Specifications

ZOOM B1/B1X
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Controls and Functions / Connections
Module selector
RHYTHM [R/P] key
Top Panel (B1X)
Rear Panel (B1)
Switches between play mode, edit mode, and
rhythm mode. In edit mode, the knob selects
the module for operation.
Display
Shows patch numbers, setting values, and
other information for operating the B1/B1X.
[OUTPUT/PHONES] jack
Bass
Bass amplifiers
Headphones
This stereo phone jack serves for
connection of the bass amplifier or a
pair of stereo headphones. It is also
possible to use a Y cable and send
the output to a stereo system, to
produce sweeping stereo effects.
[INPUT] jack
Serves for connecting the bass When
operating the B1/B1X on batteries,
inserting the bass cable plug into this jack
will turn the unit on.
When operating the
B1/B1X on batteries, it
is advisable to
disconnect the bass
cable plug from the
[INPUT] jack when not
using the unit, to
conserve battery power.
In play mode and rhythm mode, this key
serves to start and stop the rhythm pattern.
In edit mode, the key serves to select the
module to control with the pedal.
This section describes the names and functions of all parts of the B1 and B1X. Functions that
are special to the B1X are explained on page 26. Please also refer to that section.
Controls and Functions / Connections
ZOOM B1/B1X
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[VALUE] knob
This knob allows changing the level of effect parameters
or of the overall patch.
Expression pedal (B1X only)
Can be used as a volume pedal or as a real-time controller
for effect parameters. (For details, see page 26.)
[PEDAL ASSIGN] key (B1X only)
Serves to select the module to assign to the built-in
expression pedal.
[STORE] key
Serves for storing edited patches in memory.
[CONTROL IN] jack (B1 only)
Serves for connection of the optional foot switch
(FS01) or expression pedal (FP01/FP02).
[DC IN] jack
An AC adapter (ZOOM AD-0006) with a rated output of 9 volts
DC, 300 mA (center minus plug) can be plugged into this jack.
[BANK UP•TAP] key
In play mode, the key switches to the next higher bank. In
other modes, the key lets you manually specify the rhythm
pattern tempo and other parameters related to timing and
cycle.
[W]/[Q] foot switches
These switches are used for selecting patches, controlling
the tuner, and other functions.
Differences between B1X and B1
B1X special features that differ from B1:
• Equipped with expression pedal as standard feature (→ p. 26)
• [PEDAL ASSIGN] key on top panel allows selection of module to
be controlled with expression pedal (→ p. 26)
• No [CONTROL IN] jack on rear panel; optional foot switch (FS01)
or expression pedal (FP01/FP02) cannot be used.
AC adapter
FP01/FP02
FS01