Zoom 505II Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal

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36 patch locations. Large rotary selector. Easy-to-read red LED display. Foot switches.

Featuring a sleek new design, easy analog operation, 9 powerful new guitar effects, and amp modeling, the 505 II Guitar takes the world's most popular compact multi-effects guitar pedal to a new standard of performance.

The 505 II's molded chassis with its sleek, flowing lines and Silver finish offers a stylish appearance that's built to last. Extremely durable space-age plastic and a flat control surface take the worry out of carrying it in the same case with other gear.

As part of its enhanced design, the 505 II Guitar Pedal features new distortion effects including Clean, Scream, Wild, and Shred; along with new modulation effects such as Cry, Tremolo, Ring Modulation, Slow Attack, and Echo.

The 505 MKII includes a total of 33 guitar effects, arranged in 7 modules. Up to 9 effects can be used at the same time. In addition to 12 different types of smooth, rich distortion sounds, the 505II features world-famous guitar amp sounds created using Zoom's proprietary VAMS (Variable Architecture Modeling System) technology.

A large rotary selector, easy-to-read red LED display and foot switches make the 505 II truly user friendly. Sounds can be easily stored in up to 36 patch locations.

Other features include: ZNR (Zoom Noise Reduction); 28 hours of continuous operation with 4 size AA alkaline batteries plus AC operation; a rear panel input for an expression pedal; integrated auto chromatic tuner; and more.

Built-in effects: max. 9 simultaneous/33 total

Effects modules: max. 7 simultaneous (5 modules = 1 block)

Banks and patches: 6 banks x 6 patches = 36 patches (rewritable, with memory store capability)

A/D converter: 16-bit, 64x oversampling

D/A converter: 16-bit, 8x oversampling

Sampling Frequency: 31.25 kHz

Input: GUITAR input: standard mono phone jack (rated in/out level -20 dBm/input impedance 470 kilohms)

Output: Standard stereo phone jack (doubles as line and headphone jack) (maximum output level +5 dBm/output load impedance 10 kilohms or more)

Control Input: for optional FP01 or FP02/FS01

Display: 2-digit 7 segment LED

Power requirements: Separately available AC adapter, 9 V DC, 300 mA (center minus plug) (ZOOM AD-0006); Will also work with a 12V adapter. 4 IEC R6 (size AA) batteries.

Battery life: approximately 28 hours continuous operation (manganese batteries)

Dimensions (H x W x D): 40 x 125 x 145mm

Weight (without batteries): 280 g

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 631-542-5270
Email: info@zoom-na.com
Web: https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/contact/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (617 ratings)
Submitted October 21, 2007 by a customer from aol.com

"I like this pedal 505-II I would recomend it to my fellow guitarist. Zoom ROCKS!!!"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I would only buy an updated model of zoom 505-II
Sound
I am happy with this Zoom 505 II . once I read the manual and learned to program the pedal I invented so many sounds that emulate many other Guitar effects pedals that I decided to keep this one in my kit as one of my main effects processors. Charles,,, Gilbert az.
Ease of Use
Im loving it !!!
Quality
Great quality product
Value
This is well worth the price to me..
Manufacturer Support
so far I havent had any issues ..
The Wow Factor
Love the color and the design

Musical Background:

Played 15 years,,have my 3rd band now

Musical Style:

Rock-soul-Blues
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