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Zoom's G5: effects and amps in a pedalboard.

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NAMM 2012: Zoom's latest release is the G5 guitar effects and amp simulator, which offers some 120 effects including 20 amp models.

You can use up to nine effects at a time and there's a tube booster for amp overdrive. Amp and stompbox interfaces are displayed on the four LCD displays.

No word yet on pricing or a release date stay tuned to the Zoom website for more.

Zoom G5 main features

• Simultaneous use of up to nine effects
• Real tube booster for amp overdrive
• Four large LCD displays with intuitive amp and stompbox interface
• 3D Zpedal for multidimensional parameter control
• Over 120 versatile effects including 20 amp models
• Looper function with 60second phrase recording/overdubbing
• Integrated drum machine and autochromatic tuner
• Balanced XLR output for DI use
• USB audio interface for DAW recording
• Edit&Share software available through free download
• Includes Steinberg Cubase LE recording software

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