not the same sound as the combo of HP) the sound is fine you get used to the bb engaged and we arrive at an expression of his amp ever hoped for, it's like mixing studio in full, what his friends! an incredible presence (the sound is "food for a phrase very humorous randall smith), and that the cut is very sad ... he misses a trick! I could not do passer.plein possibility, but I find that with a tube amp, it's just huge ... I hesitated

OVERALL OPINION

(considering the price) but I do not regret the purchase, I'll keep good time
The key word is its "equalization" and marvel at the fact bb
as more and no less
go for it !!!!!

The BB is not just an overdrive pedal. It is much more a booster, compressor and overdrive pedal (Tubescreamer-like) in one.

UTILIZATION

As with most pedals this one is not very difficult to set up. Just pay attention to where you put it in your FX chain and make sure to balance the levels.
You don't really need a manual because if you bought this pedal you know what to do with it.

SOUND QUALITY

The sounds reminds me a bit of the MXR Zack Wylde. If you are looking for bluesy, jazzy then the BB is in my opinion currently one of the best on the market. A Twin, a BB – that’s it. The BB has a lot of dynamics and doesn’t change the basic character of the guitar sound.

OVERALL OPINION

1A pedal – perfect construction and layout!