zoom g9.2tt v zoom g7. 1ut

[kipper]

hi charlie is there much difference between zoom g9 and g7 with and without your patches. thanks peter

[Charlie Hall]

Hi Peter,
Not really much difference in the effects, but the patch data isn't interchangeable.
The G9.2tt has an extra valve, which I think is probably unneccessary, and an extra expression pedal, which is useful. I set it up so the echo level can be controlled by foot.
One thing I don't like is the huge box size of the G9.2tt, too large to send by post office special delivery, and ParcelForce with extra insurance costs more.
Regards,
Charlie

[kipper]

thanks for that charlie, i have just brought the g9. are your patches easy to put in it. peter

[Charlie Hall]

Hi Peter,
Yes, no more difficult than with other units. You will need a Windows computer. My files may not work with anything else.
Also the Zoom G9 editor program, downloadable for free from the Zoom Japan site if you don't have it.
Also a USB to MIDI adaptor such as the Edirol UM-1EX, which can be borrowed, as offered by Tony on this site. Your computer must have a USB port to use this.
Regards,
Charlie

[kipper]

ok thanks charlie as soon as the unit arrives i will put in my order. peter

[kipper]

anybody got any views on this zoom good or bad. peter

[twang46]

Hi Peter

I had a Zoom G7 for a while last year.
I did not find it that special for shads type echoes & thought that the valve did not add anything. Also as Charlie mentioned it is large & heavy !
It seems that the G9 you have uses the same electronics with some extras like ex pedal & extra valve. So will sound the same.

Good points for me were :-
Loads of programmable features & built in effects that allow seemingly endless permutations that to me seemed more suited to "rock" type sounds (with a particually nice acoustic sim if I remember correctly). Aux i/put was also useful.

I sold it on because of it's complexity (for me) & have settled on a Zoom G2ui which is basically similar but far simpler to operate.

I feel that if you have the time & determination to get to grips with the ferociously complex programming & user options it could be a worthwhile tool that will do almost anything.

Cheers

Dick.

[kipper]

thanks for that dick did you have charlies patches in it? peter

[twang46]

Yes Peter, Charlies patches were installed by the guy I got it from.
The new owner has removed the patches & wrote his own (he's a rock guitarist)

I did have the chance to compare the G7, G2 & M/stomp, not in a "live" a-b switching test but by plugging then unplugging each in turn.

I really did prefer the G2 which I suppose puts me right in the minority against the almost universally respected M/stomp.
Though I think that after reading about the "dc" issues detailed in other threads that may have been the reason for the "dull" sound of the M/stomp I had.

Dick.

[kipper]

thanks for being so honest in your reply dick. i think its as you hear it. i had m/stomp but prefered the quad plus with charlies patches. i do want to use it for more than just shadows sound maybe a bit of jeff beck, (i should be so lucky). i will put charlies patches in g9. i normally like to keep it simple but thought its time to try a newer idea. peter

[kipper]

well the g9 has arrived and it does look good. had a bit of a play with it. seems a very well thought out piece of gear. i should think it will take some time to find out what all it fuctions are. i am putting charlies patches in once the connecter gets here. it does look a bit frighting to start with (loads knobs) but i am going to keep at it and have started to make sence of it. but its more a long term thing not just shadows stuff. i have entered the modern age with this zoom and i have to say it seems great. peter

[Charlie Hall]

Hi Peter,
One of the really good thing about these newer Zoom units is the ability to have several effects on at the same time. Also the internal processing is at twice the speed (96KHz) of older processors (48KHz).
Regards,
Charlie