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Zoom G2 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal
96kHz sampling. 16 amp and stomp box models. Built-in PCM drum machine. Includes adapter.
"Totally satisfactory all-purpose modelling and effects unit"
Feature:
Pretty much everything you need. I know it would be nice to include a PSU in the box, but at that price! I'd sooner have stunning quality than extra bits and pieces. You can always use batteries till you get around to buying a PSU. This model doesn't have an expression pedal - but either there's a version of the same unit (G2-1u) with pdeal, or you can plug in an accessory pedal if like me you only need one on the odd occasion.
Quality:
Beautiful design, utterly sturdy stage-proof construction, all controls work like silk. Just lovely!
Value:
Quite ridiculously good value. In terms of sound (if not in total list of features) this is right up there with rackmount kit costing 5 times as much.
Desirability:
It sounds as good as it looks - which puts it right up there with Les Pauls and PRS Standards, in my book!
Sound:
Amp models are really astonishingly accurate. I've owned a couple of the amps modelled, and I can vouch for that. The JCM800 in particular just nails it! For once on a Zoom product, the EQ is superb, and mimics the way the EQ's behave on the real amps. Effects are natural and versatile, with plenty of tweakability. I've used both sets of algorithms (live and recording) and the results are quite stunning: cabinet modelling is dead on. Even the factory presets are not the usual crass over exaggerated impress-the-kids stuff, but real usable sounds you can edit to suit your own style and instrument.
Ease of Use:
Quite the easiest processor I've used. It all works with knobs, just like real kit. Turn clockwise for more, anti- for less. Perfect! The knobs are even labelled, so you hardly need the (excellent) manual.
Support:
I've never needed support all the years I've used Zoom kit (I've even gigged with a 505 - scary!) - it's proved totally reliable under all conditions, so I'll give it a 10 on the grounds that the best support is the kind you don't ever use!
Overall:
This one's a keeper, period!
Pretty much everything you need. I know it would be nice to include a PSU in the box, but at that price! I'd sooner have stunning quality than extra bits and pieces. You can always use batteries till you get around to buying a PSU. This model doesn't have an expression pedal - but either there's a version of the same unit (G2-1u) with pdeal, or you can plug in an accessory pedal if like me you only need one on the odd occasion.
Quality:
Beautiful design, utterly sturdy stage-proof construction, all controls work like silk. Just lovely!
Value:
Quite ridiculously good value. In terms of sound (if not in total list of features) this is right up there with rackmount kit costing 5 times as much.
Desirability:
It sounds as good as it looks - which puts it right up there with Les Pauls and PRS Standards, in my book!
Sound:
Amp models are really astonishingly accurate. I've owned a couple of the amps modelled, and I can vouch for that. The JCM800 in particular just nails it! For once on a Zoom product, the EQ is superb, and mimics the way the EQ's behave on the real amps. Effects are natural and versatile, with plenty of tweakability. I've used both sets of algorithms (live and recording) and the results are quite stunning: cabinet modelling is dead on. Even the factory presets are not the usual crass over exaggerated impress-the-kids stuff, but real usable sounds you can edit to suit your own style and instrument.
Ease of Use:
Quite the easiest processor I've used. It all works with knobs, just like real kit. Turn clockwise for more, anti- for less. Perfect! The knobs are even labelled, so you hardly need the (excellent) manual.
Support:
I've never needed support all the years I've used Zoom kit (I've even gigged with a 505 - scary!) - it's proved totally reliable under all conditions, so I'll give it a 10 on the grounds that the best support is the kind you don't ever use!
Overall:
This one's a keeper, period!
Zoom G2 Guitar Effects Customer Review
Feature:
I also got the extension pedal. This adds some more fun to the effects on this unit as you can control delay rates, gain, reverb swells and tremelo speed (amongst others) with an expression pedal. Drum machine is kind of fun too, although the reverb goes out. It's nice to have on the evenings of practice when the rest of the band decided to take the night off , but nothing to use in a live situation, in my opinion. My only complaint is the display and some of the restrictions on the amp models. I hate the two digit display only because i have to consult the manual pretty often to find out what the cryptic, two digit code is. Also, the amp models, while dead on, are limited only in that they are either "clean" or "dirty" renditions of that amp. Basically you can't dial the dirt out of some of the models and you can't add the dirt to the clean ones. Its "marshall-high gain" or "fender clean".etc.
Quality:
The pedal is strong and easy to transport. No worries of big bulky knobs to kick off with your foot. Looks pretty cool, and is really really tiny in regards to all it can do. Its about the size of two stompboxes.
Value:
Can't beat it for the price. The boss me 50 is almost $300, and is just a tonal disaster.
Sound:
Great sound quality. Reacts beautifully with a nice, vintage tube amp but also makes a simple solid state scream. The harmonics of the "tube emulation" on the amp models really send this thing over the top, in my opinion. I am a tube snob, but companies like zoom and line 6 are really starting to make the products more believable. And again, when you combine tube emulation with real tubes, its tone, tone, tone. The patch change speed is fantastic. The effects are nice, nothing spectuacular, but usable and tweakable. I would buy this thing strictly for the amp modeling and eq'ing, as you can dial in some great tones, but the effects do the job. There are two seperate EQ's available for each patch, and a simpler one on each amp model, giving you three possible EQ's and if you can't dial in a great tone with that, well, you probably shouldn't play guitar. Live sound is great, i do have to change parameters when recording. Not a big deal though. I'll have a nice, huge reverb set for my live rig, but when i record that sound i have to pull back on the verb quite a bit. Not a big issue.
Ease of Use:
I don't think it gets any easier than this. First, you can take the existing patches and easily dial out and in what you want. Second, its not overwhelming with parameters, so starting with a clean slate is easy. You could easily program sounds, and quickly. Just read the manual, that all the advice I'd give. I have played with the pod xt live and the vox dual pedal modeler (can't remember the model name), and although they are really amazing pieces of equipment, the parameter settings are overwhelming. The zoom is simple, lightweight, easy to use and provides great sound. Plus, if it dies on you some day you can rest assured having only spent $100.
Support:
No worries here.
I also got the extension pedal. This adds some more fun to the effects on this unit as you can control delay rates, gain, reverb swells and tremelo speed (amongst others) with an expression pedal. Drum machine is kind of fun too, although the reverb goes out. It's nice to have on the evenings of practice when the rest of the band decided to take the night off , but nothing to use in a live situation, in my opinion. My only complaint is the display and some of the restrictions on the amp models. I hate the two digit display only because i have to consult the manual pretty often to find out what the cryptic, two digit code is. Also, the amp models, while dead on, are limited only in that they are either "clean" or "dirty" renditions of that amp. Basically you can't dial the dirt out of some of the models and you can't add the dirt to the clean ones. Its "marshall-high gain" or "fender clean".etc.
Quality:
The pedal is strong and easy to transport. No worries of big bulky knobs to kick off with your foot. Looks pretty cool, and is really really tiny in regards to all it can do. Its about the size of two stompboxes.
Value:
Can't beat it for the price. The boss me 50 is almost $300, and is just a tonal disaster.
Sound:
Great sound quality. Reacts beautifully with a nice, vintage tube amp but also makes a simple solid state scream. The harmonics of the "tube emulation" on the amp models really send this thing over the top, in my opinion. I am a tube snob, but companies like zoom and line 6 are really starting to make the products more believable. And again, when you combine tube emulation with real tubes, its tone, tone, tone. The patch change speed is fantastic. The effects are nice, nothing spectuacular, but usable and tweakable. I would buy this thing strictly for the amp modeling and eq'ing, as you can dial in some great tones, but the effects do the job. There are two seperate EQ's available for each patch, and a simpler one on each amp model, giving you three possible EQ's and if you can't dial in a great tone with that, well, you probably shouldn't play guitar. Live sound is great, i do have to change parameters when recording. Not a big deal though. I'll have a nice, huge reverb set for my live rig, but when i record that sound i have to pull back on the verb quite a bit. Not a big issue.
Ease of Use:
I don't think it gets any easier than this. First, you can take the existing patches and easily dial out and in what you want. Second, its not overwhelming with parameters, so starting with a clean slate is easy. You could easily program sounds, and quickly. Just read the manual, that all the advice I'd give. I have played with the pod xt live and the vox dual pedal modeler (can't remember the model name), and although they are really amazing pieces of equipment, the parameter settings are overwhelming. The zoom is simple, lightweight, easy to use and provides great sound. Plus, if it dies on you some day you can rest assured having only spent $100.
Support:
No worries here.
"I did over a month of research and I'm an open minded professional READ THIS REVIEW!!"
Feature:
Look around you won't find anything that compares. All the effects you can handle and 24 bit converters with a 32 bit processor...forgeddaboudit.
Quality:
This thing is made out of metal, even the selector switches (very durable unlike the Digitec). This is simply a proffesional peice of equiptment at a price everyone can afford.
Value:
With amount of effects this thing offers, the 32bit processor, and 24bit converters, you absolutely can't go wrong. This thing even has a selection that makes it so you can go from performing live straight into the studio for recording (unbelievable).
Desirability:
It's black and silver, what more do I have to say.
Sound:
Unbelievable. Anyone who says otherwise is either unexperienced with it or doesn't know what their talking about.
Support:
Don't worry about support, you won't need to deal with any one or anything this thing is a solid peice of equiptment
Overall:
To all out there looking for somthing truly great, look no further. I am an anal son of a bitch and this thing is amazing. I did over a month of research trying to find somthing cool to bring with me when I teach my lessons (I have over 15 years experience) and finally found the G2. Now this thing doesn't leave my studio. From total begginner to the most outragous advanced payer, this thing will put a smile on your face. Just to let you all know, I never write reviews so you know this must be somthing special. I can't beleive that you get everything the G2 offers for only $100. Trust me, look around, you won't find anything that even compares (the closest thing is the Digitec, which I tested and there's no comparison, the G2 is waaayy better in so many different ways). I can play "Satch Boogie" without getting saturated (you can make this thing ring out every single note without having to compromise any effects). There are some cool settings but you gotta play with it to get the sound you want (and don't worry it's not rocket science). I give the Zoom manufacturers total respect for this one. Peace
Look around you won't find anything that compares. All the effects you can handle and 24 bit converters with a 32 bit processor...forgeddaboudit.
Quality:
This thing is made out of metal, even the selector switches (very durable unlike the Digitec). This is simply a proffesional peice of equiptment at a price everyone can afford.
Value:
With amount of effects this thing offers, the 32bit processor, and 24bit converters, you absolutely can't go wrong. This thing even has a selection that makes it so you can go from performing live straight into the studio for recording (unbelievable).
Desirability:
It's black and silver, what more do I have to say.
Sound:
Unbelievable. Anyone who says otherwise is either unexperienced with it or doesn't know what their talking about.
Support:
Don't worry about support, you won't need to deal with any one or anything this thing is a solid peice of equiptment
Overall:
To all out there looking for somthing truly great, look no further. I am an anal son of a bitch and this thing is amazing. I did over a month of research trying to find somthing cool to bring with me when I teach my lessons (I have over 15 years experience) and finally found the G2. Now this thing doesn't leave my studio. From total begginner to the most outragous advanced payer, this thing will put a smile on your face. Just to let you all know, I never write reviews so you know this must be somthing special. I can't beleive that you get everything the G2 offers for only $100. Trust me, look around, you won't find anything that even compares (the closest thing is the Digitec, which I tested and there's no comparison, the G2 is waaayy better in so many different ways). I can play "Satch Boogie" without getting saturated (you can make this thing ring out every single note without having to compromise any effects). There are some cool settings but you gotta play with it to get the sound you want (and don't worry it's not rocket science). I give the Zoom manufacturers total respect for this one. Peace
"Xxjagerxx zooms"
Feature:
It needed a transformer $28 bucks but thats no bigge :) ripped it outta the box when i got home,a quick read of the instructions and i was away
Quality:
It feels rock solid and looks kinda sexy lol ^.^
Value:
Why bother buyin another pedal around the same price when this box dose EVERYTHING!
Desirability:
Its sexy,a technical marvel and fantastic! If it made me breakfast i would marry it lol
Sound:
Im running my zoom thru a little 15 watt orange crush and it sounds cool
Ease of Use:
It took a little while to get used of it but a fun learning curve and i was kinda blown away at what it could do. Love the drum machine
Support:
I had no issue with it yet and the fit and finish looks awesome. Well built
Overall:
I can see me wearing this pedal out lol . Thank you zoom .
It needed a transformer $28 bucks but thats no bigge :) ripped it outta the box when i got home,a quick read of the instructions and i was away
Quality:
It feels rock solid and looks kinda sexy lol ^.^
Value:
Why bother buyin another pedal around the same price when this box dose EVERYTHING!
Desirability:
Its sexy,a technical marvel and fantastic! If it made me breakfast i would marry it lol
Sound:
Im running my zoom thru a little 15 watt orange crush and it sounds cool
Ease of Use:
It took a little while to get used of it but a fun learning curve and i was kinda blown away at what it could do. Love the drum machine
Support:
I had no issue with it yet and the fit and finish looks awesome. Well built
Overall:
I can see me wearing this pedal out lol . Thank you zoom .
"doo-hickey."
Feature:
im gonna give it a ten. this is my first effect pedal of any sort so i dont have a lot to compare it to. it came with what i need to make it work, and that's good enough for me.
Quality:
great quality.
Value:
surely a ten.
Desirability:
its reccommednable.
Sound:
i just bought this today and i've played with it for about an hour or so. and as far as i can tell the sound of the thing is really amazing.
Ease of Use:
im gonna give this a seven. although it's probably a nine or ten, im completely new to this stuff and im having a lot of trouble figuring everything out. the manual is kind of informative, but makes a lot more sense if you're down with the technology lingo - and im not. im sure ill figure it all out in time, but for now i find it hard to understand.
Support:
i havent had any issues in my six hours of ownership. haha.
Overall:
i dont see myself needing another one. this seems to be all i need.
im gonna give it a ten. this is my first effect pedal of any sort so i dont have a lot to compare it to. it came with what i need to make it work, and that's good enough for me.
Quality:
great quality.
Value:
surely a ten.
Desirability:
its reccommednable.
Sound:
i just bought this today and i've played with it for about an hour or so. and as far as i can tell the sound of the thing is really amazing.
Ease of Use:
im gonna give this a seven. although it's probably a nine or ten, im completely new to this stuff and im having a lot of trouble figuring everything out. the manual is kind of informative, but makes a lot more sense if you're down with the technology lingo - and im not. im sure ill figure it all out in time, but for now i find it hard to understand.
Support:
i havent had any issues in my six hours of ownership. haha.
Overall:
i dont see myself needing another one. this seems to be all i need.
"Awesome Piece of Equipment"
Feature:
This device can do so much its hard to keep track of. I love the built-in tuner and the pre-set patches. I also love the PCM drum machine because it helps make rythems and new music. I had to get an extra cable however.
Quality:
The looks of the Zoom are beautiful. The chrome hardware adds shine and expense. Obviously if you throw it its going to break, but for on-the-go-gigs it takes abuse-yet it never breaks. Its a very strong product.
Value:
Yes its expensive but it is worth it.
Desirability:
The looks and the abilities got my attention.
Sound:
Very good sound for all types of music. I tend to stick with heavy metal so it helps out alot with pre-set patches. The sound quality CAN depend on the type of amp.s or cables. At the moment i have a Rocktron V10 and a Jay Turser electric (JT-300 MBK) It is a very clean quality sounding product.
Ease of Use:
It is very hard to use at first because of its complex details. For this, you really got to read the owner's manual to figure out what your doing.
Support:
No problems
Overall:
I recommend it for most guitar players.
This device can do so much its hard to keep track of. I love the built-in tuner and the pre-set patches. I also love the PCM drum machine because it helps make rythems and new music. I had to get an extra cable however.
Quality:
The looks of the Zoom are beautiful. The chrome hardware adds shine and expense. Obviously if you throw it its going to break, but for on-the-go-gigs it takes abuse-yet it never breaks. Its a very strong product.
Value:
Yes its expensive but it is worth it.
Desirability:
The looks and the abilities got my attention.
Sound:
Very good sound for all types of music. I tend to stick with heavy metal so it helps out alot with pre-set patches. The sound quality CAN depend on the type of amp.s or cables. At the moment i have a Rocktron V10 and a Jay Turser electric (JT-300 MBK) It is a very clean quality sounding product.
Ease of Use:
It is very hard to use at first because of its complex details. For this, you really got to read the owner's manual to figure out what your doing.
Support:
No problems
Overall:
I recommend it for most guitar players.
"BEST PEDAL EVER!"
Overall:
I think this is the best pedal ive ever had in my life. It always gives me the sounds i want for each song. The design is beautiful, and there are so many effects to choose from. I just love the fact that this pedal has an integrated drum machine (who needs a band when you already have this?) ;). I think this is the best pedal I've ever had and its only $99!
I think this is the best pedal ive ever had in my life. It always gives me the sounds i want for each song. The design is beautiful, and there are so many effects to choose from. I just love the fact that this pedal has an integrated drum machine (who needs a band when you already have this?) ;). I think this is the best pedal I've ever had and its only $99!
"i really love my NEW ZOOM G2"
Feature:
it was great open the box and see the ac adapter. the manual knobs works great, good response, the patch swithing its amazing
Quality:
very well constructed, solid metal body, and the rubber at both sides gives it a great look and feel
Value:
excelent
Sound:
it exceed all my expectations, great sound, amazing digital effects, the drum machine sounds great, cool high gain distortions
Overall:
i will use it as much as i can.
it was great open the box and see the ac adapter. the manual knobs works great, good response, the patch swithing its amazing
Quality:
very well constructed, solid metal body, and the rubber at both sides gives it a great look and feel
Value:
excelent
Sound:
it exceed all my expectations, great sound, amazing digital effects, the drum machine sounds great, cool high gain distortions
Overall:
i will use it as much as i can.
"best bang for your buck"
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Feature:how am i supposed to answer this? there are so many sounds you can get out of it. there a tuner on which i use all the time.
Quality:
very sturdy, made out of metal. i can't see how some one could break it.
Value:
well made and designed. wish it had a very well made distortion. it also comes with a power adapter but batteries last about 8 hours.
Desirability:
it may seem to small for all the sounds it can make, but it is FUN and GOOD.
Sound:
you can get some pretty neat sounds out of it. i have yet to find a really satisfying distortion but with all of the other sounds it can make it is well worth it. you can combine a re-verb, echo, chores, distortion, and a EQ and some more. for each "section" they have a few choices of popular pedals or sounds.
Ease of Use:
at first you have no clue how too use it. but once you learn how too make you own sounds, it becomes very easy.
Support:
haven't used it.
Overall:
good value, after all it saves you a few hundreds.
"Zoom G2"
Feature:
The pedal is well equiped aswell as offering good value for money. I like to play blues and some of the effects work perfect.
Quality:
This is the best budget effects pedal around $100
Value:
Very good value.
Desirability:
Very beatiful and well equiped.
Sound:
No The Zoom G2 is perfect!
Ease of Use:
It works well with other products but nothing outstanding
Support:
I diddn't need to call the makers of the product but i'm sure they will be nice.
Overall:
This pedal astounded me!
The pedal is well equiped aswell as offering good value for money. I like to play blues and some of the effects work perfect.
Quality:
This is the best budget effects pedal around $100
Value:
Very good value.
Desirability:
Very beatiful and well equiped.
Sound:
No The Zoom G2 is perfect!
Ease of Use:
It works well with other products but nothing outstanding
Support:
I diddn't need to call the makers of the product but i'm sure they will be nice.
Overall:
This pedal astounded me!
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