Yeah seriously! Some people feel the need to give you a history lesson on guitar pedals followed by some anecdote about their first guitar pedal and how far pedals have come over the last 30 years.
The thing you’ve gotta understand about this pedal, is that it comes with four knobs, a black expression pedal that says “Zoom” on it, I think that’s pretty nifty, and boy, heck, I’ll tell you this thing is STURDY. Some people will tell you the zoom plastic is an inferior type of plastic, but I find it superior to the plastic used by, say, Line6, and I would know because I used to use the Line6 gear back when I was touring with my 90s metal act Triumverate Stone, but Um, yeah, The Zoom g...Gx3, I picked this up on eBay for about $80, let’s see what this puppy can do... Oh I almost forgot! I’m playing through a fender amp with the same Stratocaster or Stratocaster variant that everyone else on earth is playing. Here’s my clean tone.
With Guitar Lab these things are worth their weight in gold. I mounted mine to my pedal board as a back up for my other pedals and a stop-gap for any effects on don't have. Very handy. It's like always having everything with you, all the time. The amp sims are pretty good but I removed them to make room for more effects. An example... You can go into a wah then into a tube screamer before the zoom. You can switch between using a wah before or after the TS at the drop of a hat. Or use one wah as a volume pedal and still have a wah available. Usually these things sound bad but this is the first one I've owned that sounds passable for a bar gig.
I just got this cool little tool by Zoom. At first, I was going to return it for a refund at Guitar Center, and at the last possible day to return it, I just couldn't part with it. I needed to give it a chance, learn to use it (still learning..), and use all of its available resources for music, and just jamming out. I just learned that I can use headphones 🎧on it, and jam along with it portable, and use the looper, and built in drum machine. A very nice piece of equipment by Zoom, and with an expression pedal too! Love the review btw! No talking, just DOING! One thing that irritates me is when you want to see a review of some product and the reviewer just yaks yaks n yaks for half the video before demo'ing.
I finally got around to tinkering with this unit and as tempted as I am to get something more powerful such as the Boss GT-1000 Core or a Headrush, I am extremely happy with the sounds I’ve been able to create on the G1 Four.
I remember the first Zoom product. It was this little tiny thing you could wear on your belt while playing with 4 channels to pick from. I ran that thing thru a clean channel via a 100 watt Marshall head and it was awesome. This new gear looks and sounds awesome like my first one did.
Ah yes the 9000, I still have the grey wedge blob that had a separate foot control for patch and bank selection. Superb kit but £280 in 1989 was a lot of cash. How DSP has changed with time!
i just bought it . Not the best audio quallity , not the best effects but its a lot of fun and it actually made me play more every day ! The drums are sick tbh and the looper is fine
buenos resultados para un efecto muy versatil sonidos claros y limpios...y se puede crear sus propios sonidos,...una belleza,...abarca una gran cantidad de sonidos en estilo...portable además y 500 gramos y con varios ritmos de bateria incluidos para prácticar...puff q mas se puede pedir ,..ahora solo a crear!!! buena ZOOM..!!!
I hear quite some high frequencies, it's almost disturbing (esp. at 3:25, but also before on Les Paul's distorsion). Are sounds not warm at all? Or is it a recording / youtube artifact?
This could be the wrong place, but I have a question. Despite only having a mono out, does the G1X Four otherwise contain everything previously found in the 3030 and 4040 processors? I ask, because I was using Line 6 products just about exclusively from 2000 to until 2018 and switched to bus. However, there still seem to be a few tidbits which are Zoom exclusive. If the sounds most unique to Zoom that I recall from the 3030 & 4040 can be heard here, I might purchase one.
i have a ME50 Boss pedal board i am very happy with, tho i will say mine does not have a looper nor a wah pedal worth a flip so.. this pedal does sound alright, but i would need to sit down like for a week and fool with it to know for sure
Great pedal. Could be even better if they had the expression pedal defaulting to volume control until activated for some other function (standard behavior of many other brands).
Zoom stuff has always been great at this type thing. Everyone should get one of these at least for inspiration and fun. Then they may decide it's good enough for gigs too. What's not to love?
What do you think is better as a first pedal? I will take a multi effect for sure because i need to learn the effects first ^^. But i would like to be able to loop and use Drums. Is it better to take a nux mg-100, a nux mg-200, a zoom g3xn or this one ? (One anything else in this range of price ?)
I have this pedal. It's okay. However the 5 block limit is a massive limitation especially if you're going into studio monitors and need an amp and cab. I seriously recommend spending a little more on a Mooer GE150 or a Boss GT-1 if you can. The tonal options are way better. You don't have to choose between using delay or an eq. I also had trouble fitting in the expression pedal for any patches. This would be okay in front of a small practice amp if you're young and broke.
Aldiansyah Pratama could be the production cost. I used their old 505 before, remember that portable 2 pedal back in 90’s! Then I got the Zoom g9, then finally Zoom G2.1u. Obviously they’re just changing the casing but the effects inside- I can still sense a lot of 505 from the 90’s, that thinny chorus you noticed lol 😂, yeah that’s good at room practice but plug it in big stage and you’ll see haha. They didn’t change some of formula as long as the sales is good :) But it’s cheap! That’s why now- I still bought the second hand G3 ;) I will compare it with my iPad Bias FX.
You’re 100% correct, I actually went back and bought old pedals. This is because of the sampling rate, the older ones were at 96 or above and the new ones are at 44. They just sound more crisper through an amp. Like listening to CD vs MP3 I guess
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2:02
Thanks for not talking for two minutes first about how you are going to play a guitar pedal
Yeah seriously! Some people feel the need to give you a history lesson on guitar pedals followed by some anecdote about their first guitar pedal and how far pedals have come over the last 30 years.
@@JamesAllenQuinn you too boy.
The thing you’ve gotta understand about this pedal, is that it comes with four knobs, a black expression pedal that says “Zoom” on it, I think that’s pretty nifty, and boy, heck, I’ll tell you this thing is STURDY. Some people will tell you the zoom plastic is an inferior type of plastic, but I find it superior to the plastic used by, say, Line6, and I would know because I used to use the Line6 gear back when I was touring with my 90s metal act Triumverate Stone, but Um, yeah, The Zoom g...Gx3, I picked this up on eBay for about $80, let’s see what this puppy can do...
Oh I almost forgot! I’m playing through a fender amp with the same Stratocaster or Stratocaster variant that everyone else on earth is playing. Here’s my clean tone.
@@Alesistx2023 i'm laughing hard at this 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@Alesistx2023 here you have an input jack, an output jack, here goes the power supply.... oh boy
The best part is we didnt have to hear "First off, PLEASE hit that subscribe button"
With Guitar Lab these things are worth their weight in gold. I mounted mine to my pedal board as a back up for my other pedals and a stop-gap for any effects on don't have. Very handy. It's like always having everything with you, all the time. The amp sims are pretty good but I removed them to make room for more effects. An example... You can go into a wah then into a tube screamer before the zoom. You can switch between using a wah before or after the TS at the drop of a hat. Or use one wah as a volume pedal and still have a wah available. Usually these things sound bad but this is the first one I've owned that sounds passable for a bar gig.
Do you need an audio interface to record sound with this pedal board? You just plug in the cable and done?
2:07 was awesome convinced me instantly
Wow. For no talking,that went very well. I must commend you on some really good playing. This is a cool little pedal with alot of sound. Great video.
I instantly clicked and subscribed due to thw “no talking”
This is exactly what I was looking for. Perfect demo thank you
First preset: *Corona* Eve..
oh god
He knows Corona Very Well since he is uploaded this video 😂😂😂😂
Corona eye*
I just got this cool little tool by Zoom.
At first, I was going to return it for a refund at Guitar Center, and at the last possible day to return it, I just couldn't part with it. I needed to give it a chance, learn to use it (still learning..), and use all of its available resources for music, and just jamming out.
I just learned that I can use headphones 🎧on it, and jam along with it portable, and use the looper, and built in drum machine.
A very nice piece of equipment by Zoom, and with an expression pedal too!
Love the review btw!
No talking, just DOING!
One thing that irritates me is when you want to see a review of some product and the reviewer just yaks yaks n yaks for half the video before demo'ing.
Most important…you can’t beat the price! Four months on, what’s your opinion now?
Why did you want to return it?
Shoutout to those reviewers that do nothing but talk. Lol more talk less demo.
Keep this up.
Why you shouting them out? Those guys don't deserve views
@@giltyakhtar I think he's confused
@@barredfrompup I swear. First,he's defending the talkers,then he contradicts it. And last sentence,he's defending again??
@@giltyakhtar I would guess it was a joke. It made me laugh at least...
You're a moron lmao.
You said a thousand words without opening your mouth, well done
1:32 that chord is so nice
O melhor vídeo de demonstração da Zoom G1x four que vi até agora! Parabéns!
This a true review , no talking straight forward ..
No, it's not a review, it's a Demo. A review has comments in the video.
This is a true Demo, and a damn good one too!
I think your playability is great. Sounds everything nice.
Had a Zoom unit in 1990. This changes my opinion of Zoom. This sounds as good (to me) as a GT-1000. Best Regards
Came for the gear, stayed for your tasty playing
I love how this says (no talking).
I finally got around to tinkering with this unit and as tempted as I am to get something more powerful such as the Boss GT-1000 Core or a Headrush, I am extremely happy with the sounds I’ve been able to create on the G1 Four.
This is by far the best affordable multifx for me, this is my kind of sound effects.
Nice demo that really shows some of the different tones it's capable of, thanks!
Solid playing, no bs. Great review!
Probally the best no talking effects box demo on the tube. Recommended, buy it now.
Wow that wah pedal sounded really nice 👍
Well done, this should be the standard for all pedal demos.
Absolutely love this pedal, only need multiple guitars now lol
Best review for Zoom G1x four
I remember the first Zoom product. It was this little tiny thing you could wear on your belt while playing with 4 channels to pick from. I ran that thing thru a clean channel via a 100 watt Marshall head and it was awesome. This new gear looks and sounds awesome like my first one did.
Ah yes the 9000, I still have the grey wedge blob that had a separate foot control for patch and bank selection. Superb kit but £280 in 1989 was a lot of cash. How DSP has changed with time!
As soon as you hit that chorus.. I was already sold😢
It ain't bad is it?
Wow that pop chorus 😍
This is a real demo, and not a monologue. Great!
Outstanding! And certainly purchase of the year. Im not sure why the industry wants more, it's that good! Great review by the way.
Every review video should be like this! I smashed that subscribe button so fast!
I was so impressed with the bass version, B1X that I bought the G1X also
i just bought it . Not the best audio quallity , not the best effects but its a lot of fun and it actually made me play more every day ! The drums are sick tbh and the looper is fine
Is it expensive?
@@stevenadia2298 £90
@@flakyy_ow it's okay, I think that I need one. Thank you man
Yes, i think is just not so good in terms of quality, specially the distortions, even the reverbs
What is an attention about corona before..
holy shit , corona patch 1.
yeah just found this video and corona eye
Thanks for the great demo!
Awesome! Love the clean sound.
How much?
Your playing is so clean.
Good demo, these units are really pretty good, and great value for money👍
Yes I agree with you. W Percival from New Zealand 🇳🇿 Gardenia Band
Awesome video. Straight to the point and all about the pedal
Love Chorus sound
First patch is perfect for The Police!
buenos resultados para un efecto muy versatil sonidos claros y limpios...y se puede crear sus propios sonidos,...una belleza,...abarca una gran cantidad de sonidos en estilo...portable además y 500 gramos y con varios ritmos de bateria incluidos para prácticar...puff q mas se puede pedir ,..ahora solo a crear!!! buena ZOOM..!!!
Awesome for the price, before multi effects it would cost about $3000.00 in separate pedals to match this
You can add a zero with 10 amps and 10 cabinets! I got a G2.1u for 40€, it is a beast. Very similar to this one.
@@tanakadingdong9170 cool, I have a g2.1nu brand new still in the box !! I have a few multi effects.
maybe for the analog? this pedal is digital right?
I hear quite some high frequencies, it's almost disturbing (esp. at 3:25, but also before on Les Paul's distorsion). Are sounds not warm at all? Or is it a recording / youtube artifact?
If this pedal sounds twice as good as my old 505 I am sold!
This zoom sounds good, nice demo
It got an eye on the situation today???
It says "Corona eye"
Bur this came out a year ago?? "
*X files theme plays *
This thing sounds merciless. Bravo!
finally a video with no talking!
This is the video that convinced me to buy one. Thx you!!
2:50 I never thought it is possible but now Im amazed
Never cared for zooms but this sounds impressive!!!
Get one. They are cheap and sound very good, even if you already have a more expensive amp set up.
Your an idiot.
best demo so far. Other demos can't beat this. Great playing..
Loved it when i see "no talking"
Great review,to the point. Thanks, it will be the next to my collection
Much appreciate this very well done demo. Thank-you
For the price nothing can beat this one, the bass version (b1x four) is also very good.
I love the (no talking) in the title
This could be the wrong place, but I have a question. Despite only having a mono out, does the G1X Four otherwise contain everything previously found in the 3030 and 4040 processors? I ask, because I was using Line 6 products just about exclusively from 2000 to until 2018 and switched to bus. However, there still seem to be a few tidbits which are Zoom exclusive. If the sounds most unique to Zoom that I recall from the 3030 & 4040 can be heard here, I might purchase one.
Thats pretty good playing with one hand
Zoom é vida 😍
Wonderful to see this. Liked it a lot.
When I read that "no talkin" I insta subscribed and liked.
Recently bought this, thanks
Have you connected it to pc? If yes can you do it without audio interface? Im just planing to buy it
i have a ME50 Boss pedal board i am very happy with, tho i will say mine does not have a looper nor a wah pedal worth a flip so.. this pedal does sound alright, but i would need to sit down like for a week and fool with it to know for sure
Very useful video, thank you.
I bought it I am so happy
Superb video. Straight to the point. Love it.
Wow I'm impressed by the way this thing sounds. 👍
Great pedal. Could be even better if they had the expression pedal defaulting to volume control until activated for some other function (standard behavior of many other brands).
Zoom stuff has always been great at this type thing. Everyone should get one of these at least for inspiration and fun. Then they may decide it's good enough for gigs too. What's not to love?
Great drum sounds actually. ty
Do a demo with the bass guitar .
For Acoustic tone, you used AUX port? I am trying to run it through clean and getting clean sound only.
Danke für den Test Thomas, ich hätte mir fast eins bestellt. Geld gespart und bleibe beim Kemper😀
How good are the effects to use on a tube amp, such as delay, chorus, reverb etc without any amp or cabinet modeling?
Average
What do you think is better as a first pedal? I will take a multi effect for sure because i need to learn the effects first ^^.
But i would like to be able to loop and use Drums. Is it better to take a nux mg-100, a nux mg-200, a zoom g3xn or this one ? (One anything else in this range of price ?)
I have this pedal. It's okay. However the 5 block limit is a massive limitation especially if you're going into studio monitors and need an amp and cab. I seriously recommend spending a little more on a Mooer GE150 or a Boss GT-1 if you can. The tonal options are way better. You don't have to choose between using delay or an eq. I also had trouble fitting in the expression pedal for any patches. This would be okay in front of a small practice amp if you're young and broke.
String Butcher iuto f
Mooer has no battery power option.
Great demo. Getting right to it!
Nice video without a lot of talking just what we need to know about the product
have you tweaked the settings of zoom before recording this video ?????? or you just started on the factory settings ?
I still use my Zoom 707 II, imho, it has better sound than this G1X Four
For me, this Zoom newest product line, sounds too digital and thin
Aldiansyah Pratama could be the production cost. I used their old 505 before, remember that portable 2 pedal back in 90’s! Then I got the Zoom g9, then finally Zoom G2.1u. Obviously they’re just changing the casing but the effects inside- I can still sense a lot of 505 from the 90’s, that thinny chorus you noticed lol 😂, yeah that’s good at room practice but plug it in big stage and you’ll see haha. They didn’t change some of formula as long as the sales is good :) But it’s cheap! That’s why now- I still bought the second hand G3 ;) I will compare it with my iPad Bias FX.
Lol
You’re 100% correct, I actually went back and bought old pedals. This is because of the sampling rate, the older ones were at 96 or above and the new ones are at 44. They just sound more crisper through an amp. Like listening to CD vs MP3 I guess
onzkicg check out the diff in sampling rates
Time to visit the local Vet and get your ears vacuumed.
great review, thanks !
You had me at "no talking"
4:33 convinced me faster than the speed of light
1:03 that sounds great
Amazing!
Extra marks for no talking :D
Are u using different guitars? Like strat ,les Paul
This is perfect
Have you tweaked the settings before playing to adjust the sound to sound good...
I using zoom 707 mkii until now😁
Not bad. Still kicks ass
This thing seriously seems better than the Zoom G11 for a small fraction of the price.
Great demo!! is this device mono?
Sounds fantastic. Great bang for the buck.
Thanks for that. Is the sound in the outro screen also from that pedal? I actually need exactly that step filter sound 😅
That 1st one has a Plimsouls sound to it. I love the vid and will look into this product