Main features
Controls
As we can see in the image above, this Zoom product is very simple and with few controls.
Effects
100, up to 5 simultaneously, organized in 5 main modules, more 5 patches that can be controlled by the expression pedal. With the help of the menù, really complete, if we consider the dimensions of this device, the user can easily modify the order of the effects, but also the type and all the parameters.
- Dynamics/Filter
Eleven patches with equalizers, compressors, filters, noise gates and wah. Some of them are emulations of well-known pedals (for instance dbx 160, MXR Dynacomp, Z. Vex Seek-Wah and Moog Filter). Obviously, the user can create his own effects with some very interesting functions, in a so small and compact device, like parametric equalization, automatic attack and a Zoom patented algorithm for noise reduction.
- Overdrive/Distortion
Twelve options. Some emulations (Fuzz Face, Marshall Guv'nor, Boss OD-1, Big Muff, Pro Co Rat and MXR Distortion+), more a simulator of acoustic guitar.
- Amp
Twenty-two, derived from the sound of the models of the most important manufacturers (Mesa Boogie, Fender, Hiwatt, Marshall, Diezel Herbert, Matchless, Orange, Bogner).
- Modulation/Special
The user can choose between sixteen different types of chorus, phaser, flanger, tremolo, pitch shift, vibrato. In addition there is an intelligent harmonizer (Zoom HPS), a ring modulator and an endlessy rhythmic slider. Some patches are the reproduction of the sound of very famous pedals (Boss CH-1, TC Electronic Corona and ADA Flanger).
- Delay/Reverb
Fourteen different types with delay time up to 4 seconds.
General characteristics
Let's see the list of the main features of this interesting Zoom multieffects.
- Built-in expression pedal.
It can control any selected parameter, such as, for instance, delay time or modulation speed, but also gain and volume, both for input and output. A very interesting and useful function is a special calibration procedure to customize pedal sensitivity.
- 100 guitar effects and amp models.
Up to 5 simultaneously (in any order).
- 68 rhythm patterns.
Many available genres, from Rock to Jazz, from Emo to Motown, and various rhytms (4/4, 6/8, 3/4, 5/4 and so on).
- Looper.
Up to 30 seconds (16-bit, 44.1kHz). With automatic quantization.
- Chromatic tuner.
It is instantly accessible in any moment. The original signal can be completely muted. It also provides a bypass for the currently selected patch and the availability of alternative tunings.
- Power
The G1Xon can be powered with 4 AA batteries (alkaline or rechargeable NiMH), the Zoom AD-16 AC adapter (optional) or via USB. The alkaline batteries life is about 20 hours.
- Input
Standard mono (1/4"). Impedance: 470 kOhms. It accepts both active and passive instruments.
- Auxiliary input
Mini stereo (1/8"). Impedance: 1kOhm. For connection of an additional source (for instance a music player).
- LCD
With contrast control.
- A/D and D/A conversion
24-bit, 120x
- Signal processing
32-bit
- Operational frequency
20Hz 20 kHz +1 dB, -6 dB (into 10 kOhms load)
- Output
Standard stereo (1/4"). Maximum headphones output level: 17 mW + 17 mW.
- S/N ratio
119dB
- Dimensions
154.8mm(D) x 237mm(W) x 50mm (H)
- Weight
640g (without batteries).
Final opinion
If we consider the price of the G1Xon, about 75 euros, this Zoom product is certainly an excellent choice. All the functions are easily accessible and the use of the device, also in a live contest, turns out very fast. The quality of the effects is good. Like always.