Using The Insert Effect; About Insert Effect Patches - Zoom MRS-1266 Operation Manual

Reference [Effects]

Using the insert effect

This section explains how to select the position for the insert
effect, how to select a patch, and how to edit the patch.

About insert effect patches

The insert effect is a multi-effect unit that contains a number
of single effects such as compressor, distortion, and delay,
connected in series. Each of these separate effects is called
an "effect module", and up to six effect modules can be used
simultaneously.
A combination of effect modules that can be used
simultaneously is called an "algorithm". You can use one of
the following five algorithms.
● DUAL
This algorithm has two entirely separate mono inputs and
mono outputs. The algorithm comprises three types: "Mic &
Mic" for two microphones, "G/B & Mic" for guitar/bass and
microphone, and "Gtr & Bass" for guitar and bass.
An algorithm suitable for simultaneous recording of vocals
and guitar, or for two guitars or bass guitars.
● GUITAR/BASS
An algorithm suitable for recording guitar/bass.
● MIC
An algorithm suitable for vocals or microphone recording.
● LINE
An algorithm suitable mainly for recording line-level output
instruments such as synthesizer or electric piano.
Algorithm
COMP/LIM
Mic & Mic
COMP/LIM
COMP/LIM
DUAL G/B & Mic
COMP
COMP
Gtr & Bass
COMP
COMP
GUITAR/BASS
MIC COMP/LIM
COMP/LIM
LINE
3BAND COMP/
MASTERING
LO-FI
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Effect module arrangement
MIC PRE ZNR
MIC PRE ZNR
PRE AMP ZNR
MIC PRE ZNR
GUITAR PREAMP ZNR
BASS EQ(5BAND) ZNR
PRE AMP/
ZNR
DRIVE
MIC PRE+
ZNR
DE-ESSER
ISOLATOR ZNR
NORMALIZE ZNR
● MASTERING
An algorithm suitable for processing a stereo mix signal,
such as during mixdown.
The arrangement of the effect modules and the signal flow
for each algorithm is shown in the diagram below.
H
INT
There are three types of algorithms: mono input/stereo out-
put, stereo input/stereo output, and mono input x 2/mono
output x 2. This difference will affect the signal flow when the
insert effect is inserted. For details, refer to p.120.
Each effect module comprises various parameters that adjust
the effect type and the effect depth. Settings for the
parameters of each effect module and an overall volume
setting (patch level) are collectively referred to as a "patch".
PRE AMP/
COMP
DRIVE
VOL PDL
A newly created project contains 280 patches, and these
patches are organized according to the five algorithms. You
can instantly switch insert effect settings simply by selecting
the appropriate algorithm, and then selecting a patch.
The table below shows the algorithm types and the patch
VOL PDL
3BAND EQ DOUBLING
VOL PDL
3BAND EQ DOUBLING
3BAND EQ
VOL PDL
VOL PDL
3BAND EQ
VOL PDL
VOL PDL
MODULATION/
EQ VOL PDL
MODULATION/
EQ VOL PDL
EQ VOL PDL MODULATION/
DIMENSION/
EQ VOL PDL
RESONANCE
Patch
ZNR EQ
MODULATION/
PAT LVL
DELAY
Input/output type
Mono → mono x 2
DELAY
Mono → stereo
DELAY
Stereo → stereo
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