Zoom MS-80IR+ Amp Modeler

Expert Amp Modeling

By analyzing individual sections of circuitry, Zoom engineers modeled 16 of the greatest amps in history and created an additional 7 Zoom originals.

The Power of Multi-Layer IR

Zoom’s innovative Multi-Layer IR* technology, combines 3 IR’s recorded at different volumes to recreate the sound and feel of playing through classic amps and cabinets.

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Beautiful Studio Sounds

Choose from 5 studio effects to add natural ambience to your sound including Concert Woody Studio, Urban Studio, Live Music Club, and more.

12 Essential Effects

The MS-80IR+ also has 12 effects including noise gates, EQs, and delays.

Create and Save Up to 80 Patches

Combine an amp, studio sound and an effect to craft your own unique patches.

Better in Stereo 

The MS-80IR+ features stereo effects and dual input and output jacks allowing you to create immersive stereo tones.

Late Night Sessions

When an idea hits you at midnight, the built-in headphone output lets you practice anytime.

Handy USB-C Audio Interface

Record into your computer or smartphone by connecting the MS-80IR+ via USB-C, or play along with your favorite songs in audio interface mode.

Control Knobs

Fine-tuning and adjusting amp models and effects can be done with the four encoder knobs.

Cross Key Switches

The Cross Key switches allow you to easily switch between amps, effects and patches with a tap of your foot.

Handy Guitar Lab

Using Handy Guitar Lab you can browse effects, backup patches, and load up to 80 IR’s. Handy Guitar Lab for MS-80IR+ app is available for iOS/iPadOS.

You Can Load Your Own Way … Load Your Own Way

Personalize your guitar tone by loading IR’s from your own collection. Load up to 80 third-party Impulse Response (IR) data via the Handy Guitar Lab for MS-80IR+ app for iPhone/iPad or the IR Loader for MS-80IR+ app for Windows/Mac.

The custom IR data collection created in cooperation with ZOOM, Jensen Speakers and Overloud is also available.

MS-80IR+ Features

• 23 guitar Amp/Cabinet models developed with Multi-Layer IR technology
• 5 Studio Sounds effects to add natural reverb to your tone
• 12 additional effects, including noise gates, EQ’s, and delays
• Create and save 80 unique memory patches
• 4x Cross Key switches (MEMORY / SCROLL) for easy operation by foot
• Stereo input (both active and passive instruments supported)
• Stereo output for connection to amps, speaker or headphones
• Output splitting lets you send signals with and without IR’s simultaneously
• Chromatic tuner supports all standard guitar tunings, including open & drop tunings
• 2-IN / 2-OUT Audio Interface function (via built-in USB-C port)
• IR load function for speaker cabinet simulation
• Runs on 2 AA batteries or AC Adapter
• Handy Guitar Lab for MS-80IR+ App (iOS)

Specs

Maximum number of simultaneous effects		1 amplifier, 1 studio ambience and 1 other effect
User patch memories		80
Sampling frequency		44.1 kHz
A/D conversion		24-bit 128× oversampling
D/A conversion		24-bit 128× oversampling
Signal processing		32-bit
Frequency response		20 Hz - 20 kHz (+0.5 dB/-0.5 dB) (when 10kΩ load)
Display		160×128 dot-matrix LCD
Inputs	L/R	Standard mono phone jacks
		Rated input level: −20 dBu
		Input impedance (line): 470 kΩ
Outputs	L/MONO/headphone	Standard stereo phone jacks (combined line/headphone)
		Maximum output level: +7.2 dBu (when output impedance 10 kΩ or higher)
		Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (when 32Ω load)
	R	Standard mono phone jacks
		Maximum output level: +7.2 dBu (when output impedance 10 kΩ or higher)
Input S/N		122 dB
Noise floor (residual noise)	L/R	–100 dBu
Power		AC adapter: 9V DC 500mA center negative (ZOOM AD-16)
		2 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries)
		• USB bus power is supported.
Estimated operation times using batteries		Alkaline batteries: about 3.5 hours (about 3 hours using stereo input)
		NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 4 hours (about 3.5 hours using stereo input)
		Lithium batteries: about 7.5 hours (about 6.5 hours using stereo input)
		• These values are approximate. • Battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
USB		Port: USB 2.0 Type-C
		Supported cable type: Type-C
		Handy Guitar Lab: USB 1.1 Full Speed
		Audio interface: USB 2.0 Full Speed, 44.1kHz/32-bit, 2 in 2 out
		• Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
Dimensions		133 mm (D) × 79 mm (W) × 61 mm (H)
Weight		369 g (excluding batteries)
		416 g (including batteries)

Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 V