Zoom 1010

This is extremely simple to use. I learned how to operate it in ten minutes. The manual is clear and concise.

The effects that came pre-programmed are cheesy with a few exeptions. The self programmed ones that I've put in however sound fantastic! This pedal has the same sound as others for much less money. The overall effects are great except for the wah (need to buy a separate pedal for that).

It's very reliable. I've beaten the hell out of it and it works great still. Looks small and weak, but is built rugged.

I originally ordered the DOD-FX7 but they were all out so the store called Zoom and asked for this as a loaner for me, when I got the two next to each other, this one clearly beat out the FX7...and I bought this one from Zoom. They were very good about giving it to me just to try out though, so I consider that very good customer support.

This is a great buy for the money. It has every sound you'll ever need and they all sound great.

I generally don't care for buttons and would rather have knobs, but this is very easy to use. The manual is straight forward and clear. The grid on the unit lets you know what module and parameter you are performing what function to at all times. It's as "Plug-in and Play" as you can get. I got fantastic sounds out if it in minutes.

Surprisingly good!!! I thought I would just use it for the Chorus, Flanger, Delay, and Reverbs. But the distortion is the best digital distortion I've heard since the Korg A-2 (which I also have). But the A-2 is noisier. The ZOOM Noise Reduction puts an accurate clamp on entra noise, without clipping off reverb tails! A big plus! The best results can be acheived by running the 1010 into a tube amp. The tubes give the digital distortion enough warmth and depth to pass for analog.
The Chorus, Flanger, Delay, and Reverb are classic ZOOM quality. The compressor and wah aren't the best and I generally don't use them (I have an Alesis 3630 Comp. - see my entry on that great unit!; and a Vox Wah for those tasks.)

I'm still not sure if it will outlast my metal stomp boxes, but for the money it saved me (replaced 4-5 of my units), it is worth it. Good construction and sturdy enough for normal use.

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The best effects unit for the money that I have ever owned. I am replacing my Korg A-2 with it. And the Korg is considered the best digital distortion out there (if you can get your hands on one). That's how happy I am with the ZOOM 1010. Simple, good quality, sounds that make you really want to play. Take my word for it!

Very easy to use. Comes with both a standard owner's manual and a quick start comic book which pretty much explains all you really need to know to get started & teach yourself the rest. I really wanted to keep the comic.

It seemed a little bit hissy, but I like that, I have an old tube Dynacord Super Echocord tape loop that I patch into my effects loop just to add hiss I don't have to play as many notes that way. The presets all seemed "metally", but that's what you have to expect from one of these things. Sounds about the same as a 2020, not the best but for the price.......

It got to me working, it seems sturdy, if it gets baqck to Musician's Friand in working condition I's say it's reliable.

I was really hoping this would have a headphone jack. If it did I would have kept it. $169 for a bunch of effects plus a built in tuner seemed like a great deal, why they didn't put in the headphone output I'll never know. It probably wouldn't be something for the "Pro" musician, but it would be perfect for all the "Bill, Ted, Wayne & Garths" out there playing in their basements & garages. Did I mention I wish it had a headphione jack?