Zoom A1 Four Acoustic FX Pedal
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A1 Four Acoustic FX Pedal
Product Info
Article Number:
474468
Brand:
Zoom
Model:
A1 Four Acoustic FX Pedal
Category:
Acoustic Guitar Effects
Price:
$141.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Zoom A1 Four is a surprisingly capable little pedal, especially for acoustic players on a budget. It's a great grab-and-go solution for adding some color and polish to your acoustic tone, or even taming feedback on stage. While it won't replace a high-end pedalboard, it's a fantastic value for the price and offers a ton of versatility for practice and performance.
Product Description
- Zoom A1 Four Acoustic FX Pedal
- Multi-effect pedal
- For acoustic guitar
- saxophone
- trumpet
- violin
- harmonica
- acoustic bass and much more
- 50 Memory locations
- 80 Effects
- including 35 new effects designed specifically for acoustic instruments
- 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 5 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
- Push-buttons: 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
- 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): 156 x 130 x 42 mm
- Weight: 340 g
- Suitable power supply: Article Nr. #409939# (not included)
- Suitable USB cable: Article Nr. #460233# (not included)
PROS
- • Excellent acoustic modeling convincingly emulates various guitars
- • Anti-feedback filter is surprisingly effective for live performance
- • Zoom’s Guitar Lab software offers deep customization options
- • Looper and rhythm patterns add creative possibilities for solo practice
CONS
- • Build quality feels plasticky; not as robust as higher-end pedals
- • Effect routing can be slightly convoluted to master initially
- • Limited control knob flexibility restricts nuanced effect tweaking
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Multi-effect (reverb, chorus, compression, EQ, dynamics, amp modeling)
Controls
4 assignable control knobs, push buttons for rhythm, looper, and effects selection
Presets
50 user memory locations
Connections
1/4 in instrument input, 1/4 in output, 1/4 in aux input, microphone input (with MAA-1 adapter), USB
Power Supply
DC 9V adapter (not included), battery operation (AA x 4)
Weight
2.1 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's surprisingly good for the price point, convincingly mimicking the character of different acoustic guitars, though it lacks the depth of dedicated acoustic amp modelers.
Yes, the included MAA-1 adapter allows for microphone input, making it suitable for acoustic vocals or other instruments like harmonica.
While you can get by with the onboard controls, Guitar Lab unlocks the full potential of the A1, allowing for detailed effect editing and patch creation.
