Installing batteries AA batteries Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries When using batteries, follow the precautions below to prevent leakage. Do not use batteries if their covers are coming off or their exteriors are damaged. Do not mix batteries of different types or made by different manufacturers.
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The specified AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16) or a commercially-available USB portable battery can be used. AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16) Portable USB battery Connecting equipment and turning the power on When using batteries, connecting a cable to the L/MONO output jack will turn on the power.
Setting the looper Make looper settings on the Home Screen. Make adjustments. TIME The length of recorded phrases can be set. The BPM (tempo) can be set on the (FREE / ♩ × 1–64) RHYTHM Screen. START This sets how loop (QUICK/FADE) playback starts.
Using rhythms RHYTHM Screen Adjust the rhythm pattern, tempo and volume. Start rhythm playback. Press this again to stop. The Home Screen will reopen. → Functions available in the Rhythm settings are also on the MENU Screen. ( menu)
Using the looper Recording and playback ■ Recording the first phrase ■ Stopping recording Loop playback will start from the beginning of the phrase. The setting can be changed so that pressing the enables immediate overdubbing or stops recording without → Functions available in the starting new playback.
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■ Overdubbing (repeat recording) When the end of the phrase is reached, over- dubbing will continue from the beginning. ■ Stopping overdubbing Loop playback will continue. Pressing will resume overdubbing.
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Stopping recording/playback To start playback when stopped...
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Undoing the last recording This is possible during playback and when stopped. Undone recordings can also be restored (REDO). UNDO and REDO functions can be used on changes in a memory until another memory is opened.
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Clearing recorded phrases Press and hold. Cleared phrases are erased from the pedal, so this cannot be undone.
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Using loop effects (LOOP FX) Loop effects can be used during loop playback. These include reverse, half-speed and double-speed playback, as well as repeat playback of a short interval. Using a loop effect during playback This starts playback. This turns on the effect. Press this again to turn off the effect.
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This stops playback. Setting the loop effect Select. LOOP FX Screen...
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REVERSE The loop will be played backward. REVERSE UNLATCH The loop will be played backward only while is being pressed. HALF SPEED The loop will be played at half speed. HALF SPEED UNLATCH The loop will be played at half speed only while is being pressed.
Using memories The MS-90LP+ manages recorded phrases in memories. Looper and rhythm settings along with the selected LOOP FX are saved together in memories. MEMORY Screen Select. When is shown for a memory, it already has a phrase saved in it. The phrase can be auditioned by pressing Memory 002 can be selected and a new recording started.
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Functions available in the menu MENU Screen ■ Memory management Copy the memory. (This only appears Set the automatic saving function to “OFF”, when the automatic saving function is set “SETTING ONLY” or “SETTING & PHRASE”. to “SETTING & PHRASE”.) Save the memory.
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Set the channel used to receive MIDI. Set the channel used to send MIDI. Turn on/off the MIDI program change Turn on/off the MIDI clock output function. output function. Set which connectors thru output MIDI data when it is received through the MIDI Set the type of batteries.
Functions of parts ■ Top ① Output jacks Connect an amp or another effect here. Use MONO for mono connections. ② Display This shows the looper status, parameter settings and other information. ③ Input jacks Connect a guitar, another instrument or an effect here.
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■ Bottom ■ Back ① Battery cover ① DC 9V AC adapter connector Open this when installing or removing Connect a dedicated AC adapter (ZOOM AA batteries. AD-16) here. ② MIDI jacks Use 3.5mm TRS cables to connect MIDI devices.
Other functions ■ Transferring files to and from a computer, smartphone or tablet By connecting the MS-90LP+ to a computer, smartphone or tablet, memories can be backed up, and loop sound sources can be imported, for example. Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter iPhone/iPad (Lightning connector)
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■ Setting the output routing (ROUTING) Output routing can be selected according to use. Guitar Guitar amps The instrument, looper and rhythm sounds will be output in stereo. The rhythm sound will be output independently from the R jack. The instrument and looper sounds will be output from the L (MONO) jack in mono.
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■ MIDI functions A computer or a MIDI device that is connected to the MS-90LP+ can be used to switch mem- ories and synchronize the tempo. See the Operation Manual for details. MIDI device USB (Type-C) Use a USB cable that Lightning to USB 3 supports data transfer.
→ Confirm that nothing is wrong with the instrument → If using batteries, connect a cable to the L/MONO cable. → Use a genuine AC adapter (ZOOM AD-16). output jack. → If the indicator blinks and it will not start, update Batteries lose their charge quickly the firmware.
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