Today we take a look at the Source Audio ZIO. ZIO is an all analog selectable buffer and boost pedal with 3 different selections for the buffer and 4 selectable modes. The pedal can be used as an under or overdrive. You can also use the modes to set your base tone.
00:00 - Pedal Overview - Yapping
01:19 - Bypass Modes & Tuner Demonstration
01:38 - Using Tuner Output as a Signal Split
02:27 - ZIO with Gretsch Baritone Clean Part 1
04:11 - ZIO with EQD Hizumitas - Lo-Cut Mode
06:27 - ZIO with EQD Hizumitas - Studio Mode
08:15 - ZIO with EQD Hizumitas - E-Plex Mode
09:28 - ZIO with Gretsch Baritone Clean Part 2 - E-Plex Mode
10:44 - ZIO with Gretsch Baritone Clean Part 2 - Studio Mode
11:15 - ZIO with Gretsch Baritone Clean Part 2 - Lo-Cut Mode
11:55 - ZIO with Gretsch Baritone Clean Part 2 - JFET Mode
13:12 - JFET, Low-Cut, Studio Low End Comparison
14:20 - Les Paul + ZIO Boosting + Amp - JFET Mode
17:28 - Les Paul + Tweed 57 + ZIO + Amp - JFET Mode
18:55 - Les Paul + AC Booster + ZIO + Amp - JFET Mode
20:06 - Tonal Difference Between Modes - Les Paul
22:13 - Buffer Demonstration 40+ Feet of Cable
Equipment Used
Guitars
Epiphone Les Paul Silverburst
Gretsch G5260T Electromatic Jet Baritone
Amp(s)
Fender Princeton
Pedals
Source Audio ZIO Analog Front End & Boost
R Weaver FX VBF Tremolo
Xotic Effects AC Booster
Wampler Tweed 57 Overdrive
Source Audio Nemesis Delay
Thanks to Source Audio for sending me this pedal to check out!