Zoom MultiStomp MS-100BT

For details, see the website zoom.co.jp

Being able to add amp models or effects via Bluetooth is terrible, I'll come back.

UTILIZATION

Already have a Zoom G3 is almost the same except that everything is on one screen instead of three. But it is simple and logical.

SOUND QUALITY

So here it sounds!

It should be noted that I use on keyboards (mostly a good old DX7 becomes organic and lively with this pedal) so I do not argue me too much on the realism of the amp simulations. But the simulation of Fender combo I use for sounds and Rhodes CP-70 gives me satisfaction.

Perhaps a slight reservation on the side of reverb, but ... thanks to the Bluetooth connection (via an iPhone) you can go to the market in the "Zoom Store" and add the effects that we miss!

And there merciiiii Zoom!

Because in this virtual store (it has a great look, the effects are on the shelves!) We see that much of these effects are free (the others are 1 or 2 € ..) and among these there is a "Space Hole" inspired Eventide, a "Particle Reverb" inspired Line6, and there is total happiness.

OVERALL OPINION

It's been almost a year I have this pedal (I already had the G3 which gave me full confidence in this brand) and since I even offered me a MS-70CDR.

A second MS-100BT is under consideration in my set. 'Must say that for the price, I'd rather leave than € 120 to take me cabbage in complicated wiring.

Hop, soon everyone will have their own synths my Zoom pedal.

Multi-Effects: 8 amp simulation, 92 effects (Delay, Reverb, Echo, Disto, compressors, etc..).

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use to much effect in a single pedal. There are three buttons, but up to 3 levels of programming effects. Short enough to easily develop your belongings in the finest parameters.

SOUND QUALITY

Frankly, I bought it because I wanted to find the effects of the Zoom R16.

Zoom on the R100 effects are even better (more control parameters on the R16).

The amp models are the most impressive (Fender Vibro Marshall Plexi 1959 Messa Boogie, etc..) For 150 euros you have all the amps you want! (And since they are often more than 1500 euros ...).

Just find the right and you have the sound of your dreams: Jimi Hendrix, SRV, Gary Moore, Angus Young, John Mayer, etc..

Compared to my BOSS ME70, nothing. Zoom on the simulations are absolutely stunning.

The rest Delay, Reverb, Compressor: there nothing to say. Beautiful and useful as acoustic electric.

I was pleasantly surprised by the distortion (compared to BOSS ME70 always). But hey, I still put a Tube Screamer, a Microvibe and Compressor and Chorus of my BOSS ME70 in front of my chain to have the warm sound you need.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had two weeks and I had to spend 40 hours on just the first week. I was crazy ...
I could not help but buy online all the other effects available. Must say that it is better for my taste.
It was super easy but good to have an iphone or ipad. It limits quickly ...

I think my next pedal will ... another Zoom 100BT. with both left right channels, the possibilities are limitless genre Orange Amps on one side and the other bogie Messag ... EQ a different channel on the other ... finally good ... next time ...


Value for money?? Ben now any effects or amp simulation cost me between 1 and 2 euros on the internet, so naturally I do not see how we can do better. This pedal will hurt very badly in the competition. Zoom took 10 years ahead with this pedal ... Or rather it is the only one to have successfully successful return to the times ....

MANDATORY!

Not understand that there are not more reviews ...

all that can be found in a modern digital multi effect or any ... simple editing by the pedal, relatively simple to handle. digital technology, it means clearly.
strong point of the pedal, it is stereo input and output (due to my purchase). wifi connection for consume even more, I have not tested in principle, I do not want to leave the dough to the heirs of steve jobs, this multi effect is sufficiently complete in the state for me.
Another good point for this pedal, no configuration imposed. such a compressor 1, a drive in 2 amp simulator in 3, then modulated and delay and reverb ... I hate ca. if you want to use 6 chorus chain, release and try it can do. 6 with good chorus is a shit, but try several phaser and flanger it can be very nice ...
A very creative tool so by design.

UTILIZATION

configuration and simple and well thought out ergonomics, no need for manual if you have ever used a multi effect.

SOUND QUALITY

well I'll be honest, I am a fundamentalist of pure ... I was just looking for a cheap multi effect only for the phaser, flanger, delay, digital, ring and other esoteric effects, stereo, in order to also deal with synths and other tracks in the mix.
I have not even tried the drive and distortion or amp simulators, I have everything you need at home, while analog or good old lamps. ditto for the reverb, I have a eventide, for chorus I have a DC2 boss, and analog delay for a deluxe memory boy ... So for the rest, flanger, phaser, ring, digital delay ... well it does the job very well, but the sound is not clear digital and respect the personality of your set if you use live in the amp or in an effects loop in series ...
Personally, I use auxiliary (except experimentation and sound design on synth sometimes it adds shine), and it's perfect, I keep the personality of the Treaty, by wetting a bit with the pedal we arrive at a very good sound and beautiful environments.

OVERALL OPINION

Excellent quality / price. used for two months, I am very satisfied because a full 100 € secondhand, recent multi stereo effect and well thought out, very creative, easy to take in hand, the size of a pedal, without limitation in the chaining effects that can not refuse ... effective in an auxiliary (either live or in the studio), not transparent live (always digital signature sound despite progress ...). I have try almost everything in the field of multi digital effects. I sold the pods, the mm6, the boss GT xxx tc electronic. The one, it makes the job and I keep (in desperation ...). It will allow me to wait and save to buy me is a big eventide, a series of pedals analos stereo. do not fool anyway ...

It is a pedal but is in fact a multi-effects.

It can be used for many instruments.

UTILIZATION

The installation is very simple.
You put 2 or LR6 (about 7 hours autonomy) or you feed like most pedals effects of markets.

The instructions are simple but very important and I advise you to read to get good results.

ZOOOM slept much the past few years there as they really upset.

Coding numerical algorithms for certain effects is daunting.

SOUND QUALITY

As this is a multi-effects cleverly thought, all is possible.

You can use both an electro acoustic (eg compressor, chorus, reverb)
for an electric guitar (eg overdrive, phazeur, amp simulations, time)
or the output of a synthesizer as the MS-100BT is stereo (eg uni-vibe, both in time and tap tempo if you want ...)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it extensively for over a month.

MS-100BT is simple and very efficient!

A huge range of effects, super easy to use and tap tempo-sync.

Up to 6 effects simultanéments and in any combination. The possibilities are almost endless.

And if you do not have an effect you can buy via an I-phone or I-pod.
For example, I bought 0.89 Euros a Double Tremolos that once loaded up via Bluetooth
definitely your MS-100BT.
A bit like paying a developer to have an effect, without having to buy another pedal.
But most importantly you tell me: How this double tremolo sounds? Very very good!
And of course with a programming thrust (choice of waveforms (sine, triange, etc.) syncro
the tap, etc. .... Formidable! !

I have a lot of effects pedals at home is not at Strymon on the other hand I think some brands are taking quite a beating old especially in terms of sound refunds.

Regarding the saturation and overdrive: Do you think you can replace a good analog pedal? Yes? Not? Perhaps?
So, nothing prevents us to eg. your tube screamer in front of the MS-100BT.
Since I have this pedal, I have to rethink my pedal board.
Warning some effects are awesome! !