Zoom G11 vs Zoom G5n | Pedalboards Comparison #1

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Zoom recently released the brand new G11, but how does it sound just out of the box compared to G5n? They share many models, but what about tone?We recorded outputs without any postprocessing and out of the mix, here you can check models from Ecstasy, DC30, Twin Reverb and Diezel. Patches are available for both devices on Choptones website! If you like this kind of video, please leave a comment!
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[@youssoufdauhoo6634]

this video just proved that the Zoom G5N is still good enough

[@michelemori1765]

i have g5n from 2 yrs and It s still vert good expecially for the price of 200 euros new on Amazon. the fingers and playing It s all for me

[@randallbilly1122]

pro trick : watch series on flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching all kinds of movies these days.

[@kaisercastiel9703]

@Randall Billy Yup, been watching on flixzone for since december myself :)

[@TheVoiceInYourHeadd]

The main difference is in the IR options. The g5n is really limited there but with a good cab Sim or Tonex I put the g5n on top tier with the best. Unbelievable value. A tube Preamp pedal will thicken it much more also.

[@littlebritain64]

Considering that G11 is more powerful, newer and more expensive, I should say the G5n still stands boldly.

[@jawadhashmi1551]

after watching this video i must say im happy with my g5n thanks for making this video :)

[@AMB56]

jawad hashmi Pareil... idem 🎶

[@alexandrerodrigues2423]

@@AMB56 I´m too

[@bearteewit]

same me too.. 3 years using it live n recording, never dissapoint me but now i have to find spare parts for scroll switcher. does anybody know where can i get it??

[@bram6070]

@@bearteewit I have the same problem, after 2 years of use the scroll switcher started doing funny.

[@Waldek.k]

Thanks for the presentations. I chose and bought the G5N

[@braianmelo]

G11 = G5n + DSP + IR Loader For me both almost have the same tone.

[@JN-qj9gf]

Quite a big difference on decent headphones. Overall tonality is the same but G11 much less grainy especially in the high end. G11 is more open and clear, less compressed - like watching the same film in 1080 then 4k HDR.

[@aftertheendtimes]

Thanks a lot for this video =) Love cheers from Sweden =)

[@htluu]

G5N is warmer and more dynamic to me. Thanks!

[@ChopTonesOfficial]

No post processing

[@R.Stridstrom]

Sounds shrill here (G11), sounds much fuller on another VS video (AX8).

[@back4onemore]

Please do more Zoom G5n patches please,preferably Metal 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@bastianmaoro8278]

It's a bit more "3D" pushed kinda sound but at the same time sounds even more evident that is a digital device mimicking the real deal, strangely.

[@braianmelo]

I will keep with my g5n , thanks for the video, I DO NOT hear any diference

[@fingerfret8645]

Thanks for making this video. So many processors sound the same. Do they simply repackage mostly the same unit with mainly just a different interface/design? For this price I could buy a new washer/dryer!

[@gauravlama2079]

Didn't get any major difference between Zoomg5n and zoom g11 I think I'll go for zoom g5n for sure

[@dandisatya3727]

the major difference is a size 😂

[@gauravlama2079]

@@dandisatya3727 😅😅😅 for sure

[@arnoldmendoza9584]

I find the Zoom G5n is more darker sound than the G11, but both sound fantastic, I think the G5n can be brighten using the Tone knob on the effects unit, haha I haven't tried it, my biggest mistake when I owned a G5n is, I never use the Amp and Cab sim, because I have a amp, now when I use the Fender Mustang GTX100, that where I appreciate the amp modelers, so I'm planning to buy either a G5n or the G6, but because of this comparisons, I might get back to Zoom G5n.

[@xandeguitarra]

Não sei se ao vivo tem uma diferença maior mas por vídeo . da pra resolver com a g5n colocando um IR externo e já era

[@juanorolc8077]

Por lo que se escucha en el video casi imperceptible la diferencia en sonido, creo que la diferencia es en prestaciones y posibilidades de colocar más efectos en la cadena y armar escenas

[@TheGuitarGuy.]

Watching the comparison while using my g1xon

[@scrappy_hawaiian8825]

wahahahah me too

[@TheGuitarGuy.]

@@scrappy_hawaiian8825 that's my boi right there😂

[@SiriusJay]

I think the Sound of Zoom's multi effector is limit at the G5n or G5. after G5 or G5n is released, the following models haven't any difference. So, Zoom is adding more functions and features. That for recording or live. if you have an amp enough, you should choose G5n. else, you choose G11 or new models.

[@NebelLuthierGuitarrista]

Faça minhas as suas palavras, concordo plenamente!!

[@andreashanke6497]

To be honest, I can't really hear and tell a huge difference between the two units. For me it is not very surprising, that the G5N and the G11 nevertheless don't sound exactly the same, since they remain slightly different (for example considering the additional boost and tone knob on the G5N). However I wouldn't say that the G5N sounds better than the G11. In my view the main difference is that the G11 has much more features, amps and effects than the G5n.

[@CedricSatterfield]

I also like the amp controls on top, and the screen for navigating. I use my G3n as a desk unit, mostly, and the screen on the G11 would make things just a bit easier and faster when I have to reach across the desk to adjust. The size will be a factor, though, and Ill have to make a bit more space for the G11. I like the IR ability, that's huge to me since I like to experiment with them. I can only play with 'phones on 90% of the time, so, being able to change cabs and what not is useful and a lot of fun. The effect loop is cool, too, because I have an MS50g that I won't every get rid of that lives in the effect loop of my amp, or whatever multi that I happen to have. I use it with my G3xn in the output before my interface, even, and it works pretty well.

[@Love_Single-Eyelids]

prefer G11 but triple price

[@xandeguitarra]

Podia passar as regulagens da g5n hein

[@priyanshu390]

Please tell which one is better zoom g5n or nux mg30 I'm confused they are nearly in same price range..

[@WaqarMalikGuitarist]

G5n for me ! Do you feel any major difference in both? i personally do not find any major difference in the effects and amp sims that would justify the price difference what i felt in comparison is that g5 n sounds a lil hollow in distorted tones while the g11 sounded saturated with more low end (sounded more boomy) while g5n sounded like mid scooped which i would rather prefer.

[@ariostoferreiradacosta9804]

G11 SÓ um pouco mais de brilho. Diferença que se tira com equalização.

[@VelhosNovos]

Ou um cabinet mais apurado, né? Pode ser.

[@C4rc455]

Comparando no cru, sim. Mas o impulse response vai fazer uma diferença fudida na hora de montar os presets, e nisso a g5n não vai acompanhar nem a pau...

[@andrecsramos]

@@C4rc455 se forem IRs de terceiros aí eu concordo com você. Se forem os IRs nativos da pedaleira, aí eu já acho que não faz diferença nenhuma, pois na linha N os CABs foram desenvolvidos com IR. Devido ao preço que a G11 chegará ao Brasil, eu particularmente não acho que vale a pena.

[@C4rc455]

@@andrecsramos Mas vc vai poder importar os wavs desenvolvidos por IR de terceiros mano, vc vai poder simular qqer ambiente, existem packs mto bom aí fora. Vai ser pra quem realmente toca na noite né mano, pra quem toca só dentro de casa eu não acho nem vantagem pegar pedaleira....

[@alexandrerodrigues2423]

@@C4rc455 Em se tratando de impulse response não tem nem o que comparar, vsto que a G5N não tem o recurso de importar...A questão é a qualidade dos sons internos mesmo, e isso tá bem pau a pau...

[@ferrygusti1665]

G11 just sounds brighter than G5N(warm) , depend to the money i spend ... i think i will go with my G5N for now ...

[@diegoignacio4923]

The G11 still use the same DSP of the G5n??

[@ariskaraiskos8079]

Hi guys, a little bit irrelevant, but how i can find these "tables" for the pedals he is using on video? thanks!

[@mariojorgesantana3394]

Good morning! Zoom G11 has freeze pedal simulation?

[@cazziebb1707]

Which one is better running live into an amp?

[@andrecsramos]

A grande vantagem da G11, na minha opinião, é a controlabilidade em cima do palco. Ela possui muito mais recursos e, por isso, se torna melhor, mais versátil, e mais fácil de usar ao vivo. Porém, tudo é uma questão de adaptação. Em questão de sonoridade, creio que estão comparando os timbres "crus" de cada uma. Mas muito provavelmente a cadeia de efeitos da G11 deve ser maior, e isso possibilita criar timbres mais complexos. Eu tenho um set analógico, mas atualmente estou usando muito a G3Xn, e se eu tivesse mais dois ou três slots para adicionar mais efeitos, os timbres ficariam ainda melhores. Finalizando, não acho que vale a pena investir na G11. Essa pedaleira deve chegar aqui por mais de 7 mil. A G5n deve estar custando 1/3 disso e já dá conta do recado.

[@brunocalixto8084]

É uma G5n com mais flexibilidade na operação, fato que deixava a G5n atrás das concorrentes, até por isso mesmo vendi a minha! Agora em relação aos timbres nada de novo! Não remodelaram nada! Ponto pra tela touch screen e até que enfim a possibilidade de exportar IR.

[@andrecsramos]

@@brunocalixto8084 Rapaz, essa tela touch ficou show mesmo, mas é um perigo que só. Pro meu uso, essa pedaleira é completamente inviável, não só pelo preço, mas por fazer muitas gigs em beira de praia, beira de pista de dança de casas de show e afins. É gente jogando bebida pra cima, vomitando, caindo em cima dos equipamentos, areia, maresia... kkkkkk! No meu caso, os pedais analógicos aguentam melhor o tranco. Uso a G3Xn somente quando estou em um palco que não tenha contato direto com o público.

[@NebelLuthierGuitarrista]

Parabéns pelo comentário, usei a G5n por um bom tempo, Agora tenho a G11, a principio se estranha, pois a mudança de banco da G11 não é nas chaves dos painéis e sim na parte abaixo, nesse comandos vermelhos, onde ficavam os bancos da G5N na G11 são as cadeias dos pedais, Na G11 os bancos são visualizados no Display e não nas chaves e isso a principio se estranha, mas tbm logo se acostuma. Quanto a sonoridade é melhor, e os efeitos da G11 são mais precisos e tem respostas bem superiores.

[@dwi6439]

sounds almost identical to me.. maybe g11 has the same chipset or build in.. but with richer feature and access

[@portuguesebeer5069]

Honestly, i think they are close, but G11 sounds a little better. Cheers from Portugal 🍺🤘🇵🇹🎄

[@Daclaem]

G5n has more medium but i coulldn t say if it's better or not.

[@davidegiancane282]

Differenza di prezzo assolutamente ingiustificabile a parer mio. Basta prendere la g5n, metterci a fine catena un IR loader e si ottiene una g11 in pratica. Se non si ha bisogno di tutto l'I/O della g11 secondo me si può andare benissimo con la g5n.

[@cyriltuan2814]

they are same thing. Engineer just add more function and taps there, then we can use g11n for more cases, but they are same core. I just hope xoom can pay more attention in creating sounds, or they will be weeded out by competitor, like line 6, boss and so on.

[@bearteewit]

i'd say g5n win for this comparison.. it has more weight in terms of tone.. n the price is very affordable with great preamps 💪💪💪💪💪

[@havingagoodtime6687]

But what about the differences in capabilities and ease of use? I naturally assumed they would sound the same for the most part.

[@xandeguitarra]

Sou mais a guerreira g5n Zoom deu tiro no pé

[@NebelLuthierGuitarrista]

Boa noite, timbre é qualidade e não volume, observem bem, isso na P.A pode fazer toda a diferença, percebi a diferença no clean meio som de lata da G5n quando ele muda para G11 o som engorda com certeza. E OBS: TEM " IMPULSE RESPONSE "

[@lucasbenay9990]

G5N tem mais médio aos meus ouvidos, só tem que melhorar o DSP

[@bumblefritz]

All I know is they need to add Harmonic Tremolo to their FX.

[@user-os3vt8lm6g]

IR cab on g11 was used? Or patches exact the same with cabinets like in g5n?

[@ChopTonesOfficial]

No IR in this video

[@user-os3vt8lm6g]

@@ChopTonesOfficial i mean l there are exact the same patch settings with cab setting "mic" = ON?

[@user-os3vt8lm6g]

And output boost on g5n was 50% and tone = 50% ? How do you think what setting on boost and tone gives the most identical sound to G11?

[@Senul8]

@@user-os3vt8lm6g I think you are misunderstanding, so I will point out. The official information of G5n is 0% boost and 50% tone is natural output.　It is described on page 17 of the manual.

[@user-os3vt8lm6g]

@@Senul8 yes. But in this video i can see boost in near 50% and tone near 50%. But maybe it only for video and sound was recorded before with 0% boost.

[@krisyoungsteadt9139]

The G5n is darker sounding than the G11 and that's better for most things. The weak spot in the G5n is clean tones for the sparkly stuff. I see Zoom fixed that in the G11. For the money the G5n is still your best buy.

[@leinadatidumarp]

I agree. In some online threads people suggested using the Exciter effect. While I agree it really helps, it means you have less slot and processing power available.

[@cazziebb1707]

@@leinadatidumarp Nobody is mentioning the fact that the G5n does not have an effects loop.

[@leinadatidumarp]

@@cazziebb1707 yes that's true.

[@NovusSky]

Guys its time to make a comparison between G11 and G6

[@carlosisaacruizcerna2197]

oiga toque una cancion, lo que hace da dolor de cabeza.

[@greconicola]

Notò una sostanziale differenza tra le due macchine. La G5n ha suoni più scuri. È la mia impressione?

[@Godshand2]

I guess the advantage of G11 is the option to load your own IR cabs if you need it. In other case you could stick to the G5(n)

[@anthonybymallia7067]

It's still good but the 11 is still sounds just a little better

[@Michael-of9ce]

G11 Sounds brighter on the high end.

[@saggitariandude637]

It sounds as though the G5n has higher capacitance within its circuitry where it causes the unit to sound slightly darker than the G11. Has better lows somehow. Looks like I'll be retaining my G5n after all... Thank you for the comparison video...

[@krisyoungsteadt9139]

I think this has to do with the input loading.

[@saggitariandude637]

From the literature, only variance is the 30Kohms for the input impedance. Input loads of 10Kohms and input levels of -20db for both. I only managed to try the G11 for a while in the shop here in Singapore. Many a times, the literature and actual readings are "off"... The patches just needed more aggressive amp settings, DZ drive(amp/cabinet) was used to compare to my memory of my own G5n.

[@pauloevaristovideiralima486]

Same shit honestly But a good damm shit kkk very cool

[@NebelLuthierGuitarrista]

Com certeza a G11 tem mais corpo no timbre, tanto no clean quanto na distorção, a G5n não tem o mesmo ganho, observem a comparação no final do vídeo, mas tem que ver a questão de regulagem, eu prefiro fazer o teste pessoalmente pra diagnosticar!!! Valeu galera, Abraços

[@fitriannoor1195]

Zoom g11 lebih tajam suarax

[@TannerCCCCC]

Listening through some in-ear monitors, there's a clarity difference. It's not necessarily subtle, but it's there. I feel like with some tweaking, you could get the G5n sounding the same as the G11, but I'm sure hardware limitations is really what separates the two apart.

[@R.Stridstrom]

Probably spot on.

[@ge4166]

A g11 é um pouco melhot, mas nao justifica a difetença de preço tao grande (pelo menos aqui no brasil).

[@doniiskandarvx96]

Apa bedanya dengan g5n

[@musisikamarjepang1458]

Sangat jauh berbeda dgn g5N, sy punya zoom G11 di video ni bnyak fitur dr zoom g11 yg tdk digunakan,.

[@igorrattlehead]

Sound actually the same, but he use some trick, so the g11 sound better on video. (Eq, reverb not the same on presets)

[@ChopTonesOfficial]

Patches are the same on each device, the way how reverb and eq reacts it's different on the two, even if settings are identical.

[@igorrattlehead]

@@ChopTonesOfficial and what about boost on G5n? I see it actually on 12 o clock ( it turm off, when max on left, check manual) On g 11 boost on the same level or not? Maybe it reason why on distortion g11 sound like have more lowend. And it a reason why all presets on g5n have more middle freq

[@plurakok]

Both of them are processors running the same exact effect, that's why they sound the same in this demo. The thing is the G11 can process more effects and it has better hardware features. I'm a happy G5n user but I easily hit the processing cap on my unit, the G11 would really benefit me.

[@ChopTonesOfficial]

And it has IR loading capabilities :)

[@mkguitarproject]

I'm not so sure. I was looking at another demo and a drive+amp+cab+delay took 46% of the processing power. It seems to be the same ridiculously underpowered DSP that Zoom always insist to employ.

[@plurakok]

@@mkguitarproject Wow that's disappointing.

[@mrbungle8493]

g11 clearer sould

[@AkashMondal-lq3hh]

Make a video zoom g3xn vs zoom g5n ....

[@ChopTonesOfficial]

They are the same.

[@AkashMondal-lq3hh]

@@ChopTonesOfficial Ooo I see ... No sound difference?

[@ChopTonesOfficial]

@@AkashMondal-lq3hh It's the same device, but smaller.

[@AkashMondal-lq3hh]

@@ChopTonesOfficial thanks...

[@1madaxeman]

This video tells me never pay a lot more to get the G11 as the G5 sounds as good or even better. But I've got a helix anyway so won't be buying either lol

[@Bcwilderness]

stacking in a mix the g11 wins out

[@GrMfull]

G11 sounds better !

[@charliemore2726]

There is a difference for sure!! Not a bad difference. However I don’t think anybody will notice it in a gig. At the end with the years you only need 4 patches in the stage and have fun!!

[@noobninjaguitar8780]

Sei na já tinha ouvido a g11 e continuo achando que ela eh pior que g5n

[@noobninjaguitar8780]

@THIAGOMATTOSGT troco minha g5n nesse trem n

[@sharlissonpinheirodealmeid988]

Não teve evolução.

[@noobninjaguitar8780]

@@sharlissonpinheirodealmeid988 não vi ainda quem sabe com a possibilidade de extrair o som de amps as coisas melhoram...vamos esperar até agora que tenho visto n tenho gostado

[@mikaiahkyrpangthangkhhiew7525]

The G11 sounds so thin tbh

[@rodrigocampossantos181]

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[@amsterdamned6209]

It sounds so thin and tight, microphonic and mid starved aaarrghh

[@helf4201]

g11 is much better

[@alexrossi2981]

Meglio la G5 n infatti dopo 5 anni lho ancora. Alessandro. Bologna Italy

[@rock-my-mind]

G 11 is cool, but so expensive. In Ukraine G 11 is three times more expensive than gn5.

[@jackdenial3310]

no need to buy G11, i've G5N they've the same quality of sounds, 😂 G5N has also the same filters can manage it, depends on how we adjust😂😂😂 i thought of purchasing G11 but after watching this video, i change my plan. 😂😂😂😂 Add Touch Screen in G5N the price will become same 😂😂😂😂

[@R.Stridstrom]

The G11 is probably a very hot-rodded G5/G5n with more options. A bit expensive, but cheaper than some others, by far.

[@yadaventertainment6744]

Believe me the G1X four sounds the same.. They are just fooling people.

[@lucid_delirium976]

Haha.. exactly.

[@jerryvanlalhriatpuiachhang569]

G11 sounds like it's in a very small box. And does not match the warmth of the tone of the g5n

[@ivicaglavocic665]

G11 is not going to be success. First of all, there is no unbalanced output. Second, touch screen is not responsive (try Headrush Pedalboard). Third, amp simulations are almost the same as on G5n. And the most important thing - G11 is exactly 3x more expensive than G5n, that price difference does NOT reflect difference in quality. Off course you cannot load custom IRs in G5n, but you can still get very nice sounds from it, even for live performance, so I will stick with my G5n for now. When I decide to upgrade it, it will be Headrush or Helix LT, NOT G11.

[@richardpress9551]

Maybe it would be wise to play one first before making a judgement call all the reviews on thomann are saying this thing is equal to a helix

[@martinflores26]

Playing live? Same shit. If the drummer is using B8 or B10 cymbals, even the G1on will sound the same on the PA.

[@gustavogarciapalacio8259]

To my ears the G11 sounds so much better, it's like they made the jump from 2D to 3D, the sound has a lot of depth.

[@R.Stridstrom]

More 3D, for sure.