I’m a guitarist and bought the Zoia virtually from day one. I use it live as my main reverb and delay pedal using midi for changing patches between songs. I also use it live to control other pedals. EG using the envelope follower to create an auto wah on my Chase bliss Condor or controlling the hot switch and ribbon on my H9. The Zoia is exactly what you need it to be, the ultimate problem solver and the biggest anti GAS pedal ever. It is not for everyone though; I do think you need some synthesis skill or be prepared to learn some to get the most of of it.
@@Domn879 I think it depends on your usage. The H9 is still quite complicated as its not obvious what some of the parameters within each algo actually do without some research and/or knowledge. In addition the H9 allows use of only one algo at a time, though some of them do combine reverb, delay and chorus or modulation with reverb for example. If I was mainly buying for pitch/harmoniser effects I would get the H9 first. The Zoia requires a lot of time and effort to learn, but once you have put that effort in you can build patches that match exactly your needs, whether that is reverb, delay, modulation, synthesis (and soon sampling) and any mixture there of. Its also a great way to learn synthesis. Zoia can do pretty much everything H9 can as, but the pitch effects aren't as good. The reverbs/delays and modulation are on a par in terms of sound quality, though specialist reverbs are different. Hope that helps!
I love Zoia . I have it on my live board to . I’m predominantly a Bass player and use maybe 7 patches live . I also am a producer making records and media compositions from trailers to serial shows and the odd movie here and there and it gets used on virtually every project . Yes there’s a bit of a learning curve but each module is fairly simple and once you get the hang of it it’s genuinely the most fun pedal available today And sonically it sounds great
As far as setting this up to use live, you can definitely connect it to a midi foot pedal to perform simple program changes, or connect it to your laptop and use automation lanes in something like Studio One in the Show section and it will just do whatever you program it to do exactly the same way every time for every show without ever having to think about it
It's in my top 3 pedals. When I got it I think it kind of "cured" my pedal GAS, since I started asking myself how a pedal sound works. Therefore, when there's a new pedal I want to buy, I ask myself: What is it doing? How? Then I do some reverb with envelope following, or a reverse delay with vibrato modulated by an LFO... It's just an amazing pedal
@@MichaelWWestbrook Also very gratifying to do midi adaptations of already-existing patches. I connect my Axiom 61 controller and map the parameter to my faders and knobs. Definitely time-consuming at first, then intuitive
I have spent a bit of time with mine now and must say it’s great once you learn stuff! My big advice would be start of basic!! Just create a simple delay then add to it! I worked out how to make the repeats dark, like an analog delay :) that was a nice moment for me :) then I added modulation! Then I changed the delay to two delays! For separate L and R! With there own effects added! Have a pitch shifter on one channel and flanger on the other!!! I was having fun! But you must remember what your doing or label it! I did get lost on one patch and go some connections crossed :) I plan to release some patches on that website at some point! Would love feedback on what I make!! Help me know if I’m doing good?
Great video. For what it's worth, programming it isn't that bad. Start with something small, like your own reverb, and you basically have the building blocks of understanding in order to create more. If I can learn it, 90% of the population can, as I'm not what one would call an intellectual.
It would be pretty interesting if you could get your hands on a Rainbow Machine and a Data Corrupter to make usable sounds, apart from the already known ones
I’m finally going to get my mits on a Zoia tomorrow when i jam with a few buddies (a rarity, so very cool for me) and very possibly will be buying it after, if it’s all it’s cracked up to be. I’ve loved my HX Stomp but the way I use it is… not really what was intended? The helix is pretty guitar/guitarist-centric. They’ve done a ton of work on the bass side of things, but I still end up just kinda using it for multifx that i then run into an iPad for the wilder granular kinda stuff i like to play with. The zoia may just take it off it’s thrown.
Too much of a pain to tweek parameters on the fly... It really needs a computer interface for editting... Why they didn't do this makes no sense at all...
I usually make a "front panel" using Value modules to represent knobs, which are named and connected to the important parameters. This makes it a bit easier. I will agree, tweaking on the fly will always be better with physical knobs. Midi is also an excellent method as well.
I’m realizing that you’re doing some of the best gear reviews out there. All useful info, no unnecessary fluff.
Thanks, that means a lot!
I’m a guitarist and bought the Zoia virtually from day one. I use it live as my main reverb and delay pedal using midi for changing patches between songs. I also use it live to control other pedals. EG using the envelope follower to create an auto wah on my Chase bliss Condor or controlling the hot switch and ribbon on my H9. The Zoia is exactly what you need it to be, the ultimate problem solver and the biggest anti GAS pedal ever. It is not for everyone though; I do think you need some synthesis skill or be prepared to learn some to get the most of of it.
That's awesome, how do you use MIDI to change patches? Thanks!
@@vertigev are you talking about using Zoia to change patches on another pedal? Or changing patches on Zoia.
@@Domn879 I think it depends on your usage. The H9 is still quite complicated as its not obvious what some of the parameters within each algo actually do without some research and/or knowledge. In addition the H9 allows use of only one algo at a time, though some of them do combine reverb, delay and chorus or modulation with reverb for example. If I was mainly buying for pitch/harmoniser effects I would get the H9 first. The Zoia requires a lot of time and effort to learn, but once you have put that effort in you can build patches that match exactly your needs, whether that is reverb, delay, modulation, synthesis (and soon sampling) and any mixture there of. Its also a great way to learn synthesis. Zoia can do pretty much everything H9 can as, but the pitch effects aren't as good. The reverbs/delays and modulation are on a par in terms of sound quality, though specialist reverbs are different. Hope that helps!
That intro track was amazing! We need an EP of songs like that!
That demo was sweet. Thanks for the review. From this I learned 2 things, that I need this FX box and that I don’t have the money to buy it xD
I love Zoia . I have it on my live board to . I’m predominantly a Bass player and use maybe 7 patches live . I also am a producer making records and media compositions from trailers to serial shows and the odd movie here and there and it gets used on virtually every project . Yes there’s a bit of a learning curve but each module is fairly simple and once you get the hang of it it’s genuinely the most fun pedal available today
And sonically it sounds great
I’m getting the hang of it a bit more. It’s so much fun. Actually using it on a gig this week so it’s forcing me to dig in more!
Great video, just bought mine last week and you have inspired me to dig deep!
Love my ZOIA, got it on preorder, and it’s never left my board.
Sweet! What kind of sounds are you using?
Awesome jam in the beginning of the video man!
Thanks! It was a lot of fun forcing myself to only use it to create the track
@@MichaelWWestbrook it definitely payed off man! Sounds great
As far as setting this up to use live, you can definitely connect it to a midi foot pedal to perform simple program changes, or connect it to your laptop and use automation lanes in something like Studio One in the Show section and it will just do whatever you program it to do exactly the same way every time for every show without ever having to think about it
It's in my top 3 pedals. When I got it I think it kind of "cured" my pedal GAS, since I started asking myself how a pedal sound works. Therefore, when there's a new pedal I want to buy, I ask myself: What is it doing? How?
Then I do some reverb with envelope following, or a reverse delay with vibrato modulated by an LFO...
It's just an amazing pedal
I really need to spend more time learning how to program sounds. It can do so much more then I’m using it for
@@MichaelWWestbrook Also very gratifying to do midi adaptations of already-existing patches. I connect my Axiom 61 controller and map the parameter to my faders and knobs. Definitely time-consuming at first, then intuitive
Great video btw, already subcribed. :)
Could you please share how you created that sound in the demo made with the LP?
I have spent a bit of time with mine now and must say it’s great once you learn stuff! My big advice would be start of basic!! Just create a simple delay then add to it! I worked out how to make the repeats dark, like an analog delay :) that was a nice moment for me :) then I added modulation! Then I changed the delay to two delays! For separate L and R! With there own effects added! Have a pitch shifter on one channel and flanger on the other!!! I was having fun! But you must remember what your doing or label it! I did get lost on one patch and go some connections crossed :) I plan to release some patches on that website at some point! Would love feedback on what I make!! Help me know if I’m doing good?
Great video. For what it's worth, programming it isn't that bad. Start with something small, like your own reverb, and you basically have the building blocks of understanding in order to create more.
If I can learn it, 90% of the population can, as I'm not what one would call an intellectual.
someone I know on here uses a Korg Kaossilator pro plus, that is a good one, too
It would be pretty interesting if you could get your hands on a Rainbow Machine and a Data Corrupter to make usable sounds, apart from the already known ones
I’m finally going to get my mits on a Zoia tomorrow when i jam with a few buddies (a rarity, so very cool for me) and very possibly will be buying it after, if it’s all it’s cracked up to be. I’ve loved my HX Stomp but the way I use it is… not really what was intended? The helix is pretty guitar/guitarist-centric. They’ve done a ton of work on the bass side of things, but I still end up just kinda using it for multifx that i then run into an iPad for the wilder granular kinda stuff i like to play with. The zoia may just take it off it’s thrown.
How are you controlling Zoia with the Akai? Is it through computer?
I am running it through my computer! There are ways to do it but not totally sure how!
@@MichaelWWestbrook cool!! any chance you can share how are you setting it up in your DAW?
crazy tec h
With this it's not what you can do with it, but what can't it do?
I bet that with enough thinkering the zoia can brew coffee
Too much of a pain to tweek parameters on the fly... It really needs a computer interface for editting... Why they didn't do this makes no sense at all...
Yeah, I can totally get that! Sometimes it's hard to even what to tweak to get the desired result.
Because.. because.. I was looking for a pedal without an app 🫠
I usually make a "front panel" using Value modules to represent knobs, which are named and connected to the important parameters. This makes it a bit easier. I will agree, tweaking on the fly will always be better with physical knobs. Midi is also an excellent method as well.
When did Westbrook stop playing in the NBA and start making sick videos on gear?