Product: Zoom 2100 Player
Price Paid: US $179
Submitted
08/07/1998
at
08:00am
by
Jerry Moffett
Email: jmoffett<at>promus dot com
Ease of Use
:
8
I have the Zoom 2020 and these two are very similar, so ease of use is an unfair category for me. However, it has a "quick start-up" guide with the patch list on the back that explains the major functions well. Zoom added a "function" pedal that can be used to go down banks as well as up which is something I wanted in the 2020. If you are wanting to make your own patch(their are 30 user), it is fairly straigth forward. It has many functions that would make it useful on stage. Mute for tuning, RTM pedal, and global parameters for all patches.
Sound Quality
:
7
I mainly use a Les Paul Studio with either Line6 or Peavey Blues Classic. I never have used this processor on stage. And wouldn't. I will stick with the Line6 or my collection of pedals. However, the sound is good. It is just not as good. However, much more convienient. I use the 2100 mainly for practicing with headphones due to the sampler function that allows up to 32 seconds of data that can be slowed down without altering the picth.
Reliability
:
No Opinion
I am replacing a Zoom 2020, it's broke. I used to use the 2020 on stage and it couldn't take it. I am rough though.
Overall Rating
:
8
I have been playing 70's metal for over 3 years, and this is a great practice tool. It has a auto-tuner, all the effects to emulate the sound, and a phrase sampler for those Glen Tipton licks. If it was stolen or lost, I would purchase another one. I looked at the RP-3 and the ME-30. They seem to have a better sound, but I was really looking for an all-in-one practice tool. And this is a great one. I wish someone would make a Zoom 2100 with a built in metronome and a simple drum machine.
