Multi-Effects Processor Operation Manual You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. © 2018 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited. Product names, registered trademarks and company names in this document are the property of their respective companies. All trademarks and registered trademarks in this document are for identification purposes only and are not intended to infringe on the copyrights of their respective owners.
Introduction This Multi-Effects Processor starts with numerous effects that can be combined for use together. Effect combinations and parameter settings can be saved as patches to be used whenever you like. By simply switching between preset patches, you can achieve dramatic changes in sound. This processor includes a wide variety of effects, including distortion, chorus and reverb effects. Understanding the features of each effect is important for designing your own sounds.
Terms used in this manual Patch A “patch” stores effect ON/OFF states and parameter setting values. Effects are saved and recalled in units of patches. Five effects can be added to one patch, and the can store up to 50 patches. Bank One group of 10 patches is a “bank”. Patches can be quickly recalled by switching banks. The has 5 banks. Effect type The available effect types include various guitar effects and amp/cabinet simulation models. Effects can be selected from these types to be added to patches.
Contents Introduction ����������������� 2 Terms used in this manual ���������� 3 Contents ������������������ 4 structure ���������� 5 Names of parts ��������������� 7 Loading batteries �������������� 9 Connecting ���������������� 10 Adjusting the overall audio character and output level ������������������� 11 Using patches (MEMORY mode) ������ Switching to MEMORY mode.
G1 FOUR/G1X FOUR structure Signal flow Patch INPUT 1 2 3 4 5 Patch level Output EQ Effect Looper Output volume OUTPUT Tuner Rhythm AUX IN The input guitar sound passes through effects 1 – 5 in order. ( “Using patches (MEMORY mode)” on page 12) The patch level is adjusted. ( “Using patches (MEMORY mode)” on page 12) The overall sound is adjusted. This setting is retained even when the patch is changed.
Memory overview (patches/banks) The can save up to 50 patches. Patches are managed in banks of 10.
Names of parts Front Panel Display This shows information, including the names of the selected patch and its effects and their parameter values. Mode switch Press this to cycle through the MEMORY, STOMP and EDIT modes. Parameter knobs Use these to adjust effect parameters and to make various settings. RHYTHM button Press to activate the rhythm. Effect/bank buttons In MEMORY mode, these change banks. In STOMP mode, these turn effects ON/OFF. In EDIT mode, these select effects and turn them ON/OFF.
Expression pedal ( only) When an effect in the PEDAL category is selected, this adjusts the amount of that effect. ( pedal effects” on page 53) “Setting Rear Panel Pedal switch ( only) When an effect in the PEDAL category is in use, this turns that effect ON/OFF. Input jack Connect a guitar here. AUX IN jack Connect an audio device or other external sound source here. HINT Signals input through the AUX IN jack will be sent to the OUTPUT jack directly without passing through the built-in effects.
Loading batteries 1. Open the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the product and insert 4 AA batteries. 2. Close the battery compartment cover. NOTE Set the type of battery used correctly so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown accurately. ( “Setting the type of batteries used” on page 35) HINT • If a dedicated AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16) is connected, it can run on AC power. • Power for operation can also be supplied through the USB port.
Connecting 1, 7 6 4 5 2 3 1. Minimize the volume of the guitar amp. 2. To use AC power supply, connect to the dedicated AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16) to the AC adapter jack and an outlet. This turns the power ON. 3. To use a computer, connect a USB cable (not included) to the USB port and the computer. , connecting this cable will turn it ON. When using USB bus power to operate the Guitar Lab By using Guitar Lab, you can manage patches and edit and add effects, for example from a computer.
Adjusting the overall audio character and output level 1. In MEMORY or STOMP mode, turn – Function Operation Adjust the level of low frequencies Turn Adjust the level of middle frequencies Turn Adjust the level of high frequencies Turn Adjust the overall level Turn . HINT These adjustments are retained even when the patch is changed.
Using patches (MEMORY mode) The manages effects in patches. A patch can have up to five effects and save their ON/ OFF states and parameter settings. Patch IN 1 2 3 4 5 OUT Effect Up to 50 patches can be created. Groups of 10 patches are organized into banks, so effects can be quickly recalled by switching banks. Select patches to use in MEMORY mode. Switching to MEMORY mode. HINT MEMORY mode is shown when the 1. When using STOMP or EDIT mode, press Pressing starts up. .
Selecting patches and banks Switching patches 1. Press or . This changes the patch. Function Operation Switch to lower-numbered patch Press Switch to higher-numbered patch Press HINT • By continuing to press or , you can continuously switch patches. • By using the PRESELECT function, you can switch to a patch at any location while continuing to use the tone of the currently selected patch.
Changing individual patch settings 1. Select the patch with settings you want to change. 2. Press . This opens the SETTING screen. 3. Press . This opens the patch setting screen. The patch level and name can be changed. ( patch names” on page 15) “Changing patch levels” on page 14, “Changing Changing patch levels 1. Turn . This changes the patch level. HINT • Press to end patch setting and return to the original screen.
Changing patch names 1. Turn . 2. Turn . This moves the cursor. This changes the character at the cursor position. HINT • Press to end patch setting and return to the original screen. • The characters and symbols that can be used are as follows. A–Z, a–z, 0–9, ! # $ % & ' () +, -. ; = @ [] ^ _ ` { } ~ (space) • Turn to change the character type.
Turning effects ON/OFF with footswitches (STOMP mode) In STOMP mode, you can turn effects ON/OFF with footswitches. Activating STOMP mode 1. When using MEMORY or EDIT mode, press Pressing . repeatedly, cycles through the MEMORY, STOMP and EDIT modes in order.
Turning effects ON/OFF with footswitches 1. Press . Select the effect to control. The selected effect is shown with light and dark inverted. Press 2. Press repeatedly to move the selection to the right. . This turns the effect ON/OFF. ON To turn an effect ON/OFF by hand, press the OFF – 17 button that corresponds to the effect position.
Editing effects (EDIT mode) In EDIT mode, you can change the effects used in a patch and adjust their parameters. Patch Effect 1 2 3 4 5 EDIT mode screen Activating EDIT mode 1. Select a patch in MEMORY mode. 2. Press Pressing . repeatedly, cycles through the MEMORY, STOMP and EDIT modes in order.
Selecting effects 1. Press – for the effect you want to edit. This switches the effect. The LED for the selected effect lights. Unit number Effect name Parameters HINT The effect unit number is its position in the patch order. Turning effects ON/OFF 1. Press Pressing – for the selected effect again. – toggles it ON/OFF.
Changing effect types Selecting effect types 1. Press or . … Function Operation Change to the previous effect type Press Change to the next effect type Press Selecting effect categories 1. While pressing , press . The category name appears on the display. Press again to show the next category name. … After the category name has been shown for a moment, the effect will change to the first effect in the category. HINT , press to show the previous category name.
Adjusting effect parameters 1. Turn – . The parameters assigned to each knob depend on the effect. Refer to the names shown on the display. If an effect has 5 or more parameters, use to change the screen. HINT • When AUTO SAVE is set to ON, parameter changes will be saved automatically. ( “Setting the AUTO SAVE function” on page 28) • When AUTO SAVE is set to OFF, a parameter saving screen will appear when you try to change patches. • The AUTO SAVE function is on by default.
Changing the effect order 1. Press . This opens the SETTING screen. 2. Press . This opens the CHAIN screen. The effects used in the selected patch are shown as icons. 3. Press the – button for the effect you want to move. 4. Press the – button for the destination position. The effect will be moved to the selected destination.
Managing patches Saving patches Patch changes can be saved to the same patch, overwriting it. They can also be saved to a patch with a different number. 1. Press . This opens the SETTING screen. 2. Press . This opens the SAVE screen. 3. Use , and – . Select the destination patch number.
4. Press and at the same time. This saves the patch, overwriting the content.
Swapping patches The contents of the patch can be switched with a patch at a different number. 1. Press . This opens the SETTING screen. 2. Press . This opens the SAVE screen. 3. Turn . The icon on the display changes from SAVE to SWAP. 4. Use , and – . Select the number of the patch to swap.
5. Press and at the same time. This swaps the patches. NOTE A patch that has been edited must be saved before it can be swapped. Save the patch before trying to swap it.
Adjusting the master tempo The master tempo is the tempo shared by effects, rhythms and the looper. 1. Press . This opens the SETTING screen. 2. Press . This opens the SETUP screen. 3. Turn . HINT • This can be set from 40 to 250. • BPM (Beats Per Minute) is the number of beats (quarter notes) in one minute and is a unit used to show how fast a musical tempo is. For example, 60 BPM is a tempo of 60 beats per minute.
Setting the AUTO SAVE function This function can be used automatically save changes to patch and effect settings when they are made. 1. Press . This opens the SETTING screen. 2. Press . This opens the SETUP screen. 3. Turn . Setting Explanation ON Automatic saving is enabled. OFF Automatic saving is disabled. When AUTO SAVE is ON Patch and effect setting changes will be saved automatically. When AUTO SAVE is OFF Patch changes can be saved with the following procedure. 1.
2. Turn . Setting Explanation YES Changes will be saved. NO Changes will not be saved. NOTE If you select “NO”, the other patch will open without saving the changed patch settings. 3. Press or . This opens a screen for selecting the patch number to use for saving. 4. Use , and – . Select the destination patch number.
5. Press and at the same time. The edited patch is saved. HINT An edited patch can also be saved on the SETTING screen.
Setting the PRESELECT function This function can be used to switch to a patch at any location while continuing to use the tone of the currently selected patch. 1. Press . This opens the SETTING screen. 2. Press . This opens the SETUP screen. 3. Turn . Setting Explanation ON Use the PRESELECT function. OFF Do not use the PRESELECT function.
When PRESELECT is ON 1. In MEMORY mode, use , and – . This opens a screen for selecting the number of the preselect destination patch. Function Operation Switch to lower-numbered patch Press Switch to higher-numbered patch Press Switch to patch numbers 10 – 19 Press Switch to patch numbers 20 – 29 Press Switch to patch numbers 30 – 39 Press Switch to patch numbers 40 – 49 Press Switch to patch numbers 50 – 59 Press 2. Press and at the same time. This switches to the selected patch.
When PRESELECT is OFF 1. In MEMORY mode, use , and – This changes the patch. Function Operation Switch to lower-numbered patch Press Switch to higher-numbered patch Press Switch to patch numbers 10 – 19 Press Switch to patch numbers 20 – 29 Press Switch to patch numbers 30 – 39 Press Switch to patch numbers 40 – 49 Press Switch to patch numbers 50 – 59 Press 33 .
Setting the BANK HOLD function This function can be used to limit to the same bank when switching patches. 1. Press . This opens the SETTING screen. 2. Press . This opens the SETUP screen. 3. Turn . When BANK HOLD is ON Switching down from the lowest patch in a bank will open the highest patch in the same bank. Switching up from the highest patch in a bank will open the lowest patch in the same bank.
Making power and display settings Setting the type of batteries used Set the type of battery used correctly so that the amount of remaining battery charge can be shown accurately. 1. Press . This opens the SETTING screen. 2. Press . This opens the PWR/LCD screen. 3. Turn .
Setting the ECO mode This function can be used to turn the power off automatically if unused for 10 hours. 1. Press . This opens the SETTING screen. 2. Press . This opens the PWR/LCD screen. 3. Turn . Setting Explanation ON The power will automatically turn off if unused for 10 hours. OFF This disables ECO mode.
Setting the backlight time 1. Press . This opens the SETTING screen. 2. Press . This opens the PWR/LCD screen. 3. Turn . Setting Explanation OFF The backlight stays off. ON The backlight stays on. 15s The backlight turns off 15 seconds after the last operation. 30s The backlight turns off 30 seconds after the last operation.
Adjusting the display contrast 1. Press . This opens the SETTING screen. 2. Press . This opens the PWR/LCD screen. 3. Turn . HINT This can be set from 1 to 13.
Using the tuner Use this to tune the connected guitar. Activating the tuner 1. When using MEMORY, STOMP or EDIT mode, press and at the same time. This activates the tuner. HINT Pressing anything other than will close the tuner and return to the original screen. Tuning a guitar 1. Play the open string that you want to tune and adjust its pitch. The display will differ according to the selected tuner type.
Other tuners The nearest string number and pitch detuning will be shown on the display and by the LEDs. When the pitch is accurate, the LED at the center of the meter will light green and the LEDs to the left and right will light red.
Changing tuner settings 1. Press when the TUNER screen is open. This opens the TUNER setting. Setting the output method 1. Turn . Setting Explanation BYPASS Effects are bypassed and the guitar sound is output. MUTE The guitar sound is not output. HINT You can also turn on the TUNER screen to change this setting. Adjusting the standard pitch 1. Turn . HINT • This sets middle A between 435 and 445 Hz. • You can also turn on the Tuner Screen to change this setting.
Setting the tuner type 1. Turn . Setting Explanation CHROMATIC The pitch detuning is shown according to the nearest note (in semitones). Other tuner types The nearest string number is shown according to the selected type, and the amount of detuning from its pitch is shown. The following tuner types can be selected.
Using rhythms You can play along with built-in rhythms. Activating the rhythm function 1. When using MEMORY, STOMP or EDIT mode, press . This opens the RHYTHM screen. HINT • Press to return to the original mode. • During rhythm playback, press to continue rhythm playback and return to the original mode. • The looper can be used during rhythm playback. When the RHYTHM screen is open, press switch to the LOOPER screen.
Setting the rhythm Selecting rhythm patterns 1. Turn . This selects the rhythm pattern. ( “Rhythm patterns” on page 46) Setting the precount 1. Turn . This sets the precount. This plays a count sound before looper recording starts. Setting Explanation OFF A precount is not played. ON A precount is played. Adjusting the tempo 1. Turn . HINT • This can be set from 40 to 250. • The tempo set here will be shared by the effects and the looper. Adjusting the volume 1. Turn .
Starting/stopping rhythm playback 1. Press . 2. Press . This starts rhythm playback. This stops rhythm playback. HINT During rhythm playback, you can switch MEMORY, STOMP and EDIT modes. To stop rhythm playback, press to open the RHYTHM screen, and then press 45 .
Rhythm patterns No. Name Time Sig. No. Name Time Sig. No. Name Time Sig.
Using the looper You can record your playing and create mono loop phrases that are up to 30 seconds long. Activating the looper 1. When using MEMORY, STOMP or EDIT mode, press This opens the LOOPER screen. HINT Press to return to the original mode. 47 .
Setting the looper Setting of the loop recording time 1. Turn . Setting Explanation MANUAL Recording will continue until stopped manually or the maximum recording time is reached. ×1–64 Set the value to 1 – 64 quarter notes. The actual recording time depends on the BPM setting. Recording time (seconds) = 60 ÷ BPM × quarter notes NOTE • The looper recording time is between 1.5 and 30 seconds. • Settings that will not fit in the recording time will be adjusted automatically.
Adjusting the volume 1. Turn . HINT This can be set from 0 to 100.
Recording and playing loops 1. Press . This starts loop recording. 2. Stop recording and start loop playback. If the recording time is set to "Manual" again or allowing the maximum recording time to be reached will stop recording and Pressing start loop playback. If the recording time is set to “ ×1–64” When the set recording time is reached, recording will stop and loop playback will start. 3. Press . This stops loop playback. NOTE • During rhythm playback, recording will start after the precount.
Overdubbing loops Additional performances can be added to the recorded loop. 1. Press during loop playback. This starts overdubbing. When the end of the loop is reached, loop playback will continue from the beginning, and overdubbing can be repeated. 2. Press during overdubbing. This stops overdubbing, but continues loop playback.
Clearing the loop 1. When loop playback is stopped, press and hold . This clears the recorded loop.
Using the expression pedal (G1X FOUR only) If an effect in the PEDAL category is selected when using a effect with the expression pedal. , you can control the amount of the Setting pedal effects 1. In EDIT mode, select an effect from the PEDAL category. NOTE Only one effect in a patch can be selected from the PEDAL category. HINT Selecting effects from categories ( 2. Turn – “Selecting effect categories” on page 20) . Adjust the pedal effect. ( “Adjusting effect parameters” on page 21) 3.
Adjusting the pedal Adjusting the pedal sensitivity 1. While pressing , turn the power on. This opens the PEDAL CALIBRATION screen. 2. Operate the pedal as shown on the display, and press or each time. Calibration is finished when “Complete!” appears. NOTE • Adjust the pedal sensitivity in the following cases. – Stepping on the pedal has little effect. – The volume and tone changes greatly even when the pedal is only pressed lightly. • If “Error!” appears, start calibration again from the beginning.
Adjusting the torque 1. Insert a 5 mm hex wrench into the torque adjustment screw on the side of the pedal. 2. Turn it clockwise to tighten the pedal and counterclockwise to loosen it. Loosen Tighten NOTE Be careful because loosening the torque adjustment screw too much could cause it to become disconnected internally, making it impossible to keep the pedal in a fixed position.
Managing the firmware Checking the firmware versions 1. While pressing , turn the power on. This opens the firmware VERSION screen. 2. Press or This restarts the . and reopens the usual screen.
Updating the firmware Check the ZOOM website (https://www.zoom.co.jp/), and download firmware for the 1. While pressing both and , use a USB cable to connect the . and the computer. This turns the power on and opens the FIRMWARE UPDATE screen. 2. Launch the firmware update application on the computer. This will start the update. "Complete!" will appear when updating finishes. NOTE • Do not disconnect the USB cable during a firmware update.
Restoring factory default settings 1. While pressing , turn the power on. This opens an initialization confirmation screen. 2. Turn . Select the operation. Setting Explanation YES Initialize settings, rewriting them with the factory defaults. NO Cancel the initialization and return to the usual screen. 3. Press or . This starts initialization. When initialization finishes, “Complete!” appears, and then the usual screen reopens.
Troubleshooting The unit will not power on • If using batteries, connect a cable to the INPUT jack. There is no sound or output is very quiet • Check the connections. ( “Connecting” on page 10) • Adjust the levels of the effects. ( “Adjusting effect parameters” on page 21) • Adjust the patch level. ( “Changing patch levels” on page 14) • Adjust the output volume.
Specifications Maximum number of simultaneous 5 effects User patches 50 Sampling frequency 44.
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