Zoom MS-70CDR+ MultiStomp Chorus/Delay/Reverb Pedal

Just so you know, I'm using this pedal as a desktop effects unit for synths, samplers and drum machines, so I can't comment on its performance with guitars.That said, for the money, this is an excellent multi effects unit.Build quality is compact and sturdy. Operating it with my hands, the navigation buttons are easy to use. The effect adjustment knobs are smallish, though, and may be a bit of a challenge to adjust for those with bigger hands. Bypass operation is also a little awkward, but since I won't be depending on this in a live situation, it's ok.Stereo ins and outs, and a surprisingly nice backlit display.This unit can be battery/AC adapter powered, and as usual, you have to provide your own AC adapter if you wish to go that route. Note that for whatever reason, they recessed the port for the AC adapter, so some people have reported trouble attaching an adapter plug. As long as the barrel of your adapter plug isn't too chunky, you should be ok, but you've been warned.Sound quality is good for most of the effects - they've built some decent delay, reverb, chorus and phaser algorithms into this unit. May not compete with $$$ dedicated effects, but the Zoom MS-70CDR+ offers a lot of sonic bang for the buck!Aside from the bread and butter effects they also included a few unusual algorithms that are sure to reward those adventurous souls among us.Anyway, if you're looking for a 'Swiss Army Knife' effects unit for your synths, samplers and drum machines, the Zoom MS-70CDR+ is well worth checking out! :)

First of all, massive improvement sound wise from the 1st version which I own. Keep in mind, this DOES NOT have distortion models, which I don't need but for some that's a deal breaker. The new "Shimmer+" reverb is leaps and bounds over the last shimmer, which they have if liked the sound of the old one. To my ears, overall the sound is much better. Build quality great. I love the bigger navigation buttons. They are big enough to tap with you toe if you play barefoot or are just really talented with shoes, but I really don't think that was their goal. The old MS-50 had navigation buttons that were just kind of difficult to use. Even with your hands. If you are looking for major league sounds or a step above this, then I would go for the "Line 6 HX-One." It's a little pricier but the sounds are definitely better and there are way more of them. But.... With this pedal you can put up to 5 effects (I think, it may be 6) per patch, which makes it way more flexible. There isn't a footswitch jack for momentary footswitch but again, you can reach the navigation buttons with a little work.Summary: If you are looking for something that can do multiple jobs and not take up a ton of space on your pedal board then this is hard to beat at this price point. It makes a fantastic utility pedal that can cover a bunch of different tasks.

If you know you know. This is the sequel to one of the best pedals of all time, and this fixed every issue with the old model. Better foot switch control, no more noise at 6k! It’s amazing!!! It should be on every pedalboard due to its sheer versatility. Brilliant piece of gear.

Great sound. Quiet and works well with midi control.

It's weird how digital effects don't sound that great with guitars into tube amps, but sound fantastic when something that's also digital is pushed through them. My Behringer synth clones sound amazing through any virtual pedal chain I put together. The selection of pedals is pretty impressive. The way you chain them, logical. The display a lot better than you expect it to be. This is an outstanding product, just not for what it was intended for. Also, the power connector is insanely dumb. Anybody adding this to a pedalboard is probably going to need to get a razor and physically shave a normal 9v plug to make it fit the stupid non-standard power connector. That was such a pain to deal with it loses a star. That said, this is a pretty compact effects processor that does a great job with other digital things. Not so much tube things. I haven't found a "can't live without this" setting yet, but I'm sure I will. It has that vibe.

The box arrived beatup but the item worked, I ended up returning it eventually but I regret returning it a lot and will likely end up purchasing another later on.Quality of Effects: Has many effects that work for not just guitars but synths and other instruments as well. My personal favorite was the tape delay sim. 7/10 only because many other types of effects are locked behind the other pedals they sell otherwise its a 9.5/10 for their chorus delay and reverb effects and the handful of modulation effects they offer.Build Quality: Durable plastic shell that feels like it will last. The screen is behind a thick layer so it's unlikely to sustain any damage should something fall on it. 8.5/10Ease of Use: I was able to turn it on and immediately use it and start making my own patches within 10 minutes. It's very straight forward though the knobs are a bit annoying to use. 9/10Overall: 8.5/10 maybe even a 9/10

It sounds good and lots of options from what I read. Pedal seems solid. Reason for the '3' was the ad: "What's in the box Power adapter, User manual". BEWARE, this is battery only with the option to purchase an optional AC power adapter. It was NOT included in my purchase at least. I made Amazon aware. At best, the ad is misleading or was misleading to me at least. Make sure you have 2 AA batteries on hand to use it unless you buy separately the ZOOM power adapter. The wording of the ad should say, 'Battery powered only unless you purchase the optional AC power adapter.' Again, sounds good from what I've read. Haven't tried it yet. Need to go find some batteries.