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  • Soot_and_StarsSoot_and_Stars

    First (multi) effect (s) ...

    Zoom 505 GuitarPublished on 01/02/13 at 22:23
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    Multieffect digital amp simulator, distortion, delay, compressor, flanger and other drive ...
    Between classical output jack.

    UTILIZATION

    Setup could not be simpler but limited (8 "presets" of memory effect).
    PAs need manual is edited by bearing (one or no distortion, delay, chorus, a verb, etc.) and is recorded in a config patches. (Factory ones are not all terrible ...)

    SOUND QUALITY

    Some effects are nice (chorus and delay) the digital distos too (the overdrive go again ...) but for whom it tankard in secondhand, beginner, this is a good product (mine date Methuselah and still works!) I remember discovering the world of effects with this machine, I was in heaven! …
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    Multieffect digital amp simulator, distortion, delay, compressor, flanger and other drive ...
    Between classical output jack.

    UTILIZATION

    Setup could not be simpler but limited (8 "presets" of memory effect).
    PAs need manual is edited by bearing (one or no distortion, delay, chorus, a verb, etc.) and is recorded in a config patches. (Factory ones are not all terrible ...)

    SOUND QUALITY

    Some effects are nice (chorus and delay) the digital distos too (the overdrive go again ...) but for whom it tankard in secondhand, beginner, this is a good product (mine date Methuselah and still works!) I remember discovering the world of effects with this machine, I was in heaven!

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had a good ten years, purchased the 700 francs (yea it is already far ...) used on an old transistor amp.
    Oh it was great for the beginning, I trippais not wrong with my recordings houses (micro drive k7 is to say the side roots!).
    Today I intend to keep it, it is the first effect that I owned as a guitarist and it emanates nostalgia and moments of my life ... post teen
    He made great service, and I spring from time to time because it still want the road.
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  • le reverendle reverend

    A multi cheap and low quality.

    Zoom 505 GuitarPublished on 01/03/13 at 01:56
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    not bad effects in the classics and we'll say indispensable

    UTILIZATION

    use not too difficult. There is little choice for a given effect, but often they do not ask for more.
    Not very strong, very plasticky on stage so be careful if you ever take him there.
    Reliability side, mine made the soul overnight, and considering the price it cost, there are no plans to repair it, sure.

    SOUND QUALITY

    Sounds pretty violent if I remember correctly. The distortion is particularly difficult to ring for those who want to escape the nag.
    The machine has a tendency to blur the qualities of a good guitar and a good amp to not be heard as the first generation grain Zoom, cheap enoug…
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    not bad effects in the classics and we'll say indispensable

    UTILIZATION

    use not too difficult. There is little choice for a given effect, but often they do not ask for more.
    Not very strong, very plasticky on stage so be careful if you ever take him there.
    Reliability side, mine made the soul overnight, and considering the price it cost, there are no plans to repair it, sure.

    SOUND QUALITY

    Sounds pretty violent if I remember correctly. The distortion is particularly difficult to ring for those who want to escape the nag.
    The machine has a tendency to blur the qualities of a good guitar and a good amp to not be heard as the first generation grain Zoom, cheap enough for my taste.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I used the machine a few years in addition to a small tube amp (Peavey Classic 20, see my review), whose qualities were largely erased by the sound of the zoom. I have not abused, especially as the reliability of the faulty machine has settled a day for me: Zoom 505 down, you move on.
    The price was low, but we did not have more than value for money.
    I replaced the 505 with a Korg Pandora still works, he is better and, independently (with small rechargeable batteries), more convenient editing, sound quality and more respectful of your channel sound listenable with headphones, best short, even at the time.
    But hey, sometimes have to go through something that satisfies you only half to find what suits you best!
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  • MGR/Andrew EdwardsMGR/Andrew Edwards

    Zoom 505

    Zoom 505 GuitarPublished on 05/29/03 at 15:00
    I bought this pedal at a local music store 2 years ago for 200 dollars. I got it for the effects and multiple distortions and EQ settings.

    I like how you have access to a lot of different sounds and effects. The memory bank is also handy if you plan on having a lot of favorite settings.

    The pedal is made of plastic and if dropped many times would break easily. When you switch between settings in your bank there is a short milisecond delay and this is horrible if your playing live with a band. One more dislike about this unit was how you can't combine all the effects together.

    The pedal is pretty easy to figure out but the durability isn't the greatest.

    For any intermediate pedal wantin…
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    I bought this pedal at a local music store 2 years ago for 200 dollars. I got it for the effects and multiple distortions and EQ settings.

    I like how you have access to a lot of different sounds and effects. The memory bank is also handy if you plan on having a lot of favorite settings.

    The pedal is made of plastic and if dropped many times would break easily. When you switch between settings in your bank there is a short milisecond delay and this is horrible if your playing live with a band. One more dislike about this unit was how you can't combine all the effects together.

    The pedal is pretty easy to figure out but the durability isn't the greatest.

    For any intermediate pedal wanting a different distortion and some effects all in one i'd recomend this pedal. Anyone in a band don't buy this pedal if you plan on some serious playing.

    This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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  • Johnny RothenJohnny Rothen

    Zoom 505 GuitarPublished on 11/19/03 at 01:17
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    Small pedals very simple and actually quite complte guitar (amp simulator, equal, compress, reverb, autowah, delay, phaser). A jack in between, one output: no frills.

    UTILIZATION

    The config is very simple (too simple?), The manual says it all to know to get away

    SOUND QUALITY

    L is the rub: Zoom in sound. Hyper synthetic, cold, not trsraliste simulation. The low end.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've had five years. It can live in situations dpanner cons for recording, we forget. That said it's cheap.
  • MaareekMaareek

    Zoom 505 GuitarPublished on 02/10/07 at 03:43
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    Nothing to add. A small pedal with the best known effects.

    UTILIZATION

    No need for lengthy explanations to make it work and create their patches.

    SOUND QUALITY

    Type effects chorus, flanger, delay is rather correct.
    Heavy distortion (distortion, fuzz, overdrive, etc.). Deguelle really.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I agree with gwenandu: This pedal is a good teacher. It is a good solution for the beginner who wants to discover the effects cheaply. I bought this multi-effects shortly after I made the electric guitar and that's it served me.
    Considering the price, of course Do not expect to have a sound that tears but I do not think it is the goal.
    Let's say it allows …
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    Nothing to add. A small pedal with the best known effects.

    UTILIZATION

    No need for lengthy explanations to make it work and create their patches.

    SOUND QUALITY

    Type effects chorus, flanger, delay is rather correct.
    Heavy distortion (distortion, fuzz, overdrive, etc.). Deguelle really.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I agree with gwenandu: This pedal is a good teacher. It is a good solution for the beginner who wants to discover the effects cheaply. I bought this multi-effects shortly after I made the electric guitar and that's it served me.
    Considering the price, of course Do not expect to have a sound that tears but I do not think it is the goal.
    Let's say it allows the effects of taste in order to invest later in the effects of good quality.
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