Zoom 8080 Super Player

It's easy to use (didn't use the manual)

distortion: Boss : Heavy metal,hyper metal super distortion ???????
Bye!! bye!!(need to say more)in the rate of 0 to 30 the distortion is set on 5!!(ultra metal mode).
Warm Chorus real ,sounding delay's (only a little short sustain).
I use it in combination with a marshall 9000 pre-amp and a 8008(?)
end amp (both 19")and 2 marshall 1912 cabinets (1*12",150 watts).
The sound is full,rich almost synth like,it puts up a wall of guitar
And in metal(that what is try to play)it sounds great
I play for over 17 years now and finnaly found my sound.

It still works never had a problem with it>

I've got the manual from internet (very easy)though i've never read it thouroughly

I play a combination of power metal,speed/thrash and groovy stuff like korn
I play 17 years,i have(you really want to know this)ok then
7 electric guitars,3 acoustic 1 bass(5-string) 2 guitar amps (peavey,marshall) and a complete( 24 digital tracks / 8 analog tracks)
recording studio With a lot of mic's and processors (no zoom though). I have also a 505.When it is stolen i buy a new one.I love the distortion of the 8080.

Hey, I started playing with it without even looking at the manual, and I got almost everything. It's all pretty much self explainatory.

The sound quality is great, but the only problem is the "hum" that comes along with most ZOOM products. Depending on how much distortion or highs you edit, it makes a bad fuzzy sound.The only way to have all the perfect sounds is to buy the specific pedals, or amps. But considering that would cost thousands of US dollars, this is much better.

It's reliable till someone jumps on it, or drops an amp on it.

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Definetly it's NOT an easy to use device. Most of the presets suck (except for some curious patches that won't work with your band but will allow you to impress some people). The manual helps but it won't give you the sounds you expect unless you spend some months with it.

The good news: after tens of hours working with the device you can finally get what you want. Clean and distorted sounds are available if you find the right combination. Having two EQ's (they can work at the same time) is the most beautiful thing, since I've always looked for tremendous bottom ends. It has a lot of distortions, but I like just a couple of them that give what I need.

It's very reliable. The only thing that I don't like is the need of an external power supply. The Boss units are superior in that sense.

Never had to use it.

It's a great unit for every kind of music, even for the most demanding musicians. I'd buy it again.

this is so easy to get a good sound out of it because everything i=on it sounds good. editing patches is very easy, jus use 2 buttons to switch the effect, and 4 knobs to change the parts of the efect. mine didnt come with a manual, but i got it from the zoom homepage. its 71 pages, but is very helpful for learning how to do everything on it.

my setup is a fender mexican deluxe fat strat floyd rose >> brownsville thug amp, with this on the effects loop. most effects are silent, but with the ones that are a little noisy just find the right level of noise reduction, then its silent. all the effects are great, but i really love the fuzz distortions and wah. i have never seen anything before that sounds this good, even the gfx-8 sounds worse.

it is built solid. i got it used and it is in perfect shape. i would definatly gig with it without a backup just for the reason that nothing sounds this good. my only problem is that it came with the wrong ac adapter and my adapter gets too hot and stops working after 30mins.

never dealt with them

i love this pedal. i play metal, hard rock, and some acoustic stuff. it matches all of it. ive been playing for 3 years and ive had a zoom 505, and tryed out a digitech rp6, zoom 3030, dod-8, zoom 707, zoom gfx-8, korg ax1000g, and a couple other multi effect processors, this thing blows them all away. the only one that compares to it is the gfx-8, but it doesnt sound quite as good. if it were stolen i'd kill the person that stole it. i'd buy it again if i couldnt find him.

Manual is easiest to read I've ever seen... loved the illustrations! It's easier than my old 9002 to edit patches, and there's more variability in the ability to edit... you can make really fine changes. It's great!

I've used this to record 2 CD's now, over 30 tracks on ADAT through a Mackie digital board... absolutely great sounding! The ZNR noise reduction is wonderful, very effective at quieting distortion humms. Typically I used the 8080 patched directly into the PA system, bypassing any need for a cumbersome amp. Perfect portability! Sometimes I'll plug it into my Peavey 212Classic Chorus for kicks, but that thing weighs too much to lug around, so most of the time it's direct-in. I've had no trouble replicating any Van Halen sound you can name, plenty of early 80's modern rock... the variety you can come up with is unlimited.

I don't know how all these other people are having problems with the power cord coming out during gigs, mine came with a little cleat right above the plug that you're supposed to wrap the cord around before you plug it into the back of the 8080... if you DO THAT, it CAN'T COME UNPLUGGED. (geniuses). The only problem I've had is the potentiometer for the 2nd expression pedal gets dirty and you have to take it all apart to clean it, or else it stops working. Just like a temperamental old Crybaby wah. Other than that, this unit has served me nonstop for over a year now without a prob.

Customer support is clueless. They need to learn that the customer is someone who *might* repeat business with them *if* they're treated well. Having no respect for someone who dropped hundreds of dollars for their product is unprofessional. Fortunately I've never had a serious need for service, I've only called with general questions and been disappointed with the lack of product knowledge.

I play a wide range, from 80's pop to postmodern rock, big-hair glam metal, country, blues, gospel, rockabilly, fusion, classic goth, emo, and experimental noise. My main guitars are a Musicman EVH, Steinberger GL7T, 58 Les Paul, 57 Strat, Ovation 6 and 12 string Balladeers, and several Kramer customs. This machine makes each of them sound incredible, and the mute function makes it really easy to switch during a set without loud pops and clicks. Every guitarist I know compares his rig to this unit, and so far nothing else has come close as far as the sound quality, versatility, and just plain utility of the 8080. Everyone is always trying to find an amp it can't sound like, a distortion it can't match, and all it takes is a little editing and BAM! there's the sound matching it! I love it. The only thing I wish it had is a matched foamfilled hardcase for carrying it around! No one makes a case that fits it! DUH! You need to make a case for serious touring equipment like this!

Well ive used this unit in live situations and in the studio,i find it easy to create the sounds i want.The manual covers everthing you need to know to get the best sounds from it.

My set up depends on the situation im in usually im using either a Marshall VST100 head with a 4x12 cab or a Valvestate 265R,as for guitars im using an Ibanez JS100 (Joe Satriani Model) or my Samick which has been loaded with DiMarzio's.The 8080 can be noisy depending on what effects your using,the flanger and pitch programs in particular.Some of the effects are fine the delays are great the distortions & overdrives are fine,the intelligent pitch shifter isn't intelligent at all,it glitches something chronic,however the pitch shifter works fine,the chorus effects are ok but not as lush as i would like neither are the reverbs so i use my Yamaha Rev500 for these duties.I find it rather difficult when playing clean to get a nice sound so i bypass the zoom and use the amp settings with the Rev500 being used yet again for reverb & chorus.

I can depend on this unit when playing live and i have without back up,my only complaint is the power cable it has managed to come out in the studio several times but never live so i fear the next live performance.

I have had no dealings with the company all problems i have had ive managed to solve myself.Manuals are great things ya know.

Overall this unit serves me well,some effects are fine others may let you down,ive been playing for 12 years now,before i brought the Zoom i was using the usuall stomp boxes which are a pain after a while,multi effect units are certainly the way to go.I would say before you buy a unit such as an 8080 look at units by Digitech in particular and the Roland GT-5.As for whats next for me well im looking at going the rack way in the form of an ADA MP-1 pre-amp for clean & distorted sounds,an Eventide H3000 for those pristine lush sounds & my Yamaha Rev500.

Very easy to program. You can tweak your EQ on effects in a mtter of seconds. Once you know how it operates, you can do what you want with it. The manual is also good and easy to understand

The majority of the factory presets are good sounding. But I have had problems with trying to set my wah the way i want it. The tremelo is great, acoustic not bad (after tweaking), distortions are fairly good too. Lots of bizarre effects too to mess around with, great for surprising people! I use it with a 180 watt Marshall amp and a De Armond M75. I always get a good tone from it. The tuner is also very very precise and easy to use.

The adaptor i got with this was absolutely pathetic. The lead just came off and i hadn't had it long atall. I had looked after it very well, and it should not have broken so easily. Now i am faced with the problem with either buying another dodgy one for #25 (!) or using another one which you are advised not to do in the manual. I currently use another adaptor, as i don't want to fork out #25 for one that will last a month or so. The one i am using tends to heat up very quickly, and it is not good atall. The main unit does not seem very tough either because it is plastic, but i have had no problems with it yet.

Never dealt with.

My band plays indie/mod stuff. It is perfect for all my needs. I would buy it again, but only at the price i paid for it, not the full price. It is definitely worth buying, i'd say. Perhaps not ideal for gigging, but still great to use and the sound is ace.

Sit down with the manual and follow the step by step procedures.
Very easy.

I use a kramer aerostar and i phil pro guitar with an old peavey amp.
The sound is good, but as soon as i try hooking this thing up to my
boss metal zone or equalizer it just adds noise, i don't know what's at fault. The equilizer is good on the 8080, the heavy metal distortion is not as good as the metal zone in my opinion.

i love the effects, there are endless combinations of effects to make.

the wah i think really sux, when i use it the sound changes ok, but the volume drops drastically as the wah is increased, kinda makes it useless.

I like the compressors/limiters, makes the notes that are played stand out really well.

i'd give it a 9 but the distortion is not the heaviest and the wah is crap.

I treat this thing like my own new born.
i have had it for 3 months, the 4th pedal feels different
when it is pressed, they all wiggle a little
(the boss gt5 is much more sturdy i think)

when try too many presets before turning it off and on, new ones stop working.

its still doing the job but for how long really worries me.

I play heavy metal and classical the most. You can really set cool moods with all the effects. been playing 5 years, i would probably
buy it again. The pedal offers everything, and you can have many effects at once and still hear the notes.

A screaming eagle wah, with a metal zone and you'd have pretty much everything you needed.

Getting the basic sounds was very easy, most of the presets come near to what you want anyway , with only a slight bit of tweaking to be done.editing patches seemed fairly straight forward,and the manual was clear enough , only the midi section seemed confusing.

I use a 97 Fender strat plus into a HH100 watt combo.i found that it was nessecary to apply a lot of amp simulation to the sound ,the unit is quiet,although i turned of the ZNR , i found it limiting .I found the distortions good , particulary the univibe sound which gives a commendable hendrix tone.I personally dont see the point in having two or three chorus effects when one is sufficient , likewise the flangers and phasers .The wah sound is very good , although i didnt like the small pedal to use it with , you can change it if you want , as long as your left footed that is !.The unit pops when turned on and off which is annoying . The tuner is exellent , even stevie wonder could see it .........

Well im afraid the unit is badly let down by the output sockets on the back panel . In a gigging situation they can be easily knocked ,in time they become loose to the point where the signal cuts off.My own machine has sufferd this fate and i looked after it with kid gloves.The plastic case is strong enough , but you tend to treat it like a new born lamb , because of its flimsey construction. In my view this unit is not a gigging tool .One more thing , the power pck is far to flimsey mine broke after two months , also when powering up the unit refuses to light up until after about five minutes.?

Ive never had to deal with them as yet, but i will be selling my zoom before it finally packs up ,i wont be getting anything floor operated , made out of plastic , and with outputs connected directly to the sound board .Its a pity because i really like the sounds of this machine, a rackmount version would be ideal....

I play rock ,and pop in a gigging club band .The unit supplys all my tones commendably.I have been playing for about 25 years , and i have my own studio , which the zoom comes in very handy . I like the distortions and the univibe the best , oh and its real good when di,d into my pc.I hate the sockets on the back panel ,very bad design,At the time i was considering a digitech , but the zoom had it for me.I liked the overall choice of sounds on the zoom , the midicould be better though.I really like the zoom , but its going because its just not built to last .Gigging wise that is.......

Very easy to use. I had no problem, mind you, I can't say how I would have coped if I didn't have the zoom 4040 before.

I used the zoom 8080 thru my marshall JCM 100W 2X12" send and return. I also use a 95 standard usa fender strat. I thought that a tad more attention could have been paid to the pedal pitch shifter and the wah effect. They did sound a tad digital. At the same time I was kinda wowed by the delay and reverb effects and the fact that the effects can be combined (although it would be nice if the effects weren't seperated into 3 modules. Did I mention that the distortion was crap anywhere except for in the bedroom? Mind you i bought it not for the distortion but for the other effects so it didn't piss me off.

When I read about the zoom 8080 I thought that the material it was made of was going to be a vast improvement. I must admit when I took it out of the box I was kinda dissapointed. I thought after the 4040 they would have gone all out and totally gig proofed the 8080. I thought they would have had "live" musos in mind. I hoped they would have taken a look at the boss pedals and learnt a bit about construction. Boss pedals you can throw at the wall and they'll still work. hmmm. I had the gig from hell one nite. The zoom 8080's input and output sockets crapped themselves. It sounded like a broken lead.. I didn't have a backup. Our drummer walked offstage.. NOT A GOOD THING LEMME TELL YOU!! I've since learned my lesson, although it probably cost me about $500 in pedals (I had to get a backup). If I were to bring it up on stage again, I must say it wouldn't be without some full on modifications!!

I got it repaired no problem.

I play in a cover band and as such kinda have to have a diverse assortment of sounds available at my beck and call. I thought it was a great idea... the idea behind the 8080.. it's just a pity it didn't totally pull thru with the goods. I'm commited to not using it live ever again until I can get it to the stage whereby I feel comfortable with it in the reliability department. That means a full on metal road case.. decked out with some full on protection for the thing. It's a vast improvement from the 4040.. but they still have a bit more work to do if they want to make it do better in the construction dept.