All user reviews for the Zoom 606 Guitar

Purchased from Music123 for $99 USD. I was looking for a multi-effects unit that wouldn't break the bank and the 606 was just what the doctor ordered. Music123's service was great. I live in the Washington D.C. area and the unit was at my house in 3 or 4 days from the time I ordered it.

I like just about everything the unit has to offer. For a hundred bucks, Zoom really throws a lot of features and functionality at you. I had the old 505 and was pretty pleased with it until I heard my buddies POD. The effects weren't very impressive on the older units, but the sound quality is much more improved in the 606. Also, the inclusion of direct to recording ability is great and the amp models are pretty cool. This makes it easy to record on my PC with Cakewalk.



I don't like that the unit is so small and tends to move around on you when using the built in expression pedal. The unit doesn't feel incredibly sturdy either, but then again, I don't gig with this unit so it's never going to see anything but my basement carpet under it and my socked feet on top of it.

Construction is part plastic, part metal. Not too shabby, but again I would never gig with this unit unless I had 10 spares in the van.

Overall it's a great unit at a great price. I mentioned the strengths and weaknesses above, but here's a shpeal from the Music123 site where I bought it regarding the feature set:

The 606 Pedal Is The Newest Entry of ZOOM Guitar Multi Effects Pedal Processors. Features a Built in Expression Pedal, 35 Versatile Effects, 3 Amp-Cabinet Simulators, Built-In Auto-Chromatic Tuner, ZOOM (ZNR) Noise Reduction System, Drive Selector & Gain + Or - Key. 4 AA (Alkaline Type) Batterys Provides More Than 24 Hours of Continuos Operation. The 606 Is Designed for Simple Use and Ease of Operation. Optional RPS 27 AC Adapter Avaiable. "Surpasses All Previous Standards"

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Slecteur Drive + rglage rapid gain level (5 modlisations amp lamps + 6 types of distortion)
Intgre expression pedals (assignable in real time each effect module)
35 effects (compressor / chorus / flanger / reverb / delay ...)
9 simultaneous effects
42 user programs
HP 3 simulation
Autochromatique intgrbr tuner /> ZNR (ZOOM Noise rducteur)
Frquence of Sampling: 31.25 kHz
A / D converter: 20 bits Sampling-24 times
D / A converter: 20 bit 8 times over-Sampling
From: jack 6.35 mm, nominal level of -20 dBm, 470 k ohms impdance
Output (Line and Headphone) Stereo Jack 6.35 mm, maximum output level +5 dBm (impdance load of 10 k ohms or more)
LED display two 7-segment characters
Power: AA battery (LR6) x 4 or AC adapter (9 V / 300 mA)
Autonomy: 24 hours (Alkaline)
Dimension: 233 x 159 x 54 mm
Weight: 600 g (without batteries)

UTILIZATION

Comprehensive manual ...
a little light on the explanation of the generation of certain sounds.
two knobs to adjust the various levels
a pedal which can be assigned different functions 6
2 buttons to switch between all the recorded sounds and how DIFFERENT ...

SOUND QUALITY

Used with an Ibanez RG and a Peavy amp .... the sound can be very soft or bite.
very wide range of settings.

OVERALL OPINION

The fact that n'abvoir pedal and annoying as the noise level must be fixed if you want to use the pedal as expression pedal ...

somewhat limited but ideal for the scene in the studio.

I tried the old zoom .... one feels much progress.

qualitprix report: excellent!

Bah, the ZOOM 505 version with more expression pedals.

UTILIZATION

The manual is super clear, but I find the description of the effects a little nglige. Note, what we do not care.

Gnrale configuration is simple, but Obviously, if you want to spend patch A1 D5 standing with your scraper, you're not in trouble.
The expression pedals has a trs grip (plutt foot) and has nothing to envy pedals true gender.

The edition of the sounds is very simple, but a bit long. Note, what we do not care.

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are not as customizable as the ZOOM 707 II, but there are even when their account.
Question modulation, the effects are Submitted and ralistes but the pitch is really crap,
still happy that we can assign the pedals of expression and have a whammy plutt INTERESTED (although crap too).

The trs distos really good (all diffrent and all useful), including METAL 7TH, a large distortion for hollow metal
which does not lack of attack, and MS DRV, a simulation of distortion marshall trs really impressive, fat but clean, with this particular stamp
typ Marshall, great for all styles.

There are three amp simulations: Combo, Bright Combo, and Stack.
Needless to say that Stack is the best if you want to sound pais. Combo offer a more sharp and bright clump mdiumis combo sound
Fenderesque. But then the sound is pure simulation without ...

I use it with a Chicago team Washburn EMG and Crate 65W amp and a whore, without this multi-purpose I would be nothing.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 4 months.

The particular feature I like most is the fucking Marshall type distortion, and the least this Pitch limit trs. The rest is correct.

I do not think there's a better multi-effect that price l.

Look over tt is said

UTILIZATION

Takes time to master the machine even Khan

SOUND QUALITY

Personal I do not like at all, one gets the impression that the sound is robotic, kan we go to the neck pickup of his guitar (for me SD) saturates the brothel and manages more than anything.
c can be as much apart for a beginner and sentrainer voulan discover the effects, but not counting on it to repeat or the scene, c boring, there is a lag between the DPress the pedal and the fact that the effect s 'actionne.sur big amp sound is unmanageable and merdiqueplus the stack that combo.

OVERALL OPINION

And b are days when you say that many more effects pedal to c can be better Anyway, rather c "and zoom in the trash." the robot's ca fears, and to tell you tested else g multi purpose and for example the digitech power is 10 times better.
dsl to have broken even and I lambiance kan is 0 because there are not -1.

Programming is really simple ultra mga if I compare a rhythm box type RT323. Well it's true that going to go from A1 to B2 is a Parkinson's foot pedals and expression not always sufficiently progressive.
Prvoir of rechargeable batteries if direct costs headphone.

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UTILIZATION

Programming is really simple ultra mga if I compare a rhythm box type RT323. Well it's true that going to go from A1 to B2 is a Parkinson's foot pedals and expression not always sufficiently progressive.

SOUND QUALITY

It's been a year since I have the pedals and I'm glad see trs happy sounds and I have no problem of bizarre rock no friend (note that the output must be supported if the sound is actually a bit mtallique (same for guitar pickups) a 1K Ohm Resistors say should help to those who from a high amp impdance c 'may be the neo bp with an amp that hangs), I, my only complaint is the breath and I have a 504 like that, my son and a guy I know a 505 re same. It's his only real default.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been a year since I have the pedals.

Prt redeem this prize is unbeatable!

Studio use for now on when I scne master the machine!

The choice of effects is quite large, enough to play some nights without getting tired!

UTILIZATION

Many functions and not enough buttons. As everyone says, they need to understand the manual by heart ... Manual format also too small ...

SOUND QUALITY

Extraordinary for the time: no breath. I would say that the effects are too Submitted for Premire, but must rgler!
I use a guitar aria SL-ST.

OVERALL OPINION

I rcupre OCCAZ of noon today, I have yet to unplug. It lacks some buttons (I'm a fan of the button, I do not like the numrique ...). But we can not do without if we have no budjet!
Report qualitprix: good. (70 of OCCAZ ...)
I expect the time to see if I made a mistake by buying it!

On this point says it all does and simplest is to go to the site simply ZOOM

UTILIZATION

Sure, it's not empty at beginners but we understand pretty quickly how the bte.
Now to get the effects and dosing of Manir select wisely is another problem, since there are quite a few beginners there is a tendency to add in tons.

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are nice, Obviously some are more fun than actually useful or even used in the context of a song. For distos no doubt, no lights they put in, sounds quite a transistor, but fortunately some take the road (I think especially the accumulation of marshall really nice I use a lot )
Wah wah for me is relatively MODR mainly due to lack of progressiv of expression pedals, but remains in the right

OVERALL OPINION

My zoom a few years, I slowly began to replace analog pedals by individual but it is multi indeed correct for those who want to invest a large sum of money and want a little goter all effects which are then replaced by carefully chosen pedals.
Qar also a good place it can be used to prampli between a guitar and a line input (sound card or even from CD to a bass amp dpanner-if, if I ' did), that's why I spare not immediately
Today I do more because I start Rasht build me a real set of pedals but I do not regret my purchase because I bought it a year APRS my electric guitar and Premire I really enjoyed playing with.
Just a quick note to indicate a weakness of the switches within a few years of heavy use and not forcment dlicat. But it's good stuff even when.

Multi-effects pedal, effects which comprenent 39 9 combined.
It includes the effect drive, wha, reverb, pitch, ...
It also has an expression pedal that lets you adjust the depth of the selected effect.
I put 9 because perfection is not of this world, but for the price, almost there!

UTILIZATION

At first it's hard: you just play with the effects pre-configured.
There's lots of buttons, even too many buttons! But you get used to it quickly! After 3 days, and finally understands ... it's too much! It makes its own effects!
Not need the manual I think, finally, for those who are evil, it is still recommended!
8 because it is simple without being really ... Finally, I understand lol

SOUND QUALITY

The sound ...
It is just beautiful! I redécouver my amps!
7 string metal sound is really nikel for players in the style steve vai or RONDAT (note that we must just add the contour), the acoustic simulation is really beautiful, in short, it should to everyone!
Small default, the expression pedal is a little sensitive when not deep and is for the adjustment of effects!
What will be worth a 8!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for one week, to tell you! It is still easy to use!
The only thing to note is that my decision may be superficial Since this is my first pedal and I have tried no other!
But for the price (98 euro), I think it's good matéiel and that for that price you will not find better now!
9 because I can not put 8.5 but it deserves!
went a +!

I used this pedal for about 6 months. It is very versatile, you can get a lot of sounds with. But it should be noted that this is a great pedal to get started in the pedals. Indeed, with time and progress can be seen that it lacks many things such as: The wah does not dig enough. I bought this pedal € 100, no regrets, so I judge the quality / price very good. With the experience I would not make that choice because I already sold to buy a better pedal. So I repeat, this is the perfect pedal to start in the world of pedal = is found significantly affected, it explodes with sound and effects. The sounds are good (many forms of distortion, overdrive, fuzz, clean), jy understand anything at first but after reading the manual ca easy as I thought ^ ^. Despite all this pedal is limited, so I sold it hoping to buy a GNX 4 (but not the same range of price and quality). So here I recommend that each guitar to start with this pedal, you will not be disappointed !!!!!

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Multi purpose well numrique sr, with an expression pedals incorporate.
Look very nice, Star Wars style machine, but it is plastic prs!
This is all the same effect of a low-end but rput (it's not the Line6 Pod).

UTILIZATION

One branch and it works!
APRS is more complicated user manual is well done but little crit rev ...
Latency chaining effects, despite a "programming" can be induced using the scne quite illusory!
Readable information are "minimum", A1, B3, F5 ,...., which means nothing, forcing therefore mmoriserles corresponding hacks that effect at least in a corner of his brain, if not by crit!
A plutt pedals for fun at home: the one can really hang out and have fun!
I use it on my effects loop.

SOUND QUALITY

Good sound, it's numrique somewhat well mtallique sr.

No effect is the height of a good analog pedals and you have all the same not expect to have the sound of a stack even if it says!
That said the number of effects is about INTERESTED, and if there is really one that you boot, you can buy it then.
The distorss are not really bad, but the same, you will not have an analog pedals or amp lamps: it is the suggestion, but has the right to give an ide MRIT things.
A good point: the effects of assignable pedals, it's convenient (the Wah is not as dgueus I have read ....)
The sounds are pretty clear and we can all traffic, it funny ....
A good point: a good bypass and tuner Intgr trs really useful.
Otherwise, overall, its a pretty color.

OVERALL OPINION

Used for 3 years but less and less I have to say.
That said, I do not spit in the soup, I have 50 banks in 1975 and if we had a little thing like this could really t the foot given the limited number of pedals and prices the era .....
Quakitprix good value.
So I keep it!

- 35 effects (comp / modulation, reverb, delay ...)
- 42 user programs - three simulations HP
- Noise Reduction ZNR (Zoom Noise Reductor)
- Drive Selector + gain level
- 11 amp models
- Auto-chromatic tuner
- Expression pedal and assignable real-time to each module (Wah, drive, mod / pitch, delay / reverb, volume).

What more for a first multi-effects?!

UTILIZATION

Using this pedal is relatively intuitive but also simplified compared to the plants sounds found in the family of multi-effects. For those who never touched a camera of this kind, will take about three uses to be perfectly at ease. The effects are very easy to edit. The manual is clear and well detailed.

SOUND QUALITY

I do not use many effects. Zoom those of 606 I have not scored for their sound quality except possibly the flanger, chorus, phaser and tremolo. There is also a thing called Slow Attack that slows the attack and sound reminiscent of a violin. Thrilling but no more. The wah is not bad but sounds a little electronic certain frequencies. Delays and reverbs I have not scored either. The digital reverb my amp is exploitable (Marshall MG30DFX). Other effects seemed to me almost useless as the pitch.

The expression pedal is obviously very useful for effects like wah, but can also show an interest as a volume pedal. on the other hand I never got to use it to cut some effects such as flanger and phaser (it seems they may yet). So what compelled me to change the patch to bypass the pedal, or to interrupt my game to remove them (it quickly becomes annoying ...).

Simulations of HP are pretty friendly but we must recognize that they scan (too) sound. It is better to use it wisely in my opinion. Normally if your guitar has good pickups you should not need it. Or your amp is really bad! Lol I used a lot of simulation "Stack" on distorted sounds to add punch and the "Bright combo" to add shine and a side slam reminiscent of the Fender cleans certain sounds. The noise reduction (ZNR) can be used with or without simulation of HP. There is also a compressor and limiter, which can help boost overall (I'm rarely used).

Among the amp simulations (which are actually mostly just distos), there was plenty to choose from. I loved the acoustic simulation (ac), and disto PVY (Pu), expected to produce a sound of tube amp saturated after the record. I used it (and most distos) on my amp as well on the clean channel, that as a boost on boosted channel from the Input jack. For fans of the vintage, there are some overdrive, sounds slap in the Fender cleans, sound fuzz ... More or less realistic.

In fact, I think the major weakness of this pedal are the equalizers. Too worn on the "whole" or "nothing". It is preprogrammed and suddenly you can not always change the sound as desired, or it's too serious or too acute or when an effect as the delay is either too slow or too fast. We do not always find the right balance but also a matter of taste. The advantage is that we still do not approach the 40 to manipulations that his research.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought it in 2003 a few weeks after my first set guitar / amp. This is a multi-effects primarily designed for the beginner who plays in his room with his small combo 15W and his guitar entry. I had tried any model before buying. I gained word-of-mouth and I must say that I was not very excited at first. But after spending many hours tweaking the patches, I managed to get something suitable until they could pay me better equipment.

Since then I have found my happiness in terms of quality effects with a Boss GT-8. A factory next to the 606 which suddenly looks more like a toy than a multi-effects pedal. Mdr
If it again I will not redeem it for sure but I would definitely recommend to a beginner to become familiar with the gentle world of guitar effects and their parameters.

It is time to explain all novices Contents multi-effects which may happen to them.
All these multi effects cheap entertain you 2 / 3 times and then you come back (like many of us).
The 606 does not sound (like all its competitors) and above all "food" signal:
Spend a clear sound (606 bypass a distortion of the 606 and you will lose almost half the volume!
The socket of my diet kidding after just two months: I had 5 minutes to turn Russia!
And he sometimes flashes!
It is totally unusable on scne and just for fun in his room.
I think that from qq high-end, once you have a multi essay, we return ... the good old pedals!
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UTILIZATION

Configuration gnrale Is it easy?
So instead, except when it works more!

The edition of sound effects or is it easy?
Quite easy and quite limited

The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Yes, given the limited possibilities

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are they effective, suitable and adequate ralistes?
Despite qq surprises (acoustic ,...) is mediocre trs.
Which instruments do you use?
With nothing, not work!
What are those you prfrez, you dtest?

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
I used qq months

What is the particular feature you like best and least?
The - signal loss gnralise.

Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
Not

How do you report qualitprix?
It's cheap but worth nothing!

Exprience with, you will do again this choice? ...
A thousand times no!

I find your reaction entirely exaggerated .... I must say this is true multi effect is practically not very great, but those he has it there so I play the muse and placebo over and I find the wah and fuzz as matthweu bellamy uses for its music and the sound is perfect it is 2 months I use it I do not tire men is my first multi purpose and that price I'm not disappointed as the sound of jaime I managed to get that scrap metal is a real desire to start a multi metrizable effect is not bad!

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