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I've had this multi effects pedal for several months. I've been using for practice and noodling around watching TV with headphones. Positive I play at night after everyone is asleep, lots of good effects, good tuner, good looper and rhythm something new to me. Solid construction long battery life. Negative for me is it didn't come with a USB cable. In my opinion this is an awesome practice tool, fun and portable. For less than the price of an effects pedal you can have a ton of pedals, for me it was a no brainer. I've been playing privately for over 30 years.

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So much sound for so little money. 5 amps really stand out. Fender Twin, Mesa Boogie Rectifier, JCM 800, Orange 120 and the Bogner. The biggest CON with this unit is that you are limited to 5 FX only per chain. That's it. If you can get past that, then there really is no reason not to purchase this even if you don't need it. Also it lacks an expression pedal that the G1X has, but that's not a big deal for me because most of the time you'll be using your hands to tinker with it. It's only on the floor when I need to use the looper function.I'm seeing a lot of comments from ignorant users who skipped the manual and are complaining that they have no idea how to use it. No surprise here. 10/10 one of the best pedals ever made, and it is so damn affordable.Well done Zoom.

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This pedal gives you so many good sounds for the money..it is ridiculous. That is IF you build your own patches. Although some factory settings are pretty cool, which could give you an idea for pedal chain ordering. I have had several Zoom multi-effects, including the MS50, 505 II, G3, and I also have the B1 Four for bass practicing. I tell you, these are killers for the sounds, even just for the modulation and reverbs. Is it good for rehearsal? ABSOLUTELY. It is so portable and lightweight and can easily fit into your gigbag. For a small club show, when the stage space is tight? Hell yea. I put my Volume and wha pedals in front of it. Case closed. Yea yea...I know, it is made of a hard plastic, so that is not my cup of tea either. But for this price, what more can you ask for. Easy navigation, intuitive interface, and most importantly-it sound good. Trust me, I do have my stand-alone pedalboard with every effect I need. But when the time for cable connection and space connection is limited, this guy is a good solution. Other multi-effects I own or have owned: Digitech: RP500, RP255, RP100A, RP200, RP80, RP90Korg: AXG1000, AXG3000Boss: ME30, ME70Zoom: 505II, G3, B1 Four, MS50G

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No beating around the bush, I have owned 3 of these multi effects processors, why, because I still sometimes erroneously think the grass is greener, it isn't always. I have several good pedals (ods, distortions and delay) I play a lot and I can honestly say that none of them sound better or worse than this Zoom G1four. I bought it, sold it, bought it, sold it, bought again and have learned my lesson, this one isn't going anywhere. Just an example, I have a very good used pedal that originally retailed for $200, it has nothing on the Zoom, I can replicate the sound, close enough for me. There is so much going on in the pedal that I would have to write a book to explain, no need to, it's just a very good multi effects pedal, excellent might be the better word for it. Playing through a tube amp may be part of why it sounds so good, I can't answer that, I've tried solid state, digital and modeling amps, they're not for me, an old trans tube Peavey Bandit came closest to what I like. This pedal can be tweaked every which way, up and down, in and out, here and there, everywhere, endless adjustments, actually too many for me but I manage to keep it simple, I have several "user presets" that are all I want or will ever need, that being said, I also like the sound of my amp without pedals, clean and dirt channels. The G1four's learning curb isn't steep, a 30 second looper, adjustable built in drum rhythms and a tuner are icing on the cake, yes, you can have your cake and eat it too, all of it. There are a couple trivial negatives, the USB is for updating the unit and accessing Zoom lab for more presets, it isn't for recording directly to a DAW, nor does the unit have an on/off switch, not a problem, it's sturdy plastic casing might not be good enough for some who play out, I don't these days, have done some recording with it via amp and mic with some good results, in my mind anyways, heh heh. Enough said, for $99, it's a steal or at least a good bargain, I'm glad I came to my senses, it's a keeper. Discriminating tone seekers may disagree, my ears and wallet don't, to each their own, all is well. I've been playing for many, many moons, have a good ear, I don't need a piece of plastic telling me whether I'm in tune or not. Will it replace my modest pedal board, time will tell, it's nice to have something different to play around with, y'all take care.

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I would put this pedal up against multi effects pedals costing $550…..I’ve owned boss gx100/me80/pocket gt/gt1…..this pedal has equal tone…..I’m going to purchase another g4….and use one for amp type/cab/wag/overdrive/compressor….and one for time based effects(choruses/delays/reverbs/phasers,ext….these pedals will amaze you

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Theres no ac power cord included. The housing is made in a way that You have to buy the"ONE" (there can be only one) power supply that fits up in the hole. I have power cords laying around that Ive collected over My 24 years in guitar and none will fit ! Somebody get a message to Zoom...if its that damn picky about a power supply then include it in the got dang bloody box !

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I don't like giving a bad review of guitars or guitar equip. but I am very disappointed in this little device... It looks like it would be something very usable, but it's not. Let's start with the built in looper... I have several regular loopers I use on stage and there is a learning curve to them all. However, this one has no curve, as it just doesn't work properly at all... I have spent a week trying to get this to function right but to no avail. The drum section (Rhythm) sounds boxy and weird.... but... it will get you buy in a pinch for practice. IMO none of the existing presets successfully emulate any of the amps or amp effects that it lists (I should know I have several of them). Lastly, I was able (after two weeks) to dial in one or two usable tones to practice with (the both sound the same)...hence the one star. This is very sad as I have several multi effect processors (vox amplug2, Vamp 3, Blackstar id 10, Line 6 spider V 60, and Marshall code 50) and all of them are very user friendly and in some cases half the price and twice the value. I had a Zoom pedal back in 1992 and it was very usable and affordable. You have dropped the ball "Zoom", So come on guys and gals let's get back to the drawing board and get this right...Oh and keep the housing it looks nice.

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