The G3 is Japanese multi-fx manufacturer Zoom's latest product introducing their new proprietary ZFX-IV processor which serves up 13 amp models and 94 effects. The inputs and outputs the G3 offers considering its compact size (roughly 2 1/2 Boss pedals on a board) is impressive: 1/4" input with a sw... [More]

The Challenge So, my group the Will Chen Trio was in the planning stages of recording our first "album" (more like an EP, but not sure if any of these terms really apply in the digital age) and the age old question was number one on the list, how are we going to afford this? While the cost of tracki... [More]

Digitech RP255 vs Zoom G2.1nu: Head to Head Ok, so we’ve run down the main features, strengths, and weaknesses of both the Digitech RP255 and Zoom G2.1nu. So what’s the verdict? As usual, it really all depends on the in tended application. If you live for high gain palm muted madness and... [More]

Digitech RP255 vs ZOOM G2.1nu Spec Comparison by Will Chen Pedal Digitech RP255 Zoom G2.1nu Approx Street Price ~$150 ~$200 Sample Rate 24-bit 44.1kHz 24-bit 96khz Inputs 2 (Guitar and Aux input) 1 Guitar Input Outputs Dual 1/4" outputs plus 1/8" headphone jack Stereo 1/4" jack Power S... [More]

Compact multi effects pedals have a historic reputation of being a jack of all trades, master of none. However, recent advances in programming algorithms and ever increasing processing power have provided an evolutionary jump over the last 5 years or so of an extraordinary magnitude. While it’... [More]

Though not as well known in the North American market as some of the domestic brands, Japanese effects maker Zoom has been constantly pushing the boundaries of compact multi effects processors for nearly 30 years. Zoom has recently redesigned their the G line releasing their forth generation G2nu an... [More]

  Zoom was a leader in the initial digital revolution offering quality competitive products priced for the masses. Their ground breaking Hybrid Distortion pedal was perhaps the first true modeling stompbox, years ahead of it’s time. We’ll take a look at the G2.1u effects processor ... [More]