This thing really rocks. The number one thing to know about it beyond the clear features is that it has a certain master sound to it. It primarily makes big beefy, tight bass tones with a bit of grit.
It is very flexible and powerful in shaping a tone, for sure in a supremely useful way when hopping amps or hitting a new location. In my opinion it has all the tools for the job ready-to-go.
It's true what everyone says, the noise gate is not good. It's a little bonus add-on to the Battalion, nothing more.
This is often true across the board with free power supplies - but nobody forget now:
The included power supply SUCKS. You can toss it straight in the trash. Doesn't matter that it has EHX branding. Save yourself the trouble and throw that junk in the garbage first thing when you open the box.
I really love my Battalion as a true all-in-one answer for rock bass that fits easily in my gig bag. Oh, and sounds wayyyy better clean than the digital fx units in this price range as of 2020. Tried and few of those, have to pay good money before the converters sound any good (more than double the price of the Battalion).
If EHX does another model like this (Comp, EQ, Dirt w Dry Blend) with fixed noise gate, perhaps an OD instead of straight distortion, I'll upgrade instantly. For now enjoying this!
