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Page 1 Operation Manual You must read the Usage and Safety Precautions before use. ©2021 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
Notes about this Operation Manual You might need this manual in the future. Always keep it in a place where you can access it easily. The contents of this document and the speciﬁcations of the product could be changed without notice. •...
Page 3: Terms Used In This Manual
Terms used in this manual Patch memory Patch memories store eﬀects and amps used, eﬀect on/oﬀ states and parameter setting values, allowing easy recall. Eﬀects are saved and recalled in units of patch memories. 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
Contents Notes about this Operation Manual........................2 Terms used in this manual............................3 B6 structure..................................7 Signal ﬂow..................................7 INPUT SELECT function............................... 9 DI section function..............................9 BYPASS function.................................10 Memory overview (patch memories/banks)......................10 Play mode overview..............................11 Touchscreen operation overview........................... 12 Screens that appear on the touchscreen......................12 Using the Menu Screen............................
Page 5 Adding eﬀects................................66 Deleting eﬀects................................68 Making all settings on one screen..........................69 Setting the patch memory level..........................72 Changing patch memory names..........................73 Adjusting the master tempo........................... 75 Managing patch memories............................76 Saving patch memories............................76 Changing the order of patch memories........................79 Deleting patch memories............................80 Creating patch memories............................81 Managing banks................................
Page 6 Managing SD cards..............................121 Checking SD card information..........................121 Formatting SD cards............................... 122 Using as a card reader............................124 Troubleshooting...............................126 The unit will not power on............................ 126 There is no sound or output is very quiet......................126 There is a lot of noise............................126 An eﬀect cannot be selected..........................
Page 7: B6 Structure
B6 structure Signal flow INPUT SEND IN/OUT Patch memory Looper Send/ Return Speaker Patch cabinet level Effect Effect modeling EFX BYPASS ALL BYPASS OUTPUT Looper OUTPUT Rhythm Master POST PHASE volume INVERT USB OUTPUT USB REC Tuner DATA DATA XLR OUT...
Page 8 ❸ Patch level (→Setting the patch memory This adjusts the patch memory level. level) ❹ DI modeling (→Selecting The type of DI (direct injection) modeled can be selected from tube and solid-state options. the input (DI TYPE)) ❺ OUTPUT VOL The volume of each channel can be adjusted.
Page 9: Input Select Function
PA systems, for example. They suppress noise when used during live performance and recording. Each DI also has its own characteristics that aﬀect the sound. The B6 includes models of 4 typical DIs that can be selected according to playing style and preference.
Page 10: Bypass Function
BYPASS function The eﬀects section of the B6 can be bypassed. Moreover, the DI section can also be included when bypassing. A dedicated switch allows bypassing with a single press. (→Using the bypass function) Memory overview (patch memories/banks) Patch memories These store the eﬀects used, their order, on/oﬀ...
Page 11: Play Mode Overview
Play mode overview The B6 has four play modes that can be selected with one press using the PLAY MODE selection section( → Functions of parts ） Use each mode as needed while playing. PLAY MODE Explanation The looper appears on the touchscreen and can be operated using the footswitches.
Page 12: Touchscreen Operation Overview
Touchscreen operation overview B6 operations and settings can be made using the touchscreen. This section explains operations using the touchscreen. Screens that appear on the touchscreen PLAY MODE Screens These appear when the power is turned on and a play mode is selected in the PLAY MODE selection section ( →...
Page 13 Menu Screen All B6 functions are arranged as icons on the Menu Screen, so each one can easily be accessed by touch. Opening the Menu Screen When a PLAY MODE Screen is open Swipe down from the toolbar. ...
Page 14: Using The Menu Screen
Using the Menu Screen ❶ Current bank ❷ Current patch memory ❸ The Menu Screen has four pages. This shows which page is currently open. Touch an icon to select a function to set or adjust. Show the previous/next page. ❶...
Page 15 Swipe up from the bar at the bottom of the Menu Screen to return to the PLAY MODE Screen. HINT • Even when the Menu Screen is open, the selected play mode is active and can be operated using footswitches. •...
Page 16: Using Various Function Screens
Using various function screens Touch and drag screens to use them. Touch an item to select it. Drag an item to move or adjust it (slide ﬁnger left, right, up or down). Returning to a previous screen When appears at the top left of the touchscreen, touch it to return to the previous screen.
Page 17: Functions Of Parts
Parameter knobs Use these to adjust eﬀect parameters and make various settings. ❸ Touchscreen Use the touchscreen to select and set patch memories and banks, as well as to make B6 settings, for example. For details about operation, see Touchscreen operation overview.
Page 18: Back
❼ Footswitches and function indicators Use these to select patch memories and banks, turn eﬀects on and oﬀ, and operate the looper. The functions that can be controlled by the footswitches light. ❽ BYPASS switch Use this to turn bypass on/oﬀ and select the bypass type. (The selected setting lights.) Back ❶...
Page 19 Connect an expression pedal (ZOOM FP02M) here, and use it to adjust a pedal eﬀect. ❿ REMOTE jack Connect a ZOOM BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter here. This enables wireless control of the B6 from an iPhone/iPad using the iOS/iPadOS Handy Guitar Lab for B6 app. ⓫ USB (Micro-B) port Connecting a computer makes the following possible.
Page 20: Menu Screen
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 patch memories. (→ Adjusting eﬀects) Changing the order of eﬀects) Add eﬀects in patch Delete eﬀects in patch memories.
Page 21 Icon Explanation Icon Explanation Adjust the touchscreen Make speciﬁc tuner settings. (→ brightness and turn ECO Changing tuner settings) mode on/oﬀ. (→ Adjusting the brightness of the touchscreen Setting the 、 mode) Use the tuner. (→ Using the Set the tone and other tuner) characteristics of the output sounds for each input...
Page 22: Making Connections
Making connections ZOOM AD16 USB (Micro-B) ZOOM FP02M ❶ Bass Connect to the INPUT １ or INPUT 2 jack. Set the impedance selection switch to suit the connected bass. • Use with ordinary electric basses • Use with acoustic basses that have piezo pickups...
Page 23 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 B6 can be controlled remotely using the Handy Guitar Lab for B6 iOS/iPadOS app. Handy Guitar Lab for B6 can be downloaded from the App Store.
Page 24: Inserting Sd Cards
Inserting SD cards Inserting an SD card in the B6 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 25: Turning The Power On/Off
NOTE To prevent noise and malfunction, connect powered monitors and bass amps before turning the power on. to ON. (→Play mode overview This turns the B6 power on and opens the PLAY MODE Screen ) on the touchscreen. HINT When the power is turned on, the PLAY MODE active when the power was last turned oﬀ will be reactivated.
Page 26: Turning The Power Off
Turning the power off Minimize the volume of the amp or monitor speakers. to OFF. The touchscreen display will turn oﬀ.
Page 27: Selecting The Input (Input Select)
Selecting the input (INPUT SELECT) Two basses, for example, an electric bass guitar and an acoustic bass, can be connected to the B6 and switched for use one at a time. Connect basses to the INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 jacks, and set the impedance selection switches to suit the connected basses.
Page 28: Selecting The Input (Di Type)
Selecting the input (DI TYPE) The DI section of the B6 has four selectable types that reproduce the characteristics of vacuum tube and solid-state DIs. The DI section aﬀects the output of both the BALANCED OUTPUT and AMP/LINE [PHONES] jacks.
Page 29: Using The Bypass Function
This bypasses the eﬀects and DI sections. Unlit This bypasses nothing. HINT • Adjusting the EQ and volume of a bass amp, for example, is easier if the B6 eﬀects are bypassed. • The bypass function will be oﬀ when the power is turned on.
Page 30: Adjusting The Master Level
Adjusting the master level The volume output from the B6 can be adjusted. NOTE • The setting range is － ∞ – ＋ 6 dB. • The setting is 0 dB when the knob is centered.
Page 31: Adjusting Output Eq And Volume
Adjusting output EQ and volume The volume and EQ of sound output from the B6 can be adjusted for each channel. These settings aﬀect the AMP/LINE [PHONES] jack output. The VOL setting also aﬀects the BALANCED OUTPUT jack output. Press to select a channel for output EQ and volume adjustment.
Page 32 • During live performances, the outputs of bass amps and monitor speakers can interfere with each other, making the sound on stage seem weaker. Inverting the phase of the B6 output could prevent this phenomenon. Touch this to turn it on, inverting the phase.
Page 33: Turning Effects On And Off While Playing
Press repeatedly to select This activates the B6 EFFECT BOARD mode in which all the eﬀects and the amp used in the patch memory can be seen at a glance. ❶...
Page 34 Touch an eﬀect to enable turning it on/oﬀ with a footswitch. The touched eﬀect is assigned to a footswitch. Touch it again to remove the assignment. ❶ When eﬀects are assigned, the color at the base of the footswitch changes color according to the category.
Page 35 HINT The following operations are also possible on the touchscreen. ❶ Open the EDIT EFFECTS Screen. (→ Adjusting eﬀects) ❷ Select the previous patch memory. ❸ Select next patch memory.
Page 36: Switching Banks And Patch Memories While Playing
Bank and patch memory names can be shown with large characters and selected on the touchscreen. Press repeatedly to select This activates the B6 BANK/PATCH mode, and the name of the selected bank and patch memory are shown in large letters for easy conﬁrmation. ❶...
Page 37 Swipe up or down on the touchscreen to select patch memories. Select the next patch memory. Select the previous patch memory. The footswitches can also be used to select banks and patch memories. ❶ Select the previous/next bank. ❷ Select the previous/next patch memory. HINT •...
Page 38: Using The Preselect Function
Using the PRESELECT function The PRESELECT function can be used in BANK/PATCH mode. When the PRESELECT function is ON, switching banks and patch memories will not occur until pressed to conﬁrm the patch memory change. This makes it possible to switch directly to a patch memory that is not near the current one during live performance.
Page 39 Selecting patch memories when the PRESELECT function is on In BANK/PATCH mode, use the footswitches to select the bank and patch memory. ❶ Select the previous/next bank. ❷ Select the previous/next patch memory. The current selected patch memory and the next selected patch memory will be shown. ❶...
Page 40: 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 press. Press repeatedly to select This activates the B6 MEMORY mode in which the name of the selected bank and the four patch memories can be checked. ❶ Current bank ❷...
Page 41 ❶ Select previous bank. ❷ Select next bank. 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.
Page 42 HINT • Patch memories can be dragged to reorder them. • Touch the patch memory name to open a screen where the patch memory can be edited, allowing eﬀects (→Making all settings on one to be added, changed, deleted and adjusted, for example. screen)
Page 43: Using The Looper While Playing
Using the looper while playing Played phrases can be recorded to create stereo loops up to 45 seconds long. Press repeatedly to select This activates the B6 LOOPER mode, and opens the Looper Control Screen on the touchscreen. ❶ Looper status ❷...
Page 44 ■ Notes about the looper tempo • The looper tempo is also used by eﬀects and rhythms. • The tempo can be set as explained inAdjusting the master tempoandAdjust the tempo.. • Changing the tempo will delete recorded loops in the following cases. - If the loop recording time is set to ♩×1–64 (→Setting the recording time)
Page 45: Looper Operations
Looper operations Recording loops When no loop has been recorded (“READY” shown), press or touch Press when recording to cancel recording. Stopping recording and starting loop playback When recording, press or touch NOTE • If the maximum recording time is reached, recording will stop and loop playback will start. •...
Page 46 Stopping playback When playing, press or touch Starting loop playback of the recorded phrase When stopped, press or touch...
Page 47 Adding performances to recorded loops (overdubbing) When playing, press or touch • When the end of the loop is reached, loop playback will continue from the beginning, and overdubbing can be repeated. • When overdubbing, press to stop overdubbing, but continue loop playback. Erasing the last overdubbed phrase (UNDO function) Press or touch...
Page 48 Restoring an undone overdub (REDO function) Press or touch Clearing loops Press or touch This clears the recorded loop.
Page 49: Setting The Looper
Setting the looper Various looper settings can be made. Setting the recording time The length of the recorded loop can be set. or drag the TIME knob up or down on the Looper Control Screen (→ Turn Using the looper while playing) Setting Explanation...
Page 50 Adjusting the volume The looper volume can be adjusted. or drag the VOL knob up or down on the Looper Control Screen (→ Turn Using the looper while playing) HINT This can be set from 0 to 100.
Page 51 Setting to stereo or mono Loops can be recorded in stereo or mono. Touch LOOPER SETTINGS on the Looper Control Screen (→ Using the looper while playing) Touch the desired setting. ❶ Mono ❷ Stereo NOTE • The recording time for the looper is 2–45 seconds when stereo and 2–90 seconds when mono. •...
Page 52 Setting the STOP MODE How the looper behaves when stopped can be set. Touch LOOPER SETTINGS on the Looper Control Screen (→ Using the looper while playing) Touch the desired STOP MODE. ❶ The loop will stop immediately after a stop operation. ❷...
Page 53 Changing the looper position The looper position can be changed. Touch LOOPER SETTINGS on the Looper Control Screen (→ Using the looper while playing) Touch the desired looper position. ❶ This places the looper before eﬀects. ❷ This places the 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 54: Using Sd Cards
Using SD cards By loading an SD card in the B6, loop recording time can be increased and loops can be saved. Other audio ﬁles can also be loaded and used as loops. Creating loops and saving them to SD cards Insert the SD card (→...
Page 55 Create a loop. Using the looper while playingFollow the procedures in step 2 of [LINK] to create a loop. ❶ When loop recording starts, the name of the loop is shown. The loop that is being created will be saved with the name that is shown. NOTE •...
Page 56 To load your own audio ﬁles and use them as loops, copy them to the “B6_Looper” folder on the SD card in advance. (→ [LINK])B6 folder and ﬁle structure The “B6_Looper” folder is created at the top level of an SD card when it is formatted by the B6. (→ Formatting SD cards) Audio ﬁles in the following format can be loaded.
Page 57: Adjusting Effects
Adjusting effects Saving changes • When the AUTOSAVE function is on, changes to patch memories will be saved automatically. (The default setting is ON.) (→ Setting the AUTOSAVE function) • If the AUTOSAVE function is oﬀ, patch memories will not be saved automatically. 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.Touch...
Page 58 HINT Using , patch memory editing can be conducted on a single screen. (→ Making all settings on one screen 」)
Page 59: 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. ❶...
Page 60 Touch the desired category. Touch an amp or eﬀect to select it. Then, touch “OK”. The selected eﬀect or amp will replace the previous one. NOTE If an eﬀect in a patch memory has been deleted from Guitar Lab, the deleted eﬀect will appear with be disabled.
Page 61 Note about the number of effects in patch memories The B6 allows you to combine up to 6 eﬀects freely. However, you must select eﬀects that do not cause the processor to exceed 100%. The processing load can be checked on the category and eﬀect selection screens.
Page 62: Adjusting Effects
Adjusting effects The individual eﬀects used in patch memories can be adjusted. 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.
Page 63 HINT • Set Time, Rate and other eﬀect parameters to musical notes to sync them to the tempo. (→ Adjusting the master tempo) • See Guitar Lab for the explanations of each eﬀect. (→Replacing • To change eﬀects eﬀects) • To add eﬀects (→ Adding eﬀects) •...
Page 64 Using large effects Eﬀects that look bigger in EFFECT BOARD mode and on the EDIT EFFECTS Screen are called “large eﬀects” and use two eﬀect spaces. Large eﬀects have more parameters, so their EDIT EFFECT Screens have two pages. Touch at the bottom of the screen to change pages.
Page 65: Changing The Order Of Effects
Changing the order of effects Eﬀects in a patch memory can be reordered as desired. Select the patch memory with eﬀects that you want to reorder. Touch on the Menu Screen. Drag eﬀect icons to the move them to the desired positions.
Page 66: Adding Effects
Adding effects Desired eﬀects can be added to patch memories. NOTE Up to 6 eﬀects can be combined freely using the B6. (→ Note about the number of eﬀects in patch memories) Select a patch memory to which you want to add an eﬀect.
Page 67 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.
Page 68: Deleting Effects
Deleting effects Eﬀects that are not needed can be deleted from patch memories. Select a patch memory from which you want to delete an eﬀect. Touch on the Menu Screen. Touch on an eﬀect to delete it. The selected eﬀect will be deleted.
Page 69: Making All Settings On One Screen
Making all settings on one screen All patch memory editing 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 70 Changing the order of effects Drag eﬀect icons to move them to the desired positions. Adding effects Touch ADD EFFECTS. will appear. Follow the procedures inAdding eﬀectsto add an eﬀect. Deleting effects Touch DELETE EFFECTS. Touch on the eﬀect you want to remove it from the patch memory.
Page 71 Adjusting effects Touch the eﬀect that you want to adjust. The EDIT EFFECTS Screen will open. Follow the procedures inAdjusting eﬀectsto adjust the eﬀect. Changing patch memory names Touch Touch the keyboard and input the patch memory name. (→ Changing patch memory names Setting the patch memory level Touch PATCH SETTINGS.
Page 72: Setting The Patch Memory Level
Setting the patch memory level The level can be adjusted 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 The volume can be set from 0 to 120.
Page 73: Changing Patch Memory Names
Changing patch memory names Patch memory names can be changed. Select the patch memory with the name you want to change. Touch on the Menu Screen. Touch to open the keyboard. ❶ Patch memory name ❷ This can be touched to delete the name of the patch memory. Touch the keyboard and input the patch memory name.
Page 74 ❹ Cancel input This reopens the previous screen. ❺ Change character type ❻ Move cursor ❼ Delete character ❽ Conﬁrm patch memory name This reopens the previous screen. HINT The characters and symbols that can be used are as follows. ! # $ % &...
Page 75: 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. ❶ Current tempo Touch to open a keyboard that allows direct input of the tempo. ❷...
Page 76: Managing Patch Memories
Managing patch memories Saving patch memories The AUTOSAVE function is on by default. When it is oﬀ, changes, including adjustments to eﬀects and amps, as well as volume settings, will not be saved automatically. Save changes manually in this case. Patch memories can also be saved to other locations.
Page 77 Saving to a different location Swipe up or down to show the save destination. Save destinations are shown by bank. ❶ Patch memory to be saved Touch the save destination. The save destination appears highlighted. Touch SAVE.
Page 78 Touch SAVE again. It will be saved 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 the screen for saving patch memories.
Page 79: Changing The Order Of Patch Memories
Changing the order of patch memories The patch memory order can be changed. Touch on the Menu Screen. Drag the of a patch memory up or down to change its order.
Page 80: Deleting Patch Memories
Deleting patch memories Unnecessary patch memories can be deleted. Touch on the Menu Screen. Touch a patch memory to be deleted. deletion icon appears next to the touched patch memory. HINT • Patch memories are shown by bank. • Multiple patch memories can be selected for deletion. •...
Page 81: Creating Patch Memories
Creating patch memories New patch memories can be created. Touch on the Menu Screen. This opens a screen for creating patch memories. ❶ Select eﬀects ❷ Select a preamp The CREATE PATCH MEMORY Screen starts with two eﬀect categories and a preamp ready for selection.
Page 82 Touch an eﬀect or preamp icon to select it. Select a category. The category selection screen will not be shown when DYNMCS or PREAMP is selected. In this case, proceed to step 4. Touch an eﬀect or preamp to select it. Then, touch “OK”. The selected eﬀect or amp will be added.
Page 83 Repeat steps 2–4 to select other eﬀects and preamps. If the AUTOSAVE function (→ Setting the AUTOSAVE function) is on, created patch memories will be saved automatically. If the AUTOSAVE function is oﬀ, touch to open the screen for saving patch memories and follow the instructions inSaving patch memories Edit the patch memory as necessary.
Page 84: Managing Banks
Managing banks Changing the order of banks The bank order can be changed. Touch on the Menu Screen. Drag the of a bank up or down to change its order.
Page 85 HINT Touch to open a keyboard that enables bank name editing. ❶ Character input area A cursor shows the input position. ❷ Input characters ❸ Switch between uppercase and lowercase ❹ Cancel input This reopens the previous screen. ❺ Change character type ❻...
Page 86: Deleting Banks
Deleting banks Unnecessary banks can be deleted. Touch on the Menu Screen. Touch the ○ on a bank to delete it. deletion icon appears next to the touched bank. HINT • Multiple banks can be selected for deletion. • Touch a deletion icon to deselect that item. •...
Page 87 Touch DELETE. This deletes that bank and moves the following banks up. NOTE Deleting a bank also deletes the patches in it. Please check before deleting.
Page 88: 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, no empty banks are available. Delete an unnecessary bank. (→ Deleting banks) Touch Input the bank name.
Page 89 ❼ Delete character ❽ Conﬁrm bank name This reopens the previous screen. NOTE The characters and symbols that can be used are as follows. ! # $ % & ' () +, -. ; = @ [ ] ^ _ ` { } ~ (space) A–Z, a–z, 0–9 Touch a location where you want to assign a patch memory.
Page 90: Using A Connected Expression Pedal
Using a connected expression pedal An expression pedal (ZOOM FP02M) can be connected and used to adjust eﬀects in the PEDAL category. The expression pedal can be used to change the application of the eﬀect. Select a patch memory to be set up for an external pedal. Touch on the Menu Screen.
Page 91 Touch the added pedal eﬀect. This opens the EDIT EFFECTS Screen. Adjust the added pedal eﬀect. Adjusting eﬀectsFollow the procedures in [LINK] to adjust the eﬀect. Use the expression pedal. This changes the application of the eﬀect. The parameter with added to it on the EDIT EFFECTS Screen in step 3 can be adjusted.
Page 92: Using The Tuner
Using the tuner Activating the tuner Enable the tuner to use the B6 to tune a bass. 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.
Page 93: 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 94 Setting the tuner type Touch the desired tuner type. Setting Explanation CHROMATIC The pitch detuning is shown according to the nearest note (in semitones). BASS This is standard bass guitar tuning with support for 5/6-string basses. The nearest string number is shown according to the selected type, and the amount of detuning from its pitch is shown.
Page 95 Using flat tunings All strings can be tuned ﬂat from an ordinary tuning by 1 (♭× 1 ), 2 (♭× 2 ) or 3 (♭× 3 ) semitones. Touch the desired ﬂat tuning. NOTE Flat tuning cannot be used when the tuner type is CHROMATIC.
Page 96: 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 97: Making Rhythm Settings
Making rhythm settings 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 (→ Activating rhythms) Touch the desired rhythm pattern. Then, touch The selected rhythm pattern will be activated.
Page 98 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 (→ Activating rhythms). Touching this toggles it ON/OFF. Setting Explanation A precount is not played. A precount is played.
Page 99 Adjust the tempo. The tempo of the rhythm can be adjusted. (→Activating rhythms Turn on the PLAY with RHYTHM screen HINT • This can be set from 40 to 250. • The tempo set here will be shared by the eﬀects and the looper. •...
Page 100 Adjusting the volume The volume of the rhythm can be adjusted. on the PLAY with RHYTHM Screen (→ Turn Activating rhythms) or drag the VOL knob up and down. HINT This can be set from 0 to 100.
Page 101: 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 (→ Activating rhythms) ❶ Start playback ❷ 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 102: Rhythm Patterns
Rhythm patterns Pattern Name Time Sig. Pattern Name Time Sig. GUIDE NewWave 8Beats1 OneDrop 8Beats2 Steppers 8Beats3 Rockers 16Beats1 16Beats2 2nd Line 16Beats3 Country Rock1 Shuﬄe1 Rock2 Shuﬄe2 Rock3 Blues1 ROCKABLY Blues2 R'n'R Jazz1 HardRock Jazz2 HeavyMtl Fusion MtlCore Swing1 Punk Swing2 FastPunk...
Page 103 Pattern Name Time Sig. Pattern Name Time Sig. HipHop CtWaltz2 Disco 5/4 Grv Metro3 PopRock Metro4 IndiePop Metro5 EuroPop Metro...
Page 104: Using The Send And Return
The send/return is counted as one of the maximum number of the eﬀects in the patch memory. (→ Note about the number of eﬀects in patch memories) Connect an external eﬀect to the B6. ❶ Connect it to the output jack. ❷...
Page 105: Fxloop
Touch the send/return setting. Then, touch OK. Refer to the following options 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 106: Return
Return A signal will be returned from the external eﬀect to the position set on the USE SEND/RETURN Screen. NOTE • To delete a send/return, see [LINK].Deleting eﬀects • To change a send/return, see [LINK]. Replacing eﬀects HINT Sends/returns can also be added on the CHANGE AMP/EFFECTS Screen (→ Adding eﬀects)
Page 107: Using Impulse Responses (Ir)
Realistic bass sounds can be re-created without output from speaker cabinets. The B6 ships new with data for 36 impulse responses. You can also load and use your own impulse response data and impulse response data from third parties.
Page 108 Touch the impulse response you want to use to select it. Then, touch OK. The selected impulse response will be added.
Page 109: Loading Impulse Response (Ir) Data
Copy impulse response data to the “B6_IR” folder on the SD card. (→ B6 folder and ﬁle structure) The “B6_IR” folder is created at the top level of an SD card when it is formatted by the B6. (→ Formatting SD cards) Insert the SD card (→...
Page 110 Touch Input the impulse response name. ❶ Character input area A cursor shows the input position. ❷ Input characters ❸ Switch between uppercase and lowercase ❹ Cancel input This reopens the previous screen. ❺ Change character type ❻ Move cursor ❼...
Page 111 Touch OK. The selected impulse response will be assigned. Touch to change the name.
Page 112: Using Audio Interface Functions
The B6 can be used as a 2-in/2-out audio interface. From the B6, 2 channels of audio signals after eﬀect processing can be sent to a computer. From a computer, 2 audio signal channels can be input to a position after the eﬀect processing.
Page 113: Connecting To A Computer
Connecting to a computer Use a USB cable to connect the B6 with a Mac/Windows computer or an iOS/iPadOS device. USB (Micro-B) NOTE • Use a USB 2.0 Micro-B cable that supports data transfer. • B6 cannot operate on USB bus power.
Page 114: 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. Making 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. HINT The setting range is －...
Page 115 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 (B6 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...
Page 116: Connecting To Ios/Ipados Devices Wirelessly
Connecting to iOS/iPadOS devices wirelessly By connecting a ZOOM BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter, the B6 can be controlled wirelessly from an iPhone/iPad using the Handy Guitar Lab for B6 iOS/iPadOS app. NOTE • Before turning the B6 power on, connect a ZOOM BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter.
Page 117: 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 toggles it ON/OFF. Setting Explanation This turns on the AUTOSAVE function.
Page 118: 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. Setting the ECO mode This function can be used to turn the power oﬀ automatically if unused for 10 hours. ...
Page 119: Managing The Firmware
Managing the firmware Checking the firmware versions The ﬁrmware versions used by the B6 can be checked. Touch on the Menu Screen. Touch VERSION. This shows the ﬁrmware and preset versions. ❶ B6 ﬁrmware version ❷ DSP version ❸ Preset version ❹...
Page 120: Restoring Factory Default Settings
Menu Screen. Touch ALL INITIALIZE. Touch ALL INITIALIZE. Initialization will be executed, restoring default settings. Then, the B6 will start up normally. NOTE Initialization will overwrite all settings, including patch memories, to their factory defaults. Be certain before using this function.
Page 121: 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 amount of space open on the SD card.
Page 122: Formatting Sd Cards
Before using SD cards that have just been purchased or that have been formatted on a computer, they must be formatted by the B6. Be aware that all data previously saved on the SD card will be deleted when it is formatted.
Page 123 Touch OK.
Page 124: Using As A Card Reader
Using as a card reader The B6 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 B6.
Page 125 When the PC MODE Screen is open, other functions cannot be used and the footswitches and parameter knobs are disabled. B6 folder and file structure Folders and ﬁles are created on the B6 SD card in the following manner. Root XXXX.WAV B6_IR XXXX.WAV...
Page 126: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting The unit will not power on • Conﬁrm that the POWER switch is set to ON. • Check the connections. (→ Making connections) There is no sound or output is very quiet • Check the connections. (→ Making connections) (→Selecting the input (INPUT •...
Page 127: The Level Recorded In The Daw Is Low
Looper cannot record correctly when using an SD cord • SD cards can become worn out. Speed can decrease after repeated writing and erasing. • Formatting the card with the B6 might improve this. (→ Formatting SD cards) • 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.
Page 128: Specifications
Specifications Maximum number of 6 eﬀects simultaneous eﬀects User patch memories Sampling frequency 88.2 kHz A/D conversion 24-bit 128× oversampling D/A conversion 24-bit 128× oversampling Signal processing 32-bit Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.5 dB/−0.5 dB) (10kΩ load) Display 4.3"...
Page 129 Port: USB 2.0 Micro-B/Supported cable type: Micro-B Guitar Lab: USB1.1 Full Speed Audio interface: USB 2.0 High Speed, 44.1/88.2 kHz, 32-bit (16- bit when 88.2 kHz), 2-in/2-out Mass storage class: USB 2.0 High Speed Note: Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power operation is not supported.
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