The Best Guitar Amp Modeler with 200$ Budget? (Zoom G3Xn vs Boss GT1)
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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2017
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I have the zoom G3n and I love it!!also love the patches Choptones does for it.
I got myself a g5xn and couldn't be happier, the cab and amp models are amazing and modulation effects are great too.
Own both. The effects on the Boss are better while I prefer the amp-modelling from the Zoom.
So you agree the tones coming from the Zoom in this video are better than the Boss? I’ve been going back and forth between the two trying to decide which to purchase & was literally going to swing by Guitar Center in a little bit to pick up the Boss but did a little more looking online & after coming across this video I’m now thinking I want the Zoom! I didn’t like what I read about certain aspects of the Zoom looper compared with the Boss but I already own a stereo looper so no worries really there. & as cheesy as they sometimes sound- I really like having built-in drums like the Zoom has. & a big plus, being 37 years old & mostly used analog pedals on DIY built pedal boards so having the extra buttons on the Zoom for instant on/off seems very comfortable to me. On a different note, though- I bought a used Zoom MS-50G recently & while very impressed with some of the dreamy stereo delays and modeling, it had less to offer than I had thought it would. & I’m not impressed AT ALL by the octave effect, which is something I use often combined with delay & reverb. Any idea if there’s a different/better octave on the G3XN? If I was buying an analog one right now I’d grab the MXR Sub Machine I think it’s called- purple colored pedal with built in fuzz. I love Andy’s video of the pedal for Reverb.com
Anyways let me know your thoughts!!
@@mikesfrends : I do not use a lot of effects - mostly reverb, delay, EQ and compression. I played the Boss for the past 3 years on EVERY gig I played with either my bluesrock or hardrockband - it serves both well. I also have a Helix LT in my teaching room which is of course superior but heavy to carry around. From my today's perspective the boss lacks a bit in the distorted amp-section. If you are looking for a superb Fender-like sound for blues you have to hear the "natural clean" from Boss which is an own creation in the GT - it sounds even better than most Fender amps I used to own. If you want better quality you have to pay more than these 200 bucks for the GT. My Zoom is right now used exclusively for my students.
Which of them has a better actual distortion sound?
if you would compare gt1 with mooer ge200, which one would you choose? @Dizzy Guitar
@@ertanegemen : I don't own a Mooer Ge200 but recently bought a NUX MG-30 where the amp-modelling is better than on the GT-1 - the foot-pedal also features a switch where you have to use an external one on the GT-1.
Great comparison technique, thanks. You saved me from making a mistake. Even though I was hoping the Boss would sound better - just cause I like the look and layout of the unit itself - the Zoom kicks its ass for authentic tone... hands down. There's some funky EQ / compression thing going on with the Boss that makes it sound... well, mid-scooped and over-compressed.
Exactly my same feelings about the Boss: looks super cool but not as good sounding.
Perfect comment. Exactly what I think too
The Zoon sounds like it was made to be in a mix and sounds more like the real amps while the Boss sounds like they came up with those tones for someone playing alone where the sound is big but wouldn't really work as well in a mix
There is a lot of difference, I noticed that Zoom leaves the sound forward, a more present sound, and the Boss does not. But the two theme sound great and are very good to take anywhere.
The zoom tone is unbelievable!
excellent video, well put together, great comparison and no time wasted. thank you!
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My G3xn doesn't sound at all like that - but I put it down to the substandard hands I'm using with mine! Great comparison.
Pretty good sounds for both unity, but I think the Zoom sounds much better. Also, wonderful piece of music
I remember my old zoom 707. It used to have a lead effect called 'sunset' that sounded amazing
But I have the 707ii
Well done video but it sounds to me like the EQ out of the Boss is very heavy on the low end. Is this a preset issue which, if adjusted, would make a world of difference?
Useful comparison. Thanks
Fender twin on Zoom really awesome!. Thanks for this comparison. Cheers.
Great demo, I think Zoom has more natural sound.
I use a Zoom B1xfour with my bass and I love it! I wanted a Boss, but I think I will go with the Zoom for my Strat!🤘
hey @ChoptonesOfficial really like your videos. Nice Editing and killer sound quality. GT1, G3Xn or GE200? Which one of these is your personal favourite?
All modern Boss multi-effects are sounding too much processed (HiFi like with extended bass etc.) - that won't work well in a band context - the Zoom is more mid-range focused - that works better (cuts through with less low-mid mud).
You're right! 👍👍👍
Same to me.
As a G3xn owner, this video definitely proves I made the right choice between these two! The Zoom amp models and distortions sound much more organic vs. the Boss. Though I think the COSM brand of modeling has come a long way since I played with a Boss multi-effect unit many years ago.
Hello tappistrt. Does the G3xn sound equally good plugged into an amp without amp and cabinet sims enabled? What if one were to use it just as a pedal board plugged into one's guitar and amp without affecting the tone of the guitar and the sound of one's existing amp? I was thinking if both G3xn and GT-1 are about the same without amp sims ( GT-1 doesn't do quite well on this) , I might go with GT-1 since it has an audio interface.
I have both. zoom sounds more natural. And navigating presets is easier. Gt1 is smaller, it is an audio interface and acoustic sim is way more succesful. Also i like instant wah pedal at gt1 like most processors. It is wierd at zoom
question what do you think makes a difference when you move into say a Helix or a Kempler, of coarse they cost more but is the actual amp modeling that much better or better at all? Thank you.
Salute, Angelo Romanazzo !!!! Awesome playing. The Zoom sounds more realistic. Boss is like distortion box.
Nice demo dude!
Had to admit the G3xn wins hands down. Been playing G7, G9 for 7 years, just switch to GT-1 and it sound amazing. Thought I'll give G3Xn a try.
Zoom chơi drive còn boss chơi fx
Nice content! Keep it up!
I have a GT-1 some patches I made sound great some I just couldn't dial in right after trying all sorts of combinations. It starts to get a bit fizzy at times.
Boss always sounded like it had some stereo chorusing or phasing thing going on that was a bit artificial sounding. Also sounded bassy and mid scooped. Not sure if that can be tweaked out. The zoom sounds fantastic here, saw it for $240 here in Canada yesterday, what a great device for $240.
I'm looking at both of these, I would think the zoom is better for live playing, (use as stomp box) where as the boss is lacking in versatility due to lack of foot switches?
When you side by side anything it will show differences but each serve well to the purchase. Period. Knobs. That's their job. As far as the mid range pedal processors go these are both killer. I have the GT1 and use it mainly for the clean tone and that crazy awesome Flagelleto
is zoom a reliable product in longevity issue?
Boss sounds muffled and fuzzy but with good effects, but zoom definitely had more clarity and better overall gone. Boss could definitely djent though!
I'm thinking about getting a zoom g5n. Doas anyone know if the drum rhythms are nice to use for practicing or jamming? Anyone recommend anything else for a loop/drum sounds?
i have a boss gt1 it sounds great for me..it depends on how you tweak the knobs in your desired tone..
I actually was just comparing the two, almost bought both, but decided on the Zoom, because of a few factors, (both have good tones, and like you said, eq can make them almost exactly the same for quality), but I liked the zoom for the menu/gui programming, and style of how I would use it at gigs. But yep, agreed, both are good.
I love that distorted riff!
i want to use turntable or dj mixer with digitech 250 plz help no sound what else do i need to use this or samplepad4 drum with it .
Wish I could hear more cleans and 'traditional' playing eg with a stratocaster. Anyway u play great! Is d g3n more gigging friendly? I mean changing parameters if needed tiny tweaking?
I like what it can do at gigs. Once you know the gui, its powerful and fast.
How many effects could be placed on a single signal chain ?
1:36 sweet sweet sound 80-90s grunge. How did you make that sound?
Question: How different are the G5n emulations vs the G1xOn? I play the G1 and it does not sound anything like the G5n in this vieo....great job by the way on producing this video...
The GT-1 sounds more like studio albums while the G3XN is more like a live concert.
They both sound different and while the overall tone of the Zoom is preferable, my real question is, which one sounds more like the amp it's modeling?
Does the zoom one have a manual mode like the boss gt1?
So i was pretty much sold on the Boss over the Zoom before i stumbled into this demo, which is by the way a great demo!! now i will have to rethink the whole thing. they both sound very good, the Zoom sounds fuller and closer to the real tones it's emulating
What did you get finally, and are you happy with it.
@@accentontheoff should I get the gt 1 or g3xn?
@@vanngir3180 Don’t know, I’m still very new to this. I’d break it down to what’s important to me. For example I don’t think the G3xn has usb recording (please confirm for yourself though). On the other hand the GT1 amps aren’t supposed to be the best but if you are using a real world amp it might not matter. Also, the Boss effects are supposed to be very good. Etc etc. And I am saying this basis research - I don’t own either. Best of luck.
Zoom so far.
Is this how they sound when recording straight from the zoom/boss straight to the DAW? or to interface?
Which patch packages did you use for the Zoom in this video?
i have this one.on the stage i use as fx .in my studio direct in the computer .the best what i haved before
Great riffS, man. 0:30 sounds amazing. Killer tone from the G3n
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Imho, zoom wins, but both are perfectly usable.
Tengo la zoom y no me arrepiento de nada!!la SIM de amplificadores es brutal y ha mejorado enormemente sus efectos!!se la recomiendo 100%
Greetings bro, any difference in sound between g1x4 and g3xn. Thanks
I read in another post that sound quality is the same. Of course the g1four has less stuff.
what model of seymour duncan pickups is that?
I dont understand the amp and cabinet modulation can anyone tell me what is the meaning og amp and cabinet modulation?
what setting did you use on the zoom g3xn pacth?

You nailed it.... excellent video, you showed us the best out of both processors, thanks for taking time to make a video and upload for us..it was really helpful...I like both boss and zoom but had to choose only one according to the tone I am looking for and I chose boss over zoom...easy to use and tone can be edited using softwares....good luck for guitarists watching this video....cya
how about a comparison on mooer ge200 vs boss gt1
Iam not looking the processors for studio or recording purpose so which one should I get from these two gonna play it through marshal mg15gfx
I love your reviews, but I want to ask which of these mutl-effect devices the most amp modelers, or which is "better" I am looking for a device where can I create my own pre sets. I am into classic rock, like AC/DC, Zeppelin, Sabbath, Stones, Beatles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, that kind of thing. Do these devices have a USB port to download or edit patches? Which is easier to use? Sorry for the many questions
Boss GT-1 yes, Zoom no. For Zoom you have to go to the G5Xn series.
Which is better?? I don't know too much about ME pedals. I have the gt-1, but idk if I should take it back for the zoom. I play in two bands, a metal band and a jazz/oldies/funk band. I'm more interested in writing meta/punk/skacore music or stuff like the deftones, slipknot, limp wrist, tool . 🤘🏽🤘🏽 thanks
Zoom is a lot heavier on the rectifier. Can you please show us the settings? Thanks
Is there a drum computer integrated? Are there devices with bass accompaniments too?
Workflow, ease of setup are more important since you can edit the sound anyway.
Does anyone know the name of this song or is it just his improvisation?
i think zoom sounds better... the boss looks like behind sounds so far
Excellent Video! This is the perfect way to demo and compare. I have a Zoom G3 along with other effects/software etc. Just picked up a Line 6 Pod Floor Plus used and probably going to get the G3XN. Tried a Boss GT 001 and still between the Zoom/Line 6 /Boss Line, the Zoom just has the better tone. The difficult part when I went through the units (didn't try the G3XN) but own a G3..my ears get tired. But watching a video and showing side by side comparison .. made my mind up. Thanks
For the first time I haven't seen an fx pedal that could match the boss gt1 pedal except for zoom g3xn
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Does zoom g3xn do better in live??
Does someone know what are the riffs he played please?
Nice video. Can you do a comparison with the Zoom G5 and G5N? I'm curious to know if upgrading is worth it.
I never upgraded my Zoom G5 which I have had since June 2012. I XLR to the Tech 21 PE60 Power Engine. G5N does not XLR out. Plus, I don;t see anything the G5N can do for my needs. People tell me my Tech 21 sounds like a Marshall. I tell them it's the Zoom pedal doing all the work.
Sure, I have tweaked patches many times, but it's reliable and functional, Live and in the Studio
Because I play 2 to 4 times a week, I picked up a used Zoom G5 for my studio.
The 4 FX visible for On & Off, I only use that in a quarter of the songs
My 1/2/3 are setup as Clean / Crunch / High Gain, for about 15 sets. a bunch are song specific.
On occasion, I also use higher wattage tube amps for big stage (Marshall & Peavey), and the G5 has 2 banks of 3 patches, with just FX. And the Lead Boost is KILLER, since it's all in the FX loop
Check my channel for some of the live videos of cover songs. Some of the content may be reposts from Facebook which Sh!t's the audio quality. Some videos are using a Zoom Q3HD @ 24 bit audio
yup
What happen to the mids boss?
Is it better than zoom G7.1?
I've sampled the boss gt-1000 and I've had several boss pedals over the years and the one thing I've noticed whith boss is it always sounds like a boss product
Saudações do Brasil. Neste vídeo sua música foi a trilha sonora de um sonho ( assisti muitas vezes ). No Brasil tudo é mais difícil, nosso poder de compra é muito limitado. Em 2019 seu vídeo foi crucial para minha escolha ( A G3Xn da Zoom ) Fantástica!!!! Graças a Deus realizei meu sonho de obter esta pedaleira. Obrigado.
Graças a Deus meu amigo
Ahh mano... Essa é minha dúvida até hoje... Acho q vou de g3xn tbm
@@thiagovasconcelos8792 pelo que pesquisei as distorções da zoom são melhores e embora não carregue arquivos de Impulse response, os gabinetes são muito bons.
Caralho eu peguei uma gt1 boss emprestada pra teste, eu gostei bastante, gostei muito, mas algumas coisas pequenas me incomodam nos amps, quando vejo esses videos acredito que a zoom corrigi essa artificialidade cuspida que a boss tem, mas a gt1 e interface de audio, queria ver uma zoom g3n pra testar, e tirar minha duvida antes de comprar... meu orcamento so da pra comprar uma bossgt1 ou uma zoom g3n! qual eu compro????
Eu já tive uma GT-1. Vendi e comprei uma Mooer GE 200. Estou muito satisfeito! Acredito que as ambiências da boss são muito boas, mas as simulações de amplificadores deixam a desejar.
after this review I was digging the zoom but in person its lightyears diff..... watch alex hutchings use the gt1 and rob Marcello in the their demos.
Epic comparation!
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Zoom for me specifically when it comes to clean effects, more head room and crystal clear sound.
Boss gt-1 or mooer preamps for amp modelling??? Considering selling my me25 to buy a mooer 017 preamp, i have a radar
Zoom g5n is better then any other
I own a boss GT 1 but I think zoom sounds better
So do i and so do i. Does the zoom have a (pink floyd) uni-vibe though?
Agreed! The Zoom sounds better.
Yeah! Zoom had it all killer sounds🤘
Totally accord with you,ZooM G3xn is better than BooS Gt1
It's Zoom's amp modeling, it's pretty good. If you plug both pedals in a good cab, without mic simulation, they'll sound a little more similar. zoom is better using line because of the amp simulation,.
Hands down!!! Zoom G3Xn is a Killer tools🤘 Man ur Riffs is all Killer 🤘
Que timbre irmão 👏👏
I bought the Boss because I dont like the extra pedals on the Zoom. But I cant stand the speaker sim on the Boss so I use a Redbox instead and it opens up the sound big time! I dont deal wit IR´s. I get option paralysis.
Zoom sounds better also the 3 screens you can 3 pedals in the chain and tweak them like a pedal with the real knobs below each screen, also if an amp like a Fender has built in effects like tremolo the equivalent amp model will have the effect as well and it can be tweaked like any other effect which is pretty cool. The noise reduction on the zoom is pretty good as well.
Not all things boss do it for me although I love the rv-6, MT-2, BD-2, RC-1 and TU-3 but my katana is not feeling the love I definitely preferred valve amps have a Fender pro junior, Marshall origin and an Orange OR15 if I buy another amp it’ll be a Supro.
I have a question, GT1 works like external sound card, you can connect it to PC switch ON and sound going from PC through EFFECT to output and opposite you can record directly to pc.. right? BUT it also works on ZoomG3Xn? I somewhere hear that usb is only for firmware updates, that SUCKS
Zoom USB on 3 series is only for firmware updates.
Tom Geldner thanks
Confused between boss gt1 and digitech rp360xp....can anyone help....
Boss gt1
Please compare zoom g5n and Boss gt1
So these pedalboards works as an amp simulator?
Did you just record the sound coming from the pedalboard or you used a real amp or maybe a software (like amplitube)?
Jonah Paz These units are meant to be used as is. The sounds were recorded directly from them. They provide simulations of many popular effects and amps, including cabinet simulations. With cabinet simulations, you don't need an external power amp and cabinet.
Jonah Paz The Amplitube is similar to both of these except that it's a software and these two are physical and of course, have their own computers and software inside.
Boss Cosm Effect is more advanced than Zoom...Create your own patch this is just the preset....You can have similar tone like analog pedal...It is based on your brain😎
sorry.. what the kind of this music.. or genre
Booth are great!
Cheers from Portugal 🍺🤘
Nice equipment, i have a few questions about the boss gt1, is it possible put in "stompbox mode" as like zoom g3n, g3xn, or digitech 360 ? I've been trying to find more information, but until im looked, i havent find evidence that in boss gt 1 make the same process, can you help me with your comments please
regards !
Nah, the boss doesn't have a stompbox mode
Aniket you are wrong,the boss has a stompbox mode
I like Boss look - more modern and clean. Playability-wise prefer Zoom when you have 6 pedals.
Thanks for the amazing video! I prefer ZOOM for metal.
what about rp 360 xp? Is it a bad pedal?
no its a good sounding pedal :)
i have both ... these devices together with a splitter to an amp sound even better.
I owned Zoom g3xn and its really amazing, i prefer boss analog rather than being a multi.
nice review man, i still can't decide what to get from those two. but i'm leaning towards positive grid's jamup. can you make a comparison/demo for that?
A lot of PG stuff in this channel ;) Check it out!
ChoptonesOfficial if you bought only one what would you choose??
These pedals sounds good.. especially when you are using hi end guitar lol
Actually we don't see how they really mix at the back of this short clip video.. They can make it which one of they like to be better sound.
From my view almost all Boss series has a realistic distortion sound.
I second that. I have a gt 1 and it sounds way better than this
What are people playing these through? Straight to computer DAW?
Yes, direct to the DAW
Wow i always thought boss was better than the two until i hear both in a mix. Zoom definitely sounds better now
Zoom G6 vs Pod Go, please