I recommend this multi-fx for any traveling guitarist or if you're on a budget and can't afford to buy a bunch of stomp boxes. I have a much better multi-fx unit (amplifi by line6) but I wanted a portable processor. The g1four does this perfectly - it's really small (I got the one without the foot pedal to fit in my gig bag's accessory pouch, but the one with the pedal would probably have just fit), easy to use, has a great variety of sounds and the sound quality is generally quite high. I wish something like this had been available to me long ago - multi-fx units are usually so difficult to use you forget what you're doing, and purchasing individual stomp boxes can get very expensive (and awkward to travel with).
The biggest standout here is usability. The interface is intuitive, you barely need to skim the manual. It's easy to edit patches, easy to operate the "rhythm section" and looper, and easy to switch between patches and then fine-tune if you need to. There's a master volume for the output when playing in stompbox mode. Everything is clearly marked. I wish the input and output jacks were labeled a little more clearly (maybe some marking on top in addition to the marking next to the jacks, and maybe with some color difference - it's a bit hard to see), but that's a minor issue.
The other big standout is variety and quality of sounds. It has a ton of different sounds including a lot of amp models. I can't tell the difference between most of the cabinet models, but the amp models give you a lot of tonal variety. The distortions, compressors, phasers/flangers, chorus, reverbs are all at least pretty good sounding. I can't believe how much quality and variety they've packed into this little unit. You might find other units that have better quality and more control for each effect, but you will pay a lot more - many hundreds of dollars - and you probably won't get as intuitive an interface.
It supports a chain of 5 effects, any order you like (so you can also make some weird mistakes like putting reverb before distortion, though maybe you want that).
The rhythm section is easy to adjust - you can set various metronome styles, a number of different genres (the rock, shuffle, funk and jazz beats all worked well for me). Makes practicing more fun and more realistic if you've got the right groove going.
The looper holds up to 30 seconds. Easy to use, you can overdub, so you can make some very complicated loops. I doubt this replaces a real looper but have no experience with any other kind of looper. I find it useful to set up a rhythm I like, loop a short backing chord progression, then practice on top of that. 30s isn't long enough for an extensive verse-chorus section (e.g., a 12-bar blues), but it's good enough for simple stuff.
You can plug in headphones to the output jack (it's 1/4") and it'll serve as a headphone amplifier for private practicing. You can plug the output into an amp or PA input and hear your sound right out of the speakers.
The free downloadable software (Zoom Guitar Lab) is even easier to use for patch tweaking, and it also lets you access some things you don't get from the pedal. Not necessary by any means, and the on-device interface is what I use 99% of the time.
The usb port serves as both connection to your computer for the software and as a power supply. Note that it's not an audio interface (I assume that would have raised the price significantly), so if you want to record the output, you'll need to patch the output of this unit into a separate audio interface.
Instruction manual and patch guide are very well written - you'll be using and exploring this thing with very little effort and all of the fun of having up to 5 simultaneous stomp boxes in front of you.
I took this on a trip and had to remove from my gig bag to go through the TSA scanner because it's bigger than a cell phone, but had no problems from that process.
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ZOOM Guitar Lab Software Included
With Zoom Guitar Lab, explore an endless world of artist patches, effects and more. And with its ability to manage and backup all of your patches, you can experiment and create endless combinations.
G1 Four
Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal
The Zoom G1 Four features over 70 effects and amp models, looper and drum machine. Plus, access ZOOM Guitar Lab’s additional library of downloadable effects. Plug in and be amazed!
- G1 Four offers over 60 built-in effects
- 13 amp models for simulating classic rigs
- Up to 5 effects can be used simultaneously, chained together in any order
- 68 built-in rhythm patterns which can be used in conjunction with the Looper
- 50 memory locations for storing user-created patches
Zoom G1 Four Multi-Effects Pedal Features
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Your Favorite Amps & CabinetsWith 13 classic amps and cabinets like Fender, Marshall, Orange and more, the G1 series brings big stage sound wherever you go. |
Stay Looped InThe built-in looper can record up to 30 seconds of playing, allowing you to create dynamic, multi-part arrangements. |
Sounds That InspireBoth pedals have more than 60 traditional and boutique effects, including ring modulator, pitch-shifting delay and even sitar simulation. |
Zoom G1 Four Multi-Effects Pedal Additional Features
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Auto Patch BackupYour patches and level settings are instantly backed up when using the Auto Save function, ensuring you never lose your latest creation. |
Built-In Drums!Play along with 68 great-sounding rhythm patterns in different time signatures, including 4/4, 3/4 and more. |
Perform LiveSeamlessly switch up your sounds during live shows using either of 2 performance modes. Preselect mode lets you jump from patch to patch without affecting the patch your currently playing. STOMP mode lets you turn individual effects on and off with the tap of your foot. |
Off the FloorThe G1 Four/G1X Four’s control panel is also designed for hands-on, desktop use. Dial in tones and adjust level settings with absolute precision to craft your perfect sound. |
ZOOM G1 Four Specifications
Guitar Multi-Effects Pedals
Maximum number of simultaneous effects: 5
User patches: 50
Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
A/D conversion: 24-bit, 128× oversampling
D/A conversion: 24-bit, 128× oversampling
Signal processing: 32−bit
Display: 128x32 dot matrix LCD
Input: Standard mono phone jack Rated input level: -20 dBu Input impedance (line): 470 kΩ
AUX IN: Stereo mini jack Rated input level: -10 dBu Input impedance (line): 1kΩ
Output: Standard stereo phone jack (combined line/headphone) Maximum output level: Line +2 dBu (10 kΩ or more output impedance) Headphones 17 mW + 17 mW (32Ω load)
Input S/N: 120 dB
Noise floor (residual noise): -97 dBu
Power: AC adapter: 9V DC 500mA center negative (ZOOM AD-16) 4 AA batteries (about 18 hours continuous operation time when using alkaline batteries with the LCD backlight off)
USB: USB MIDI, USB Micro-B Power can also be supplied through the USB port. When using a cable designed only for power, other USB functions cannot be used.
External dimensions
- Height: 156 mm (D) × 130 mm (W) × 42 mm (H)
- Weight: 340 g (excluding batteries)
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| hardware interface | usb | — | usb | — | usb |
| power source | Battery Powered | — | Corded Electric,Electric | Electric | Corded Electric |
| amperage | 9 amps | 22 amps | 300 milliamps | 300 milliamps | 9 amps |
| signal format | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| voltage | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts |
| style | G1 FOUR | Expression,Looper,Multi-effects,Wah | Acoustic,Bass,Expression,Looper,Multi Effects,Multi-effects | Expression,Looper,Multi-effects | Multi-effects,Bass,Looper |
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I love this pedalboard! Ideal if you are thinking of buying your first one or you are looking for something not thate expensive, with great quality and that it would last.It's really easy to learn how to use (I recommend to install guitar lab in your PC to create/edit every bank).It has an amazing sound and thousands of effect to try and combine.The two things that I would "criticize":- the looper is kind of hard to use.- The drum rythms it has aren't many and with time they end up being a little repetitive, but fun to play along.
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This is my first processor i have ever owned and used so review is based on my experience.
Zoom G1x four is an excellent processor for electric guitars 🎸. Not only does it come with 30+ different patches for guitar but also has a looper which i can guarantee is so much fun and premade drum rhythms. Also this doesn't come with an adaptor but that doesn't even matter when you can use old mobile chargers with micro usb.
I dont practice with a band, rather i play the guitar casually so looper helps a lot for creating background music when i slay the solo🤫. Also major plus of this device is it improved my amplifier sound quality, before i used to have a static noise whenever is used my build-in distortion filter on my amplifier, now i dont and it sounds super clear and smooth.
Also creating patches(different presets) for my guitar is super easy and there are loads of videos on YouTube for whatever patch you require, or just simply download and install via the pc app.
Lastly i would add that this device is costly but compared to other GOOD processors this a value for money.
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