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  • Page 1 Operation Manual © ZOOM Corporation Reproduction of this manual, in whole or in part, by any means, is prohibited.

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions Usage Precautions

    • Be sure to use only an AC adapter which supplies 9 V DC, 300 mA and is equipped with a "center minus" plug (Zoom AD-0006). The use of an adapter other than the specified type may damage the unit and pose a safety hazard.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • 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 B2 Contents...

  • Page 4: Features

    Thank you for selecting the ZOOM B2 (hereafter simply called the "B2"). The B2 is a multi effect processor with the following features and functions. ● Latest technology for outstanding performance 96 kHz / 24 bit sampling (with 32 bit internal processing) assures excellent sound quality. The B2 carves out a sonic outline in superb detail while preserving the original sound character of the bass guitar.

  • Page 5: Terms Used In This Manual

    (COMP/LIMIT), amp simulator/synth bass effects (DRIVE/SYNTH), and modulation/special effects (MOD/SFX), the B2 also provides a module for ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction). Various parameters such as effect intensity can be adjusted for each module individually, and modules can be switched on and off as desired.

  • Page 6: Controls And Functions / Connections

    It is also possible to use a Y cable for sending the output to two amplifiers, to produce a spacious stereo effect sound. [INPUT] jack Serves for connecting the bass guitar. Bass guitar Top Panel Rear Panel Headphones Bass guitar amplifier ZOOM B2...

  • Page 7: Parameter Knobs

    Shows patch numbers, setting values, and other information about operating the B2. AC adapter [DC IN] jack An AC adapter (ZOOM AD-0006) with a rated output of 9 volts DC, 300 mA (center minus plug) can be plugged into this jack. [POWER] switch Turns the unit on and off.

  • Page 8: Selecting A Patch

    Repeatedly pressing one foot switch cycles through patches in the order A0 – A9 ... d0 – d9 → 00 – 09 ... 30 – 39 → A0, or the reverse order. Bank name Patch number ZOOM B2...
  • Page 9 To select the banks A – d, 0 – 3 directly, use the BANK [-]/[+] keys. Pressing the BANK [-] key calls up the next lower bank, and pressing the BANK [+] key calls up the next higher bank. ZOOM B2 Adjust tone and volume To adjust the effect sound and volume levels in play mode, the Parameter knobs 1 –...

  • Page 10: Using The Tuner

    Play the string to tune Play the open string to tune, and adjust the pitch. The left side of the display shows the note which is closest to the current pitch. ZOOM B2...

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Reference Pitch Of The Tuner

    Tune other strings in the same way. ZOOM B2 Turn Parameter knob 1. The current reference pitch is shown. The adjustment range is 35 – 45 (center A = 435 to 445 Hz).

  • Page 12: Using The Rhythm Function

    To select the next higher or next lower rhythm pattern, press one of the BANK [-]/[+] keys. When the above steps are carried out, the current rhythm pattern number (01 – 40) is briefly shown on the display. ZOOM B2...

  • Page 13: Adjust The Tempo

    Stop the rhythm To stop the rhythm, press the RHYTHM [R/P] key. The B2 returns to the previous condition. ZOOM B2 Using the Rhythm Function Adjust the tempo The rhythm pattern tempo can be adjusted in the range of 40 –...

  • Page 14: Editing A Patch

    When you press one of the foot switches again, the indication returns to the previous condition. HINT The ZNR/MIX module cannot be turned off in this way. To disable ZNR, set the effect parameter value to "oF". ZOOM B2...

  • Page 15: Select The Effect Type

    Select the effect type To switch the effect type of the selected module, use the BANK [-]/[+] keys. ZOOM B2 NOTE When you return to play mode and select another patch, the changes you have made in edit mode will be lost unless you store the patch first.

  • Page 16: Storing/Copying Patches

    Select the store/copy target bank To select the store/copy target bank, use the BANK [-]/[+] keys. NOTE Only a bank of the user area (A – d) can be selected as store/copy target bank. ZOOM B2...
  • Page 17 To cancel the store process To cancel the store process, operate the Module selector before pressing the [STORE] key again ( ZOOM B2 Storing/Copying Patches Press the [STORE] key once more When the store/copy process is completed, the B2 returns to the previous mode, with the target patch being selected.

  • Page 18: Using An Optional Foot Switch Or Pedal

    (see illustration below). Pressing the foot switch once more cancels the hold condition, and the delay sound will decay normally. ● dM (delay input mute) Switches the delay module input muting between on and off. Hold Pressed again ZOOM B2...

  • Page 19: Using The Expression Pedal (Fp01/Fp02)

    (see page 30). ● Pedal is inactive. ● Volume ZOOM B2 Using an Optional Foot Switch or Pedal ● WU, Wd, WH, WL WAH/EFX module ● bU, bd, bH, bL ZNR/MIX module...

  • Page 20: Restoring Factory Defaults

    NOTE When you carry out All Initialize, any newly created patches that were stored in the user area will be deleted (overwritten). Perform this operation with care to prevent losing any patches that you want to keep. ZOOM B2...

  • Page 21: Linking Effects

    The names are used only to illustrate sonic characteristics and do not indicate any affiliation with ZOOM CORPORATION. • The mixing balance of the DRIVE/SYNTH module original sound and the effect sound/synth sound, as well as the signal level after passing the module can be adjusted with the ZNR/MIX module.

  • Page 22: Effect Types And Parameters

    100-ms steps (1.0 – 2.0). ) in the listing indicates an effect type for which hold can be turned 0 – 98, 1.0 0 – 98, 1.0 Adjusts the mixing ratio of original sound and effect sound. ZOOM B2...

  • Page 23: Comp/Limit

    This effect adds a 1-octave lower component to the original sound. OCT LVL 0 – 98, 1.0 Adjusts the mixing balance of the effect sound (1-octave lower sound). ZOOM B2 ATTACK 1 – 10 Adjusts the time between the sound attack point and the start of compression. Higher setting values result in faster compression action.
  • Page 24 Adjusts the balance between the original sound and the effect sound. COLOR 1 – 10 Adjusts the amount of harmonics. Higher setting values result in stronger sonic character. LEVEL 2 – 98, 1.0 Adjusts the signal level after passing the module. ZOOM B2...

  • Page 25: Drive/Synth

    * 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. AMPEG Simulation of the AMPEG SVT that is one of the most popular bass guitar amps in Rock.

  • Page 26: Znr/Mix

    To disable ZNR, set the effect parameter value to "oF". ZNR (ZOOM Noise Reduction) This is ZOOM's original noise reduction that suppresses noise in playing pauses without affecting the tonal quality of the sound. Also allows adjusting the mixing balance and level of the DRIVE/SYNTH module.

  • Page 27: Hi Eq

    Adjusts the modulation depth. FLANGER This effect produces a resonating and strongly undulating sound. DEPTH 0 – 98, 1.0 Adjusts the modulation depth. ZOOM B2 3kHz ±12 3 kHz, peaking type equalizer. FREQUENCY See Table 2 Selects a frequency within the range of 800 Hz –...
  • Page 28 Adjusts the level of the effect sound mixed to the original sound. 0 – 98, 1.0 Adjusts the level of the effect sound mixed to the original sound. BALANCE 0 – 98, 1.0 Adjusts the balance between original sound and effect sound. ZOOM B2...

  • Page 29: Delay

    The above three effect types have the same parameters. DECAY 1 – 30 Adjusts the duration of the reverb. ZOOM B2 C, Co, d...b Determines the tonic for the scale used for pitch shifting (see Table 5). Setting Type of scale...

  • Page 30: Control

    "UP" Maximum value Minimum value "DOWN" Maximum value Minimum value "HIGH" Maximum value Value set in patch "LOW" Value set in patch Minimum value MASTER LEVEL 0 – 98, 1.0 Adjusts the master level for all patches. Function ZOOM B2...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    While a rhythm pattern is playing, the reverb effect is not available. Stop the rhythm pattern first (→ p. 12). ● High level of noise Is ZOOM AC adapter being used? Be sure to use only adapter for 9 V DC, 300 mA with center minus plug (ZOOM AD-0006). ● Battery life is short Are manganese batteries being used? The use of alkaline batteries is recommended.

  • Page 32: B2 Preset Pattern

    HARD METAL_1 METAL_2 THRASH PUNK FUNK_1 FUNK_2 HIPHOP R'nR POP_1 POP_2 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 PatternName POP_3 DANCE_1 DANCE_2 DANCE_3 DANCE_4 3per4 6per8 5per4_1 5per4_2 LATIN BALLAD_1 BALLAD_2...
  • Page 33 These names as well as artist's names are used only to illustrate sonic characteristics and do not indicate any affiliation with ZOOM CORPORATION. Main effect AMPEG COMP & HARTKE...

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