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G-Series Amp & Cabinet Emulation

G-Series Amp & Cabinet Emulation

Zoom

Description

The G5n comes equipped with freshly developed takes on not only the most-essential guitar sounds like overdrive, distortion, compression, EQ, delay, reverb, flanging, phasing, vibrato and chorusing, but also unique multi-effects, such as Seq Filter, Gold Drive, Reverse Delay, HD Hall and OSC Echo.

Ultrarealistic amp/cabinet emulation
You can connect the G5n directly to a PA system or audio interface, using the 10 brand-new onboard amp and cabinet emulators. Choose from five classic amp models like the Marshall JCM800, Fender Twin Reverb, MESA Boogie Mk3, Bogner Ecstasy Blue Channel and British 30W Class A Combo, newly and faithfully created to be adjusted exactly as you would with the knobs and switches of the real thing.

Pair your amp with one of the 5 newly created cabinet emulators to complete the sound, choosing from Marshall 1960 A-type cabinet (4x12” Celestion speakers), Fender ’65 Twin Reverb (2x12” Jensen speakers), the UK2x12 that recreates the sound of early British combo amps (2x12” Celestion speakers), MESA/Boogie Mark III cab (1x12” Celestion Black Shadow speaker) or Bogner Ecstasy cabinet (4x12 in. Celestion speakers).

NOTE: Manufacturer names and product names 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 or Zoom North America.

100 custom-crafted combinations and counting
To explore the wealth of possibilities that the G5n offers, Zoom continuously collaborate with inspirational, professional guitarists known for their taste and love of great guitar sounds. The G5n comes stocked with 100 newly custom-designed patches that both recreate decades of essential guitar tones—like the iconic sounds of Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Carlos Santana, Michael Schenker, and Brian May—and pioneer new territory with combinations exclusively created for G5n guitarists.

Stand out with "Lead BGN," a modern lead sound folded into a modulated delay, or "Phazed," an intense tube amp sound through a phaser. The "UFO" patch harnesses parametric EQ in the style of the lead guitarist of the band of the same name, and then there's "DreamLand," an overdriven crunch enhanced with tape echo and hall reverb.

With the free ZOOM Guitar Lab software, you can look for new effects and amp/cabinet emulators, as well as even more exclusive patches from the diverse and growing list of G5n creators, people like:

Kyle Bolden (Stevie Wonder)
Errol Cooney (Christina Aguilera, Stevie Wonder)
Andrew Elstner (Torche, Riddle of Steel)
Allen Epley (The Life and Times, Shiner)
Wes Geer (Korn, hed PE)
Adam Hawley (Joss Stone)
Chuck Loeb (Fourplay)
Richard Patrick (Filter, Army of Anyone)
Jeff Schroeder (Smashing Pumpkins)
Dan Spack (Volcano Choir, Group of the Altos, Collections of Colonies of Bees)
Eric Struthers (Aaron Neville)
Vinnie Valentino (Steve Smith & Vital Information)
Craig Wedren (Shudder To Think, Baby)

Easy editing
Editing is simple and intuitive thanks to a unique, large overview display that allows you to quickly add, delete, or change the order of effects—something not easily accomplished with the average pedalboard. There are also four independent editing displays for zeroing in on the perfect sound, each bank providing the responsiveness and hands-on feel of a stompbox. Store up to 200 of your custom effects-chains as patches in memory, each instantly accessible at the touch of a footswitch.

Powerful pedals
The G5n's expression pedal gives you smooth real-time control over volume, tone, or selected effects parameters, with four stompbox-style footswitches to kick effects in and out on the fly. When you're ready to take a solo, get the bump you need with the G5n's output booster. And to synchronize rhythm patterns and delay times to the beat, just hit the G5n's dedicated Tap tempo footswitch to bring your sound in line.

Complex tonalities
It would take an arsenal of stompboxes, amplifiers, and speakers to duplicate everything you can do with a single G5n. Use up to nine effects and amp/cabinet models simultaneously, chained together in any order you like. It's like having hundreds of fully loaded pedalboards in one compact, easy to use device.

Practice up, play out
68 built-in rhythm patterns make the G5n the perfect practice rig and enable "one-man band" performances. An onboard Looper (which can be used with the rhythm patterns) allows you to record and overdub phrases up to 80 seconds long through the effects of your choice. Plus there's a built-in chromatic tuner, always accessible at the touch of a footswitch—you can bypass the currently selected patch while tuning, or mute the signal altogether.

The ins and outs
The G5n can be easily integrated into any live performance or studio rig. In addition to a standard guitar input, there's an auxiliary stereo input for the connection of smartphones or music players, plus a dedicated headphone jack for silent practice and dual outputs for mono or stereo L/R connection to guitar amps, PA systems, and audio interfaces. 

ZOOM Guitar Lab software 
Use the free ZOOM Guitar Lab Mac/Windows software to instantly download new patches, effects, and amp/cabinet simulators. It includes both a Patch Manager for effects chains and an Effects Manager, with a simple graphic user interface that provides point-and-click control over tweaking, building, and naming your custom patches.

Open Box Zoom G5N Guitar Effects Processor Level 2  197881278182
Open Box Zoom G5N Guitar Effects Processor Level 2  197881278182
Open Box Zoom G5N Guitar Effects Processor Level 2  197881278182

Features

  • 68 onboard high-quality digital effects, including distortion, overdrive, EQ, compression, delay, reverb, flanging, phasing and chorusing
  • 5 new amp emulators, plus 5 cabinet emulators
  • 100 custom-designed factory patches
  • Free ZOOM Guitar Lab Mac/Windows software allows downloading of additional effects and patches
  • Use up to 9 effects simultaneously, chained together in any order
  • 4 stompbox switches allow effects to instantly be brought in and out
  • Built-in expression pedal for real-time control over volume, tone or selected effect parameters
  • High-output booster circuit for added volume and overdrive
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Ultrafast (1.6 ms) patch change speed
  • 4 independent editing displays, plus large overview display 
  • Auto Save function for automatic saving of all patch parameters
  • Onboard chromatic tuner with dedicated footswitch supports all standard guitar tunings, including open and drop tunings
  • Tuner range of 435–445Hz
  • Stereo/mono Looper allows recording of up to 80 seconds of phrase recording
  • 68 built-in rhythm patterns that can be used in conjunction with the Looper
  • Tap Tempo with dedicated footswitch
  • Input jack accepts standard guitar cable
  • Auxiliary stereo input jack for connection of smartphones and music players
  • Dual output jacks for connection to guitar amps and mono or stereo PA systems
  • Dedicated stereo headphone output
  • Control input for external footpedal
  • USB port for firmware updating and patch/effects downloading
  • Use as a USB audio interface for Mac/Windows computers, with direct zero-latency monitoring of input signal
  • Included Accessories
    • Operation manual
    • Zoom AD-16 AC adapter

    Specs

  • Effect types: 78 (68 DSP effects, 5 amp emulators, 5 cabinet simulators)
  • Number of simultaneous effects: 9
  • Number of user banks/patches: 200
  • Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz
  • A/D conversion: 24-bit with 128x oversampling
  • D/A conversion: 24-bit with 128x oversampling
  • Signal processing: 32-bit
  • Frequency characteristics: 20–20kHz +1dB, -3dB (10 kohm load)
  • Display: 128 x 32 dot-matrix LCD (x4), 256 x 32 dot-matrix LCD
  • Inputs
    • INPUT: Standard monaural phone jack, Rated input level: -20 dBu*, Input impedance(line): 470 kohm
    • AUX IN: Stereo mini jack, Rated input level: -10 dBu*, Input impedance(line): 10 kohm
    Outputs
    • L/R: Standard monaural phone jack x 2
    • Maximum output level: Line +5 dBu* (with output load impedance of 10 kohm or more)
    • Phone: Stereo mini jack
    • Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32 ohm load)
    • Equivalent input noise: -119 dBu*
    • Noise floor (residual noise): -101 dBm
    • Control input: Zoom FP01/FP02
    • Power: AC adapter DC9V (center minus plug), 500 mA
    • USB: USB Audio
    • Dimensions (DxWxH): 225 mm x 454 mm x 75 mm
    • Weight: 3.4 kg * 0dBu=0.775 VRMS

    Reviews

    4.47

    15 Reviews

    91%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend

    Most Liked Positive Review

    5

    A very good value for the money.

    This is an excellent machine that offers good value for your dollar. I did a lot of research before buying this unit and was initially concerned by some of the negative reviews that indicated that this unit was a step down from its predecessor. However, a closer reading of these comments seemed to be based on a simple numerical comparison of the number of features offered by each product without evaluating the worth of the futures gained and lost. The product seemed to fit my needs so I bought it figuring that I could take advantage of the Guitar Center return policy if it did not live up to my expectations. Having used the product for several weeks, I can say that I am very happy with the product. When building a budget product such as the G5N the value of each feature needs to be compared with its cost. Looking at the tradeoffs, I decided that the eliminated features were primarily those that offered little value compared to those that were added or retained. For example, compared to the G5, the LCD displays and the enhanced stomp box layout are a definite plus and makes the system much easier to use. More significantly, the unit sounds better. It seems to me that Zoom just eliminated the things that in the G5 were either not well implemented (such as the tube boost) or whose cost could not be justified given the units primary intended use (such as the z-pedal or XLR output.) Instead they put that money where it matters most, making a solid unit that sounds really great. Is this unit the be-all and end-all, no, but what is? Serious loppers, are going to need to keep their loop pedals. Also if you are using your own amp there is no way to split the effects up so that you run some of them through an effects loop. (Not a problem if you are using the imbedded amp simulations.) Certainly you can spend lot more and get a better unit. Also if you know that your needs will be limited to just a couple of pedals then you will get more bang for your buck buying one or two

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    Most Liked Negative Review

    1

    Useless software

    The device itself may be fine, but the Guitar Lab software is quite literally useless except to download effects to the device. It can't edit effects or patches and is a huge step backwards from the Edit Share program for the G3X I currently use. I am returning this and will try another manufacturer.

    Filters
    Best Uses
    1. Performances10
    2. Amateur Recording8
    3. Home Studio7
    4. Outdoor Events / Games4
    5. Professional Recording4
    Cons
    1. No Computer based editing1
    Describe Yourself
    1. Experienced7
    2. Professional Musician3
    3. Novice2
    Pros
    1. Versatile11
    2. Compact6
    3. Durable6
    4. Good Audio6
    5. Easy To Use5
    • I use it professionally

      5

      submitted3 years ago

      byVernon

      fromVirginia Beach, VA

      Pro user. I use this unit on stage and in studio. Easy to use and program EFXs. I have programs set up for all my instruments including electric guitars, AC/electric steel string, AC/ electric nylon string, mandolin, ukulele, electric bass, etc. Most everything you'll need with controls at your fingertips. Lots of presets and downloadable expert setups. I did purchase an extra wall plug adapter, just in case I might damage one of them.

    • Everything you need in one unit

      5

      submitted4 years ago

      byZach

      fromMuskegon Michigan

      Great for at home use or live performance. Being able to use it as an interface is also a plus.

    • Amazing Pedal, massive learning curve

      5

      submitted4 years ago

      byBen W

      fromBakersfield, CA

      I upgraded to the G5n from a G3xn for the additional pedal button, the process flow screen and the USB recording capability. Very capable multi effects pedal. If you are a beginner, understand that the learning curve for this product is HUGE. There are however plenty of YouTube videos out there from both Zoom and other people to help you get started. Out of the 124 presets, I would say I only found 20 or so useable out of the box. Probably another 30 or so made good good starting points to dial in to my liking. The real fun starts when you make your own effects chain from scratch. Another benefit this pedal has over the lower models that I did not immediately realized is the Master Level control knob letting you dial down the pedal output volume and turn your amp way up to its sweet spot without having to play at gig volume levels. If you own a laptop or desktop PC, try out Zooms software for editing your effects chain. I find it very useful when putting together and fine tuning new presets.

    • Incredible piece of equipment!

      5

      submitted5 years ago

      bygittinsjr

      fromErath, LA

      Getting back into my guitar after years and years. This effects processor is so versatile that I don't need but very few other pedals. Looking forward to really bumping up my game with this piece of equipment!

    • Best ZOOM product yet!

      5

      submitted6 years ago

      byBeggars Day

      fromOlympia Wa

      Straight out of the box i was playing, went to the empty channels and relatively quickly dialed in my sound

    • Great multi fx

      4

      submitted6 years ago

      byjl

      fromOhio

      Lots of FX, versatile. Now has ability to fully edit patches via PC.

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    Q&A

    Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

    • asked byAl

      fromMemphis, tn

      Can a cry baby be used with the Gn5 processor...

      Open Reply - Thomas
      Yes
    • asked byRaz

      fromSheboygan , Wi

      Yea i see there is pedals to scroll up and down banks and the stomp pedals. But can each of those stomp knobs be used to select a patch as well? So like instead of using the lower pedals to scroll up and down through patches , can each stomp knob be assigned to a patch and not just an effect? So one would have access to 4 different patches on the stomp buttons without having to scroll up and down through patches?

      Open Reply - Ronald
      Th buttons along the bottom are for scrolling, and switching to tuner and you can assign sounds to the silver pedal switches towards the middle of the processor for easy access.
    • asked byGabriel

      fromMiami

      Does the open box option means that is a second hand product or is it just "open" with no use at all?

      Open Reply - Beau
      This is an open box product that has been lightly used.
    • asked byDeenie

      fromCA

      Does this have wah wah ability on the pedal? (Like the Digitech RP355

      Open Reply - Kenneth
      Yes, this has wah ability