My advise for going ampless with the Zoom B6, Headrush MX5, or any other multi effects processor. 

Thank you!!!

For sure. No two stages are the same.

I’ve honestly found that when going ampless, using one of the built in amps, the solid state DI’s in my opinion sounded best. But using and IR for an amp, the tube DI’s sound best. When I run the B6 with my amp, I use neither as to not color the sound of my amp, and use the amps DI. The best way to hear the difference in them though is to plug into a mixer and hear it that way. Straight headphones doesn’t do it justice.

No, the B6 will require a power amp between itself and the speaker.

Without playing through them, I would have to say the B2 four would be the best bet because it seems to have more control over the features.

When I use it with an amp, I only use the B6 as a effect board and do not use any preamps. I feel using a preamp or amp, then into an amps preamp make the sound too muddy. This video shows how I run it when I use my amp with the B6.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9LBgU_sDr_o.htmlsi=L8zSl57GXcPWcGU-

You can override the amp "influence" by plugging into the Return of the stereo effects loop usually located behind some amps. This will override the amp EQ and give your B6 full EQ control.

Also, consider turning off the cab sim if you are already running through one.

You can, but you might want to be prepared for a little fine tuning during your soundcheck. A bass amp will color your sound a bit different than a PA system.

I use it for bass guitar, live, and in the studio. I primarily purchased the MX5 to use for guitar but I do use it on bass from time to time.

I am just using the factory power supply. I use the MX5 by itself as of now. I do know for some reason the MX5 requires a good amount of power. 12v 3.0amp center positive. Many pedal power supplies cannot power it.

Nice. I’ve heard so many people say their tone sounds great at home in their headphones, but when they get on stage it sucks. Your speaker gives it its true sound. Do you play live with it? And if so, are you micing the cab or using an output to the PA?