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Published on 09/24/12 at 07:19
I will not repeat the description of the product since version 2 firmware: 94 effects, 22 amp models / up to 6 simultaneous effects modeling or subject to the ability of the processor.
based on the new processor ZF X IV
Patches editable / savable .. via software edit and share. But the setting and construction of patches live on the bike are simple and intuitive.
Sufficient connection
case solid / compact
Very readable screens

UTILIZATION

Very easy to control (it's as simple as my desktop VOX TONELAB but power is no comparison (six simultaneous effects / numbers and simultaneous effects, manipulating the order of effects as you want it active and off the effects of a patch with a push on the pedal .. the settings buttons are simmples access to the menus easy and intuitive. Only complaint no logic in the classification of effects (not classified by type)
I really struggled to update the firmware v1 to v2 because of windows. But I got there thanks to the south map. I also had problems with the asio driver. So I use the generic driver asio4all and it works perfectly.
So no problems using the G3 interface for audio recording on cubase or sequel.
As the G3 looper is a bit limited (but it works very well) I do not work well with the boss RC3 and again no problem connecting to stereo.
I use my Roland EV5 Expression Pedal, once assigned (without difficulty) she serves as a volume pedal or expression for wha simuls or pitch shifter (nikel!!)

SOUND QUALITY

Well then I'm impressed. The processor is ex-zoom-this action slower.
We found all the sounds you want
Honestly whether sounds clear, saturated or crunches distos I'm not disappointed
effects are for some produce impressive (reverb hd Ouahhh, flangers ...).
I do not use my VOX TONELAB I loved (for G3 sounds much better and especially the power is not comparable see above.

OVERALL OPINION

Use 3 to 4 months
In terms of multi-effects I'm getting experience. Well here is the best I've ever had.
Work for the instrument, home studio and live use (such as pedal effects without amp simulation or live console then) it is a very good tool
given its price, its quality and power competition is buried!!
No equivalent on the market today.
The icing on the cake is the free upgrade firmware 1 to 2 (can use 6 effects simultaneously against 3 for V1 and new amp simulation and adapting all the ergonomics of a very clever - ZOOM engineers have really done a great job).