Flamma FB200 Intelligent Bass Multi Effects Pedal

Intelligent combined effects pedal

Shenzhen, China – April 24th Nowadays, it has become increasingly common for multi-effect guitar pedal producers to prioritize complex digital user interfaces and touchscreens, both of which certainly have their benefits. However, FLAMMA has recognized that this isn’t always practical, with many musicians preferring a more tactile, hands-on experience. What’s more, many bass guitarists are feeling left out, so to accommodate this niche in the market, the company has announced the release of the new FB200.

The first thing that bass guitarists will notice when getting their hands on the FB200 is its prioritization of physical controls. 16 dials line the device horizontally, enabling users to manually toggle effects on and off, change their type, and adjust their parameters. Out of these dials, the most notable are the amp and cabinet simulation modules, which impressively consist of 20 bass-specific simulations.

It’s certainly convenient that the device comes preloaded with these amp and cabinet sims, but to provide added versatility, it also supports third-party impulse response loading across 9 additional loading slots. It is even compatible with the FLAMMA app, allowing users to share and download tones and presets through the cloud. Of course, the FLAMMA PC software is also compatible, perfect for more detailed preset management.

In addition to the amp and cab modules, the FB200 also includes isolated controls for three-band EQing, dynamic effects (including noise gates and gain), in addition to reverb and modulation effects. Rather than depending on a complex digital display, FLAMMA has kept things simple, providing a minimalistic 3-character digital display to provide real-time feedback on effect values.

All of these effects and simulations are compatible with the device’s “Live” and “Preset” modes. In Live mode, bassists can adjust the modules on the fly, ideal for dynamic adjustments, whereas in Preset mode, combinations of effects can be saved to 40 custom preset slots. The device's four multi-purpose footswitches can be used to select between presets within each bank, while pressing two footswitches simultaneously will change the preset bank.

In classic FLAMMA style, the company has made sure that the FB200 provides everything a bass guitarist needs to accompany their multi-effects pedal. For instance, it includes a 40-style drum machine function for backing tracks, designed to accommodate both rehearsals and drummer-free performances. A high-precision tuner function is also provided, and both of these features can be activated through the device’s footswitches.

Bass guitarists will no doubt find the FB200's range of audio routing options highly convenient. Of course, it includes industry standards, such as a 1/4" bass guitar input, a 1/4" output, and a stereo 3.5mm headphone output port for silent practice. However, in addition to these features, it also boasts Bluetooth audio playback, ideal for jamming along to backing tracks. Most impressively, though, the device's USB port can be used for high-definition OTG recording into compatible mobile devices.

Arguably, the most convenient part of the FB200 is the fact that it is powered by an internal 2000mAh lithium battery, meaning that bassists can access all of the device's features on the go, even when a power source isn't available. It only takes approximately 2.5 hours to charge, yet it still offers up to 6 hours of continuous power-free use.

Last but not least, FLAMMA has equipped the FB200 with a beautiful cosmetic feature: an ambient LED strip, which acts both as a footswitch indicator function and as a decorative feature. Users can even customize the color and mode of this setting via the FLAMMA mobile app. Overall, the device proves that FLAMMA is dedicated to producing high-quality, customizable hardware for not only its electric guitar fans but also bass guitarists.