User manual ZOOM B2.1U

[. . . ] Operation Manual © ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS / Usage Precautions Handling SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. If users ignore this symbol and handle the device the wrong way, bodily injury and damage to the equipment could result. Warning · Never place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the B2. 1u since this can cause electric shock. [. . . ] Because the ZNR/MIX module has only one effect type, you cannot choose the type for this module. HINT · The DRIVE/SYNTH module has a "CABINET" parameter that controls how the speaker cabinet characteristics are reproduced. This allows you to match the cabinet character effect to various requirements of a live performance or of direct recording. · The mixing balance of the DRIVE/SYNTH module original sound and the effect sound/synth sound, as well as the signal level after passing the module can be adjusted with the ZNR/MIX module. · When "STDSYN", "SYNTLK", or "MONO SYN" is selected as effect type for the DRIVE/SYNTH module, the action of the COMP/LIMIT module and WAH/EFX module (connection position set to "bF") will apply only to the original sound after passing the DRIVE/SYNTH module and not to the synth sound. · The ZNR/MIX module cannot be turned off with the foot switch. To disable ZNR, set the effect parameter value to "oF". ZOOM B2. 1u 25 Effect Types and Parameters How to read the parameter table Effect parameters 1 ­ 3 These are the parameters that can be adjusted with Parameter knobs 1 ­ 3 when the effect type is selected. Three-digit setting values are shown with a dot between the two numerals. Example: 1 ­ 98, 1. 0 = 1 ­ 98, 100 Module selector The Module selector symbol shows the position of the knob at which this module/parameter is called up. Effect module Effect type DELAY DELAY module DL dL This is a delay module which allows long delay times and use of the hold function. PD Pd PINGPONG DELAY HOLD This is a ping-pong type delay where the delay sound alternates between left and right. EC EC ECHO HOLD This effect simulates a tape echo with a long delay time of up to 5000 ms. These three effect types have the same parameters. TIME 1 ­ 99, 1. 0 ­ 5. 0 FEEDBACK 0 ­ 98, 1. 0 MIX 0 ­ 98, 1. 0 TAP Adjusts the delay time. In the range from 10 ­ 990 ms, the adjustment is made in 10-ms steps (1 ­ 99). For 1 second and above, the adjustment is made in 100-ms steps (1. 0 ­ 2. 0). Adjusts the feedback amount. Adjusts the mixing ratio of original sound and effect sound. Expression pedal A pedal icon ( ) in the listing indicates a parameter that can be controlled with the built-in expression pedal. Specify the respective module as modulation target for the expression pedal ( p. The parameter can then be controlled in real time with a connected expression pedal. Tap A [TAP] key icon ( ) in the listing indicates a parameter that can be set by hitting the [TAP] key. In edit mode, when the respective module/effect type is selected, repeatedly hitting the [TAP] key will set the parameter according to the key press interval (modulation cycle, delay time, etc. ). In play mode, if the DELAY module is ON for the currently selected patch, repeatedly hitting the [TAP] key will temporarily change the parameter. TAP Hold A foot switch icon ( ) in the listing indicates an effect type for which hold can be turned on and off with the foot switch (FS01). When this patch is then selected in play mode, the hold function can be switched on and off by pressing the foot switch. HOLD 26 ZOOM B2. 1u Effect Types and Parameters COMP/LIMIT COMP/LIMIT (Compressor/Limiter) module This module includes a compressor that keeps the overall signal level within a certain range by attenuating high-level signal components or boosting low-level signal components, and a limiter that suppresses peak components. COMPRESSOR CP CP The compressor attenuates high-level signal components and boosts low-level signal components to keep the overall signal level within a certain range. SENSE 0 ­ 10 ATTACK 1 ­ 10 LEVEL 2 ­ 98, 1. 0 Adjusts the compressor sensitivity. Higher setting values result in higher sensitivity. Adjusts the time between the sound attack point and the start of compression. Higher setting values result in faster compression action. Adjusts the signal level after passing the module. LIMITER LM LM This is a limiter that suppresses signal peaks above a certain reference level. THRESHOLD 0 ­ 10 Adjusts the reference signal level for the limiter action. RATIO 1 ­ 10 LEVEL 2 ­ 98, 1. 0 Adjusts the limiter intensity. [. . . ] Set the level as high as possible without causing the meter to reach the end of the scale. Instead change the recording level and gain settings at this unit. Go to beginning of project Play button 2. Use the button in the transport panel to move to the beginning of the project. 3. Click the Play button in the transport panel to start playback. NOTE · While the monitoring button is enabled, the direct signal input to this unit and the signal routed to the computer and then returned to this unit will be output simultaneously from this unit, causing a flanger-like effect in the sound. [. . . ]