Zoom announces MS-80IR+ MultiStomp amp sim pedal
August 2, 2024 · 2 sources
Zoom announced the MS-80IR+ MultiStomp on August 2, 2024, the fifth entry in its next-gen MultiStomp series, according to Guitar World1. The pedal is listed at $179 and is available from September1.
The MS-80IR+ carries 23 amp and cab models: Zoom says its engineers modeled 16 classic amps and created seven Zoom originals2. Each model can be paired with one of five studio effects, which Zoom describes as room ambience, and with 12 other effects including noise gates, EQs and delays; an amp, a studio sound and an effect combine into a patch, and up to 80 patches can be saved21. Zoom's Multi-Layer IR technology combines three impulse responses recorded at different volumes, which the company claims recreates the sound and feel of playing through classic amps and cabinets2. Users can also load up to 80 third-party IRs through the Handy Guitar Lab app for iPhone and iPad or the IR Loader app for Windows and Mac2.
"The MS-80IR+ gives guitarists an incredible assortment of amps created using the latest in IR and modeling technology."
The pedal has stereo effects with dual input and output jacks, a headphone output, and an Output Splitter that sends one signal with amps and IRs to a PA and another without IRs to an amplifier2. It works as a USB-C audio interface for recording to a computer or smartphone, and USB MIDI allows remote patch changes2. Four encoder knobs adjust amp models and effects, and Cross Key footswitches move between amps, effects and patches2. An onboard chromatic tuner supports standard, alternate and drop tunings2.
Guitar World reported that at $179 the pedal "just about undercuts the Boss IR-2 Amp & Cabinet pedal, while offering presets and additional amp types"1. Zoom also offers a custom IR collection made with Jensen Speakers and Overloud2.