User manual ZOOM 508

[. . . ] Operation Manual Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 508 (hereafter simply called the "508"). Please take the time to read this manual carefully so you can get the most out of your 508 and ensure optimum performance and reliability. ZOOM CORPORATION NOAH Bldg. , 2-10-2, Miyanishi-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183, Japan PHONE: 0423-69-7116 FAX: 0423-69-7115 Printed in Japan 508-5000 1 Major Features · Compact, dedicated delay unit with up to 4000 ms delay time and eight delay types (Four types x two variations). · On-board "Zfx-2" DSP (Digital Signal Processor) developed by Zoom, and an innovative design used solely for its delay effects. [. . . ] When the EDIT key is pressed while the eighth parameter (Hold/Tap) cursor LED flashes, Edit mode is canceled and the unit returns to Play mode. H tp tp A1 In Edit mode, the EDIT key is used for selecting the parameter for editing. Each time the EDIT key is pressed the parameter cursor moves one position down. The flashing position shows which parameter is selected for editing. (1) Use the EDIT key or patch pedal to select the parameter you wish to change. (2) Use the VALUE +/- keys to adjust the parameter. (3) While the eighth parameter cursor LED is flashing, press the EDIT key to return to Play mode. 12 Effect Parameters Patches in the 508 are called effect parameters, made up of elements that decide the tone. Some effect parameters decide the delay type (delay functions and characteristics), and others decide the delay time and feedback. In compact effectors, the delay type is equivalent to the individual effectors, and the other parameters are equivalent to the control knobs on the effector. This section describes all the effect parameters constituting the patches of the 508. PARAMETER 1 Selects the delay type. Two variations can be selected for each of DELAY, TWIN DELAY, ECHO, and MULTI TAP DELAY, for a total of eight types. The setting ranges are n , p , nt , St , n , S , M4 , M6 *When types are switched the other parameter settings do not change. DELAY type NORMAL DELAY PINGPONG DELAY TWIN DELAY type NORMAL TWIN DELAY (MON) ECHO type MULTI TAP DELAY type MULTI TAP DELAY (4 TAPS) MULTI TAP DELAY (6 TAPS) STEREO TWIN DELAY NORMAL ECHO (MONO) STEREO ECHO Delay type n Monaural delay enabling extremely long delay of 4000 ms maximum. p Stereo version of NORMAL DELAY. The delay sound is output alternately from the left and right channels. nt Twin delay enabling two types of delay having different delay times, Tap 1 (delay time of 4000 ms max. ) and Tap 2 (half the delay time of Tap 1). When feedback is set to zero, triple overlay can be achieved (creates the impression that three players are performing). St Stereo version of NORMAL TWIN DELAY. Tap 1 is output to the left channel and Tap 2 to the right channel. n Using a short delay time will create an echo effect similar to reverb, and using a long delay time will create a spacious echo effect you might experience on top of a mountain. S Stereo version of ECHO. M4 Rhythmical multi-tap delay enabling four types of tap (independent delay). M6 Multi-tap delay enabling four types of tap. PARAMETER 2 DELAY TIME (X100 ms) PARAMETER 3 DELAY TIME (X1 ms) PARAMETER 4 FEEDBACK PARAMETER 5 Delay time is set in units of 100 ms. When you press the +/- keys simultaneously, the value changes in tens -- 10, 20. . . 90, 99. Range of setting The larger the value, the longer the delay time. HINT Selection !Editing Patches, parameters to be edited are selected by repeatedly pressing the EDIT key, but you can also use the patch pedals for this purpose. Press the PATCH UP pedal (right patch pedal) to move the parameter cursor from the bottom up. Press the PATCH DOWN pedal (left patch pedal) to move the parameter cursor from the top down. HINT performance will be played back to the end, then the Hold function will be canceled. (The HOLD/TAP indicators will go off. ) Original dry sound Effect sound Sampling Delay time is set in units of 1 ms. This parameter is used for fine adjustment of the delay time roughly set with PARAMETER 2. When PARAMETER 2 is set to "0", the setting range becomes 1 - 99. When you press the +/- keys simultaneously, the value changes in tens -- 10, 20. . . 90, 99. Time Press foot switch Press foot switch Press foot switch (first time) (second time) (third time) Sampling Sampling Sampling Hold function starts canceled 0 99 @ Switching effects on and off Adjusts the feedback of the delay time. When you press the +/- keys simultaneously, the value changes in tens -- 10, 20. . . 90, 99. Normally, the bypass function is used for turning the delay function off during performance. However, a patch should be prepared with the effect turned off if you do not want to use a delay sound with the next patch when using the seamless function to hold the delay sound of the previous patch. To turn the effect off, enter Edit mode and select a parameter other than Hold/Tap, and press the left and right patch pedals simultaneously. [. . . ] To confirm a choice after selecting a patch with Direct Load off, press both patch pedals simultaneously. Example: Switching from patch 1 to patch 4 A1 BA NK DO WN PATCH DOWN UP PATCH UP Bank switching Banks A, b, C, d, E, F can be switched. Patch switching Patches can be switched. Confirming a patch When display indication flashes, pressing both patch pedals together confirms the patch and switches the output sound. Press both pedals together A2 A3 A4 A4 Patch switching completed Confirm 13 Storing Patches If you have edited (altered) a patch and turn the 508 off without storing the patch, the patch will revert to its old setting. If the unit is currently in Play mode, release the key before 1 second has elapsed, otherwise the Direct Load function will be activated. If you wish, you can abandon the store procedure at this point by pressing the EDIT key. If you press the STORE key once more, the contents of the patch are updated. [. . . ]