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Published on 11/17/12 at 02:51# What are the effects or types of effects available?
22 amp models, 94 pedal simulations (7 dynamic effects, 10 EQs / filters, 20 overdrive / distortion / fuzz, 12 delays, 20 modulations, 8 reverberations, 4 Sound FX, FX 7 twin, 5 expression pedals, acoustic simulation 1)
# What technology is used? (Analog, digital, lamp ...)
100% digital. Based on the new processor effect Zoom: ZFX IV.
# Are they editable? Via an editor Mac / PC?
Edited directly on the device or via a PC by connecting the G3 with USB cable
# What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
Stereo inputs and outputs, input for expression pedal, USB.
# Is this a rack or rack-mount model?
No.
Review:
The case is brushed metal appearance of solid as well as three switches. 9 knobs are molded plastic, they are serrated. The box contains some "general" with 7 buttons and 3 small block effects to independent settings (2 buttons and 3 knobs per block).
The operations are very pleasant to perform. 3 displays two screens are in color (yellow / orange, black).
All feed with a center negative power supply, 9 V, 500 mA. Note that the supply is protected outlet (to avoid inadvertent disconnections) and the G3 has two power modes: normal, eco, it goes to sleep the G3 after 25 minutes if it does not receive signal.
Only missing an effects loop which would allow use 4 cables.
UTILIZATION
# The general configuration is it simple?
Yes, very simple. There are 10 banks (A to J) of 10 patches (0-9). Each patch consists of a maximum of 6 blocks independent effects. For each block, there are settings for the selected effect.
Each block can be freely moved within a patch.
The user has two additional settings:
"Total" settings are specific patch level output patch name, organization blocks effects
"Global" settings are effective multi output type (direct, head amp, returning from a head amp.
Note that there is a tuner (very reéactif and easy to read), a drum machine and a looper.
The looper, more than 40 seconds, with or without payment, is super simple to use and overdubs recorded remain audible even when there are multiple (which is not the case on the M9 makes its saturate slightly if was recorded over five overdubs).
The drum features 40 classic designs but very practical to chock.
# Editing sounds and effects is it easy?
Yes.
It navigates among the proposed models by clicking "Type", then done with potentiometers different effect settings. The "Page" to manage the effects settings that have more than 3 parameters.
Note that the chosen settings appear on the screen once you are out of edit mode. In short, as a true pedal effects, it is very readable and suddenly ultra convenient.
Then adjust the output level and then choose what will be connected to the G3. Pressing "Store" to save and you are done. Note that the patch can save what (s) pédéale (s) (s) must be t acitvées or not when you re-call the patch.
If ever you want to move a block or insert a block effect, it is still possible via the setting "Total" that can rearrange the blocks effects.
Icing on the cake: it is possible to appoint the patches.
# The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
As usual with Zoom, the manual is clear, illustrated, clear, and well translated. There are a few tricks cleverly highlighted.
Review:
Level grip, it is hard to beat. The level of detail is sufficient to adjust the G3 taste and not too pushed to avoid getting lost in that parameter settings we never imagined (ModFactor friends of eventide, hello).
Too bad the looper can not save her ideas via internal memory or an SD slot.
Another somewhat unfortunate passing a patch to another, although no latency is just evil thought must activate the patch (based on a long switch), select desired with knobs and return to the home. Impossible for the live or so delicate.
SOUND QUALITY
# The effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?
First of all I want to say that I had a slew of multi-effects pedals, and it is clear that the G3 is that it is better in my opinion. He literally fucks in terms of quality and Pod M series at Line 6, Boss GT and Digitech RP. For having a lot of models from Zoom (505, 505 II, G2.1u, B1X), there really is a giant step forward compared to previous models in terms of sound quality. If one could blame them to sound a bit "plastic", that era is over.
Firstly: simulations of amplifiers sound very dynamic, you obviously take the time to adjust the EQ, adding EQ to raise or remove certain frequencies but SONNE CA.
I obviously do not know all the original models, but the sound clear crystalline slap with a good dynamic. Ditto for the crunch, juicy. As for the large saturations, they are there, they breathe and I doubt that a listener can not tell the difference connoisseur. Plugged directly into a console, this is much better than my old Line 6 Pod XT, or a Boss GT.
I noticed that the effect of setting "Tube" amps, which corresponds to the compression due to the lamps (?) Was very light.
Modulations side, too: the slap. I always felt the effects of multi-modulations were "veiled", "muted", the chorus tend to quickly flangerisés, the vibes were rude. Here, nothing like that. It's simple, everything sounds perfectly. No stupid pun names in reminding us of the simulated models (Line 6 friends, hello!), It's just simple and effective.
It might even make me separate, ultimately, my old Boss DC-3, which I thought was my "invincible chorus."
In short, flangers can be discrete or supersonic vibe sounds very "vintage" (at least not digital or modern), the chorus is "watery" (?).
Reverbs and delays are, as often this type of equipment, very clean and sympatic. The settings allow versatility in the use that may be made.
Finally, the pedals to overdrive, fuzz and distortion are very credible. They add a nice grain to the sound, it dirty "cleanly".
The Sound FX are more anecdotal, allow some delusions. I myself am not too retarded.
As usual in this kind of digital multi-effects, equalizers, filters and other synth sound good but are very sluggish, but can effectively change the sound of your guitar ... something else.
Note that some of the effects sound better when they are plugged in facade in the loop.
# Which instruments do you use?
LTD MH400 NT. The G3 is plugged into the loop of a preamp AMT SS-20, any spell on Orange PPC 112 cab via a power amp EHX .44 Magnum.
# Which ones you prefer, you hate?
I love the base period of "Delay" and reverb "TiledRoom" I defaults to all patches.
The vibe is very friendly, and the "Vintage Flanger." The bend-echo allows some delusions, "Pitch Delay" too!
For computer music, I use simulations "Dz Drive" (Simulation Diezel) and "MS Crunch" (Marshall 1959).
Review:
Zoom back strong in recent years with intelligently designed products, which actually renewed (not like the Boss GT100 from home for example) and especially striking. The G3 is no exception.
Forget your preconceived ideas about multi-effects and this brand has too unfairly bad press and is cataloged "entry level / equipment for beginners." G3 sounds really good and worth seeing.
OVERALL OPINION
How long have you been using?
Daily for a few months. I really put in the nose to fully explore.
What is so special that you like most and least?
I love the "tweakable" to death, using computer music as good in that amp input.
Did you try many other models before buying it?
Yes, I had an M9, a boss GT-8, other zoom, a Pod, etc ...
Ever multi-effects appeared to me also sound good.
How do you rate the quality / price?
Again, this is amazing. For less than 200 euros, it was really a complete and sound. When we see that the M9, which was released several years ago, offers less posssibilité costing twice as much, ca breathtaking.
With experience, you do again this choice?
Altogether. I hesitated for:
- A G3X (model with expression pedal) but I could buy an expression pedal another brand that I can always reservir
- A G5 because I thought it offered an effects loop, which is not the case.
Review:
Really a great product. It's been awhile since I had not bought a product I raced at this point.
I had the habit of having pedals quite substantial (ten pedals) and I confess that the G3 makes me change my way of viewing the configuration. This is currently the only multi-effect that made me pull a lot of pedals to replace them.
Therefore recommend:
- For beginners who want to invest in their first multi-effect because it is a comprehensive tool to work alone at home while having a really good sound
- The "Pedal Geek" because the G3 perfectly replace a lot of your pedalboard pedals and at lower cost, lower weight.
And do not be fooled by its price does not reflect its excellent quality.
22 amp models, 94 pedal simulations (7 dynamic effects, 10 EQs / filters, 20 overdrive / distortion / fuzz, 12 delays, 20 modulations, 8 reverberations, 4 Sound FX, FX 7 twin, 5 expression pedals, acoustic simulation 1)
# What technology is used? (Analog, digital, lamp ...)
100% digital. Based on the new processor effect Zoom: ZFX IV.
# Are they editable? Via an editor Mac / PC?
Edited directly on the device or via a PC by connecting the G3 with USB cable
# What is the connection? (Audio / MIDI)
Stereo inputs and outputs, input for expression pedal, USB.
# Is this a rack or rack-mount model?
No.
Review:
The case is brushed metal appearance of solid as well as three switches. 9 knobs are molded plastic, they are serrated. The box contains some "general" with 7 buttons and 3 small block effects to independent settings (2 buttons and 3 knobs per block).
The operations are very pleasant to perform. 3 displays two screens are in color (yellow / orange, black).
All feed with a center negative power supply, 9 V, 500 mA. Note that the supply is protected outlet (to avoid inadvertent disconnections) and the G3 has two power modes: normal, eco, it goes to sleep the G3 after 25 minutes if it does not receive signal.
Only missing an effects loop which would allow use 4 cables.
UTILIZATION
# The general configuration is it simple?
Yes, very simple. There are 10 banks (A to J) of 10 patches (0-9). Each patch consists of a maximum of 6 blocks independent effects. For each block, there are settings for the selected effect.
Each block can be freely moved within a patch.
The user has two additional settings:
"Total" settings are specific patch level output patch name, organization blocks effects
"Global" settings are effective multi output type (direct, head amp, returning from a head amp.
Note that there is a tuner (very reéactif and easy to read), a drum machine and a looper.
The looper, more than 40 seconds, with or without payment, is super simple to use and overdubs recorded remain audible even when there are multiple (which is not the case on the M9 makes its saturate slightly if was recorded over five overdubs).
The drum features 40 classic designs but very practical to chock.
# Editing sounds and effects is it easy?
Yes.
It navigates among the proposed models by clicking "Type", then done with potentiometers different effect settings. The "Page" to manage the effects settings that have more than 3 parameters.
Note that the chosen settings appear on the screen once you are out of edit mode. In short, as a true pedal effects, it is very readable and suddenly ultra convenient.
Then adjust the output level and then choose what will be connected to the G3. Pressing "Store" to save and you are done. Note that the patch can save what (s) pédéale (s) (s) must be t acitvées or not when you re-call the patch.
If ever you want to move a block or insert a block effect, it is still possible via the setting "Total" that can rearrange the blocks effects.
Icing on the cake: it is possible to appoint the patches.
# The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
As usual with Zoom, the manual is clear, illustrated, clear, and well translated. There are a few tricks cleverly highlighted.
Review:
Level grip, it is hard to beat. The level of detail is sufficient to adjust the G3 taste and not too pushed to avoid getting lost in that parameter settings we never imagined (ModFactor friends of eventide, hello).
Too bad the looper can not save her ideas via internal memory or an SD slot.
Another somewhat unfortunate passing a patch to another, although no latency is just evil thought must activate the patch (based on a long switch), select desired with knobs and return to the home. Impossible for the live or so delicate.
SOUND QUALITY
# The effects are they effective, responsive and realistic enough?
First of all I want to say that I had a slew of multi-effects pedals, and it is clear that the G3 is that it is better in my opinion. He literally fucks in terms of quality and Pod M series at Line 6, Boss GT and Digitech RP. For having a lot of models from Zoom (505, 505 II, G2.1u, B1X), there really is a giant step forward compared to previous models in terms of sound quality. If one could blame them to sound a bit "plastic", that era is over.
Firstly: simulations of amplifiers sound very dynamic, you obviously take the time to adjust the EQ, adding EQ to raise or remove certain frequencies but SONNE CA.
I obviously do not know all the original models, but the sound clear crystalline slap with a good dynamic. Ditto for the crunch, juicy. As for the large saturations, they are there, they breathe and I doubt that a listener can not tell the difference connoisseur. Plugged directly into a console, this is much better than my old Line 6 Pod XT, or a Boss GT.
I noticed that the effect of setting "Tube" amps, which corresponds to the compression due to the lamps (?) Was very light.
Modulations side, too: the slap. I always felt the effects of multi-modulations were "veiled", "muted", the chorus tend to quickly flangerisés, the vibes were rude. Here, nothing like that. It's simple, everything sounds perfectly. No stupid pun names in reminding us of the simulated models (Line 6 friends, hello!), It's just simple and effective.
It might even make me separate, ultimately, my old Boss DC-3, which I thought was my "invincible chorus."
In short, flangers can be discrete or supersonic vibe sounds very "vintage" (at least not digital or modern), the chorus is "watery" (?).
Reverbs and delays are, as often this type of equipment, very clean and sympatic. The settings allow versatility in the use that may be made.
Finally, the pedals to overdrive, fuzz and distortion are very credible. They add a nice grain to the sound, it dirty "cleanly".
The Sound FX are more anecdotal, allow some delusions. I myself am not too retarded.
As usual in this kind of digital multi-effects, equalizers, filters and other synth sound good but are very sluggish, but can effectively change the sound of your guitar ... something else.
Note that some of the effects sound better when they are plugged in facade in the loop.
# Which instruments do you use?
LTD MH400 NT. The G3 is plugged into the loop of a preamp AMT SS-20, any spell on Orange PPC 112 cab via a power amp EHX .44 Magnum.
# Which ones you prefer, you hate?
I love the base period of "Delay" and reverb "TiledRoom" I defaults to all patches.
The vibe is very friendly, and the "Vintage Flanger." The bend-echo allows some delusions, "Pitch Delay" too!
For computer music, I use simulations "Dz Drive" (Simulation Diezel) and "MS Crunch" (Marshall 1959).
Review:
Zoom back strong in recent years with intelligently designed products, which actually renewed (not like the Boss GT100 from home for example) and especially striking. The G3 is no exception.
Forget your preconceived ideas about multi-effects and this brand has too unfairly bad press and is cataloged "entry level / equipment for beginners." G3 sounds really good and worth seeing.
OVERALL OPINION
How long have you been using?
Daily for a few months. I really put in the nose to fully explore.
What is so special that you like most and least?
I love the "tweakable" to death, using computer music as good in that amp input.
Did you try many other models before buying it?
Yes, I had an M9, a boss GT-8, other zoom, a Pod, etc ...
Ever multi-effects appeared to me also sound good.
How do you rate the quality / price?
Again, this is amazing. For less than 200 euros, it was really a complete and sound. When we see that the M9, which was released several years ago, offers less posssibilité costing twice as much, ca breathtaking.
With experience, you do again this choice?
Altogether. I hesitated for:
- A G3X (model with expression pedal) but I could buy an expression pedal another brand that I can always reservir
- A G5 because I thought it offered an effects loop, which is not the case.
Review:
Really a great product. It's been awhile since I had not bought a product I raced at this point.
I had the habit of having pedals quite substantial (ten pedals) and I confess that the G3 makes me change my way of viewing the configuration. This is currently the only multi-effect that made me pull a lot of pedals to replace them.
Therefore recommend:
- For beginners who want to invest in their first multi-effect because it is a comprehensive tool to work alone at home while having a really good sound
- The "Pedal Geek" because the G3 perfectly replace a lot of your pedalboard pedals and at lower cost, lower weight.
And do not be fooled by its price does not reflect its excellent quality.