ZOOM G11 Multi Effects Processor Review | Best in depth review
The ZOOM G11 Multi-Effects processor for guitar. Best review of features in depth you will ever see with audio examples.
Contents:
0:00 Start
0:39 Intro & preamble
3:21 First look
5:46 First turn on
7:05 Inside the G11
9:21 View of the chips
12:43 G11 Controls
17:18 The G11 I/O
22:43 Points to note
24:38 Touch Screen closeup
29:32 The mechanical controls
31:50 Pedals close up
34:00 Multi-use control pedal
35:49 The tuner
36:55 The looper
38:00 Drum machine
39:01 Specifications
44:20 Power Supply Specs
45:43 Chips used
50:29 First ARM processor
52:19 Main processor
55:35 Firmware update
56:25 Software overview
1:07:15 Software problems
1:08:33 Manuals – my opinion
1:09:58 Firmware update history
1:11:33 About the IR’s
1:13:55 The GOD IR’s
1:14:40 BTA-1 Bluetooth adaptor
1:15:30 FP02M Expression pedal
1:16:49 Warranty
1:17:54 Likes and dislikes
1:20:03 Rant about DPD
1:21:17 Things I don’t like
1:22:11 Overall score
1:24:34 Important note
1:26:25 The Audio Tones
ZOOM make incredible audio and video products, but maybe the best are their multi-effects processors for guitar and bass. In this video I show you the unboxing of the ZOOM G11 multi-effects processor, inside the G11 close up and describe the main processors and the overall quality of the unit. You can see critical components and the internal design.
Later I cover the touch screen – which on this G11 effects processor is brilliant. I also show the amplifier control knobs, the foot switches and much more on top of the unit before moving around the back to examine all the I/O; I cover the I/O for anyone unfamiliar with the ZOOM G11 multi effects unit before.
The specifications are examined and discussed; viewers might be surprised just how good the G11 specifications really are. I was surprised too! And the overall feel is one of quality by design.
The firmware supplied was version 1, so that needed an upgrade to easily improve the G11 specifications tremendously – you NEED to get to at least version 2 if you own a G11 effects unit – and I show you how to do it.
The GuitarLab version 7 works well, at least it does when the G11 connects to your computer. I did experience difficulty on a Windows 10 AND a Windows 11 PC, but the software is also available as a Apple Mac version too.
The manuals are downloadable from the internet as is the firmware and much more here: https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/multi-effects/guitar-effects/g11/g11-support/
Other links:
Boss GT1000CORE Review: https://youtu.be/FdGkvVf1D-I
Boss GX100 Review: https://youtu.be/yeNSRYmm_rE
Boss Pocket GT Review: https://youtu.be/t5bw5VQKK80
NUX NGS-6 Amp Simulator Review: https://youtu.be/QBELjW6Jbv8
NUX Mighty Space Amplifier Review: https://youtu.be/GreCqrP6sBw
AND Visit my website: https://tonymckenzie.com for some great reviews not on YouTube.
The ZOOM G11 multi-effects processor does support IR’s (basically speaker cabs) and you can install extra IR’s until you can’t stand any more! And don’t forget to check the ‘GOD IR’s’ that I mention that are findable on the internet. But if you can’t find them then check this link to Wilkinson audio where you can at least download hundreds of free IR’s: https://wilkinsonaudio.com/
Towards the end of the review I discuss my likes and dislikes of the ZOOM G11 effects processor for guitar and bass and surprisingly there are few dislikes for this device. However, I take everything in to account and offer a ‘Tony’ score based on what I found throughout the review and from using and playing the pedal for some time.
Lastly, there is an audio tones section. I show the particular presets and the guitar used was an heavily modified Ibanez RG550LTD. Note that these presets are entirely factory settings and I found that when using the ZOOM G11 multi effects processor connected to a Presonus mixing desk that there was really no need to change anything. There are around 6 example tones and a bit of playing in the context of music.
The G11 effects pedal system is one of the better devices I have reviewed (since 2009) and whatever anyone else might suggest, the ZOOM G11 effects pedal is absolutely worth taking a really good look at.
WATCH THE WHOLE VIDEO TO GET AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE G11 AS IF YOU OWNED ONE YOURSELF.
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I started on a Zoom G1 Four. I was going to get the G1X Four (with the expression pedal) but thought I wouldn't use the expression pedal………instant regret!
I now have the G5N (I couldn't afford the G6 or G11) and I can say, even though the G5N is nearly 10 years old, it is still very relevant. Understanding that the G11 is the current flagship, the G5N and G3XN was the flagship for Zoom. Such great products at great prices! I have only had it for a little while and haven't even scratched the surface yet, so I am watching your video to gain some more real world experience.
Thanks for all the work you do!!
Watching this made me go and buy one.
People think that because something is inexpensive, or not "as expensive" as other related products, its sub standard. While that may be true in some circumstances, it's not always the case. Retailers and marketers actually know all the psychological manipulations to get you to buy their product. Believe it or not, increasing the price is one of the manipulations. "You get what you pay for" is true, but its true whether you're buying a product for $500 or $1000. It doesn't make the $1000 product superior. It makes you "feel" like you got a superior product because it was twice as expensive, therefore must be twice as good.
Please read this: Let me give you some advice that'll last you a lifetime. If whatever product is good to you, although not as expensive as other related products, then don't let anybody steal your grapes by making you "seem" or "feel" inferior because the product isn't as expensive as other related products. Don't let fools rain on your parade, and this is what fools do to justify their own foolishness. If its gold to you, then its gold, and if it isn't gold to someone else, it does not matter. You didn't buy the product for them to approve. You bought it because it was gold to you, and if its gold to you, then its gold and your gold is just as valuable as their gold. Be happy that you are alive, make the best of it, and don't get caught up in worrying if you made the wrong or right decision. We've all made not so great decisions. As JFK said, "An error doesn't become a mistake unless you fail to learn from it."
Great video!! I seem to be having trouble connecting it successfully to a physical guitar cabinet. Using the mono output but the volume comes in super super quiet no matter how loud I have the device. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Hi Sir.
How did it fare after a year of use?
Hey, how are you?
Can you PLEASE help me and a group of friends with some thing?
The "L" output of Zoom G11 is for mono, but manual said that you can use it for Stereo unique plug output too, so its trs, i tested and the L for mono are stereo too
BUT, it's balanced too? or do i need a direct box?
Professor, which is better gt100 vs g11. Tnx
this huy is pure gold
anyone use the G11 for 4 cable method? is it working correctly?
just 7 chain only ????
You said nothing about the looper
Just discovered the channel and plan to binge watch Zoom, Boss and Headrush videos. Just the beginning of this video is a gem.
Years ago, I used a borrowed Zoom 4040 and loved that unit, then I purchased a small 505. They were great in their respective realms. Now on the market of a multi fx unit, it's hard to determine how genuine reviews are – I bought a NUX and sent it back and it was supposedly great. For some reason, people dismiss Zoom straight when the name gets mentioned. I may go for the smaller G6 unit as G11 is an overkill for my needs but then… it's being discounted now so I may give it a try.
Excellent work! It’s hard just to find an inside picture of a Zoom unit.
Glad to see you are doing well
I remembered watching your older videos "Best Stratocaster (my specs)"
Best wishes to you
Awesome review as always Mr Mackenzie love the part that sounds like children of the sea
Best regional English dialect on YouTube. Makes these a joy to watch. ????
Zoom G6 anyone ?
I always liked ZOOM products.
G11 or headrush Prime considering price and quality? Thanks
Blimey Tony, you must have been paid for a positive review. £400 for a plastic pedal with fake carbon fibre and cheap A/D D/A chips. No proper musician is ever going to use one on stage, especially the awful presets you demonstrated. Doesn't sound anything like the 'real' amps you hold in high regard. I use a second hand BluGuitar Iridium and two analogue FX pedals. Total cost £550 including the built in 100w power amp. No contest. I generally love your in depth reviews, however. Miff.
Too bad it only has one mono input… I was interested in using this device with my keyboard. Aux in (stereo?) is probably not an option due to static noise / ground loop hum, as that's not balanced.