Zoom G2 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal
Expand your sound with the Zoom G2. The Zoom G2 boasts 96kHz sampling, 16 amp and stomp box models, and a built-in PCM drum machine.
Overall User Ratings (based on 118 ratings)
Submitted May 31, 2011 by a customer from gmail.com
"Good product. Worth the cost for me."
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May supplement it with a specific pedal or two, but doubt that I would replace it with a different multi-effects pedal.
Sound
Sound works best if run through a "clean" setting on your amp. I use it on a Pevey vypyr 30, on a "clean" amp setting, with no amp effects active.
Works well with smaller practice amps like the Cube, by making it sound bigger than it actually is.
Features
Features are good. Being able to add multiple effects is handy. I found most of the preprogrammed patches to be uninteresting for my style of playing. It's small enough to put in a gig bag and runs off of batteries, and you can used headphones, so it's a good unit to take on travel for use in hotel rooms.
Ease of Use
Takes quite a bit of fiddling to fine-tune a sound. Don't expect to hit a button and start to sound like Metallica, or U2, etc. Lots of patch space to program your own sound and effects.
Quality
Seems to be holding up, but I haven't owned it that long.
Value
For the price, I'm pleased with the product. I doubt that I will be needing another or different multi-effects pedal for quite a while.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed any support.
The Wow Factor
I know someone who had the same model and used it while we were playing. Based on that experience, I wanted my own unit.
Musical Background:
intermediate
Musical Style:
rock, metal
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Submitted September 7, 2007 by a customer from googlemail.com
"Totally satisfactory all-purpose modelling and effects unit"
This one's a keeper, period!
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.
Features
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.
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.
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.
Manufacturer 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!
The Wow Factor
It sounds as good as it looks - which puts it right up there with Les Pauls and PRS Standards, in my book!
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Blues, fusion, alt. worship, ambient
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Submitted June 1, 2011 by a customer from gmail.com
"ZoomG2 More Bang for your Buck"
I am very satisfied with my purchase. This zoom g2 has exceeded my expectations on all levels. I wasn't expecting much but this thing is amazing.
Sound
This thing sounds great. When tweaked it sounds even better! You have to be comfortable with electronics and a good understanding of how things work. Characteristics of different amplifiers, microphone types/placement, terminology, effects parameters, etc. to really get on the fast track. Or else it will be the trial and error method of sound shaping.
Features
Amplifier modeling, Cabinet mic simulation, noise reduction
Ease of Use
It wasn't hard for me but I can imagine a lot of people having trouble with this if you want to customize sounds for performance and recording.
Quality
Fit and finish is excellent and very well made.
Value
This is the best bang for the buck pedal on the market.
Manufacturer Support
na
Musical Background:
Musician, Audio Engineer
Musical Style:
Fusion
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Submitted April 4, 2014 by Bob P in Belmont, NH
"Still re-discovering it after years of ownership"
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What more can I say other than it's a great pedal? Especially when you factor in the cost! I have had mine almost 8 years now and I still find little tweaks and parameters that give me every sound I'm looking for. The lag-free switching, the durability and the sound quality are all a cut above the rest in this general price range. Is it an Axe FX II? Of course not but it is more than capable of keeping the working musician like myself happy on stage. I run it through the front of my Triple XXX 212 Combo in various configurations and they play very well together. If I had one criticism it would be the power jack. I've had to re-solder it a half dozen times since I've owned the pedal.
Musical Background:
Playing guitar 25+ years. Working musician
Musical Style:
Rock, Metal, is there anything else?
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Submitted January 17, 2007 by a customer from wavetronix.com
"Good overall peadal"
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A very good buy for someone who wants a lot of effects and options on a budget.
Sound
Has a lot of nice sounds. If you play with it you can probably get almost anything you want. Two downsides if they matter to you is the reverbs all sound like slap backs to me and the reverb turns off when you use the drum-machine.
I have only used this with earphones but it sounds good in that mode
Features
The good thing about this pedal is that you can tweak almost all the paramters. The EQ section is a bit weak but it comes with one at least. It has amp models, all sorts of effects, drum machine/metranome, switches patches very quickly.
Ease of Use
Like all pedals you should read the manual but it is fairly straight forward.
Quality
I think that it is built very well. I don't gig with it so I can't tell you how it would stand up night after night but it feels sturdy.
Value
I think that for the price this is better then the Digitec RP series. I never liked their sounds very much.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to use it
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Rock, Alternative, Classical
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Submitted August 16, 2005 by a customer from eclipsedc.com.mx
"i really love my NEW ZOOM G2"
i will use it as much as i can.
Sound
it exceed all my expectations, great sound, amazing digital effects, the drum machine sounds great, cool high gain distortions
Features
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
Musical Background:
hobbyst
Musical Style:
rock
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Submitted March 11, 2009 by a customer from yahoo.com
"best bang for your buck"
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good value, after all it saves you a few hundreds.
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.
Features
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.
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.
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.
Manufacturer Support
haven't used it.
The Wow Factor
it may seem to small for all the sounds it can make, but it is FUN and GOOD.
Musical Background:
self taught garage band
Musical Style:
acoustic/nirvana-ish
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Submitted October 8, 2006 by a customer from gmail.com
"bang for the buck....and then some...."
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i am very happy with it.
Sound
all the sounds i want are in this little box...
Features
so many amps, so many cabs, direct recording, loads of effects that can just be layered and layered on each other...the possibilities are endless..
Ease of Use
little confusing at first, but you get used to it
Quality
zoom has fianlly come of age, intergrating metal parts into their products...
Value
great bang for the buck, and then some.....
Manufacturer Support
havent had any problems with it yet, so thats a good thing!!!!
The Wow Factor
i only own the g2, but i feel the real sex appeal is with the g9.
Musical Background:
professional recording artist, record producer, recording studio owner
Musical Style:
all types of music...
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Submitted December 18, 2005 by a customer from msn.com
"I did over a month of research and I'm an open minded professional READ THIS REVIEW!!"
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
Sound
Unbelievable. Anyone who says otherwise is either unexperienced with it or doesn't know what their talking about.
Features
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).
Manufacturer 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
The Wow Factor
It's black and silver, what more do I have to say.
Musical Background:
Guitar Teacher (over 15 years)
Musical Style:
All types of rock, alternative, blues, punk, classical, jazz, etc..
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Submitted December 26, 2008 by a customer from yahoo.com
"doo-hickey."
i dont see myself needing another one. this seems to be all i need.
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.
Features
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.
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.
Quality
great quality.
Value
surely a ten.
Manufacturer Support
i havent had any issues in my six hours of ownership. haha.
The Wow Factor
its reccommednable.
Musical Background:
active musician.
Musical Style:
anything from blues to electronica to hardcore to punk to psychobilly to garage to grunge...all sorts of stuff.
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Submitted August 21, 2009 by a customer from yahoo.com.au
"Xxjagerxx zooms"
I can see me wearing this pedal out lol . Thank you zoom .
Sound
Im running my zoom thru a little 15 watt orange crush and it sounds cool
Features
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
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
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!
Manufacturer Support
I had no issue with it yet and the fit and finish looks awesome. Well built
The Wow Factor
Its sexy,a technical marvel and fantastic! If it made me breakfast i would marry it lol
Musical Background:
Just a strummer
Musical Style:
Rock n roll
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Submitted April 25, 2007 by a customer from hotmail.com
"The best Darn deal for Multi-effects solutions"
Overall good deal. Solid gear even if your gigging, just by nice to it and it will last past your expectations. I still have got the first Zoom ever made back in the early 90's and it still works.
Sound
The different sounds you can get out of this effects pedal are almost endless. The sound isn't supreme but what fan will notice the difference between this baby run through a cheap tube head and cab versus a marshall full stack with dozens of boss pedals. I know i can barley tell the difference. In my opinion Marshall is WAY overrated and to me is completly worthless for the price. I dont use this for all of my sounds but it makes a great addition to my pedal board.
Features
Has everything you could think of when it comes to shaping your tone. I was impressed by all the tweaking i could succesfully do.
Ease of Use
Basically this product is self- explainatory. I mean a little bit of instructions are needed but after that you can take off!
Quality
Although the sound is great Zoom seems to lack in quality and reliablity. Many a gigs i have had the noise gate built in, not work correctly then sometimes it does. Finally i got a noise gate with all of my boss pedals and it work flawlessly. Also the pots get worn out way to quickly for changing effects. Sometimes my right pot doesnt engage correctly but it just takes a little bit of stomping... i could replace the pots but i got bigger stuff to worry about.
Value
Great value. 100 bucks for a realistic, multi-effects processor. Buy it now.
Manufacturer Support
Never had to deal with them, so i guess they are innocent until proven guilty.
The Wow Factor
I've already got it but it sure was sexy when i first bought it right of of the box
Musical Background:
7 year lead guitarist; 12 year lead vocalist; 2.5 year pianist; 2 year bassist; 9 month drummer
Musical Style:
Rock, Blues, Ballads
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Submitted December 12, 2006 by a customer from hotmail.com
"Zoom G2"
This pedal astounded me!
Sound
No The Zoom G2 is perfect!
Features
The pedal is well equiped aswell as offering good value for money.
I like to play blues and some of the effects work perfect.
Ease of Use
It works well with other products but nothing outstanding
Quality
This is the best budget effects pedal around $100
Value
Very good value.
Manufacturer Support
I diddn't need to call the makers of the product but i'm sure they will be nice.
The Wow Factor
Very beatiful and well equiped.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Blues
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Submitted July 20, 2012 by c k
"Works as described"
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So far this effects box has worked as advertised. One review said it took a bit of time to figure out how it worked and that was indeed the case but like the previous reviewer said, once you figure it out it's pretty darn easy to use. This does all that I need and I'm super happy with it. I like the fact that the case and buttons are metal as I've been stomping on it a bit and that doesn't seem to phase it at all.
Musical Background:
Been playing guitar off and on for 40 years and bass for the past 7
Musical Style:
mostly ballad style for guitar and broadway stuff ( I play for the local High school on their musical productions) for the bass.
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Submitted June 5, 2006 by a customer from aol.com
Zoom G2 Guitar Effects Customer Review
Sound
Like all multi fx pedals they take time but Ive had this one for one day and it shows great promise
Features
Metal construction. Fx have been improved. easy of use is extreme,.
Musical Background:
Active Musican, Have taught before
Musical Style:
everything except country
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Submitted August 9, 2005 by a customer from nyct.net
"IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A PINT-SIZED GUITAR PEDAL, I THINK THIS IS THE BEST THING YOU CAN BUY"
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It's all I need. There are probably some guitar wizards out there who would find this combined with the guitar plug-ins in Logic are nothing. But I'm fine.
Sound
I didn't have the highest hopes from this product. I've liked Zoom products before, but for guitars, I've always loved the sound of my big Roland unit. To be honest I was expecting to make a compromise. Sell the Roland and get something more compact.
But I really love the sounds. I don't miss the Roland one bit. I never programmed the Roland (too complicated for me) and this has more useful patches. The Roland had all these weird sounds that I never used. I haven't tried it direct yet. If I don't like it I can always record it from the amp.
Features
It has a drum machine inside. I love this. While writing a song I can start practicing with it at a certain BPM. This makes it a snap to go to the computer later. Of course the BPM is fully adjustable as is the balance between guitar and drums.
Quality
I've waited for a while to buy a product like this. I didn't need another big roland pedalboard. And the old zoom model was plastic. This is solid, metal. I don't expect I will ever have to replace it.
Value
It's a real value.
Manufacturer Support
The only experience I ever had with Zoom (Samson) is I ordered a battery adaptor from them from their website. It came in like two days.
I've played Zoom stuff with friends but the only other product by them I've owned was very recently--their new teeny 4-track digital recorder. This had great sound and was very cool, but I got bored trying to learn how to use it. It just wasn't the right product for me so I sold it. But it was amazing the sound quality it had.
The Wow Factor
It's totally not genius at all. It's a solid old-fashioned pedal. I like that.
Musical Background:
Composer
Musical Style:
Rock, Film scores
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Submitted December 7, 2005 by a customer from yahoo.com
"COOl!!!!"
Sound
more patches and effects!!! plus the durabilty!
Features
and include an adaptor for evil's sake!!!!
Quality
yap!!!
Value
yes this is in good price!!!
Manufacturer Support
no country support!
The Wow Factor
Cool!!! and useful!!!
Musical Background:
active sexmusician!
Musical Style:
rock!!!all rock stuff
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Submitted December 28, 2005 by a customer from hotmail.com
"Zoom out does itself...."
Unless, my good friends at Zoom come up with something to put these babies to shame, I am planning on staying loyal. This will be a prime part of set my set up for a long time. (Everything I've written here also applies to the B2 Bass pedal, which I also just purchased)
These pedals are amazing and I'm just looking forward to andding the A2 Acoustic pedal to the family!!!!!!!
Sound
I traded in an older model Zoom guitar pedal when I saw these new ones were out. I didn't even try it out in the store because I've never been anything but impressed with the quality of Zoom products. Well, I am blown away by how amazing this this sounds. I've barely even begun to play with it, but even the presets are friggin' incredible. The other pedals presets left much to be desired, but this time around Zoom has nailed it!!!!! Not to say I won't create my own of course. The quality of the effects for the price of this little unit is OUTSTANDING!!!!
Features
This time the unit come with an adapter which is great, although now I have a million adapters because I had to purchase them separately, and didn't trade them in of course! The best two features are the metal casing as opposed to the previous plastic. This thing feels so durable!! And it looks great to boot. Also, the speed at which the patches change over is wonderful. No more delay in response, just stomp and your switched.
Quality
Like I mentioned already, the casing is great. Rubber and metal, and looks fantastic. I've only had it a couple of days, but it seems as if this will last a long time. I feel the gear I upgraded from was a good starter, but now I'm more familiar with what I want from the product and what it should have to offer and Zoom seems to be also. They have out done themselves. It feels so sturdy and durable, I don't forsee having to get rid of these anytime soon.
Value
It is the BEST value. Zoom is practicaly gicving these babies away!!!!
Can't beat it.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to use support.
The Wow Factor
It is both beautiful lokking and beautiful sounding. I love Zoom for the quality/affordability, but this time around, they have made one bad ass looking pedal!!!!! So sweet!
Musical Background:
Home musician
Musical Style:
Experimental Acoustic/Electric Folk Rock
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Submitted September 3, 2008
Zoom G2 Guitar Effects Customer Review
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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.
Features
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.
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.
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.
Manufacturer Support
No worries here.
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Submitted March 14, 2008
Zoom G2 Guitar Effects Customer Review
Sound
i love my zoom,, with its 120s/n ratio how does it get any better
and the pcm drums have really helped practice. ive had people ask
your guitar sounds great?,,,i tell them ,,thats my zoom:)
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Submitted November 24, 2007 by a customer from comcast.net
"Awesome Piece of Equipment"
I recommend it for most guitar players.
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.
Features
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.
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.
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.
Manufacturer Support
No problems
The Wow Factor
The looks and the abilities got my attention.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Metal
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Submitted October 27, 2006
"A Great , Basic Guitar Product."
Just needs the USB hook(and Software) and it will Rule the World.
Sound
Still has that digital sound, but clean with no noise. There are sooo sounds many to pick from but you will find your sound quickly. Great lows and brilliant highs. Good for direct recordings and play live though PA system! Drum sounds okay for practice or coming up with ideas.
Features
Could've came with USB interface to convert to PC setup like LINE6 guitar port. How do you use the Hold (like the boss dd3)function without the expression pedal?
Ease of Use
Translations are almost perfect in the Manual but sometimes confusing. Pretty easy to use.
Quality
Heavy Duty. Stage ready. Studio ready.
Value
$94.00!!!! Sounds as good as my buddy's RIG.
Manufacturer Support
No need. But where's the updated G2 compatable expression pedal? The old plastic one sucks.
The Wow Factor
A basic no hassle nessecity. Getting better ZOOM.
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Submitted August 22, 2006 by a customer from vip.hr
"Exceeds all expectations"
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I don't think that I will grow out of this so easily, because it emulates vintage gear and does it very well. I compared it to some computer emulations, and it doesn't fall short. All it needs is some adapting to your gear and a little tube magic at the recording end and it wil get you to riff nirvana.
Sound
This thing really shouldn't sound so good! At this price (comparable to Boss tuner pedal over here), at this size...
Now I wonder why I bought all those pedals. Well, OK, live tweakability and expression, of course. But still...
The presets show the potential of full range, from cleans to insane distorsion. It is up to you to adapt these to your guitar/amp setup, to bring the best out. And with my G&L ASAT Tribute going into CRATE Powerblock, it can do it with honours.
Amps and distortion selections are great and accurate (yes, really!), wah is versatile and useful, other effects are at par. Pitch modulations and harmonies I don't use that much.
I cut one mark because acoustic simulation isn't as great as the rest (not a surprise), and the distorsions tend nore towards metal than rock. But other than that, sounds great, compared to 707 I also own, it is at least 2 marks better.
Features
Product comes almost naked, no PSU, no cables, small manual, but easy to get into. 4 AA batteries or standard PSU 9V 300mA will do.
Simple in, single stereo/phones out, expression/switch in. Tuner, preset switch, rythm machine with basic patterns, sounds heavy, but I don't use it. 9 effects in a chain, tempo sync via special button, pressed at least 3 times.
20 presets (they say 40 but its 20 with 2 different out modes) and 40 user presets, which is enough.
No expression pedal, but I didn't buy G2.1 because I own a pedal already. No PC output, I already have a ton of interfaces... You can use Roland EV-5 pedal with it, checked.
Ease of Use
Surprisingly easy, compared to 707 which had much more informative screen. Great thing is, when you are in the preset and choose the effect to edit, you can use the foot switches to turn the effect on and of with the preset playing, so together with expression pedal you have two paramaters to change live while preset is playing.
One mark comes of because it is not easy to see the black dot on a chrome in the dark when switching the effect modes.
Saving presets is a two button operation, easy.
Manual is to the point, visual. Sufficient.
Quality
707 was from japan, this is from China, but metal box with metal switches and rubber sides feels really sturdy. 707 was plastic and it never broke.
In live situations this would be a backup so it is well worth the role, but It just might end up in front...
Value
As I said, instead of buying a Boss tuner pedal I got this, and now I have some stunning amp/distorsion/wah effects combo that beats every expectation.
Manufacturer Support
Not needed and not reachable, as I live in Croatia.
The Wow Factor
It is chunky black oval with chrome stomps and a vintage red leds. It is a deadly colour combination.
One other reason I didn't buy the version with pedal is that this baby looks so well shaped and, you know, complete, without that thing on the side.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Alternative Rock/Fusion
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Submitted June 27, 2006
"BEST PEDAL EVER!"
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!
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Submitted October 31, 2005
"Great Price Point For This Great Sounding, Low Cost Unit."
This is a unit that I will keep for a while, for both acoustic and electric application. I look forward to finding some web sites with G2 settings for various experimental sounds, like with the line 6 stuff.
Sound
The standard settings are pretty good for the price. I have been using it with a Ovation direct into our PA and noticed that all of the pre-sets have way too much high end in them. I have use the EQ settings to roll off the high frequencies to give my sound a warmer tone.
Features
A nice beat-box, plenty of high-end 32-bit effects and programmability for only $99??? SOLD!
Quality
Nice look and finish...several of my band mates couldn't believe such a sharp unit was only $99.
Value
What can I say...this thing is worth the $99!!
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