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Old 01-28-2013, 05:48 AM
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Do you play Bouzuki ?? I love that sound

and to answer you PM , Yes it is made in China

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Old 01-28-2013, 06:12 AM
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Do you play Bouzuki ?? I love that sound

and to answer you PM , Yes it is made in China

Design = Japan
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yes i PLAY bouzouki,It's fantastic organo
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Old 01-28-2013, 08:12 PM
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Just loved the reverb and chorus around the 10 minute mark. Sounded a lot like the sound James Taylor has.
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Old 01-29-2013, 12:24 AM
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Just loved the reverb and chorus around the 10 minute mark. Sounded a lot like the sound James Taylor has.
Yeah the chorus ( 1 of quite few in there) is actually really nice , I love , I Mean ABSOLUTELY love the fact that there is a TONE control in the Chorus effect I chose ........I mean ........Someone was actually thinking
I am after playing with this thing with only 1 exception , getting more and more impressed .

The 1 exception you ask ?

Effect Slot #1 is unchangeable . It is set specifically for Modeling , and cannot be changed . So in truth , if you dont use the Modeling, you only get 2 effect slots to use .

But 3 band EQ on the Top , not buried in a Menu , and Blender Mic/Pickup
XLR out , 20 user presets ( NO factory presets thank god _+++++)

The noise floor is unbelievable .........There is any .

Mic pre is really quiet , Could be a Tad Hotter , but with it cranked all the way up there was no noise with a Mic that has almost 20 db of self noise

So Impedance is matched really well .

But I hope that in future updates they Make Slot 1 more available .
It must be a processor conservation tactic , because in the manual it even speaks of some of the effects as being so processor intensive that if used with another effect they wont work .

But overall , I am very happy with its design . I can understand the limitations.
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Old 01-29-2013, 10:12 AM
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Is the mic input for vocals or for the guitar? As for the effects I'm really starting to think that I may have to get a G3 for additional effects and for the ability to turn them on/off. I'm not hip on the build three patches and then cycle through them with the one footswitch. In my setup I usually have just one overal tone and then turn the individual effects on/off when needed. Still trying to think through this device. Like the sounds that you got on the video.

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Old 01-29-2013, 03:26 PM
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Is the mic input for vocals or for the guitar? As for the effects I'm really starting to think that I may have to get a G3 for additional effects and for the ability to turn them on/off. I'm not hip on the build three patches and then cycle through them with the one footswitch. In my setup I usually have just one overal tone and then turn the individual effects on/off when needed. Still trying to think through this device. Like the sounds that you got on the video.

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Yeah Joe , the more I play with it , I see it more as a Recording device ,than a Live unit

Effect slot 1 is reserved for Modeling only , s it cannot be changed .
Meaning : If you do not use the Modeling , then you only get 2 effect slots.

There are 20 slots to store the effect setups , but you have to scroll sequentially thru them , no Up /Down foot switch ability .

I messed with it for about 4 hours yesterday .

Ended up with this one setup that was a pretty amazing sound

Effect slot 2 U87 mic emulator , - (Mic inserted between 2/3) - Effect slot 3 , the Optical compressor .->> Stereo out to Alesis Nanoverb 2 for the reverb .

But there are the limitations .......If you want to use the EQ's or Compressors or anythings else then you only get the 2 effects to really play with .

The Mic pre is Very quiet .

I did get some Ground Buzz when I had the Nanoverb 2 in the chain , but I pulled off a sock and put my toe on the Guitar cable end at the A3 input .......
Noise gone .

But Live ........Simple setup , no real pyrotechnics to this unit .

Yes you would need other gear before or after to get the real benefit
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Old 01-29-2013, 04:22 PM
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Are there any settings for the guitar modeling that couldn't also be accomplished with alternative effects (eq, etc.)?
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Old 01-29-2013, 06:47 PM
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Are there any settings for the guitar modeling that couldn't also be accomplished with alternative effects (eq, etc.)?
well yes , The Guitar Modeling section is quite extensive , and It is actually the Main purpose of the Pedal , The Other effect Reverbs etc are the bonus section.

But all of the Modeling effect are editable , and you can Make your guitar sound like someone elses guitar .

I just sorta like the pickup that is in my guitar LOL .


Oh and the Video I posted just broke the 500 view mark . In 48 hours
Wow ....... Feelin kinda groovy
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Old 01-31-2013, 04:13 PM
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Cool Zoom Sees the Limits

I have had the A3 for a little while now , and have seen the limitations of the Effect Slot system

As in Slot 1 is reserved and cannot be manipulated from its Structure

Slot 2 and 3 you can use what you want but , again With Acoustic that is mostly Dynamics , Compression EQ etc , leaving no room for the Awesom Verbs that are in it .

So Namm Show 2013 , What does Zoom announce ?

This




Just Reverbs Chorus and Delays , a STEREO pedal , dedicated to just that purpose .

The Zoom A3 has Stereo outs . So , the A3 as input , and Tone etc .
Then the Reverbs Delays etc in this pedal giving me On and Off capability

Plus having a Dry feed out of the XLR on the back or the A3

3 Outs to the Board ......

With just the right blend of effects .

I am waiting for this pedal .
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Old 01-31-2013, 11:44 PM
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Default Zoom A3 as a Recording Preamp

I am an Audio Engineer ,
I have some very nice preamps ,
I have some very nice mics,
I have experience behind some very nice , and very LARGE mixing boards.


I have Seen so many mic pre's it isnt funny, on the Budget , on the Dole
In the Milk and Honey , and in the Bowl .


I just spent an hour and a half , with the Zoom A3 connected to my Zoom R16
I wanted to see what it could do for the R16's woeful inputs .

Setup : Audio Technica AT-3035 ( Japan Made-I have a Matched Pair)
XLR Output from the A3 to XLR input 1 of the R16 .Mic Cable
Input 1 Gain knob set to Line Level ( All the way Left)
Send Return effects OFF
Insert effects OFF

Only effects were from the A3

Effect slot 1: OFF
Effect Slot 2: Mic 87
Effect Slot 3: Opt Compressor Drive @ 6 , Level 80 , tone 1/4 (Dark)

Main EQ ( 3 knobs on top of A3)

Bass 2 o'clock
Mid 11 O'clock
Treble 12

Master output of the A3 at half or so .

Lets just say I am kinda Impressed ....... No Noise .
Big Punchy sound
Strumming with a Pick @ 1 meter distance from the mic , Meters easily hit -6 db

Small portable recording just changed .

It makes a Very nice small mic pre with a lot of tricks up its sleeve .

Oh by the way

My Mic preamps

TL Audio 5051
Focusrite Twintrack Pro
ARX 8 Pre ( First Version)
and a couple I have built ( 1 of which is on my Youtube Channel )

So When I say , this is a nice small Mic pre , I can speak with a little assertion.
Is it my TL Audio or my Focusrite ...... no

But It is quiet , Clean , and a bit of a Chameleon
And will do WONDERS for the sound of Portable Recorders, and USB Interfaces that have less than stellar inputs
( That is a long list)

I will enjoy this pedal quite a bit .

The XLR output is really hot , Which means you can turn down the crappy inputs on anything you have it connected to .

Just as a Mic pre . With Various Types of EQ built in , as well as Compressors but Optical and other wise .

A person with even a modicum of knowledge of how to use a Compressor
will have a lot of fun with this in a Home studio .
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Old 02-01-2013, 05:23 AM
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the A3 zoom is credible ?and generally all the Zoom

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Old 02-01-2013, 05:34 AM
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Thanks, Great idea to try it out as a mic pre. I might still consider getting an A3 to use in that capacity for my R24.

The pres in the R24 (same as R16) are OK as long as you don't need to push the gains much. They are useable for all my phantom stuff, but not so good on dynamics. This would give me another option. Appreciate all your hard work!
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Old 02-01-2013, 05:54 AM
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Thanks, Great idea to try it out as a mic pre. I might still consider getting an A3 to use in that capacity for my R24.

The pres in the R24 (same as R16) are OK as long as you don't need to push the gains much. They are useable for all my phantom stuff, but not so good on dynamics. This would give me another option. Appreciate all your hard work!
Yeah My R16 sounded like a completely different Creature .

I really like the pedal even with its shortcomings .

The New Chorus /Delay /Reverb pedal they just announced at Namm will do he trick on that . and leave the Compressors and EQs for the A3
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Old 02-01-2013, 07:30 AM
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I photoed it at NAMM...





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