The Zoom G3 G3X Firmware v2.0 *Perma-Tap* ashbass Patch Select Mod
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Click to see examples of this mod sent in by other players.

Click to see the original ashbass Patch Select Mod.

Click to see the ashbass Tap Rhythm Mod.

Click to see Zoom G5 Instructions for above 2 mods.




These mods worked for ashbass and are not guaranteed to work for anyone else. Some modders have ruined their pedals.
Most agree that too much heat, or heat left on too long, burnt something up. Some symptoms are the lights at the top of
the pedal not working. And of course, the pedal not working.
So if you are going to do the mod, you are doing so at your own risk.

Zoom has released a firmware update (ver2.00) that adds a lot to the standard G3. With the update, you'll have 6 effect slots instead of the pre-update 3 effect slots. Since there are only three visible effect panels you need to scroll left/right to bring any hidden effect slots into view.

Zoom's implementation of the Scroll controls breaks the original ashbass Patch Select Mod and turns it into a Scroll Button Mod.
Zoom G3
To the right are images of an original G3 (top) and a newer G3. Both have the new v2.0 firmware. For both, you must press the Tap button and then a Patch Select Up/Down button to move through patches. To make the buttons do Patch Select instead of Scroll you can do the
Zoom G3 v2.0 ashbass Patch Select Mod

OR

Do the following *Perma-Tap* mod instead.
Zoom G5 Ashbass Patch Select mod

Zoom G5 Ashbass Patch Select mod

*Perma-Tap* means that you set the Tap button to be 'pressed' permanently.

The upside is that you can still use the original ashbass Patch Select Mod without rewiring everything.

The downside is that the Tap button is essentially removed from the G3/X and you'll have to change Tempo by going into the Master menu or the Rhythm menu.




The image to the right shows what two solder spots need be connected in order to lock the Tap button On.

Visit the links at the top of this page to go to the original ashbass Patch Select Mod instructions if you need them.
Zoom G5 Ashbass Perma-Tap Patch Select mod

Zoom G5 Ashbass Perma-Tap Patch Select mod



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