• Never place objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, on the B9.1ut since this can cause electric * MIDI is a registered trademark of Association of shock. Musical Electronics Industry(AMEI). • Do not place naked fl ame sources, such as lighted ZOOM B9.1ut...
Features Thank you for selecting the ZOOM B9.1ut (simply called the "B9.1ut" in this manual). The B9.1ut is a sophisticated Multi Effect Processor with the following features. ● Latest technology for top performance Excellent sound quality is assured by signal processing featuring 96 kHz/24 bit sampling and internal 32-bit processing.
Expression pedal settings and tempo settings are sound is turned off. The tuner can be used in either also stored for each patch individually. condition. SEND RETURN PRE-AMP CABINET COMP WAH/EFX1 EXT LOOP MOD/EFX2 DELAY REVERB OUTPUT INPUT ZOOM B9.1ut...
INPUT jack AUX IN jack MIDI OUT connector GROUND switch OUTPUT R jack MIDI IN connector OUTPUT L/MONO jack PRE/POST switch PHONES jack EXT LOOP SEND jack BALANCED OUT R connector BALANCED OUT L/MONO connector EXT LOOP RETURN jack ZOOM B9.1ut...
■ Connection example (1) Use a mini phono plug stereo Y adapter cable to connect a rhythm machine (ZOOM SB-246 or similar) or a CD/MD player. The signal at the AUX IN jack is not processed by the internal effects but supplied to the outputs as is. This signal is also sent to the USB port.
B9.1ut is +6 dB. amplifi er is already on, there is a risk of hearing • For information on Accelerator settings for damage and damage to the speakers. unity gain (output level is the same as input level), see page 17. ZOOM B9.1ut...
1 - 4 (→ p. 38). [Modules assigned to foot switches 1 – 4] LED for controlled module is on or flashing MOD-EFX2 or EQ module COMP or WAH/EFX1 module DELAY or REVERB module PRE-AMP or EXT LOOP module ZOOM B9.1ut...
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To select a patch, use the PATCH/BANK [▼]/[▲] foot switches to select a group/bank, and then use foot switches 1 – 4. To return to manual mode, press the [MANUAL] key again so that the key is on. ZOOM B9.1ut...
The changes that you have made to a patch will be lost when you select another patch. To For information on parameters assigned keep the changes, store the patch first. to the knobs, see page 64 – 79. ZOOM B9.1ut...
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Press the [STORE/SWAP] key once more. The store process is carried out, and the B9.1ut returns to manual mode or play mode. HINT You can return the user group patches easily to the factory default settings (→ p. 29). ZOOM B9.1ut...
If the key is out, press it so that it lights This section explains how to select patches in manual mode. Make sure that the [MANUAL] key [MANUAL] key (lit) is lit. Immediately after power-on, the [MANUAL] ZOOM B9.1ut...
Low range boost/cut [HI-MID] knob [LEVEL] knob Hi-mid range boost/cut Pre-amp module output level [PRESENCE] [GAIN] knob knob Distortion intensity Ultra high range [SUB-BASS] knob [TREBLE] knob boost/cut Very low range boost/cut High range boost/cut [LO-MID] knob Lo-mid range boost/cut ZOOM B9.1ut...
+6 dB. This can be used to increase the gain for the signal before effect processing. D ep end i ng on t he set t i ngs made for t he Accelerator, the effect intensity of the COMP ZOOM B9.1ut...
(→ p. 36). Effect module keys Keys for modules that are active in the currently selected patch are lit in red. The LED of the foot switch for the currently selected patch is lit. Foot switch 1 – 4 LEDs ZOOM B9.1ut...
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(distortion intensity, EQ boost/cut, etc.) and the Accelerator. For information on how to do this, see "Adjusting the sound" on page 16. • From play mode, you can switch to edit mode for editing patches. For details on edit mode, see page 23. ZOOM B9.1ut...
B9.1ut has the bypass on/off switching function assigned to function foot switch 1. ● To switch to the mute mode Hold the [BYPASS/TUNER] key until the indication "BYPASS" changes to "MUTE". Then release the key. The B9.1ut is now in the mute mode. ZOOM B9.1ut...
HINT First you should perform rough tuning to bring up the desired note indication. Then fi ne tune the pitch while watching the right digit of the [BANK/PATCH] indicator and the lower part of the display. ZOOM B9.1ut...
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When the B9.1ut is turned off and on again, the reference pitch will be reset to 440 Hz. You can change the default frequency that will be used after a reset ( p. 59). → Play the open string of the indicated number and adjust the pitch. ZOOM B9.1ut...
The effect module keys for modules that are ON in the currently selected patch are lit in red (keys for modules that are OFF are not lit). When you [Patch confi guration] SEND RETURN PRE-AMP CABINET COMP WAH/EFX1 EXT LOOP MOD/EFX2 DELAY REVERB OUTPUT INPUT ZOOM B9.1ut...
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Number of operated Parameter value between on and off, press the parameter knob and same module key once more. parameter name When the module is off, the indication "Module Off" is shown on the display. Pressing the same ZOOM B9.1ut...
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PRE-AMP module. boost/cut. [BASS] knob [TREBLE] knob Adjusts the low range Adjusts the high range boost/cut. boost/cut. [LEVEL] knob [LO-MID] knob Adjusts the output level Adjusts the lo-mid range boost/cut. of the PRE-AMP module. ZOOM B9.1ut...
• When activation sequence was manual when you press the [STORE/SWAP] key, mode store mode → the corresponding user group patch is • When activation sequence was manual automatically selected as store target. mode edit mode store mode → → ZOOM B9.1ut...
"SWAP?" does not appear. of the patch. Use the PATCH/BANK[ ▼]/[▲] foot switches to select the store/swap target bank. Press the [STORE/SWAP] key once more. The store/swap process is carried out, and the B9.1ut then returns to play mode or manual ZOOM B9.1ut...
The indication "All Initialize?" appears on the display. Press the [STORE/SWAP] key once more. All patches are returned to the factory default condition. The B9.1ut then switches to manual mode. By pressing the [EXIT] key before performing step 2, you can cancel the process. ZOOM B9.1ut...
Therefore a total of up to force on it will damage the pedal. Be sure to eight parameters (4 vertical and 4 horizontal) operate the pedal only within its designated range. can be changed simultaneously. ZOOM B9.1ut...
Parameter knob 2 Minimum value direction control targets PV1 to PV4 are the same. ■ When parameter knob 3 is operated [TYPE] knob Parameter knob 3 Maximum value Turn parameter knob 1 to select the parameter that is to be ZOOM B9.1ut...
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NOTE direction in the same way. Pedal settings will be lost when you select a new patch. Be sure to store the patch if you want to keep the changes ( p. 27). → ZOOM B9.1ut...
(2) Perform step 6 of "Assigning control targets to the expression pedal" to set all control targets to "Enable". The display indication changes as follows. When the setting is completed, press the [EXIT] key to return to the previous mode. ZOOM B9.1ut...
The external expression pedal always operates as volume pedal. It can also be used as a controller for sending MIDI messages ( p. 46). → Push the stopper of the expression pedal down, turn the pedal fully to ZOOM B9.1ut...
• If you loosen the pedal too much, the internal screw may come off, and you will no longer be able to tighten the pedal. Perform this operation with care. • If the screw should have come off inside the unit, contact your dealer or an authorized Zoom service station.
Time parameter for the DELAY the display changes as follows. module. HINT • While BPM TAP specifi es the tempo for an individual patch, Delay TAP uses the foot switch operation interval to directly set the ZOOM B9.1ut...
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Be sure to store hold condition, and the bass sound stops. the patch if you want to keep the changes ( → 27). [Hold Delay] Original sound Delay sound Hold Function foot switch pressed Switch pressed again ZOOM B9.1ut...
• Foot switch 1 [TOTAL/FUNCTION] module. When you press the [TOTAL/FUNCTION] C OM P m o du le (C M P) o r WA H / E F X1 effect module key, the display changes as module (WAH) follows. ZOOM B9.1ut...
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The following note settings for parameters the function foot switches 1 – 3, you can specify which suppor t tempo synchronization are the tempo with your foot during a performance available. and have the parameter change accordingly. √ Thirty-second note ƒ Sixteenth note ZOOM B9.1ut...
EXT LOOP GAIN switch setting is appropriate. HINT Use parameter knob 2 to adjust Effect loop settings can be made individually the level of the signal sent from for each patch. the external effect to the B9.1ut (return level). ZOOM B9.1ut...
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0 and the signal level should be adjusted with the return level parameter. When the effect loop settings have been made, press the [EXIT] key. The unit returns to manual mode or play mode. ZOOM B9.1ut...
MIDI enabled device. Parameter knob 1 ● Exchange patch data between two B9.1ut units via MIDI The patch data of the B9.1ut can be output as MIDI messages (system exclusive), for copying to another B9.1ut. ZOOM B9.1ut...
(+ bank select) messages is By pressing the [EXIT] key, you can abort the described below. changes and return to the previous mode without saving. In manual mode or play mode, press the [SYSTEM] key. ZOOM B9.1ut...
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"Store...?" appears on the display, to allow you By pressing the [EXIT] key, you can abort the to store the changes. If no setting was changed, changes and return to play mode without saving. the unit returns to the previous mode. ZOOM B9.1ut...
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The next time the B9.1ut receives a map) parameter. program change, the most recent bank select Using this display, you can assign any patch of instruction will be used. the B9.1ut to a program change number from 0 – 127. ZOOM B9.1ut...
[EXIT] key to cancel the SYSTEM menu. I f a set t i ng was cha nge d, t he i nd icat ion "Store...?" appears on the display, to allow you to store the changes. ZOOM B9.1ut...
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The setting is accepted, and the unit returns to Turn parameter knob 1 to specify a manual mode or play mode. By pressing the control change number. [EXIT] key, you can abort the changes and return to play mode without saving. Parameter knob 1 ZOOM B9.1ut...
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B9.1ut and the other MIDI device of 0 – 127. For the built-in expression pedal, as follows. two control change messages can be sent simultaneously, for vertical direction and horizontal direction movement. ZOOM B9.1ut...
64 and 127, the module is switched on. switch is released. ● When control change for bypass/mute ● HD on/off is received Note on is sent when the foot switch is If control change value is between 0 and 63, ZOOM B9.1ut...
Perform the following steps with care, to avoid [TYPE] knob accidentally overwriting important data. Press the [STORE/SWAP] key. Connect the MIDI OUT connector on the source B9.1ut to the MIDI The sending of patch data begins. IN connector on the target B9.1ut ZOOM B9.1ut...
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B9.1ut return to the SYSTEM menu and the target B9.1ut returns to the previous mode. HINT The web site of ZOOM Corporation (http://www.zoom.co.jp) has editor/librarian software available for download. Using this software, you can store patch data of the B9.1ut on a computer.
(minimum) – 80 (maximum) is evident from the graph below. Control target parameter name MAX=100 Parameter value min=0 Module name Effect type name Time Turn parameter knob 1 to select MAX=80 Parameter value the control target parameter. min=20 Time Parameter knob 1 ZOOM B9.1ut...
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NOTE (Down Saw) Any changes in ARRM settings will be lost when Falling fin you select a new patch. Be sure to store the (Down Curve) patch if you want to keep the changes ( p. 27). → ZOOM B9.1ut...
3 once more, or until follows. 5.4 seconds have elapsed. After recording is fi nished, loop playback starts. • Mn Specify the duration by pushing the function foot switch twice in the desired interval (max. ZOOM B9.1ut...
When you press function foot switch 3 once more, recording stops and the unit returns to In manual mode or play mode, loop playback only. press the [PRE-AMP] key. T he B9.1ut switches to edit mode. I f the ZOOM B9.1ut...
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Function foot switch 2 serves to turn the PRE- Foot switch sound arrangement with different scales (for C3 keynote) Turns PRE-AMP module off Scale = M (Major) Turns PRE-AMP module off Scale = m (Minor) Turns PRE-AMP module off Scale = C (Chromatic) ZOOM B9.1ut...
32 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz When the pedal synth function was enabled, the indication in manual mode and play mode HINT changes as follows. With each of the operating systems listed above, the B9.1ut will function as an audio interface ZOOM B9.1ut...
You can specify the reference pitch of the built- time, you can also connect the OUTPUT jack to in tuner that will be established at power-on. a bass amplifi er for monitoring. In manual mode or play mode, press the [SYSTEM] key. ZOOM B9.1ut...
"PRE" setting is selected. Editor/librarian software for the B9.1ut When the BALANCED OUT connectors are ZOOM CORPORATION makes an editor/ used to connect the B9.1ut to a PA mixer or librarian software application for the B9.1ut similar, ground loops (electrical signal loop available for download on its web site.
If you press the [EXIT] key, the change will be In manual mode or play mode, discarded and the unit returns to the previous press the [SYSTEM] key. mode. Turn parameter knob 1 to select one of the following settings. ZOOM B9.1ut...
( SynTlk, V-Syn, MonoSyn, 4VoiceSyn, → PedalSyn) has been selected for the PRE-AMP p. 27). module, the Chain parameter cannot be used. With a synthesizer effect type, the synth sound is processed by the effects after the PRE-AMP ZOOM B9.1ut...
DELAY module (TAP, HOLD, MUTE) or the PRE-AMP module (SYNTH). To use these functions, the respective function must be assigned to the function foot switch 1 – 3 (→ p. 36) and the respective effect type must be enabled. ZOOM B9.1ut...
PARM4 Position Befr, Aftr Sense -10 – 10 Peak 0 – 10 DryMix 0 – 100 See "A-Resonance (Auto Adjusts the original sound mixing Adjusts the effect sensitivity. Adjusts the Q value of the fi lter. Resonance)". ratio. ZOOM B9.1ut...
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Befr, Aftr 1 – 50 0 – 10 2 – 100 Time Curve Level See "A-Resonance (Auto Adjusts the rising volume change Adjusts the signal level after Adjusts the rise time. curve. passing the module. Resonance)" (→ p. 65). ZOOM B9.1ut...
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PHA Rate TRM Rate X-Fade Adjusts the modulation rate of the Adjusts the modulation rate of the Adjusts the balance between phaser Adjusts the signal level after phaser effect. tremolo effect. sound and tremolo sound. passing the module. ZOOM B9.1ut...
ZNR (Zoom Noise Reduction) module This module serves for reducing noise during playing pauses. ZNR (Zoom Noise Reduction) ZOOM original noise reduction which reduces noise in playing pauses without affecting the overall tone. PARM1 Threshold 1 – 16 Adjusts the ZNR sensitivity. For maximum noise reduction, set the value as high as possible without causing the sound to decay unnaturally.
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Available settings are "Pre" (before Adjusts the tonal quality of the sound. effect sound. MOD/EFX2 module) or "Post" (after DELAY module). StdSyn (Standard Synthesizer) ZOOM original bass synthesizer sound. GAIN LEVEL Sense 0 – 100 1 – 100 Level Adjusts the signal level after passing the Adjusts the sensitivity for trigger detection.
This is a 6-band equalizer. In edit mode, the module is adjusted using the [SUB-BASS], [BASS], [LO-MID], [HI-MID], [TREBLE], and [PRESENCE] knobs of the pre-amp section. Sub-Bass Adjusts the very low frequency range. Bass Adjusts the low frequency range. Lo-Mid Adjusts the low midrange frequency range. Hi-Mid Adjusts the high midrange frequency range. ZOOM B9.1ut...
Lo-Cut Off – 800 0 – 100 Rate Specifi es the low-range cutoff point Adjusts the level of the effect sound Adjusts the modulation depth. Adjusts the modulation rate. for the effect sound. mixed to the original sound. ZOOM B9.1ut...
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0 – 100 0 – 50 Tone 0 – 10 0 – 100 Depth Rate Balance Adjusts the tonal quality of the Adjusts the balance between Adjusts the modulation depth. Adjusts the modulation rate. sound. original sound and effect sound. ZOOM B9.1ut...
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Type of scale Interval Setting Type of scale Interval Setting Type of scale Interval Sixth down Third up Third down Minor scale Fifth down Fourth up Third up Major scale Major scale Fourth down Fifth up Third down Sixth up ZOOM B9.1ut...
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PARM3 Sense -10 – 10 Resonance 0 – 10 DryMix 0 – 100 Adjusts the effect sensitivity. Adjusts the intensity of the effect Adjusts the original sound mixing Negative values result in downward character. ratio. fi lter action. ZOOM B9.1ut...
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PdlPosi H Selects the pitch change type Adjusts the pitch shift amount Adjusts the pitch shift amount caused by the pedal (see Table 5 on Adjusts the tone. (vertical direction of pedal). (horizontal direction of pedal). the next page). ZOOM B9.1ut...
0 – 100 HiDamp 0 – 10 0 – 100 FeedBack Balance Adjusts the treble attenuation of the Adjusts the balance between Sets the delay time. Adjusts the amount of feedback. delay sound. original sound and effect sound. ZOOM B9.1ut...
Adjusts the tonal quality of the Adjusts the level of the effect sound Sets the duration of the reverb. effect is a gate reverb. In the sound. mixed to the original sound. positive range, the envelope is an attenuating envelope. ZOOM B9.1ut...
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L50 – L2, 0, Time 1 – 3000ms Rate 1 – 50 Width 0 – 100 R2 – R50 Adjusts the mixing level of the Sets the delay time. Adjusts the modulation rate. Adjusts the sound shift range. delay sound. ZOOM B9.1ut...
Selects the module to be turned on/ Selects the module to be turned on/ Selects the module to be turned on/ off by foot switch 1. off by foot switch 2. off by foot switch 3. off by foot switch 4. ZOOM B9.1ut...
■ Noise is noticeable • Check whether parameter 4 (module on/off) • Make sure that only a ZOOM AC adapter is of the expression pedal vertical direction used. setting (PV1 – PV4) is set to "Enable".
12 V DC, 3 A (from supplied AC adapter AD-13) Dimensions 235 (D) x 515 (W) x 81 (H) mm Weight 4.5 kg * 0 dBm = 0.775 Vrms * Design and specifications subject to change without notice. ZOOM B9.1ut...
| 1. Control # 1-5,7-31,64-95 is assignable. +---------------------+--------------------+--------------------+---------------------+ Mode 1 : OMNI ON, POLY Mode 2 : OMNI ON, MONO o : Yes Mode 3 : OMNI OFF, POLY Mode 4 : OMNI OFF, MONO x : No ZOOM B9.1ut...
B9.1ut Specifi cations B9.1ut patch/bank number + program number assignment table PATCH NO. GROUP BANK Bank No. Bank No. Bank No. Bank No. Program Program Program Program ZOOM B9.1ut...
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ZOOM CORPORATION ITOHPIA Iwamotocho 2chome Bldg. 2F, 2-11-2, Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0032, Japan Web Site: http://www.zoom.co.jp B9.1ut - 5000-1...
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CMP : Limiter AMP : Hartke MOD : CombFilter DLY : SOS Volume METAL Heavy metal patch with a strident sound that emphasizes the pick attack. Pressing foot switch (MOD:CombFilter:Frequency) 3 in manual mode turns on the "CombFilter" for an even stronger metallic tone. Move the expression pedal horizontally to vary the emphasized frequency.
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Pedal WH Rock patch with wild distortion. Pushing down the expression pedal turns "PedalVox" on, marks of their respective owners and do not indicate any affi liation with ZOOM CORPORATION. All product guitar and amp that you are using. MOD:X-Step:X-Fade letting you emphasize a bass solo.
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To start Cubase LE 4, double-click the Cubase LE 4 shortcut icon that System". was created on the desktop. After startup, select "ZOOM ASIO To start Cubase LE 4, double-click on the Cubase LE 4 icon that was Driver" as the ASIO driver in the right section of the Device Setup window.
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MacOS X Cubase LE 4 installation Connections and preparation Use Cubase LE 4 to record Windows Vista / XP Continued from front From the "Devices" menu of Cubase LE 4, select "VST HINT Check the recorded content. Connections" and select the device containing the When the monitoring button is enabled, the level meter next to the string "Zm In (Out)"...