NAMM 2012: Introducing… Zoom G5 Guitar Effects and Amp Simulator Pedal.
Available May 2012.
“Finally, a monster guitar pedal that’s easy to use: The G5.” – Zoom
Let’s welcome with open arms Zoom’s brand new, monstrous guitar pedal and amp simulator. The Zoom G5‘s unique selling point is that it’s a TOTAL BEAST, whilst remaining ridiculously simple to use. Sounding more amazing than Jimi Hendrix* has never been easier…
*Sounding more amazing than Jimi Hendrix not guaranteed.
Let’s take a look at the Zoom G5 features…
- Tube Booster for up to 16dB of amp overdrive
- 3D Z-pedal for multi-dimensional parameter control
- Four large LCD displays with intuitive amp and stompbox interface
- Over 100 stompbox presets and 20 amp models
- Simultaneous use of up to nine effects
- Over 120 built-in ZFX-IV DSP effects
- Create and store up to 297 (99 banks x 3 patches) original tones
- Looper function with 60 seconds of phrase recording and overdubbing
- Integrated drum machine and auto-chromatic tuner
- USB audio interface for DAW recording
- Balanced XLR output and selectable modes for DI use
- Powered via AC adaptor (included)
- Includes Edit&Share and Steinberg Cubase LE recording software
Let’s hear what Zoom have to say about the G5…
“Zoom took the groundbreaking design of its G3 pedal and dialed it up a notch with the G5 Guitar Effects and Amp Simulator Pedal. The G5 combines the ease of a stompbox pedalboard and the power of a multi-effects pedal and USB audio interface, along with an extra LCD display/footswitch interface, Tube Booster, 3D Z-pedal and additional amp models and effects. While extremely easy to use, the G5 gives you the ultimate in control over your guitar tones for in stage and studio settings.”
