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«  A multi cheap and low quality. »

Published on 01/03/13 at 01:56
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!