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Zoom G3 Guitar Multieffects Pedal and USB Interface
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A a whole Studio of FX in One Pedal

By: Marky Mark      Submitted: 12/30/2016

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Product Rating Product Review This pedal is gonna be Legend. Because models come and go and some are fadlike I never like Factory Presets so never judge on them. You can search online Oziel and Zoom as the two keywords to really see and hear this amazing pedal. He demos this pedal and he is a master player and his tone is incredible. I already knew that this pedal sounded this good but stumbled on his videos later. Best Zoom demos and one of the best players I have seen. The dynamics are not to be beat and this is because of what Zoom refers to as it's Sigmoid Curve Clipper Tube control in each amp SIM. It acts as an upper mid gain pumper without adding distortion. This is the hardest thing to do and it is the essence of tube magic. Solid State never had this capability. However Solid State is superior in steady clean and loud fidelity and excels easily past tubes for distortion pedals in front of amps IMO. In the studio clean sounds such as keyboard acoustic guitar chorus cleans were great for popping rhythms. Not that tubes cannot do them justice but you will find that they require lots of electric juice to stay loud and overheat easily in live volume demanding applications. So there are always trade offs. I try to get tube tone from solid states. The Zoom G3 does it well but tweaking always improves. Just the difference between pickups like a humbucker and single coil have the greatest tone variations which make it even harder to get the sound you want. Read my review of the G3x on this website of American Musical Supply. I believe the Diezel amp SIM is the best for Hi Gain and The Fender Twin SIM in the G3 is about the best for clean gain tube knob control that sets this sound apart especially With delay compression and chorus. Zoom videos on the G3. Pedal will be viwed as a staple that forces others to lift the bar and address affordability. It is the right size to access exactly what you need and have floor space to run other pedals. Scrolling presets is simple I am able to access everything easily and quickly with my feet. I am a long time live player and not a newbie. I tweak day and night. I have tried or own most multi fx pedals and lots are good at many things but this is my favorite even over much more expensive pedals. This is a studios worth of pedals in a box. There is a free Edit and Share software editor from Zoom and you do not need any license or password to download it and you can download it and take a look at it even without the pedal. You can get a couple thousand free patches right off of Guitar Patches website. The editor is really easy and looks great. I do lots of recording and I always run a clean matching signal to another track and then reamp it to the G3 to really liven up the sound sometimes with another amp SIM altogether. There is no limit to what you can do with the G3.
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Zoom G# is a pleasant suprise

By: Tom Schuster      Submitted: 12/16/2014

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Product Review Ive only had it for a few days but overall so far im really happy with it....im suprised they could pack so much into such a small package for the price. Its gonna take me a bit to really get to know how it all works but so far its been fun learning....
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well worth the money

By: BBK from Iowa      Submitted: 3/5/2014

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A solid addition to my pedal board!

By: 3Gr8KidsDad      Submitted: 10/15/2013

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Zoom is good.

By: Mikki B from Lehighton, Pennsylvania      Submitted: 10/7/2013

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Your general opinion of this product. Great product. get ready to record. Well built . My first effects pedal was a Zoom from a guitar store used bin and it held up really well. I gave this one dibs among the competition. Well worth it. I don't play wah much so the pedal is arbitrary .. great. so much room for custom presets. now on that.. for having a looper.. it could have at least enough room to store a loop or two so it can be uploaded to PC later on.. I haven't seen that function readily handy. I suppose take for expectation that when you practice or have a creation session be at the computer so you can record it immediately. With the software that technically is included as a feature. Now the software.. Sequel has some code key problems.. Have your G3 plugged INTO the computer while you are installing the software since it has the key apparently loaded in it. If you don't do that , you spend enough time on the one with very very nice and patient Steinberg people that 'll make want to punch yourself in the face of aggravation.( installing software is supposed to be NSA; so then you feel like you got gipped when the thing doesn't install with code key errors and nonesupplied) Its a great sound , easy to control and program. I like the product specific software; there was no trouble with that. I don't know if it has a tube, forgot to check but with the sounds i can make with it .. I haven't ever found myself wanting further tube tone. Yummy, Get on youtube (Scorge120)(this isn't me) for sample settings to start with so you know what the amp emulations and parameters are typically. Theres more to the sound in the production (4layers) than effects.. so you know. When setting up your own sounds to be planning for it. Great . product wise; phenomenal good 7 months and no glitches
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GREAT MODELING/FX PROCESSOR SHOULD COST ALOT MORE !!!!

By: BOB M from LYONS,NJ USA      Submitted: 5/23/2012

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Built Like A Tank,I've ownwd ZOOM Products before,NEVER ANY ISSUES! Only had it a few days,BUT,Again,ZOOM has been VERY GOOD TO ME OVER THE YEARS! Your general opinion of this product. Great Amp / FX Modeling,GREAT for Practice late nights,especially with the Drum Machine,40 SECOND LOOPER,USB Connection, Recording Use,and, for live performances,either into an amp Or a PA,Can get ANY TONE for ANY STYLE of MUSIC! Crystal Clean,to,Over The Top HI-GAIN HEAVEN!! THIS Little Processor has Everything you'd ever need! Easy To Read Backlit Readouts,Easy to use Controls to "TWEAK" your Tone Presets,JUST AWESOME when used with the optional FP02 Expresson Pedal! ANY TONE YOU WANT,YOU'LL BE ABLE TO GET!! Cool Looking Processor !! N/A
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FINALLY !!!!!!

By: Jimmy Beach from Jacksonville, Florida      Submitted: 2/13/2012

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So far so good - had it 2 weeks and only in the bedroom but it looks simple , just dont drop it or get water or beer on it .. 2 weeks old only Your general opinion of this product. Let me 1st say I NEVER WRITE REVIEWS ... I have been playing for about 28 yrs now and I can honestly say I have finally found the sound I have been looking for ... easy to use and I'm a dummy ... I have always wanted the George Lynch tone and I finally have it... this thing can get any sound I can imagine .. I LOVE IT .. easy man Finally have my sound great EASY EASY ... Run through effects loop and u will love it
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only a few features away from perfect.

By: ringolake from spicer, mn, usa      Submitted: 9/20/2011

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very well made. solid. works well at home -- haven't tried it out on stage, yet. Your general opinion of this product. great sound. great flexibility and customizability. responsive customer support from zoom. nice, professional, look. the dials are easy to twist.... ;-)