Since introducing their 505 pedal in 1996, Zoom compact multi-effect processors have been highly acclaimed by guitarists all over the world. Representing the next st... Learn more...
12 People Rated: 4.5 out of 5
Manufacturer's Description for Zoom G1 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal
The G1 represents a significant upgrade from the previous 505 series. The new Zoom G1 pedal features 24-bit/96kHz digital multi-effects and an incredible 40kHz frequency response. The G1 also includes a built-in drum machine, harmonized pitch shifter and an astounding 46 effect types.
Incorporating the sleek, flowing design and vivid colors that the Zoom guitar effect pedal series is renowned for, the pedals are made with extremely durable, lightweight plastic. The new G1 also brings the speed of Zoom's powerful ZFX-3 processor for low latency when changing effects. The pedals operate on 4 AA batteries or the included AC power adapter.
Features: Zoom ZFX-3 24-bit/96kHz digital multi-effects processor
54 Effects types / 8 Modules
40kHz frequency response
Built-in drum machine & Harmonized pitch shifter
80 patches (40 user defined and 40 preset patches)
Operates on 4 AA batteries or included AC power adapter (AD-0006D)
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Sound:
The sound is great and clear..couldn't be happier with it's performance.
Feature:
This pedal is amazing, for one, you're getting an AC adapter with it so you don't have to go through countless double A batteries. Plus, the effects are extraordinary. It can go from a crying wah, to massive heavy metal distortion, to an acoustic simulator, even that watery sound Kurt Cobain used in Come As You Are and Smells Like Teen Spirit. :)
Ease of Use:
You have to read the manual and experiment with it, but once you've played around with it for some hours you'll know your wawy around this pedal.
Quality:
This is a sturdy pedal, of course..I don't go crazy and kick it either hah.
Value:
This right here is a TOP-CLASS effects pedal. The bang is for the buck. I mean..sixty bucks for this thing is a steal.
Manufacturer Support:
Haven't had to use the support team.
The Wow Factor:
The pedal has a very sleek look, plus I like the grey. So this pedal is definitely one sexy pedal. :D
Overall:
This is an AMAZING pedal. I could not describe all the things that you can accomplish with it. This is the only pedal I'll need for a looong time. It's a mixture or different overdrive, distortion, and chorus pedals rolled into one with SO much more. I would seriously just go out and buy this if I were you.
Style of Music: Grunge, Metal, Alternative, Classic Rock.
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"G1 ADVANTAGES, EXPERIENCE.."
Sound:
I'm a Filipino (from the "ROCK CAPITAL" of the Philippines, OLONGAPO CITY)... i think for it's price it means ALOT i can tell. I've been playing for around ten years (less 7yrs from acoustics & 3yrs+ riffing, shredding and still exploring things..) i own before a boss (mt2,delay) pedals,and an Boston eq, & just SOLD them.. but of course WE all know that not everybody can afford this kind of stuff, it costs a lot and that's painful mostly in the butt. Since i bought this ZOOM G1(without the pedal) at first i thought it sucks, but when i spend a couple of hours tweaking, WOOOW!!! i was surprised, i found the right sound that suites my taste.(it caught the sounds i want, the heavy sounds for riffs, crunchy dist, delays, echos and for acoustics soundings etc.. just be patient & it pays at the end trust me!) i will not rate this as 10 because it's not as what you're expected as massive pure tone as boss, ibanez, crunch box and all that expensive ones but again IT'S SOMETHING. Very well FEATURES for a CHEAP PRICE and a GOOD FOUNDATION for beginners.It's cool to add up to the pedal board. G - SERIES OWNS! ROCK n' ROLL ASTIG!!! -DECK7485
Feature:
Almost perfect! what can you expect with this little buddy aside from it's cost for a cheap price it is SOMETHING. And of course you need PATIENCE, is the KEY. Spend TIME tweaking (use your EARS more) to get your DESIRED TONE and I'm sure it's not far to get some some. Plus the fact that it has DRUM MACHINE, I LOVE IT! Even though its limited in beats, sequence, i can still jam with it, having a good riffs & solo practice. The new G-SERIES has upgraded ZNR... and it helps A LOT to produce more SOUND but LESS BUZZ, or should i say NO BUZZ AT ALL... Even if you directly plug it in stereo, right! S T E R E O, still you can get a COOL & DECENT sounds you WANT, good to go! man i miss DIME!!! =( -DECK7485
Ease of Use:
Again.. AT FIRST, you will think it sucks... But spending a bit of TIME TWEAKING is THE BEST. & Have MORE PATIENCE! I believe this thing will GIVE you SOMETHING that you're looking for. -DECK7485
Quality:
i can say that it has a good hardware quality, in my case I use this little buddy(G1) for more or less a year until this very moment and still sounds perfect i mean out in the box. Although I accidentally drop this G1 on floor a couple of times I think 3mos. ago, still in perfect shape & tone. BUT of course still you have to give A LOT of care for this little buddy even if it's in hard casing, so that it'll lasts longer. -DECK7485
Value:
yeah, I bought this little buddy more or less a year ago and it's ON SALE on JB MUSIC STORE SM PAMPANGA here in PHILIPPINES.. (MAS MURA KO ITONG NABILI, SALE NGA E! hehe..) so I bought this to have a good try, surprisingly the value of it worth my money, CHEAP but WORTHY. -DECK7485
Manufacturer Support:
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The Wow Factor:
i don't want it, I NEED IT!!! yeah, that's right. It's usable, effortless to carry wherever, whenever.. (if this is the only pedal you own..) =) this thing helps me A LOT, it has A LOT of sounds. you can create almost anything, you can quite copy some sounds like metallica, some of pantera, slayer, wolfgang (pinoy bad) slipknot, megadeth, steve vai, zakk wylde etc. some sort of that.
Overall:
i surely not replace this little buddy, maybe adding some pedals but never to subtract one. I'll just pay some more care for this, to make it lasts a long time. And if i LOSE or SOMEBODY steal this ZOOM G1 i will definitely report it to the police and buy another one while waiting for the result. =)
Style of Music: Acoustics, Heavy Metals, Ballad Rock
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