Zoom G2.1Nu

- Features already noted below

UTILIZATION

- Start playing with the effects pre-recorded is a cinch.
- However, to create their own effects, it is long! Simple and intuitive (even with the screen), but long to get the desired effect. After not having tried other multi-effects of this kind, it may be a generality.
- The manual is clear and ample.
- However, I think the expression pedal is not super accurate ...

SOUND QUALITY

- The effects are very realistic overall, although some are not used much (the effect Ocean, including ...)
One for sound effects inspired some artists who seem almost perfect (Kurt Cobain, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton are really lifelike), however, they forgot Angus Young! (Yes, that's as personal notes ...)
- The effects that I prefer: bah, those that I created especially for me!
- The effects that I hate: bah, there is not really, but some style FX does not serve me, as the effects of metal, but it is at the level of musical tastes, after they are super effective.

OVERALL OPINION

- I use it for a month, and it is much better than the Korg AX3G it replaces!
- I have not tried other models, it was only available in stores in my price range, I tried it I was agreed, I took it.
- What I love most: being able to create their own effects, perfectly adjusted as desired.
- What I like least: the expression pedal not super accurate.
- And yes, with experience, I would do this choice.

the characteristics we have already been bet, I will not repeat.

on the other hand comes with Cubase LE 5 for purchased in August 2011.

UTILIZATION

for basic functions is very simple to use you soon realize how this one works.

for further use should read the leaflet, which is very well explained in a french very well written, and after there is no problem.

just put the galleys for multi interact with the PC via cubase, but being new at this I think it's normal in 5 min and then research the problems I encountered it was resolved quickly!

I find the small screen of the environment because the display allows great to see more clearly in the use of the device, notament for settings of an effect when in edit mode.

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are numerous, some useless other very well.

after we talk about a multi purpose digital will never equal the combination of several effects pedals dedicate, but to play a guitar in AC room for his own pleasure or between friend or even in small concerts, like the ca road!

the sample battery is great, and it's nice to play with a support at home.

OVERALL OPINION

made in the first day I was first disappointed by the multiplayer, then discovering it as far and I regret my not investisement


to summarize here the positives:

+ Price (€ 150 for what he gives and all I think it's the bomb)
+ The tuner function very well done (on screen display and the buttons light normally used for other functions)
+ Ease of use (being a novice I had no trouble is includes the operation of zinzin)
+ USB port (besides the fact that it allows to record and mix the compound clean with just a computer and the multi, I think it's great but be careful it's not the stuff to turn pro but good sound is ca class I think it's great, the USB port also allows the multi alliment, and maybe for some that will not bring anything, but when you use the multi bha a computer you can transfer the cable of power supply and a cable is always one less cable and less

and Cons:

- No power supply included with the multi (ok, we pay only € 150 but all the same!)
-Function Looper (that really sucks not being able to make only 5 sec loop, unless we can change this setting, I do not see what's the point of putting a looper also sucks, long live the arguments sales)
The switch-button (Zoom in gentlemen, have you ever thought that we could possibly play barefoot or in socks?)


In short, this multi bring me new opportunities to play, and I am satisfied with the product I purchased. I recommend it to all those who are looking for a versatile device.

• 83 programmable effects
• 9 effect modules
• 200 user patches
• 96 kHz sampling frequency
• A / D / A 24 bit
• 32 bit signal processor
• Noise Reduction Zoom
• 30 amp simulations and pedals
• Chromatic Tuner
• 40 drum patterns
• Function overdub looper
• Metal chassis
• FS-01 footswitch and expression pedal optional FP-02
• Power 2xpiles AA (not included)
• AD-0006/AD16 (optional)
• USB port

Its editable via USB, comes with CUBASE LE4 + a sound editing software which I did not used

UTILIZATION

Super simple, even simpler than the above, the manual is clear but is almost useless so simple.

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are digital and you can hear, there are the colors of sounds on the amp and pedals SIMULATED but it's not like that anyway ...
Drum fairly richly furnished, looper ... little looper 5 sec.
Assezprécise expression pedal.

OVERALL OPINION

I really use it as a multi, but more as a tuner and volume pedal. Cubase with this pedal can record track by track direct to PC, it can do things quite intérésente.
The basic effects (delay, reverb, tremolo ....) are quite effective.

It's still a good value because it is less than 100 euros all over the internet.