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You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use.
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  • Page 1 Operation Manual You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. © 2020 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited. Product names, registered trademarks and company names in this document are the property of their respective companies. All trademarks and registered trademarks in this document are for identification purposes only and are not intended to infringe on the copyrights of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Notes About This Operation Manual

    • Recording from copyrighted sources, including CDs, records, tapes, live performances, video works and broadcasts, without permission of the copyright holder for any purpose other than personal use is prohib- ited by law. Zoom Corporation will not assume any responsibility related to infringements of copyrights.  ...

  • Page 3: Terms Used In This Manual

    Terms used in this manual Patch memory Combinations of amps and effects with their on/off settings and parameter values can be saved as "patch mem- ories" for easy recall. Effects are saved and recalled in patch memory units. Up to 9 effects can be added to a patch memory, and up to 240 patch memories can be stored.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Changing patch memory names ����������54 Terms used in this manual ���������������3 Adjusting the master tempo �������������55 Contents ����������������������������4 Managing patch memories ��������������56 G6 overview ��������������������������6 Saving patch memories ����������������56 Changing the order of patch memories ������58 Using the touchscreen ������������������8 Deleting patch memories ���������������59 Functions of parts ��������������������11...
  • Page 5 Making unit settings �������������������94 Setting the AUTOSAVE function �����������94 Adjusting the brightness of the touchscreen ���95 Setting the ECO mode �����������������96 Managing the firmware ����������������97 Checking the firmware versions �����������97 Updating ��������������������������98 Restoring factory default settings ����������99 Managing SD cards ������������������� 100 Checking SD card information �����������...

  • Page 6: G6 Overview

    overview ■ Signal flow ⑦ INPUT SEND IN/OUT ③ ② ⑤ Patch memory Looper Send/ Speaker Patch Master return cabinet level Effect Effect ① ③ ④ ⑧ ⑥ Tuner Looper Rhythm Master POST volume OUTPUT DATA DATA USB Audio AUX IN OUTPUT ⑨...
  • Page 7 ⑦ An external effect can be used. ( →  “Using the send and return” on page ⑧ The overall volume can be adjusted. This setting is retained even when the patch memory is changed. ( →  “Adjusting the master level” on page ⑨...

  • Page 8: Using The Touchscreen

    Using the touchscreen Operating and setting the can be done using the touchscreen. This section explains touchscreen operations. Screens that appear on the touchscreen ■ PLAY MODE screens These appear when the power is turned on, and when a play mode is selected in the PLAY MODE selection sec- tion ( →...
  • Page 9 Opening the Menu Screen When a PLAY MODE screen is open When a setting screen is open Swipe down from the toolbar. Touch repeatedly. Toolbar Using the Menu screen Current bank Current patch memory Touch an icon to select a function to set or adjust.
  • Page 10 Using the function screens Touch and drag to operate. Drag an item to move or adjust it (slide finger left, right, up or down). Touch an item to select it. ■ Returning to the previous screen When appears at the top left of the touchscreen, touch it to return to the previous screen. ■...

  • Page 11: Functions Of Parts

    Functions of parts ■ Top ❶ PLAY MODE selection section ❷ Parameter knobs ❸ Touchscreen ❹ Expression pedal ❺ Footswitches ❻ TAP switch ❶ PLAY MODE selection section Use this to select the play mode. (The selected mode lights.) For details about play modes, see “PLAY MODE overview”...
  • Page 12 AUX IN jack Connect a portable music player or similar device here. ❾ MASTER knob Use this to adjust the volume. ❿ CONTROL IN jack Connect an expression pedal (ZOOM FP02M) here, and use it to adjust a pedal effect.
  • Page 13 ⓫ REMOTE connector Connect a ZOOM BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter here. This enables wireless control of the from an iPhone/iPad using the iOS/iPadOS Handy Guitar Lab app. ⓬ USB (Micro-B) port Connect a computer here. can be used as an audio interface, and it can be controlled using Guitar Lab.
  • Page 14 ■ Menu Screen This list introduces the functions of the icons shown on the Menu Screen. Icon Explanation Icon Explanation Adjust effect parameters. Change the order of effects in ( →  page 44) patch memories. ( →  page 46) Add effects to patch memories. Remove effects from patch ( →...
  • Page 15 Icon Explanation Icon Explanation Show patch memory names in Adjust the tone of the output sound. ( →  page 20) large characters for selection on the touchscreen. ( →  page 23) Show the effects used in the patch Use the footswitches to select the memory on the touchscreen.

  • Page 16: Connecting

    • The Guitar Lab computer app can be used to manage patch memories and to edit and add effects. Guitar Lab can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com). • The G6 can be controlled remotely using the Handy Guitar Lab iOS/iPadOS app. Handy Guitar Lab can be downloaded from the App Store.

  • Page 17: Inserting Sd Cards

    Inserting SD cards Inserting an SD card in the makes the following possible. • Loops can be saved and loop recording time increased. • Impulse response data, including data you already have and from third parties, can be loaded and used. •...

  • Page 18: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the power on/off Turning the power on Minimize the volume of the amp/monitor speakers. to ON. power on and opens the PLAY MODE screen ( →  page 7) on the touchscreen. This turns the HINT When the power is turned on, the play mode active when the power was last turned off will be reactivated. Raise the volume of the amp/monitor speakers.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Master Level

    Adjusting the master level The volume output from the can be adjusted. Lower Raise NOTE • The setting range is −∞ to +6 dB. • When the knob is centered the setting is 0 dB.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Master

    Adjusting the master EQ The tone of the sound output from the can be adjusted. 1, 2 Touchscreen Turn in MEMORY, BANK/PATCH or EFFECT BOARD mode. This opens the OUTPUT EQ screen on the touchscreen. Turn to adjust output sound EQ parameters. Touch to return to the Touch this to lock/ previous screen.

  • Page 21: Turning Effects On And Off While Playing

    Turning effects on and off while playing In EFFECT BOARD mode, the effects and amp used in the patch memory are shown on the touchscreen and can be turned on and off using the footswitches. Touchscreen Press repeatedly to select This activates the EFFECT BOARD mode where all the effects and the amp used in the patch memory can be seen at a glance.
  • Page 22 Press footswitches to turn effects on/off. The indicators light when effects The footswitch display colors are on. depend on the effect category. NOTE • Regardless of the order that the effects are touched, they are assigned to the footswitches from the left. •...

  • Page 23: Switching Banks And Patch Memories While Playing

    Switching banks and patch memories while playing Bank and patch memory names can be shown with large characters and selected on the touchscreen. Touchscreen Press repeatedly to select This activates the BANK/PATCH mode, and the name of the selected bank and patch memory are shown in large letters for easy confirmation.
  • Page 24 • Select the previous patch memory. The footswitches can also be used to select banks and patch memories. Select the previous/ Select the previous/ next bank. next patch memory.

  • Page 25: Switching Patch Memories In One Bank While Playing

    Switching patch memories in one bank while playing A bank can be shown on the touchscreen, and the four patch memories in it can be selected with one touch. Touchscreen Press repeatedly to select This activates the MEMORY mode in which the name of the selected bank and the four patch memories can be checked.
  • Page 26 Touch the desired patch memory. The selected patch memory will be highlighted. The footswitches can also be used to select patch memories directly. The indicator for the selected patch memory lights. HINT Patch memories can be dragged to reorder them.

  • Page 27: Using The Looper While Playing

    Using the looper while playing Played phrases can be recorded to create stereo loops up to 45 seconds long. Touchscreen Press repeatedly to select This activates the LOOPER mode, and opens the Looper Control Screen on the touchscreen. Touch this to lock/unlock settings.
  • Page 28 ■Stopping recording and starting loop playback When recording, press or touch PLAY NOTE • When the maximum recording time is reached, recording will stop and loop playback will start. • If the recording time is set to “ ♩ × 1–64”, recording will stop and loop playback will start after the set record- ing time has elapsed.
  • Page 29 ■Starting loop playback of the recorded phrase When stopped, press or touch STOP STOP PLAY ■Adding performances to recorded loops (overdubbing) When playing, press or touch PLAY PLAY OVERDUB When the end of the loop is reached, loop playback will continue from the beginning, and overdubbing can be repeated.
  • Page 30 ■Erasing the last overdubbed phrase (UNDO function) Press or touch UNDO ■Restoring an undone overdub (REDO function) Press or touch REDO ■Clearing loops Press or touch CLEAR This clears the recorded loop.
  • Page 31 Notes about the looper tempo • The looper tempo is also used by effects and rhythms. • The tempo can be set as explained in “Adjusting the master tempo” on page 55 “Adjusting the tempo” on page • Changing the tempo will delete the recorded data. NOTE •...

  • Page 32: Setting The Looper

    Setting the looper Various looper settings can be made. Setting the recording time The length of the recorded phrase can be set. or drag the TIME knob up or down on the Looper Control Screen ( → Turn  page 27). READY Setting Explanation...
  • Page 33 Adjusting the volume The looper volume can be adjusted. or drag the VOL knob up or down on the Looper Control Screen ( → Turn  page 27). PLAY HINT This can be set from 0 to 100.
  • Page 34 Setting to stereo or mono Loops can be recorded in stereo or mono. Touch LOOPER SETTINGS on the Looper Control Screen ( →  page 27). READY Touch the desired setting. Mono Stereo NOTE • The recording time for the looper is 2–45 seconds when stereo and 2–90 seconds when mono. •...
  • Page 35 Setting the STOP MODE How the looper behaves when stopped can be set. Touch LOOPER SETTINGS on the Looper Control Screen ( →  page 27). READY Touch the desired STOP MODE. The loop will stop immediately after a stop operation. The loop will stop after playing to its end.
  • Page 36 Changing the looper position The looper position can be changed. Touch LOOPER SETTINGS on the Looper Control Screen ( →  page 27). READY Touch the desired looper position. Place looper before effects Place looper after effects HINT By placing the looper before the effects, the sound of a looped performance can be altered to craft the sound without continuing to play.

  • Page 37: Using Sd Cards

    Using SD cards By loading an SD card in the , loop recording time can be increased and loops can be saved. Other audio files can also be loaded and used as loops. Creating a loop and saving it to an SD card Touchscreen Insert an SD card ( →...
  • Page 38 NOTE • Loops will be created and named “LOOPER_xxx”. The “xxx” in the loop name is a sequential number. • When an SD card is loaded, loops cannot be deleted. Use a computer or other device to delete saved loops on an SD card.
  • Page 39 HINT To load your own audio files and use them as loops, copy them to the “G6_Looper” folder on the SD card in ad- vance. ( →  “G6 folder and file structure” on page 104) . ( → The “G6_Looper” folder is created at the top level of an SD card when it is formatted by the  “Formatting...

  • Page 40: Adjusting Effects

    Adjusting effects Saving changes • When the AUTOSAVE function is ON, changes to patch memories will be automatically saved. (This function is ON by default.) ( →  “Setting the AUTOSAVE function” on page • Patch memories will not be saved automatically if the AUTOSAVE function is OFF. When the content of a patch memory has been changed, will appear at the top right of the touchscreen, showing that it is different from the saved settings.

  • Page 41: Replacing Effects

    Replacing effects Effects in a patch memory can be replaced with other effects as desired. Select the patch memory with the effect you want to replace. Touch on the Menu Screen. Touch the effect that you want to replace. The touched effect is shown in a list. Category name Skip to step 6 to select another effect in the same category.
  • Page 42 Touch a category to select it. Touch an amp or effect to select it. Then, touch OK. This changes it to the selected amp or effect. NOTE If an effect in a patch memory has been deleted from Guitar Lab, the deleted effect will appear with and be disabled HINT...
  • Page 43 Number of effects in patch memories allows you to combine up to 9 effects freely. However, you must select effects that do not cause the processor to exceed 100%. The processing status can be checked on screens where categories and effects are selected. Processing status If an effect is selected that would cause the processor to exceed 100%, the effect will not be selected and the following message will appear before returning to the previous screen.

  • Page 44: Adjusting Effects

    Adjusting effects The individual effects used in patch memories can be adjusted. Touchscreen Select a patch memory that has an effect you want to adjust. Touch on the Menu Screen. Touch the effect to adjust. Turn or drag parameter knobs up and down to change effect parameters. Effect that is being adjusted Parameters that can...
  • Page 45 HINT • Set Time, Rate and other effect parameters to musical notes to sync them to the tempo. ( →  “Adjusting the master tempo” on page • See Guitar Lab for the explanations of each effect. • Changing effects ( →  “Replacing effects”...

  • Page 46: Changing Effect Order

    Changing effect order Effects in a patch memory can be reordered as desired. Select the patch memory that you want to reorder. Touch on the Menu Screen. Drag an effect icon to move it to the desired position.

  • Page 47: Adding Effects

    Adding effects Effects can be added to patch memories as desired. NOTE . ( → Up to 9 effects can be combined freely using the  “Number of effects in patch memories” on page Select the patch memory in which you want to add an effect. Touch on the Menu Screen.
  • Page 48 Touch an amp or effect to select it. Then, touch OK. The selected effect will be added. will appear again, so more effects can be added as necessary by repeating steps 3–5. NOTE If the EXTERNAL PEDAL setting is OFF ( →  page 72), PEDAL category effects cannot be added to a patch memory that is already using a PEDAL category effect.

  • Page 49: Deleting Effects

    Deleting effects Unneeded effects can be removed from patch memories. Select the patch memory that has an effect you want to delete. Touch on the Menu Screen. Touch on an effect to delete it. The selected effect will be deleted.

  • Page 50: Making All Settings On One Screen

    Making all settings on one screen Patch memory editing operations can be conducted on a single screen. Select the patch memory that you want to edit. Touch on the Menu Screen. Edit the patch memory. ■Turning amps and effects on/off Touch the indicator above an amp or effect to turn it on/off.
  • Page 51 ■Changing effect order Drag an effect type icon to move it to the desired position. ■Adding effects Touch ADD EFFECTS. will appear. Follow the procedures in “Adding effects” on page 47 to add an effect. ■Deleting effects Touch DELETE EFFECTS. Touch on the effect you want to delete to remove it from the patch memory.
  • Page 52 ■Adjusting effects Touch EDIT EFFECTS. Touch on the effect you want to edit to open the EDIT EFFECTS screen. Follow the instructions in “Adjusting effects” on page 44 to adjust the effect. ■Changing patch memory names Touch Touch the keyboard and input the patch memory name. ( →...

  • Page 53: Setting The Patch Memory Level

    Setting the patch memory level The level can be set separately for each patch memory. Select the patch memory for which you want to set the level. Touch on the Menu Screen. Turn or drag the LEVEL knob to set the level. HINT •...

  • Page 54: Changing Patch Memory Names

    Changing patch memory names The names of patch memories can be changed. Select the patch memory for which you want to change the name. Touch on the Menu Screen. Touch to open a keyboard. Patch memory name This can be touched to delete the name of the patch memory.

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Master Tempo

    Adjusting the master tempo The tempo used by rhythms, the looper, delay effects and some modulation effects can be adjusted. Touch on the Menu Screen. Adjust the tempo. This shows the current tempo. Touch to open a keyboard that allows direct input of the tempo. Turn or drag the knob to adjust the...

  • Page 56: Managing Patch Memories

    Managing patch memories Saving patch memories When the AUTOSAVE function is OFF (it is ON by default), effect and amp adjustments, level settings and other changes are not saved automatically. In this case, they can be saved manually. Patch memories can also be saved to different locations. HINT “Setting the AUTOSAVE function”...
  • Page 57 Touch the save destination. Save destination is highlighted Touch SAVE. Touch SAVE again to save in the selected location. HINT When the AUTOSAVE function is OFF, if the content of a patch memory has been changed, will appear at the top right of the touchscreen, showing that it is different from the saved settings. Touch to open a screen where patch memories can be saved.

  • Page 58: Changing The Order Of Patch Memories

    Changing the order of patch memories The order of patch memories can be changed. Touch on the Menu Screen. Drag the of a patch memory up or down to change its order.

  • Page 59: Deleting Patch Memories

    Deleting patch memories Unneeded patch memories can be deleted. Touch on the Menu Screen. Touch the patch memory that you want to delete. A deletion icon appears next to the touched patch memory. HINT • Patch memories are shown in banks. •...

  • Page 60: Creating Patch Memories

    Creating patch memories New patch memories can be created. Touch on the Menu Screen. This opens a screen for patch memory creation. Select effects Select a speaker cabinet Select an amp On the patch memory creation screen, 4 effect categories, an amp and a speaker cabinet are arranged in advance.
  • Page 61 Select a category. The category selection screen only appears when DYNMCS/FILTER or DELAY/REVERB is selected. Proceed to step 4. Touch an amp or effect to select it. Then, touch OK. The selected effect or amp will be activated. Repeat steps 2–4 to select amps and effects. If the AUTOSAVE function ( →...
  • Page 62 Edit the patch memory as necessary. Effects can be added, deleted and edited. The patch memory name can also be changed and the patch level adjusted, for example. Use to change patch mem- Use to add effects. Use to delete effects. Use to adjust effects.

  • Page 63: Managing Banks

    Managing banks Changing the bank order The order of banks can be changed. Touch on the Menu Screen. Drag the of a bank up or down to change its order. HINT Touch to open a keyboard that enables changing the bank name. Character input area A cursor shows the input position Input characters...

  • Page 64: Deleting Banks

    Deleting banks Unneeded banks can be deleted. Touch on the Menu Screen. Touch ○ for the bank that you want to delete. A deletion icon appears next to the touched bank. HINT • Multiple banks can be selected for deletion. •...
  • Page 65 Touch DELETE. When a bank is deleted, the banks after it will move up in order. NOTE Deleting a bank also deletes the patch memories in it. Be sure this is okay before deleting.

  • Page 66: Creating Banks

    Creating banks New banks can be created. Touch on the Menu Screen. NOTE If “All banks are full. Please delete a bank and try again.” appears on the touchscreen, there are no empty banks. Delete an unneeded bank. ( →  “Deleting banks”...
  • Page 67 Touch a location where you want to assign a patch memory. Touch the patch memory you want to assign, and touch OK. The selected patch memory will be assigned. Repeat steps 4–5 to select other patch memories.

  • Page 68: Using Expression Pedals

    Using expression pedals If an effect in the PEDAL category (pedal effect) is selected in a patch memory, the application of the effect can be controlled by an expression pedal. Using the built-in pedal The built-in expression pedal can be used to change the application of the effect. Touchscreen Select a patch memory that has a pedal effect you want to adjust.
  • Page 69 Adjust the pedal effect shown in the Effects Section. on the pedal effect to open the EDIT EFFECTS screen. ( → Touch . Then, touch  “Adjusting effects” on page Pedal effect that is being adjusted Parameters that can be adjusted and their current settings Use the expression pedal.

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Pedal

    Adjusting the pedal Calibrate the built-in expression pedal to adjust its sensitivity. Touch on the Menu Screen. Touch START next to PEDAL CALIBRATION. This starts pedal calibration. When the pedal is in its unpressed state (the front of the pedal is at its highest point), touch OK. When the pedal is in its most pressed state, touch OK.
  • Page 71 Touch OK to complete calibration. NOTE • Adjust the pedal sensitivity in the following cases. – Stepping on the pedal has little effect. – The volume and tone changes greatly even when the pedal is only pressed lightly. • If the following message appears on the touchscreen, touch OK and start calibration again.

  • Page 72: Using An External Pedal

    Using an external pedal When an external pedal is connected, two effects from the PEDAL category can be used. You can set a pedal effect to be assigned to the connected pedal. Touch on the Menu Screen. Touch the EXTERNAL PEDAL switch to turn it ON. Touching this toggles it ON/OFF.
  • Page 73 Adjust the added pedal effect. Follow the procedures in “Adjusting effects” on page 44 to adjust the effect. Pedal effect that is being adjusted Parameters that can be adjusted and their current settings NOTE When an external pedal effect has been added, if the EXTERNAL PEDAL setting is changed to OFF, will appear on that effect and it will be disabled.

  • Page 74: Using The Tuner

    Using the tuner Activating the tuner Activate the tuner to use the to tune a guitar. Touchscreen Press and hold , or touch on the Menu Screen. This activates the tuner and opens the USE TUNER screen. Play the open string that you want to tune and adjust its pitch. Touch to mute the sound.

  • Page 75: Changing Tuner Settings

    Changing tuner settings The standard pitch used by the tuner and the tuner type can be changed. Flat tuning is also possible. Touch on the Menu Screen. Changing tuner settings ■Changing the standard pitch of the tuner Drag the CALIBRATION knob up and down or turn to change the standard pitch.
  • Page 76 ■Setting the tuner type Touch the desired tuner type. Setting Explanation The pitch detuning is shown according to the nearest note (in semi- CHROMATIC tones). The nearest string number is shown according to the selected type, Other tuner types and the amount of detuning from its pitch is shown. The following tuner types can be selected.

  • Page 77: Using Rhythms

    Using rhythms You can play along with built-in rhythms. Activating rhythms When this function is activated, rhythms can be set and played. Touch on the Menu Screen. This activates the rhythm function and opens the PLAY with RHYTHM screen. Rhythms can be played, stopped and set using the touchscreen and parameter knobs.

  • Page 78: Setting Rhythms

    Setting rhythms Various rhythm settings can be made. Selecting rhythm patterns The rhythm pattern played can be selected. Touch the rhythm pattern name on the PLAY with RHYTHM screen ( →  page 77). Rhythm pattern name Touch the desired rhythm pattern. Then, touch BACK. The selected rhythm pattern will be activated.
  • Page 79 Setting the precount This sets whether or not a count sound is played before looper recording starts. Touch COUNT on the PLAY with RHYTHM screen ( →  page 77). Touching this toggles it ON/OFF. Setting Explanation A precount is not played. A precount is played.
  • Page 80 Adjusting the tempo The tempo of the rhythm can be adjusted. on the PLAY with RHYTHM screen ( → Turn  page 77) or drag the BPM knob up and down. HINT • This can be set from 40 to 250. •...
  • Page 81 Adjusting the volume The volume of the rhythm can be adjusted. on the PLAY with RHYTHM screen ( → Turn  page 77) or drag the VOL knob up and down. HINT This can be set from 0 to 100.

  • Page 82: Starting/Stopping Rhythm Playback

    Starting/stopping rhythm playback Rhythm playback can be started and stopped. Touch PLAY or STOP on the PLAY with RHYTHM screen ( →  page 77). Start playback Stop playback HINT The play mode can be selected and the Menu Screen can be opened during rhythm playback. This allows patch memories to be selected and the looper to be used, for example, while the rhythm continues to play.

  • Page 83: Rhythm Patterns

    Rhythm patterns Pattern Name Time Sig. Pattern Name Time Sig. Pattern Name Time Sig. GUIDE R&B1 Jazz2 8Beats1 R&B2 Fusion 8Beats2 70's Soul Swing1 8Beats3 90's Soul Swing2 16Beats1 Motown Bossa1 16Beats2 HipHop Bossa2 16Beats3 Disco Samba1 Rock1 Samba2 Rock2 PopRock Breaks1 Rock3...

  • Page 84: Using The Send And Return

    Using the send and return External effects can be used by connecting them to the send and return jacks. The send/return positions can be set as desired and saved in each patch memory. NOTE The send/return is counted as one of the maximum number of the effects in the patch memory. ( →  “Number of effects in patch memories”...
  • Page 85 Touch the send/return setting. Then, touch OK. Refer to the following applications when selecting the setting. ■FxLoop A signal will be sent to the external effect from the position set on the USE SEND/RETURN screen and a signal will be returned to the same position. ■Send A signal will be sent to the external effect from the position set on the USE SEND/RETURN screen.

  • Page 86: Using Impulse Responses

    Using impulse responses (IR) Impulse responses capture the acoustic characteristics of spaces and quantify them as data. By capturing the acoustic characteristics of a guitar sound output from a speaker cabinet recorded by a micro- phone, the characteristics of various speaker cabinets can be quantified as data and used for effects. Real guitar sounds can be re-created without output from speaker cabinets.

  • Page 87: Loading Impulse Response (Ir) Data

    • Sampling frequency: 44.1–192 kHz Copy impulse response data to an SD card. Copy impulse response data to the “G6_IR” folder on the SD card. ( →  “G6 folder and file structure” on page 104) . ( → The “G6_IR” folder is created at the top level of an SD card when it is formatted by the  “Formatting...
  • Page 88 Touch Input the impulse response name. Character input area A cursor shows the input position Input characters Switch between uppercase and lowercase characters. Delete characters Press to confirm the impulse Cancel the input and return response name and return to to the previous screen.

  • Page 89: Using Audio Interface Functions

    Download the G6 Driver to the computer from zoomcorp.com. NOTE The latest G6 Driver can be downloaded from the above website. Launch the installer and follow its instructions to install the G6 Driver. NOTE See the Installation Guide included in the driver package for detailed installation procedures.

  • Page 90: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a computer Use a USB cable to connect the with the computer or iOS/iPadOS device. USB port (Micro-B) NOTE Use a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (or Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter) to connect to an iOS/iPadOS device with a lighting connector.

  • Page 91: Making Audio Interface Settings

    Making audio interface settings The recording levels can be adjusted and the monitoring balance can be set, for example. Touch on the Menu Screen. Make audio interface settings. ■Adjusting the volume (recording level) sent to the computer Turn or drag the RECORDING GAIN knob up and down to adjust the recording level. The setting values are shown above the knobs.
  • Page 92 ■Adjusting the monitoring balance Turn or drag the MONITOR BALANCE knob up and down to adjust the balance between the computer output signal and the direct signal ( sound). The setting values are shown above the knobs. HINT The setting range is 0–100. The balance will be only the direct signal when set to 0 and only the computer out- put when set to 100.

  • Page 93: Connecting To Ios/Ipados Devices

    ZOOM BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter. • Download the dedicated app from the App Store. While the power is off, connect a ZOOM BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter. ZOOM BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter to ON.

  • Page 94: Making Unit Settings

    Making unit settings Setting the AUTOSAVE function When the AUTOSAVE function is ON, patch memories will be saved automatically when their contents are changed. Touch on the Menu Screen. Touch the AUTOSAVE switch to set it to ON/OFF. Touching this toggles it ON/OFF. Setting Explanation This turns on the AUTOSAVE function.

  • Page 95: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Touchscreen

    Adjusting the brightness of the touchscreen The brightness of the touchscreen can be adjusted. Touch on the Menu Screen. Drag left and right to adjust the brightness of the touchscreen.

  • Page 96: Setting The Eco Mode

    Setting the ECO mode This function can be used to turn the power off automatically if unused for 10 hours. Touch on the Menu Screen. Touch the ECO switch to set it to ON/OFF. Touching this toggles it ON/OFF. Setting Explanation The power will automatically turn off if unused for 10 hours.

  • Page 97: Managing The Firmware

    Managing the firmware Checking the firmware versions The firmware versions used by the can be checked. Touch on the Menu Screen. Touch VERSION. This shows the firmware and preset versions. firmware version DSP version Preset version BOOT version...

  • Page 98: Updating

    Updating firmware can be updated to the latest versions. Files for the latest firmware updates can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com).

  • Page 99: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    Restoring factory default settings The factory default settings can be restored. Touch on the Menu Screen. Touch ALL INITIALIZE. Touch ALL INITIALIZE. Initialization will be executed, restoring default settings. Then, the will start up normally. NOTE Initialization will overwrite all settings, including patch memories, to their factory defaults. Be certain before using this function.

  • Page 100: Managing Sd Cards

    Managing SD cards Checking SD card information The open space of SD cards can be checked. Touch on the Menu Screen. Touch SD CARD. Touch SD CARD REMAIN. This shows the amounts of space open on the SD card.

  • Page 101: Formatting Sd Cards

    Formatting SD cards Use the to format SD cards to maximize their performance. Before using SD cards that have just been purchased or that have been formatted on a computer, they must be formatted by the . Be aware that all data previously saved on the SD card will be deleted when it is formatted. Touch on the Menu Screen.
  • Page 102 Touch OK.

  • Page 103: Using As A Card Reader

    Using as a card reader can be used as a card reader when connected to a computer. Loops and impulse response data (both your own and from third parties) can be transferred from a computer and loaded in the Use a USB cable to connect the and a computer.
  • Page 104 Impulse response WAV files put in this folder can be loaded by the ( →  “Loading impulse response (IR) data” on page XXXX.WAV G6̲IR Impulse response WAV files XXXX.WAV XXXX.WAV • Loops recorded by the looper are saved in this folder.

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting

     “Using the tuner” on page There is a lot of noise • Confirm that a shielded cable is not the cause. • Use a genuine ZOOM AC adapter. ( →  “Connecting” on page An effect cannot be selected • If the effect processing power would be exceeded by effect selection, “PROCESS OVERFLOW” will appear on the display and the effect cannot be selected.
  • Page 106 101) • If formatting an SD card does not improve this, we recommend replacing the card. Please check the list of cards that have been confirmed to work on the ZOOM website. NOTE • This is not a guarantee of specific SD card recording performance for the SD/SDHC/SDXC cards that have been confirmed to work.

  • Page 107: Specifications

    −99.0 dBu Control input FP02M input Power AC adapter (9V DC 500mA, center negative) (ZOOM AD-16) Port: USB 2.0 Micro-B/Supported cable type: Micro-B Guitar Lab: USB 1.1 Full Speed Audio interface: USB 2.0 Full Speed, 44.1kHz/32-bit, 2 in, 2 out •...
  • Page 108 ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Kanda-surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan zoomcorp.com Z2I-4197-01...

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