In pictures: Zoom MultiStomp MS-70CDR unboxed

Zoom MultiStomp MS-70CDR

Japanese effects whiz Zoom has been turning out a ton of great effects of late, but we reckon the MS-70CDR might just be the most exciting of the lot.

The company’s latest multi-effects concentrates solely on modulation, delay and reverb, with 86 effects in total, including ethereal, shimmering, all-new models of boutique brands.

One of these beauties has just landed on TG's Great Desk Of Gear, so we thought we’d share a few unboxing shots with you lucky, lucky people. Look out for a full review very soon…

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That is one good-looking box. But it’s not quite as exciting as what lies within…

Zoom MultiStomp MS-70CDR

Bam! It’s an MS-70CDR in its plastic prison, plus a comprehensive manual and a pair of AA batteries

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Zoom MultiStomp MS-70CDR

Surrounding the MultiStomp’s footswitch are four cursor keys, which allow you to scroll through the banks of effects and patches

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Zoom MultiStomp MS-70CDR

Three push-button knobs adjust individual pedal parameters, displayed onscreen

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Zoom MultiStomp MS-70CDR

And here’s the screen in action – the Shimmer Reverb we’ve called up here boasts pitch-shifted delays and reverbs for huge soundscapes

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Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.