User manual ZOOM 509 MODULATOR

[. . . ] Operation Manual Thank you for selecting the ZOOM 509 (hereafter simply called the "509"). Please take the time to read this manual carefully so you can get the most out of your 509 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 509-5000 1 Major Features · Dedicated modulation unit with two on-board modulation modules (EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2) for a total of 20 effects. Up to two effects can be used simultaneously, allowing versatile sound creations. [. . . ] To turn the function off, again hold the EDIT key down for at least 1 second. Banks can be switched using the VALUE +/- keys. Bank Hold ON Keeping the EDIT key depressed for at least 1 second activates Bank Hold. To cancel Bank Hold, press the EDIT key again for 1 second. A1 Bank switching Banks A, b, C, d, E, F can be switched. PATCH DOWN PATCH UP Patch switching 4 patches within bank can be switched. Bank/patch switching when Bank Hold is on A1 BANK F BANK E BANK d BANK C BANK b BANK A PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 PATCH 1 PATCH 2 PATCH 3 PATCH 4 A. 1 BANK HOLD ON A. 1 BANK HOLD OFF A1 BA NK 10 Patch Switching (Application: Direct Load OFF) In the default condition, the 509 is set up in such a way that pressing a patch pedal immediately switches the patch and alters the output sound. This switching principle is most convenient when the desired patches are adjacent or close to each other. However, when wanting to switch to a patch that is further away, it may be desirable not to activate the sound of the other patches in between. When Direct Load has been turned off, switching banks and patches has no effect until the user confirms the selection. DIRECT LOAD OFF Keeping STORE key depressed for 1 second turns Direct Load off. The same procedure serves to turn it on. For example, when going from patch 1 to patch 4 with Direct Load active, patches 2 and 3 will briefly be heard when the patch UP pedal is pressed three times. When Direct Load is off, pressing the patch UP pedal will change the number on the display (the number flashes), but until the user confirms the choice, the sound remains that of patch 1. To turn Direct Load on or off, keep the STORE key depressed for at least 1 second. 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 A2 A3 A4 A4 BA NK DO WN PATCH DOWN UP A1 Bank switching Banks A, b, C, d, E, F can be switched. PATCH UP 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. A4 Press both pedals together Patch switching completed Confirm 11 Editing Patches The 509 comes with 24 predefined patches. However, the 509 offers many more possibilities for combining effects in innovative ways. To discover these possibilities, we recommend that you try changing the parameters (elements that make up patches) to create your own patches. To switch from normal Play mode to Edit mode, press the EDIT key briefly (for less than 1 second). * Note that if the EDIT key is held down for 1 second or longer, the Bank Hold mode will be activated. In Edit mode, the EDIT key or the PATCH UP/DOWN pedals serve to select the parameter. Each push of the EDIT key moves the blinking parameter cursor one step down. The PATCH UP/DOWN pedals move the blinking parameter cursor up or down, respectively. For details on parameters, please refer to section "12 Effect Parameters". When the EDIT key is pressed while parameter 8 (the lowest indicator) is selected, the Edit mode is terminated and the 509 reverts to the Play mode. * When the PATCH DOWN pedal is pressed while parameter 8 (the lowest indicator) is selected, the 509 stays in Edit mode and parameter 1 is selected. A1 (1) While still in Play mode, select the patch you wish to edit. Immediately after entering Edit mode from Play mode, the topmost parameter cursor indicator (EF1 TYPE) flashes, and the setting of this parameter is shown on the display. The flashing parameter cursor always indicates which (2) Press the EDIT key to activate the Edit mode. parameter is selected for editing. C1 C1 C3 30 A1 There are a total of eight indicators, assigned to parameters 1 - 8 from top to bottom. (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 Using the serial or parallel connection Pressing one of the VALUE +/- keys When "C1" - "E1" is selected for parameter 1, the EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2 modules can be connected either in series or in parallel. serve for making EFFECT 1 settings, parameters 4 - 6 for EFFECT 2 settings, and parameter 7 for selecting serial or parallel connection. When serial connection is used and EFFECT 2 is ON, the output of EFFECT 1 is input to EFFECT 2 as a monaural signal. + ­ Pressing both VALUE +/- keys together changes the setting in larger steps. + ­ PARAMETER 1, 4 EF1 TYPE 1 / 2 ( effect type of EFFECT 1/2 ) PARAMETER 2, 5 DEPTH / PIT (Depth/pitch) PARAMETER 3, 6 RATE/MIX The function of this parameter depends on which effect type was selected with parameter 1, 4. [. . . ] Each time the power is turned on it has to be set again. @ Effect group on/off switching The effect groups of EFFECT 1 and EFFECT 2 can be switched on and off individually. 13 Storing Patches If you have edited (altered) a patch and turn the 509 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. [. . . ]