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Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions • Take care that no foreign objects (coins or pins etc.) or liquids can enter the unit. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions for you to read so that accidents can be prevented. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: Caution You should always turn off the power to the G9.2tt and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting any cables.
Features Terms Used in This Manual Thank you for selecting the ZOOM G9.2tt (simply called the "G9.2tt" in this manual). The G9.2tt is a sophisticated Multi Effect Processor with the following features. ● Latest technology for top performance Excellent sound quality is assured by signal processing featuring 96 kHz/24 bit sampling and internal 32-bit processing. Frequency response remains flat to 40 kHz, and input converted noise is an amazing 120 dB or better.
Controls and Functions Controls and Functions ■ Control section Top panel ■ Control section ■ Pre-amp section [GROUP/BANK] indicator Display ■ Energizer section ■ Accelerator section Parameter knobs 1–4 [TYPE] knob [PEDAL 1 SETTING] key [PEDAL 2 SETTING] key [EXIT] key [AMP SELECT/SYSTEM] key [BYPASS/TUNER] key [STORE/SWAP] key [PAGE] key ■ Pre-amp section [BASS] knob [LEVEL] knob [CHANNEL A/B] keys BANK [W]/[Q] foot switches Function foot switch 1 Foot switches 1 – 5 Expression pedal 1 [
Power-On Getting Connected Connection example (3) (External effect connection) When an external effect is connected to the SEND/RETURN jacks, settings such as effect on/off and send/return level can be stored as part of a patch. For details, see page 41. Refer to the examples shown below when making connections. External effect Connection example (1) OUTPUT GAIN switch Use mono cables for connection to guitar amplifiers. When using only one guitar amplifier, use the OUTPUT L/MONO jack.
Quick Guide 1 (Play Mode/Manual Mode Operation) Quick Guide 1 (Play Mode/Manual Mode Operation) Pre-amp operation This section explains various basic steps, allowing you to use the G9.2tt right away. The pre-amp section allows you to adjust distortion type, intensity, and EQ for two channels (A/B) separately. Selecting a patch (play mode) Immediately after power-on, the unit will be in play mode. 1. To select a patch, use foot switches 1 – 5. You can switch patches within the same group/bank.
Quick Guide 2 (Edit Mode/Store Mode Operation) Quick Guide 2 (Edit Mode/Store Mode Operation) This section explains how to edit a selected patch and how to store the changes you have made. Storing a patch (store mode) 1. In play mode, manual mode, or edit mode, press the [STORE/SWAP] key. [Display in store mode] Editing a patch (edit mode) Store source patch name Store target group name/bank number 1. Press the effect module key for the module to edit.
Selecting Patches for Playing (Play Mode) Selecting Patches for Playing (Play Mode) HINT Immediately after you turn on the G9.2tt, it is always in the mode for selecting and using patches (play mode). The most recently used patch is automatically called up again. The various operation steps in play mode are described in this section. In play mode, the following information is shown on the panel.
Selecting Patches for Playing (Play Mode) Selecting Patches for Playing (Play Mode) ● [TUBE] control • The lit [STORE/SWAP] key indicates that one or more items (including items not currently displayed) have been changed from the contents of the original patch. If all items are returned to their original settings, the key will go out. The patch level is a parameter that controls the output level of the respective patch. The setting range is 2 – 100.
Selecting Patches for Playing (Play Mode) Switching Modules On and Off With Your Foot During Play (Manual Mode) position where distortion is not too audible, but you can set it higher when you purposely want to emphasize the tube distortion. The condition where foot switches 1 – 5 are used to switch the major modules in a patch on and off individually is called "manual mode". In this mode, the single effects of the G9.2tt can be controlled with your foot like independent compact effects.
Switching Modules On and Off With Your Foot During Play (Manual Mode) Using the Internal Tuner (Bypass/Mute Condition) The G9.2tt incorporates a tuner function that supports regular chromatic tuning as well as special tuning. This section explains the steps for using the tuner. Using the chromatic tuner In manual mode, you can use foot switches 1 – 5 to switch the major effect modules on or off. The module/switch allocation is shown below. HINT 1.
Using the Internal Tuner (Bypass/Mute Condition) E Note of "Using the chromatic tuner". The display shows the tuning indication. 2. [GROUP/BANK] [GROUP/BANK] Note indicator indicator D EB E F GB G The > < symbols in the lower part of the display show by how much the pitch differs from the displayed note. ™CHROMATC CHROMATC £440Hz 440Hz >>˙< > ˙ > ˙ > ˙ >>˙ >>˙< ˙< ˙ < ˙ < ˙ < After the G9.2tt is turned on, the tuner reference pitch is always "440 Hz (center A = 440 Hz).
Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) Effect module keys The condition where you can change the effect types and settings that make up a patch is called "edit mode". This section describes how to use this mode. [WAH/EFX1] key [ZNR] key [COMP] key [EXT LOOP] key Patch configuration Basic edit mode steps The basic steps that are normally taken in edit mode are explained here.
Changing the Sound of a Patch (Edit Mode) ● When PRE-AMP/EQ module is selected The PRE-AMP and EQ module parameters can always be adjusted with the knobs and keys of the pre-amp section, regardless of which module is currently selected. The functions of the knobs and keys are listed in Figure 1 below. When the effect module key [PRE-AMP]/[EQ] is selected, parameter knobs 1 – 4 can be used to adjust other parameters of the PRE-AMP/EQ module. The functions of the knobs are listed in Figure 2 below.
Storing Patches and Banks (Store Mode) Storing Patches and Banks (Store Mode) Store/swap source group name/bank number This section explains how to use the store mode. In store mode, you can store edited patches in memory, or swap the store location of user group patches. Storing and swapping can also be carried out for entire banks. The patches of the user groups can be returned to the factory default condition at any time. indication "PATCH" in the top right of the display.
Storing Patches and Banks (Store Mode) 1. Using the Expression Pedals Turn power to the G9.2tt on while holding down the [STORE/SWAP] key. This section explains how to use the two built-in expression pedals of the G9.2tt. About the expression pedals The indication "All Initialize?" appears on the display. The G9.2tt comes standard with two expression pedals that can be used to control specific effect parameters in real time.
Using the Expression Pedals Using the Expression Pedals This section describes how to assign a control target to expression pedal 1. 1. As you turn parameter knob 1, the effect parameter and effect module changes. • The available range setting depends on the parameter selected in step 4. • It is also possible to set "min" to a higher value than "MAX". In that case, the parameter value will be minimum when the pedal is fully depressed and maximum when the pedal is fully raised. HINT 6.
Using the Expression Pedals Using the Expression Pedals 8. ■ When parameter knob 2 is operated PDL2-V:Target1 é ™min= min= 50 Minimum value The operation steps for setting the vertical direction control targets P2V1 to P2V4 are the same. 4. To assign control targets for the horizontal direction, turn the [TYPE] knob to select one of the four horizontal direction control targets (P2H1 to P2H4). The display changes as follows.
Using the Expression Pedals The display indication changes as follows. PDL Calibration PEDAL1...MAX 3. Push expression pedal 1 fully down and then lift your foot off the pedal. Using the Expression Pedals ■ Adjusting expression pedal 2 PDL Calibration PEDAL2-H...min 1. Hold down the [PEDAL 2 SETTING] key while turning on power to the unit. The display indication changes as follows. 4. Lift the stopper of expression pedal 2 to secure the pedal.
Using the Function Foot Switches Using the Function Foot Switches Original sound Delay sound The G9.2tt provides two programmable function foot switches on the top panel. For each switch, you can select a function from a range of options, assign it to the switch, and store the setting for each patch individually. This section describes how to assign functions to function foot switches 1/2. 1. In play mode, select the patch.
Using the Function Foot Switches 3. Turn parameter knob 1 to set the tempo. The tempo setting range is 40 – 250. ∑ ∑∫ ∑x2 4. To synchronize a parameter to the specified tempo, select the effect type and effect parameter to synchronize, and select the note symbol as the setting value for the parameter. The setting value for effect parameters which support tempo synchronization can be selected in note units, using the patch specific tempo as a reference.
Using the Effect Loop MIDI Usage Examples EXT LOOP £Dry Dry Level= 80 é This section describes the various MIDI functions of the G9.2tt. HINT • If the external effect is the type that mixes effect sound to the original sound (such as a reverb, delay, or chorus), adjust the level balance between original sound and effect sound by adjusting the return level and dry level.
MIDI Usage Examples MIDI Usage Examples 1. MIDI ¡Tx Tx Ch=1 5. 5/28 Turn parameter knob 1 to select the MIDI channel (1 – 16) on which the G9.2tt will send MIDI messages. 6. When the setting is complete, press the [EXIT] key to exit the AMP SELECT/SYSTEM menu. The indication “Store... ? ” appears on the display, to allow you to store the changes. Store... ? Y[STORE] N[EXIT] 7. Press the [STORE/SWAP] key to save the changes.
MIDI Usage Examples MIDI Usage Examples menu has been changed, the indication “Store... ?” appears on the display, to allow you to store the changes. 5. Press the [STORE/SWAP] key to save the changes. The setting is accepted, and the unit returns to play mode. In the above condition, only the [STORE/SWAP] and [EXIT] keys are active. By pressing the [EXIT] key, you can abort the changes and return to play mode without saving. 6.
MIDI Usage Examples AMP Select 1/28 ¡FRONT FRONT 2. To enable the G9.2tt to receive control change messages, turn the [TYPE] knob to bring up the "MIDI CTRL Rx" (receive control change) parameter, and turn parameter knob 1 to select the "ON" setting. MIDI Usage Examples ■ Assigning control change numbers You can assign control change numbers to the expression pedal and keys of the G9.2tt as follows.
MIDI Usage Examples MIDI Usage Examples ● When module on/off switching is performed When the module is set to on, the value 127 of the control change number is sent. When the module is set to off, the value 0 of the control change number is sent. ● When bypass/mute on/off switching is performed When bypass/mute is set to on, the value 127 of the control change number is sent. When bypass/mute is set to off, the value 0 of the control change number is sent.
Other Functions Other Functions Parameter value 100 Using the ARRM function The G9.2tt incorporates an innovative feature called ARRM (Auto-Repeat Real-time Modulation) which uses various internally generated control waveforms to cyclically modify effect parameters. You can select for example a triangular waveform and apply it to the wah frequency as a control target. The resulting effect is shown below.
Other Functions Other Functions When you play your guitar in this condition, the selected effect parameter will be modified cyclically by the internally generated control waveform. NOTE Any changes in ARRM settings will be lost when you select a new patch. Be sure to store the patch if you want to keep the changes (→ p. 28). ■ Sampling frequencies 32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz HINT With each of the operating systems listed above, the G9.
Other Functions 3. About the editor/librarian software LCD 2/28 ¡Contrast:3 Contrast:3 é ZOOM CORPORATION makes an editor/ librarian software application available for download on its web site. To use the software, the computer must have a MIDI interface, and a connection must be established between the MIDI IN/MIDI OUT connectors of the computer and the MIDI OUT/ MIDI IN connectors of the G9.2tt. The software then makes it possible to save patch data of the G9.
Linking Effects Using the Amp Select Function The G9.2tt incorporates an Amp Select function that optimizes the frequency response to match the type of amplifier in use. When starting to use the G9.2tt or when changing the guitar amp, you should choose a suitable Amp Select setting as described below. NOTE The Amp Select feature is disabled for patches where the CABINET module is set to on.
Effect Types and Parameters Effect Types and Parameters COMP module Attenuates high-level signal components and boosts low-level signal components, to keep the overall signal level within a certain range. How to read the parameter table Compressor This is an MXR Dynacomp type compressor. PARM1 PARM2 Sense Effect parameters 1 – 4 When this effect type is selected, the four parameters listed here can be adjusted with parameter knobs 1 - 4. The setting range for each parameter is also shown.
Effect Types and Parameters Effect Types and Parameters Tremolo PedalVox This effect periodically varies the volume level. PARM1 Depth PARM2 0 – 100 Rate PARM3 0 – 50 Adjusts the modulation depth. Adjusts the modulation rate. Simulation of the vintage Vox pedal wah. See PedalCry (next effect) for effect parameters. PARM4 UP 0 – 9, Level 2 – 100 DWN 0 – 9, TRI 0 – 9 Controls the modulation waveform.
Effect Types and Parameters Effect Types and Parameters EXT LOOP (external loop) module PRE AMP module This module controls an external effect connected to the EXT LOOP SEND/RETURN jacks. The external effect send level and return level and the G9.2tt internal signal level can be set separately for each patch (→ p. 41). By setting this module to OFF, the external effect can be defeated . This module comprises 43 types of distortion and an acoustic simulator.
Effect Types and Parameters Effect Types and Parameters Guv'nor EQ module RAT of the PROCO Rat famous for its edgy Simulation of the Guv'nor distortion effect from Marshall. Simulation distortion sound. This is a 6-band equalizer. In edit mode, the module is adjusted using the [BASS], [MIDDLE], [TREBLE], and [PRESENCE] knobs of the pre-amp section and the parameter knobs 3 and 4. BASS DS-1 dist + Simulation of the Boss distortion DS-1, a long-time favorite.
Effect Types and Parameters Effect Types and Parameters Ensemble Vibe This is a chorus ensemble with three-dimensional movement. PARM1 Depth This is an effect with automatic vibrato. PARM2 0 – 100 Adjusts the effect depth. Rate PARM3 1 – 50 Adjusts the modulation rate. Tone PARM4 PARM1 Mix 0 – 100 Adjusts the level of the effect Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound mixed to the original sound. sound. 0 – 10 ModDelay Depth PARM2 0 – 100 Adjusts the effect depth.
Effect Types and Parameters Effect Types and Parameters DynamicFlang Cry This is a dynamic flanger where the effect volume varies according to the input signal level. PARM1 Depth PARM2 Rate 0 – 100 This effect varies the sound like a talking modulator. PARM3 Resonance -10 – -1, 0, 1 – 10 0 – 50 Adjusts the modulation depth. Adjusts the modulation rate. PARM4 Adjusts the resonance intensity. PARM1 -10 – -1, Sense 1 – 10 Adjusts the effect sensitivity.
Effect Types and Parameters Effect Types and Parameters DELAY module REVERB module This is a delay module that allows use of the hold function. Effect parameters are described below, after effect types. This module comprises various kinds of reverb, early reflections, and multi-tap delay. Effect parameters are described below, after effect types. Delay Hall This is a long delay with a maximum setting of 5000 ms. This reverb effect simulates the acoustics of a concert hall.
Effect Types and Parameters Effect Types and Parameters PanDelay TOTAL module This is a stereo delay with a delay time of up to 3000 ms. PARM1 PARM2 1– 3000 Time Sets the delay time. FeedBack PARM3 0 – 100 Adjusts the feedback amount. HiDamp PARM4 0 – 10 Adjusts the treble attenuation of the effect sound. This module comprises parameters that affect the entire patch. L50 – L2, 0, R2 – R50 Adjusts the panning (left/ right) position of the sound.
Troubleshooting ■ No sound or very low volume • Make sure that the POWER switch is on. • Try adjusting the LEVEL knob. • Make sure that the INPUT jack and the guitar, and the OUTPUT L/MONO (or OUTPUT R) jack and the guitar amp are connected properly. • Make sure that the shielded cable is not defective. • Try adjusting the patch level (→ p. 16). • Make sure that the G9.2tt is not in mute condition (→ p. 21). • For some patches, the volume can be adjusted with an expression pedal.
Specifications Specifications ■ MIDI implementation chart G9.2tt patch/bank number + program number assignment table GROUP BANK [EFFECTOR ] Date : 08.Oct.,2005 Model G9.2tt MIDI Implementation Chart Version :1.00 +---------------------+--------------------+--------------------+---------------------+ | | Transmitted | Recognized | Remarks | | Function ...
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Operating Dedicated Effects With the Z-Pedal MOD/EFX2 module Besides the effects described in the manual, the WAH/EFX1, MOD/EFX2, and REVERB modules of the G9.2tt contain a number of special effect types that are designed to make best use of the capabilities offered by expression pedal 2 (Z-pedal). These effect types are described below. Another additional function is the "ARRM BPM" parameter that can be assigned to an expression pedal.
[Table 2] The table below shows an example for Z-pedal operation when vertical direction is assigned to "PdlPosi V" and horizontal direction to "PdlPosi H".
G9.2tt Patch List DEMO ＊The amp channel indicated by shading will be selected when the patch is called up. ＊The Z-pedal setting indicates the effect type name and the parameter name. Expression pedal 1 is always assigned to the Volume parameter. ＊The symbol indicates the vertical direction setting and the symbol the horizontal direction setting. ＊An effect listed in brackets ( ) in the Z-pedal setting can be turned on by depressing the pedal fully.
G9.2tt Patch List ＊The PRE-AMP CHANNEL A MS Crunch PRE-AMP CHANNEL B FuzzFace FUNCTION1 FUNCTION2 A/B Phaser on Z-Pedal ( Expression pedal 2 ) Vibe : Rate Hall : Mix The wild and mighty fuzz sound of guitar god Jimi Hendrix. Push the pedal down and be transported to Woodstock in 1969. Shake the earth with your thundering riffs. Channel A of the REC patch(u6-2) simulates the Marshall 1959 sound.
G9.2tt Modeling Description Fender Twin Reverb '65 FD Clean In the later half of 1963, a reverb unit was added to the “Twin” amp, which was the birth of the “Twin Reverb” model. In 1965, Fender company was sold to CBS because of Leo Fender’s health problem. The program on this Zoom G series is modeled after the pre-CBS “Twin Reverb” from 1965 aka “Black Panel”. This amp has four 7025 (12AX7), a 12AX7 and two 12AT7 pre-tubes, four 6L6GC power-tubes and silicon diodes for the rectifier circuit.
G9.2tt Modeling Description BOSS OD-1 OverDrive The “OD-1” released by BOSS in 1977 was originally developed for the simulation of the natural overdrive sound of tube amplifiers, but this stomp box turned out to be popular as the booster unit to connect to the input of the real tube amplifier to get tighter and more punchy sound with the increased gain.
USB/Cubase LE Startup Guide USB/Cubase LE Startup Guide This USB/Cubase LE Startup Guide explains how to install Cubase LE on a computer, how to make the connection and settings of this unit, and how to record your instrument play. Cubase LE Installation Connections and Preparations To connect this unit to a computer running Windows XP and to enable audio input/output, proceed as follows.
Continued from front Cubase LE Installation Access the "File" menu and select "New Project". Connections and Preparations Recording with Cubase LE Windows XP MacOS X Make the following settings for the new audio track. 2. The new project window appears. Here you can select a project template. 1. 2. Drag the audio track boundary to the right to display all buttons.
USB/Cubase LE 4 Startup Guide USB/Cubase LE 4 Startup Guide This USB/Cubase LE 4 Startup Guide explains how to install Cubase LE 4 on a computer, make connections and settings for this unit, and perform recording. Cubase LE 4 installation Connections and preparation To connect this unit to a computer running Windows Vista (or Windows XP) and to enable audio input/output, proceed as follows. The installation description uses Windows Vista as an example.
Continued from front Cubase LE 4 installation Connections and preparation From the "Devices" menu of Cubase LE 4, select "VST Connections" and select the device containing the string "Zm In (Out)" ( "USB Audio CODEC" for MacOS X) as input port and output port. Use Cubase LE 4 to record Windows Vista / XP HINT New audio track MacOS X Check the recorded content. When the monitoring button is enabled, the level meter next to the fader shows the input level to the audio track.
