Zoom G1X-FOUR pedal QUICK START + Cheat Sheet (4 PRIMARY MODES) How To Video

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  • čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
  • This quick-start video shows you the FOUR PRIMARY OPERATING MODES of the Zoom G1X-FOUR. Learn these modes and you'll be jamming away in minutes!
    IMO, this $100 tech-toy should be the FIRST guitar pedal any novice guitarist buys. It's small, affordable, easy to use, and has a massive fun-factor. In fact, this is my second Zoom G1X unit (recently upgraded my trusty G1Xon) and it's the ONLY "guitar FX pedal" on my board.
    So check out the video, and post any questions you have about the pedal. I do my very best to answer all (legit) questions posted in the video comments.
    CHEAT SHEET DOWNLOAD...
    Here's a free visual "mind map" (PDF) of the primary operating modes you can download and print for reference: drive.google.com/file/d/1e20c...
    INTRODUCTION: 0:00
    GETTING STARTED: 1:00
    Power Up: 1:05
    Back Panel Jacks: 1:30 (*see note below)
    Startup Mode (default) 2:15
    *NOTE: Upon further research, I found the 1/4" output jack is both a MONO and TRUE STEREO jack. Some of the digital effects are stereo, and it passes thru a stereo signal from the AUX stereo input.
    USER INTERFACE: 2:30
    Top Buttons: 2:40
    Rotary Knobs: 2:50 (*see note below)
    LED Buttons: 4:00
    Foot Pedals: 4:15
    *NOTE: My apologies for the confusion regarding the 3-band EQ and what it affects. I've found conflicting information from Zoom. It SOUNDS like it only affects the guitar signal, not the drums or looper, and Zoom visual schematics supports this. However, pg.11 of the manual clearly says, "Adjusting the overall audio character and output level" and NOT the guitar specifically - which is why I added the note in the video. But I'm 99% confident the EQ only effects the guitar output, while the volume controls the entire output level.
    (DEFAULT) OPERATING MODE 1: MEMORY / PATCH-BANK 4:40
    Rotary Knbos: n/a
    LED Buttons = Patch-Banks: 4:50
    Foot Pedals = Patch Up/Down: 5:55
    OPERATING MODE 2: RHYTHM / DRUM-TRACK 6:19
    Rotary Knobs: 6:30
    LED Buttons: n/a
    Foot Pedals: 6:55
    OPERATING MODE 3: LOOPER 7:25
    Rotary Knobs: 7:35
    LED Buttons: n/a
    Foot Pedals: 8:50
    OPERATING MODE 4: TUNER 11:07
    Rotary Knobs: Bypass / Tuning Frequency
    LED Buttons: Indicate Tune (matches screen)
    Foot Pedals: Exit tuner
    ONE-MINUTE FAST-TRACK REVIEW: 11:45
    NEXT VIDEO PREVIEW: SECONDARY MODES 12:45
    (Subscribe and YT will notify you as soon as I post the video...)
    This pedal is widely available thru online retailers, or you can jump directly to my Amazon affiliate link: amzn.to/3b42jxx
    Also, with THIS CABLE, you can use ANY potable speaker with an AUX input as your amplifier: www.amazon.com/dp/B08JCTFX2G/
    Thanks for tuning in :-) The goal of this channel is to help YOU make informed decisions about equipment purchases thru recommendations, reviews and how-to videos created entirely from my own personal experience with the products.
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Komentáře • 517

  • @RichardIngalls
    @RichardIngalls Před 3 lety +34

    Best video on the Zoom G1Xfour. Thanks for this. It has helped me make my decision on whether this would be a good first pedal for my daughter, who has inherited my 94 MexiStrat.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 3 lety +4

      Thanks Richard :-) I had a mid-90's MIM strat - it was a great axe!!! Sounds like your daughter is on her way to having a great time playing guitar !!!

    • @adamhofman4933
      @adamhofman4933 Před 2 lety +5

      Hey Rich, I’m beginner-intermediate, did your daughter like the pedal? Im looking at purchasing this myself. Thanks

    • @RichardIngalls
      @RichardIngalls Před 2 lety +5

      @@adamhofman4933 yes she likes it a lot. It's a great beginner pedal with a ton of presets as well as customs

  • @ronsnyder4300
    @ronsnyder4300 Před 3 lety +3

    I have to say I just got mine. You have the best step by step instruction for the inept. I need a GPS to find the bathroom. So thank you sir.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 3 lety +2

      Hey Ron - thanks for the kind words. I'm already working on the next video (the four secondary operating modes) which will give you the down-low on editing FX, creating / changing patch banks, and the most important system settings. If you subscribe to my channel (I think) CZcams will alert you when I post it. Enjoy your new pedal !!! :-)

    • @ronsnyder4300
      @ronsnyder4300 Před 3 lety +1

      I will be anticipating your next video and again thank you

  • @NickC702
    @NickC702 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Hey thanks for this video. I have been using my trusty Zoom 505 for many, many, many years and I still really love that pedal. This pedal however, is totally amazing, I just get a little overwhelmed with all the modes and this video really helped to clarify and simply how to get started. You rock bro.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thanks so much for taking time to let me know the videos were helpful :-) Enjoy your new pedal !!!

  • @axnax1
    @axnax1 Před rokem +4

    Good video/run through.
    I've had my G1X-four for about 6 months now. Have really enjoyed the rythym and looper puting down a small backing track that i can play improvised lead over. I mean i've done that for hours on end and had so much enjoyment out of doing it. My improv has come on bundles.
    And just the fact that this thing makes me want to keep playing has brought my soloing and neck knowledge on huge amounts. This may not be for everyone but i'm glad i got this. Sounds like I'm in a band again but with less arguments ...lol.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem +1

      Yeppers, I know EXACTLY (100%) what you mean: Having GTR FX, and looper, AND rhythm in the same pedal is incredibly convenient for scratching out musical ideas, and it completely changed my world too, but not quite enough - So when you're ready, there's ONE MORE PEDAL that will rock your world as much or more than the Zoom pedal did, and I cover them BOTH in this video: czcams.com/video/pROblpMuFF8/video.html

  • @rmrodgersar
    @rmrodgersar Před 3 lety +2

    Really looking forward to your next video on this! Cheers! Amazingly explained!

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 3 lety +1

      Cheers mate - so glad the vid is helpful :-) I finished the next mind map (cheat sheet) and just need to carve out time to shoot the video 👍 (EDIT: second video is now up)

  • @alexisguardado6546
    @alexisguardado6546 Před rokem +1

    I recently purchased this product and I was amazed by your video; a very concise and clear explanation! Thank you very much

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem +1

      Glad it was helpful Alexis - it's a great little unit for sure 👍

  • @thisisLEA
    @thisisLEA Před rokem +2

    What an exceptional introduction! I really appreciate it.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem

      Very kind of you :-) thanks for letting me know it was helpful !!!

  • @reidtrafton145
    @reidtrafton145 Před rokem +2

    Excellent series! I just got my first electric+pedal and this guide cleared up so many of my questions!

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem +1

      Rock on - so happy to know the vids were helpful :-) and thanks to taking time to comment

  • @WaltPitts
    @WaltPitts Před 8 měsíci +2

    These are super helpful videos. Thanks for posting them. Great job. You save me a few hours trying to figure things out.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 8 měsíci

      Glad you like them @WaltPitts and glad they've been helpful for you

  • @ElyRiverBlues
    @ElyRiverBlues Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent. I've had mine for a while and worked it out myself but this video would be very helpful to anyone new to the unit.

  • @thechrisbaker
    @thechrisbaker Před 3 lety +2

    Very helpful. Looking forward to the next in this series.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 3 lety +2

      Hey thanks Chris - I literally shot the second video today and should have it up by the end of the week :-)

  • @mgd9151
    @mgd9151 Před 2 lety +1

    Just bought this pedal today and like it so far. Great vid!

  • @dannyngo8704
    @dannyngo8704 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I recently dusted off the ole "guitar I bought when I was a teenager" (I'm 39 now) to help teach my daughter how to play music and just bought this effects pedal as I reintroduce myself into playing guitar. As a busy dad, I just wanted to THANK YOU for this amazing video to help get me started in just a few minutes! I look forward to trying it out and then watching your accompanying videos 😊

  • @BigAlS4
    @BigAlS4 Před rokem +1

    Got one for christmas. Best video i've seen so far explaining all of the features. Thanks!!

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem

      Awesome, thank you :-) glad it was helpful - Have fun with it !!!

  • @hc9987
    @hc9987 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great introduction, looking forward to watching the other videos!

  • @jozsefnagy7104
    @jozsefnagy7104 Před 2 lety +1

    Really super tutorial, thanks for your work. Extremely well structured and help to understand the logic behind the product. Just starting the second part :-)

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety

      Thanks very much for the kind words - I'm really glad the vids were helpful !!!

  • @jeanboisleduc5255
    @jeanboisleduc5255 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Wow, you make it so clear and simple! Thanks i just got an a1four delivered, im not familiar with pedals but i already understand the whole thing. Youre the man!👊

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 10 měsíci

      Glad it helped - and thanks for taking time to comment :-)

  • @steelairsoft4892
    @steelairsoft4892 Před 2 lety +2

    I just want you to know that this video series is amazing and very helpful, thank you so much.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety

      You're very welcome - really glad it was helpful :-)

  • @datahound2u
    @datahound2u Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you! That was exactly what I needed to know to get started!

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety +1

      So glad it was helpful - thanks for commenting and liking the video Michael :-)

  • @Guitar89
    @Guitar89 Před 2 lety +1

    Best video for this I’ve watched, I’m interested in getting one and this explains a lot for me. Thanks

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety +1

      Sweet !!! That's what the vids are for - to help folks out :-)

  • @rajeshmisra1030
    @rajeshmisra1030 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the help. I recently purchased this. Nice informative video.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I'm really glad the videos are helpful, and thanks for commenting :-)

  • @1005618
    @1005618 Před 2 lety +1

    thanks for the video,I've seen if not all videos to this unit and your teaching is the easiest to understand

  • @ChristineDunaway
    @ChristineDunaway Před rokem +2

    THANK YOU! I really needed this quick start guide. Easy and simple to follow for this novice in electronic music! :)

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem

      You're welcome Christine :-) and thanks for taking time to comment

  • @gander4872
    @gander4872 Před rokem +2

    Seen a lot of people criticising this bit of kit, I think they are mainly snobs or missing the point: most of us are either playing for fun at home or doing small gigs. For this purpose it's ideal. I only use the tuner, compression, EQ, reverb and the occasional bit of crunchiness; a separate pedal for each of those is going to cost more than this.
    The only issue for me is it's unintuitive at first. Thanks for the quick reminder, I've just unpacked all my kit after a couple years with no place of my own, life's looking good man.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem

      That's awesome !!! After you get all hooked up again, watch the second half deep-dive video for more 80/20 stuff :-)

  • @KatieBerryBooks
    @KatieBerryBooks Před rokem +1

    Just had mine delivered from Amazon today. Such an amazing pedal. Thanks for your detailed video for us beginners.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Hey congratulations !!! Hope you enjoy the pedal and thanks for taking time to comment :-)

    • @KatieBerryBooks
      @KatieBerryBooks Před 11 měsíci

      @@TheImageDoctor it’s great. Such wonderful sound for such a low price!

  • @_Wingman
    @_Wingman Před rokem +1

    I also got one for Christmas ! Excellent video bro ! Very informative, Thank you very much !!!!

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem

      Whoop-whoop - Congratulations !!! Remember... don't settle for those factory tones, it really comes alive when you get into the FX and start tweaking things - ENJOY :-)

  • @donthompson9752
    @donthompson9752 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the great tutorial. Nicely broken down to manageable pieces. I found the manual to be unclear, but I bought it anyway. I can now spend my time programming and playing rather than reading. Great job once again. Thanks.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety

      Dude that’s awesome !!! So glad it helped and thanks for letting me know 👍

  • @juniorbrownsinger
    @juniorbrownsinger Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you 🙏 im just starting to explore pedals and I learned a lot. ❤

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 8 měsíci

      Happy to help - enjoy your pedal explorations !!!

  • @michaelrousseau9207
    @michaelrousseau9207 Před 2 lety +3

    Ordered a Zoom G1X Pedal. I should be getting it pretty soon.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety

      Awesome - enjoy the pedal and let me know how it works out for you 👍

  • @jamesmathew6236
    @jamesmathew6236 Před rokem +1

    This is very informative! Thanks for sharing!

  • @davidpeters8328
    @davidpeters8328 Před měsícem +1

    I'm considering buying one, your video is clear and easy to understand. Very helpful! Thanks

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před měsícem +1

      Thanks David - its a great pedal and still on my pedalboard right now - but I have to say... I have something else on the way 😲 so stay tuned

  • @Dunkelzeitgeist
    @Dunkelzeitgeist Před 11 měsíci +1

    Great video! Helped me with the B1-Four I have

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 11 měsíci

      Cool - good to know there's some overlap in the models from an operational standpoint 👍

  • @lisajonsson5627
    @lisajonsson5627 Před 2 lety

    Thank you SO much. I just got one today, this helped a lot!

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety

      Glad the video helped :-) congrats on your new Zoom!

  • @MrMitter
    @MrMitter Před 2 lety +2

    Amazingly explained :)

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety +1

      Glad you liked it and thanks for letting me know :-)

  • @ClaudioQuintinoCrow
    @ClaudioQuintinoCrow Před rokem +3

    Wow, if only all people doing reviews were this clear and objective. Kudos, man!

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem +1

      I'm honored :-) thanks for the really kind words !!!

    • @joellebrodeur1015
      @joellebrodeur1015 Před rokem

      Same. Refreshingly served with a respectful tone, too.

  • @nobaiat5621
    @nobaiat5621 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Clear & simple. Thank you for the video!

  • @rubentrevino6288
    @rubentrevino6288 Před 2 lety +2

    Outstanding video

  • @UnderTheNorthStar
    @UnderTheNorthStar Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent videos, both of these tutorials. Thanks so much for putting them together, made it so easy for me to dive in and use. I just wanted to add that the ‘pre and post’ features in the looper refer to whether the effects are saved to the loop or whether the patch is applied after. Whilst most of the time post is what you would want to use, the ‘pre’ setting is excellent if you want to record a riff and then tweak a patch to it perfectly. I love this little thing, so versatile.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you - thank you - THANK YOU for clarifying the pre/post thing - and for commenting on the vids :-)

  • @KTUBE1770
    @KTUBE1770 Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve had this a year and had no idea about any of this. Thank you!

  • @filbradbury
    @filbradbury Před 7 měsíci +1

    Super video. 😊👍👍Thank you from across the 'pond' in the UK.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 7 měsíci

      Awesome !!! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting, cheers 🍻

  • @jackandpete5802
    @jackandpete5802 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for the helpful video JM2C!

  • @saket8431
    @saket8431 Před 2 lety +2

    Now that was some serious info...........thanks a lot man:)

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety

      You betcha, glad it was helpful :-) checkout the second DEEP DIVE video for even more

  • @remoxotas9846
    @remoxotas9846 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for this. You're extremely quick and straight to the point. Best one I ever see on You Tube. You know how to teach a lot. The only Zoom G1XFour Guidvideo that have done a good job of simple explanation. Thanks man.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety

      Ahhh man - you're very welcome :-) I'm glad the video was helpful - I like to teach, but usually talk too much, so YT is great for me - LOL !!!

  • @lostMAYHEM
    @lostMAYHEM Před rokem +1

    I found your channel through the comment section of Zzounds. Thanks for covering this.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem

      You're welcome :-) and thanks for checking out my vids

  • @od628
    @od628 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic video! Thank you for making. 👍👍

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem

      My pleasure - and I'm super glad it was helpful - thanks for commenting :-)

  • @yvespouliot3533
    @yvespouliot3533 Před 2 lety +1

    Thx for explanation, just ordered mine few days ago and waiting for delivery, cheers

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety

      Hey that's awesome :-) thanks for posting and I'm super glad the videos were helpful for you 👍

  • @gunashekarchinta5611
    @gunashekarchinta5611 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for the videos, it so helpful.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety

      Glad you like them - thanks for letting me know :-)

  • @hansp4410
    @hansp4410 Před 3 lety +1

    Very informative and straightforward! Thank you, sir!

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 3 lety

      Coolio :-) glad it helped and thanks for posting Hans

  • @ivan_i_am
    @ivan_i_am Před 2 lety +1

    Really well done!

  • @travelcanada8817
    @travelcanada8817 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you my man. I just got back into guitar and purchased this.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 4 měsíci

      Sweet - congrats on getting back into the groove playing guitar - and I hope you enjoy the pedal

  • @TheUlesifah82
    @TheUlesifah82 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I just got mine today and I dig it !! Thanks for this video it was a TON of help !!

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 6 měsíci

      Sweet !!! Glad it was helpful and thanks for commenting 👍

    • @TheUlesifah82
      @TheUlesifah82 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@TheImageDoctor no thank you for taking the time to do such a pro video! Freakin zoom should hook you up for doing this !

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 6 měsíci

      @@TheUlesifah82 I agree LOL !!!

  • @joellebrodeur1015
    @joellebrodeur1015 Před rokem +1

    A no b.s. and no playing demo that gets to the point. I just got this unit today and you saved me so much time with this run through.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem +1

      I do my best to focus on what people need to know, not my attempts at playing guitar LOL :-) glad the vid 👍was helpful

  • @terryclark7700
    @terryclark7700 Před 3 lety +1

    Very informative video, I am viewing these in prep for my Zoom G1X Four that's on the way, many thanks for the info.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Terry - glad it was helpful - be sure to check out the second "deep dive" video as well :-)

    • @jamesnewton485
      @jamesnewton485 Před 3 lety

      @Terry Clark Whats really cool and for some reason people dont use it has much as they should and thats the software. You can sit at your computer and create patches then download them to your pedal. Its really cool.

  • @sarttrachompusri7492
    @sarttrachompusri7492 Před 3 lety +1

    Very useful tutorial, thank you so much (from Thailand). Keep up you great job sir.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for posting Sarttra - I'm glad the video is helpful :-)

  • @kieranlim9431
    @kieranlim9431 Před 3 lety +1

    thank you!! just bought it and I'm a stranger to it haha, u made it so much straight forward!!!

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 3 lety

      Congratulations Kieran !!! hope you're enjoying the pedal and thanks for posting a comment :-)

  • @danvitale923
    @danvitale923 Před rokem +1

    Great Video !!!...I love it !!!...thank you for that !!!

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for letting me know :-) be sure to check out the second "deep dive" video too 👍

  • @sobhagrana
    @sobhagrana Před 11 měsíci +2

    Thank you! Really appreciate this video guide!!!

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 11 měsíci

      You betcha :-) and thanks for commenting 👍

  • @teresaoliver5239
    @teresaoliver5239 Před 2 lety +4

    Just My Two Cents! Thank You So Much For This Awesome Vid! Helped a lot.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety

      Sure thing Teresa :-) super glad it was helpful for you

  • @tamangenosh1014
    @tamangenosh1014 Před rokem +1

    Just loved it.. thanks

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem

      Sweet !!! It's a great little pedal - though I'm thinking it's about time for a new model !!!!

  • @menaceasif
    @menaceasif Před 4 měsíci +1

    The best and most effective video available

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 4 měsíci +1

      hey thanks :-) I'm glad it was helpful and appreciate you taking time to comment _/|\_

  • @stevekritzer1030
    @stevekritzer1030 Před rokem +2

    great explanations!

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem

      Glad it was helpful Steve, and thanks for letting me know :-)

  • @tony2009utube
    @tony2009utube Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful explanation.....Great. Thank you.

  • @jamesdoherty2912
    @jamesdoherty2912 Před rokem +2

    Fantastic and very clear explanation. Trying to understand the printed manual is like trying to translate Sumerian when you don't know Sumerian.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem +1

      Yup... glad the vid was helpful and thanks for commenting :-)

  • @bluegrassmagee8697
    @bluegrassmagee8697 Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderful Video Thank You So Much!

  • @alvarjamesmccann9068
    @alvarjamesmccann9068 Před 2 lety +2

    Excellent explanation Thankyou

  • @jamesrife1285
    @jamesrife1285 Před rokem +4

    Excellent! You nailed the vital 20%. I was up late walking through all the patches, looper, and I loved having the rhythm percussion playing along. I had to look up the definition of "patches" though, LOL. As a pedal newbie the use of that word in regard to guitar amps was new to me. Thanks for getting me going strong in a 13 minute video. I love that you focused on what we need to know to use the pedal, and although I'm sure you're a great player, you didn't spend time showing off. :o)

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem +1

      Rock on !!! Sounds like you're well on the way to success w/ your pedal, and it is fun - this is my second Zoom G series pedal and I still think they're great - plus, I'm an 80/20 (pareto) kinda guy so thanks for the kind words James :-)

  • @jmvs7777
    @jmvs7777 Před 8 měsíci +1

    you are great men, thank you for your videos

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 8 měsíci

      You are very welcome :-) thanks for commenting

  • @nadarTelevision
    @nadarTelevision Před 2 lety

    Bravo, awesome tuti.

  • @rajan6666
    @rajan6666 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for the video

  • @davidevans5961
    @davidevans5961 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this. Super helpful.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety

      You're welcome David - thanks for letting me know it was helpful - that's why I do these vids !!! :-)

  • @jaysengra2007
    @jaysengra2007 Před rokem +1

    Superb 👏👏🎉

  • @Jack-fs2im
    @Jack-fs2im Před rokem +1

    this is what I,m loooking for ,thanx

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem

      Awesome - glad it was helpful - be sure to check the 2nd "deep dive" video too 👍

  • @kayvincharlesnicchollopasa4863

    am very thankful for a very nice and clear presentation on how to use ZOOM G1Xfour👍 I have 1unit already/ Philippines.

  • @RoamingGnomeInc
    @RoamingGnomeInc Před 2 lety +1

    Great video, thank you

  • @s_cube4200
    @s_cube4200 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Just few months ago i got an electric guitar and an amp... and some pedals or a good processor was all ive been looking for... and ive been watching videos of G1 and G1x and i really need one so bad..... i watch videos about them all day... n i wonder when my parents are gonna buy me one... hope i get one soon... im so excited haha...

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 11 měsíci

      Why wait around on parents? It's pretty easy to earn $50 these days, and just buy a used one.

  • @tridungsydney6618
    @tridungsydney6618 Před rokem +1

    I just bought it yesterday,and i have no idea how to use it.thats why I’m here..thanks you for the vid..

  • @kuyalimschannel
    @kuyalimschannel Před 11 měsíci +1

    Very help. Thanks for sharing.. I have this too

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 11 měsíci

      Thanks for watching - its a great little pedal !!!

  • @beachbarlouie
    @beachbarlouie Před 3 lety +3

    I wanted to post an update after using the Zoom for a couple of weeks.
    First, You need to learn how to save a preset.
    Second, If your not using a dedicated guitar amp, but are using headphones or a pa, you need to go thru all the emulated speaker cabinets and turn the mic on and SAVE IT! Otherwise you will be wondering "what the #$%^" is going on every time you try something.
    Third, There is another volume in the Settings Patch Save. Use it to set your Patch volume after you have got your sound right. I found that I had to set my clean sounds to a volume of 120 while the distortion Patches needed to be sat at 20 to balance out the volume - big difference.
    It has a realistic tube modeling sound and that alone makes it worth it. But, you need to set the modeling amps gain to almost nothing to get a good clean sound.
    The JCM 800 amp model sounded just like a JCM 800 cranked up. I was impressed. But it wasn't easy to get a clean sound like a real one was.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 3 lety

      Awesome info and great advice Beach Bar Louie - I covered a few of those in the second video - thanks for posting :-)

  • @MrNighthawk68
    @MrNighthawk68 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I bought a Zoom G2.1U when it came out about 15 years ago!? Pretty solid pedal for it's time. I still have it but its starting to have problems with the power jack. I have not used it in years but always kept it as a backup. Starting to eyeball a replacement. It looks like they kept some of the basics with functionality. Seeing them for sale online for under 100$... may have pick one up. I kept it simple on my G2.1U... setup a boogie amp for gain, adusted it for different levels of gain and volumes for soloing and similar for a clean sound with the Roland Jazz chorus amp sim. It appears it can be as simple as you want or as complex as you want with this newer version.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 4 měsíci

      I’ve been a zoom FX user for decades myself and find this unit to be quite capable - digital FX are changing quickly but this is still a great starter multi fix unit and capable of pretty good sounds once tweaked for individual tastes - just remember a lot of the factory patches are not so great in their default state - they’re more jumping off points IMO

    • @MrNighthawk68
      @MrNighthawk68 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@TheImageDoctor Same deal with the G2.1U. The presets were not very good. Alot of overkill. This one looks like the modern replacement for my G2.1U.

  • @squirelova1815
    @squirelova1815 Před 3 měsíci +2

    It not only sounds Beautiful but looks it too.

  • @terrycurzon1318
    @terrycurzon1318 Před 3 lety +1

    Great tutorial

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Terry - I'm doing my best to make videos worth watching :-)

  • @jamieeaton5086
    @jamieeaton5086 Před 2 lety +2

    Honestly, seen so much studio rig stuff, putting the unit down. I don't think people understand this is A front of amp unit. But i need effects in my apartment rig and this is one. Can't run a 6505+ and the computer and all of that. I really like that you explained it and made an effort not to just hate on it just for the cost. I'm going to use it if bars actually get going to play small gigs. Again, Thank you. And yes, you can run it through a loop, but I am thinking of me at 16 and now 36 and just needed something small. I really appreciate it.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety

      Yeah, lots of players dismiss it as a toy AND because many of the factory patches just aren't well tweaked - but get in under the hood and things really open up - plus, I've always been pleased with the sound quality I can get when really dialing in the FX options and playing directly thru my PA - no, the digital FX don't sound exactly like the real deal, and that's ok - just use the G1X for what it IS: a $100 pedal w/ lots of digital FX, a 30-sec looper and onboard rhythm - Hell yeah, that's the kinda "toy" I like :-) LOL !!! (you may be interested in my bedroom jam rig video too: czcams.com/video/blVa1mo0uRE/video.html)

  • @bhimgrg05
    @bhimgrg05 Před rokem +1

    Thank you very much. God Bless !!

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem

      You are very welcome :-) and blessings to you as well

  • @thenovicenoisemaker
    @thenovicenoisemaker Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant thank you

  • @TheMusicman961
    @TheMusicman961 Před rokem

    Finally, someone talks about how to go back and forth between patches. Looks cumbersome for live performance if you are on patch 4,5,6 ... and you have to get back to patch 1 quickly, but going back and forth between the adjacent patches is looks good. They should place a long hold to on the pedal to get you back to patch one or to jump 2 or more patches either forward or backwards.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem +2

      To use this pedal as a "performance tool" you may want to try these options: (a) create custom sequential patches that match the song set so you can simply step-thru your songs/patches in order of use; or (b) setup your "go-to" patches in sets of 10 however it makes sense to YOU (i.e. clean 10-19, blues 20-29, rock 30-39, etc.); or (c) use GuitarLab or ToneLib software to create/save your own complete patch-banks and simply pre-load your pedal with whatever you have saved for that gig/set - hope this helps TM961, thanks for taking time to comment 👍

    • @TheMusicman961
      @TheMusicman961 Před rokem +2

      @JM2C thanks for the reply, I'm pumped to get this little pedal. Comes in tomorrow. And thanks for the video this really helps understanding the rig..

  • @jasebaker
    @jasebaker Před rokem +1

    great summary

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem

      Thanks Jason - and thanks for taking time to comment :-)

  • @harisuno3295
    @harisuno3295 Před 2 lety +1

    Bravissimo. Molto, molto chiaro. Grazie

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety +1

      Sei il benvenuto e grazie per aver commentato :-)

  • @officialdandaman
    @officialdandaman Před rokem +2

    Aloha from Hawaii 😉 🤙
    I just got this pedal 2 days ago from Amazon. I was looking to buy another Looper with drum tracks & found this. I watched a few vids on this pedal on CZcams & figured this would be the best deal.
    I'll update this post soon after I play around with it for a few days or so.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem +1

      Rock on and let us know how it goes !!!

    • @officialdandaman
      @officialdandaman Před rokem

      @@TheImageDoctor (*^3^)/~☆ I will tomorrow.

    • @officialdandaman
      @officialdandaman Před rokem +1

      I played with the effects pedal checking out the various presets, pretty good, a few I really like 👍
      I never used the looper yet or got into the drum tracks yet but I'll post a short video on my channel next week.

  • @2you24tube4
    @2you24tube4 Před 7 měsíci +1

    All pedals are different so this is very helpful allowing me to skip the trial and error steps of changing over.

  • @randomhero1826
    @randomhero1826 Před rokem +1

    Excellent video. I just got this today, meaning to get back to playing my guitar after 5 years of not touching it🤫

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem +1

      Hey congratulations !!! Thankfully, it's a lot like riding a bike :-)

  • @richardv.582
    @richardv.582 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome video my man!👍
    I'm technically challenged, so this is perfect for me.!

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety +1

      Ha - too funny !!! You got this Richard - have a great time w/ your new pedal :-)

  • @thiscorrosion900
    @thiscorrosion900 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I just nailed the famed Flock of Seagulls Delay sound and settings with this thang! It was worth the money I spent two years ago on it, just for that! LOL

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 11 měsíci

      Hey man that's awesome - I'm a big FOS fan from back in the day !!! What settings did you use ???

    • @thiscorrosion900
      @thiscorrosion900 Před 11 měsíci

      @@TheImageDoctorMe too, from day one pretty much. Well, I hadn't used the Zoom for a few months, I dug it out, realized I could easily call up Delay and whatever else, use an empty slot, and edit the time value as per Flock's prescribed #s (302 ms), that was easy enough, I added some EQ and Compression maybe, saved it, and my goodness it sounded right off, very much spot-on to the I Ran sound. Also useful for Space Age Love Song (maybe with the Delay dialed down a lot though). I always use some Chorus as well, just a touch. I wonder if Paul used Flanger as well? Maybe a tad. I was doing this yesterday on my Roland Micro Cube, also dial in about halfway on the Gain to get that boost going.

  • @keithconner9036
    @keithconner9036 Před rokem +2

    Thank you

  • @paulf2534
    @paulf2534 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Thank you for this, it is really helpful. I came looking for help as I find when shifting thru the different patches the volume level is so high on some yet very low on others. I want to save my favorites so they are at the same level.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Glad the video helped - and yes, some of the factory patches are WAY too loud or have over the top settings and need to be tweaked - I don't recall that being an issue with the original G1 model, but it sure is with this one

  • @KenoPotato01
    @KenoPotato01 Před 2 lety +1

    Wooow , you just made using multieffects pedals just less intimidating!!! Awesome video bro!

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 2 lety

      Coolio !!! and thanks for letting me know it was helpful :-)

  • @alseveron6558
    @alseveron6558 Před rokem +1

    Wonderfully clear explanation - thank you! I just ordered one of these, because it was inexpensive and compact, and looks more intuitive than my old Zoom GFX-707 (largely thanks to the LCD screen). Sorry to see the 707 sampler has been dropped though. If only they had included that, and also drum fills and endings!

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem +1

      Good points. My experience w/ Zoom began w/ the legendary 9001 beltpack unit - which is still a freak'n brilliant piece of equipment if you can find one in working condition (especially the battery) - and then teleported 30 years to the G1Xon (which may still be my no.1 video in terms of total views) - the G1Xfour was a fabulous upgrade in terms of user interface w/ the device, even though most of the factory patches are a bit over the top IMO.
      As a long-time user / reviewer / answerer of the G1Xfour (and G1Xon before that) MY VOTES for directly advancing the usability of the current model pedal are:
      (1) include enough internal processing/memory to never see another "process overrun" error message and allow me to literally fill every slot with any pedal in the unit
      (2) let me assign any (1) individual patch parameter to the expression pedal: So I can swell the drive on a gain pedal, or lengthen the reverb tail to end a solo, stuff like that - let it be my choice which pedal parameter is affected
      (3) literally back-off the settings of every factory preset @ 30%, so we can "dial up" to more sound instead of having to "dial down" to save our eardrums (some of the factory patches are so "much" as to be completely unusable "as is" IMO)
      (4) include enough internal processing/memory so that all of the pedals that can (currently) only be activated using a connected computer and software, are included and directly available in the pedal itself off-the-shelf / from the factory
      Thanks for chiming in Al :-)

    • @alseveron6558
      @alseveron6558 Před rokem +1

      @@TheImageDoctor Yes... I just got the G1X four and will have a lot of satisfaction from refining the the stock patches. As an upgrade for my old GFX 707, I'm very happy, especially in conjunction with the available software. Another great product from Zoom!

  • @JRESHOW
    @JRESHOW Před rokem

    Great tutorial! Do you know of a similar pedal that has the effects, drums, and looper, but allows you to turn on certain loops while having others off?

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem

      Probably not in this pedal category and price point - but it would be cool

  • @8888Dino8888
    @8888Dino8888 Před rokem +1

    Thanks very much I was stuck until I saw this

  • @AmJustMaiko
    @AmJustMaiko Před rokem +1

    I just ordered one recently(by the time I post this comment) and I'm quite excited to try it.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem

      Congratulations !!! It's a great little pedal - just be patient at first and take time to TWEAK the factor settings - it really makes a difference

    • @aryzmunio7367
      @aryzmunio7367 Před rokem +1

      Can you use it as just a pedal.
      Without linking it up to your computer ?
      Or do yu need to sign up or get the app ?

    • @AmJustMaiko
      @AmJustMaiko Před rokem

      @@aryzmunio7367 you get atleast 49 ready to go effects, including the drum patterns and looper. It doesn't include a 12v power supply but you can just use an old android charger to it. Adding new effects/patches can be done in tonelib if you want community based patches. it's overall just a decent effects pedal for "home use". Just remember it's made out of hard plastic, so even if it's hard plastic it's still plastic. So don't got stomping hard on it Cuz it will be on you. but yeah you can use it as a normal pedal, I use it for church with my custome patches put into it and it does the job. You can also like use batteries on it so you can like use it on a park or something.

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před rokem

      @@aryzmunio7367 Yes, it is primarily an FX pedal and doesn't require any app to use

  • @jaycardabarquez
    @jaycardabarquez Před 10 měsíci +1

    I am about to buy one secondhand today yeeey 🥰

    • @TheImageDoctor
      @TheImageDoctor  Před 10 měsíci

      Cool - Hope you enjoy it!

    • @jaycardabarquez
      @jaycardabarquez Před 10 měsíci

      @@TheImageDoctor Just got mine now and it's awesome. Thanks to your video