Reviews Zoom A2.1 Acoustic Multi Effects Pedal with USBWith so many on offer today, it is wise to have a make you can recognise. The Zoom A2.1 Acoustic Multi Effects Pedal with USB is certainly that and will be a great acquisition. For this great price, the Zoom A2.1 Acoustic Multi Effects Pedal with USB comes widely respected and is always a popular choice with most people.
- The Zoom A2.1U acoustic guitar effects pedal is based on the ZFX-3 processor with 32-bit processing, a 96kHz sample rate, 24-bit A/D and D/A for an ultra-wide frequency response from 20k-40kHz, 20kHz wider than most studio gear.
- The extended high frequency response means all the harmonic overtones of your acoustic guitar will be reproduces for a natural, open sound.
- The Zoom A2.1U comes with 40 factory presets suitable for live performances and recording sessions based on the signature sounds of famous guitarists, with an additional 40 memory locations available for user patches. Patches are switched at 0.0008 seconds. For live work, the A2.1U contains a noise reduction system that shuts out unwanted noise duirng playing pauses, and a built-in auto-chromatic tuner with bright LED readout and output muting.
- The Zoom A2.1U has a balanced XLR output to feed a mixing desk or PA system, and a USB port for computer based recording. Steinberg Cubase LE comes bundled with the A2.1U. No latency problems during recording, as playback from the DAW application is monitored at the Zoom A2.1U.
- Seven effects modules with 45 effects types are included in the A2.1U: dynamics, filtering, modulation, ambience, a limiter/compressor, multi-tap delays with settings up to 5000ms, reverse delay, flanger, phaser and more. Add body and depth to your tone with 3 chorus types, and 9 types of reverb specifically designed for acoustic guitar. EQ your sound with a 6-band linear EQ or 2-band parametric for more percise adjustment. The A2.1U contains an automatic or manual feedback detector, which then positions a deep notch filter over the feedbacking frequency. The built-in expression pedal controls effects in real time, adjusting vloume or tone of a simulation effect, controlling the modulation rate, adjusting delay/reverb mix level, or for manual detection of feedback frequency.
Product Description
Zoom A2.1u Like its little brother, the Zoom A2, the Zoom A2.1U comes with seven effects modules with 45 effects types, an ultra-wide frequency response of 20Hz-40kHz (which is 20kHz wider than some pro-quality recording studio preamps), a built-in drum machine with 40 rhythm patterns, an integrated chromatic tuner. Along with all of this, the A2.1U adds an expression pedal to get the most out of your Zoom-tones, and when you're ready to record, the Zoom A2.1U incorporates a USB interface, and includes Cubase LE software! What makes it really cool, is that you can record to DAW with zero latency, which is incredibly important for guitar players. Did we mention that you get all this and world-famous Zoom-tone at a price that'll make you look Twice? Zoom A2.1U Features: Acoustic guitar modeling, Feed-back suppresser with manual On/Off, De-Amp effects: Even up any guitar amp character, 40 preset effects patches, 40 programmable memory patches, 7 effect modules with 45 effect types, 32-bit processing, 96kHz sampling rate, 24-bit A/D, D/A converters, Ultra wide frequency response:20Hz - 40kHz, Built-in drum machine with 40 rhythm patterns, Integrated chromatic tuner, Sturdy metal chassis with rubber side-guard shells, Operates on 4 AA batteries, or AC power adapter (included), USB Interface, Built In Expression Pedal, Steinberg Cubase LE software included