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Operation Manual
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions Contents •High humidity or moisture SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Usage Precautions ....................... 2 • Excessive dust or sand SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Excessive vibration or shock SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................2 Usage Precautions........................................................................ 2 Handling In this manual, symbols are used to highlight wa
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Features Terms Used in This Manual Thank you for selecting the ZOOM G2 (hereafter simply called the "G2"). The G2 is a multi effect This section explains some important terms that are used throughout the G2 documentation. processor with the following features and functions. IN COMP WAH/EFX ZNR DRIVE EQ EXTRA EQ/CABI&MIC MOD/SFX DELAY REVERB OUT ● Latest processing technology for outstanding performance ■ Effect module ■ Patch 96 kHz / 24
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Controls and Functions / Connections Controls and Functions / Connections Parameter knobs 1 - 3 Top Panel Module selector These knobs allow changing the level of effect Switches between play mode and edit mode. In edit parameters or of the overall patch. During rhythm mode, the knob selects the module for operation. playback, the knobs let you select a pattern, set the tempo, and adjust the rhythm volume. BANK [-]/[+] keys In play mode, the keys serve for directly switching to RHYTH
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Selecting a Patch Selecting a Patch Adjust tone and volume To try out the various effects of the G2, we recommend that you simply play your instrument while switching patches. To adjust the effect sound and volume levels in play mode, the Parameter knobs 1 – 3 can be used. Each knob Turn power on controls a specific parameter. Use a monaural shielded cable to connect the guitar to the [INPUT] jack of the G2. Parameter knob 1 Parameter knob 3 Adjusts the GAIN Adjusts the PATCH When
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Using the Tuner Using the Tuner Adjusting the reference pitch of the tuner The G2 incorporates an auto-chromatic tuner. To use the tuner function, the built-in effects must be If required, you can fine-adjust the reference pitch of the G2 tuner. The default bypassed (temporarily turned off) or muted (original sound and effect sound turned off). setting after power-on is center A = 440 Hz. Turn Parameter knob 1. Switch to bypass or mute 40 Setting the G2 to the bypass state In play mod
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Using the Rhythm Function Using the Rhythm Function Adjust the rhythm volume The G2 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. 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. Set the G2 to play mode If the Module selector is set to a position Adjust the tempo other than "
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Editing a Patch Editing a Patch Terminate the edit mode The patches of the G2 can be freely edited by changing the effect parameter settings. Try editing the When you return to play mode and To terminate the edit mode and NOTE currently selected patch to create your own sound. select another patch, the changes return to the play mode, set the you have made in edit mode will be Module selector to the "PLAY" lost unless you store the patch position. first. To retain the changes, st
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Storing/Copying Patches 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. To cancel the store process To cancel the store process, operate the Module selector before pressing the [STORE] key again ( ). In play mode or edit mode, press the [STORE] key. The bank and patch number are shown on the display as a flashing indication. Press the [STORE] key on
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Using an Optional Foot Switch or Pedal Using an Optional Foot Switch or Pedal ● dM (delay input mute) ● oF Switches the delay module input muting Pedal is inactive. between on and off. The G2 is equipped with a [CONTROL IN] jack designed for connection of an optional foot switch or ● VL expression pedal. This section explains how to use these accessories. Volume HINT For information on effect parameters supporting the ● bP (bypass/mute) tap function, see pages 23 – 29. ● WU, Wd, WH
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Restoring Factory Defaults Linking Effects In the factory default condition, the patches of the user area (A0 – d9) contain the same settings as the The patches of the G2 consist of nine serially linked effect modules, as shown in the illustration below. patches of the preset area (00 – 39). Even after overwriting the user patches, their original content can be You can use all effect modules together or selectively use certain modules by setting them to on or off. restored in a single operati
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Effect Types and Parameters Effect Types and Parameters COMP COMP (Compressor) module Attenuates high-level signal components and boosts low-level signal components, How to read the parameter table thereby keeping the overall signal level within a certain range. SENSE ATTACK LEVEL 0 – 10 FS, SL 2 – 98, 1.0 Effect parameters 1 – 3 Adjusts the compressor sensitivity. Selects compressor attack speed in two Adjusts the signal level after passing the These are the parameters that can be adjusted
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Effect Types and Parameters Effect Types and Parameters RG rG RING MODULATOR DRIVE This effect produces a metallic ringing sound. Adjusting the FREQUENCY parameter results in a drastic DRIVE module change of sound character. This module provides 16 types of distortion and an acoustic simulator. Each effect type of the module has two modeling algorithms (for live performance and direct recording). POSITION FREQUENCY MIX bF, AF 1 – 50 0 – 98, 1.0 These algorithms are switched automatic
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Effect Types and Parameters Effect Types and Parameters FL FL FLANGER EQ This effect produces a resonating and strongly undulating sound. EQ (Equalizer) module -10 – -1, 0, DEPTH RATE RESONANCE Allows adjusting the three main bands (BASS, MIDDLE, TREBLE) of the six-band equalizer. 0 – 98, 1.0 0 – 50 1 – 10 Adjusts the modulation resonance BASS MIDDLE TREBLE Adjusts the modulation depth. Adjusts the modulation rate. ±12 160Hz ±12 800Hz ±12 3.2kHz TAP intensity. Adjusts th
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Effect Types and Parameters Effect Types and Parameters TE tE TAPE ECHO DELAY This effect simulates a tape echo. DELAY module 1 – 99, This is a delay module which allows long delay times and use of the hold function. TIME FEEDBACK MIX 0 – 98, 1.0 0 – 98, 1.0 1.0 – 2.0 DL dL DELAY Adjusts the delay time. In the range TAP HOLD This is a delay with a maximum setting of 5000 ms. from 10 – 990 ms, the adjustment is Adjusts the level of the effect made in 10-ms steps (1 – 99).
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Effect Types and Parameters Specifications CONTROL CONTROL module Serves for making pedal settings and lets you control the foot switch function and master Effect types 54 level setting applying to all patches. Effect modules Max. 9 simultaneous modules RTM DESTINATION FS MASTER LEVEL Patches User area: 10 patches x 4 banks See Table 4 See Table 5 0 – 98, 1.0 Preset area: 10 patches x 4 banks When a foot switch (FS01) is connected When an expression pedal (FP01/FP02) to the [CONTROL IN] j
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G2 Preset Pattern # PatternName TimSig # PatternName TimSig 1 8beat_1 21 POP_3 4/4 4/4 2 8beat_2 22 DANCE_1 4/4 4/4 3 8beat_3 23 DANCE_2 4/4 4/4 4 8shufle 24 DANCE_3 4/4 4/4 5 16beat_1 25 DANCE_4 4/4 4/4 6 16beat_2 26 3per4 4/4 3/4 7 16shufle 27 6per8 4/4 3/4 8 ROCK 28 5per4_1 4/4 5/4 9 HARD 29 5per4_2 4/4 5/4 10 METAL_1 30 LATIN 4/4 4/4 11 METAL_2 31 BALLAD_1 4/4 4/4 12 THRASH 32 BALLAD_2 4/4 3/4 13 PUNK 33 BLUES_1 4/4 4/4 14 DnB 34 BLUES_2 4/4 3/4 15 FUNK_1 35 JAZZ_1 4/4 4/4 16 FUNK_2 36 JAZZ_
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3 4 1 1 1 1 1 5 2 2 1 2 2 1 6 2 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 7 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 8 Marshall JCM-2000 This patch is modeled after the powerful sound which uses the silicone rectifier section of that popular amplifier. You
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