Zoom G3X looper demo: All Along the Watchtower (cover)
This is a cover of Bob Dylan's classic 'All Along the Watchtower', although it's much more like Jimi Hendrix's version. I'm using a Zoom G3X looper, going through its amp sim, reverb, distortion, and wah effects. The signal from the Zoom was recorded via Apogee Jam in an iPad Air 2, then transferred into Logic Pro 9 but NOT processed again or mastered. This was just so that I could use my Macbook to record the vocals at the same time, then stick them over the top. So this really is the actual Zoom you're hearing. Here are the patch settings if you want to recreate the sound yourself:
1: Pedal Wah - Freq 15, DryMX 18, Level 100
2: T Scream - Gain 99, Tone 50, Level 36
3: Booster (not used in demo but good for solos, though perhaps having it mapped to the looper button wasn't the greatest idea) - Gain 28, Tone 42, Level 100
4: VX Combo (amp sim) - Gain 17, Tube 40, Level 129, Treble 35, Middle 79, Bass 81, Prese 0, CAB VX COMBO 2x12
5: Stereo Delay (not used in demo)
6: Arena Reverb - Decay 15, Tone 7, Mix 56, PreD 90, Level 100.
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Hello everyone! Thanks for all your kind words :) If you're interested, I played basically this exact same thing live in HMV Bath, UK recently. You can see the video of it here. It's like this, only with 6 years' more fluidity: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fZxlpbqJlbG6e6Q.html
Jimi Hendrix & Bob Dylan must be happy with your work , good job older brother👍👍👍
Best video I ever clicked on by accident, keep up the amazing work my friend!
@CatGoneCrazy
8 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks very much indeed!
Incredible, talent to the heavens.
Best cover of this song I have ever heard! Great talent.
@CatGoneCrazy
3 жыл бұрын
You're too kind. Thank you :)
That was like Dylan and Hendrix wrapped up in one awesome sound. Very cool my friend.
Great Cover.... loved hearing this with just a loop.
Just scrolling through looking to buy this pedal actually. But then ended up listening to the whole thing. Absolutely amazing talent you have mate and great voice. The whole thing was perfect thought you deserved a comment. ❤
Awesome, the only thing I can say. It gets better every time I watch the video. I managed to find a G3X second hand. Thank you for showing off the amazing possibilities of this beauty.
@davidm3569
3 жыл бұрын
Still awesome 👍😀
Wow - Jimi guitar and Al Stewart's voice. Great combination. Excellent singing.
Yeah back again. Great playing, great song. Timeless.😁👍
Came here looking for the loop capabilities of the G3X for my electric violin. You answered it totally. Clear, and helpful. *And Wow, Awesome virtuosity. Kudos...* So many "stars" don't have a tenth of your talent. Liked, subbed.
@CatGoneCrazy
7 жыл бұрын
Wow - many thanks indeed, my friend.
not only are you talented musically, you've got a great smile and a pleasant voice. : -)
@tristanpeter296
3 жыл бұрын
Instablaster
Loved every minute of this cover. I listen to it everyday 😂.
@CatGoneCrazy
3 жыл бұрын
That's so awesome - thank you so much! I have original music albums online if you want to hear more :) Cheers
@scottyboy2400
2 жыл бұрын
@@CatGoneCrazy -I do! Where at? What name?
Really awesome! Congrats buddy!
Man this is Amazing....
sounds great and I'm finally buying the g3
Inspirational! Great cover! Made me decide to order a Zoom 3gx after looking at them all day.
@CatGoneCrazy
8 жыл бұрын
Awesome :) I still use mine every day, can't imagine busking without it now!
Hope the neighbours like Jimi Hendrix!! I think this is damn good. Wish you lived next door to me!!
@CatGoneCrazy
7 жыл бұрын
Hahaha :) It's actually the bass drum on my electric drum kit they can hear the most, through the floor. Ah well. As long as I'm quiet after 10pm they're happy. Good people!
Wow, great voice and so smooth on the guitar. Loved it!
@CatGoneCrazy
7 жыл бұрын
Dan Kranefuss Cheers, Dan!
excellent demo of the capability of the G3x thanks for the performance too, glad I stopped by health to you!
Wooow dude awesome playing and especially singing, don't know why but it hits me
@CatGoneCrazy
7 жыл бұрын
rhcppetar95 That's very kind of you to say! I have got an album on iTunes/Google/Amazon if you're interested, the title is "A Storm Called 'You'". Thanks either way!
Interesting that there are those few that disliked it.. But 'few' as i mentioned... nice, and thanks for that performance
Thanks Justin I really enjoyed that!! great job.
@CatGoneCrazy
7 жыл бұрын
mampy You're welcome! Cheers :)
Very nice guitar sound cover! I really like those effects !Congratulations
Nice demo and outstanding cover !
great arangement, playing of hendrix with bob dylan's voice
Made Watchtower your own! Smooth...... Loved it my brother! Just subbed!
@CatGoneCrazy
2 жыл бұрын
That’s one of the nicest comments I’ve ever received :) Thank you so much! Best wishes to you.
ure mannerisms r so subtle n gentle it blends with the whole performance of ure fender n zoom. warm...!!! a demo so good n rare. it leaves a feeling... classic🤘
@CatGoneCrazy
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, you're very kind :)
Spot on there. I've had mine for a couple of years now. Being a bedroom recorder I get everything I need from this unit. I'd have no doubts that it could be used live. Fantastic playing by the way. Cheers Gaz
@CatGoneCrazy
7 жыл бұрын
TheGazWaz Cheers, Gaz - and yeah, love this thing.
Love it. You totally nailed it. So good. I came here to look at the zoom looper function and now you have a new fan haha
@CatGoneCrazy
6 жыл бұрын
Haha awesome! Thanks very much :)
awesome.... Waaaaawww 😍 Waaaaawww....Whata played... 🎸.... Amazing
I have one of these. Its been sitting in a box unused because I grew impatient with all the fiddling. You've inspired me to give it another shot. Fantastic playing! Peace!
@CatGoneCrazy
7 жыл бұрын
sonny A Thanks, Sonny! Yeah, there quite a few settings to play with, but it's definitely worth persevering. Good luck! Peace :)
Your voice sounds like John Frusciante O.O
@richardm9175
3 жыл бұрын
Great voice bro
Hi Justin, I just wanted to say you did a very respectful job on this man - really good playing and vocals!!!!
JUST WHAT I WANTED YESSSS
Always heard good things about the zoom multi effects units. It does sound good! Great playing/singing too man.
Great gig! good luck with your music career!
that tone is making me cry (T_T ) so good
Take a bow. Sickeningly impressive.
Nice lead playing on the Wah!
@CatGoneCrazy
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers :)
This is great!
you sound great man!...
Voice sounds like john frusciante. 👍
@simon-di7xt
3 жыл бұрын
Also looked like kinda
This guy is too good 👏
Very inspiring, keep it up bro. Cheers.
I'm very impressed by your interpretation! Not a mere copy but something creative, great! And I like your singing, too. Thanks for sharing and the demo of the G3X, cool!
@CatGoneCrazy
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much indeed! That's very kind of you, cheers for watching :)
Great vox vibe and the Zoom G3X is freakin' amazing for $180!
Very nice job my friend. Love your sound and your attitude.
@CatGoneCrazy
7 жыл бұрын
roger williams Thank you, Roger, I appreciate that :)
Great work and thanks for the entertainment. Picking a G3X up tomorrow, can’t wait.
@CatGoneCrazy
6 жыл бұрын
Ah that's great! You'll love it :) After hundreds of busking performances, mine just started to go wrong (wah pedal malfunctioning), so I went on eBay and bought another one. Absolutely superb unit.
@albertokuman8445
4 жыл бұрын
TheRealCatGoneCrazy I’d like to get one Zoom pedal. Wich one do you recommend me, G3X or G3Xn? Thanks mate
Whatever you did my brother, ain't easy, commendable 👏👏👏👏
vocal-wise you like Eric Johnson. Guitar-wise your yourself, excellent playing... nice demo, this influences me about the pedal, I am deciding whether to get one.
@CatGoneCrazy
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) The pedal is awesome but just so you know, the expression pedal does seem to consistently break. I've had one break, then be fixed and break again, and another break too. But while it works, it's superb. It is still playable, just develops a 'blip' where 0-3% goes from 0-100% and then 4-100% seems to be again 0-100%. Very strange, but always the same problem. It actually makes quite a nice squelch on wah, but obviously messes up pitchshifting.
Very cool. I have the G3 and have an expression pedal on order. Will need to try this tune. Well done.
Wow, brother this is amazing, you are amazing . Just wanna check some g3x demos...and i watched this great video by you. Thank you, rly awesome song and great voice and playing. What a great man you are bro.
@CatGoneCrazy
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, brother - I really appreciate that.
great version and playing! btw me and Voda bass player use g3x/b3 live, it's so useful and versatile tool.All the best!
You really should produce more covers because you are really good at it!
@CatGoneCrazy
2 жыл бұрын
That’s very kind, but I’m just finishing my fourth original album. Do have a listen when it’s out. And try One Nation or The Ghost Train now. Plenty of guitar on those, all inspired by Jimi and more.
Superb mate. I have this unit knocking around but haven't dived into it yet but this vid has made me think about getting it out and given it a go
@CatGoneCrazy
8 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks very much! Yeah, give it a go, it's awesome :)
Dude fantastic version from voice to playing
@CatGoneCrazy
7 жыл бұрын
Edwin Martinez Cheers mate :)
Just awesome buddy! I enjoyed a lot. I just bought a zoom g3x recently and still trying to improve my guitar skills. Keep posting good things like that.
@CatGoneCrazy
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much, you're very kind! Yeah, the G3X will help loads with guitar skills - that expression pedal alone opens up a whole ton of new possibilities! And don't worry, I intend to :)
amazing cover! it was perfect!!! thanks!!!
Great video and demo. These things seem very underrated. I have the Zoom 70CDR and it has brilliant delays.
@CatGoneCrazy
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Yeah, Zoom has always impressed me, since I had a 2020 some 20 years ago. This one is superb, exactly what I needed.
Buenisimo! Estaba buscando material sobre la pedalera y encontré esta joyita,, gracias!
Very nice artwork.
Nicely done, love it!
Nice, informative demo, thanks.
Nice playing bro
I love your guitar playing style.... Waaaaawww... Awesome 😍😘😍😎
Phenomenal job!
Great version of a great song! nice bro!!
Wow!..awesome. Going to see how 'Hey Joe' sounds now...
You're very awesome dude!!!!
damn, something in your voice reminds me of Frusciante
@silvietto338
7 жыл бұрын
carlosfuzz yeah! sounds like incredibly like frusciante' s voice
Bro. That was insane.
@CatGoneCrazy
7 жыл бұрын
Cheers Alex - much appreciated mate
Sounds amazing.
Good one! Lovely tone too!
So awesome .. great version of watch tower, im buying one of these things also :)
@CatGoneCrazy
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Cheyne - yeah, my unit's still going strong and I absolutely love it, but do hurry, I think they are being (or have been) discontinued!
Great tone!!
This is epic ! you gain yourself a subscriber !
@CatGoneCrazy
7 жыл бұрын
Isaac Su Thank you! :)
Awesome jam! Liked and subscribed 👍
A goodie! Thanks brother! 🎶🎸🎶
Nice Job !!! Sounds great !!!
@CatGoneCrazy
8 жыл бұрын
Cheers, Chris!
Wonderful attempt
This is an amazing cover! :)
Really great job!!
Great stuff, thanks for posting!
@CatGoneCrazy
6 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mike!
Excellent!
@CatGoneCrazy
4 жыл бұрын
Gusdogbrownlab Cheers :)
Fantastic job. Loved your playing, and singing. And thanks for giving such a wonderful, practical example of what the G3X can do. One quick question - can the G3X be operated with a separate expression pedal if the internal pedal fails? Thanks, once again.
great playing. thanks for the vid.
@CatGoneCrazy
8 жыл бұрын
Cheers, Andy
I enjoyed this!
I loved this!!!
Really sweet version man. Thanks for the tips on battery use of TC Helicon Harmony Singer. Did you know there is a No 2 version, with battery capability? Can't source a European supplier yet. They should give you a medal anyway. Cheers, Robin
Well done!
you are awesome just like the zoomG3X
Man ... you got the same Guitar that i have :D ... kool sound and great demo. Congrats
Great sound.
@CatGoneCrazy
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks :) Took a little while to get the patch volumes right, but it works well now. I have the third visible stomp box on that first page set as a booster in case anything feels too quiet.
That was great!
Great cover loop of the song! awesome on the guitar. But i am guessing you are not a vocalist normally!? Apart from that i must say this was one of the better loop versions of the song on youtube ive found so far. Awesome job, dude, keep up the good work!
@CatGoneCrazy
2 жыл бұрын
Well, I know my voice isn't the best but check out my video here - that's the best I can do vocally: kzread.info/dash/bejne/p6phu8ypmbTapqg.html But thank you anyway, that's kind.
Your voice reminds me Frusciante! Bravo
@CatGoneCrazy
7 жыл бұрын
A few people have said that now! I'm very honoured :) Thanks!
Very nice voice
@CatGoneCrazy
7 жыл бұрын
martina seifertova Thank you, Martina :)
@ctihodnymuz72
7 жыл бұрын
TheRealCatGoneCrazy I´ve made about 100 hours of music on my looper (JamMan), but .... my singing is not good .. God doesn´t need my singing ...
@CatGoneCrazy
7 жыл бұрын
martina seifertova Some of the greatest artists ever couldn't technically sing very well. Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix... maybe Martina Seifertova will join the list! Anyway, as long as you enjoy it, that's all that truly matters. Good luck!
great man!!!