Zoom G2 Four Guitar Multi-Effects Processor, Multi-Layered IR’s, Amp Modeling, 75+ Built-in Effects, Looper, Rhythm Section, Tuner, Audio Interface, Lightweight

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In fact, the G2 FOUR and G2X FOUR take amp modelling to the next level. Specifically, they combine faithfully reproduced models of classic amps and pair them with cabinet models that utilize our new Multi-layer IR technology. This gives guitarists both a great tone and the feeling of that “big stage” sound in any environment. Multi-Layer IR

Zoom G2 Four takes amp modelling to the next level. Carefully recreated emulations of classic amps are combined with speaker simulations using our new multi-layer IR technology. As a result, guitarists benefit from great sounds and always have the feeling of being on the “big stage”, regardless of the environment.The Zoom G2 Four is a compact, easy-to-use multi-effects processor that offers a huge range of sounds with new amp modelling, multi-layer IR technology and over 100 effects: Record at home or in the studio with your favourite effects and amp models by connecting the G2 Four to your computer via USB-C. The G2 Four's compact design and diverse effects selection make it a powerful addition to any existing pedalboard. Handy Guitar Lab app (iOS/Android) for editing on smartphones and access to new effects (requires connection via USB-C port).

The G2 FOUR will output to guitar amps, studio monitors, PA’s, and headphones . When you power on the pedal, select LINE or AMP to ensure the G2 FOUR is optimized for your setup. Looper Above all, each amp model is built with Zoom’s innovative Multi-Layer IRs, to recreate the tonal characteristics and feel of playing through classic amps and cabinets. Furthermore, these IR’s were captured from iconic cabinets at 3 different volumes and are blended and activated based on the volume of your guitar. G2’s Historic Guitar Sounds The redesigned control surface makes it even easier to edit effect parameters, rearrange effect chains, and access the looper and tuner. Would you be surprised to learn that it doesn’t get any better when I try to build my own patch? Slightly fatigued by the scooped high-gain sounds dominating the factory presets, I decide to give something ambient a go. So, I load up the basics: a pitch-shifter, a mono delay and – oh. The pitch-shifter and the delay have eaten most of the device’s CPU, meaning a bunch of the amps just refuse to load.

The Valetone GP-200 LT is just a hair more expensive than either Zoom unit, and it has a higher-resolution colour LCD screen, supports user IRs, has an effects loop, and can be controlled with a free desktop app, or, you know… MIDI.

All are named after real songs, but the actual sounds produced by the patches barely resemble their namesakes: the Paranoid patch, for instance, uses a scooped Big Muff fuzz entirely divorced from anything Tony Iommi ever played. The Purple Haze patch doesn’t use an octave fuzz effect, even though there is one in here, somewhere. The Dean Town patch uses twice as much overdrive as Cory Wong ever has. And so on. Play along to any of the 68 beats on the built-in rhythm machine. This rhythm section is the perfect accompaniment when practising, whether it’s metal, blues or any other genre.Zoom’s product launch video shows how the G2/G2X Four’s arrow key cluster can be navigated with your foot. This is a hugely optimistic portrayal. In reality, the screen is too small and low-res to parse much useful information from sitting, let alone standing. The ‘up’ key is positioned in such a way that pressing it with your foot means you cover the entire screen. And try to press the centre button, and there’s a good chance you’ll also mash one of the directional buttons. That’s a whole lot of things you can’t do. But the most damning result of the meagre CPU is the actual audio processing. The G2/G2X Four have as much headroom as the contraption Giles Corey was pressed to death in, so even the amp models based on high-headroom pedal platforms have almost no dynamic range. And it’s really, really easy to make the unit clip internally: I was getting audible peaking from somewhere in the signal chain, with 6dB of headroom left on my audio interface. This wasn’t the result of using too many dirt pedals – this was with a plate reverb and a Fender Twin! App-solute Chaos The free Guitar Lab app for Android and iOS mentioned in the product launch video, because it doesn’t seem to exist. Additional effects/patches can be installed, edited and saved via the Handy Guitar Lab app for iOS and Android. Using all-new amp modelling and innovative IR technologies, the Zoom G2 Four gives guitarists more sound variations to choose from than ever before. You can create amazing sounds right out of the box.