Zoom’s new G2Nu and G2.1Nu

Cole Smithey

Power,
Tone and Intuitive Control Advance with Zoom’s
G2Nu and G2.1Nu

Hauppauge, NY – March 11, 2010 – Zoom’s new G2Nu and G2.1Nu
take the performance, tone and functionality of the incredibly popular
G2 guitar effects pedal and incorporate years of engineering innovation.
What emerges is a variety of new and practical features along with
enhanced ease of use, improved tone technology and patches created by
legendary guitar virtuoso Steve Vai.

Zoom’s revamping started
with the overdrive/distortion sounds. Twenty types of guitar amps and
stomp boxes offer finely tuned sonic qualities including gain settings
and harmonic character. Both new pedals also feature 100 preset guitar
sounds, 20 of which have been created by world-renowned guitarist Steve
Vai. Additional patches meticulously emulate famous rock sounds from the
sixties and seventies as well as other famous artists. And the G2.1Nu
also features a built-in expression pedal for enhanced control.

“The
new G2Nu and G2.1Nu show how the investments we’ve made in engineering
and technology have progressed to help produce amazing models,” says
Masahiro Iijima, CEO for Zoom. “I truly believe that these advances,
along with the assistance of guitarist Steve Vai, help make the G2Nu and
G2.1Nu the best sounding pedals we’ve ever developed.”

The new
pedals can also operate as audio interfaces, letting users record
directly to a computer via the built-in USB port. Plus, Zoom’s direct
monitoring design eliminates latency problems and allows you to
seamlessly capture any tone right on your favorite computer DAW. A large
1.9-inch LCD display and a new, more intuitive interface also provide
easier navigation during both live and recording sessions.

“For
more creativity and interactivity we’ve also made software available
through a free download,” says Iijima. “Not only does this software
allow you to download the latest patches, it also helps you edit patches
easily to quickly achieve the sound you’re looking for. Plus, import
and export functions let you exchange patches with other users. All
these new functions and capabilities make these our best sounding, most
intuitive and technologically advanced pedals to date.”

The Zoom
G2Nu and G2.1Nu are available now at Sam Ash, Sweetwater, American
Musical Supply, and Amazon for $149 and $199 respectively.

About
Samson Technologies

Samson Technologies Corp. is the
exclusive U.S. distributor of Zoom recording and signal processing
electronics. Samson designs, manufactures and distributes
high-performance wireless, audio and music accessory products in the
United States and 106 countries abroad. Samson is also the exclusive
worldwide distributor of Hartke products. Samson Technologies is based
in Hauppauge, New York. For more information, please visit www.samsontech.com.