Zoom G3Xn & Digitech RP360XP - Comparison of Amp Models

[@honkforpeace007]

This finally helped me to make my decision: The RP-360 is the thing. Thanks a lot for this contest. Well done...

[@misstress1928]

Great comparison, thanks! Digitech sounds more detailed direct, but according to my experience, Zoom sounds better for bigger venues.

[@leinadatidumarp]

I used Digitech RP 360 XP and Zoom G5n. From what I know, G3xn and G5n use the same computer, so I assume the sound quality is the same. These are what I observed: 1. In terms of amp modelling, overall Digitech is better. It is also brighter. Zoom, on the other hand, is compressed. As an example, I tried to create in Zoom the same Fender twin reverb sound that I got from RP360, but I could not. The sound is not as bright and thick. The amp model in Zoom has additional "bright" switch. If I turn it on, I will get the brightness but lose the thickness. If it is off, it has the thickness but not bright enough. 2. RP360, however, has a volume inconsistency issue. You will find some patches (and amp models) not as loud as the others, even when the volume is maximum. I think this is mainly caused by different power management mechanisms used by the units. Zoom use a certain "power processing number" for each effect, and the limit of the total number is 100. Simply said, you cannot use whatever effects you want because the total processing number may be above the limit of the device capability. Digitech, however, does not have this issue. The only limit you have is the number of effects in a chain (same as Zoom). HOWEVER, in order to compensate with the limitation of processing power, the device will reduce the overall sound power. I found several times that for patches with overdriven sound, turning on drive or reverb will reduce the overall volume. I posted previously a comment about liveliness comparison between the two devices. I was using RP 360 XP for a live gig, and the volume inconsistency really annoyed me because I had to adjust my mixer setting everytime I changed the patch. 3. This is not about sound quality, but convenience. With Digitech you can put wah pedal and volume pedal in the same patch. By default the volume pedal is on, and turning on the wah effect will change expression pedal to a wah pedal. This can be done by assigning to the stomp mode or by using the toe switch. Zoom DOES NOT have these. You cannot assign wah pedal and volume pedal in one patch. So if you want to use both, you have to set 2 different patches. 4. Digitech only allows 1 pedal per category. So you cannot use more 2 drive pedals, or use chorus with vibrato. This is not the issue with Zoom (with the exception of the expression pedal I explained previously). 5. Zoom is noisier in overall. I also have an issue with the USB connection to PC, as it adds noise. This doesn't happen with Digitech.

[@vondragonnoggin]

I dug mine out recently and started using it with an AMT Chameleon Cab, Cab Simulator pedal. As I suspected, the built in cab sims aren't that great. Using the chameleon cab and turning off the internal cab sim of the rp360xp made it sound actually really good. The amp models are pretty good in it, but any external cab simulator will probably get better results.

[@leinadatidumarp]

@@vondragonnoggin Yes, that's also what I found..

[@hottamanful]

Niels8 the real question is if you have to only chose one .. what is your pic .

[@leinadatidumarp]

I chose Zoom for 2 reasons: 1. Zoom has more and better effects. Since I have a plan of getting an amp, it becomes a better choice. 2. DigiTech provides no more update, while Zoom does.

[@csh9853]

Definitely getting the 360xp thx

[@risingagainstsociety]

Scott Hughes just got it thanks to this guy

[@csh9853]

its pretty awesome to me...how do you like it?side note i had the element before the 360,and it rocks just gotta dial in the flavor you savor which can take a min but once you get it set to your liking its a great tone ,f those tube snobs.idc what style amp you have ,its awesome to me,so rock out with your **** out!!!!

[@yngwiellewiking7893]

Digitech sounds closer to the real amps plus there are more variation in the sounds between amp models. Unlike zoom.

[@kckennedy55]

Just got the G3xn. I have been using a RP360 xp for about 6 months. I bought it to use at rehearsals. Within a month it became my main unit. I am telling you guys that it is the easiest, and best sounding unit I have had. I play 2 or 3 times a week. All of my friends use Kemper and Fractal Audio. Don't care. This unit works fine. Does it sound as good. Probably not. But I am not in a studio, I am playing clubs, bars, and banquets. Be honest. How many sounds do you really use? I will take my time and figure the zoom unit out and be happy.

[@Tone-Quest]

kckennedy55 Thanks for the feedback 👍🏻 Happy jamming

[@Bridging_the_Political_Divide]

Yup. With very good sounds, tailorable in the Nexus SW, drum machine, and looper, they are the best kept secret for about $100 bucks on the used market. 👍

[@ranradd]

Very nice review. I'm still liking the sound of the RP over the Zoom. The RP still sounds a bit bright at times, but I use a Berringer EQ pedal (very low cost) that shapes the sound how I want. Also, nice job on the history lesson of the amps.

[@patfix]

Zoom sounded a little less bright, but also more genuine and less 'fake'/digital for some reason. Interesting comparison indeed! A Boss GT-1 comparison would be cool as well! :)

[@batmandeltaforce]

The fact that the RP is also a USB audio interface with drums makes it a no brainer, but it sounds much better too.

[@NinjaKDot]

I only read the first 20 something reviews but I agree with the majority opinion the DigiTech sounds better, I can definitely hear a better sustain in all the amp comparisons.

[@gregkeen4907]

To me the only setting that sounded better on the Zoom was the Mesa dual rectifier, but even that is debatable. I'm certain that with a little tweaking, the Zoom could be brightened up, given a little headroom, depth and sparkle, but if you ask me, the Digitech just won that shootout.

[@FingerinUrDaughter]

i actually prefer the digitech mesa to the zoom mesa. zooms mesa is meant to replicate a very different model, which is why it sounds so much different. its meant to be used specifically with the mesa cab simulator, which makes it sound far better than digitechs version (especially if you use the cab sim on digitech, as theirs all sound terrible). only problem with that, is you have to devote 2 of your chain links to specifically your distortion. not a big deal for me, i generally use little to no effects aside from distortion, noise gate, and maybe some compression. but some idiots like to just throw on so much shit you can barely hear whats actually being played anymore.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hey Chris thank you for doing the research I decided on getting the rp360xp that's the one that has the most animals but I want to thank you very very much for doing the research always a pleasure I enjoy your videos Good Luck cheers as well

[@Tone-Quest]

Thank you very much. Glad to have help maybe a little bit in your decision. Always happy to share what little knowledge I have.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hi Chris, I played around with the RP360XP today and I love it. I will admit when you are getting into these effects pedals, there is a huge learning curve to understanding how they work. Thank you very much again.

[@greggjohnson305]

This is a great review. Thanks for taking the time putting it together.

[@Tone-Quest]

My pleasure, glad to share.

[@anthonykueber6098]

This had to take a great deal of effort. Thanks. (I still can't figure out which multi-effect to plank down the money for)

[@leinadatidumarp]

While I agree that the amp sims in digitech are better, the device is losing in terms of liveliness and volume. I just practiced with my band and we used a mixer to project the sound through a speaker, because the practice room is small and we don't have amps. I was using RP360x and the other guitarist was using G3Xn. My gear was connected to left channel, while his to the right channel (or vice versa), since we have limited stereo channels in the mixer. This means we're using the exactly same settings of the mixer (because each was in 'mono' mode). With max preset volume, his guitar was always noticeably louder and sounded more lively, to the point that I got frustrated and had to always remind him to lower his gear's volume.

[@Tone-Quest]

Niels8 Great feedback, thanks for sharing. 👍🏻

[@BuddBoxGuitars]

Thanks for a great review, personally I prefer the Digi to the zoom, the zoom sounds a little muddy and more in the back of the speaker where as the Digi sound much cleaner and up front. From a recording point of view I feel the Digitech would provide a much better take and more scope to work with. Great comparison video, thank you for sharing.

[@Tone-Quest]

Thank you. Great feedback 👍🏻

[@markseno]

I have the Digitech RP500, RP55 and Zoom G1four. I know my way around gain staging and EQ, but I find it hard getting a good tone from the Zoom G1four. That stops me from getting either the G3n or G5n. The amp and cab simulations in the Digitech RP500 and RP55 sound more pleasing. Digital fizz on Digitech units? Easily removed using cab sim and EQ. My recording setup: HSS guitar > multi-fx > Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 > laptop

[@mertgunes9854]

why not use the digitech as an audio interface?

[@markseno]

@@mertgunes9854 the RP500 sounds good either direct (USB) or through an audio interface. I like the convenience of going though the Scarlett (direct monitoring over monitor speakers, using one good ASIO driver in Reaper, etc.).

[@Vazmusic]

Seems like splitting a guitar to come thru both of these would sound great. Both seem to have what the other one is missing sonically. Would like to hear that.

[@Tone-Quest]

Good description and sounds interesting, maybe I'll give that whirl.

[@adozensparrows]

I had the DigiTech. Difficult to operate, digital fizz; pass it by. I bought the Zoom & after you tweak it . . . it works excellent! Intuitive to operate, too. I do not miss the DigiTech.

[@Tone-Quest]

Great Feedback. I also find the Zoom products to be very intuitive also.

[@rafaeldemoraessantos7773]

seriously, how can you categorize Digitech as "difficult" man? No, you prefer is one thing BUT, seriously, difficult?

[@FingerinUrDaughter]

@@rafaeldemoraessantos7773 the digitech pedals are difficult to dial in a good sound on. they are very simple in the controls they give you, and their effects are often times very poorly done EQ boosters in the case of many of their distortion modules, and other low end methods that result in very bland and boring sounds. i used an RP200 for years and was never able to make more than 10-20 sounds i actually enjoyed. the higher end models like the one in this video are a step above, but their still leaps behind the zoom.

[@pippopinats8782]

great test ! Congratulations 👌🏻👏🏻

[@Skoall69]

I think both sound just fine. You cant go wrong having either one of these units.

[@SertanYaman]

I have upgraded from a Digitech RP55 to Zoom G3Xn, because I get bored with the lifeless amp tones of the RP55. G3Xn amp tones resemble each other a bit but they sound much more responsive and juicier than the Digitech to me, so it is definitely more joyful to play with. It is hard to hear from the video but I wonder if 360xp play is as responsive and lively as a G3Xn, or just comparable to a RP55.

[@juliusocampo5948]

Nice comparison. How about the whammy using expression pedal. Which one is better?

[@antonioj4746]

Digitech by far. More detailed, more clarity and more opensounding. I agree with people that think Zoom sounds muddy, and I'd say boxy as well.

[@FingerinUrDaughter]

thats because he dosent adjust the bass/mid/treble but rather leaves it at stock settings. in actuality the zoom is far better in that regard as most settings start relatively centered, and its EQ is 16DB vs digitechs 12DB, which means the zoom gives more control over those settings, as well as can provide a larger boost or cut to the frequencies you desire.

[@rickGPT]

i wonder if the people saying the zoom sounded better were using headphones or an iphone. the digitech sounded really clear and a few db louder in my cans. much more clarity esp in the gainey settings. great comparison and the looper feature has me sold on the digitech if i don't get the m9 line 6. now i need to hear those two compared lol. did you by chance compare those of can you?

[@Tone-Quest]

Interesting observation or question about wondering what most people listen to the audio with. Also too, I think everyone ones idea of a good tone is very different from person to person. Compare the Line 6 M9 and the Digitech? Sorry but no I haven't compared those as of yet. I don't own a Line 6 M9 but I have ponder about getting one. I might have to move that up on my want list. 8-)

[@micha8469]

I wondered the same :D Digitech sounds way better in almost everything... Deeper, purer, wider, the depth, clarity, presence. It's all better. 800JCM, Plexi, 100 super lead, Mesa - Digitech kicked Zoom ass like hell. OR 120 and Bassman sound good on both, on the other hand. Again 65 Fender was almost a rape on the Zoom :D I don't have either of them but it''s obvious choice to go for rp360xp. Not to mention great soft, way more available configs. Zoom sounds like when you buy your first guitar with 8" 15W combo and you try connecting OD/Dist effect for the first time. You get the overdrive but it's just bad, it feels like the lack of power, lack of "meat". I don't want to go back to this never again, not to mention pay 200USD for that "pleasure". It's not the bad emulation when it comes to zoom, it's just really bad sound basics. Listening to guitar like your speaker was under water? No, thanks... Listened to the video on BT DT770 Pro (yes, your audio source and output is important).

[@RyanLongP]

Great demo. Everyone seems to prefer the Zoom, but I actually thought the Digitech sounded much better. You can always dial out treble, but you can't put it back in if it's not there to begin with!

[@Tone-Quest]

Thanks, Nothing wrong with liking with what your ears tell you. I think the Digitech is a great pedal, I love its ability to control a few pedals on the fly in a patch.

[@elbolegoya]

Digitech was harsh, like a generation behind

[@emanuelemanuel9450]

Chris Benton if you bought one what would you choose??

[@Tone-Quest]

For me the Zoom G3Xn suits my style of playing a little more than the RP360XP but both are great pedals.

[@elbolegoya]

it's funny if I watch other digitech rp360 reviews, I find it also equally good as zoom (not harsh, but just good grit). Somehow the zoom seem to made it sound like harsher. I guess it's just the ears adjusting to the zoom

[@tonymediati8274]

Believe or not these are the 2 I added to my Amazon wish list lol, both are getting great reviews and more or less the same price,but the Digitech has 54 amps and the Zoom has only 10 , but then again a lot of reviews are saying the amp features are a hit and miss on the Digitech , but my ears are telling me I like the Digitech better ????? What to do???????

[@nicholasdaronch6156]

Dokken! Great comparison, thank you Chris!

[@Tone-Quest]

Thanks, I'm a huge Dokken/George Lynch Fan. \m/

[@presoonjames438]

@@Tone-Quest wasn't that 'Breaking the chain ??

[@Tone-Quest]

Presoon James Hertiz Yes sir, you are correct 👍🏻

[@RyanMcQuen]

6:40 is the test for me. The Zoom sounds warmer and more analog.

[@Trojanarchist]

can i connect digitech to an audio interface too instead of its USB out?

[@Tone-Quest]

Trojanarchist Yes 👍🏻

[@Trojanarchist]

Chris Benton which DAW did you use? i have had this unit for many months and i cannot figure out how to record it with audacity or reaper

[@Tone-Quest]

Trojanarchist I use Acoustica Mixcraft. I find it easy to use, not too expensive and have used it for many years.

[@kjv444]

Thanks for the comparison as I'm thinking of buying one of these. I'm curious to know, in the recording setup, why you plugged the RP360 directly into the computer but you plugged the G3X into an interface, then into the computer?

[@Tone-Quest]

Ken444 Thanks! The Zoom G3Xn unfortunately doesn't support audio recording via the USB port, which is why I had to plug it into an USB audio interface.

[@akaalgaming9537]

i am thinking of mooer ge150 because i can put IR's in it and it uses same sound engine as mooer ge200

[@Tone-Quest]

AkaalGaming I own the ge200 and love it. The ge150 looks like a great pedal too and can run on batteries, which makes it a great portable solution. Plus it’s foot print is small. Great choice. 👍🏻

[@soycolombianisimo]

Hi Chris, I want to buy a pedal, but cannot decide between zoom, digitech or mooer. Which one would you recommend me? Thanks

[@Tone-Quest]

@@soycolombianisimo While the Digitech pedal is good, it is a little older and Digitech seems to be fading away from the pedal market. I really enjoy the Zoom pedals but if I had to pick one right now, I would lean toward the Mooer pedals.

[@soycolombianisimo]

@@Tone-Quest Thanks a lot for your answer. I also searched a lot about mooer on youtube and google and different pages and definetely this Brand is the one offering more value for the money nowadays. So I finally ordered a GE250, and some analog mooer pedals. Can't wait to have them in my hands.

[@ERPRocks]

I noticed that on your March 5th video of the F3Xn amp models that you tweaked the cabinet settings, but you did not do that in this video. Is that just because you want to compare default settings?

[@a2zonlineunboxing873]

Love from India. Please make a detailed video on the full set up and guitar to Marshall amp and then to large amplifier for staze performance. It will be very helpful for beginners.

[@GustavoZepeda]

Great demo with breaking the chains!!

[@vonmilash823]

Chris, hypothetical situation. Don't think! Someone holds a gun to your head and says pick one. Rp360xp or g3xn? Which would it be?

[@Thebabestudios]

Sold my rp 360 xp because it was a pain for live use. I had the additional 3 button pedal, but you couldn't switch from bank to stomp mode and also swap through banks. It was either one function or the other. BIG Bummer. Classic rock sounds were good throught frfr speaker (tech 21), hi gain so so.

[@ziranmusic]

Best amplifier simulation. Digitech rp 360 or Zoom g1four?

[@Tone-Quest]

I would say both are good but I personally would lean toward the Zoom G1 Four, if I had to pick between the two.

[@ziranmusic]

@@Tone-Quest Thank you for your help. Success for you

[@Tone-Quest]

@@ziranmusic no problem, my pleasure

[@bobless5517]

Ok! Thanks! But What you can say about U0Foria UMC 204HD? Do you test this devise with microphone? Is this device good for home studio?

[@onomatopoeia1969]

nice review man, i still can't decide what to get from those two. but i'm leaning towards positive grid's jamup. can you make a comparison/demo for that?

[@Tone-Quest]

Thank you sir! While I think Positive Grid's Jamup app is stellar, I think comparing it to Zoom G3Xn or Digitech RP360XP is a bit of Apples and Oranges comparison. That being said, it might make for an interesting video comparison, so I will see what I can do. I think deciding on which one to go with has a lot to do with budget and the reason for the purchase. Do you want something you can carry to jam session or gigs? Then I probably would lean toward a dedicated unit like the Zoom G3Xn, Digitech RP360XP or maybe even Positive Grid BIAS Distortion Tone Match Distortion Pedal. I think Positive Grid's Jamup is a great portable solution and well suited for song creation. Regardless, good luck and I'll see if I can put something together relatively soon.

[@bobby9727]

Thank you for taking the time to do this.I am not sure between these two.In your opinion which one is easier to operate and if you could only choose one which would you choose.I will be using it mainly for recording.Thank you.

[@Tone-Quest]

These two pedals are really good to compare because they share a lot of the same features and functionality. For me and my style of playing I like the Zoom G3Xn a little more but that is probably because I'm a little more into Rock or Hard Rock. The RP360XP has a lot more choices when it comes too amps though, which for recording might proved to be more useful. I also really like the computer interface for the RP360XP and its ability to save patches and restore or import previously saved patches.

[@bobby9727]

Thank you Chris,i ended up buying the Digitech RP360 after going to my local music store and trying both.I really liked both for sound quality but i found alot more variety choises in the RP360 and much more user friendly.I figured most of the functions without reading the manuel.Also loaded some of the sounds from the websites using Nexxus program from Digitech.Really enjoying the unit.Thank you Chris.

[@Tone-Quest]

Bobby that is awesome to hear. Glad you are happy with the RP360XP, I hope it bring you many hours of creativeness and great tone!

[@raymaas8330]

No one makes a computer interface for an effects pedal that I like more than Nexxus. It's just very intuitive - easy to use. Looks just like the stomp boxes I'm used to!

[@1tubehead]

Great comparison video! Which one would you say is the better set up for live performances?

[@Tone-Quest]

I think either one would work well live. IMO, I think the difference is that the Zoom has some higher gain amp models while the Digitech does great from clean to crunch. They both share the ability to turn off and on certain effects during a live performance, which is very cool. To be able to turn the effects off and on with the Digitech RP360XP you will need the DigiTech FS3X Three-Function Foot Switch, which runs around $30.

[@hoot9612]

Digitech was much better in almost every amps pair.

[@LucasGonzalezA]

Really useful. I like certain emulations better on the zoom, and another ones on the digitech. Do any of the 2 pedals bring a 12-string emulator ? and which Pitch Shifter is better ?

[@Tone-Quest]

Neither have an exclusive 12-string emulator. In regards to best pitch shifter, I would have to give it to the RP360XP, especially since Digitech is the creator of the Whammy effect.

[@OldBlueMusician]

I am guessing the screen shots are what u see on the laptop courtesy of their software. In which case the Digitech software screen presentation looks WAY better and nicer to use.

[@Tone-Quest]

Old Blue Yes sir, you are correct on the screen shots. Yeah, there software interface is nice.

[@CedricSatterfield]

Digitech has a great interface but sometime soon (according to NAMM 2018) Zoom is releasing their 3.0 editor with a computer interface baked into it. Still a 1st gen (of the editor) so who knows what bugs it may have.

[@julianotaday2]

Digitech superior ?

[@choplass]

Digitech is better, get it.

[@HotbugueGames]

I have the Rp360xp.. its a fantastic pedal but there are 2 cons: 1- dammn, you will need to spend some time on EQing but when you get it, the sound is amazing 2- Its better in recording and line out than to amp. Depends on the amp, sounds a bit digitally

[@edwinmartinez9787]

I have both and believe me in real life Digitech sounds very digital not so great and the Zoom through my fender Twin is as natural and kick ass sound organic also got the RP 1000 Zoom eats it alive no comparison

[@danelectr]

Edwin Martinez agree. My laney irt60 takes the zoom anyday. My boss me80 sucks using any tube amp.

[@vonmilash823]

I'm considering getting an rp360 but my only reservation is the EQ. It's 3 band, and I just don't know how good a 3 band eq is at shaping tone. In my mind, 5 bands should be the bare minimum, and EQ is, IMO, the number one means of shaping tone. With that said, two questions: 1, can anyone speak to the effectiveness of a 3 band eq at shaping tone? Is 3 enough or is it kind of limited? 2, I know the rp360 allows for 8 effects at once, so is it possible to use EQ as an effect in 2 of the 8 slots thereby creating a 6 band EQ? Or, in 3 spots for a 9 band? Thanks

[@Tone-Quest]

Do I think 3 Band EQ is enough? Yes, since most modern amps come with a 3 Band EQ and most can dial in a tone they like or get very close to it with just the 3 Band EQ built into the amp and then of course you have the option to sculpt it more with a EQ pedal. Regarding the 2nd question, most or all the amps in the RP360 have a 3 band EQ. There is also a 3 Band Parametric EQ pedal that you can add to each patch but unfortunately you can only add the 3 Band Parametric EQ pedal once per patch. Hope that helps. Good luck.

[@vonmilash823]

@@Tone-Quest great thanks Chris !

[@mastereact]

The Rp360 Digitech is most realistic😀😎

[@marcenciels]

I don't care about the amps model as I have my ADA plus Mooer's Day tripper. Witch one has better effect in your opinion?

[@Tone-Quest]

marcenciels Both are good but I like the G3Xn.

[@marcenciels]

Chris Benton that's the side I'm leaning on, plus the fact that Digitech is still running on a ten year old tech/chip. My need is to turn my mono stomps to stereo and a small ready to go unit, for practice at my girlfriend, ect. But extra effects is also a goal as I have so many stompers of all kinds.

[@marcenciels]

So zoom wins for me, just need to compare with other options, just to be certain...

[@marcenciels]

Well, tomorrow I'm getting a Zoom G3 for 100$ CDN. Home used only, never upgraded, looking very good! I actually really want a Boss GP 10, but this G3 will fill a gap in my stereo looper system. The MM4 will have to find a new home. Tired of using a volume boost for it...

[@HotbugueGames]

@@marcenciels man, the digitech effects are unbeatable. For amp modelings, maybe zoom

[@HarleyRider503]

Thanks for doing this. I was debating on which of these to get. I have used DOD and Digitech gear since the early 1980s and my finding is that Digitech is more user friendly as to learning curve with respectable quality as well. The Digitech RP360XP wins hands down. The Zoom gear is durable but not as intuitive.

[@DIGGY_DUBAI]

I just think the Digitech amp mods sound more realistic to me just think I bought it for $160.00 with the XP from reverb brand new!!!!

[@Tone-Quest]

COMPOSER4FILMZ Nice, good score

[@DRAZENMOTOS]

gran trabajo amigo!

[@built2shred2010]

Digitech sounds pretty good and the extra features.. having a gui on pc to edit patches compared to just doing on the pedal layout is clean on the pc and not having to screw with knobs for 2 hours to make a patch

[@leoalves7622]

I have a Zoom 505 II and a Digitech GNX1. I think that Digitech is better. Zoom sounds like a super compressor turns on.

[@luislozano4251]

Does rp360 have better sounds? Or are RP all the same?

[@Tone-Quest]

Luis Lozano The RP360 and the RP360XP are essentially the same device, except the XP has an expression pedal. I don’t believe all the RP devices sound the same though.

[@hottamanful]

Thank you. Very informative and confusing at the same time 😊 . Which one you think offers a more useful loop capabilities in terms of utility and ease of operation

[@Tone-Quest]

I think the Digitech RP360XP has the better looping function, in my opinion. You can record loops using different patches. On the Zoom G3Xn, you have to assign the patch to have a looper, which takes up one of your effects slots and then you can't jump around to various patches to build a nice layered loop.

[@hottamanful]

Chris Benton thank you for the feedback. Some claim that the digitech can't offer a looper and drum function simultaneously .. hope that is not true.

[@Tone-Quest]

@@hottamanful Unfortunately, I think that is true about the drums and the looper not working at the same time. I would test it but I sold my RP360XP.

[@hottamanful]

Chris Benton that was extremely helpful . Thank you

[@wasimimran8094]

reason I liked rp360 , bcoz they are very expressive , i am understanding every bit of there sound , but i have to say zoom wins on the look

[@derChili]

The zoom is really muddy. People probably listen through iphones XD. Listen to the fender twin for example. Zoom totaly mud digitech warm but defined. Sad thing is i have the zoom. thx for that comparising

[@Cooker98]

These comparisons will be very useful for many in time, thanks. The zoom seems a bit better though with basic eq'ing I feel the rp360xp can be quite close to the zoom. My request is if you can get your hands on a gt1 a comparison of amps would be great, seems the zoom g3xn and boss are in direct competition with these products.

[@Cooker98]

oh and why not a joyo american vs the g3xn? would be interesting :)

[@patricklong9227]

What's the ditto used for?

[@Tone-Quest]

Patrick Long I used the Ditto to record a riff or a chord progression and then loop it through each preset. That way the riff or chord progression is always played the same.

[@kinotorres]

zoom sound is way way way better!!! nice video! chears!

[@choplass]

Digitech sounds more accurate.

[@paypanoy2528]

Digitech kicked Zooms ass again...

[@reffnfriends1628]

digitect is good to recording.. but zoom is good on stage

[@salgena]

Digitech RP360XP

[@JDStone20]

The Digitech RP360XP sounds great! I also have a Boss Pocket GT and a Boss Katana Air, and as awesome and amazing those both sound the Digitech still sounds better. Too bad they don't make these anymore, hopefully once Digitech is up and running again they will make more of these. The RP360XP is really a lot more useful with the FS3X footswitch added. I need to get a backup Digitech RP360 or RP360XP before Josh Scott of JHS Pedals does a video on them and the price goes from $100 USD used to $300!! LOL!!

[@Hagchtogow]

Sorry guys but I don't agree with the majority of comments ... the zoom is definitely more organic, more natural. Digital shear seems to suit a lot of people but have they ever played on real big overdriven tube amps? I have the chance to do it often and for me the zoom is more like them.😉

[@Tone-Quest]

Nothing wrong with disagreeing with the majority. I appreciated your point of view and for giving your perspective, especially since you have real tube amp experience.

[@Hagchtogow]

Thanks Chris. Yes I play since a long time in different bands. The multi-effect is an indispensable complement to my pedalboard because we have a very wide cover repertoire. I have tried several and this zoom, in addition to sounding quite natural (for its price) is ultra practical on stage : thanks to its 6 footwitches and 3 screens ! Thank you also for your excellent video. A french musician.

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hey man, you are awesome. But I want to ask you have you tried any of the other effects pedals, like the BOSS GT-1, or the Zoom G3xn? If so, which one do you recommend? I am debating to get one of these three? I play alot of classic rock, AC/DC, Sabbath, Zeppelin, Beatles, Stones, 38 Special, Greenday, to name a few. I am looking for as many amp modelers and I can...thank you. Can anyone help?

[@Tone-Quest]

Hey Angel, I have played a lot of the Zoom pedals but unfortunately I have yet to try the Boss GT-1. I did a little research and looked up the number of amp models per pedal: Zoom G1Xon = 22, Zoom G3X = 22, Zoom G3Xn = 13, Digitech RP360XP = 52, Boss GT-1 = 27, & Boss ME-25 = 10. I like the Zoom pedals personally but the pedal with the most Amp Models is the Digitech RP360XP. So if you like the sound of the Digitech RP360XP, that sounds like a clear winner for you. If it was me, I probably would give a close look at the older Zoom model G3 or G3X, it has 22 Amp models and I really like the sound of the Zoom products. The Zoom G3Xn pedal is newer but only has 13 Amp models. None the less, good luck. Let me know what you get and how you like it. Cheers.

[@babygust1235]

Chris Benton yeah but you can download more amps models un the G3Xn :p

[@Tone-Quest]

HardRock73 To my knowledge you can’t download more amp models into the G3Xn unless you are talking about doing a firmware update. So you are at the mercy of Zoom to get more amp models....unless you know of a method of downloading amp models which I would be glad to hear more about.

[@babygust1235]

Chris Benton in a review of the zoom g3xn talk about this function, i dont remeber wich :/

[@urbanrunoff]

not convinced ....for me, either pc based modeling software or sans amp type pedals get a better sound for recording than those multi effects pedals

[@greatvanzini]

I think I am with you on this. I have number of modeling type multi pedals. they all do Some thing very well & not so much on others. That said I just got Revalver 4 & it is better all around for recording. AND as I understand it is not even the best one out there. So for me I am using a combination of software & floor modeling, Do love my FlyRig & Soulmate though.

[@greatvanzini]

Oh lover my regular old G3 as well.

[@Cooker98]

Using impulse response makes a huge difference and that tech. isn't very affordable yet on hardware format. Cheapest I know is the new cabdriver by digitech and thats almost the price of the zoom g3xn. As for sansamp stuff, we need comparisons but I would expect a similar priced processor beat it at value and sound.

[@FingerinUrDaughter]

back in the day i was vastly fond of the Komplete Guitar Rig Kontrol system. had fantastic quality effects, and came with its own big ass PC pedalboard with amazingly low latency. hook that shit up to a laptop, hook your laptops headphone jack to a 1/8" male to 1/4" female jack, hook that up to your PA, and bam. you have the most versatile system in the world, pushed out of whatever amp youve got handy. used to do a 1/8th-2RCA plugs cable and just hook it up to the power in on my old surround sound stereo. best fucking 75 watt per channel PA i ever had.

[@81giorikas]

No offense, but they all sound too similar and not really good either to showcase differences or just not really good at all. I'd want you to just do a demo of the BEST possible sounds of each unit for each amp model and I wouldn't care if you dimed the pressence or used a weird non matched cabinet etc, just to see what each unit can do. Boosting allowed as well.

[@Tone-Quest]

Thanks for the input. This is just a start, in hopes to show the playing field with default settings. Hoping in the future we will get into some custom patch comparison.

[@BainHAMMER]

well in my Backbeat pro 2 digitech had far more detailed sound, where as zoom presets sounds mostly same and kinda half dead

[@Hell1Cat]

I can hardly listen to the difference of the amp modules in the Zoom while I can listen to the accuracy in the digitech and the difference very clear. unfortunately I used to like Zoom over Digitech, but this is a Win for Digitech. My favourite is Boss GT-1 and it's in the same price range

[@robrobbins4906]

Too bad that you didn't EQ these properly or have the output adjusted to your interface. Both would have sounded better.

[@luisangelperez9469]

Digitech was superior to most of the cheap-mid range multi effects, can't understand why they just quit the game while still on the high end of the pack...

[@Tone-Quest]

Totally Agree. ☹️

[@luisangelperez9469]

@@Tone-Quest I just hope they return someday, I'm enjoying my Rp360 and used to love my old RP350 from back in my high school days ❤️ I'm trying to score a slightly used Rp1000 for my collection but they are becoming hard to come by 😢

[@leinadatidumarp]

Glad I made the right choice..

[@JamCam_]

Digitech sounds so digital with that "hissy" high frequency resonance.

[@jazzydog]

Zoom more natural sound to me. Thank you for comparison demo. Cheers.

[@Tone-Quest]

My pleasure! 8-)

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

What i hate about Digitech is that their distorsions and overdrives are very killed, harmonics sucks and the chugs sometimes sound crappy, but their other effects are very aceptable, the chorus, delay, reverb, everything for cleans, awesome, but when It comes yo overdriven sounds, i feel a bit upset

[@marcomoscoso7402]

Eric Valverde specially the digitech Mesa boogie sounded ridiculous

[@ppang]

I totally agree with this.. they are good for low gain or clean sounds (used to have a digitech). Zulegmat(shades of black) used to use rp1000 before moving on to line6

[@alexanderk2787]

zoom is cool & digitech is cool!

[@gutsuthemasterchef]

Digitech sounds a little plastic to me. Same problem of the Boss GT1. Sounds like Digitech and Boss are functioning at 16bits and the Zoom G3n at 24. The lack of punch in the Digitech's and the Boss GT1's audios are also a thumbs down. They sound great with amplifiers, but will mostly not hold with direct input. G3n yes, have a muddy sound, but it can be rounded, it's still more real than the other ones. I'd record with the Zoom plugged directly into the audio interface, but not with the other two.

[@Tone-Quest]

Gaulo Pina Interesting and great feedback. I think the Boss GT-1 is a lot better than the ME-25 but that might be a low bar.

[@konstantinkatz4457]

th u! Cool demo!

[@jeffeast7983]

Digitech sounds fizzy and compressed. Zoom seems to have warmer sound with good headroom. Chuga Chuga...

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

The most amps I meant...

[@muikac]

Digi 》Zoom

[@unlockthetunes3945]

Both are great... But for me digitech sound little cheap... I prefer zoom

[@khc1996]

zoom is muddy as hell.... damn

[@xandecareca9092]

Digitech 360 the best

[@gilsonbairros]

digitech tem o timbre mais quente

[@eloyam9973]

Definitely, Zoom sounds better. Thanks because of your really useful comparasion ^.^

[@sgperformer]

Imho both pedals SUCK when it comes to modeling amps. Actually, I haven’t heard a unit yet that can model amps well. Anyone who has played through a real Mesa Boogie for example would bust up laughing at these imitations! However, I like the digitech’s effects a lot better than zoom, especially on clear channels.

[@Newnodrogbob]

sgperformer yeah, the amp models are capable of producing good sounds, but they aren’t accurate reproductions of the actual amp. If you want to imitate someone’s sound with one of these modelers, you can get really close, but not by copying down their amp settings and putting them in...

[@salgena]

Digitech!!

[@HaraldEngels]

Amp simulations suck. The problem I see with the (otherwise great) Digitech is the overprocessed sound sculpting. In a band context you get lost with that. Isolated the Zoom might sounds less appealing but in a dense musical context the G3 appears to me being the better choice if you can't live without amp simulation. I had the Zoom G5n and sold it but kept my Zoom G1on. I will give the Digitech a try because the Lexicon reverb models sound great.

[@JosephMile]

If you looking for good high-gain then G3n-G5n. The Zoom also has far better cab-sims. No volume problems and no expression pedal issues with Zoom. I've also owned Rp500 and the rack version. As far as I remember I only liked one amp of the many (Digi). Good chorus, delay, mod effects and thats all. If you looking for good Zoom (G5n and so ) demos look up "zoom g5n ozielzinho". Cheers!

[@kazakuralsky1]

Digitech rocks.

[@Conan2433]

Dokkeeeeen

[@caritoxbenedetti]

Zoom is a sound more real than the rp360xp, very digital the sound of the digitech

[@leechviolator]

i got Zoom G3Xn and i sucks my old digitech rp350 way better. i bought zoom because i remember my zoom gfx 707 II and its better than G3xn

[@Tone-Quest]

I recently saw a video on the Zoom GFX 707 and I was impressed.

[@pathinners6023]

No comparison. Zoom hands down

[@robertclarkguitar]

I'm selling my DigiTech 360xp. Just want a cheap sonicake rockstage. Lol.