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Multi-effects processor
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You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use.
The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.jp/docs/b6).
This page has files in PDF and HTML formats.
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Multi-Effects Processor
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  • Page 1 Quick Tour You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. The Operation Manual can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.jp/docs/b6). This page has files in PDF and HTML formats. The PDF file format is suitable for printing on paper and reading on a computer.

  • Page 2: Turning The Power On

    Turning the power on By default, ECO mode is set to ON, so the power will automatically turn off if no use occurs for 10 hours. ECO mode can also be turned OFF. Making connections Impedance switches Use with ordinary electric basses Use with acoustic basses that have piezo pickups...
  • Page 3 Headphones To prevent noise and malfunction, connect powered monitors and bass amps before turning the power on. Powered monitors Bass amp Tuning Press and hold to activate the tuner. Press again to deacti- vate the tuner. • Play the open string that you want to tune.
  • Page 4 Bypassing Adjusting the EQ and volume of a bass amp, for example, is easier if the B6 effects are bypassed. This bypasses the effects section. EFX BYPASS (Only the DI section is used.) ALL BYPASS This bypasses everything. Unlit This bypasses nothing.
  • Page 5 • Tap to select patch memories. • Tap a and then tap an effect icon to assign or unassign that effect to that footswitch. ■ Changing effect settings Open the menu and tap the icons to change various settings. Swipe up to close the menu. Swipe left and right to change menu pages.
  • Page 6 ■ Reordering effects ■ Deleting effects ■ Adding effects ■ Replacing effects 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 the previous screen reopens.
  • Page 7 BANK/PATCH Footswitches can be used to select patch memories with saved effect and amp model parameters and on/off settings. Banks are groups of 4 patch memories. Patch memories can also be selected by swiping the touch- screen up and down. These select banks.
  • Page 8 MEMORY The 4 patch memories in a bank can be shown by name and selected using the footswitches. to select banks. These select patch memories.
  • Page 9 LOOPER Played phrases can be recorded to create loops. Looper settings can be changed by turning the parameter knobs and sliding and tapping icons on the touchscreen. Using an SD card, loops can be recorded for longer times and saved. Loops on the SD card can also be recalled for playback and overdubbing.
  • Page 10 Playing along with a rhythm Swipe left and right to change menu pages. to return to the previ- ous screen. Pattern Tempo Volume...

  • Page 11: Solid State

    Selecting the DI TYPE The direct input section of the B6 has four selectable types that reproduce the characteris- tics of vacuum tube and solid-state DIs. The DI section affects the output of both the XLR (BALANCED) and AMP OUTPUT jacks.

  • Page 12: Functions Of Parts

    ① PLAY MODE selection section Use this to select the DI type (The selected type lights.) Use this to select the B6 play mode. (The ⑦ Footswitches and function indicators selected mode lights.) Use each mode as needed while playing.
  • Page 13 Ground connection can be • Impulse response data can be loaded enabled/disabled for the BAL- • The B6 can be used as a card reader ANCED OUTPUT jack. • The firmware can be updated • CONNECT (...

  • Page 14: Menu Icons

    Menu icons This is a list of the functions shown when Menu Screen icons are touched. Change the order of effects in patch Adjust effect parameters. memories. Remove effects from patch memo- Add effects to patch memories. ries. Change effects and amps in patch Create patch memories.
  • Page 15 Guitar Lab and USB interface functions The Guitar Lab (computer) and the Handy Guitar Lab for B6 (iOS/iPadOS) apps can be used to manage patch memories and to edit and add effects. The B6 can also be used as a com- puter audio interface.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    → Confirm that a shielded cable is not the cause. → Check the connections. → Use a genuine ZOOM AC adapter. There is no sound or output is very quiet → Check the connections. → Confirm that the selected input channel is correct.

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