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Empress Effects Zoia Demo (In Stereo - Please use Headphones)

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Entire demo is in stereo. Please use headphones or proper monitor system for best sonic experience
In this demo we're checking out the Empress Zoia as an expansive guitar effect, a synthesizer and as a magical MIDI controller. Strap in, it's gonna be a wild ride!
So what is Zoia? Well, besides being an endless sonic wormhole, it’s basically a modular synthesizer in pedal format, supplying you with a ton of audio, control and interface modules as well as a bunch of already pre-made effects, providing you with a wide-open sonic canvas to create all of the wild sounds and instruments your crazy creative mind can dream up. So let’s check it out!
Great Zoia Tutorials:
Cuckoo - Zoia Mega Tutorial: • ZOIA Mega Tutorial 1
Abunchofpedals - How to Build Effects: • ZOIA How To: Build Eff...
Musikmkrbf - Four Voice Poly Synth: • Zoia Patch Two - Four ...
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Guitars and Synths used:
Jennings Navigator
Empress Effects Zoia
Arturia Keystep
Pedals used:
Meris Ottobit Jr. - thepedalzone.com/ottobit-jr/
Meris Midi I/O - thepedalzone.com/midi-i-o/
Amps used:
Fender Deluxe Reverb 65 RI mic'd with an Aston Stealth
Peavey Classic 50 212 mic'd with an Aston Spirit

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26 дек 2019

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@maxxkarma 4 года назад

My wife wants me to unsubscribe.

@maxxkarma 4 года назад

rusclemania7 7 hahaha. That is in fact actually what she calls it.

@7wheels Год назад

😂😂😂

@johnbryan1049 10 месяцев назад

My wife caught me watching this and signed us up for marriage counseling.

@skyrocketdaydream 4 года назад

Anything you touch just sounds beautiful.

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Crazy kind of you to say. Thank you 🙏

@danielbertola7868 2 года назад

Zoia has saved me thousands of dollars by quenching my thirst for modular synthesizers.

@edthejester 4 года назад

You always remind me of a captain saluting us. Captain Stefan, sailing the sonic waves. Keep navigating those lush pools of ambient bliss!

@soundisles 4 года назад

That Ottobit sequencer / filter wizardry - oh my lanta Stefan! Glad I listened to this on headphones. You nailed the ambient tones and truly made the ZOIA soar.

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Means the world to me, my friend! That part was my favorite discovery as well. Zoia is so powerful as a creative MIDI controller. Truly opens up new worlds for the pedals you already own 😊

@MadeAirbreak 4 года назад

Great demo!!! Love that you included the patch storage segment. Usually it's really risky for my economy to be watching your demos, due to the following wave of excitement. But not this time. Already own it. Phew saved me some money there.

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Congrats on "saving money" and thanks for the kind comment about the demo 😊🙏

@edwardmackinnon2685 10 месяцев назад

You nailed it - watched a lot of videos of this thing being used and most demos aren’t exploiting its major feature - 2 channels / stereo. By taking the separate channels and coloring each individually you’ve really demonstrated how this box goes to a whole other level.

@ethermod307 2 года назад

As a guitar player who got into modular synthesizers a few years ago, I'm glad to see them both combined in this crazy modular pedal. It's an amazing platform for creating your own sounds. And it believe it's worth the time you'll invest in it. For those who are into modular synthesizers this is going to be a breeze.

@shakesquire84 11 месяцев назад

I’ve come from the future to say I wish guitar demo channels had half the musicianship I see here. Thanks Stefan.

@thepedalzone 11 месяцев назад

Gosh! Thank you so much, kind time traveler. Means the world to me, now and in the future to come ❤

@johnbryan1049 10 месяцев назад

Great Scott

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Thank you so much for watching, gang! I hope you enjoyed the demo. If you did, then please consider leaving a like, comment or sharing the video with your gear nerdy friends. Every action goes such a long way. If you have questions about Zoia, then don't ask me, ask Empress. I'm almost as much in the dark as you, but damn this pedal is fun. One of the most fun demos of made all year :D

@nathanblackmass2340 4 года назад

Thanks a lot for your demos, it convince me to give a second try to my Zoia, wich is too amazing to leave my pedalboard, but soooo much frustrating ^^ Did you share your patches on patchstorage ? (they sound amazing !) ? Also a link to patchstorage sources could be nice (I found them easily but maybe someone can be intressted !)

@josebarahona7114 4 года назад

bro, your demos always make me cry dawg. that shit was beautiful.

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

I’m honored to hear that my demos are able to transport you and your soul to new places. Makes all the work worth it ❤️🙏

@RP-mp4ow 3 года назад

This, so far, is the only demo that sounded compelling to me. Good work

@thepedalzone 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@rjakobej 4 года назад

Wow - I love your videos and seeing you used my synth patch just made my day! You even improved upon it which is something I'll try as well. Keep it up, this is one of my favorite YT channels :-)

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

I’m super stoked to hear you’re watching the channel, man. I really like your synth patch. Truly shows how amazing Zoia can sound as a synthesizer. You did well, my friend 😊👌

@CorbCorbin 4 года назад

Good call on Spiralcaster! I went through most of his videos a couple weeks ago, and have been subbed since. Really enjoy his style, in both playing and how he demos.

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Happy to hear you're enjoying Cohen's videos as well. He's a great musician.

@smithscarborough 3 года назад

Awesome! Amazing tones you got there. And really cool pedal. Thanks for sharing!

@thepedalzone 3 года назад

Really happy you enjoyed the demo 🙏

@rickc2102 4 года назад

Ridiculously versatile! And that auto-composing patch you demoed was as beautiful as it was blue. I'm thinking this could make good use of my microbrute.

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Happy you dig it, man! Zoia is an ambient marvel, that’s for sure 😊

@MartinvonBargen 4 года назад

A warm hello to Denmark from chilly Norway. Beautiful music as always and very inspiring. Cheers for another great review

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Martin von Bargen - Hey, man!! Og mange tak 😊🙏 I’m really happy you enjoyed the demo. Means a lot to me.

@RideSonRide 4 года назад

First of all, congrats on your great work and thanks for your enormous contribution!! I bought my Zoia like two months ago and (to my luck) it's arrived to the Argentinian customs a few weeks ago. (SO damn coronavirus , as soon as the nightmare begins to pass i will have it with me) - I already watched nearly 20 hours of videos of the genius work of lots of dudes (including you), and listened to all of the samples you all shared, and downloaded more than a hundred of ".bin" files hahahaha... I think your Pitch Pong and your Ambient Bloops would be very useful to me. I guess I will be able to create something similar whenever I am able to put my hands in the magical box, but if you upload them to patchstorage you will be forever in my prayers !! haha THANKS!!!!

@Petrpans7 4 года назад

You always made this, amazing sounds in any pedal, best regards have a happy holidays!

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Thank you very much! 🙏😊

@pablojohnny 4 года назад

1 minute in and I already need one ha ha ! You are a master mind at working pedals out and making them sound awesome !!

@pablojohnny 4 года назад

Oh jeepers! After an astral zen bath he goes next level with the freak show bleepy loops then take off with that mad amazing fuzz ... wowza Stefan! Oh my I’ve kept listening... that delay post the fuzz is genius too! This is the best thing I’ve seen of yours!

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Thank you so much! I'm truly speechless.... Just so happy you enjoyed the tones. Zoia is a masterpiece.

@peadookie Год назад

1:31 practically brings a tear to they eye man. Like, genuinely beautiful.

@thepedalzone Год назад

Gosh... Thank you so much ❤

@jimmyrobesonmusic 4 года назад

Wow. Only 10 seconds in and I’m impressed! Well done man!

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Awwww. Thanks! It is a super impressive device, that’s for sure 😊

@CorbCorbin 4 года назад

So upset I missed this yesterday! I’ve been patiently waiting your Zoia video, and it doesn’t disappoint. I think I first asked you about it in a 2018 NAMM video you did. 🤣 So many options with this thing.

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Why did I miss this comment? 😊Happy you enjoyed the demo and that it was worth the wait. Zoia is just on another level.

@ArtyShat 4 года назад

That Jennings Navigator is absolutely gorgeous colour, love that matte black directly on the wood, or at least this is how it looks from the video.

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Thanks, man! I love it as well. Just pure perfection in its simplicity 😊

@randomaztec2208 4 года назад

I like your style the sou ds are off the charts and props for the shout out to other you tubers.. Subscribed

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Cheers, man! And thanks for subscribing. Means a lot to me 🙏

@johnbryan1049 10 месяцев назад

This is the best demo of this pedal.

@thepedalzone 10 месяцев назад

Thank you VERY much!

@kevon217 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful tones! Great demo!

@thepedalzone 10 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot!

@homeslice1479 4 года назад

WHOA that Thombo VHS patch sounds a LOT like a Warped Vinyl. Great video Stefan!

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Happy you liked the demo 😊🙏 Yeah, that patch is amazing. There’s so many good ones on patch storage now 🙌

@roccoharris 3 года назад

really brilliant shizz this is--booth the music & the comprehensive vid. bravo, yo!!

@thepedalzone 3 года назад

Thank you kindly!

@pappsco54 4 года назад

Thank you.....for everything....you make the most inspirational you tube videos for pedals........all the best for 2020....please keep making vids...✌🏻❤

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

That is unbelievably kind of you. Thank you. And I promise to keep making videos 😊🙏

@salvatoremautone3272 3 года назад

Added to the wish list. Great review.

@thepedalzone 3 года назад

Thank you! Really happy you liked the video

@aidanclare6602 Месяц назад

I could have listened to this for days

@thepedalzone Месяц назад

I'm honored to hear that!

@thomasnissen1402 4 года назад

Dude yes!!! This is on its way to me right now. Gonna do this, enzo, hedra and polymoon. Endless long nights.

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

You’re in for a ton of ambient fun, my friend 😊

@Nrthrn 4 года назад

brilliant work, man!

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Thank you very VERY much 🙏

@howardanderson3061 4 года назад

I found a ZOIA used for a very fare price, very excited about finally getting one. The ZOIA has been on my wish list since I first heard about it at the Winter NAMM show in 2018. I was really into the Echosystem but couldn't help to notice all the buzz about the ZOIA...This machine could very well be anything and everything that any one would ever need. Very nice sounds Stefan....Thank you!

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Awesome you got one. It is a truly wonderful machine. It can literally make your sonic dreams come true.

@howardanderson3061 4 года назад

@@thepedalzone I can't wait to dive into ZOIA, It really is one of most innovative musical devices to date! You could just use the ZOIA and you wouldn't need anything else.

@mariossavvidis1396 4 года назад

@7:22 soooo good! Awesome demo man!

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Thank you very very much 🙏

@NoCoverCharge 4 года назад

this whole thing is blowing my Mind...Mind Blown...?????!!!!!!!!!!

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

The potential is endless. It is indeed a mind-blowing device

@swiftymcgarnagle4567 3 года назад

Thank you for being awesome:)

@thepedalzone 3 года назад

You're too sweet ❤

@misteraleksi237 4 года назад

Zoia is wonderful and amazing modular pedal!

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Totally is. It’s incredible!

@user-qfcbjwk 4 года назад

This is freaking amazing

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Thank you so much!

@gl00merz 4 года назад

oh god dude. I'm really gonna end up with this, a blooper, mood and SY-1 on my pedal board and probably have zero regrets.

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

That sounds like a really good time 😊

@stolencoats63 3 года назад

Got the mood, trying to find a blooper, and looking for this to put an end to the pedal gas since it covers so many bases and is a good end of chain stereo device!

@987654321ck 2 года назад

Sweet peaceful pieces

@thepedalzone 2 года назад

Thank you! And thanks for listening ❤

@edwincrain986 4 года назад

That's so neat !!

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Cheers! 👌

@Aphelion_Music 4 года назад

Damn, I'm gonna be even more broke in 2020, thanks to you! that was really awesome, got me considering a Zoia

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Haha! Happy you enjoyed the demo, man! Means a lot 😊

@bryanjames5256 2 года назад

I've decided I'm going to invest the time and money to get this beast. Normally I'm a death metal guitar guy, but I've been really into creating soundscapes lately, and this thing looks like the ultimate tool. I wonder what chaos I can create with the Zoia and Ocean Machine in the effects loop. 🤔

@SynthoidSounds Год назад

Excellent demo, well done. Now, of course, I'm going to have to figure out how to afford one of these . . .

@thepedalzone Год назад

Thank you! Hope you get the funds sorted. It's a really unique and inspiring device.

@deanivan3951 Год назад

Thanks brother 🙏🏾

@thepedalzone Год назад

Happy you liked the demo!

@m.g.kroger 3 года назад

The demo is fantastic. The pedal is intimidating....

@thepedalzone 3 года назад

Thanks! Yeah, it's an intimidating pedal at first, but once you get past that point (and trust me, you will get past that point. I was super intimidated by it at first) it's the most inspiring device currently out there. It can become whatever you want it to be. I love using it as a creative MIDI or CV controller.

@m.g.kroger 3 года назад

@@thepedalzone following your channel (and others too) I decided to go for Mood and Drak Star, instead of Zoia. The ambient music oriented sound and the real knob controls seemed to me a better choice. Maybe Zoia will come after one day. All my compliments for you channel, it's really a big help and... full of very good music!!

@spudthompson1434 2 года назад

Are you going to put your patches on patchstorage? Cause these are all fantastic! Really want to play with the ambient bloops and the pitch-pong! :D

@mattjarecki600 4 года назад

This is exactly what makes zoia so special and why I want one. Those keyboard patches and guitar tones were amazing. Especially what you did with the ottobit. Midi is over my head but I do have a native instruments komplete kontrol mk1 and was wondering if I could do with that what you did with the zoia and key step? Thanks!

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Happy you enjoyed the demo! Zoia is just a beast. I was surprised by how amazing it is as a synth. And yeah, you should definitely be able to use Zoia as a synth with your Komplete Kontrol via MIDI. Just hook 'em up and you're ready to go.

@HigherEnergy 2 года назад

Yep I need this! 😂 Damn you Stefan!

@thepedalzone 2 года назад

Happy you enjoyed the demo. Zoia is WILD!

@michaelbreach5862 3 года назад

Do you have those two settings you created uploaded to patch storage? You are seriously a wizard! I love my ZOIA so far- and agree they need a desktop editor. Maybe they will make one someday!

@user-rc3bl1xv6h 3 года назад

Stefan, thank you for such beautiful demos. Are these patches uploaded on patch storage?

@josuezacahua8331 4 года назад

I need it now!

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Go for it! It's unreal.

@lasvador 2 года назад

I saw that this question was asked, but would you be willing to share your patches? This video has got me ready to buy, but I don't know if I can live without those tones you created. Beautiful

@thomaskretzschmar5 3 года назад

I was truly unconvinced by many of the zoia videos. But I hate you, the first patch with the shifting and delays opened my eyes to what is possible with this thing and how I can easily sell 4 pedals on my board and get even more sound out of it

@jesselough 4 года назад

this shit is crazy. beautiful.

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Cheers, man! Kind of you. Zoia is indeed crazy. Crazy inspiring, crazy creative and crazy awesome :)

@HenriksenDolf 3 года назад

there has to be something with your hands...something magical! Not only in this video!

@thepedalzone 3 года назад

I don't know. They just act like my hands have always acted 😊

@cchavez248 4 года назад

Man, I've been waiting and hoping that you would get your hands on the Zoia! WOOT! I wonder how it compares to the Meris Enzo!

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

You can’t really compare Zoia to any pedals. The quality of its sounds fully comes down to the abilities, creativity and algorithmic understanding of the patch creator. It’s really difficult to create guitar synth patches on it. There’s some nice ones on patch storage, but they aren’t as intuitive as Enzo. So if you’re just looking for a guitar synth, then definitely go for Enzo. If you’re looking for a box that can approximate the sounds of other pedals, and be a platform for your own sonic creativity, then Zoia is the answer.

@brwhyon 4 года назад

My wife says I can't watch your videos any more, you're hard on my wallet ! LMAO ! ! BTW, just pulled the trigger on the Mod Duo, can't wait. Zoia is next !

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Haha. I’m “sorry” 😂 Definitely go for Zoia. Sounds like it’s right up your alley if you’re already looking at the Mod Duo

@flynndonaldson9102 3 года назад

please please please upload your ambient bloops patch, or at least a guide on how to create one myself. it is so beautiful!

@andeeee6050 4 года назад

Hey bro! Great review! If I currently have multiple ODs, delays and verbs in my chain, where would you suggest this would be placed? Thanks!

@rjschrei 3 года назад

Beautiful! A bit late due to cancer treatments, but were you ever able to put them on patch storage? Just got one after a long wait.

@ShallieDragon 4 года назад

The Zoia seems really cool, but I'm really intimidated by its complexity. Even watching tutorials on how it works, it seems really hard to wrap your head around. I give people a lot of props for making cool sounds with it, but I'll probably give it a pass.

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Zoia isn’t for everyone. It can be pretty complex. It can also be pretty simple. It all depends on what you want from it. If you just want to set up a serial chain of effects on it like Modulation, Delay and Reverb, then that’s dead simple. If you wanna create elaborate synths or granular micro loopers, then it gets more complex. But every minute you invest into Zoia is worth it, in my book. Not only is it an inspiring tool to create with, but you also gain more knowledge and insight into how effects and synthesizers are actually made. I love Zoia so much 😊

@homeslice1479 4 года назад

You can always just downloaded user-made patches like the ones Stefan shows.

@mattgilbert7347 2 года назад

Same. It seems like a full time job. I already have one of those.

@wilfried5418 4 года назад

This pedal certainly shows off your talent because I’m pretty sure I would get lost in it. That’s what scares me about it...

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

You will get lost in it. First in a “bad way”, but after that initial hurdle, you will get lost in it in the best way possible. I love this pedal so much. Really happy you enjoyed the demo 😊

@sirolly 4 года назад

im going to have to download all the different sounds you got from the different users unto my zoia. Also, on a different note what band shirt is that ? im really digging it

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Go for it, man! There's so many killer patches on patch storage now. It's come a long way since the Zoia was first released. The shirt I'm wearing is not for a band. It's for a pedal brand called Homenoise Effects 😊

@randomaztec2208 4 года назад

Great sounds.. Please put these patches on patchstorage 🙏

@istealhotelsoapful 3 года назад

Hey man have you put any of these patches on patch storage? Would love to use them

@joebowbeer Год назад

01:07 1 Pitch Pong 02:46 2 Ambient Bloops 06:23 3 Patchstorage 06:41 - Loop Forest (Red Means Recording) 07:09 - Shoegaze (Collector//Emitter) 07:38 - Fading Dream (Christopher H. M. Jacques) 07:55 - Synth Guitarp (Christopher H. M. Jacques) 08:11 - Pretty Years (Meanmedianmoge) 08:26 - Old VHS (Thombo) 08:40 - 808 09:01 - OOH YAASS (Daniel Garcia) 09:16 4 ZOIA Synthesis 10:33 5 MIDI Magic

@markschuth8036 3 года назад

Ever play the Red panda particle 2 or Hologram Microcosm? Granular is the big draw and I'm wondering how they compare with Zoia on that? I'm more rock with a side of ambience. Awesome demo!

@Addenbrookeg 4 года назад

Hi would you be able to share the names of the pedals in the background? Thank you. You seriously are a beast at these demos

@T-Hawkeyes 4 года назад

"Endless Sonic Wormhole" - Stefan Fast

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

That’s right. I said that 👍😊

@T-Hawkeyes 4 года назад

@@thepedalzone That has gotta be the best description of this pedal I've eve heard. Love it!

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Ha! Cheers, buddy! 😊 The Zoia’s potential is truly endless.

@jonaseggen2230 4 года назад

Someone should collect Stefan's pedal-poems and present them in a small book.

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Hahahaha!!! That would be awesome! Pedal poems is such a cute, concise and perfect title as well ❤️

@TheAtheistworld 11 месяцев назад

Guys, what looper pedal allows to record a sound ONLY while momentary switch is being pressed down?? And then replay that sound with many various smooth cross fading options available. Also reverse replay and other cool tricks would be a bonus. Does this pedal do that??? Any suggestions?? Big thanks!!

@the5chord 3 года назад

We need a demo of the Empress Reverb if you ever get a chance

@aarondnvn4513 4 года назад

1:31 I’m blown away🚀

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

That’s awesome to hear. Happy you liked it 🙏

@saddestchord7622 4 года назад

This is very cool. And not recorded direct? This is what it sounds like through a Deluxe Reverb? I'm impressed.

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Yeah, all of the guitar examples are played through my Deluxe Reverb and Peavey Classic 50

@boyo3221 3 года назад

can you upload the settings for the octave settings around 1:15 its amazing

@KUXON_music 3 года назад

Can I connect this to RC 505 straight bu using just a mic?

@matcaster 4 года назад

please make a detailed video for the ottobit patch.

@carloscoll5249 Год назад

Is this the pedal to end all pedals? I need to listen to more of this pedal. So far it seems worth the price tag

@EspenFrafalne 4 года назад

Wow! Really nice atmospheric sounds/music! And the Zoia looks like the perfect companion to my Electribe2 synth..! Still... For that price, i will probably buy something else instead... Maybe later...

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Happy you liked the sounds! I think the price of Zoia is more than fair. Zoia can become whatever you want. A custom-made effect specced out to accommodate your own dreams and needs. A multi-fx unit. A custom synthesizer. A generative ambience device. A drum machine. Or the best damn CV/MIDI controller on planet earth. I don't know. I'm pretty blown away by Zoia's endless potential. But I understand if it's too much for a lot of people. Hope you check it out sooner than later.

@stolencoats63 3 года назад

Go check out a chase bliss pedal then come back and say the zoia is too expensive lol

@flynndonaldson9102 3 года назад

also can't seem to find the fading dream patch on patch store... if anyone could help me out that would be greatly appreciated

@portwain 4 года назад

Could you upload these patches you made to patchstorage? They sound amazing.

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Yeah, sure! Just need to clean them up a bit before I can do that. Structurally they are a mess right now, but they work and sound great. Happy you liked them 😊

@lukeburrows3680 4 года назад

ThePedalZone please get these uploaded. Sound awesome!

@erikca70 4 года назад

I looked for them a couple days ago and couldn’t find anything - really looking forward to this as I just got my ZOIA and still learning.

@andrewbingham148 4 года назад

@@thepedalzone Hey Stefan, is this still happening? We'd love to get our hands on these patches!

@tawfeeqm 4 года назад

Following along in hopes of shared patches 🤞

@HigherEnergy 2 года назад

I would love to see you demo the Montreal Assembly purPLL!

@thepedalzone 2 года назад

Seems like a fun pedal. I love PLL Harmonizers

@mattgilbert7347 2 года назад

I don't understand this stuff but you sure make some nice sounds with it. I'll stick to tweaking Tubescreamers and Boss delays :)

@ivana1755 4 года назад

How do you feel Zoia being called the first of the Diamond age of pedals?

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

I don't feel anything about that. People like to categorise things and put them in boxes. I understand the label though. But my feelings about Zoia in general is that it rules!

@duncanjones7310 4 года назад

damn that daniel garcia patch makes me want to buy one so bad

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Go for it! The pedal is endless. It can be whatever you want it to be. I freaking love it so much 😊

@Lamartian 2 года назад

It would be nice if somebody could create a Zoia demo where they treat it like a basic guitar multi-fx unit. I don't mind digging into the complexity as long as I can get started with reverb, delay, trem, etc., relatively easily. Yeah, I'd like to mess around until I come up with unique stuff, but for $500 I'd like it to cover the basics.

@Christsykes 4 года назад

Stefan, will those first two be uploaded on PatchStorage?

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Yeah sure. I’ll gladly do that 😊

@Christsykes 4 года назад

@@thepedalzone Thank you!

@boyo3221 3 года назад

please upload pitch pong settings.... please 🙏

@Paolo_Pino 4 года назад

fantastic t-shirt, where can I get one?

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

I got it from my buddy Willem at Homenoise Effects. Write him and hear if he has more shirts in stock :) homenoise-effects.com/

@DandoMusicGroup 4 года назад

are these the patches from the factory settings, or is it possible to download them for free anywhere?

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

No, I don't really use any of the factory presets in this demo. The two first patches you're hearing are patches I made. Then I go through a bunch of different patches from the Zoia patch storage, which you can find at patchstorage.com. There's a ton of user created patches there, and the selection just gets bigger and better with every day that passes. The synth patch is also one I found on patchstorage, and then I lightly tweaked it to fit my needs. The final MIDI controller patch is one I made on the fly to show off what's possible.

@gynnexe 10 месяцев назад

What is the difference between a Boss SY-200 and Empress Zoia? I’m kinda torn which one to get. What is more sensible to articulate into a hybrid set up?

@thepedalzone 10 месяцев назад

SY-200 is a dedicated guitar synth pedal, with a bunch of pre-made sounds that'll instantly turn your guitar into a synth. Zoia is a modular playground. It can be whatever you want it to be. It can be a multi-fx unit. A specialised custom effect. A synth. A Midi controller and much much more, but YOU have to create what you want from the ground up via the modules available in the unit. So Zoia has a really steep learning curve. If you want synth sounds, and you want a plug-and-play solution, then it's SY-200 all the way. If you on the other hand want to create sounds that you imagined and that you built, then it's Zoia.

@toen1939 4 года назад

God bagjul og et godt lydår :-)

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Jamen i lige måde da 😊🎄🙌

@user-qfcbjwk 4 года назад

Just a little question : is it possible to run a guitar and a midi controller at the same time in the zoia ? Like guitar left in/left out and midi in/right out ? I wonder if it can run both a synth and a guitar in live condition, that would be super cool

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's possible 👍

@user-qfcbjwk 4 года назад

@@thepedalzone So that pedal is paradise !

@CLaw-tb5gg 4 года назад

I can never work out whether I want one of these since I really don't understand it and thus don't know what the possibilities are. I suspect Empress are probably running into that factor a fair bit when trying to sell these.

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

The possibilities are endless. It can practically be almost anything you want. That's both the scary part and the inspiring part.

@rjschrei 3 года назад

Are your patches available in patch storage?

@wighttoan 3 года назад

Can one person play the Zoia with a midi keyboard, and another person play it as a guitar pedal at the same time?

@emilianoibarra3537 2 года назад

can you create tap tempo function? and use an expression pedal with the zoia?

@thepedalzone 2 года назад

Yes :)

@emilianoibarra3537 2 года назад

@@thepedalzone could you please make a video on how to do that?

@HardestManInTarot 4 года назад

Did you post a link to the patches you made in this video?

@thepedalzone 4 года назад

I have not. Have not uploaded them to patchstorage. The patches are a mess, and simply haven't had time to clean them up.

@HardestManInTarot 4 года назад

@@thepedalzone No worries. I really enjoyed it.

@ruisousa7967 3 года назад

Is this pedal like the other multi fx pedals or is it more like a synth, or maybe something between?

@thepedalzone 3 года назад

This pedal can be whatever you want it to be. It's a blank sonic canvas. You can use it as a multi-fx unit. You can use it to design your very own effects from scratch. You can use it as a synth. A generative music machine. A drum machine. An advanced Midi controller. An advanced CV/Expression unit. Whatever you can think of, you can more or less create with this thing.