OPERATION MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the ZOOM . Please read this manual carefully to learn about all the functions of the so that you will be able to use it fully for a long time. Keep this manual in a convenient place for reference when necessary. Contents Usage and Safety Precautions........................ 2 Using Rhythms............................................. 24 Introduction.................................................... 3 Using the Looper...............................
Usage and Safety Precautions SAFETY PRECAUTIONS In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to prevent accidents. The meanings of these symbols are as follows: Usage and Safety Precautions Warning Caution Something that could cause serious injury or death. Something that could cause injury or damage to the equipment. Battery handling Install the batteries with the correct +/- orientation. Use a specified battery type.
Introduction Feels just like using effect pedals The three effects each have their own displays, parameter knobs and footswitches, allowing Realistic amplifier modeling With our new ZFX-4 DSP, we have magnificently recreated low-end thickness, pitch clarity and loudness, which are elements that contribute to a natural playing feel. Models range from famous historical amps to recent popular ones, covering a great variety of bass sounds.
Part Names Top Panel RHYTHM [ ] key TOTAL key TAP key Part Names PATCH SELECT keys TYPE keys Displays Rear Panel INPUT jack Bass guitar BALANCED OUT connector Headphones OUTPUT jacks Bass amplifier 4
STORE/SWAP key GLOBAL key Part Names PAGE keys Parameter knobs 1-3 ACTIVE/PASSIVE switch Use this switch to set the INPUT impedance. Set this to “ACTIVE” (pushed in) if you have an effect pedal Foot switches 1-3 connected between your instrument and the or you are directly connecting a bass guitar with active pickups. Set this to “PASSIVE” (not pushed in) if you are directly connecting a bass guitar with passive pickups.
Turn the Power on and Play To turn the power on Turn the Power on and Play Always lower the amplifier’s volume all the way before turning the power on. When using batteries When using an adapter Insert batteries into the batter y compartment and set the POWER switch to ON. Connect the AC adapter and set the POWER switch to ON. Bottom of the unit Turn the amplifier’s power on and raise its volume. HINT • POWER switch options 6 is not used for about 25 minutes, it will be set to standby.
Display information Graphic for selected effect Turn the Power on and Play Home Screens show the current patch Virtual knob HINT • The positions of the virtual knobs change with the parameter values. Edit Screens show parameters being edited Page tabs Parameter names Parameter values HINT • If there are 4 or more parameters that can be adjusted, multiple page tabs will be shown.
Adjusting Effects Confirm that the Home screens are shown. Adjusting Effects 1 To turn effects ON and OFF • Press , and . • Turns the effect ON/OFF. NOTE • An effect is ON when its footswitch LED is lit. • An effect is OFF when its footswitch LED is not lit. OFF 2 ON To select an effect type • Press . • The effect type changes. HINT • See page 33 for information about effect types and parameters.
EDIT 3 To adjust parameters • The editing screen opens where you can adjust parameters. NOTE • Time, rate and some other effect parameters can be set in note durations that are synchronized to the tempo. 4 Adjusting Effects • Turn , and . To change the page • Press . • The next page opens. Effect processing capacity The allows you to combine three effects as you like.
Selecting Patches Confirm that the Home display is shown. Selecting Patches 1 To activate patch selection • Press and Hold for 1 second to activate patch selection. • The screens show the patch bank, number and name. 2 To change the patch • Press to select the next lower patch. • Press to select the next higher patch. • Turn of the middle effect. • The patch number and name changes. HINT • You can also change patches using 10 .
PATCH SELECT 3 To change the bank and at the same time to select the next lower bank. • Press and at the same time to select the next higher bank. • Turn of the middle effect. Selecting Patches • Press • The patch bank and name changes. NOTE • When pressing two footswitches at the same time, the sound could be affected by the footswitch that is pressed slightly earlier. To avoid this, do not make sound when switching banks.
Storing Patches The automatically saves settings when parameters are adjusted. Storing Patches 1 To store a patch or swap with a different patch • Press . • blinks and the screens appear as below. 2 To select whether to store or swap the patch • Turn of the left effect.
STORE/SWAP 3 To set where to store or swap the new patch Storing Patches To change the patch number where stored/swapped • Turn of the right effect. Change the patch number To change the bank where stored/swapped • Turn of the right effect. NOTE • The currently active patch cannot be selected as the destination. Change the bank 4 • The current setting values are automatically saved. To complete patch storing/swapping • Press .
Setting Specific Patch Parameters 1 To activate the TOTAL menu Setting Specific Patch Parameters • Press . NOTE • Settings made for total p a r a m e t e r s a r e s ave d separately for each patch. PATCH 2 CHAIN/NAME CTRL PDL/CTRL SW To adjust the patch level • Turn of the left effect. NOTE • The setting range is 0-120. HINT • To change the overall volume of all patches, adjust the master level (see page 18).
TOTAL 4 To change the order of the effects 5 To change the patch name Setting Specific Patch Parameters • Turn , and of the middle effect to exchange effect locations. • Press of the middle effect. : Turn to move the cursor. : Turn to change the type of character/ symbol. : Turn to change the character. NOTE • The following characters and symbols can be used. ! # $ % & ' () +, -.
Setting Specific Patch Parameters 6 To set an expression pedal function Setting Specific Patch Parameters Set the control destination. • Turn of the right effect. NOTE • INPUT VOL: Use this to control the input level. • OUTPUT VOL: Use this to control the output level. • NO ASSIGN: No function is assigned. • BAL: The balance between the original sound and the effect sound can be adjusted.
TOTAL 7 To set an optional footswitch function Setting Specific Patch Parameters • Press on the right effect. • Turn of the right effect. BYPASS/MUTE Sets the effect to bypass or mute. TAP TEMPO Press the footswitch repeatedly at the desired tempo to set the tempo used for rhythms, the looper and effects. NO ASSIGN No function is assigned to the footswitch. NOTE • When more than one function can be assigned, use to select one.
Changing Various Settings 1 To activate the GLOBAL menu Changing Various Settings • Press . NOTE • Global parameter settings affect all patches. MASTER/1-2-3 2 BATTERY/CONTRAST USB AUDIO/VERSION To adjust the master level • Turn of the left effect. NOTE • The setting range is 0-120. 3 To set the master tempo • Turn of the left effect. HINT • You can also set the tempo using . NOTE • The setting range is 40-250.
GLOBAL Setting the tempo by tapping • Press two or more times at the desired tempo. 4 To change the direction of the signal flow Changing Various Settings HINT • You can also set the tempo using an FS01 footswitch (sold separately). (See page 17.) • Press on the left effect. • Turn to set the signal flow direction. 5 To set the amount of time until the backlight dims • Turn of the middle effect. NOTE • The setting options are ON and 1–30 seconds.
Changing Various Settings 6 To select the battery type Changing Various Settings • Turn of the middle effect to set the battery type to ALKALINE or Ni-MH (nickel-metal hydride). : Operating on batteries : Operating on adapter power : Operating on USB bus power NOTE • Set the battery type correctly in order to allow the remaining battery charge to be shown accurately. 7 To adjust the USB audio monitoring balance • Turn of the right effect.
GLOBAL 9 To view the firmware versions HINT • Check the ZOOM website (http:// www.zoom.co.jp) for the latest firmware versions. 10 Changing Various Settings • Press of the right effect. To adjust the display contrast • Press of the middle effect. • Turn , and of the middle effect. : Left display : Center display : Right display 11 To exit the GLOBAL menu • Press .
Using the Tuner 1 To activate the tuner Using the Tuner • Press for 1 second. NOTE • Pressing for 1 second will bypass the effects. • Pressing for 2 seconds will mute the output. 2 To change the tuner’s standard pitch • Turn of the right effect. NOTE • The standard pitch for middle A can be adjusted to 435-445 Hz. 3 To select the tuner type • Turn of the right effect.
TUNER 4 To use a drop tuning NOTE • Drop tuning is not possible when the TYPE is set to CHROMATIC. 5 Using the Tuner • Turn of the right effect. Tune the bass guitar • Play the open string that you want to tune and tune it. CHROMATIC TUNER BASS TUNER The name of the nearest note and the pitch accuracy are shown. Flat Correct pitch Sharp The number of the nearest string and the pitch accuracy are shown.
Using Rhythms 1 To activate a rhythm Using Rhythms • Press . • The rhythm pattern starts to play automatically and the rhythm setting screens open. HINT • You can use a rhythm pattern while using the looper. RHYTHM PATTERN 2 TEMPO LEVEL To select the rhythm pattern • Turn of the left effect. NOTE • See page 50 for types of patterns 3 To adjust the tempo • Turn of the middle effect. HINT • You can also set the tempo using .
RHYTHM 4 To adjust the rhythm level NOTE • The setting range is 0-100. 5 Using Rhythms • Turn of the right effect. To stop the rhythm • Press . HINT • Press again to restart playback of the rhythm. 6 To complete setting the rhythm The rhythm stops and the previous screen reappears • Press . To select a patch (and keep the rhythm playing) • Press . To return to the Home Screens (and keep the rhythm playing) • Press .
Using the Looper 1 To activate the Looper Using the Looper • Press for 1 second. 2 To set the recording time • Turn on the left unit. Manual Use the footswitch to start and stop recording. Note mark Set the recording time by setting the tempo and the number of quarter notes. NOTE • The looper can record 1.5–40 seconds (20 seconds when UNDO is enabled). • If the setting (number of quarter notes) would not fall in this range, it will automatically be adjusted.
LOOPER 4 To record a phrase and play it back Recording Playing Using the Looper • Press . If set to “Manual” • When is pressed again or the maximum recording time (about 40 seconds) is reached, loop playback starts (and “PLAY” appears on the display). If set to a note mark • Recording continues for the set time and then loop playback starts (and “PLAY” appears on the display). 5 HINT NOTE • During recording, press to cancel recording.
Using the Looper 6 To overdub a recorded loop Using the Looper To start overdubbing • During loop playback, press . Playing Overdubbing To end overdubbing • Press again. Overdubbing 7 Playing To stop loop playback • Press . 8 To erase the loop • Press for 1 second. • “CLEAR” appears on the display.
LOOPER 9 To return to the Home Screens HINT • You can return to the Home Screens while the loop is playing. NOTE • Returning to the Home Screens will not erase the loop. • Turning the power OFF will erase the loop. Using the Looper • Press . To change the Looper settings • Press of the right unit. • To activate the Undo function NOTE • When Undo is ON, the maximum loop recording time is limited to 20 seconds. Turn of the right unit.
Updating the Firmware To download the latest firmware version updater application: • Visit the ZOOM Website (http://www.zoom.co.jp). Updating the Firmware HINT • Open the GLOBAL menu to check the current firmware versions. (See page 21.) 1 To prepare to update the firmware version • Confirm that the POWER switch is set to OFF. • While pressing both , connect the unit to a computer using the USB cable. • The VERSION UPDATE screen appears.
VERSION UPDATE 3 To complete updating has finished updating, “COMPLETE!” appears on the display. • Disconnect the USB cable. HINT • Updating the firmware version will not erase saved patches. Restoring the to its factory default settings. Updating the Firmware • When the 1. To use the All Initialize function • While pressing , set the POWER switch to ON. • The All Initialize screen appears. 2. To execute the All Initialize function. • Press .
Using Audio Interface Functions This unit can be used with computers running the following operating systems Compatible OS Windows Using Audio Interface Functions Windows® XP SP3 (32bit) or newer Windows Vista® SP1 (32bit, 64bit) or newer Windows® 7 (32bit, 64bit) 32bit: Intel® Pentium® 4 1.8GHz or faster, 1GB RAM or more 64bit: Intel® Pentium® DualCore 2.7GHz or faster, 2GB RAM or more Intel Mac OSX 10.5.8/10.6.5 or later Intel® CoreDuo 1.
Effect Types and Parameters Effect number Parameter Parameter range Effect type Footswitch function This dynamic delay adjusts the volume of the effect sound according to the input signal level. Knob1 Time Page01 Page02 Sense 1–2000 Adjusts the effect sensitivity. F.B Level 0–100 Adjusts the feedback amount. InputMute Knob3 -10–-1, 1–10 Sets the delay time. Effect screen FS Knob2 Mix 0–100 P Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound.
Effect Types and Parameters 006 Limiter This is a limiter that suppresses signal peaks above a certain reference level. Knob1 THRSH Page01 Knob2 P Ratio 1–10 Knob3 Level 0–150 Adjusts the reference signal level for Adjusts the compression ratio of the Adjusts the output level. the limiter action. limiter. Effect Types and Parameters REL Page02 0–50 1–10 Adjusts the delay between the point where the signal level falls below the threshold level and the limiter release.
014 CombFLTR This effect uses the comb filter that results from fixing the modulation of the flanger like an equalizer. Knob1 Freq Page01 Knob2 P Reso -10–0–10 Knob3 Mix 0–100 This sets the emphasized frequency. Adjusts the intensity of the resonance Adjusts the amount of effected sound sound of the effect. that is mixed with the original sound. HiDMP Level 0–10 0–150 Adjusts the treble attenuation of the Adjusts the output level. effect sound.
Effect Types and Parameters 021 SEQ FLTR The sequence filter has the flavor of a Z.Vex Seek-Wah. Knob1 Page01 Effect Types and Parameters Page02 Step Knob2 2–8 PTTRN 1–8 Knob3 Speed 1–50 Adjusts number of sequence steps. Sets effect pattern. Sets modulation speed. Shape Reso Level 0–10 Sets effect sound envelope. 0–10 Sets effect resonance. P 0–150 Adjusts the output level. 022 RNDM FLTR This filter effect changes character randomly.
029 FuzzSmile Simulation of the Fuzz Face, which has made rock history with its humorous panel design and smashing sound. Knob1 Page01 Gain Adjusts the tone. Knob3 Level 0–150 Adjusts the output level. 0–100 Adjusts the balance between the original sound and the effected sound. Simulation of the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff, which is loved by famous artists around the world for its fat, sweet fuzz sound. Knob1 Page01 Gain Page02 0–100 Knob2 P Tone Adjusts the gain.
Effect Types and Parameters 036 Bass Pre This is a preamp model with a semi-parametric equalizer for the mid-range. Knob1 Page01 Bass Adjusts the low frequency level. Mid Effect Types and Parameters Page02 0–10 -10–10 Adjusts the middle frequency level. Knob2 Trebl Knob3 0–10 Level Adjusts the high frequency level. Freq P Adjusts the output level. 100Hz–4.5kHz Adjusts the center frequency of the mid-range. 037 AC Bs Pre This is a preamp model with a graphic equalizer.
042 Flip Top Simulation of the Ampeg B-15 made famous by the Motown sound of the 1960s. Knob1 Page01 -10–10 Knob2 Mid Knob3 -10–10 Trebl Adjusts the low frequency level. Adjusts the middle frequency level. Mid_F Gain 32Hz–6.3kHz 0–100 Ultra Page03 Off, Low, Hi, Both CAB See Table 1 Mix 0–100 Adjusts the mix balance of the signal after the pre-amp and the signal after the cabinet. Simulation of the Acoustic 360 well known for its gutsy midrange.
Effect Types and Parameters 047 G-Krueger Simulation of the famous metal bass amp Gallien-Krueger 800RB from the eighties. Knob1 Page01 Effect Types and Parameters Page02 Bass Knob2 -10–10 Mid Adjusts the middle frequency level. Mid_F Gain 32Hz–6.3kHz 0–100 Off, Low, Mid, Hi CAB Adjusts the preset tone. 0–150 Adjusts the output level. See Table 1 Mix 0–100 Adjusts the mix balance of the signal after the pre-amp and the signal after the cabinet. Selects the cabinet.
053 8-Phaser This is an 8-stage phaser effect that produces a swooshing sound. Compared to the 4-stage phaser, the effect sound is more detailed. Knob1 Page01 Rate -10–10 Knob3 Level 0–150 Adjusts the intensity of the effect character. Adjusts the output level. Off–800Hz Sets the cut frequency in the low range of the effect sound. This vibe sound features unique undulations. Knob1 Page01 Page02 Speed 0–50 Knob2 P Depth 0–100 Knob3 Bias 0–100 Sets modulation speed.
Effect Types and Parameters 060 StereoCho This is a stereo chorus with a clear tone. Knob1 Depth Page01 Effect Types and Parameters Page02 061 Ensemble Knob2 0–100 Rate Sets the depth of the modulation. Sets the speed of the modulation. LoCut Level Off–800Hz Page01 Page02 Rate Tone Page02 0–10 Level Adjusts the tone. Mix 0–100 P Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound. 0–150 Adjusts the output level.
067 PitchSHFT This effect shifts the pitch up or down. Knob1 Shift Page01 Tone 0–10 -25–-1, 0, 1–25 Level Knob3 Bal 0–100 P Adjusts the balance between original and effect sounds. 0–150 Allows fine adjustment of pitch shift Adjusts the output level. amount in cent (1/100 semitone) steps. 068 MonoPitch This is a pitch shifter with little sound variance for monophonic (single note) playing. Knob1 Shift Page01 069 H.P.S Tone 0–10 Adjusts the pitch shift amount in semitones. Adjusts the tone.
Effect Types and Parameters 074 MonoSyn This effect produces the sound of a monophonic (single-note playing) bass synthesizer that detects the pitch of the input signal. Knob1 Decay Knob2 0–100 Wave Effect Types and Parameters Adjusts the rate of sound change. 075 StdSyn Synth 0–100 Dry Adjusts level of synthesizer sound. Page01 Page02 Page02 Sound 0–100 Dry Adjusts level of synthesizer sound. Tone 0–100 0–10 Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound.
081 Defret Turns the sound from any bass guitar into a fretless bass sound. Knob1 Sense Page01 082 Delay Color 1–50 P This long delay has a maximum length of 5000 mS. Time Page01 Page02 1–5000 FS Knob2 F.B 0–100 Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound. HiDMP P-P Level 0–10 MONO, P-P 1–2000 P F.B 0–100 Sets the delay time. Adjusts the feedback amount. HiDMP Level 0–10 FS Knob2 Time Knob3 Mix 1–2000 Sets the delay time.
Effect Types and Parameters 088 DynaDelay This dynamic delay adjusts the volume of the effect sound according to the input signal level. Knob1 Time Page01 Effect Types and Parameters Page02 089 FilterDly Sense 1–2000 Sets the delay time. F.B 0–100 Level Adjusts the feedback amount. Page01 Page03 0–150 FS F.B P Depth Mix 0–100 Reso 0–150 Adjusts the output level. Time 1–2000 Pitch -12–12 0–100 Tone Adjusts the feedback amount. Knob3 P Mix 0–10 Adjusts the tone.
095 Hall This reverb effect simulates the acoustics of a concert hall. Knob1 Decay Page01 0–10 1–100 Level Knob3 Mix Decay 0–150 1–30 1–100 FS Knob2 Tone 0–10 Sets the duration of the reverberations. Adjusts the tone. PreD Level Decay 1–30 1–100 Tone Decay Level 1–30 FS Knob2 Tone 1–100 Level Knob1 0–10 InputMute Knob3 Mix 0–100 P Adjusts the amount of effected sound that is mixed with the original sound.
Effect Types and Parameters 102 Comp+Dist This effect combines a compressor and distortion. Knob1 Page01 Effect Types and Parameters Page02 Page03 103 Oct+Dist THRSH Knob2 0–50 Gain Knob3 P Level 0–150 Sets the level that activates the compressor. Adjusts the gain. Adjusts the output level. Dry Ratio 0–100 Tone Adjusts level of original sound. ATTCK 0–100 Adjusts the tone. 1–10 Adjusts the compression ratio. 1–10 Adjusts the compressor attack rate.
110 PDL Pitch Use an expression pedal to change the pitch in real time with this effect. Knob1 Color Page01 Bend Up, Down Level 0–100 P Sets the amount of pitch shift. 0–150 Sets the direction of the pitch change Adjusts the output level. to Up or Down. This is a pitch shifter specially for monophonic sound (single-note playing), which allows the pitch to be shifted in real time with the expression pedal.
Troubleshooting The unit will not turn ON The sound distorts strangely/has an odd timbre Troubleshooting / Rhythm List • Confirm that the POWER switch is set to "ON". When using bus power, confirm that the switch is "OFF" before connecting the USB cable. • When using batteries, confirm that they are still charged. No sound or very low volume • Check the connections (→P4–6). • Set the Active/Passive switch according to the type of bass guitar pickups or the device .
Specifications Effect types 111 types Number of simultaneous effects 3 Number of user banks/patches 10 patches x 10 banks 44.
FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
This has the characteristic mid range of the Polytone MINI-BRUTE, which is popular among jazz players. Switch the EQ on for a tighter low end when using an amplifier. 2 SLAP WAH This patch with additional auto-wah is useful for slapping solos. 3 bass tank Less overdriven style into an SVT style amp modeler. A Hartke HA3500 is combined with a 4.5XL cabinet with aluminum cone drivers. Switch the EQ on for tighter low end when using an amplifier.
USB/Sequel LE Startup Guide USB/Sequel LE Startup Guide This USB/Sequel LE Startup Guide explains how to install Sequel LE on a computer, make connections and settings for this unit, and perform recording. Sequel LE installation Connections and preparation To connect this unit to a computer running Windows 7 (or Windows Vista, XP) and to enable audio input/output, proceed as follows. The installation description uses Windows 7 as an example.
Continued from front Sequel LE installation Connections and preparation Use Sequel LE to record Windows MacOS X Select "New Project" from the "Project" menu. Set the recording level. Record to a track. Check the recording. This will close the currently open project and create a new empty project file. If the currently open file has been changed, a message appears asking if you want to save it or not.
