Zoom Driver 5000 vs. Zoom Tri-Metal - Harmony Central Musician Community Forums

Reck · 08-30-2005, 02:55 AM

Ok, I now have the option to buy both of these pedals (but without being able to try either

).

I want a pedal for high-gain sounds, that will be used into the front end of many different amps (I don't have a car, so end up using others amps at gigs.. I need to add some stability to my sound! Using others amps meant I was trying to find 'my' sound on a different amp every night)

Which will suit me better?

Acid Test · 08-30-2005, 04:22 AM

If you are looking for a certain sound, the Tri-metal is a good pick since it is a one trick pony. It has a sound that is unique but some claim it gets lost in the mix. I happen to agree with that statement.

The Driver 5000 has many more sounds and with eq, can sound quite close to the TM-01. But then there are 6 different distortion settings. Using a footswitch the 5000 can save two of your settings, so it is like having two pedals.

I have both pedals, as well as the Hyperlead and the other Zoom analogs.

Hope this helps - if I had to pick one, the Driver 5000 wins

seifukusha · 08-30-2005, 04:51 AM

ive had the driver, for high gain sounds, its so great. add a boost in front of it, even better. eq. doesnt have a mid eq, but its great without it. not good, great.

08-30-2005, 02:55 AM	#1
Reck Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 90	Zoom Driver 5000 vs. Zoom Tri-Metal Ok, I now have the option to buy both of these pedals (but without being able to try either ). I want a pedal for high-gain sounds, that will be used into the front end of many different amps (I don't have a car, so end up using others amps at gigs.. I need to add some stability to my sound! Using others amps meant I was trying to find 'my' sound on a different amp every night) Which will suit me better?

08-30-2005, 04:51 AM	#3
seifukusha Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 21,044	ive had the driver, for high gain sounds, its so great. add a boost in front of it, even better. eq. doesnt have a mid eq, but its great without it. not good, great. __________________ TRUE PSYCHEDELIA "soyoung" / SPC ECO

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08-30-2005, 04:22 AM	#2
Acid Test Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: The Burbs Posts: 4,310	If you are looking for a certain sound, the Tri-metal is a good pick since it is a one trick pony. It has a sound that is unique but some claim it gets lost in the mix. I happen to agree with that statement. The Driver 5000 has many more sounds and with eq, can sound quite close to the TM-01. But then there are 6 different distortion settings. Using a footswitch the 5000 can save two of your settings, so it is like having two pedals. I have both pedals, as well as the Hyperlead and the other Zoom analogs. Hope this helps - if I had to pick one, the Driver 5000 wins