All user reviews for the Zoom 5000

Ultra simple connectivity (in / out) and appearance of a "footswitch "...... I still have not found the interest!
There are several types of distos of rather funky I find very grimey. My favorite is the "R'nB". there is also noise reduction behind, not super effective but can sometimes be useful.
it is quite massive, imposing even in comparison with the best seller of its kind. the advantage is that it seems indestructible, goldorak has better watch out.

UTILIZATION

I bought it so dokaz for the manual ....
the whole is really very clear and impeccable.

SOUND QUALITY

This pedal has a big sound for sure. effect "zoom box" is useless, but others are impeccable. it's really an impressive pedal for his gain and power.

OVERALL OPINION

Before this pedal I had never bought disto; not even try; ct there three years. since; jai drags my rating of pumps for new models and other boss, and it is that the difference is in terms enoorme her: I mean that this pedal has a distinctive sound all its own, very "vintage" (in the sense of the word trash attention) compared to the last boss.
from memory I paid 150 francs a misery qt ajdhui known to be found!!
a very good product!

This is a MODEL of old analogue distortion pedals.
It is black with orange and labeled "Zoom driver" on it.
Rglages level there are 4 knobs:
- Volume
- Gain
- Low
- Acute
and a rotary switch to select six of distortion MODELS:
- Stack 1
- Stack 2
- 112 combo
- R & B
- Metal
- Zoom box
we also find the small knob ZNR: the famous rducteur zoom noise.
Level connections: In, Out and footswitch between
It works with a standard transformer or 6 batteries (!) R6.
It is quite heavy and large (3 times larger than a bump pedals) and seems indestructible.
One regret, there is no SETTING THE medium.

UTILIZATION

This is one of distortion pedals so it's not rocket science.
You turn the knob and walk.
When the manual, I can not say because I do not possde (PDAL buy OCCAZ).

SOUND QUALITY

In practice, we realize that the 6 different kinds distos are trs.
- The one stack (the one I use most) the sound is somewhat reminiscent of Zakk Wylde (large and some medium Cracra)
- The stack 2 is plutt neo metal genre with a trough in the medium.
- The 112 combo is pretty serious and heavy.
- R & B is amazing and super heavy if you push the gain.
- The metal possde of acute sharp trs.
- To finish the zoom box and a fairly soft overdrive.
In any case, it is possible to have a trs high gain that is reminiscent of the boss metal zone. The sound quality of the pedals is just bluffing. I use it to get big sound "metal" and frankly I have not found anything better for now.

OVERALL OPINION

I have been using ... I know too, may be two years.
It's a rather special possde, a little bold with lots of gain. In return, it sounds much less "electronic" than many of distortion pedals and this is the strong point.
If you want to find a OCCAZ 'good luck, it is no longer produced for many shekels!
But if you see it in a store, ask for a try you will definitely be surprised!

In prambule, I tell you that I would not be objective: I have TWO!
So this is a distortion pedals in a big ass format while metal. The case is virtually indestructible, but it is not tench. That's why I bought a 2nd rcemment (THE FIRST, purchase OCCAZ, silent any rust in the spring of batteries, but it still works perfectly except between the power supply of ...).
Otherwise, at the rglages:
-1 Volume
-1 Gain
Low -1
-1 High
-1 ZNR (noise rducteur)
-1 Slecteur color 6 position
-1 Between jack
-1 Output jack
-1 Jack connector for footswitch
It's an analog distortion complte by a digital signal processor (for the simulation of six types of amp)

UTILIZATION

Gnral extremely simple configuration, however it would be good if we stop to say anything on the footswitch: not a 2nd level of distortion, it is a memory !!!!!
you switch, you rglez your sound, you reswitchez you rerglez and you switch between the other ...
Some sounds are unusable with the default rglages (at middle) so take some time for discovering. Otherwise, plutt boat, just turn the buttons round ...
The manual, if you find it, is clear, it gives qques ex rglage and leaves you room to even notice the VTRE.

SOUND QUALITY

The effects are trrrribles, the pedals are great polivalente.
Here's what the manual says about the SETTING THE color (the parentheses are mine):

STACK 1: reproduces the sound of a loud powerful amplifier. (Like big marshall)
STACK 2: same but for a STACK less powerful amplifier.
COMBO 112: medium-power tube amp. (Amp Rican genre)
R & B for a bluesy sound. the gain, you will trad blues to hard blues. (Note: standard gain in the low & mid freq.)
METAL: distorsion spctaculaire & Sound net. (Warning: turn down the treble if you do not want to ruin eardrums)
ZOOM BOX: copy of the ZOOM 9002. (Actually a copy of the vox like Brian May)

I use a Marshall JTM 60 or a mesa nomad 55 godin artisan tc with one or a les paul standard. if not on lease amps live off the pedals and allows me to keep my sound as I play on a classic 30 or a jazz chorus 120. live on the sound system or even on the table in the studio, was also passes without prob.
the zoom box is "my preferences moquot; truly original with a big compression, otherwise the stack1 and 112 pass combo really well too. R & B on my mesa on a distortion channel makes you also a big slap ...

OVERALL OPINION

I have the first 4 years, the second for 2 weeks and I tjs hearts as well.
The ZNR is super efficient VBAC bcp gain, if not the single coils Avoid snoring if you just want a crunch: the attack and sustain imprcisse becomes hazardous.
in relation qualitpolyvalence I know of no equivalent, in terms of price, I pay the first 100 francs which is nothing, and the second I cluck 50 on eBay brand new with bte & leaflet, but it is rare to find pltot such OCCAZ in this state that price l. ..

Distortion of the background!

UTILIZATION

It is among other things for metalheads!

SOUND QUALITY

Power to go!
Rduction noise super efficient (Virtually no single coils with the breath of my old (1972) copy of rotten Strato ...)!

OVERALL OPINION

For years I rvais folks! Years I tell you!
EBay bought 47 a German whom I thank along the way, was the bargain not to miss!
It is this little top Zoom!
Strong, effective, sound nag grateux compete with Pantera or Deftones (choice !
A couple since 5050 I possde trs long dj all small religious pramp Marshmall which is itself connected to a 4x10 "(Low): it is very simple and even more powerful!
You plug, you play, your neighbors you dtestent!

Everything has been said in other reviews, I put 10 because it is the distortion pedal the most comprehensive and efficient I have ever seen!

UTILIZATION

Hyper symple use, no need for manual, I used one of another group during a concert, I found the sound I was looking for in 30 seconds!
the equalizer is accurate, such as knobs for volume gain and very progressive and well calibrated.
super strong (the one I used looked to have knocked many) the knobs are ultra strong, like any other pedal.
j'aprécie switch pedal (well the stuff that is pushed to turn it on anything!) is super wide, and type "mouse click", no surprises (like going from boss to digitech ) is pressed just right and you click the send to toe, it's great! how often unaccustomed bosses I Rété passage with distortion!
noise reduction is very effective, and does not alter the sound, even at very high volume, not a parasite.

SOUND QUALITY

I'm going straight to the point: you can do anything with this pedal! we move from the hot little crunch, a big sound to wake the dead, through sound dirty, orange rotary switch lets you change to type very quickly and its exploring all registers.
the only complaint I could make it is that it is not perfect, but hey, it's very very good stuff ...

OVERALL OPINION

Used for a concert, set at 30 sec, what I love about this pedal is the ability to have all kinds of distortions that we want in analog and one pedal bypass with small " click "...
I have a digitech death metal, and have already tried a Boss ME50, ds1 and 2 mt2 and md2, it is a little less extreme than death metal, but can go to the same records without problems, while remaining flexible and exploring all styles.
if I could afford, I would pay right away!

I do not understand why this is reflected in the pedals CATEGORY "multi effects," it is not a, it is only one of distortion pedals.
It is a heavy pedals in every sense of the word: impressive cast iron casing, powered by 6 batteries 1.5 V. It would he parat possde analog and a memory that can recall with a pedal switch supplmentaire optional. There's a noise-gate ZNR, everyone has said dj and the rest too.

UTILIZATION

I have not felt the need for middle troisime knob becaufe the bass and treble really act outside the central band, so if you want longer than mdium, it is more severe and acute and climb down the output volume. Everything is really effective, but the only problem is the gain: I have a good strat trs, but I have not really found a half-measure, and heat and rpondant issue, I find no at all comparable to a tube amp or an overdrive pedal in quality.

SOUND QUALITY

So I use it not at all like overdrive, I hate his behavior on / off in crunch, high gain, but it is downright monstrous, trs impressive and I understand why some people talk about "heat". Trs is sharp and heavy both the serious do not drool, and while many have their grain distos tighten and become inaudible and flat high gain pedals that loses nothing in the DEFINITIONS although oats dry! I know of to date, no distortion typemtal that has a grain and a sound as standards when pushing into a corner. was similar for once (and really) a big stack A / V B Galis with gain and master with 3 / 4. I do not know if it's synthetic or hot or something or other in the end because the sound is really unique, but then it works!

OVERALL OPINION

To get an ide of what this thing can give the disto RnB with max gain, lower 2 / 3 trebles and background is an attempt exprience with any guitar.

A grain of distortion, analog and six digital filters for very different results. Of course, these filters are required, so it's a simulation of hp / amp permanent Tech21 poses the same problems of use.
I use it as a preamp, right in the return loop of my tube combo and in this case p. .. it sounds!
You sound more direct memory, an input switch control or, if you do not want additional switch, press the pedal to start and then you have the sequence-bypass its direct-memory-bypass-etc it's simple and brilliant!
Add a noise gate very decent and the possibility of power via six AA batteries (life in concert) and you get a gear hyper successful.
No internet but there was not at the time.

UTILIZATION

Ultra-simple, once we know for the memory (now you have no excuse).
For the manual I can serve you as needed.

SOUND QUALITY

As with Tech21 is therefore always on a simulator in use before a classical channel clear is not terrible, quite confused and closed like a box. Normal, since the amp has a preamp over a loudspeaker, it gives a formal abyss.
on the other hand in use in a preamp right of return effects loop is great, much more open and breathable, and always warm and soft my faith in the idea.
I spend a metal, really excellent and mind-blowing dry in his 9002 Zoombox which is quite different and very nice for the low gain.
The other songs do not tell me much, once again the two extremes is necessary.
Clean signal, no hum, and a good amount of output available.

OVERALL OPINION

Bought new for okaz in 2003, not used much before I found the trick of the loop but since I insist ... Really hot like its not tiring and quite enjoyable especially with sustained volume (a combo tube can not play smoothly, even a 30 watts)!
I found his sister, the 5050 Zoom choir, and even better I can do without it, I'll test as soon as possible.
In short, if you find these machines buy them is really any good.