“The dream amp collection”: Zoom has launched an affordable amp sim pedal with presets – can its Multi-Layer IR technology give the latest MultiStomp the edge over its competitors?

Zoom has announced the MS-80IR+ amp sim pedal, the fifth entry in the company’s next-gen MultiStomp series – following sequels to cult classic originals like the MS-50G+ and MS-70CDR+.

Amp and cab sim pedals are becoming increasingly commonplace on guitarists’ pedalboardsbut Zoom reckons it has something that sets the MS-80IR+ MultiStomp apart from the pack: Multi-Layer IR.

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