eA21u.fm 1 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Operation Manual © ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited.
eA21u.fm 2 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions Handling SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Warning 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: This symbol indicates explanations about extremely dangerous matters. If users ignore this symbol and Warning handle the device the wrong way, serious injury or death could result.
eA21u.fm 3 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions .................................... 2 Features ............................................................................................... 4 Terms Used in This Manual ................................................................ 5 Controls and Functions / Connections ............................................. 6 Selecting a Patch ................................................................................
eA21u.fm 4 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Features Thank you for selecting the ZOOM A2.1u (simply called the "A2.1u" in this manual). The A2.1u is a sophisticated effect processor for acoustic guitar with the following features. ● Latest technology for top performance Excellent sound quality is assured by signal processing circuitry featuring 96 kHz/24 bit sampling and internal 32-bit processing. Frequency response remains flat to 40 kHz, and signal-to-noise ratio is an amazing 100 dB or better.
eA21u.fm 5 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Terms Used in This Manual This section explains some important terms that are used throughout the A2.1u documentation. IN MODEL MIC COMP/LIMIT LO EQ ■ Effect module As shown in the illustration above, the A2.1u can be thought of as a combination of several single effects. Each of these is referred to as an effect module.
eA21u.fm 6 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Controls and Functions / Connections Top Panel Module selector Switches between play/manual mode and edit mode. In edit mode, the knob selects the module for operation. BANK [-]/[+] keys In play mode and manual mode, the keys serve for directly switching to the next lower or higher bank. In edit mode, the keys switch the effect type for the currently selected module. [STORE] key Serves for storing edited patches in memory.
eA21u.fm 7 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Controls and Functions / Connections Parameter knobs 1 - 3 These knobs allow changing the value of effect parameters or the level of the overall patch. During rhythm playback, the knobs let you select a pattern, set the tempo, and adjust the rhythm volume. [PEDAL ASSIGN] key This key lets you select the function of the built-in expression pedal. The currently selected function is shown by a lit LED. [MANUAL] key Switches between play mode and manual mode.
eA21u.fm 8 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Selecting a Patch While playing your instrument, try out various patches to see what the A2.1u can do. Turn power on Use a shielded cable with mono phone plug to connect your guitar to the [INPUT] jack of the A2.1u. To power the A2.1u from the AC adapter, plug the adapter into a wall outlet and plug the cable from the adapter into the [DC 9V] jack on the A2.1u. Set the [POWER] switch on the rear panel of the A2.1u to ON.
eA21u.fm 9 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Selecting a Patch Adjust tone and volume To adjust the effect sound and volume levels in play mode, the Parameter knobs 1 – 3 can be used. Each knob controls a specific parameter. Parameter knob 1 Mainly adjusts the MIX parameter of the MOD/EFX module (the level of the effect sound mixed to the orignal sound). Parameter knob 3 Adjusts the PATCH LEVEL parameter (output level of the entire patch).
eA21u.fm 10 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Using the Tuner The A2.1u incorporates an auto-chromatic tuner. To use the tuner function, the built-in effects must be bypassed (temporarily turned off) or muted (original sound and effect sound turned off). Switch to bypass or mute Setting the A2.1u to the bypass condition In play mode (or manual mode), press both [W]/[Q] foot switches together briefly and release. BP Setting the A2.
eA21u.fm 11 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Using the Tuner Adjusting the reference pitch of the tuner If required, you can fine-adjust the reference pitch of the A2.1u tuner. The default setting after power-on is center A = 440 Hz. Turn parameter knob 1. The current reference pitch is shown. The adjustment range is 35 – 45 (center A = 435 to 445 Hz). While the reference pitch value is shown, turn parameter knob 1 to adjust it.
eA21u.fm 12 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Using the Rhythm Function The A2.1u has a built-in rhythm function that plays realistic drum sounds in various patterns. The rhythm function is available in play mode or in the bypass/mute condition. Set the A2.1u to play mode (or manual mode) If the Module selector is set to a position other than "PLAY", set it to "PLAY". HINT The rhythm function can be used both in play mode and manual mode.
eA21u.fm 13 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Using the Rhythm Function Adjust the rhythm volume To adjust the rhythm volume, turn parameter knob 3. 25 When you turn the parameter knob, the current setting (0 – 30) is shown on the display. Adjust the tempo The rhythm pattern tempo can be adjusted in the range of 40 – 250 BPM (beats per minute). To continuously change the rhythm tempo, turn parameter knob 2.
eA21u.fm 14 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Editing a Patch The patches of the A2.1u can be freely edited by changing the effect parameter settings. Try editing the currently selected patch to create your own sound. Select the effect module Turn the Module selector to select the effect module to edit. The following settings are available.
eA21u.fm 15 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Editing a Patch Terminate the edit mode To terminate the edit mode and return to the play mode, set the Module selector to the "PLAY" position. A2.1u returns to play mode (or manual mode). NOTE When you select another patch after editing, the changes you have made in edit mode will be lost unless you store the patch first. To retain the changes, store the patch as described on page 16.
eA21u.fm 16 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Storing/Copying Patches An edited patch can be stored in a bank of the user area (A – d). It is also possible to store an existing patch in another location to create a copy. In play mode, manual mode, or edit mode, press the [STORE] key. The bank and patch number are shown on the display as a flashing indication. A0 NOTE Patches of banks in the preset area (0 – 3) are read-only. No patches can be stored or copied into these locations.
eA21u.fm 17 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Storing/Copying Patches To cancel the store process To cancel the store process, operate the Module selector before pressing the [STORE] key again (step ). Press the [STORE] key once more When the store/copy process is completed, the unit returns to the previous mode, with the target patch being selected. D4 Specify the store/copy target patch number To specify the store/copy target patch number, use the [W]/[Q] foot switches. D4 ZOOM A2.
eA21u.fm 18 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Using the Built-in Expression Pedal The expression pedal on the top panel of the A2.1u lets you adjust effect parameters or the volume in real time during play, or alter the feedback control frequency. Which element is controlled by the pedal can be selected for each patch individually.
eA21u.fm 19 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Using the Built-in Expression Pedal Operate the pedal Move up or down While playing your instrument, move the expression pedal up or down. To switch a module on or off When you push the expression pedal fully down, the parameter or module selected with the [PEDAL ASSIGN] key will be switched between on and off. Push fully down HINT • When the expression pedal is assigned to the TONE parameter, the MODEL module can be switched on and off.
eA21u.fm 20 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Using the Feedback Control The feedback control function of the A2.1u allows automatic or manual detection of the frequency range where acoustic feedback occurs. This frequency range is then attenuated to eliminate feedback. The feedback control function can be set in edit mode and can also be operated by foot switch or the built-in expression pedal. 2. Manual operation of feedback control This section describes how to detect the feedback frequency manually. 1.
eA21u.fm 21 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Using the Feedback Control foot switch to turn feedback control on. Automatic detection of feedback frequency The A2.1u can automatically detect the frequency range where acoustic feedback is occurring. If acoustic feedback should suddenly develop during a performance, you can simply hit the foot switch to turn the function on and suppress the feedback sound. This is possible both in play mode and manual mode. 1.
eA21u.fm 22 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Using the Feedback Control this condition is "30". Using the built-in expression pedal to operate the feedback control function Push fully down The built-in expression pedal of the A2.1u can be used to switch the feedback control function on and off, and to adjust the feedback frequency. This is possible both in play mode and manual mode. 1. Refer to the section "Manual operation of feedback control" and set the FEEDBACK FREQ value to "oF". OF 30 5.
eA21u.fm 23 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Using Manual Mode The condition where the foot switches are used to switch the MOD/EFX module or the feedback control function on and off during play is called "manual mode". 1. In play mode, select a patch. When you enter manual mode, the [W]/[Q] foot switches are assigned different functions and cannot be used to select patches. Therefore you should select the patch to use before entering manual mode. 2. Press the [MANUAL] key.
eA21u.fm 24 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Other Functions This section describes how to use the internal expression pedal as well as an external pedal or foot switch. Use of the A2.1u as an audio interface or direct box is also explained. Making settings for the built-in expression pedal The expression pedal on the top panel of the A2.1u lets you adjust effect parameters or the volume in real time during play. It also can serve to adjust the feedback control frequency with your foot.
eA21u.fm 25 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Other Functions 1. Turn power to the A2.1u on while keeping the [PEDAL ASSIGN] key depressed. The indication "dn" appears on the display. DN 2. With the expression pedal fully raised, press the [STORE] key. Using an external expression pedal (FP01/ FP02) When you connect an optional expression pedal (FP01/FP02) to the [CONTROL IN] jack of the A2.1u, you can use that pedal as a volume pedal, separately from the built-in expression pedal. 1.
eA21u.fm 26 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Other Functions 3. Turn parameter knob 2 to select one of the following functions for the foot switch. ● bP (bypass/mute) The foot switch controls bypass or mute on/off. This has the same effect as pressing both [W]/ [Q ] foot switches at the same time in play mode or manual mode. ● tP (tap tempo) Pressing the foot switch repeatedly can be used to set the interval for the rhythm function or to make settings for effect parameters supporting the tap function.
eA21u.fm 27 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Other Functions ■ Sampling frequencies NOTE 32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz • Also when using the A2.1u as an audio interface, the signal after effect processing is always available directly at the [OUTPUT/PHONES] jack. HINT With the operating systems listed above, the A2.1u will function as an audio interface simply by connecting the USB cable. There is no need to install any special driver software.
eA21u.fm 28 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Other Functions The [PRE/POST] switch lets you control the position where the signal supplied at the [BALANCED OUT] connector is branched off. To use the signal after effect processing, select the "POST" position (switch engaged). To use the signal before effect processing, select the "PRE" position (switch disengaged). foot switch. The indication "Hi-GAin" scrolls on the display, and input gain will be set to a higher value.
eA21u.fm 29 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Linking Effects The patches of the A2.1u can be thought of as eight serially linked effect modules, as shown in the illustration below. You can use all effect modules together or selectively set certain modules to off to use just specific effect modules.
eA21u.fm 30 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Effect Types and Parameters How to read the parameter table Effect parameters 1 – 3 Module selector These are the parameters that can be adjusted with parameter knobs 1 - 3 when the effect type is selected. The setting range for each parameter is shown.Three-digit setting values are shown with a dot between the two numerals. Example: 0 - 98, 1.
eA21u.fm 31 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Effect Types and Parameters MODEL MODEL module This module provides 12 types of acoustic guitar and mic preamp simulations. * Manufacturer names and product names mentioned in this table are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The names are used only to illustrate sonic characteristics and do not indicate any affiliation with ZOOM CORPORATION.
eA21u.fm 32 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Effect Types and Parameters MIC MIC module This module simulates mic directional characteristics when recording the acoustic guitar type selected with the MODEL module by microphone. MIC MC MC Simulates the sound that is recorded by microphone. You can select the mic type and position. MIC TYPE POSITION dy, Co Selects the mic type. "dy" simulates the frequency response of a dynamic mic and "Co" simulates the frequency response of a condenser mic.
eA21u.fm 33 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Effect Types and Parameters [Table 1] Display Frequency 5 50Hz 10 100Hz 20 200Hz 40 400Hz 60 600Hz HI EQ HI EQ module HE This is an equalizer for the high frequency range. You can select either a 3-band equalizer or parametric equalizer. HI EQ (High EQ) HE This is a 3-band equalizer that adjusts the frequency range above 1.2 kHz. 1.2kHz 6.3kHz ±12 1.2 kHz, peaking type equalizer. HP HP 12kHz ±12 6.3 kHz, peaking type equalizer.
eA21u.fm 34 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Effect Types and Parameters The two effect types on the preceding page have the same parameters. DEPTH Adjusts the modulation depth. AR Ar RATE 0 – 98, 1.0 1 – 50 Adjusts the modulation rate. MIX 0 – 98, 1.0 Adjusts the level of the effect sound mixed to the original sound. AIR Simulates the ambience of a room, giving the sound spatial depth. SIZE Adjusts the spatial width. FL FL TONE 2 – 98, 1.0 0 – 10 Adjusts the sound quality.
eA21u.fm 35 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Effect Types and Parameters DT dt DETUNE This effect mixes a pitch-shifted component to the original signal, resulting in resonating sound such as from a 12string guitar. DEPTH -15 – -1, 0, 1 – 15 Adjusts the modulation depth. PH PH TONE 0 – 10 Adjusts the sound quality. MIX 0 – 98, 1.0 Adjusts the level of the effect sound mixed to the original sound. PHASER This effect produces sound with a pulsating character.
eA21u.fm 36 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Effect Types and Parameters MS MS MODERN SPRING This effect simulates a spring-type reverb with bright sound. The above six effect types have the same parameters. DECAY Adjusts the duration of the reverb. BS bS TONE 1 – 30 0 – 10 Adjusts the sound quality. MIX 0 – 98, 1.0 Adjusts the level of the effect sound mixed to the original sound. BRIGHT SLAP REVERB This is a reverb with bright sound which allows adjusting the pre-delay parameter.
eA21u.fm 37 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Effect Types and Parameters CONTROL CONTROL module Serves for making built-in expression pedal settings and lets you control the foot switch function and master level setting applying to all patches. CT CONTROL Ct RTM DESTINATION See Table 3 Selects the modulation target module that is controlled with the built-in expression pedal (see Table 3).
eA21u.fm 38 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 Troubleshooting GLOBAL GLOBAL module GL GL PICK UP SELECT Serves for making settings to match the guitar amplifier and pickup in use and to control the feedback control function. The settings of this module apply to all patches. GLOBAL FEEDBACK AMP SELECT See table 6 See Table 5 oF, At,1 – 30 FREQ Modifies the sound quality depending on the guitar or pickup that is used, to fully bring out the simulation capabilities of the MODEL module (see table 5).
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eA21u.fm 40 ページ ２００５年１１月４日 金曜日 午後５時２３分 A2.
A2.1u Patch List CATEGORY No. NAME A0 D-28 A1 J-200 MODEL CHORUS & REVERB ARTIST KEY EFFECT COMMENT PEDAL SETTING MARTIN D-28 The sound of a Martin D-28, the "gold standard" of acoustic guitars. Dynamic and gorgeous. VOLUME GIBSON J-200 Simulation of a Gibson J-200 with its large, impressive body and sound to match. VOLUME A2 TRIPLE 0 MARTIN OOO-18 Simulation of the increasingly popular Martin 000-18 with its compact, handy body and finely nuanced sound.
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.
