Zoom A2.1u Acoustic Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal/USB Interface

Hi, there! Just picked this up. After doing some serious research regarding an effects processor for acoustic guitar, I came across this unit. I haven't explored all the options yet, because I really just got it, but I did need to take advantage of the pre-amp 'cause the 12-string acoustic I have doesn't have one. Other pre-amps I've used didn't perform very well, but both my playing partner and I agree that the guitar has never sounded better. Can't wait to use some of the other effects! Definitely would recommend this pedal... Seems quite affordable, too!

I did a lot of research before I bought this pedal, mainly to augment the sound of my Epiphone PR5, which I subsequently sold. Although my Alvarez already sounded great through our Bose L1, the Zoom A2.1U added incredible new dimensions to our sound, and I've even been running my Gretsch 5120 through it with great results (although I now have my eye on a separate pedal for the Gretsch and the Zoom b2.1U for our bass guitars. I love all the effects possible, although I only use a few of them. I've been able to pick and choose and modify my own voices and models. It's easy to use, the tuner works great, and I love the fact that it's a DI box as well, since we do a lot of gigs where we plug into a large PA system that is already set up. Most of the variations that I use are subtly different, maybe just a different model of guitar, or a slight flanger effect, or a tiny bit of reverb for some blues guitar. It's easy to operate, easy to set up, highly portable and so far seems rugged enough to handle a steady stream of gigs. The drum machine is nice for practice but I'd never use it for a gig, not that it's awful or anything, it's just a personal bias against backing tracks and loops. I'd say about 90% or more of the functionality is unused, but the 10% or less that I do use is well worth the money I spent. We often wonder how we got along without it! The expression pedal is not great, but adequate. I mostly use it to pad out the guitar while I swap from one to another, and sometimes (much to the dismay of my band members) I will use it for a bit of wah-wah. There's a bit of ambient noise sometimes, especially if I add reverb or other effects, but I notice it more than anyone else. Overall, a great pedal for the price!