absolutely right. most of other reviewers just talk about their own biased opinions and not so useful for us before buying stuffs. I literally bought GE300 Lite just because Leo has shown perfect reviews. The dynamic range he mentions every time (others don't) is really a thing we should consider.
8:08 Real JCM 8:45 Helix LT 9:22 G11 What I noticed with headphones is that the real jcm had more clarity/presence with a noticeable amount of hum. Sounded like I was n the room. The Helix had less of that clarity/presence and less hum. Didn’t feel in the room but standing outside the room door, if you will. The G11 was even less clarity/presence and less hum. Definitely felt like I was outside the room of where the amp was, if that makes sense. I’m sure in person is different than headphones. Thank you for the detailed comparisons, as always.
Really appreciate your excellent review. I've had a Line6 POD HD500x like the one the great Steve Howe used in the last YES tour and it's a fabulous unit but I've been captivated by the idea of being able to sample all my analogue effects and all kinds of amps and carry them all around in the one unit which is something these units, the Kemper and Fractal options out there do. The biggest bane for most players out there is going to be wanting to play with something right now instead of having to wait for the expensive units(we all know the story, we save up for that ultimate unit at the time, the time comes and then there's something even better on the market by the time you get there and you don't want an obsolete product.) So units like the Zoom G11 and Line 6 Helix Lt provide a pathway that's easier to achieve and you can be playing with this great IR technology etc RIGHT NOW while you save for the ultimate down the track. When I heard these 2 units in this demo, I have to say while of course the original actual amp and FX pedal was unsurprisingly the ultimate, the Zoom and the Line6 both had decent modelling of the original. To my ears, I found the Zoom G11 actually sounded better. In terms of effects, well the Zoom had more and do you actually need 65 amps if you only ever really require to 10? So the 22 amps is probably going to be more than you'll ever need anyway. Considering I've seen the Zoom G11 for less than half the price of the Line 6, I'd argue you get way more bang for your buck than the Line6 HLT in this case. A new name in town is the Moore units which also may be a possibility at this price point. To be fair, I've always had a soft spot for Zoom as it was my first multi-effects units which my brother is still using to this day. I also loved there Z pedal which gave you the standard Wah up and down, but also incorporated different tone adjustments with the side to side feature as well. Very innovative. Also the mutli-fx 50 stompboxes are amazing, incorporating 150+ pedals in one pedal is superb and best of all even those who normally run away from multi-effects are finally finding them very easy to use, adjust and most of all enjoy. Zoom get's the dive in and play area of the guitar community but it's backed with great quality. For the money, unless your going to stick with a single manufacturer, the Zoom G11 looks like a winner here. My only problem, well Fractal FX are bringing units like the FM3 into town and best of all, finally getting the prices into a more competitive price point. Looks like you could obtain a Fractal FM3 for example for cheaper than a Line6 Helix lt here, so that will certainly stir the pot. Perhaps a comparison between these units or even simply an add on demo of the pieces you played but with a Fractal FM3 to allow further comparison would be nice and I'm sure greatly appreciated by the guitar community. Many thanks for sharing, I got a lot out of this video.
Hi, thank ou so much, I'm really happy that you like the video and to have been of some help!!! Thank you also for sharing your experience and your findings....interesting points....
Great video as always! Normally at the mid and upper range multi-effects there’s nothing has an onboard drum machine, nothing more than a basic looper, but the G11 has them both, which could be quite useful to some of us, like when we’re inspired by a tone, we come up with some cool riffs or licks, then we can just start record our ideas right away on the same device and not to having it plugged in to our interfaces or other pedals, on the other hand, sometimes we just come up with some cool stuff when playing with a drum track… so i think the G11 could be very creative as well.
Both sound very good. The biggest thing I noticed is that the ZOOM sounded a bit more compressed and less "open" compared to the HELIX - which back to back made it sound a little bit more like an "effect" than the HELIX - the HELIX compared very, very well to the real amp IMO - BUT the ZOOM has a nice hands-on interface, drum machine and looper for practice/writing and the price is much more attractive. If you weren't hearing these back to back, you wouldn't know what you are missing with the ZOOM .
@@LeoGibsonGtr good day, what would you recommend for a bed room guitar player, the Helix floor board or the mooer GE300? I never gig, but if you recommend the helix I might go for it😁
You probably dont give a shit but if you are stoned like me atm you can stream pretty much all the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Been watching with my gf for the last few months =)
This is a great comparison and is giving me a lot to think about Capability to load more than one amp and parallel effects in the LT is important to me, however, the balanced out of the G11 and touch screen may be equally important. I think I too would settle for a G300 and wait for the next newer updated versions of all the current units out there.
Awesome comparison... fm3 is really better than all in my opinion but just really wish if it had more foot switches only...but recently i found overloud thu ios have a rigplayer,which is another form of capture the entire rig like mooer mnrs technology n it beats for the tone..u may chk that out if possible..😊
Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you like the videos!!! Yes, the name is exactly that...I think it's easy to remember for a guitarist...😀 Actually my father didn't play guitar....he told me that my grandfather played guitar...unfortunately I never met him ..
These 2 units sound very close to capturing the Marshall sound. Price and size are the biggest factors for me. If I only had these 2 to choose from, Helix for home and recording use,. Zoom may be better for road use due to size and weight, but I don't know how durable it is. Axe FX is the leader of the pack, as you mentioned. Thanks for another great and detailed analysis and another great song.
Strange that g11 needs to gain in maximum. Maybe there is somewhere input level needed to turn up? And helix and g11 sounds very close to each other but not as reach as real marshall
@@LeoGibsonGtr i mean input level of G11 can be boosted to match the gain of real marshall with 50% gain. But in my zoom g5n i found that lowering input level (40%) and using boost between amp and cab(with boost=35 and tone = 60) gives sound more like real amp. But needed to raise the gain in amp G5n and G11 amps sounds the same, difference is IR cabs in g11
Please please please! I'm Brazilian Zoom G11 for 3700 R$ or Pod Go Line 6 for 2700 R$? I like to play cover musics, wich one i can "recreate" the same timbres or closer of famous and various artists?
Hi Bruce, all my opinions are in this video. I would care about the genre, as both are capable to reproduce it. I don't know how much a difference of 1000R$ is for you...but it seems a lot...therefore I would go with the cheaper option.
Hi, yes, my music, you can find a playlist of songs of mine here: th-cam.com/play/PL5d6_Yq6oCrwnnNHTA0KoVX-H6L1Jo134.html Thank you very much, when you like my music...I'm happy!
Another great video Leo. I too was actually surprised how close the G11 sounded to the Helix. One of the strengths of the G11 is its ability to load 3rd Party IR’s, a featured not found on their other pedals. Also thanks for giving your 2 cents at the end. You always have a fair and grounded opinion and it is very much appreciated. Wishing you and your channel much success. Keep up the good work!
Hi ;)....On the Marshall amp comparison, Zoom sounds much better, the line 6 sounded really bad to me actually. Regarding the Zoom outputs, are you sure they are unbalanced outputs? They don t mention if it is balanced or unbalanced on their webpage, but just because they are not XLR outs doesn t mean they are unbalanced.....I find it hard to believe they did this unit with unbalanced outs...These would be really bad. Thanks for the demo Leo....Very nice:) I quite liked the zoom actually ;)
Hi, as regards the G11 out, in the user manual there is written "Standard mono phone jack", therefore they are unbalanced. If they were balanced they should have been TRS jacks (which are stereo). Thank you!
@@LeoGibsonGtr Hi....I understand what you mean. Thanks for explaining. I dont associante TS and TRS with mono or stereo, but just with balanced and unbalanced ;)..Thanks Leo
You are welcome. Yes, basically balanced cable can be with XLR jacks or TRS jacks, which are stereo jacks. If the jack is mono, it is for sure unbalanced.
@@LeoGibsonGtr Right. Thanks for the clarification. It s weird we use for example on audio interface, a stereo cable to send a mono signal, because L/R are mono outs....So we should have a Mono balanced cable. Why using a stereo cable to carry a mono signal? LoL....I m just thinking about it, i m not a real expert on electrical stuff, sorry ;) Thanks for being so kind and explaining Leo ;)I m an engineer, but mechanical, heheh ;)
Hi, the stereo cable is necessary for the signal to be balanced and to cancel the noise. Basically two copy of the same signal are running trough the cable, but phase inverted...the man who invented this trick ... was a genius...
Hi, my opinion is in "my 2 cents" section of the video at 10:38. I would not take any of he two...instead of the G11 I would take the Mooer GE 300 and instead of the Helix I would take the FM3. Thank you for your question and sorry for late answering
Thank you Joe, the Headrush is also a solid option. I've done several comparison videos, for instance comparing it to the BOSS GT 1000, but not yet against the Zoom G11....maybe in the future (I'm not putting the link to these videos here, as sometime YT delete messages with links). Thank you for your message!
Hi Mati, unfortunately I don't know. I have a pretty old one, which I bough second hand. Obviously, if someone knows something, please drop us a message! Thank you!
The real deal has much more harmonic richness and "grind" than the models. The G11 sounded very similar if not identical to the Helix, especially in a mix. Both modelers have usable tones and sound good in a mix. The real deal still is the winner in this comparison. The demo song was fantastic as usual. I really enjoy your creativity and it's a pleasure to listen to you play. Looking forward to more of your videos God bless and rock on 😎🎸👍
I have little problem with Helix LT. I connect Helix Like USB Interface and play with backing track from YT. I have to turn down backing track volume to 20-30% because Guitar volume is very low. Its normal or is any way to fix IT?
Great question, I know helix struggles with that even so the idea of snapshots took off since it is immediate. I also wonder if it has that slight hiccup that I’ve heard most units suffer from
Great comparo as usual, we are so unfair to you and always expect the best impartial stuff from you every time 🤣. Would request you to also include a section on quality of effects for such multifx units. That is a pretty important consideration as many of us use such devices in the amp fx loop. Verdict on the Quality of 5-6 prominent amp and cabinet sim will also add further value to such comparisons. Sometimes value is not just an algebraic sum of features but the quality of it too. There is huge difference in the verb, delay, mod, od effects between helix and zoom who are both pioneers in guitar effects in their own price points, hope I am making sense. Thanks again.
Hi, thank you! Your suggestion totally make sense. I'm a little bit reluctant in doing such comparisons...with amp models we have the reference amp, that is the real amp...with effects it's much more difficult to find a reference...if not impossible...and typically we also have many different variances of the same effect in the same unit...for instance spring reverb, hall reverb, plate reverb...so the risk is to get lost or to give really biased opinions. I will think about it...thank you for your suggestion!
Great video! Do you think the helix lt even though it was released some time ago would be a more advantageous purchase than buying the more up-to-date g11 zoom? Everyone says helix has the best effects... modulations... and better IR's even though it's older. So I'm in doubt between the Helix lt or the zoom g11 or the HX stomp xl... Could you give me an opinion please? It would help me a lot!
Hi Daniel, it's pretty hard to give a definitive answer. It depends on your needs and your taste...Between the line 6 and the zoom I don't see a difference in terms of newer or older unit...the Quad Cortex is really a new unit, with modern features like the 7" touch screen, but among the zoom and the line 6 I don't see a technological gap. As regards IR, typically you are gonna use 3rd party IRs, so also here I don't see a specific difference. As regards effects, well it really depends on what you like...I'm more on the Boss or Fractal side as regards effects, as I'm much more used to their effects. Nevertheless I thing I would be happy even with the effects of the Zoom or the Line 6. Finally, if I had to choose, now I think I would get the Line 6 as I think they are holding their value better than the Zoom. Thank you for your message!
Hi Leo and all! I just got my G11 and have not been able to connect unit to register with Zoom Guitar Lab using windows and Type C connection.Any idea what i'm doing wrong??
Hi, I use a Mac so I'm not sure. Here some suggestions: did you download the drivers? do you computer support usb c? Sorry, but having a Mac, I don't no exactly what is the procedure with windows.
Hi @@LeoGibsonGtr Drivers are installed. Normally I can charge devices on PC with Type C. Will try with USB host from G11 to PC next. Thinking it not being recognized has to be with my pc type c.
Hi, I'm sorry, but not having a pc I don't have experience with these problems. Obviously if someone has better info, please drop a message. Thank you!
Hello! So zoom had another firmware update and now am able to connect to PC. But as much as I am enjoying, I am going to return for a mooer. Heavily leaning towards the Ge300 (Great upload on those units Leo), but I want to check the 250 again.
I compared the gt1000 to ax8 and the amps in the ax8 is so much better to the point that there is no comparison almost, just to dial a good rock tone in the gt1000 takes time and never felt or sounded good to me but in the ax8 it's a different story, what do you think Leo? I know you don't have ax8 but it's close to FM3 anyway
I think zoom doesn't sponsor your videos😂 I have watched many of your videos and when it comes to comparing other modelers with zoom, you will give edge to the other modeler calling it to be of superior quality then the zoom. It often ends up "Even zoom has more then XXX, the quality of the XXX is better" And when the other Modeler has more simulators then all of a sudden the quality of the zoom wipes out.
Well, actually neither of these comparison videos is sponsored...therefore I don't see the points...For instance I have never received a penny from Line 6...these are my opinions and of course you may disagree, and that's totally fine. By the way, I have purchased both these units with my own money... Thank you for your message
Well, but if I don't like a brand sound or features ... it does not mean that I'm paid/ sponsored by the other brand in the comparison...'cause that's not true Thanks.
I'm wondering why you would review these pedals together. The Line 6 is $1200. The Zoom is half that at $600. And to me it was indistinguishable from the Helix. I mean, do we actually need access to 60+ amps?
Hi Kevin, the price fluctuate over the time. When it first came out, the price of the G11 was higher, and at the moment of this test it was 750 vs 900 of the Helix. Nevertheless, many of you requested this comparison and as you said there could be things that influence the price (like the number of amps modeled) that are not of interest for some of us. Thank you for your message!
Hello! Great video! I found a Zoom G11 for 350 dollars used, and was wondering if it’s worth buying or if I should save up for the Helix LT instead. Thank for the help!
Hi Albin, thank you, I'm happy that you like the video! 350 is a good price, but I think that it depend on your needs. I would suggest to check out the comparison chart in the video to verify if there is any characteristic of the Helix that you need and that is missing in the Zoom. Furthermore, I would suggest you to verify if there is any specific amp that you like and that is not available in the zoom. Thank you!
@@LeoGibsonGtr Thanks for the help! I have heard that the Helix has better sounds overall, but I really like the sounds from the Zoom too. I also like the touchscreen on the Zoom. I now know that they sound similar. I also appreciate the chart you made in the video, it makes everything very clear. Your video was really helpful for me, thanks again!
Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion. I would like to point out that the gain in the Zoom was maxed out where in the Helix it was at 8 and this tell us that the Helix has more gain excursion. Thank you for your message
The Zoom G11 is surprisingly good especially for its price
Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion!
You Sir are so right about it. I feel bad I discovered that after already having bought the ampero mp100.....
Zoom are a dependable company.
You deserve 1million+ subscribers,views and likes ...Love everything about you Sir !
This is a great compliment, thank you so much!
absolutely right. most of other reviewers just talk about their own biased opinions and not so useful for us before buying stuffs.
I literally bought GE300 Lite just because Leo has shown perfect reviews. The dynamic range he mentions every time (others don't) is really a thing we should consider.
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@@LeoGibsonGtr you are welcome Sir
Leo your legato is absolutely insane! beautiful tone phrasing just speechless
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8:08 Real JCM
8:45 Helix LT
9:22 G11
What I noticed with headphones is that the real jcm had more clarity/presence with a noticeable amount of hum. Sounded like I was n the room.
The Helix had less of that clarity/presence and less hum. Didn’t feel in the room but standing outside the room door, if you will.
The G11 was even less clarity/presence and less hum. Definitely felt like I was outside the room of where the amp was, if that makes sense.
I’m sure in person is different than headphones.
Thank you for the detailed comparisons, as always.
You are welcome and thank you so much for sharing your findings!
Really appreciate your excellent review. I've had a Line6 POD HD500x like the one the great Steve Howe used in the last YES tour and it's a fabulous unit but I've been captivated by the idea of being able to sample all my analogue effects and all kinds of amps and carry them all around in the one unit which is something these units, the Kemper and Fractal options out there do. The biggest bane for most players out there is going to be wanting to play with something right now instead of having to wait for the expensive units(we all know the story, we save up for that ultimate unit at the time, the time comes and then there's something even better on the market by the time you get there and you don't want an obsolete product.) So units like the Zoom G11 and Line 6 Helix Lt provide a pathway that's easier to achieve and you can be playing with this great IR technology etc RIGHT NOW while you save for the ultimate down the track. When I heard these 2 units in this demo, I have to say while of course the original actual amp and FX pedal was unsurprisingly the ultimate, the Zoom and the Line6 both had decent modelling of the original. To my ears, I found the Zoom G11 actually sounded better. In terms of effects, well the Zoom had more and do you actually need 65 amps if you only ever really require to 10? So the 22 amps is probably going to be more than you'll ever need anyway. Considering I've seen the Zoom G11 for less than half the price of the Line 6, I'd argue you get way more bang for your buck than the Line6 HLT in this case. A new name in town is the Moore units which also may be a possibility at this price point. To be fair, I've always had a soft spot for Zoom as it was my first multi-effects units which my brother is still using to this day. I also loved there Z pedal which gave you the standard Wah up and down, but also incorporated different tone adjustments with the side to side feature as well. Very innovative. Also the mutli-fx 50 stompboxes are amazing, incorporating 150+ pedals in one pedal is superb and best of all even those who normally run away from multi-effects are finally finding them very easy to use, adjust and most of all enjoy. Zoom get's the dive in and play area of the guitar community but it's backed with great quality. For the money, unless your going to stick with a single manufacturer, the Zoom G11 looks like a winner here. My only problem, well Fractal FX are bringing units like the FM3 into town and best of all, finally getting the prices into a more competitive price point. Looks like you could obtain a Fractal FM3 for example for cheaper than a Line6 Helix lt here, so that will certainly stir the pot. Perhaps a comparison between these units or even simply an add on demo of the pieces you played but with a Fractal FM3 to allow further comparison would be nice and I'm sure greatly appreciated by the guitar community. Many thanks for sharing, I got a lot out of this video.
Hi, thank ou so much, I'm really happy that you like the video and to have been of some help!!!
Thank you also for sharing your experience and your findings....interesting points....
You're videos on modellers are the best here on YT. Great playing
Thank you Christian!!! I'm really happy that you appreciated the content and the playing!!!
Leo you are my favorite reviewer, and one of the best groove/technical guitarists on YT!
Thank you for such a great compliment that really makes me happy!!!!
Leo, great reviews! I see the g11 has dropped to $599 here in the US. Very tempting at that price point.
Hi, Alex, thank you!!! yes... a pretty big decease of the price since the launch...
Thank you for your message!
Lol. They're actually $799
Great video as always! Normally at the mid and upper range multi-effects there’s nothing has an onboard drum machine, nothing more than a basic looper, but the G11 has them both, which could be quite useful to some of us, like when we’re inspired by a tone, we come up with some cool riffs or licks, then we can just start record our ideas right away on the same device and not to having it plugged in to our interfaces or other pedals, on the other hand, sometimes we just come up with some cool stuff when playing with a drum track… so i think the G11 could be very creative as well.
Ok Owen, thank you for sharing!
I always watch the "2 cents" first! Really good job Leo, keep rockin'!!
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@@LeoGibsonGtr oh man!! Cheers from Brazil!! 🤜🏻🤛🏻🎸🎸🎸 Your work helps me a lot!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@andre77coelho Thank you for letting me know...this makes me happy 😊!
Both sound very good. The biggest thing I noticed is that the ZOOM sounded a bit more compressed and less "open" compared to the HELIX - which back to back made it sound a little bit more like an "effect" than the HELIX - the HELIX compared very, very well to the real amp IMO - BUT the ZOOM has a nice hands-on interface, drum machine and looper for practice/writing and the price is much more attractive. If you weren't hearing these back to back, you wouldn't know what you are missing with the ZOOM .
Hi, thank you so much for sharing your findings!!!
You keep making the best comparison videos. Thumbs up and thanks.
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Greeetings from Brazil! Nice review!
Thank you, I'm happy that you like the review!!
That legato was amazing! As for the sound, imo Zoom and Helix sound similar in this one.
Thank you, really appreciated! Thank you also for sharing your opinion!!!
The 5 mins loop though, good review ❤️
Thank you! Really appreciated!!!
@@LeoGibsonGtr good day, what would you recommend for a bed room guitar player, the Helix floor board or the mooer GE300? I never gig, but if you recommend the helix I might go for it😁
Great playing, that run you did dropped my jaw 1:36
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You probably dont give a shit but if you are stoned like me atm you can stream pretty much all the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Been watching with my gf for the last few months =)
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@Heath Erik Yup, I have been watching on InstaFlixxer for since december myself :D
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genial me gusto el cabezal de marshll exelente, el resto suenan muy parecido,,, excelente guitarrista
Thank you so much for your feedback and for sharing your findings!
Very good comparison, and we can easily hear that both the modellers sound dull compared to the real amp.
Thank you, really appreciated!!!
@@LeoGibsonGtr can you record once again by increasing the treble and presence in both modellers so that it sound close enough?
This is a great comparison and is giving me a lot to think about Capability to load more than one amp and parallel effects in the LT is important to me, however, the balanced out of the G11 and touch screen may be equally important. I think I too would settle for a G300 and wait for the next newer updated versions of all the current units out there.
HI David, thank you so much! Thank you also for sharing your opinion!
Dose the zoom g11 has the parallel so I can keep using the amp volume, bass, Treble ?
Hi, may I ask you what do you mean with "parallel"?
thank you
@@LeoGibsonGtr What I am after is 2 different amps, left and right "stereo" one in each speaker.
Yes, Helix is a lot more versatile....
damn! that solo was amazing! and i'm quite surprised by the Zoom's sound quality!
Thank you, when you like my playing ... I'm happy 😃!!!
Good god....this guy can absolutely shred 🎸
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Leo Gibson you’re welcome
And we appreciate YOU for sharing all of your talent and information 🎸
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Awesome comparison... fm3 is really better than all in my opinion but just really wish if it had more foot switches only...but recently i found overloud thu ios have a rigplayer,which is another form of capture the entire rig like mooer mnrs technology n it beats for the tone..u may chk that out if possible..😊
Hi, thank you!!! I need to find the time...thank you for your suggestion and for sharing your opinion!
You do great compares mate. The name kills me Leo Fender Gibson. Was your Dad a guitarist? You are a very good guitarist as well. I Enjoy your stuff.
Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you like the videos!!!
Yes, the name is exactly that...I think it's easy to remember for a guitarist...😀
Actually my father didn't play guitar....he told me that my grandfather played guitar...unfortunately I never met him ..
Very good job, thanks a lot ! 😊 A french guitarist
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These 2 units sound very close to capturing the Marshall sound. Price and size are the biggest factors for me. If I only had these 2 to choose from, Helix for home and recording use,. Zoom may be better for road use due to size and weight, but I don't know how durable it is. Axe FX is the leader of the pack, as you mentioned. Thanks for another great and detailed analysis and another great song.
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Thank you Chris!!!!
Strange that g11 needs to gain in maximum.
Maybe there is somewhere input level needed to turn up?
And helix and g11 sounds very close to each other but not as reach as real marshall
Hi, there should not be any problem with the input level. Thank you for your question and for sharing your opinion!
@@LeoGibsonGtr i mean input level of G11 can be boosted to match the gain of real marshall with 50% gain.
But in my zoom g5n i found that lowering input level (40%) and using boost between amp and cab(with boost=35 and tone = 60) gives sound more like real amp. But needed to raise the gain in amp
G5n and G11 amps sounds the same, difference is IR cabs in g11
with the same setting, i have à high gain sound!!!!!
Nice review, Leo lml I liked the G11 a little more, but it was a marginal difference.
Hi, thank you! Thank you also for sharing your opinion!
Zoom for ever
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Hi, thank you for sharing!
Please please please!
I'm Brazilian
Zoom G11 for 3700 R$ or Pod Go Line 6 for 2700 R$?
I like to play cover musics, wich one i can "recreate" the same timbres or closer of famous and various artists?
Hi Bruce,
all my opinions are in this video. I would care about the genre, as both are capable to reproduce it. I don't know how much a difference of 1000R$ is for you...but it seems a lot...therefore I would go with the cheaper option.
Wow! Super awesome song at the start!? Your music??!
Hi, yes, my music, you can find a playlist of songs of mine here: th-cam.com/play/PL5d6_Yq6oCrwnnNHTA0KoVX-H6L1Jo134.html
Thank you very much, when you like my music...I'm happy!
@@LeoGibsonGtr awesome! What was this song called?
Another great video Leo. I too was actually surprised how close the G11 sounded to the Helix. One of the strengths of the G11 is its ability to load 3rd Party IR’s, a featured not found on their other pedals.
Also thanks for giving your 2 cents at the end. You always have a fair and grounded opinion and it is very much appreciated.
Wishing you and your channel much success. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Chris, really appreciated!!!
Hi ;)....On the Marshall amp comparison, Zoom sounds much better, the line 6 sounded really bad to me actually. Regarding the Zoom outputs, are you sure they are unbalanced outputs? They don t mention if it is balanced or unbalanced on their webpage, but just because they are not XLR outs doesn t mean they are unbalanced.....I find it hard to believe they did this unit with unbalanced outs...These would be really bad. Thanks for the demo Leo....Very nice:) I quite liked the zoom actually ;)
Hi, as regards the G11 out, in the user manual there is written "Standard mono phone jack", therefore they are unbalanced. If they were balanced they should have been TRS jacks (which are stereo).
Thank you!
@@LeoGibsonGtr Hi....I understand what you mean. Thanks for explaining. I dont associante TS and TRS with mono or stereo, but just with balanced and unbalanced ;)..Thanks Leo
You are welcome. Yes, basically balanced cable can be with XLR jacks or TRS jacks, which are stereo jacks. If the jack is mono, it is for sure unbalanced.
@@LeoGibsonGtr Right. Thanks for the clarification. It s weird we use for example on audio interface, a stereo cable to send a mono signal, because L/R are mono outs....So we should have a Mono balanced cable. Why using a stereo cable to carry a mono signal? LoL....I m just thinking about it, i m not a real expert on electrical stuff, sorry ;) Thanks for being so kind and explaining Leo ;)I m an engineer, but mechanical, heheh ;)
Hi, the stereo cable is necessary for the signal to be balanced and to cancel the noise. Basically two copy of the same signal are running trough the cable, but phase inverted...the man who invented this trick ... was a genius...
Great as usual Leo. Have you already tried the Nux MG300 ? I hear goodies about it. Keep going ! Sorry ! Just saw your MG300 video, forget about 😀
Thank you!!!! Yes, I've done few videos about the NUX...a pretty solid option!
Zoom g11 is great. 👍
Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion!!!
@@LeoGibsonGtr Thank U, Sir
Sir, please difference between Guitar processor vs Guitar synthesizer.
This Difference not available any website or youtube.
What’s your personal opinion as you’ve played both ?
Hi, my opinion is in "my 2 cents" section of the video at 10:38. I would not take any of he two...instead of the G11 I would take the Mooer GE 300 and instead of the Helix I would take the FM3.
Thank you for your question and sorry for late answering
Hi good video thanks.
What about the Headrush?
Thank you Joe, the Headrush is also a solid option. I've done several comparison videos, for instance comparing it to the BOSS GT 1000, but not yet against the Zoom G11....maybe in the future (I'm not putting the link to these videos here, as sometime YT delete messages with links).
Thank you for your message!
Hi Leo! Do you know if the new manufactured Helix LT have mechanical problems with the expression pedal? Lots of people have had problems with it.
Hi Mati, unfortunately I don't know. I have a pretty old one, which I bough second hand.
Obviously, if someone knows something, please drop us a message!
Thank you!
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Niiiiceeeeeee !!!!! Showwwww
Thank you so much, I'm really happy that you like the show!!!
Sorry, did you say you’d go for Zoom G300?, I don’t find such a pedal. Perhaps is the G3Xn ?, thank you.
i think he meant the Mooer GE300 🙌🏻
The real deal has much more harmonic richness and "grind" than the models. The G11 sounded very similar if not identical to the Helix, especially in a mix. Both modelers have usable tones and sound good in a mix. The real deal still is the winner in this comparison. The demo song was fantastic as usual. I really enjoy your creativity and it's a pleasure to listen to you play. Looking forward to more of your videos God bless and rock on 😎🎸👍
Thank you, this is really a great compliment, that makes me happy! Thank you also for sharing your opinion!!!
I have little problem with Helix LT. I connect Helix Like USB Interface and play with backing track from YT. I have to turn down backing track volume to 20-30% because Guitar volume is very low. Its normal or is any way to fix IT?
when changing to another patch, is there any lag?
Great question, I know helix struggles with that even so the idea of snapshots took off since it is immediate. I also wonder if it has that slight hiccup that I’ve heard most units suffer from
Great comparo as usual, we are so unfair to you and always expect the best impartial stuff from you every time 🤣. Would request you to also include a section on quality of effects for such multifx units. That is a pretty important consideration as many of us use such devices in the amp fx loop. Verdict on the Quality of 5-6 prominent amp and cabinet sim will also add further value to such comparisons. Sometimes value is not just an algebraic sum of features but the quality of it too. There is huge difference in the verb, delay, mod, od effects between helix and zoom who are both pioneers in guitar effects in their own price points, hope I am making sense. Thanks again.
Hi, thank you! Your suggestion totally make sense. I'm a little bit reluctant in doing such comparisons...with amp models we have the reference amp, that is the real amp...with effects it's much more difficult to find a reference...if not impossible...and typically we also have many different variances of the same effect in the same unit...for instance spring reverb, hall reverb, plate reverb...so the risk is to get lost or to give really biased opinions. I will think about it...thank you for your suggestion!
@@LeoGibsonGtr You are a biased reviewer, replace it or people will replace you.
The real marshall is different and much better comparing with both Helix and Zoom.
Hi, Marcelo, thank you for your message!
Great video! Do you think the helix lt even though it was released some time ago would be a more advantageous purchase than buying the more up-to-date g11 zoom?
Everyone says helix has the best effects... modulations... and better IR's even though it's older.
So I'm in doubt between the Helix lt or the zoom g11 or the HX stomp xl... Could you give me an opinion please? It would help me a lot!
Hi Daniel, it's pretty hard to give a definitive answer. It depends on your needs and your taste...Between the line 6 and the zoom I don't see a difference in terms of newer or older unit...the Quad Cortex is really a new unit, with modern features like the 7" touch screen, but among the zoom and the line 6 I don't see a technological gap. As regards IR, typically you are gonna use 3rd party IRs, so also here I don't see a specific difference. As regards effects, well it really depends on what you like...I'm more on the Boss or Fractal side as regards effects, as I'm much more used to their effects. Nevertheless I thing I would be happy even with the effects of the Zoom or the Line 6. Finally, if I had to choose, now I think I would get the Line 6 as I think they are holding their value better than the Zoom.
Thank you for your message!
just want to ask u leo dos the screen of G11 got heat under the unit !?
I didn't noticed it...I have to check it out...
Hi Leo and all! I just got my G11 and have not been able to connect unit to register with Zoom Guitar Lab using windows and Type C connection.Any idea what i'm doing wrong??
Hi, I use a Mac so I'm not sure. Here some suggestions: did you download the drivers? do you computer support usb c?
Sorry, but having a Mac, I don't no exactly what is the procedure with windows.
Hi @@LeoGibsonGtr Drivers are installed. Normally I can charge devices on PC with Type C. Will try with USB host from G11 to PC next. Thinking it not being recognized has to be with my pc type c.
Hi, I'm sorry, but not having a pc I don't have experience with these problems. Obviously if someone has better info, please drop a message. Thank you!
Hello! So zoom had another firmware update and now am able to connect to PC.
But as much as I am enjoying, I am going to return for a mooer. Heavily leaning towards the Ge300 (Great upload on those units Leo), but I want to check the 250 again.
Also! Zoom editor and sharing is exciting prospect!
When Korg AX3G vs Line 6 pod Bean??
Hi, I don't have the Korg AX3G....I will check it out...Thank you for your suggestion!
@@LeoGibsonGtr great!
next video gt1000 please 😊
😊 Thank you for your suggestion!
@@LeoGibsonGtr Boss SY-1000 (guitar synthesizer), please :-)
Juraj Bakša yeah that’s a beast machine (apple to oranges comparison, but hey I won’t complain😀)
@@LeoGibsonGtr Boss SY-1000 vs. Boss GT-1000: AMP modelling comparison
I compared the gt1000 to ax8 and the amps in the ax8 is so much better to the point that there is no comparison almost, just to dial a good rock tone in the gt1000 takes time and never felt or sounded good to me but in the ax8 it's a different story, what do you think Leo? I know you don't have ax8 but it's close to FM3 anyway
super!!!
Thank you sooooo much!!!
I think zoom doesn't sponsor your videos😂
I have watched many of your videos and when it comes to comparing other modelers with zoom, you will give edge to the other modeler calling it to be of superior quality then the zoom.
It often ends up "Even zoom has more then XXX, the quality of the XXX is better"
And when the other Modeler has more simulators then all of a sudden the quality of the zoom wipes out.
Well, actually neither of these comparison videos is sponsored...therefore I don't see the points...For instance I have never received a penny from Line 6...these are my opinions and of course you may disagree, and that's totally fine. By the way, I have purchased both these units with my own money...
Thank you for your message
@@LeoGibsonGtr I appreciate your views, But as I have watched your videos, It clearly seems you do not like Zoom's Sound
Well, but if I don't like a brand sound or features ... it does not mean that I'm paid/ sponsored by the other brand in the comparison...'cause that's not true
Thanks.
I'm wondering why you would review these pedals together. The Line 6 is $1200. The Zoom is half that at $600. And to me it was indistinguishable from the Helix. I mean, do we actually need access to 60+ amps?
Hi Kevin, the price fluctuate over the time. When it first came out, the price of the G11 was higher, and at the moment of this test it was 750 vs 900 of the Helix. Nevertheless, many of you requested this comparison and as you said there could be things that influence the price (like the number of amps modeled) that are not of interest for some of us.
Thank you for your message!
Good video
Thank you, I'm happy that you like the video!!!
G11👍
Thank you for sharing!
Hello! Great video! I found a Zoom G11 for 350 dollars used, and was wondering if it’s worth buying or if I should save up for the Helix LT instead. Thank for the help!
Hi Albin, thank you, I'm happy that you like the video!
350 is a good price, but I think that it depend on your needs. I would suggest to check out the comparison chart in the video to verify if there is any characteristic of the Helix that you need and that is missing in the Zoom. Furthermore, I would suggest you to verify if there is any specific amp that you like and that is not available in the zoom.
Thank you!
@@LeoGibsonGtr Thanks for the help! I have heard that the Helix has better sounds overall, but I really like the sounds from the Zoom too. I also like the touchscreen on the Zoom. I now know that they sound similar. I also appreciate the chart you made in the video, it makes everything very clear.
Your video was really helpful for me, thanks again!
You are welcome, and I'm happy that you find the video useful!
I confess I could not see any difference between helix x g11
Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion. I would like to point out that the gain in the Zoom was maxed out where in the Helix it was at 8 and this tell us that the Helix has more gain excursion. Thank you for your message
the g11 solo have more more delay for me
Hi, thank you for sharing!
Very good vídeo!!!
Like! Like! Like!!!!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 😊
@@LeoGibsonGtr Leo, I would like to get the IR gremback and the IR custon that you use. Where can I buy?
Hi, I use the RedWirez Ir package. It is a Marshall1960A-G12Ms-SM57-Cone-1in
Thank you for your question!
The short answer is: ToneX
Hi, thank you for sharing.
I only know what my ears hear. And to my ears the G11 sounded better.
Hi, thank you for sharing!
Zoom boss mejor
Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion!
@@LeoGibsonGtr de nada compadre
My ears are bleeding
I'd go LINE6 then, obviously better, no contest.
Hi, thank you for sharing your opinion!!!
@@LeoGibsonGtr your review makes it very clear, Leo. thank you for your help this far. Now I wonder what to do with my old G3Xn here.
You are welcome!
This dude absolutely hate helix
Hi, well...not really...
Thank you for sharing