Zoom G1X-FOUR pedal QUICK START + Cheat Sheet (4 PRIMARY MODES) How To Video
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- Опубліковано 21 лип 2024
- This quick-start video shows you the FOUR PRIMARY OPERATING MODES of the Zoom G1X-FOUR. Learn these modes and you'll be jamming away in minutes!
IMO, this $100 tech-toy should be the FIRST guitar pedal any novice guitarist buys. It's small, affordable, easy to use, and has a massive fun-factor. In fact, this is my second Zoom G1X unit (recently upgraded my trusty G1Xon) and it's the ONLY "guitar FX pedal" on my board.
So check out the video, and post any questions you have about the pedal. I do my very best to answer all (legit) questions posted in the video comments.
CHEAT SHEET DOWNLOAD...
Here's a free visual "mind map" (PDF) of the primary operating modes you can download and print for reference: drive.google.com/file/d/1e20c...
INTRODUCTION: 0:00
GETTING STARTED: 1:00
Power Up: 1:05
Back Panel Jacks: 1:30 (*see note below)
Startup Mode (default) 2:15
*NOTE: Upon further research, I found the 1/4" output jack is both a MONO and TRUE STEREO jack. Some of the digital effects are stereo, and it passes thru a stereo signal from the AUX stereo input.
USER INTERFACE: 2:30
Top Buttons: 2:40
Rotary Knobs: 2:50 (*see note below)
LED Buttons: 4:00
Foot Pedals: 4:15
*NOTE: My apologies for the confusion regarding the 3-band EQ and what it affects. I've found conflicting information from Zoom. It SOUNDS like it only affects the guitar signal, not the drums or looper, and Zoom visual schematics supports this. However, pg.11 of the manual clearly says, "Adjusting the overall audio character and output level" and NOT the guitar specifically - which is why I added the note in the video. But I'm 99% confident the EQ only effects the guitar output, while the volume controls the entire output level.
(DEFAULT) OPERATING MODE 1: MEMORY / PATCH-BANK 4:40
Rotary Knbos: n/a
LED Buttons = Patch-Banks: 4:50
Foot Pedals = Patch Up/Down: 5:55
OPERATING MODE 2: RHYTHM / DRUM-TRACK 6:19
Rotary Knobs: 6:30
LED Buttons: n/a
Foot Pedals: 6:55
OPERATING MODE 3: LOOPER 7:25
Rotary Knobs: 7:35
LED Buttons: n/a
Foot Pedals: 8:50
OPERATING MODE 4: TUNER 11:07
Rotary Knobs: Bypass / Tuning Frequency
LED Buttons: Indicate Tune (matches screen)
Foot Pedals: Exit tuner
ONE-MINUTE FAST-TRACK REVIEW: 11:45
NEXT VIDEO PREVIEW: SECONDARY MODES 12:45
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Best video on the Zoom G1Xfour. Thanks for this. It has helped me make my decision on whether this would be a good first pedal for my daughter, who has inherited my 94 MexiStrat.
Thanks Richard :-) I had a mid-90's MIM strat - it was a great axe!!! Sounds like your daughter is on her way to having a great time playing guitar !!!
Hey Rich, I’m beginner-intermediate, did your daughter like the pedal? Im looking at purchasing this myself. Thanks
@@adamhofman4933 yes she likes it a lot. It's a great beginner pedal with a ton of presets as well as customs
I have to say I just got mine. You have the best step by step instruction for the inept. I need a GPS to find the bathroom. So thank you sir.
Hey Ron - thanks for the kind words. I'm already working on the next video (the four secondary operating modes) which will give you the down-low on editing FX, creating / changing patch banks, and the most important system settings. If you subscribe to my channel (I think) UA-cam will alert you when I post it. Enjoy your new pedal !!! :-)
I will be anticipating your next video and again thank you
Hey thanks for this video. I have been using my trusty Zoom 505 for many, many, many years and I still really love that pedal. This pedal however, is totally amazing, I just get a little overwhelmed with all the modes and this video really helped to clarify and simply how to get started. You rock bro.
Thanks so much for taking time to let me know the videos were helpful :-) Enjoy your new pedal !!!
I recently purchased this product and I was amazed by your video; a very concise and clear explanation! Thank you very much
Glad it was helpful Alexis - it's a great little unit for sure 👍
Good video/run through.
I've had my G1X-four for about 6 months now. Have really enjoyed the rythym and looper puting down a small backing track that i can play improvised lead over. I mean i've done that for hours on end and had so much enjoyment out of doing it. My improv has come on bundles.
And just the fact that this thing makes me want to keep playing has brought my soloing and neck knowledge on huge amounts. This may not be for everyone but i'm glad i got this. Sounds like I'm in a band again but with less arguments ...lol.
Yeppers, I know EXACTLY (100%) what you mean: Having GTR FX, and looper, AND rhythm in the same pedal is incredibly convenient for scratching out musical ideas, and it completely changed my world too, but not quite enough - So when you're ready, there's ONE MORE PEDAL that will rock your world as much or more than the Zoom pedal did, and I cover them BOTH in this video: ua-cam.com/video/pROblpMuFF8/v-deo.html
A no b.s. and no playing demo that gets to the point. I just got this unit today and you saved me so much time with this run through.
I do my best to focus on what people need to know, not my attempts at playing guitar LOL :-) glad the vid 👍was helpful
Wow, you make it so clear and simple! Thanks i just got an a1four delivered, im not familiar with pedals but i already understand the whole thing. Youre the man!👊
Glad it helped - and thanks for taking time to comment :-)
I recently dusted off the ole "guitar I bought when I was a teenager" (I'm 39 now) to help teach my daughter how to play music and just bought this effects pedal as I reintroduce myself into playing guitar. As a busy dad, I just wanted to THANK YOU for this amazing video to help get me started in just a few minutes! I look forward to trying it out and then watching your accompanying videos 😊
You're welcome - I'm a busy dad too so I get it :-)
U@@TheImageDoctor
Got one for christmas. Best video i've seen so far explaining all of the features. Thanks!!
Awesome, thank you :-) glad it was helpful - Have fun with it !!!
Excellent series! I just got my first electric+pedal and this guide cleared up so many of my questions!
Rock on - so happy to know the vids were helpful :-) and thanks to taking time to comment
Wow, if only all people doing reviews were this clear and objective. Kudos, man!
I'm honored :-) thanks for the really kind words !!!
Same. Refreshingly served with a respectful tone, too.
Thanks for the great tutorial. Nicely broken down to manageable pieces. I found the manual to be unclear, but I bought it anyway. I can now spend my time programming and playing rather than reading. Great job once again. Thanks.
Dude that’s awesome !!! So glad it helped and thanks for letting me know 👍
I found your channel through the comment section of Zzounds. Thanks for covering this.
You're welcome :-) and thanks for checking out my vids
I just want you to know that this video series is amazing and very helpful, thank you so much.
You're very welcome - really glad it was helpful :-)
Just had mine delivered from Amazon today. Such an amazing pedal. Thanks for your detailed video for us beginners.
Hey congratulations !!! Hope you enjoy the pedal and thanks for taking time to comment :-)
@@TheImageDoctor it’s great. Such wonderful sound for such a low price!
Excellent. I've had mine for a while and worked it out myself but this video would be very helpful to anyone new to the unit.
Cool, thanks for posting :-)
THANK YOU! I really needed this quick start guide. Easy and simple to follow for this novice in electronic music! :)
You're welcome Christine :-) and thanks for taking time to comment
thanks for the video,I've seen if not all videos to this unit and your teaching is the easiest to understand
Thank you :-) really glad you found it helpful
Excellent videos, both of these tutorials. Thanks so much for putting them together, made it so easy for me to dive in and use. I just wanted to add that the ‘pre and post’ features in the looper refer to whether the effects are saved to the loop or whether the patch is applied after. Whilst most of the time post is what you would want to use, the ‘pre’ setting is excellent if you want to record a riff and then tweak a patch to it perfectly. I love this little thing, so versatile.
Thank you - thank you - THANK YOU for clarifying the pre/post thing - and for commenting on the vids :-)
Really super tutorial, thanks for your work. Extremely well structured and help to understand the logic behind the product. Just starting the second part :-)
Thanks very much for the kind words - I'm really glad the vids were helpful !!!
Thank you for this. You're extremely quick and straight to the point. Best one I ever see on You Tube. You know how to teach a lot. The only Zoom G1XFour Guidvideo that have done a good job of simple explanation. Thanks man.
Ahhh man - you're very welcome :-) I'm glad the video was helpful - I like to teach, but usually talk too much, so YT is great for me - LOL !!!
Fantastic and very clear explanation. Trying to understand the printed manual is like trying to translate Sumerian when you don't know Sumerian.
Yup... glad the vid was helpful and thanks for commenting :-)
I'm considering buying one, your video is clear and easy to understand. Very helpful! Thanks
Thanks David - its a great pedal and still on my pedalboard right now - but I have to say... I have something else on the way 😲 so stay tuned
I also got one for Christmas ! Excellent video bro ! Very informative, Thank you very much !!!!
Whoop-whoop - Congratulations !!! Remember... don't settle for those factory tones, it really comes alive when you get into the FX and start tweaking things - ENJOY :-)
Best video for this I’ve watched, I’m interested in getting one and this explains a lot for me. Thanks
Sweet !!! That's what the vids are for - to help folks out :-)
These are super helpful videos. Thanks for posting them. Great job. You save me a few hours trying to figure things out.
Glad you like them @WaltPitts and glad they've been helpful for you
Just bought this pedal today and like it so far. Great vid!
Glad you liked the vid :-) ROCK ON !!!
Really looking forward to your next video on this! Cheers! Amazingly explained!
Cheers mate - so glad the vid is helpful :-) I finished the next mind map (cheat sheet) and just need to carve out time to shoot the video 👍 (EDIT: second video is now up)
Excellent! You nailed the vital 20%. I was up late walking through all the patches, looper, and I loved having the rhythm percussion playing along. I had to look up the definition of "patches" though, LOL. As a pedal newbie the use of that word in regard to guitar amps was new to me. Thanks for getting me going strong in a 13 minute video. I love that you focused on what we need to know to use the pedal, and although I'm sure you're a great player, you didn't spend time showing off. :o)
Rock on !!! Sounds like you're well on the way to success w/ your pedal, and it is fun - this is my second Zoom G series pedal and I still think they're great - plus, I'm an 80/20 (pareto) kinda guy so thanks for the kind words James :-)
I just bought it yesterday,and i have no idea how to use it.thats why I’m here..thanks you for the vid..
Awesome - glad the vid was helpful :-)
Seen a lot of people criticising this bit of kit, I think they are mainly snobs or missing the point: most of us are either playing for fun at home or doing small gigs. For this purpose it's ideal. I only use the tuner, compression, EQ, reverb and the occasional bit of crunchiness; a separate pedal for each of those is going to cost more than this.
The only issue for me is it's unintuitive at first. Thanks for the quick reminder, I've just unpacked all my kit after a couple years with no place of my own, life's looking good man.
That's awesome !!! After you get all hooked up again, watch the second half deep-dive video for more 80/20 stuff :-)
Thank you my man. I just got back into guitar and purchased this.
Sweet - congrats on getting back into the groove playing guitar - and I hope you enjoy the pedal
Ordered a Zoom G1X Pedal. I should be getting it pretty soon.
Awesome - enjoy the pedal and let me know how it works out for you 👍
thank you!! just bought it and I'm a stranger to it haha, u made it so much straight forward!!!
Congratulations Kieran !!! hope you're enjoying the pedal and thanks for posting a comment :-)
Thx for explanation, just ordered mine few days ago and waiting for delivery, cheers
Hey that's awesome :-) thanks for posting and I'm super glad the videos were helpful for you 👍
Very helpful. Looking forward to the next in this series.
Hey thanks Chris - I literally shot the second video today and should have it up by the end of the week :-)
I’ve had this a year and had no idea about any of this. Thank you!
Woohoo !!! Glad it was helpful :-)
Very useful tutorial, thank you so much (from Thailand). Keep up you great job sir.
Thanks for posting Sarttra - I'm glad the video is helpful :-)
am very thankful for a very nice and clear presentation on how to use ZOOM G1Xfour👍 I have 1unit already/ Philippines.
Awesome - thanks for posting Kayvin
Just few months ago i got an electric guitar and an amp... and some pedals or a good processor was all ive been looking for... and ive been watching videos of G1 and G1x and i really need one so bad..... i watch videos about them all day... n i wonder when my parents are gonna buy me one... hope i get one soon... im so excited haha...
Why wait around on parents? It's pretty easy to earn $50 these days, and just buy a used one.
What an exceptional introduction! I really appreciate it.
Very kind of you :-) thanks for letting me know it was helpful !!!
Very informative video, I am viewing these in prep for my Zoom G1X Four that's on the way, many thanks for the info.
Thanks Terry - glad it was helpful - be sure to check out the second "deep dive" video as well :-)
@Terry Clark Whats really cool and for some reason people dont use it has much as they should and thats the software. You can sit at your computer and create patches then download them to your pedal. Its really cool.
Great introduction, looking forward to watching the other videos!
Thanks @hc9987 :-) glad the vid was helpful
Wooow , you just made using multieffects pedals just less intimidating!!! Awesome video bro!
Coolio !!! and thanks for letting me know it was helpful :-)
Just My Two Cents! Thank You So Much For This Awesome Vid! Helped a lot.
Sure thing Teresa :-) super glad it was helpful for you
Excellent video. I just got this today, meaning to get back to playing my guitar after 5 years of not touching it🤫
Hey congratulations !!! Thankfully, it's a lot like riding a bike :-)
Thank you for the help. I recently purchased this. Nice informative video.
I'm really glad the videos are helpful, and thanks for commenting :-)
Thank you! That was exactly what I needed to know to get started!
So glad it was helpful - thanks for commenting and liking the video Michael :-)
Honestly, seen so much studio rig stuff, putting the unit down. I don't think people understand this is A front of amp unit. But i need effects in my apartment rig and this is one. Can't run a 6505+ and the computer and all of that. I really like that you explained it and made an effort not to just hate on it just for the cost. I'm going to use it if bars actually get going to play small gigs. Again, Thank you. And yes, you can run it through a loop, but I am thinking of me at 16 and now 36 and just needed something small. I really appreciate it.
Yeah, lots of players dismiss it as a toy AND because many of the factory patches just aren't well tweaked - but get in under the hood and things really open up - plus, I've always been pleased with the sound quality I can get when really dialing in the FX options and playing directly thru my PA - no, the digital FX don't sound exactly like the real deal, and that's ok - just use the G1X for what it IS: a $100 pedal w/ lots of digital FX, a 30-sec looper and onboard rhythm - Hell yeah, that's the kinda "toy" I like :-) LOL !!! (you may be interested in my bedroom jam rig video too: ua-cam.com/video/blVa1mo0uRE/v-deo.html)
Thank you 🙏 im just starting to explore pedals and I learned a lot. ❤
Happy to help - enjoy your pedal explorations !!!
Super video. 😊👍👍Thank you from across the 'pond' in the UK.
Awesome !!! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting, cheers 🍻
I just got mine today and I dig it !! Thanks for this video it was a TON of help !!
Sweet !!! Glad it was helpful and thanks for commenting 👍
@@TheImageDoctor no thank you for taking the time to do such a pro video! Freakin zoom should hook you up for doing this !
@@TheUlesifah82 I agree LOL !!!
The best and most effective video available
hey thanks :-) I'm glad it was helpful and appreciate you taking time to comment _/|\_
Thank you SO much. I just got one today, this helped a lot!
Glad the video helped :-) congrats on your new Zoom!
Very informative and straightforward! Thank you, sir!
Coolio :-) glad it helped and thanks for posting Hans
All pedals are different so this is very helpful allowing me to skip the trial and error steps of changing over.
Sweet - glad the vids were helpful :-)
Great video! Helped me with the B1-Four I have
Cool - good to know there's some overlap in the models from an operational standpoint 👍
Clear & simple. Thank you for the video!
You betcha :-) glad it was helpful !!!
Thank you for the helpful video JM2C!
Glad it was helpful :-)
Fantastic video! Thank you for making. 👍👍
My pleasure - and I'm super glad it was helpful - thanks for commenting :-)
Finally, someone talks about how to go back and forth between patches. Looks cumbersome for live performance if you are on patch 4,5,6 ... and you have to get back to patch 1 quickly, but going back and forth between the adjacent patches is looks good. They should place a long hold to on the pedal to get you back to patch one or to jump 2 or more patches either forward or backwards.
To use this pedal as a "performance tool" you may want to try these options: (a) create custom sequential patches that match the song set so you can simply step-thru your songs/patches in order of use; or (b) setup your "go-to" patches in sets of 10 however it makes sense to YOU (i.e. clean 10-19, blues 20-29, rock 30-39, etc.); or (c) use GuitarLab or ToneLib software to create/save your own complete patch-banks and simply pre-load your pedal with whatever you have saved for that gig/set - hope this helps TM961, thanks for taking time to comment 👍
@JM2C thanks for the reply, I'm pumped to get this little pedal. Comes in tomorrow. And thanks for the video this really helps understanding the rig..
Now that was some serious info...........thanks a lot man:)
You betcha, glad it was helpful :-) checkout the second DEEP DIVE video for even more
Thank you! Really appreciate this video guide!!!
You betcha :-) and thanks for commenting 👍
Awesome video my man!👍
I'm technically challenged, so this is perfect for me.!
Ha - too funny !!! You got this Richard - have a great time w/ your new pedal :-)
Aloha from Hawaii 😉 🤙
I just got this pedal 2 days ago from Amazon. I was looking to buy another Looper with drum tracks & found this. I watched a few vids on this pedal on UA-cam & figured this would be the best deal.
I'll update this post soon after I play around with it for a few days or so.
Rock on and let us know how it goes !!!
@@TheImageDoctor (*＾3＾)/～☆ I will tomorrow.
I played with the effects pedal checking out the various presets, pretty good, a few I really like 👍
I never used the looper yet or got into the drum tracks yet but I'll post a short video on my channel next week.
Thanks for the clear, concise and well done video.. the quick start guide that came with it was terrible, it doesn't even tell you how to turn the device on when using batteries (plug in the jack from the guitar)... can't wait to watch your other videos on this..
Thanks @brettallenthomas for the vote of confidence 😀👍 its a fine little pedal once you know how to use it and I hope you have lots of fun jamming with it - I still play mine daily !!!
Thank you for this, it is really helpful. I came looking for help as I find when shifting thru the different patches the volume level is so high on some yet very low on others. I want to save my favorites so they are at the same level.
Glad the video helped - and yes, some of the factory patches are WAY too loud or have over the top settings and need to be tweaked - I don't recall that being an issue with the original G1 model, but it sure is with this one
It not only sounds Beautiful but looks it too.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder 👍
Thanks for the videos, it so helpful.
Glad you like them - thanks for letting me know :-)
I wanted to post an update after using the Zoom for a couple of weeks.
First, You need to learn how to save a preset.
Second, If your not using a dedicated guitar amp, but are using headphones or a pa, you need to go thru all the emulated speaker cabinets and turn the mic on and SAVE IT! Otherwise you will be wondering "what the #$%^" is going on every time you try something.
Third, There is another volume in the Settings Patch Save. Use it to set your Patch volume after you have got your sound right. I found that I had to set my clean sounds to a volume of 120 while the distortion Patches needed to be sat at 20 to balance out the volume - big difference.
It has a realistic tube modeling sound and that alone makes it worth it. But, you need to set the modeling amps gain to almost nothing to get a good clean sound.
The JCM 800 amp model sounded just like a JCM 800 cranked up. I was impressed. But it wasn't easy to get a clean sound like a real one was.
Awesome info and great advice Beach Bar Louie - I covered a few of those in the second video - thanks for posting :-)
I just nailed the famed Flock of Seagulls Delay sound and settings with this thang! It was worth the money I spent two years ago on it, just for that! LOL
Hey man that's awesome - I'm a big FOS fan from back in the day !!! What settings did you use ???
@@TheImageDoctorMe too, from day one pretty much. Well, I hadn't used the Zoom for a few months, I dug it out, realized I could easily call up Delay and whatever else, use an empty slot, and edit the time value as per Flock's prescribed #s (302 ms), that was easy enough, I added some EQ and Compression maybe, saved it, and my goodness it sounded right off, very much spot-on to the I Ran sound. Also useful for Space Age Love Song (maybe with the Delay dialed down a lot though). I always use some Chorus as well, just a touch. I wonder if Paul used Flanger as well? Maybe a tad. I was doing this yesterday on my Roland Micro Cube, also dial in about halfway on the Gain to get that boost going.
This is very informative! Thanks for sharing!
You are very welcome! Thanks for commenting :-)
Beautiful explanation.....Great. Thank you.
You are welcome - thanks for commenting :-)
Great Video !!!...I love it !!!...thank you for that !!!
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for letting me know :-) be sure to check out the second "deep dive" video too 👍
I bought a Zoom G2.1U when it came out about 15 years ago!? Pretty solid pedal for it's time. I still have it but its starting to have problems with the power jack. I have not used it in years but always kept it as a backup. Starting to eyeball a replacement. It looks like they kept some of the basics with functionality. Seeing them for sale online for under 100$... may have pick one up. I kept it simple on my G2.1U... setup a boogie amp for gain, adusted it for different levels of gain and volumes for soloing and similar for a clean sound with the Roland Jazz chorus amp sim. It appears it can be as simple as you want or as complex as you want with this newer version.
I’ve been a zoom FX user for decades myself and find this unit to be quite capable - digital FX are changing quickly but this is still a great starter multi fix unit and capable of pretty good sounds once tweaked for individual tastes - just remember a lot of the factory patches are not so great in their default state - they’re more jumping off points IMO
@@TheImageDoctor Same deal with the G2.1U. The presets were not very good. Alot of overkill. This one looks like the modern replacement for my G2.1U.
Wonderfully clear explanation - thank you! I just ordered one of these, because it was inexpensive and compact, and looks more intuitive than my old Zoom GFX-707 (largely thanks to the LCD screen). Sorry to see the 707 sampler has been dropped though. If only they had included that, and also drum fills and endings!
Good points. My experience w/ Zoom began w/ the legendary 9001 beltpack unit - which is still a freak'n brilliant piece of equipment if you can find one in working condition (especially the battery) - and then teleported 30 years to the G1Xon (which may still be my no.1 video in terms of total views) - the G1Xfour was a fabulous upgrade in terms of user interface w/ the device, even though most of the factory patches are a bit over the top IMO.
As a long-time user / reviewer / answerer of the G1Xfour (and G1Xon before that) MY VOTES for directly advancing the usability of the current model pedal are:
(1) include enough internal processing/memory to never see another "process overrun" error message and allow me to literally fill every slot with any pedal in the unit
(2) let me assign any (1) individual patch parameter to the expression pedal: So I can swell the drive on a gain pedal, or lengthen the reverb tail to end a solo, stuff like that - let it be my choice which pedal parameter is affected
(3) literally back-off the settings of every factory preset @ 30%, so we can "dial up" to more sound instead of having to "dial down" to save our eardrums (some of the factory patches are so "much" as to be completely unusable "as is" IMO)
(4) include enough internal processing/memory so that all of the pedals that can (currently) only be activated using a connected computer and software, are included and directly available in the pedal itself off-the-shelf / from the factory
Thanks for chiming in Al :-)
@@TheImageDoctor Yes... I just got the G1X four and will have a lot of satisfaction from refining the the stock patches. As an upgrade for my old GFX 707, I'm very happy, especially in conjunction with the available software. Another great product from Zoom!
Thanks for making this video. You actually talked me out of buying this unit. I don't want to fiddle with a pedal this much just to learn it's functions. I would rather spend my time playing. Looks like it's gonna be a Line 6 Pod Express, a Vox Stompbox, or possibly even a Boss ME-90 for me. I prefer simplicity.
Hey, whatever helps you make a positive decision forward is a good thing - I can say this (newer) unit is a heck of'a lot easier to use than the previous model - and like any multi-FX pedal, once you have it dialed in, you dont mess w/ it much - enjoy your final selection of pedal and let us know which one you choose 👍
Thanks for this. Super helpful.
You're welcome David - thanks for letting me know it was helpful - that's why I do these vids !!! :-)
Really well done!
Thank you :-) glad it helped out
Wonderful Video Thank You So Much!
You are super welcome :-)
Excellent explanation Thankyou
You're welcome :-) and thanks for commenting
Outstanding video
Thank you so much 😀
I just ordered one recently(by the time I post this comment) and I'm quite excited to try it.
Congratulations !!! It's a great little pedal - just be patient at first and take time to TWEAK the factor settings - it really makes a difference
Can you use it as just a pedal.
Without linking it up to your computer ?
Or do yu need to sign up or get the app ?
@@aryzmunio7367 you get atleast 49 ready to go effects, including the drum patterns and looper. It doesn't include a 12v power supply but you can just use an old android charger to it. Adding new effects/patches can be done in tonelib if you want community based patches. it's overall just a decent effects pedal for "home use". Just remember it's made out of hard plastic, so even if it's hard plastic it's still plastic. So don't got stomping hard on it Cuz it will be on you. but yeah you can use it as a normal pedal, I use it for church with my custome patches put into it and it does the job. You can also like use batteries on it so you can like use it on a park or something.
@@aryzmunio7367 Yes, it is primarily an FX pedal and doesn't require any app to use
Thanks for a proper video on this little guy! I just got mine a few days ago! Is it possible to download some of the patches for bass into a G1Four? I looked around GL but for some reason most of the patches folks upload are for more expensive pedals in their product line. Should I return and swap it for the bass version? Thanks!
Now THAT is a good question... I have no idea if you can swap patches from the Bass pedal version, though it seems doable as long as the same "pedal" (i.e. FX unit) is loaded onto both pedals - either way, seems like you will need the pedal hooked to your computer via USB and use the application software ... and for THAT, this video may be helpful: ua-cam.com/video/nnSVqW6Sx6A/v-deo.html
Just loved it.. thanks
Sweet !!! It's a great little pedal - though I'm thinking it's about time for a new model !!!!
Way better video about it than I just watched ..Thank you so much..id like an overall effects type vid and if you can change the parimeters of the effect or it is what it is(im sure u can) I've really been wanting a blooper and couldn't figure how to add effects but this kinda does it all with beats n all! BUT...Does it Save any of your loop creations? Like if you came up with something so good (like a whole song)but forgot how to replicate it ..can you save your created entire song I guess im asking lol.I bet some of these effects you could use for vocals if u had a mic with a 1/4 in jack I suppose.Now can I afford it 😅 thanks again for helping us understand this pedal better!
Hey thanks for checking out the vid :-) yes, you can edit all of the FX parameters and save your edits - however, you cannot save and recall loops - you get a single 30 second loop w/ overdubs, nothing more, and its all erased when you power off the pedal, so if you need to save your loops, this isn't the pedal you want - the looper function of this Zoom pedal is (IMO) best used for on-the-fly experimentation or jamming along with yourself - but if you really want to take your playing to the next level, with a looper and more, check this out: ua-cam.com/video/pROblpMuFF8/v-deo.html
Amazingly explained :)
Glad you liked it and thanks for letting me know :-)
great explanations!
Glad it was helpful Steve, and thanks for letting me know :-)
you are great men, thank you for your videos
You are very welcome :-) thanks for commenting
Great tutorial! Do you know of a similar pedal that has the effects, drums, and looper, but allows you to turn on certain loops while having others off?
Probably not in this pedal category and price point - but it would be cool
Great video, thank you
Thanks for letting me know it was helpful :-)
this is what I,m loooking for ,thanx
Awesome - glad it was helpful - be sure to check the 2nd "deep dive" video too 👍
Thank you for the video
You're welcome - thanks for commenting :-)
Hello nice covering and info,..thank you,...i have the same zoom from recently,..most of the stuff i figure it out when i first plugged it in...Is there a way to save the loops or..???
I'm glad the videos were helpful - regretfully, there's no way to save the loops directly on the pedal that I'm aware of
Thanks very much I was stuck until I saw this
Sweet !!! Glad it was helpful Dean 👍
Great tutorial
Thanks Terry - I'm doing my best to make videos worth watching :-)
very good. thank you!!
pls note: in the manual they advised to choose the battery type, so that the software can calculate the remaining battery charge correctly - BUT FUNNY THING: there is nowhere a battery indicator 😀😀😀
Good point - LOL :-)
Mucked around with it at Mannys for five minutes had all functions nailed
Extremely intuitive and easy to use
The only problem is NO TAP TEMPO and tempo is NOT global
which means delays and time based mods are not in sync with drum machine
Otherwise a great pedal with ROOLY good sounds
Ditching my Fractal axe effects for one as too complex and difficult to use without midi floor board and I am terrified of midi
Agreed: tap-tempo would be a great addition 👍
Post on the looper, let you to use multiple effects on overdubbing,
The other options don't , and you can even choose other effect to change the previous loop audio
Well that's pretty darn cool - thanks for posting that info !!!
I wasn't ready for the "Pop Quiz".
It's totally okay @squrelova1815... take it again anytime you like 🙃👍