The Zoom MS-50G+ is a Zoom multi fx pedal. Close alternatives include the Hologram Electronics Chroma Console and the Tech 21 Fly Rig RK5. It pairs well with the Blackstar TV-10 BH and the Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited.
Zoom MS-50G+
Zoom · pedal
The Zoom MS-50G+ is a compact single-stomp multi-effects pedal in Zooms MultiStomp series, packing 102 built-in effects that can be chained up to six at a time, 100 patch memories, and a color-coded LCD with four cross-key footswitches for on-the-fly editing. It uses Zooms latest-generation effects engine with Multi-Layer IR preamp modeling, spanning drives, modulation, delay, reverb, compression, filter, and special-effect categories that mix classic emulations with Zoom originals. Among its proprietary drive voicings, Krampus blends eighties British preamp brightness with modern high gain, Muddy is built for gritty vintage blues tones, and 7 Heaven is voiced for extended-range guitars with a tight low end and expanded dynamic response. It runs on two AA batteries, USB, or an AC adapter, and is aimed at players who want a single pedalboard-friendly box covering a wide range of tones without a large multi-effects floorboard. As a recently released model, independent user reviews are still limited, so its reputation is currently defined mainly by its manufacturer-documented feature set.
What stands out
“Among its proprietary drive voicings, Krampus blends eighties British preamp brightness with modern high gain, Muddy is built for gritty vintage blues tones, and 7 Heaven is voiced for extended-range guitars with a tight low end and expande…”
— from the listing
“It uses Zooms latest-generation effects engine with Multi-Layer IR preamp modeling, spanning drives, modulation, delay, reverb, compression, filter, and special-effect categories that mix classic emulations with Zoom originals”
— from the listing
“What is documented is a broad effects palette built on Multi-Layer IR preamp modeling, with named drive voicings such as Krampus for eighties British brightness with modern high gain, Muddy for gritty vintage blues grit, and 7 Heaven tailor…”
— from the community notes
“The Zoom MS-50G+ is a compact single-stomp multi-effects pedal in Zooms MultiStomp series, packing 102 built-in effects that can be chained up to six at a time, 100 patch memories, and a color-coded LCD with four cross-key footswitches for …”
— from the listing
“usb”
— from the listing
- vintage
- blues
- british
- reverb
- muddy
- gritty
- grit
Good for
- Busking
- Live
- Practice
- Studio
Genres the Zoom MS-50G+ is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
- Blues
- Classic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Indie
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Zoom MS-50G+
Blackstar TV-10 BH
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar TV-10 BH leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited
Aguilar
tonal matchAguilar SL110 Fawn Limited's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo
Ebs
tonal matchEBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo's own tight character is the real reason this is worth trying
1950s Fender Twin
amplifier
tonal match1950s Fender Twin leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Ceriatone British Style 2525
Ceriatone
tonal matchInto a dynamic tone, Ceriatone British Style 2525 brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Ampeg Rocket Watts
Ampeg
tonal matchInto a dynamic tone, Ampeg Rocket Watts brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Fender FSR Blues Junior IV (Black, Greenback Speaker)
Fender
tonal matchFender FSR Blues Junior IV (Black, Greenback Speaker) leans toward mid-forward, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Blackstar Unity Bass U30
Blackstar
tonal matchInto a dynamic tone, Blackstar Unity Bass U30 brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Pedals that stack with the Zoom MS-50G+
NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor
Nux
tonal matchInto a dynamic tone, NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
JHS Pedals JHS Pulp N Peel V4
JHS Pedals
tonal matchJHS Pedals JHS Pulp N Peel V4 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
JAM Pedals Double Dreamer
Jam Pedals
tonal matchInto a dynamic tone, JAM Pedals Double Dreamer brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Beetronics Wannabee
Beetronics
tonal matchBeetronics Wannabee leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Rockman MXR MX100 Analog Tone Processor
Rockman
tonal matchInto a dynamic tone, Rockman MXR MX100 Analog Tone Processor brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
DigiTech DOD Compressor 280
Digitech
tonal matchDigiTech DOD Compressor 280 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Fairfield Circuitry 20% More
Fairfield Circuitry
tonal matchFairfield Circuitry 20% More leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own
Tech 21 CompTortion
Tech 21
tonal matchInto a dynamic tone, Tech 21 CompTortion brings a pull toward compressed that's missing
Alternatives
Hologram Electronics Chroma Console
Hologram Electronics
52% similarityShared character: compression, modulation, vintage charm
Tech 21 Fly Rig RK5
Tech 21
51% similarityShared character: delay, reverb, vintage charm
Mooer Lofi Machine
Mooer
48% similaritySimilar voicing: pristine, gritty
Keeley Dark Side Workstation
Keeley
47% similarityShared character: reverb, delay, modulation
Rocktron Banshee Talk Box
Rocktron
46% similarityShared character: wide range, modulation
Creation Audio Labs Redeemer Buffer Belt Pack
Creation Audio Labs
46% similaritySimilar voicing: transparent, airy
Orange Teleport
Orange
45% similaritySimilar role and voicing
TC Electronic PolyTune
TC Electronic
44% similarityShared character: bright, touch, full
Cooper FX Generation Loss
Cooper Fx
44% similarityShared character: grit, filter, mix
IK Multimedia ToneX Cab
Ik Multimedia
42% similarityShared character: high gain settings, compression, touch
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Zoom MS-50G+?+
The closest matches in character are the Hologram Electronics Chroma Console, the Tech 21 Fly Rig RK5, the Mooer Lofi Machine.
What pairs well with the Zoom MS-50G+?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Blackstar TV-10 BH, Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited, EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo — Blackstar TV-10 BH leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own.