Zoom A1X FOUR Multi-Effects Processor

The Zoom A1X FOUR multi-effects processor is the first effects pedal of its kind providing fantastic effects for acoustic and wind instruments and features an expression pedal.

First Of Its Kind

There's never been anything like this before!

The Zoom A1X FOUR is a multi-effects processor designed for a variety of acoustic string and wind instruments including acoustic guitar, saxophone, trumpet, violin, harmonica and acoustic bass.

It features all the same great effects, built-in looper and drum machine you find on the Zoom A1 FOUR but also boasts an expression pedal and additional effects.

Zoom A1X FOUR Multi-Effects Processor Key Features:

• Over 90 Effects
• Over 35 Newly Designed Ground Breaking Effects
• Dedicated Effects for Acoustic Guitar, Saxophone, Trumpet, Violin and Harmonica
• Use Up to 5 Effects Simultaneously
• 50 Memory Locations for User-Created Patches
• Anti-Feedback Filter
• 68 Rhythm Patterns to Play Along With
• Built-In Looper
• Zoom Guitar Lab Software for Creating, Editing and Managing Effects and Patches
• Onboard Chromatic Tuner
• Output Jack for Connecting To Your Amp or Headphones
• Includes Zoom MAA-1 Microphone Adapter
• Get Up to 18 Hours of Operation with 4 AA Batteries, MAA-1 Requires 2 AA Batteries
• USB Port for Firmware Updates, Power and Connecting to Zoom Guitar Lab

Express Yourself

With the A1X version of this awesome acoustic effects pedal, you get more ways to express yourself.

Most notable of the additional features is the expression pedal which you can use to make dynamic and expressive adjustments to your effects in realtime.

With 8 additional pedal-controlled effects added to the A1X FOUR you can adjust your volume, pitch, reverb, delay, wah and more, all hands free.

Enhance Your Acoustic Guitar

You can easily add atmosphere and and enhance your acoustic guitar sound with a the Zoom A1X FOUR's incredible acoustic emulators and high quality modelling.

You can even make your electro-acoustic guitar sound just like another model which famous and popular guitars such as the D-28 being recreated by the unit.

Using Impulse Response technology, the sonic character of all guitar shapes and body has been intricately recreated for the A1X FOUR.

In fact, 15 presets for the acoustic guitar come ready-installed on the Zoom A1X FOUR effects pedal with a further 13 coming from the Guitar Lab software.

Furthermore, you can adjust the sound of each model with Gain, Bass, Mid and Treble controls to get the exact sound you're looking for.

You can even choose different patches to match the type of pickup you're using, whether its Piezo or Magnetic and add EQ that is modelled on a range of specific, dedicated processors.

A New World of Sounds for A World of Acoustic Instruments

From raucous rock 'n' roll to lush jazz fusion, the A1X FOUR has a multitude of features to shape your saxophone sound.

A range of ready-made EQ and Compressors settings are built into the Zoom A1X FOUR to instantly improve your sound, retaining the acoustic warmth of your saxophone, even when playing through an amplified mic.

With the Zoom A1X FOUR you can enhance your trumpet sound in a number of ways from bright, electric jazz trumpet to the unique Auto Wah for something completely different.

For an instant, unique and distinctive performance, select the Tp MD70 preset patch to focus the Pedal Wah sound on a tuned, resonant sound that's tailored to the low frequency range and natural curve of your trumpet's sound.

Several settings on the Zoom A1X FOUR multi-effects processor allow you to really evolve and manipulate the sound of your violin.

Turn your solo violin performance into a whole orchestra or rip into some distorted metal.

Enhance your harmonica's sound or experiment with completely new sounds great presets and control options.

Enjoy the Bullet Mic simulation of the "Green Bullet", get the famous Stevie chorus effect with the "Hm SteviewW" patch and use the various controls onboard to manipulate your sound and create something completely unique to you.

The Zoom A1X FOUR also has a number of tools for making your acoustic bass sound better than ever.

Focused highs and rich lows give you everything you need to go from classical music to attitude-packed rockabilly and everything in between.

You can create even create your own signature sound with the powerful parameter controls, add octaves and select piezo effects.

Zoom MAA-1 Mic Adapter

Included with the Zoom A1X FOUR is a Zoom MAA-1 mic adapter for easy connection.

It works equally well with dynamic microphones and condenser microphones as it provides phantom power when needed.

Thanks to this mic adapter, you can add effects and adjust settings for any acoustic instrument.

Free Zoom Guitar Lab Software

Available as a free download, Zoom Guitar Lab is an extremely convenient patch and effects management software package.

With the Zoom A1X FOUR's USB port, you can connect it to your computer to edit your patches on your computer and download more and transfer them over for use whenever you want.

It's an easy way to edit and create your own sounds and is perfect for experimentation.

More Fantastic Features

With a specially developed Anti-Feedback Filter, the Zoom A1X FOUR is able to detect and cut the frequencies that are known to cuase unwanted feedback.

Memory Mode allows you to program your entire setlist while Stomp Mode allows you to toggle individual effects on and off by stomping on the pedals.

The Zoom A1X FOUR features 68 different rhythm patterns to perform including Jazz, Reggae, and Samba styles and a lot more.

There's also a built-in looper offering up to 30 seconds of recording time so you can create multi-part arrangements for exciting, dynamic performances all on your own.

Buy the Zoom A1X FOUR multi-effects processor to add incredible effects and amazing performance potential that you never thought possible with acoustic instruments with the added performance potential of an expression pedal and exclusive effects.

Zoom A1X FOUR Multi-Effects Processor Specs:

General

• Maximum number of simultaneous effects: 5
• User patches: 50
• Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz
• A/D conversion: 24-bit, 128× oversampling
• D/A conversion: 24-bit, 128× oversampling
• Signal processing: 32-bit
• Display: 128x32 dot matrix LCD

Input Section

Input

• Standard mono phone jack
• Rated input level: -20 dBu
• Input impedance (line): 470 kOhms

Output Section

Output

• Standard stereo phone jack (combined line/headphone)
• Maximum output level: Line +2 dBu (10 kOhms or more output impedance)
• Headphones 17 mW + 17 mW (32Ohms load)

Input S/N: 120dB

• Noise floor (residual noise): -97dBu

Power 

• AC adapter: 9V DC 500mA center negative (ZOOM AD-16)
• 4 AA batteries (about 18 hours continuous operation time when using alkaline batteries with the LCD backlight off)

USB

• USB MIDI, USB Micro-B
• Power can also be supplied through the USB port.
• When using a cable designed only for power, other USB functions cannot be used

Zoom A1X FOUR External Dimensions

• Size (D x W x H): 156mm X 216mm X 52mm
• Weight: 610g (excluding batteries)

Zoom MAA-1 Microphone Amplifier Specs:

Input

• INPUT XLR balanced input (2: hot)
• Input gain: +3 – +30 dB
• Input impedance: 10 kOhms
• Maximum input level: +4 dBu
• +48V phantom power

Output

• Standard mono phone jack
• Nominal output level: 20 dBu
• Maximum output level: +7 dBu
• Output impedance: 1 kOhms

Power

• 2 AA batteries

• Continuous operation time (when phantom current is 3 mA)
• About 15 hours (using alkaline batteries)
• About 15 hours (using nickel metal hydride batteries)

Zoom MAA-1 Microphone Amplifier External Dimensions

• Size (D x W x H): 177mm x 23mm x 25mm
• Weight: 70g (excluding batteries)

0 dBu = 0.775 V