Zoom G2.1U Guitar Effects Pedal USB and Exp Pedal

ZOOM G21U Details ^top

G2.1u: Taking multi-effects to the next level

G2.1u: Taking multi-effects to the next level Conventional floor-type multi-effect processors are designed to sound good when they are plugged into a guitar amp. Modeling processors are designed for recording in line. Until now, there was no product that could handle both scenarios with equal finesse.
Introducing The G Series from Zoom. Each G Series Pedal offers two algorithms: One for live and one for recording. The sound you created at practice or in the studio can now be brought straight to the stage. Or take the sounds you worked out during a rehearsal and apply them seamlessly in the recording studio. Your creative scope has suddenly doubled.

96 kHz sampling brings out authentic sounding tube amp harmonics

Everyone knows that the sound of tube amplifiers is the ultimate in guitar tone. By employing high-accuracy sampling at 96 kHz, G Series pedals faithfully model these sonic properties, right up to the highest harmonic register. Dynamic range is also excellent, thanks to 24-bit A/D/A conversion. These extremely high levels of digital processing also make your playing sound cleaner and clearer thanks to the fast processing speeds.

ZFX-3: A new-generation DSP from ZOOM

The heart of any multi-effect device is its processor and decoder section. Zoom has reached a new level with its newly developed ZFX-3 chip. 32-bit architecture ensures smooth and detailed signal processing. Accuracy and speed bring out the character of your instrument without restrictions.

54 high-quality effects made possible by 32-bit processing

A total of nine effects modules are included, including dynamics, ambience, drive, and modulation. Together they offer 54 types of effects. The Harmonized Pitch Shifter lets you play along in key. Use long delays or multi-tap delay of up to 5000 milliseconds. Select dynamic flanger and have the effect level controlled by picking intensity. Select from three types of modulation waveforms for the tremolo. A multitude of high-performance choices opens up totally new territory in this class. Touch up the harmonic register with the six-band equalizer. The cabinet simulator gives a choice of mic positions. The G Series has in incredible level of flexibility and the ability to create an awesome array of great tones.

Latest modeling technology supports 16 different drive sounds

By digitally simulating the clipping action of analog devices such as tubes and diodes, the G Series faithfully duplicates the distortion of tube amps and vintage effects. This includes not only the superficial sound character but also elements such as depth and dynamics. As you start using the G Series, you will be amazed by the realistic balance between fundamental notes and harmonics that is essential to a great analog tone.

16 Classic Amp & Stomp Box Models Fender Twin Reverb' 65 VOX AC30 / 6TB This is the tube combo amp often called the "Black Panel". Its clean sound is characterized by flamboyant highs. This Class A tube combo amp is representative of the 1960s Liverpool sound created by such bands as The Beatles and The Shadows. Its major appeal is unclouded straightforward sound. ROLAND Jazz Chorus Marshall JCM800 Famous combo amp made in Japan. The uncolored clean sound shows what's possible with solid state designs, with the spacious built-in chorus being another highlight. A tube stack amp favored by many hard rock guitarists. Great treble plus a solid low end guarantee powerful sound. Fender Tweed Deluxe '53 MESA/BOOGIE Mark III A compact tube combo amp that's representative of the Fender Tweed series. Its dry distortion and characteristic cabinet sound made it a favorite with many blues legends. Combo amp noted for its extended midrange and long sustain. A mainstay of fusion guitarists, from Santana to Larry Carlton. Marshall JCM2000 MESA/BOOGIE Dual Rectifier Flexible stack amp that covers a wide range of genres. Traditional Marshall sound combines power with rich harmonics, but sharp metallic distortion is also possible. High-gain stack amp with two rectifier circuits (silicone diode and vacuum tube) gives punchy metallic drive sound, great for hard modern rock. PEAVEY 5150 STACK BOSS OD-1 Overdrive Pedal The high-gain tube stack made famous by Eddie Van Halen. Produces tight bass and detailed distortion. Overdrive with mild, richly nuanced distortion in the manner of a fully driven tube amp. Popular as a booster for giving backbone to a stack amp. Marshall Guv'nor Overdrive Pedal MATCHLESS Hot Box Stomp box that recreates the distortion of a Marshall amp. Popular among hard rock guitarists as an easy way to get Marshall sound. Tube preamp for creating that MATCHLESS amp quality. Fat and punchy drive sound brings out the picking nuances. Dallas-Arbiter FUZZ FACE Pedal BOSS MT-2 Distortion Pedal Gutsy low bass and long sustain are the hallmarks of this fuzz effect. Made famous by the legendary Jimi Hendrix. The panel design resembling a face also was a unique touch. A distortion pedal with real wild metal character and fat midrange. Go for the ultra long sustain. Zoom Extreme Distortion Zoom Digital Fuzz Stressing the digital edge, this ZOOM original pulls out all the stops when it comes to distortion. Get the strongest high-gain sound in the world. Another ZOOM original, this digital fuzz effect will go places where analog simply can't follow. Its "broken" quality ushers in a new fuzz generation.

* Manufacturer names and product names mentioned in this table are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The names are used only to illustrate sonic characteristics and do not indicate any affiliation with the Zoom Corporation.

The right tools for the job: Editing controls with analog feel

The three rotary knobs let you tailor three different parameters at the same time. This could be the equalizer bass/midrange/treble, or the chorus depth/rate/mixing level, or the delay time/feedback/mixing level. It's like having an array of stomp boxes ready for action. In play mode, the three knobs are assigned to drive effect gain, tone, and patch level. This lets you quickly match the unit's performance to the guitar or amp type, room acoustics, or other factors. Delay time and modulation rate settings can be made directly via the intuitive TAP key input.

Preset patches ready to use for recording or live performance

The unit comes preprogrammed with a total of 40 preset effects patches. 20 pairs of similar sounding and similarly named effects are optimized respectively for use with a guitar amp on stage or for recording with DAW software or a mixer. There are settings for duplicating well-known amps and stomp boxes, settings that are modeled on the signature sound of famous guitarists, as well as totally original Zoom creations. There is also enough built-in memory to store up to 40 of your own effects patches.

World's fastest patch change speed: 5 ms

Thanks to the speed of Zoom's new processors, that annoying interval when switching patches has been all but eliminated. With its amazing speed of 0.005 seconds, the G Series pedals never miss a beat. When changing from rhythm to lead, you no longer need to press the switch slightly in advance. Simply push the foot switch and start playing the solo phrase. No more fear of losing the rhythm when making patch changes.

Built-in auto-chromatic tuner for guitar

The guitar tuner can be called up instantly by pushing two foot switches together. High-brightness LED indicators make the note readout easy to see also on a dark stage. The calibration range is 435 to 445 Hz, and mute tuning without sound output is also possible.

ZNR makes those playing pauses silent

Zoom Noise Reduction (ZNR) was developed specifically for guitar. While keeping any alteration of the original sound to an absolute minimum, ZNR shuts out unwanted noise in the playing pauses. Even the tails of long sustain notes come out beautifully, with natural release. Additional flexibility is provided by two noise gates. The vintage type DIRTY GATE is a great match for fuzz sounds, while the high-speed muting of the GATE setting brings heavy riffs into clear focus.

Integrated drum machine with PCM sound sources

Realistic drum sounds derived from PCM sources are arranged in a variety of rhythm patterns for different musical genres. The 40 rhythm variations include the steady 8-beat of Rock and Pop, funky 16-beat, a "Jazzy" 4-beat, some great shuffle riffs for blues sessions, and many more choices. Rhythm training is a cinch, and the rotary knobs let you quickly make tempo or level adjustments.

Ultra low noise design: 120 dB SN ratio and -100 dB noise floor

Specifications such as a signal-to-noise ratio of 120 dB and noise floor of -100 dB demonstrate a level of performance that is unsurpassed in this class. Background noise is a thing of the past, leaving the unit free to produce only its own superbly transparent sound. Especially when using reverb effects such as Hall, Room, or Spring, the low noise floor combined with 96 kHz sampling and 32-bit processing results in breathtaking performance.

Sturdy metal chassis and rubber damping for superior toughness and durability

The combination of a solid metal chassis with shock-absorbent rubber damping ensures that the unit can stand up to the rigors of use on stage. Take it on the road or into the studio, the G Series will not let you down.

Two-way power allows use just about anywhere

Thanks to its circuit design optimized for low voltage operation, the unit will run for more than 7.5 hours on a set of four IEC R6 (size AA) batteries. A separately available AC adaptor (AC-0006) can be plugged in for extended studio work, whereas on stage you never need to worry about AC power.
AD-0006
AC adaptor

Optional foot switch allows versatile remote operation

With an optional foot switch (FS01) you can set tempos for delay time and modulation rate. Other selectable functions include bank switching, drum machine start/stop, and delay hold on/off switching.
Foot Switch FS01
Unlatch and normally close type

Expression pedal adds further versatility to your guitar play

The built-in expression pedal is a great way to control effect parameters in real time. Control the vintage wah, pitch shift, or adjust the volume dynamics. Go beyond conventional pedal effects by varying drive gain or modulation rate, and adjusting the mixing ratio of delay and reverb. The dedicated PEDAL ASSIGN key and status LED indicators make it a cinch to select the effect to control. Effect on/off switching is also possible by pushing the pedal fully down.

USB port enables computer recording

The USB port allows the unit to function as an audio interface for a computer. Simply connect a USB cable to utilize the high-quality sound of the G2.1u in a computer-based recording system. The high-performance DAW application "Cubase LE" comes bundled with the unit, so you can start creating sophisticated music straight away. Because playback from the DAW application can be monitored at the G2.1u itself, there are no latency problems during recording. Powering the unit from the computer via the USB bus is also supported.

Supported OS: Windows XP / Mac OS X 10.2 or later

Cubase LE is part of Steinberg's professional range of Cubase music production software and features the same industry standard technologies and pristine sound quality that have made Cubase both a household name and the software of choice for platinum artists around the world. With a full range of tools ready for audio and MIDI recording and mixing, Cubase LE is both fully cross platform and easily upgradeable to the full versions of Cubase SX/SL through the Steinberg website. Cubase LE is also fully upwards compatible, so all Cubase LE projects can be opened and worked on all higher Cubase versions.”

Cubase LE Bullets

Macintosh and PC cross platform product
24bit/96kHz professional audio quality
Fully upgradeable to Cubase SX/SL
Includes full set of audio effects plugins
Contains basic virtual instruments to get users started
Cubase LE offers the same advanced user interface and functionality as Cubase SX/SL

System Requirements
Windows

Pentium III 500MHz or AMD K7 (Pentium III/Athlon 1GHz or faster recommended)
256 MB RAM (512MB recommended)
1GB of free hard disk space for complete content
Windows XP, Windows 2000 *

(*) ZOOM G series doesn't support USB connection to Windows 2000 based computers.

Macintosh

Power Mac G4 450MHz
256 MB RAM (512MB recommended)
1GB of free hard disk space for complete content
OS X Version 10.2 or higher

ZOOM G21U Specs ^top

Effect Types: 54
Effect Modules: 9
Maximum Simultaneous Effects: 9
Patch Memory: User 40+Preset 40, Total 80
Sampling Frequency: 96kHz
A/D Conversion: 24bit, 64times over-sampling
D/A Conversion: 24bit, 128times over-sampling
Input: 1/4" phone jack(Rated input level: -20dBm, Input impedance: 1MΩ)
Output(Line / headphones combined) : 1/4" stereo phone jack(Maximum output level: +5dBm, Output load impedance: 10kΩ or higher) Control Input: Expression pedal, Foot switch
USB: Type B(Based on USB1.1)
Display: 2digit 7segment LED display, Parameter LED, Pedal assign LED
Power Requirements: AA size(LR6)battery x 4(Optional), or AC adaptor DC9V/300mA/ Center minus type(Optional, AD-0006 recommended)
Battery Life: 7.5hours(with alkaline batteries)
Dimensions: 255(W)x165(D)x79(H)mm
Weight: 1100g (without batteries)
Optional Accessories: FP02(Expression pedal), FS01(Foot switch), AD-0006(AC adaptor), AA size batteries

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Review of ZOOM G21U

RATING:

Sound Quality	9
Features	9
Ease Of Use	10
Value	9
Reliability	10
Overall	9

This pedal is a great pedal. EAsy to use, good array of AMp modules. Bulit in drum machine. Something like 56 diffent blocks to save diffent effects in. My oly complaint is that it takes a while to shuffle through block just using up and down gets repetive. And there isn't a bulit in loop recoreder :( but for the money it is a pretty good buy. Get it u won't be diapointed with it.

-Ben
-new durham NH, 05/09/06

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