Zoom A1X Four Acoustic FX Pedal

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Multi-effect pedal

  • For acoustic guitar, saxophone, trumpet, violin, harmonica, acoustic bass and much more
  • 50 Memory locations
  • 90 Effects
  • Includes 35 new effects specifically designed for acoustic instruments
  • Eight additional effects that let you control parameters such as volume, pitch, reverb, delay, and wah with the built-in pedal
  • Acoustic guitar modelling
  • Anti-feedback filter
  • Integrated 30 second looper
  • 68 Internal rhythm patterns optimized for acoustic music styles, which can also be used in combination with the Looper
  • Up to five effects can be used simultaneously and in any order
  • Integrated tuner
  • Microphones can be connected using the included MAA-1 adapter
  • ZOOM Guitar Lab software for creating, editing and managing effects and patches
  • Controller: Control 1 - 4
  • Pushbuttons: Rhythm, Effect 1-5, Looper
  • LED: Rhythm, Effect 1-5, Looper
  • Display: 128 x 32 Dot-Matrix-LCD
  • Foot-switch: 1 and 2
  • Input: 6.3 mm Jack
  • Line/headphone output: 6.3 mm stereo jack
  • Aux input: 3.5 mm Stereo jack socket
  • USB
  • Mains adapter connection: Hollow plug socket 5.5 x 2.1 mm, minus pole inside
  • Power supply with 4 x AA batteries or 9 V DC power adapter (not included)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 216 x 156 x 42 mm
  • Weight: 610 g
  • Suitable power supply: Article Nr. 409939 (not included)
Available since November 2019
Item number 474469
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Modelling Yes
Incl. Tuner Yes
Expression Pedal Yes
Headphone Output Yes
USB Connection Yes
MIDI Interface No
Battery Operation Yes
PSU included No
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The acoustic all-rounder

With the A1X FOUR acoustic pedal, the Japanese effects specialist Zoom has created a multi-effects unit which has not only been developed to allow the multifaceted editing of acoustic guitar sounds but can also be used with practically any acoustic instrument. The compact pedal is equipped with 90 specially designed effects that give the saxophone, violin, trumpet, double bass, and even the harmonica a whole new tonal range and provide an impressive level of sound for recordings or live gigs. Additional features of the A1X FOUR include a looper with a 30-second recording capacity, an expression pedal, and a drum machine with 68 built-in acoustic drum styles. The device is also equipped with a microphone adapter that can be used to connect dynamic or even condenser microphones and features switchable 48V phantom power for the latter, all wrapped up in an attractively priced package.

The complete package

Despite its extensive functions, the Zoom A1X FOUR is extremely easy to use thanks to its illuminated display, which guides the user logically through each operating step. 50 rewritable presets are available to the user, which can be accessed via the two large footswitches. The signal passes through five effect blocks, which can be populated with numerous effects. Although effects such as distortion, delay, reverb, and chorus are typically designed for use with an electric guitar, the Zoom A1X FOUR offers completely new effects, which have been developed specifically for acoustic instruments. For example, a low-pass filter has been added to the wah effect to allow adjustment of the frequency range for wind instruments, and distortion clipping has been moved up an octave to achieve balanced saturation for string instruments.

Acoustic guitar modelling of the highest level

The Zoom A1X FOUR acoustic pedal also offers up to 28 different presets based on the respective tonal characteristics of various acoustic guitar shapes, including emulations of proven and coveted models from companies such as Martin, Taylor, Gibson, and Yamaha, whose “acoustic fingerprints” have been developed using Impulse Response technology and can be subjected to further editing using the four gain, bass, mid, and treble parameters. The signal can then be routed to the "effects department" and edited using these specially designed effects.

Looper, drum machine, tuner, and Guitar Lab software included

The Zoom A1X FOUR acoustic pedal features a looper with a 30-second recording capacity, which can also be used in combination with the built-in drum machine for practice and jamming sessions. The drum machine has 68 typical presets designed for acoustic styles such as Bossa Nova, Samba, Jazz, and Latin American rhythms. Easy editing on the A1X FOUR and patch management are also possible courtesy of the Zoom Guitar Lab software, which is available to download free of charge to a Mac or PC. Connectivity is provided by the USB port, which can also be used to transfer future firmware updates. Naturally, the Zoom A1X FOUR would not be complete without a tuner, which thanks to the illuminated display enables quick and reliable tuning even in dark environments.

The ultimate effects machine for all acoustic instruments

With its numerous features, the Zoom A1X FOUR acoustic pedal offers ground-breaking and highly creative options for users wishing to add a special sound to their violin, harmonica, or any form of brass instrument, or to give their acoustic guitar a different tonal character. With up to five effects that can be used in unison and have been specifically adapted to acoustic instruments, and courtesy of the freely assignable expression pedal, drum machine with 68 presets, looper, and 50 memory slots, this multi-effects unit is a true all-rounder for amplifying and shaping the tone of acoustic instruments – and a package that, given its extensive range of options, is also available at an extremely reasonable price.

About Zoom

Founded in 1983, the Japanese company Zoom manufactures a variety of audio equipment, including a range of portable “handy” recorders as well as multi-effects processors, effects pedals, drum machines, and samplers. Over the past thirty years, the company has built a reputation for producing innovative yet affordable products based on original microchip designs. Since the Zoom-9002 (an ultra-compact multi-effects processor that can be attached to a guitar strap) was introduced in 1990, Zoom has become one of the leaders in digital audio processing.

For practising and jamming, from the studio to the stage

Practising and jamming with the looper and drum machine can be an extremely fun experience, and one which does not tie the user to a mains power connection, as the Zoom A1X FOUR can also be operated seamlessly on the go with a set of AA batteries and a pair of headphones. The compact pedal is quickly stowed away in a gig bag or case, and connected up just as quickly to a studio or stage mixer for an unparalleled sound performance, while the anti-feedback filter eliminates the annoying high-pitched noise and "whistle" to which amplified acoustic instruments are often prone.

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A very decent affordable product with easily adjustable presets.
Gerd Beyens 19.07.2023
I use the Zoom A1X Four for chromatic harmonica. I love that there are presets for violin, trumpet, saxophone, harmonica and more respecting the timbre of the instrument.
The preamp easily connects to an XLR (mic cable).
I mainly use the delay and program the level or feedback to the expression pedal. I play jazz but also a lot of reggae shows for which the tape delay is an awesome effect. The octaver and chorus is also a nice feature.
For blues harp it has a bullet mic simulator to get that typical crunch.
For the price and range of effects there are no disadvantages to this pedal.
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Good Acoustic Pedal
Jason2241 21.06.2021
Packed with features for all acoustic instruments...I recommend reading the manual t get your head around all the features.
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Simply good :-)
Fabienaki 11.03.2023
I use it for my electro-acoustic guitar as well as for my cretan lyra and greek baglama, really nice! Easy to use and versatile.
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Excellent Vaue for Money
Alazarin 15.09.2023
I bought this to use with my acoustic guitars and it does the job nicely. Editing with the included computer software is an added bonus. I lopped off one star for it's plastic construction but at this price, you can't have everything.
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