User manual ZOOM A2.1U

[. . . ] 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. This symbol indicates explanations about dangerous matters. [. . . ] Settings with different effect depth are available for Combo, Stack, and other amp types. PICKUP SELECT This parameter serves to optimize the frequency response of the A2. 1u to fit the type of pickup. It can also be used as a simulator for turning the sound of an electric guitar into that of an acoustic guitar. CONTROL module and GLOBAL module Besides the above modules, the A2. 1u also incorporates a CONTROL module and GLOBAL module. The CONTROL module comprises settings such as expression pedal and foot switch function allocation, as well as the master level that applies to all patches. The GLOBAL module lets you optimize the A2. 1u characteristics to fit the requirements of ZOOM A2. 1u 29 Effect Types and Parameters How to read the parameter table Module selector The Module selector symbol shows the position of the selector knob at which this module/parameter is called up. Effect parameters 1 ­ 3 These are the parameters that can be adjusted with parameter knobs 1 - 3 when the effect type is selected. The setting range for each parameter is shown. Three-digit setting values are shown with a dot between the two numerals. Example: 0 - 98, 1. 0 = 0 - 98, 100 Effect module MOD/EFX Effect type MOD/EFX (Modulation/Effects) module CH CH Comprises modulation and delay effects such as chorus, wah, delay, and echo. CHORUS This effect mixes a variable pitch-shifted component to the original signal, resulting in full-bodied resonating sound. DEPTH 0 ­ 98, 1. 0 RATE 1 ­ 50 MIX 0 ­ 98, 1. 0 Adjusts the modulation depth. Adjusts the level of the effect sound mixed to the original sound. Adjusts the modulation rate. PD HOLD This is a warm sounding long delay of up to 5000 ms duration. PINGPONG DELAY Pd HOLD This is a ping-pong type delay wher e the delay sound alter nates between left and right. These three ef fect types have the same parameters. 1 ­ 99, 1. 0 ­ 5. 0 Adjusts the delay time. In the TAP 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 ­ 5. 0). " TIME FEEDBACK 0 ­ 98, 1. 0 MIX 0 ­ 98, 1. 0 Adjusts the feedback amount. Adjusts the level of the effect sound mixed to the original sound. Expression pedal A pedal icon ( ) in the listing indicates a parameter that can be controlled with the built-in expression pedal. To control a parameter with the expression pedal, specify the respective module (or parameter) as control target for the pedal ( p. 24), and then select the respective effect type of the module. Tap A tap icon ( ) in the listing indicates a parameter that can be set by repeatedly hitting (tapping) the foot switch (FS01). The tap function must have been assigned to the foot switch beforehand ( p. 25), and a module that includes this parameter must be on. In edit mode, tapping the foot switch will cause the respective parameter to be set according to the tapping interval (modulation cycle, delay time, etc. ). In play mode and manual mode, tapping the foot switch will cause the TIME parameter of the delay effect type in the DELAY/REVERB module to be temporarily changed. (In play mode and manual mode, only the delay effect in the DELAY/REVERB module can be controlled by tap input. ) TAP Hold A hold icon ( ) in the listing indicates an effect type for which hold can be turned on and off with the foot switch (FS01). Set the foot switch function to "dH" (delay hold) ( p. When this patch is then selected in play mode or manual mode, the hold function can be switched on and off by pressing the foot switch. HOLD 30 ZOOM A2. 1u Effect Types and Parameters MODEL MODEL module This module provides 12 types of acoustic guitar and mic preamp simulations. * Manufacturer names and product names mentioned in this table are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The names are used only to illustrate sonic characteristics and do not indicate any affiliation with ZOOM CORPORATION. MD G MA GR TC OV NY MC DB NT RE Md GJ MA Gr tC ov ny MC db nt rE MARTIN DREADNOUGHT GIBSON SUPER JUMBO MARTIN AUDITORIUM GIBSON ROUND SHOULDER TACOMA OVATION NYLON MACCAFERRI DOBRO NATIONAL RESOPHONIC Simulation of the MARTIN D-28, one of the most popular acoustic guitar. [. . . ] 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. To accurately monitor the sound also while adjusting the recording level, temporarily set the output device port for the VST connection (step 6) to "Not Connected". · The level meter as in the above illustration shows the signal level after processing in this unit. When you pluck a guitar string the meter may register with a slight delay, but this is not a defect. HINT If no sound is heard when you click the Play button after recording, check the VST connection settings (step 6) once more. HINT The Inspector shows information about the currently selected track. [. . . ]