Terms Used In This Manual - Zoom 2020 Operation Manual

This manual has been written so that it can be easily understood also by first-time users. However, the 2020 offers
several special functions which are not available with a conventional compact effector. This section explains some of
the terms used throughout the manual to describe such functions.
• Effect Module
The 2020 offers five basic effect groups, as shown in the
illustration below. Such an effect group is referred to as an
"effect module". Each effect module can be thought of as a
single compact effector. The 2020 therefore operates like
five compact effectors connected in series. The following
effect modules are available:
INPUT COMP+ DIST EQ MODULATION
• COMP+ DIST (Analog compressor and distortion
effects)
• EQ (Equalizer and wah effects)
• MODULATION (modulation effects such as chorus
and flanger)
• DELAY (delay effects)
• REVERB (reverberation effects)
• Effect Type
Each effect module contains several effect variations which
are called "effect types". Each effect module can use one
effect type at a time. For a list of effect types in each effect
module, see the table on page 13.
• Patches and Groups
The 2020 allows you to use a maximum of five effect
modules simultaneously. A combination of effect modules,
each with individual parameter settings plus the final output
level setting, is referred to as a "patch".
The 2020 has two memory areas or "groups" where patches
are stored: the user group for patches created by the user,
and the preset group for factory defined patches where only
the output level can be changed.
• Bank
The 2020 calls up patches in sets of four, and the foot pedals
serve to switch between patches. Such a set of four patches
is referred to as a "bank". To select a patch, first specify the
group and the bank, and then use the foot pedals to select
patch number 1 - 4.
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Terms Used in This Manual

PATCH
DELAY REVERB
PATCH LEVEL
GROUP
USER
OUTPUT
PRESET
• Parameter
The elements which determine the sound of an effect are
referred to as "parameters". Parameter values can be
adjusted for each effect module, to create your own patches
with the 2020.
• Mode
The functions of the 2020 can be roughly divided into three
different categories. These are called "modes", as described
below.
• Play Mode
In this mode, patches can be selected and played. This is
the default mode of the 2020 when power is turned on.
• Edit (Manual) Mode
In this mode, the parameters of each patch can be edited.
The mode can also be used as a manual mode to switch
effect modules on and off during a performance using a
foot pedal.
• Special Mode
Serves to return some or all patch data to the factory
preset condition.
BANK No. PATCH No.
0 1 – 4
1 1 – 4
2 1 – 4
3 1 – 4
4 1 – 4
0 1 – 4
1 1 – 4
2 1 – 4
3 1 – 4
4 1 – 4