The distortion can be used for anything, but it does Metal particularly well. There is even a patch called “Walk” that mimics Pantera pretty accurately. The lower gain sounds are good for a basic crunch sound or Blues lead tone. The distortion sounds less digital than Zoom’s previous efforts, definitely a step up… If we needed convincing that the Mooer GE150 offered outstanding value for money, even a cursory trawl through the 200 presets onboard did the job. It is indeed scaled down from the GE300's slate, with around half as many models on offer, but we think we have the cream of the crop here, and certainly more than enough to satisfy the vast majority of players.

user slots to load in your favorite 3rd party IR files to recreate the dynamics and feel of a real tube amp. The Interface: While you can easily hook the MOOER up to your computer and edit the patches via USB, much like the BOSS Katana and Line 6 products, I found it easier to use the controls on the front of the device than the software.I honestly cannot believe the quality of both units since they come with such a budget-friendly price. For hardly any money, you can be making some cool sounds. Which one you choose will be up to which features you prefer. This is no downsized GE300, however, and that becomes apparent while delving into the effects selection. There’s a reasonable selection, but you’re limited in terms of tweaking: each effect offers only three or four parameters, which limits your choice when it comes to modulations. We’d recommend avoiding the shonky pitch shifter, but the delays and reverbs are stellar, if a bit vanilla.

Zoom has been making affordable multi-FX units for about two decades now. Even their big flagship models are very easy on your wallet. The G1X is their most compact full-featured model and is an update from the original G-series,

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So what does MOOER offer for such a low price? Let’s take a look at the specs and features. Features Of The MOOER GE150 With just the front panel controls, you can change the MOOER’s signal chain, edit each effect, and even change what the expression pedal does. All of this is achieved by the press of a few buttons. DI Interface: The Zoom G1X works really well as a direct box into your computer interface. This is where you will need those cabinet IR functions. It simulates the amp really well and works great as a desktop unit for your home studio.

I can whole-heartedly recommend both units to guitarists of any experience level. I mean, I would totally use these in the studio for getting different tones that my amps usually couldn’t achieve. Support for third-party impulse responses (IR) from 3rd party vendors for up to 10 user presets (IRs up to 512 pts.)Some of the effect presets that Zoom has in the unit sound other-worldly and transform your guitar into an entirely different instrument. Add to that the drum machine quality, and looper potential and you have a recipe for endless jam sessions. Standouts include the Mesa Mk3 and Jazz 120 models on the clean side and chuggers will rejoice in the 5150 and Engl Powerball sounds, but tweak-freaks will be slightly limited in comparison to GE300 owners, with only three or four parameters, and we're not fans of the pitch shifter. Elsewhere, however, the delays and reverbs are more than respectable offerings.