Re: How does it connects??
Assuming you're using Windows since you mentioned PC.
http://www.zoom.co.jp/products/g71ut/
- Install Cubase LE 4
- Install ASIO Drivers of the Zoom G7
http://www.zoom.co.jp/english//download/software/g71ut.php#c
Refer to your OS etc.
- plug your guitar > zoom G7 > USB cable (I believe it's not provided with box) > into your PC.
- In Cubase > Devices > Device Setup > VST Audio Bay (Or somewhere around there) select Zoom G7's.
- Plug your speakers into the OUTPUT (you may require adapters depending on the speakers jack) of your Zoom G7.
- from now on, your "Soundcard" = Zoom G7 , unless you chose your onboard soundcard's under Control Panel
- In Cubase LE4 , press F4 (or Devices > VST Connections) , configure your INPUT of the Zoom G7 properly, usually 1 mono if not 1 Stereo if the zoom G7 supports stereo. This may be complicated ,but if you don't understand try Youtube search "Configuring Cubase LE 4 VST Connections" etc. I'm sure you'll find something.
- now while you're still configuring VST Connections, make sure you configure your OUTPUT, and it's usually Add Bus > Stereo > and these are the outputs of your Zoom G7.
- Start new session/project , Add Audio track (Mono or Stereo depending on your INPUT configuration). you'll see a Red Record button or a yellow speaker button beside. when the "YELLOW SPEAKER" is enabled, you monitor the input of your Zoom G7 and you should be able to hear your playing (This is the part which you set the volume levels on your zoom make sure it does not clip/overload). when the "RED RECORD" is enabled, it's armed ready to record. then just press the "Record" button on the Transport bar above. and you should be well recording.
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MIDI from what I quick browsed, is mainly for FIRMWARE UPDATE (think of it as iPhone iOS6 to iOS7 / Windows XP to Windows 7 etc) update.
http://www.zoom.co.jp/english//download/software/g71ut.php#a
You'll require a USB MIDI Interface like this one which I have,
http://m-audio.com/products/en_us/Uno.html
example : Zoom G7 > MIDI Plugged > MAudio MIDI Interface > USB > PC. and do your update thing.
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MIDI can be used to control your Zoom G7 via its G7.1ut Editor Librarian software. so you don't have to squint your eyes and control everything just on the pedalboard unless you prefer...
additional patches here..
www.zoom.co.jp/english//download/software/g71ut.php
any further questions you can see if it gets answered here -
http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/support/faq/g71ut.php
After once you're past your Zoom G7, you'd probably be hooked on the whole recording stuff to all the mixing stuff etc.
have a good read @
http://diy.blueprintstudios.org , it's heading to 7 years old, but the basics of all basics still applies.
this should get you started have fun