Zoom G3X demo

[dave robinson]

Hi Dave,

The last Zoom I bought was the G2.1U and it had a pretty thin sound.
Yours seems to have a much fuller sound. Do you still need to boost the sound?.

Blessings,
Abel

No I didn't, this is the sound directly into my computer using Logic Pro 9 software (Macbook Pro) and I used the Vox amplifier simulation in the programme. It sounds identical when used live through my Vox AC-4 or VT-30 amps, or indeed the Mesa Boogie MKIII. Out of all the previous devices of this type that I previously owned, the Zoom G3x has delivered the best guitar sound, along with my Vox Tonelab SE, which is far more complicated to programme. When I say previous devices I mean the Alesis ones. What I can't get over is that it is by far the least expensive of the lot. This is a great option for those who cannot afford the more expensive options. That said, I will still be buying a Hall & Collins machine because Charlie has meticulously nailed every nuance of the sound I love, but then again I can justify the outlay as a gigging professional musician.

[Iain Purdon]

I would venture the thought that top-end gear may be the best solution for recording. However, lower-end gear will serve for gigging where your sound is influenced by the venue acoustics and the mix with the work of your band mates. Getting into the ball park when playing live is good enough for my ears

[kevinr]

I prefer to use the good stuff live, I have had some great sounds recording with inexpensive gear, but not live.

[dave robinson]

Nothing low quality about the Zoom G3x, it's a well made piece of kit. You can have all the 'high end' gear you like (subjective) but unless you can play it's meaningless.

[Didier]

With Dave's agreement, I sent his G3 patches to a few fans from our french Shadows forum (six up to now).
Here is what one of them did : https://soundcloud.com/miguel1946/happy ... 6-01-20151
The BT comes from the Shadows' original recording.

Didier

There has been some misunderstanding between Miguel and I, the above demo file wasn't recorded with the G3X and Dave's patches, it was recorded with VST softwares. Miguel has not yet reveived the G3X he ordered to test Dave's patches...

Didier

[dave robinson]

No worries Didier, mine were.
I'll be doing some more soon.

[dave robinson]

Please note that as I'm no longer using the Zoom G3x full time I will no longer be working on the patches or supplying them.
My spare time was lovely while it lasted, but band business beckons and there are new shows to rehearse.