Zoom G11

A Zoom flagship designed for creators

With over 30 years of experience in guitar multi-effects, Zoom positions the G11 as a showcase model: a machine tailored to explore amp combinations, stack effects, and move from idea to a finished preset without wasting time. Its approach emphasizes sound creation, with classic amp modeling and original designs, as well as great freedom around cabinet simulations via IR.

For whom and in which styles?

The G11 is aimed at guitarists who want a complete pedalboard for live, rehearsal, or direct recording. It suits both intermediate musicians who want ready-to-play sounds and advanced guitarists seeking to sculpt every detail (IR, complex chains, routing with loops and MIDI). Blues, rock, pop, metal, worship, ambient: the G11 covers a wide range and makes the most sense on an FRFR system or directly through PA/audio interface to best preserve amp and speaker simulations.

Ergonomics, editing, and connectivity: a true pedalboard

It features a very natural "pedals + amp" logic: five footswitches, an expression/volume pedal, an amp-style control section, and a touchscreen that makes editing fast. For creation, you have 240 user presets, 68 built-in rhythms to work on timing, and a 5-minute stereo looper for layering. The 2 send/return loops allow you to insert your favorite pedals (mono or stereo), while MIDI In/Out facilitates synchronization and control of other devices. The USB-C port also serves as an audio interface for direct recording into your DAW, and a USB-A port allows IR import and firmware updates. Wireless iOS connection is possible via a dedicated adapter (optional) for mobile editing.

Sound

The Zoom G11 offers a modern, precise, and mix-ready sonic foundation, with dynamics that respond well to attack and guitar volume. The amp models and IRs allow you to switch from a rounder "amp in the room" sound to a more focused "studio" rendering. New saturations like Razor Drive (comb filter distortion) and Wave Shaper (harmonically enriched waveform) bring denser and more original textures, while modulations like Geminos (doubling/triple layering) or SwellVibe invite pads and atmospheres. The result: an inspired multi-effects designed to build a personal sonic identity.

Technical specifications

Effects	Multi-effects, Looper & Drum Machine	Type	sector
Format	Pedalboard	Use	electric guitar
Cabinet Simulator	22	Color	Black

Maximum simultaneous effects	amp + 9 effects	Built-in rhythms	68
User presets	240	Main display	12.7 cm TFT color LCD, 800 x 480
Sampling frequency	44.1 kHz	Secondary displays	6 dot-matrix LCDs, 128 x 32
A/D conversion	24 bit, 128x oversampling	Navigation	touch (drag-and-drop, swipe)
D/A conversion	24 bit, 128x oversampling	Input	6.35 mm mono jack; nominal level -20 dBu; impedance (line) 500 kilo-ohms
Signal processing	32 bit	Return	2 x 6.35 mm mono jacks; nominal level -20 dBu; impedance (line) 1 mega-ohm
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz (+1 dB / -2 dB), 10 kilo-ohm load	Aux In	3.5 mm stereo mini-jack; nominal level -10 dBu; impedance (line) 10 kilo-ohms
Input signal-to-noise ratio	123 dB	Left/Right	6.35 mm mono jacks; max level INST/LINE +11.4 dBu / +19 dBu (10 kilo-ohm load or higher)
Residual noise	Left/Right INST/LINE -99.5 dBu / -92.5 dBu; SEND -99.0 dBu	Phones	6.35 mm stereo jack; max line level +11.4 dBu (10 kilo-ohm load or higher); headphones 24 mW + 24 mW (32 ohm load)
Cabinet emulations	22	Send	2 x 6.35 mm mono jacks; max line level +11.4 dBu (10 kilo-ohm load or higher)
Built-in IRs	70	Effects loops	2 send/return (2 mono or 1 stereo)
User IR slots	130	External expression pedal input	6.35 mm jack (FP-02M)
Looper	stereo, 5 minutes